Municipal Reform Meeting At Lutheran Church
A large audience filled the Lutheran Church last Sabbath evening for an Obored Alliance reform meeting. Dr. J H Gann led with the organization and objects of the Church Alliance, stressing its nonpartisan aims and need for municipal reform through such efforts. Dr O A Hills spoke on duties of Christian Oldanship, urging officials to enforce law impartially and convict crime without excuses. Dr J O Campbell discussed The Responsibility of the Christian Citizen, asserting citizens and saloon tolerance drive the system. The meeting closed with prayers, leaving observers unsure how many Abriatian voters will support Alliance nominees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Tabernacle
Obored Alliance
Wooster
J. H. Gann
Ohorch Alliance
Hall Young
Westminster Church
J. F. Smith
Methodist Church
Gann
Church Alliance
O. A. Hills
Datien
J. O. Campball
U. P. Church
E. M. Beck
Ubarch Alliance
Smiteville Local Notes and Moving Week changes
A long item lists residents moving houses and property exchanges around Mt. Zion and nearby areas. Names include Jonn Shalienberger family, Chris Gropp, William Hutchinson, Cora Hoff, Amanda Fetzer, John Talley, Mrs. Goria, Ben Zimmer man, Churchill, Eli Myers, Mrs. Hoffman, Mrs. Roller, Gill Webner, Fietz, Dr. Smith, Mr. Weaver, Aaron Brenneman, George Paul, Prof. Isring, Emanuel Garn, Prof. Phelps, Minnie Smith, and many others. It mentions Sabbath school reorganized at Mt. Zion, illness recoveries, anniversaries, school vacation, and a large community visit to Jacob Davidson for his fiftieth. The block features a brief fire near Mary Woll property and a lecture by a Coptic Christian student at Findlay College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonn Shalienberger
Hole
Near
Vernie
Mt. Zion
Chris Gropp
William Hutchinson
Cora Hoff
Lecy
Amanda Fetzer
John Talley
Prospect At
Mr. Fietz
Eberly
Main
Grandma Gruber
Old District
Lutheran Church
Mr. Oberholser
Summit
Gil Harter
Buchanan
My. Kirkpatrick
Wm. Pontive
Elliott Meckey
John Klop’enstein
Susan Miller
Daniel Saunders
Susan Millera
Mr. Alleshoune
Canaan
Chas
Daneke
Jarome Schmocker
Five Points
D. Brenneman
Willamen Block
Minnie Smith
Lodi
Teeple
Stark Co
Licensed to Teach in Wayne County Examinations 1896
Wayne County teachers certificates issued after December 5 1896 examinations. Results show 65 to 80 applicants with varying three two and one year certifications granted to numerous named teachers across Creston Smithville Applecreek Sterling Canton Orrville and Wooster among others. Local mill Plank & Grays advertises wheat to flour service promising bread quality superior to rivals in Wayne County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County
T. J. Teeple
Smithville
Mamie Brinkerhoff
Golden Corners
Cora Blosser
Applecreek
M. Moyers
Blackleyville
Anna McElhinney
Dalton
Wilbert Sharp
Melva Erwi
Myrtle O. Kieffer
Creston
Arvilla Kieffer
Elsie Kieffer
Marshalville
G.E. Livergood
Elizabeth McClure
Luin
Brout
Wooster
O. D. King
E. J. King
W. C. McCullough
C. R. Munser
Lee Mohler
Orrville
Clara Swinehart
H. E Ebert
Lattasburg
Minnie Peters
E. G. Greassemer
Marshallvilla
Jennie Dennis
Edgar Dennis
Burbank
Anna V. Klopfenstein
J. M Kurtz
E. E. Steiner
J. B. Longenecker
Minnie Zuger
G. W Irvie
W. W. LeFevr
Shreve
Floyd Hackett
A. H. Etling
Mount Eaton
Jensley Yoder
Hostettler
G. L. B8tauffer
Springville
Louisa Oram
Daisy G Warner
la Verne
E. D. Shenk
Burton City
Fredericksburg
J V Gnatel
Bakar
Reedsburg
Plank & Gray's Mill
Cobweb Social Sparks Frugal Fun Near Wooster
A Pleasant Evening at the Yarnells southwest of Wooster hosted by the Y P S C E featured cobweb themed games and a pegboard conundrum. Guests recited poems and songs by Misses Earls Acker McClure and Smith with piano by Miss Cora Sharrick. The event concluded with fond farewells and praise for cobweb entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yarnell
Wooster
Adam
Burglary at Creston Post Office A Bold Heist
Burglars entered the Creston post office early Saturday morning and blew open the safe, stealing a large sum of money and many postage stamps. The front door was pried ajar, a sledge hammer and other tools were found, and two suspicious figures were seen in town the day before. The explosion was heard by residents as two expert crackmen reportedly carried out the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston
W. I. Methlenen
Crackemen
Free Lecture Course For Wooster Citizens Advocated
A plan to offer free popular science lectures in Wooster is urged, featuring talks by Dr. Matoer on Biology and Dr. Bennett on X rays, with multiple University and Experiment Station faculty possible, to educate the public. Also notes Old People benefit from Electric Bitters, advertised as a mild tonic aiding digestion, priced 60 cents to $1 per bottle at Laubach & Boyd’s Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Century Q Club
Wooster
H. N. Matoer
W. Bennett
City Opera House
Laubauch & Boyd's
Bloomington Moving Attracts Suburb Residents Activity
The Bloomington area shows shifting residence as Lucius Carr and family take the Mrs Wallace property, John Frick property recently bought by Mr Imgard, Rev Sbayer moves to Elcbar farm near Wooster, J Gingery returns to Osmon township, Rev Houeton and family purchase Gingery’s former property for improvements, Jr Altland relocates to East Union township, and Milt Reed adds to his barn while new wood piles appear as old Karts farm is cleared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucius Carr
Altland
Kurtz
Esat Union Township
Milt 8
Reed
King sisters move property to Borks Co Pa farm
On Wednesday Mr 2 8 Ihbrig shipped the personal property of Caroline and Amelia King to Borks Co Pa where those Indies went months ago to visit friends and where they have purchased a farm and intend to remain School at No 2 has closed Miss Nellie Reed teaches the Bammer school Mr Cooper taught an excellent school and all would like to have him back next winter
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ihbrig
Caroline
Amelia King
Borks Co
Cooper
Nellie Reed
Bammer
Pitysbulg community notes and sales roundup at Orrville
Sick list shows improvement with several fully recovering. Loree sale at Orrville drew attendees from nearby areas with fifteen horses mostly sold by Saturday. P C Firestone bought the Amos McConnell farm for 4500 dollars. Local residents moved, studied, or worked nearby, with social visits noted at Geigey’s School House and Experiment Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrville
P. C Firestone
Amos McConnell
Andrew Fair
Court House Doings Judge Maxwell on the Bench
In Wayne township Amanda Lake sues George Harat to set aside Mary Frederick's will. Jury verdict favors the defendant. H B Swartz and M L Smyser represent the sides. Also listed are other civil actions: W F Kean for plaintiff in Kercher note case, defense by Eason and Merr. Daniel Miller vs Leichty for labor amount verdict $83.22. a major damage suit Alice Weaver vs City of Wooster over street obstruction and post gutter damage ongoing with Critchfield critics and city attorneys. Marriage licenses issued include Harry W Brenneman with Mary B Warner and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwell
Amanda Lake
George Harat
Mary Frederick
Wayne Township
George Hurst
H B. Swartz
M. L. Smyser
W. A H. Keets
Joseph Kercher
W.F Kean
B. Eason
John O. Merr
Daniel Miller
Daniel Leichty
Metz
Roach
Alice Weaver
City of Wooster
Charles Gascho
North Bover Street
Ashe
Bover Street
House of D. Y. Landis
Miss Weaver
Critchfield & Critchfield
City of Wooster Et al
Wm. C. Yost
J. L. Smyser
National convention urges state plant pest legislation
A national convention in Washington urged state laws to inspect nurseries for San Jose Scale and other injurious pests, apply timely treatments, regulate interstate plant shipments, and support national measures. Prof. F M Webster aided with proceedings. A national bill for inspecting imported trees, plants, and cuttings was reported. swift enactment is hoped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
F M. Webster
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Mde
Committee On
San Jose
Dr Kings New Discovery Proves Quick Cure Claim
James Jones of Jones and Son firm Cowden says his wife nearly died from La Grippe evolving into Hasty Consumption but improved after using Dr King’s New Discovery purchased locally. The tonic is advertised as effective for consumption, coughs and colds with free trial bottles offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Jones
Jones & Son, Cowden, Sr
Dr. King
Cowden
Pana
Laubach & Boyd's
Death of Thomas Johnson Brown A Prohibition Farmer
Thomas Johnson Brown was born October 20 1828 in Saltcreek Inp Wayne County and died March 23 1897 near his birthplace, aged 68 years 6 months 3 days. A lifelong farmer and Presbyterian, he joined Applecreek church early and remained faithful. He married Mary A Cook June 4 1863 and leaves three sons Lyman J Brown J Earl Brown and C T Brown, the latter a school superintendent in Overbrook Kansas. A Prohibition advocate, his funeral was held March 20 conducted by Rev O R Companion of Fredericksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Johnson Brown
Saltcreek
Wayne County
Mr. Brown
Presbyterian Church
Applecreek
Mary A. Cook
Lyman J. Brown
J. Earl Brown
Sashcreek Township
C. T. Brown
Overbrook
Kansas
Brown
O. R. Comp’an
Fredericksburz
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Rovalng
His
Campbell
Smiteville
Armatrong
Chééler
Brephan Mowery
Dr. Smith
Sbeller House
Weaver
Aaron Brenneman
Honeytown
Will Patterson
Canarn
Leri Conrad
Sterling
Jacob Davidson
Jacob
Samuel
Charlie Palms
Squire Yocum
Davideon
Lizzie
Ladies Aid Society
Mary Woll
Egypt
Findlay College
Bethel Church
Elias Slephens
Bangor
Micha
Will Zimmerman
Groffo
Mrs. Shallenbarger of
Fulton
Shallenberger
Bucklyn
Amnion Snive
Lacsacn & Boyro
The
Herald
Bloomington
Houeton
Ouvenburg
Gingery
William Lehr
Howard Eberhart
Mr. Remley
Jeromeville
B. Fortney
F. E Myers & Bro
Ashland
C.L. Fortney
Ada
John A. Lutz
Jennie Jackson
Olive Schott
Geigey
Frankline Township
David Brown
Firestone
Easterday
F Speck
Arthur Hemper
D. Nice’s
Court House
Court OF Common Pleas
Harry W. Brenneman
Mary B. Warner
Bell and Nettle
Wirtz
Oliver Bowers
Alice McClelland
Bordanheimer
Ellen A. Baillett
Daniel E. Houser
Mary E. Swartz
I. D. Furhman
Charlotte Muir
Torticultural Societies
State Boards of Agriculture
Nurserymen's Associations
Saltcreek Township
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