Three 1880s grain theft suits filed in Nebraska case
Three suits were filed in common pleas court against William Easterday of Nebraska by Kesler Merkle and Mary J Shearer administrator alleging Easterday and his brother operated a Big Prairie grain warehouse from July 25 1882 to January 26 1883 storing wheat worth 135 dollars that was not returned. Merkle seeks 160 dollars plus costs. Kesler seeks 135 or 13 as claimed. Shearer seeks 160 dollars plus costs and interest. Attorney L D Cornell represents plaintiffs.
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Common Pleas
William Easterday
Nebraska
Big Prairie
Easterday
George Mh
Kesler
Albert P. Merkle
Mary J. Shearer
Asabel Shearer
Hasterday
William Hasterday
Merkle
Keslar
Common Pleas Court
L. D. Cornell
County Ditch Suit Over Obstruction Allegations
A farm owner sues George H. Conn in common pleas court alleging a ten inch tile in a county ditch draining Clear Creek was filled and land flooded. She seeks damages and a permanent injunction, claiming two acres turned swampy. Petition filed with commissioners requests action to halt Conn and reopen the ditch.
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George H. Conn
Clear Creek
E. Young
Common Pleas Court
Conn
War veteran Perry Cowhick struck by paralysis in crowd
Perry Cowhick, a veteran of the 8th Ohio and 103d regiment, suffered a slight stroke while waiting with patriotic groups to march to the Methodist church. He was assisted by George Clapper and taken home, improving by Monday morning. Local note hints at Ashland courthouse becoming a library.
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Perry Cowhick
Mr. Cowhick
Harding & Company
P. H. McAnaney
George Clapper
Hd Mr. Co
Spink Street
Cowhick
8Th Ohio
First Call
103D Regiment
Can We Supply Your Wants for the Following
List of household and hardware items offered includes fly swatters, mosquito netting, Colgate talc, shoe polish, hydrogen peroxide, toilet pins, hair pins, sewing thread, glue, paint, oil, gas mantles, napkins, brushes, and household fixtures. The text appears as an old catalog-style missive with items and rough prices.
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Colgate
A Joyride Through Wayne County Farms and Towns
The narrator travels through Wayne County visiting John Henry near Creston, Sterling, Rittman, Boston, and Marshallville to view farms, cattle and hogs, noting Kosier’s farm near Marshallville with fine stock and hospitality. The 60 mile drive shows strong crops, especially wheat, oats, and growing corn, signaling prospect for provender and sale.
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John Henry's
Creston
Mr. Henry
Sterling
Rittman
Howdy
Sigler
Boston
William Kosier
Marshallville
Chester
Orrville
Home
Wayne
Robber kills man and drives away with partner
On May 26 Julia Probert, 16, drove eight miles on a country road with her dead lover beside her after a hold up by a foreigner who demanded money. Four shots were fired, two hitting George Steele, 19, killing him. the robber escaped into the woods.
Will Not Share Says Overholt in Contract Suit
Samuel L. Overholt filed a common pleas petition against Hilarious Smith seeking 626 dollars for failure to honor a contract. Overholt says they agreed Smith would buy farm land, Overholt would improve it, Smith would sell it and profits would be shared. The farm was purchased, improvements made, profits noted at 1250 dollars, and Smith refused to divide the profits. Overholt seeks judgment for all profits from the farm.
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Samuel L. Overholt
Common Pleas Court
Hilarious Smith
Overholt
Smith
Auto Hits Boy at West Salem
A boy on a bicycle collided with an automobile Friday night in West Salem, resulting in a badly gashed head that required several stitches. The incident report notes the boy sustained the injuries but provides limited additional details about the rider or vehicle.
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West Salem
Bowsley
Faye
Interurban crash kills rider near Elyria
Rithara Gibbons aged 30 was killed and Peter Smith seriously injured when a bulky horse driven by Gib bons halted on the Cleveland and Southwestern Electric track near Ridgeville six miles east of Elyria late Saturday evening. The incident occurred in the path of the Cleveland limited and involved the interurban train.
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Elyria
Rithara Gibbons
Peter Smith
Ridgeville
Gibbons
Cleveland & Southwestern Electric
Cleveland Limited
Jury Commission Appointed by Judge Weygandt
Wilson Bixler Frank Gearhart Ashley Smyser and Harry Newman were named as a jury commission by Judge Weygandt on Monday morning. They will select 200 names for the jury wheel and draw juries for the coming year. The panel will work in a court house room until finished with organization Frank Gearnard was elected president and Harry Newman secretary. The group began work at two and expects to finish about Thursday.
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Wilson Bixler
Frank Gearhart
Ashley Smyser
Harry Newman
Weygandt
Court House
Frank Gearnard
Patriot Grand Army Memorial Service at Methodist Church
The Grand Army of the Republic and allied groups held a Memorial service at the Methodist church Sunday at 2 30. Rev R Bowers preached a patriotic sermon aided by the Lutheran church choir and Young's orchestra. E E Sturgis sang a baritone solo titled Silver Threads Among the Gold.
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Grand Army 0 of the Republic
Grand Army of the Republic
Women’s Relief Corps
Daughters of Veterans and
Sons of Veterans
R. Bowers
Lutheran Church
Hutchins
Young
E. E.sturgis
Bowers
Contest Winners Named For Daily News Trip Contest
The Daily News and Twice-a-Week Democrat announce eight boys and two young ladies as trip winners funded by the paper. Prizes will be awarded mid June with notices by column and letter to inform winners when to start preparations. The seven week contest attracted many nominations and strong support across ten districts.
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Daily News
Democrat
Jails News
Jetter
Lake Chautauqua
Knights of the grip linger in Wooster outing
The group housed at the American house enjoyed a weekend that blended Sunday and Monday into a long, cheerful stay. They teased enduring another challenge like March to revive their mood and energy, hoping rain would ease.
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Wooster Floyd
Knights of the Grip
Commissioners Sell Ditch Bonds to Citizen's National Bank
County commissioners sold ditch bonds totaling 4 891 dollars to Citizen's National Bank. A petition hearing for a Sugarcreek town road occupied much of the afternoon. Bids for three bridge abutments were received but only one range cottage was let.
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Citizen’s National Bank
Sugarcreek
Uip
Aibidiot
Veto halts Arlington Jubilee for 100th birthday
Dav'd Wardwell who turns 100 on June 2 objects to Arlington village plans and blocks a birthday celebration. He will spend the day quietly with his daughter, after stopping preparations for the town jubilee.
Installation of Rev JI on Spencer as pastor elect
The United Presbyterian congregation will install Rev JI on Spencer as pastor elect at the church on Tuesday evening May 27 1913 at 730 pm Rev W H Hubbell of Dalton will preside and preach the sermon Rev Currys of Fredericksburg will address the pastor and Rev iau renee of Canton will address the people A short reception follows and all are invited to attend.
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Spencer
United Presbyterian Congregation
W H Hubbell
Dalton
Currys
Fredericksburg
Iaurenee
Canton
Frede ricksburg Young Ladies Thrown From Runaway Horse
In Fredericksburg QO on May 26 Miss June Berger and Mrs Edna Aiken were jolted from a buggy when a runaway horse bolted at about 6 30 pm. Miss Aiken suffered minor injuries as the frightened horse kicked and fell. several men captured the animal, sparing further harm.
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Fredericksburg
June Berger
Edna Aiken
Miss Aiken
The Wallace Name Chosen for Zeigler's Picture Show
The Wallace is selected as the title for I. H. Zeigler's new film. Howard Horn suggested the name, praised as fitting and pleasing to all. Zeigler's son, Wallace, begins his path to fame, with judges Welker Christy David Nice and Henry Boigegrain noting the decision.
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Wallace
I. H. Zeigler
Howard Horn
Webster Horn
Master Horn
Wallace Zeigler
Welker Christy
David Nice
Henry Boigegrain
Alliance Autos On Way To Indiana
Three autos passed through Wooster on Sunday enroute to Indiana. Details from Alliance indicate the car convoy is heading toward the state with no incidents reported.
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Alliance Autos
Ind
Wooster
Motorcycle accidents and a death in Minneapolis
Sunday two motorcycle accidents caused injuries and near serious harm. Witt Weaver, speeding about 40 miles per hour on South Market Street, crashed as a tire blew, was unconscious but revived and walked home. Judge S B Eason skidded on brick paving on West Liberty Street, sprained his hip, pushed the bike, and resumed work the next day. Mrs. David C. Curry of Wooster died Monday in Minneapolis from paralysis at age 165. Funeral plans in Wooster.
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David C. Curry
Blanche Curry Esterly
Minneapolis
Minn
Roland A Curry
Cleveland
Cora B
Witt Weaver
S B Eason
Weaver
South Market Street
Judge Eason
Weat Liberty Street
Eason
Once Bright Now Demented in Mental Inquisition
Marion Wheaton of Shreve underwent a probate court inquest into his mental state. The result ordered sending the telegraph operator to Massillon for treatment after years of supporting his mother and financing his sister's nursing studies. His condition includes unbalanced periods and a remembered discussion of religious matters with President Taft at McKinley’s funeral.
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Marion Wheaton
Shreve
Massillon
Wheaton
Cleveland
Pennsylvania Company
Deen
Taft
William McKinley
Wooster Drops Two to Ohio Ball Team in Athens
In Athens on May 26 Wooster lost two games to Ohio's ball team. The morning contest ended 8 to 0 as Schaffler starred with a key ninth inning catch and assist, while Richards held Wooster to three hits. The afternoon game went 8 to 5 with Ohio leveraging double plays and solid defense. Capt Dougan and Geisel contributed for Wooster but Ohio proved stronger. Umpire Kramer officiated.
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Athens
Wooster
Ohio
Richards
Schaffer
Vistors
Listles
Woostr
Geisel
Schaffler
Dougan
Acores
Mrs Mary Caylander Dies at 78 in Port Clinton
Mary Caylander widow of James Caylander longtime resident died Sunday at her Port Clinton home from paralysis. She was 78 years old and the body arrived in Shreve Sunday night. Services were held Monday at Hopewell Church with burial in Hopewell Cemetery.
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Shreve
Mary
Laylander
James Laylander
Port Clinton
Ohio
Hopewell Church
Hopewell Cemetery
Real Brotherhood Hospitality Noted At Bethany Baptist Meeting
The Men’s Bible class at Bethany Baptist church held a Sunday morning gathering marked by real brotherly hospitality. Dr Chalmers Martin gave an inspiring memorial address honoring soldier heroes, with William Conrad on violin and Miss Hamilton providing piano accompaniment. The room was decorated with flags and national colors.
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Bethany Baptist Church
Chalmers Martin
Wooster
Fmery
William Conrad
Hamilton
Handel
Fle
Brandt
Mimory
Dr Martin
Miss Higginson Feared Among Nevada Sinking Passengers
Relatives in London fear Juliet G. Higginson of Boston may be among those aboard the steam er Nevada which sank after hitting three mines in the gulf of Smyrna. Forty persons were drowned.
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London
Juliet G. Higginson
Boston
Nevada
Gulf of Smyrna
Last Week of Fly Contest at Local Fair
Readers urged to show hustle as the fly contest closes Saturday May 31. Prizes include first place ten dollars, second five dollars, and third a smaller amount. Participants encouraged to collect flies at the designated fair grounds.
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Ashland Court House
Wayne County
Ray
Gibson
Richards and
White
Ross, Dougan
Geisel and
Wester
Kramer
Columbus
Aworks
Gerstenslayers
Clark
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