Wooster Area Notices and Local Incidents Chronicle
A long column of local items covers church meetings, personnel moves, school debates, public notices, and a deadly accident repair. Highlights include Rev J C Roberts preaching in Wooster M E church, Ed Wertz named Lantern editor, a fatal horse train collision near Oswald, a will case for Mrs Ernestine Branneck, and aPool of civic updates from Wooster and Dalton, with police and fire events and a college wedding at Norwalk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Wooster Preserving Co
Dalton M. E
Banda
J. C. Roberta
Delaware
Mn.e “Durch
Frank “Koatentgder
Woosterhen
Topeka
Kan
Jerome Curry
Wertz
Dalton
Lantern
Ohio State University At
Columbina
Peter Brown
Private Will Stottsberry Died After Yellow Fever Service
Private Will Stottsberry of Company D, 8th Cavalry volunteers, died at his brother-in-law’s home near Wooster on February 8 after contracting yellow fever in Cuba. A military funeral was held with full honors, 21 pallbearers, and a firing detail under Captain Gerlach. Stottsberry, born in Vinton County, was 22 years, 5 days old, and departed in the faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. O. Lorimer
Robert L Armetrong
Freder Exeburg
Ouba
Unaiveratty
Lectura Conras
Ged. O. Lorimé
J. O Campbell
D. D
Canton
Ssrat
John A. Leininger
Co. F
F. O. Gerlach
Stottaberry
Benjamin Marks
Wooster
Stottsberry
Cuba
Charles
Will Stottaberry
Vinton County
Sth Regiment O. N. G
Harry McClarran, Jr
George W. Brown
Howard Albright Quinten
Four and Three Years for family mistreatment
John Burkholder and Mrs. Roas Miller of Canaan township were indicted for criminal intimacy and arraigned before Judge Eason. Burkholder received four years and Mrs. Miller three. The judge noted he would have imposed heavier if they were not of ordinary intelligence. They were taken to Columbus on Monday by Sheriff McCoy. Robbed the Grave anecdote follows about a Philadelphia man praising Electric Bitters, used after doctors gave up. one bottle improved him, three weeks cured. sold for 60 cents at Laubach & Boyd's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesera
Daniel
Edward Daughtery-Jobo
Mike Kanary
Hichelau Wélab
Fanera
Oswal Falton
Auditora
J ©. McClarran
General Aguila Wiley
School Bird
A. W. Blackburn
L. P Obliger
Geo. B. Miller
General Wiley
Bia
Progressive Farmers’ Association
Tintsman
Nellia Ibrig
Mra. L. R. Bowman
J . Bickoean
Jacob Keaslar
W. J. Green
Q. Stitt
Thomas Motzar
John Ray Garver
Misa
Ethel Pope Hanford
Norwalk
E. T. Hagerman
Belle H
Frederic Hanford
Grace Hanford
Eugene T. Bush
D. W. Garver
Weat Salem
Wayne County
Fremont
Ashland
Susan Dice
Daniel Dice O
Manefield
Dice
Wooster
Maea
Boros
Anversl Bomra
H. L. Wiles
Fredericksburg
McCay
Lees
John Burkholder
Mra
Roas Miller
Canaan Township
B. Eason
Barkholder
Mrs. Miller
Baath
Colambue
McCoy
John Oliver
Philadelphia
Laubach & Boyd
Record cold shatters previous low in Doylestown
Frigid spell drives Friday readings to 21 to 25 below zero, the coldest since January 6, 1881 in Wooster. Thursday eased to 2 to 4 below during the day, but by 4 am Friday it plunged as low as 21 to 25 below, freezing school life as residents endure the historic chill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Must a New Jail be Built in Wayne County?
State Inspector's report urges abandonment or reconstruction of Wayne county jail on North Street due to severe sanitary faults ventilation plumbing and sewerage issues. Recommends improvements or building anew with modern jail amenities including proper heating ventilation and drainage. Banquet attendees honor Judge N L Smyeer on retirement from the circuit bench with toasts and guest judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffriea
Columbus
L. Jeffries
Wooster
Wayne County
North Street
John W Bath
W O D. Hart
P. &. B.osner
Board County Commissioners
Ohio
Iacy
Knaub
Archer House
Lhat
N. L Smyeer
Q Circuit
6Th Judicial District
J. M. Swartz
Newark
Robert L. Adair
John McSweenar
McClare
L R. Critchfield
Hiram B Swartz
M. L. Bmyner
John M. Swartz
Jadge Adams
Zanesville
A. Voris
Akron
M Douglas
Manafield
Jadge Brocker
Manefield
T Q. Mengert
O. E McBride
Mansfeld
T Y Me Oray
Manefeld
Aquilla Wiley
R.M Voorhes
Coehocton
H E Bell
John Huston
Millersburg
Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors in Wooster Shelby Perryville
Mrs. Sarah L. Uffoan of Ft Wayne Ave Wooster filed a deed of assignment to Wm F Kean covering in lot 93510 Wooster and stock of goods in a Shelby Richland county store held by B W Hoffman Co. A similar Perryville store is reserved under homestead law. Appraisers set value at 3500 with liabilities around 2000. Bond fixed at 9000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Sarah L. Uffoan
Ft Wayne Ave
Wooster
Wm. F Kean
Noton
Shelby
Richland
B. W Hoffman & Co
Perryaville
Mre
Hoffman
Harry Hoffman
Train wreck leaves passengers shaken after brake failure
The passenger train's air brakes failed causing a severe derailment. The locomotive suffered heavy damage and six cars were mangled. Engineer Patrick Morgan and Fireman Israel Grabl escaped by jumping. Captain Hubbard suffered a severe facial cut from a rope snap while responders worked to free the injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Morgan
Israel Grabl
Bupt
Hubbard
Orrville News and Local Notices Summary
Orrville widow Louisa Lefever receives an eight dollar monthly pension while dredging work northwest of town halts due to bitter cold. Bankruptcy grips former Orrville resident William Lautner, once in Rochester burial case business. Church services set for February 19 at Christ Reformed with Rev Runterholtz preaching German morning and English evening. Mrs. Samuel Plumer recovers from long illness. David Hosler injured after slipping with a milk cup, breaking ribs. John Amaton, Orrville native’s father, dies of heart disease near Eston at 69. Godfrey Gilgen falls from hay mow near town, rescue saves life. William Hellar pension rise from six to nine dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Lautner
Orrville
Rochester
Christ Reformed Church
E. J Runterholtz
Clay City
Ind
Samuel Plumer
David Hosler
John Amaton
D. Amatatz
Orcville
Orr Ahl
Biaron-In-Law
Eston
Orrvilla Oreston
Godfrey Gilgen
Alva Obafio
Williaca Hellar
Mt Eaton News From February
Geo B Roth quits teaching due to illness. Wilson Messner fills in, then Roth returns. Cold week. Worth Warrold ill with pneumonia. Rev Beck unable to fill pulpit. John Welsgarber moves to Orrville. Schilling’s youths attend Mt Baton literary, entertain audience. Hugh Munnner’s funeral held. scholars march from school to ceremony. Local man can walk around fountain ice. Vrrooo Stair completes Ada commercial course, to return home. Frederickebargers visit Lucas Hotel. large party listed. Dr Ewl’s Cough Syrup promoted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. B Roth
Wilson Messner
Heo
Worth Warrold
Beck
Reformed Church
John Welsgarber
Orrville
Schilling's
Mt Baton
Hugh Munner
Robert Lacan Eayé
E F. Lytle
Chas B. Imler
GO Muergan
A. J. Peterman
Wesley Coulter
H. Fixler
O. C. Franks
Jonecint Amusemente
Circuit Court Decisions and Improvements Ordered
Circuit Court judges handed down decisions on cases including Robt. J. Smith v Margarette B Mec Farland et al and Geo. H. Hay & Son v J. Frank Fel ROFs The court ordered improvements to ventilation, a judge consultation room, clerk offices, odor control, new carpet, better chairs and tables, cleaner walls and radiators in the courthouse and to keep them in good order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gircuu
John J. Adama
Bilas M. Douglasa
Joho N. Swarts
Mattura
Swartz
R. M. Voorhen
Coshocton
J. Smith
Geo
H. Hay & Son Va
Circuit Court
Walla
Iy Bucklon
Bear Save remedy advertisement for skin ailments
An early patent medicine ad promises relief for cuts bruises sores ulcers and many skin conditions with a money back guarantee. Sold by Laubach and Boyd at 26 cents per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laubach & Boyd
5th Annual Farmers Institute at Shravo Shreve Armory
The 5th Annual Farmers Institute at Shreve Armory hosts two days of programs on February 27 and 28. The schedule lists music by the Shreve Orchestra and Gramophone Special Vocal Music, recitations, and discussions on farming topics including soil cultivation, fruit tree spraying, and education for farmers and families. Activities feature W R Houlette, 8 H Todd, J Fremont Hickman, and Miss Zolla Sidle among others with various moal, mosaic, and song performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G L. Hoover
A. F Welle
H. Todd
Wakeman
Ohio
W. R. Hourette
Columbians
Moalo
J. H. Todd
Moaic
W.R Houlette
Miss Zolla
Maasic
WR. Houlette
Miley
Maalc
W.R. Houlette
J. Freemont Hickman
Masic
Todd
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McSweeney
Keppel
Pennsylvania
Victor Kelley
Pat Kelley
Fifth Ward
Buckeye Engine Company
Salem
Bryant
Bryant, Mtegary
Wooater High School
No.8 Literary Society
No. 8
Bryant Society
Mesers
Charles Follin
Wm ArcQaigg
Blackburn Ban
Barre Isbela
Meyer
Stats
Thie Roing
Boxwell
Ernestine Branneck
Mise Nettie Branneck
Bouth Buckeye Street
Buckeye and
Bouth Atreets
Anns Btetnomets
Mies Nettle Braeneck
Eoms Wagner
South Street
Nettie Brauneck
Edward Bravoneck
Wagner
Cemetery Street
Edward Brauneck
Theodore Brauneck
Wegner
Brammetz
Mis
Stemnmersere
Alec
Miss Nettie
San Francisco
San Franccisco
Feandolo
Honolulu
Hongkong
Manila
Will Stottsberry of
Co. D
8Th C. V
John Burkhholder
Mra. Rowe
Doylestown
Samuel Frase
Clarence Dannemiller
Tuesaday
Chippens Ditch
Doyleatown
Rittman
ML. Smyeer
Louisa Lefever
MT Eaton
Dr. Ewl
Dellara
JM. Swartz
Hun. & M
Shravo
Shreve Armory
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