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Newspaper
The Wayne County Democrat
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1913
Page
5
Fredericksburg notes show W C T U meeting Friday at 1 30 with Mrs Knox on temperance and missions led by Mrs Theodore Richards. Local visits include Miss Etta Loye with sister Mrs Ella Cranze Akron and many community socials, school events, and church fundraisers across area towns.
Witton R. Caleb born January 8 1846 in Bockson township Ashland county died April 4 1913 at his Cleveland home aged 67 years 2 months 27 days. Enlisted May 2 1864 in Wooster Ohio as Co C 169th O V I then joined Co E 5th O V I February 22 1865. Buried Munroe street Cemetery April 7. Survived by wife Anna D Bringer four sons Wilton Harry Charles E Albert E, three sisters and four grandchildren. Local visitors and townspeople attend the funeral and related social gatherings are noted. The G A R conducted burial services.
Seville high school defeated Sterling high school 16 to 5 Saturday. Wadsworth and Sterling city teams clashed Sunday with Wadsworth winning 12 to 4. Local notes include visits and moves by residents such as Mrs Mary Harrington and Mrs John Sample improving at home.
Arthur Evert and family of West Salem visited Daniel Weaver on Sunday. Mrs W E Hand and son of Reedsburg spent Sunday with Mrs Lucy. A note references Niraha and Mrs John Obernolizer with mentions of a fine boy and a year related remark.
Grace Paul visited Ruth Bower while Eva Rossenberry of Wadsworth visited her parents. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs John Oberholtzer. Rev and Mrs J C Paul attended Canal Fulton classes. Edward Faber and family spent Sunday with Frak Mellinger. Glenn Spotts visited his parents. Julia Martin returned from Ashland. Rev Mykland accompanied suitors to Congress for the little folks. Wm Martin's family visited Charles Batdorf. George H Kipp and Wallace Zeigler stayed with John Spotts. Delegates Florence Wile and Mellinger attended missionary society classes at Canal Fulton. Rev Paul’s family and several others attended the C E convention at Congress.
Miss Maude Welmer of Wooster stayed with her brother B P Welmer in Georgetown last week. Mr and Mrs C B Barth of Doylestown visited friends here. The Zuerchers from Sommenberg and Leah joined D L Frederick’s family for a Thursday gathering. Local families including Curie Winkler and Elizabeth spent time with Wooster friends. A daughter was born to John Brownson and wife on Friday. The Steiners from Orrville entertained the Yoder and Frederick households Sunday.
Garden Isle May 5 reports social visits and family events across Pleasant Home W. Ooster guests Sol Repp family Florence Moore and son visit from Florence Moore and son. Ray Stair and family move to Rowsburg for gas company work. Well No 4 on Hore-Warner farm struck gas at a million feet. Various residents visited relatives, travels, and minor accidents noted including a buggy upset near Lodi with injuries to Mrs White. Community roundups include assesor George Neisz rounds, Ernes t Muir visiting from Pennsylvania, and Miss Hunt visiting from Cleveland.
Arthur Carver visited Akron on Friday to see Mrs. Bessie Kenne and daughter. Miss telen Fliecher returned from Wooster after several months away. Families from Ashland West Salem and Overton joined relatives in weekend visits. The Christian Endeavor convention convened at the Presbyterian church Friday and Saturday with large attendance. Congress township Sunday school convention set for May 18 at the ME church.
Blachleyville May 5 report notes preaching services at the Christian Church Sunday morning and evening. H A Priest spent Sunday at Sigenville. Chas Hutchinson and family and Earl Kupp with wife and baby are mentioned in local notices.
May events and visits in Springville and nearby towns include Mrs. Paul Wood of Spencer visiting relatives at Milbrook and town social gatherings. Local families report illnesses, school term closures, visitors, and a late April crop sale amid a series of small incidents and community activities.
Fragmentary OCR notes from Jollytown dated May 5 reference Harvey Rhoads and Showalter in a brand new, unspecified event or celebration. Details are unreadable but indicate local social notes or announcements.
Burbank May 5 The workers conference at URR church last week drew 18 ministers including Rev Hough of Payton who was unable to attend Monday due to illness. Southard of Cleveland led the meeting and many church departments were discussed. Attendees enjoyed dinner and supper in Addleman’s hall hosted by the church ladies. The Forty wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Marthy was celebrated April 26 with nearly 100 guests and a dinner prepared by the ladies after their children organized the surprise. Relatives note deaths, visitors, and guests from nearby towns.
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