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The Wayne County Democrat

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1913

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Mansfield Reform School Burglary Case Highlights Juvenile Delinquency

Indictments against two Fredericksburg youths led to guilty pleas and commitment to Mansfield Reformatory for an indefinite period. Judge Weygandt criticized the boys and warned bad influences will extend detention. One youth described prior trouble and a store burglary with a partner, amid mixed assurances from their attorneys.

Mansfield David d_Dunn Wat Telars Fredericksburg Weymost Dunny Fred¢ksburg Lancaster Charles Sterling Fredericks Naib Dimean Edward Wertz Yn Roes Weygandt Trederieksburg Reformatory van Nest Starn Ross

Woman's Home Missionary Session Opens in Presbytery Meeting

Delegates from four counties convened at Lee's Presbyterian Church for a forenoon session of the Foreign Missionary Societies within the Wayne Ashland and Richland area. Mrs Weir presided over a luncheon, with Mrs Niles of Gaisfield delivering the welcome. The crowd enjoyed a decorated pulpit, floral tables, and a literature booth as patriotic colors brightened the setting. An afternoon devotional attracted strong attendance and a lively program is planned for tonight.

Woman's Home L. Foreign Missionary Societies of Eavooster Lee ‘Presbyterian Church Wayne Ashland Mes Richland Weir Niles Asfield

Hood case stalls as Illinois requisition delays Chicago transfer

Telegrams and court actions trap Fred Hood in a tangled legal fight. Detective Garry waits for governor Cox's requisition papers before Chicago transfers, while Columbus and common pleas court delay and Mayor Van Over's jurisdiction is debated. Hood faces habeas corpus wrangles and possible release if the requisition falters.

Yennor Iriday Rge Garry Chicago Police Ce Cox Chicago John McSweeney Columbus Common Pleas Metripole Mayor's Court Common Pleas Court VanOver Hood Weygandt Fritz Illinois Ohio

Ice Cream Co Sold to Local Buyers

The Wooster Ice Cream company was sold Thursday to B K Maitland and son of this city. It had been owned by Dr J W Buchanan of the locality.

the Wooster Ice Cream Company B.K. Maitland

Will Teach in Summer School at Wooster University

Supt ER Bryant of Coshocton schools will oversee the science department at Wooster during the summer term. He will instruct in zoology nature study and botany. The term runs from June 24 to August 15.

Wooster University Bryant Coshocton

Mothers Day Observance By Modern Woodmen Of America

The Modern Woodmen of America plan a group attendance at Sunday morning services at the Baptist church to hear a Mother's Day address by Rev. J. J. Kett. Members will assemble at 9 30 at the hall and march to the church.

Woodmen of America Baptist Church J. J. Kett

Teasing incident ends with boy stabbed in Smithville

Taylor Gilbert, 16, of Smithville, suffered a back wound from Ephriam Horst after Gilbert persisted in tormenting him Wednesday night. Horst warned of harm and stabbed when ignored. Wound deemed not serious and no action expected. Horst, a known Smithville figure, acted after provoking sticks throwing by Gilbert.

Horst Ephriam Horst Smithville Taylor Gilbert Gilbert Hort Ilorst

Wayne County Christian Endeavor Convention Held in Congress

The Wayne County Christian Endeavor union held its annual convention in Congress on May 2 and 3 at the First Presbyterian Church. Sessions featured Devotional Hours, talks on initiative committees and efficiency, and a county banner presentation to Congress church with remarks on future state convention plans.

Wayne County Christian Endeavor Union Congress Frst Presbyterian Church Adam Hershey Ohio State C. Bunton T. Lawrence Clevland R. C. Townsend C. N. Shutt J R Weimer Adam Cully Daniel C. Funk Grace M. Boyce J W. Schneck de Ette Uiman Marrold J. Donnell Juuniorss of Lawrence Presbyterian Church of Congress Grice Reformed Church of Reedsburg C Chapin First Presbyterian Society of Carrie Ferguson J C Paull Revo T Lawrence Lima George C Horn Wooster

Given Post G A R Name Memorial and Committees

At a recent memorial committee meeting of Given Post G A R the following officers were elected Rev E E Young president Judge Frank Taggart vice president Major I C Gerlach chief commander. A motion carried to invite patriotic orders of the city and the public schools to join the grand army in the Memorial day parade on May 30.

E E Young Frank Taggart I C Gerlach Grand Army

Old Relic Melodian Displayed At South Market Store

A 75 year old melodian, carved from rosewood with a five octave keyboard, once owned by the Reed family of Wooster, is now exhibited at J W Bryant’s South Market street store. The piece reflects fine cabinet craftsmanship and remains in working order. The Reed family’s long Wooster association is noted along with the display.

J W Bryant South Market Street Reed Wooster Mr Bryant

Gettysburg 50th Anniversary Rally Draws Ohio Soldiers

Authorities push for Ohio and other states to send troops to Gettysburg July 1 through 4 for the 50th anniversary. A campaign seeks state funds to cover railroad travel for soldiers, but Wooster veterans intend to attend regardless of funding.

Ohio Gettysburg Wooster

Terrific storms lash Greece coast with shipwrecks and damage

Terrific storms sweep coastal Greece driving ships ashore and destroying structures. Three Greek bluejackets drown from the transport Yperokh, with soldiers missing and ten lifeboats sunk. Five Greek merchantmen at anchor in the Gulf of Piraeus collide and suffer damage as the warship Peneols is struck at the quay.

Wooster Daily Newa Athens Greece Gulf of Piraeus Piraeus Peneols Megara Gulf of Aegena

Girl’s Body Found in Pond Near Short Hills

Special to the Wooster Daily News reports Eth el Hoffman was found drowned in a pond on Stewart Hartshorne’s estate in Short Hills New Jersey. Authorities probe a possible murder or foul play as the fiancé Gustav Madwelez awaited with wedding rings set to be presented tonight.

The Wooster Daily News New York Ethel Hoffman Stewart Hartshorne Shorthills Gustav Madwelez Barrett Wade Sinion

Is He Getting Worst Of Deal In Creston Land Dispute

Leo Stuckey of Creston says he bought two lots from the Hays heirs for 280 dollars but the land is unimproved with two old sheds on one and nothing on the other. He claims tax records overstate value by more than 500 dollars and that a street was mislisted as a lot. He hurried to record his deed after disputing ownership at the Creston courthouse.

Leo Stuckey Creston Court House Hays Stuckey

Garden parties to continue at the White House lawn

Washington May 8 Mrs Wilson wife of the president intends to keep up the Dolly Madison tradition of garden parties on the south lawn of the White House. The first reception is this afternoon with her daughters assisting and cabinet ladies present. Further gatherings follow in one and two weeks.

Wooster Washington Wilson Dolly Madison Roosevelt Taft White House

Woman seeks sale of body for clothes at Cincinnati hospital

In Cincinnati on May 8 a plainly dressed woman named Eleanore Muchmore waited in the hospital receiving ward and told a clerk she wished to sell her body to obtain fine clothes. The clerk expressed shock, and she insisted she only wanted new clothing, hoping a doctor could deliver her after her natural death.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Hospital Eleanore Muchmore Miss Muchmore

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