Steakey Harsess arrest and local poultry group forms
Leroy Snyder a 23 year old son of a farmer near Spemaer Medina County was arrested Friday night April 19 before Justice Bow ecu of Canaan two after he pled guilty to theft aiding Showalter of Canaan two. He could not furnish $200 bail and was jailed. The harness was found to be the son of Snyder. He assisted Showalter in searching for the theft and drove off with the harness to Bis Baggy. He worked for Showalter that summer. A meeting of Wooster poultry breeders was held in the Mayor's office on Thursday April 18 and the Wooster Poultry Association was organized with officers S G Case president C W Kis ling vice president A O Rhem vice president Henry Musseltzean second vice president W A Lott secretary S S Keister treasurer Charles Wilhelm show supervisor Philip Rice assistant superintendent Executive Committee S G Case W A Lott Dr Geo Ryal Fred Zimmerman LF Sebott New Pittsburg B M Slaybaugh Millbrook John Cutter Holmesville. Place discussed for a poultry show next winter with much work planned during the same term. The next meeting will be Wednesday evening May 1 in the Mayor's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Snyder
Spemaer
Medina Country
Curtis Showalter
Canaan
Bowecu
Canaan Two
Snyder
Showalter
G. Case
Millbrook
W. A. Lott
Dr. Geo. Ryal
Fred Zimmerman
Wooster
LF. Sebott
New Pittsburg
Transfers of real estate cited in county records
Transfers of real estate are recorded with multiple parcels and buyers. Names include L. C. Roseell Kerr, Daniel Museer, Ret Sweet, Weary L. Johnson, George Hutton, Yona Kauffman, David Yoebuck, Lyman C. Ai, James B. Taylor, Franklin P. Rice and others, with parcel sizes from 1 to 179 acres and prices ranging from 2128.61 to 9000 dollars in various townships such as Milton, Smithville, Sugar Creek, Shreve, Chester, Franklin, and Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roseell E. Kerr
Vinnie M. Geasemer
Cressom
John Kaufman
Daniel Museer
Milton
Wooster
Yona Kauffman
N. D. Brough
Milton Two
David Y. Yoebuck
Wm. Skammo
Sugarcreek Two
Lyman C. Ai
Harvey Porter
Shreve
James B. Taylor
Wm Blackley
Abigail J. Hart
Pisin
Charles M. Yocum
Thomas Metzler
William Metzler
Franklin
John Camp
Zisamerman
Alice A. McFadder
Chester
J. M. Parr
Ida Cady
Clinton
Anna C. Darrah
Indicted for Perjury as Bond Is Secured in Court
Alfred J. Thomas faced a perjury indictment on April 18 over notes tied to about 15000 in the Snell Mowery litigation. He posted a 600 bond later signed by himself and four officials. He claimed 101 presence despite witnesses’ denial and awaits further proceedings. Mrs Albert McFadden of Bloomington dies at 82 after long county ties. She leaves husband Albert and three daughters. Funeral services were Sunday at 3 at home, Wooster Cemetery interment follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred J. Thomas
H. B. Swartz
John McSweeney
McClure
M L. Smpser
Thomas
Sarah McFadden
Albert McFadden
Bloomington
Jefferson County
Wayne ‘County
Jonas
Elizabeth Notestein
Cansantwo
English Lutheran Church
Wooster
Missionary Society meeting outlines officers and cases heard
At the Mansfield meeting of the Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Societies on April 17 and 18 about one hundred representatives from forty churches attended. Officers for the coming year were elected in both societies and a list of cases to be heard before Judge Maxwell in the Common Pleas court was announced with dates from April 23 to May 59.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Societies
Mansfield
Henry McBride
Wooster
S. F. Scovel
Home Missionary Society
W. W. Anderson
Loudonville
Albert Shupe
J. H. Boyer
Bellville
Grace Trauger
Plymouth
E. W Miles
Manafield
Frances Douglas
Anna Sprague
Ashland
T. W. Hunter
J. C. Laser
Bransfield
Orrville
J.C. Elliot
Hopewell
Mra
Hamilton
Shreve
Foreign Missionary Society
Fanny N. Nelson
J. H. Stoll
Mra. E
Secy
Clara Pentlewait
Luther Dickenson
Savannah
J. W.gensaulus
C. B. Compton
Fredericksburg
Ohio
R. Yater
the Presbytery
Story of Paper Making by J Batley Company is published
A review of The Story of Paper Making From earliest records to present time notes how early societies used stones tablets papyrus and parchment to preserve history. It credits Chinese papermaking from mulberry bark and traces spread to France England and America with 1690 Germentown mill and Bradford. Modern methods yield paper from pulp in twenty four hours from a tree. The volume includes illustrations wood pulp processes and American industry growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Batley Paper Company of
Chicago
British Museum
France
England
America
Germentown
Pennsylvania
William Bradford
Philadelphia
New York City
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted by Cheney Firm
Franx J. Cuxyxey swears that the firm F. J. Cheney & Co. will pay one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The oath was sworn December 6, 1838, in Toledo. The remedy is said to act on the blood and mucous surfaces and is sold by druggists with testimonials available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franx J. Cuxyxey
Lee
F. J. Cneyer & Co
Toledo
Hall
Frank J.cheney
Oueney & CO
April Snowstorm Delays Rail Traffic Across Ohio
The April storm dumped heavy snow from Friday to Saturday, stopping P. Ft. W. and C. R. trains for over thirty hours and stranding passengers between Orrville and Alliance. Snow drifts two to sixteen feet blocked routes east of Wooster, with 250 workers clearing near Maseillon. Wreck crews operated Saturday to Sunday night, roofs strained by weight, and wires broken in many areas. The experiment station notes limited fruit and wheat damage, while the Ohio valley saw minor flood impacts for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Ft. W
Wooster
Ohio Valley
Death of Dr. W. Harper in Lima An 82-Year-Old Doctor Passes
Dr. W. Harper aged 82 died at his Lima home Sunday night April 21. He was the father of Mrs. Wm. Annat of this city who, with Mr. Annat and their children, attended the Lima funeral Tuesday afternoon in a family obituary note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Harper
Lima
Wm. Annat
Mr. Annat
Delegates Traveled by Canal Boat to Ohio Convention
Chillicothe, once Ohio’s capital, prepares for the Ohio State Sunday Convention on June 4. Delegates travel by rail today, replacing the old wagon and canal boat routes. Prof. Billborn of Chicago to lead music. One fare for the round trip from all points. Details from General Secretary Jos. Clark, Columbus, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chillicothe
Ohio
Billborn
Chicago
Jos. Clark
Cotombas
Ohlo
Narrow Escape on Freight Train Near Penn Depot
An east bound freight engine narrowly avoided a wreck with an old Italian man named Banta Clave walking along the track above the Penn depot. On Tuesday morning the double header’s air brake failed and a draw bar broke, pulling two gondolas off the track and delaying traffic for hours. The Italian escaped unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hhis
Penn Depot
Connell Problem Still Unsolved After Council Meeting
After roll call and minutes, Mr. Van Neat presided briefly before council discussed the presidency. Solicitor Habbell reported no settlement. Council adjourned to May 6 awaiting Attorney General decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mongey
van Neat
Habbell
East Liberty Market Cattle and Hogs Prices Report
April 25 report shows cattle demand strong with loads at 550 to 660 dollars, prime and good tending high. Hogs receipts light. medium and heavy hogs 625 to 630, Yorkers 615 to 620, sheep and lambs very limited but active with choice lambs 560 to 575 and spring lambs 609 to 625. Garden Soda offer noted by Wooster Hardware Co. and a A and W rail pass round trip promo.
Fire department adds iron grey horses at request of committee
Community notes report the fire committee purchasing a team of iron grey horses for the Wooster department. Appraisers for the Evans estate set the total value of realty and personal property at 16800. The Century Club met at Prof Thorn’s on Madison Hill. Rev O Manly Rice read a paper on Spirit versus Matter. Salaries at Wooster post office increased from 600 to 700 for Frank McClure and R M Bachtel. Harry Barnard from 400 to 500. Snowfell from Friday to Saturday, covering ground with not less than 18 inches. Rodney Raswell injured by axe rebounding on a clothes line. Joseph M Baker of Burbank files for divorce from Lette r Baker. married Nov 3, 1897 with no children. Mrs Charles Tete of Shreve died Apr 13 at age 30 after illness. Rev O Manly Rice ends regular pastorate at Church of Abbot. no regular pastor soon. Dane Pardee of Wooster dies in Wis. Ethel Rob rms leaves for funeral. Fire at Wm Patton’s home on E Bowman Ave alarm. quickly extinguished. Wooster, April 22, 1901 Adver r Heed letter list 17-A. Commencement May 24. names listed. Sugarcreek board of education reorganizes. tax levy 3790 total. Myrta Bixler dies in Wayne two. caret fever cause. Gallon Enquirer notes Joseph Murphy resigns as Enquirer foreman, John Rkiles succeeds. Ashland Gazette reports Dr Ryall’s affidavit on medical bill for Geo Ryall estate. dispute over payment. Ban Miller, as child, succumbs to scarlet fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Committee
D. E Evans
Orrville
Century Club
Prof Thorn
Madison Hi
O Manly Rice
Frank McClure
R. MT. Bachtel
Clerka
Wooster
Harry Barnard
Rodney Raswell
Creaton
Joseph M. Baker
Burbank
Baker
Sfc
Charles Tete
Shreve
O. Manly Rice
Bia
Church of Abbat
Dane Pardee
W Wooster
Wausau
Wis
Woo
Calvin Armstrong Dies At 74 In Wayne County Township
Calvin Armstrong died at his home near Golden Carnera on Monday April 22 aged 74 years 10 months and 19 days. He was a prominent farmer in Wayne County and born in Catton Township Foote 3 1826. He married Mary McKee in 1847 and survived by two sons Albert and David and two daughters Mrs Ida Fletcher and Mrs Jenale Johnson. Funeral at 10 am Tuesday with remains placed in state until daughter arrives from Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Armstrong
Golden Carnera
Wayne Connolly
Catton Township
Foote
Thomas
Jane (Cook) Armstrong
Wayne Township
Armatrong
Baffalo
Albert
David
Canaan
Ida Fletcher
Tilinvie
Jenale Johnson
Iilinoie
Ohio Sunday School Convention Sets June Program
The first week of June boosts two Sunday School crusades across Ohio with over a thousand workers expected. The Ohio Sunday School Convention will run Tuesday through Thursday June 46 featuring practical themes, speakers from the East and West, Prof Billborn directing music, and a Sunday School bazaar of publications and equipment. Railroads offer a one way fare from all points in Ohio. For details contact Joseph Clark, General Secretary, Columbus, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Ohincothe
Est
West
Billborn
Chicago
al Polota
Joseph Clark
Columbua
Snow storm disrupts area and rescues noted
The snow storm caused damage to evergreens and rust trees and delayed travel. Mr Judd Webster and family sheltered at Lyman Warner’s Saturday night, returning home on Sunday after battling drifting snow. Dr Webb from New Pittsburg rode out the storm between Masablon and Canton, reaching Wooster Sunday and finishing homeward on foot after a fall and several tumbles. Additional notes mention church Ladies Aid dinner plans and local residents assisting with chores, while adverts seek trustworthy travel sales reps amid the icy conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judd Webster
Lyman Warner
Mr Webster
Dr. Webb
New Pittsburg
Ald
Masablon
Canton
Wooster
Wealey Warner's Hill
Inja Amen Drift
G. Spangler
W.H. Becher
Chicago
Lit
Jefferson
Frank Becker
Myron Wise
Fred Zimmerman
Ladies Aid Society
M. E Church
Atrollerson
Walters Brothers
Orcher New Hoaees
D.R Honser
Toledo
Selid
Mandger
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wooster Poultry Breeders
S. G. Case
C. W. Kisling
A. 0. Rhem
Barton
City
Henry Musseltzean
New Pittsburgh
S. S. Keister
Woos
Charles Wilhelm
Philip Rice
Repeter.l. Cc
Cory
Ash- Jemd
A. & Wie
Penn. Co
Wayne County Bar
Mra Albert
McFatdan
Meeting of Miscionary Societies
Maxwell
Whitman Ve
Critchfield
Zimmerman
Railroad
Wayne County Commissioners
Beaton
Quinby
Ritter
Clark Va
Cook
McClarran
Whitman
Doylestown
Betson Va
Matthey
Hunsinger
Barnes Va
Schuch
Sheppard
Starn
Brenneman
Herring
McFarran
Bashford
The
J. W Butler Paper Company
ATE
Obio
Gary
ToLno BS
Locas County
Fas
Dr. Harper
Connell
East Liberty Market
Solow
Wooster Hardware CO
D. D. Miller
A. & W. Avery
Dalton Adoo
Dells Homan
Grace Fletcher
Verdie Gandy
Nellie Foust
Carrie Harrold
Bessie Llewellyn
Ida Weise
Ora Camp
Malinda Fudy
Harry Harabey
Ray Oberns
Sugarcreek Two Board of Education
J. W Erch
J. M. Arnold
Way
Weaver
Tobn Marty
David Bixler
I. B Douglass
Wesley Welrich
Daniel M Gerber
Christian Zuercher
Amaritz
Myrta
Harvey Bixler
Dar) Bixler
Wayne Two
Wooster Cemetery
Gallon Enquirer
Joseph Murphy
Enquire
Bat
Bocyrus Forum
Murphy
Enquirer
Hoe
John Rkiles
Huntington
Ind
Ashland Gazette
Ryall
Geo W. Ryall
Ashland Co
McQlure and Smyser
Lamartime’ Greenwald
Greenwald
Ryall Haa
Bane Miller
Harrison Miller
Weat Larwill Et
Sunday School Crusade
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