Local notices and updates from Wooster area events
Mrs. Riley Power will move to Ashland. John Little bought the Harry Keefe farm of 80 acres. Geo W Keller patented a smoke consumer. Mrs W A Mougeys ill health at her parents near Burbank. Jacob Hagerman Jr taken into custody for corrigibility. Wesley N Cristof injured by a horse fall near Shreve. Gypsies ordered to leave town. Pensions granted: J P Van-Neat 12, David Smith 12, Mrs Prebe Mowery 6. Lakeville history feature in Shreve News. Henry Derr brakeman Clem Dertsson injured at Canton. Paul Fletcher declined Ben Avon agency offer. G A Heaty, wall-known writer, died in London. Infant of Mr and Mrs George L Woner died aged 1. Glass factory bricklayers discharged. Rev A F E Taylor stricken with paralysis in Columbus. Supt M R McElroy of Berea president of Cuyahoga Teachers Association meeting in Cleveland. G A & B Peckinpaugh elected secretary of state association of county auditors. Marry Griffin and Cermen discharged in bankruptcy in Cleveland. Geo W Leyda remains in charge at Pennsylvania office. Wooster High School football beat Alliance 15 0. Co D beat Co E in basketball. Three Ashland County attorneys fined for venue change delays in Greenawald case. Bert Dyche arrested for passing counterfeit $20, fined and jailed. M E officers andSunday School group bid farewell at J P Blowgh home. Oliver baking dish with initials presented to J P Blowgh family.
Death of Col Benjamin Eason in Wayne county
Col Benjamin Eason, aged 80 years, 6 months, and 25 days, died after paralysis at home on Walnut street following a health decline from last Saturday. Born May 5, 1822 in Wooster township Ohio, he lived as a farmer, teacher, justice of the peace, California gold seeker, state senator, Civil War captain, and Wayne County Democratic editor. He left a second wife and two sons, Judge Samuel Eason and Robert Eason, with Wayne County bar forming committees for resolution and arrangements for his funeral held Wednesday with Wooster Knights Templar in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Eason
Wayne County
South Market Street
Walnut
Wooster Township
Ohio
Jeremiah R Naftxger
Pittsburg Avenue
Perry Two
Ashland County
Wayne
Plain Two
Springville
Eason
Alexander Eason
Dennison Company
Wooster
California
Placerville
Sacramento
Court of Common Pleas
Holmes
Co.e
Wayne County Democat Effies
Samuel B
Hineelf
Samuel Eason
Robert Eason
Wayne County Bar Mat
Col Eason
C. M. Yocum
J. B. Taylor
M.C. Roach
A. D Metz
W F. Kean
Benj Douglass
W. K. Weygandt
Frank Taggart
R. L. Adair
H. B. Swartz
Wooster Commandery
Knights Templar
Child Mallins injured at Dalton mine railway fall
W J Mallins of this city was seriously injured when he stepped off the end of the Dalton railway platform last Wednesday night. He fell five feet, fractured both bones of his left leg above the ankle, and was helped by bystanders until medical aid arrived. He was taken home after reaching Wooster for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
W.J. Mallins
Dalton Railway Atetien
Wooster
Orrville Teen Miss Grasee Shallenberger Dies at 17
Miss Grasee Shallenberger daughter of Daniel Stallenberger of Orrville died Saturday November 29 at age 17 years 9 months and 3 days from tuber culosis Funeral services were held at Treadage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grasee Shallenberger
Daniel Stallenberger
Orrville
Dedication Exercises for New University Buildings
The program for the University of Wooster dedication on December 11, 1902 lists an organ prelude, prayers, sermons, anthems, and addresses by Rev. James D Moffat and others. Luncheon at Kauke Hall 1 30 pm to 3 pm. afternoon exercises follow with multiple prayer services and open building inspections 4 pm to 6 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Wooster
Frances A Glenn
Synod of Ohio
S. Palmer
University Choir
Lord Randegger
Isaiah
Samuel P. Sprecher
Guilmant
Kauke Hall
Kaukepeere
A. Woodruff Halsey
Severance Hall
Hiram C. Haydn
D D
Scovel Hall
Sylvester
Scovel
Taylor Hall
Charles L. Thompson
Death of David M Pryor in Wooster at 71
David M Pryor aged 71 years 11 months 10 days died at his Wooster home Friday night November 28 after a several week illness with paralysis. Born in Mahoning county Ohio he had lived in Wooster about 25 years. He served in the Civil War with the 102nd Regiment C V I. His wife and several children survive. Funeral services were held Sunday in charge of Given Poet G A R.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David M. Pryor
Wooster
Mr. Pryor
Mahoning County
C. V
Catarrh Cure Promises Cure All Stages
An advertisement proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy for catarrh, claiming internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. It asserts a cure for all stages, offers $100 to any case not cured, and invites readers to request testimonials from F. R. Cheney & Co. in Toledo, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Hall
Cheney &Coo
Toledy
Dro Mall
Thanksgiving Weddings unite many in Wooster area
A Thanksgiving wedding wave hits Wooster and Wayne County as numerous licenses are issued. Unite ceremonies occur at homes and churches with Rev Lowry and Rev Compton officiating. Notable unions include Harry Griffin and Faye Bowman in Wooster and Ellyn Shipley to Charles Langell, with guests from Barberton Massillon Pittsburgh Cleveland and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Wayne County
Appleokeer Town Notes Move In and Church News
Howard Hess and Fox, two Hickory mill hands, moved to Shreve while Will Greas and family moved into the Lasker house. The MFE church will be dedicated soon and a Thanksgiving service was held at the Presbyterian church with Dr Hackett preaching. The third lecture will be at Reform church by Dr Edward Hagerman on The World native in The East Union two. Sunday School Convention met at Presbyterian church. Miss Clara Gepford was present and active. The M E ladies held a Thanksgiving dinner for church benefit. The local woman returned home. a 0R was born to Mr and Mrs Howard Hess on the 26th. Hickory mill will soon leave Applecreek. Recent cold weather, Jr Moore returned from Columbus after an operation and is improving. Mr Beam, afflicted with cancer, has been very low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C C Adama
Adames
Ellyn Shipley
Charles O Langell
Gertrude Plank
Lobentrin
Misa Hiulith Adams
Neice
Elizabeth Adams
Mildred Lehman
Lucy
Wooster High School
University of Wooster
Kansas City High School
Wooster
Kanens City High School
Mia. Langell
W. Larwill Street
James Reed
C. E Frailey
Howard Reed
Barberton
Warren Holloway
Columbiana
Misa Eva Alexander
Massillon
Minees
Nora
Myrtle Shipley
John Langell
Cleveland
Earl Plank
Pittsburg
Howard Hess
Fox
Aichory
Shreve
Will Greas
Lasker
Hietin
MFE
Presbyterian Church
Hackett
Reform Church
Edward T Hagerman
East Union
Clara Gepford
Applecreek
Jr. Moore
Columbus
Mr Beam
Patton Branstetter Tie The Knot In West Wooster
Quincy Patton of Mentor Ohio and Minas Elsie Branstetter wed on Thursday evening November 27 at the Branstetter home in West Wooster. Rev G C Smith officiated in the east parlor with Drucilla Bolus playing Mendelssohn. Afterward guests enjoyed refreshments and plans call for residence in Mentor where the groom works in business after leaving Wooster’s Experiment Station. Out of town guests included Mila Branstetter and Apple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Patton
Mentor
Minas Elsie Branstetter
Marrage
Andrew Branstetter
West Wooster
Ferns
Chrysanthemoma
Mies Drucilla Bolus
Mendelssohn
Helen Jones
G.C. Smith
Lutheran Church
MARRIAGE LICENSES LISTED IN WOOSTER AREA NAMES
A batch of marriage licenses lists couples from Wooster Wooster area and nearby towns including Menter Creston Fredericksburg Orrville Canton Canton and Mt Eaton among others. The report notes a new poison law effective January 1 1903 requiring recording of purchases and labeling of poison and five year record keeping.
Death of Miss Zella Bevard in Wooster
Miss Zella Virginia Bevard, 22, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Bevard, died Monday at 2 pm at home in West Liberty after a brief illness from diabetes and complications. Born in Wooster, she was educated in Wooster public schools. Private funeral services will be held at the parental home Thursday afternoon. Interment in Wooster Cemetery. Thanksgiving sermon by Rev J H Deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zella
Joseph Bevard
Weat Liberty
Miss Bevard
Zella Virginia Bevard
Wooster
Wooster Public Scheols
Wooster Cemetery
Thanksgiving service and real estate transfers in Wooster area
A large audience gathered at the Reformed church for the annual Thanksgiving service with a sermon on Our Country s Debt to God and Posterity. A collection of 41 was taken. Transfers of real estate were recorded in the County Recorder s office, listing numerous lot and acreage transactions across Wooster Orrville West Salem and Greene townships with prices ranging from 25 to 325 dollars and several individuals named in the deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Reformed Church
S E Neikirk
W. DL. Neal
Church of Christ
O A Hills
J H Deeds
M. E. Church
County Recorder
Franka Caroline Staver
Irene Blough
Wooster
Eli Smell
John Snell
Canaan
Emery B. Alleman
Amanda E Wolgswot
Wayne Township
Henrietta J Curry
Marietta
Warner
Plaim Township
Orrville
Anna Forrer
Samuel UK
Forrar
A.B. Heutettler
Isa Heffner
West Salem
Josiah Markley
Ww .A. E. Railroad Company
Greene Township
Rosas W Funck
Joseph T Brough
Emma Myers
Gideon Walton
Cheater Township
Andrew J. Dunlap
Emma Jane Doonlap
Alvin J Rogers
L. H Myers
Mary Guthrie
Daniel Livengood
Seres
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wagrephit
Fenelling
Pssatng
Riley Power
Ashland
Harry Keefe
John Little
Geo. W. Keller
W.A. Mougeys
Burbank
Jacob Hagerman, Jr
Wesley N Cristof
J.P Van-Neat
David Smith
Prebe Mowery
Lakeville
Clem Dertsson
Henry Derr
Canton
Paul Fletcher
Pennsylvania Lines
Ben Avon
G. A. Heaty
Wall Knows
Hale
London
England
George L Woner
Painesville
Wooter
A. FE. E. Taylor
Supt
M. R. McElroy
Berea
Cuyahoga Co. Teachers’ Association
Dee. G
A&a
Geo. W Leyda
Enon
Pennsylvania
Greenawald
F. N. Patterson
Wade Armentrout
H. L. Mc.Cray
Bert Dyche
Akron
Bracleyville
Createn
Hea
M. E
J. P. Blowgh
Oliver
Col
Mallins Enjered
Rheinberger
William H. Roberts
D. VD
LL. D
Hallelujah Chorus
Paul F. Sutphen
pHen
Chadwick
James D Moffat
Washington and Jefferson College
Charles F. Mabery
Case School of Applied Science
Simon J. McPherson
Lawrenceville Academy
Lord
Costa
Robert J Thomson
Bodeater
Synod of Io
Burg Luther
William Mc. Kibbin
David Fryer
Griffin—Bowman
Harry &. Griffin
W. Liberty
Faye M Bowman
C.R Bowman
Jacob Frick
HH W Lowry
Griffin
Heraes Milter
C. W. Lamb
Harry
Montery —Bir
Fygok Praeger
Eva Alosat
Moussillon
Showalter—Jonnson
Marion Showalter
Mary FE Johnaom
Rev
R. F Smith
Hari
Smith—Mougey
Andrew M Smith
John L Smith
South Street
Misa Mary E Mougey
Jacob Moupey
Ray. H W. Lowry
Laing
Franklin
Geo C. Harrison
Glen Hall
Harrison
R C Compton
Mise Hall
Mre. Martin
Rittman
W E. Shaw
New Haven
Langell—Shipley
Appleokeer
Patton—Branstetter
Quincy Patten
Menter
Elsie E Branetetter
Woester
Eliya H. Shipley
John Krahill
Maximo
Hettie Horst
Clyde A Stacie
Lodi
Mary A McGlewen
Creston
Geo. C. Harrison
Ellen Hall
Fredericksburg
Harry R. Griffa
Pitteburg
Fay M. Bowman
Andrew Moore Smith
Mary Elizabeth Mougey
Harvey Treece
Elsie Walty
Martin J. Conrad
Lydia A. Berkey
Canaan Center
Mary E Johnson
Zella Bavard
Kor
J. H. Deeds
R. J Smith of
Bi Township Sunday School Association
Dr. Elder
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