Death Roll of 1896 Burials at Woos Cemetery Listed
A 1896 death roll lists 312 burial permits in Weeeter Cemetery, naming names and ages by month from January through December, with numerous individuals including Grace Armstrong, Jennie Smith, Lorenzo Forker, Mary Abler, Cyrus Segner, John Hoelze, and many others. The Catholic section notes a stable year with several names like Sophia Buchholz Schmeldt and Walter Shay, ending with an advertisement for a corn sheller by the Hand Corn Sheller company next to the Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Sophia Buchholz Schmeldt
Lella Rancci
Annibulus Gentile
George O. M. Gladish
Walter Shay
Garrett Prondiville
Sterling news notes and local visits in Canton trip
Rev E B Weimar spent several days with relatives in Canton. M r Sauvain D H Lor eaux and M ise Ella Loreaux, Wooster students, vacationed at home. Prof E Sauvain visited a friend in Stark county. Miss Nett Amatutz stayed with her father in Toledo. Miss Mary Myers of Youngstown visited Carrie Beichler. Della Amatutz toured West Virginia. A telegraph line named A and L to link north and south Sterling is planned. Phonograph concert at A B church by Hoover and Lee drew a large audience. H Sauvain preached at U B church and spoke at Royal Arcanum lodge. Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder promoted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesars
Nelson Sauvain
D. H. Loreaux
Mise Ella Loreaux
Wooster University
Thair
E. Sauvain
Stark County
Nett, Amatutz
J. B. Amatuts
Toledo Aevys
Mary Myers
Youngstown
Carrie Beichler
Della Amatutz
Virginia
North
South
Sterling
A. B
Messrs Hoover and Lee
H. Sauvain
U. B
Royal Arcanunf Lodge
This Place
Jury Trial Schedule Notation in Common Pleas Court
Judge Taggart assigns jury hearing dates for numerous cases in the Common Pleas Court this week. Listed are Quick vs Wenger, McCoy vs Jones, Laughton vs Brothers, Eck & Co vs Curry & Co, Ergest vs Bonenthiel, Rehm vs Rehm, Silver vs B&O R R Co, Harry vs Leinor, Poulston v Lally, Poulston v McNair et al, Kelly v AYE, Bucher vs Gosselman et al, McCance vs Co A C, Spencer vs Spencer, Berry vs Deweese, State va Leman, State vs Holstetler, State vs Cartier with dates ranging January 6 through 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taggart
Common Less Court
Quick
Wenger
McCoy
Jones
Laughton Va. Brothers
Eck & Co
Curry & Co
Uth
Ergest
Bonenthiel
Rehm
Sliver
Harry Va
Leinor
Poulston
Lally
Poulston Vey McNair
Eek
Kelly Ve
Bucher
Gosselman
McCance
Two Lives Saved by Dr King’s New Discovery
Mrs Phagles Thomas of Junction City Sl was told by physicians with consumption there was no hope yet two bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery cured her and she says it saved her life Mr Thos Eggers 139 Florida St San Francisco suffered a dread of cold approaching consumption tried many remedies then bought one bottle and in two weeks was cured He is very grateful Free trial bottles at Laubach and Boyd’s Drug Store Regular size 50c and 1 00
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laubach and Boyd’s Drug Store
Appointments Fill County Vacancies After Law Change
Owing to a law change, County Commissioner and County Recorder vacancies were filled by Probate Judge Auditor and Recorder, who on Monday appointed Michael M Miller to serve until September and Florien Schaffter to fill the Recorder post. Both are re-elected officials and deemed efficient public servants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael M. Miller
Florien Schaffter
New Year Passes Quietly in Weileraville Community
The River Brethren wrapped up their Paradise Union meeting on Saturday night. Mrs. Mary Walter, widow of Scott Walter, was buried at Paradise Union cemetery Sunday with services led by Rev. D. M. Irvin. Thieves broke into David Caller’s home Saturday evening during church services and stole a good overcoat, rubber boots, and other clothing. 8. 8. Yoder made a quick trip to Indiana to bring back a partner or lifte, hoping their voyage across life’s sea will bring many pleasures. Electric Bitters are recommended for old people needing medicine to regulate bowels and kidneys, offering a gentle tonic without alcohol or stimulants, aiding digestion and strengthening organs. bottle prices listed. Teachers and entertainment committees can view sample souvenir report cards at the Herald Office, N. E. Corner Public Square, Wooster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River Brethren
Paradise Union
Mary Walter
Scott Walter
Paradise Union Cemetery
D. M. Irvin
David Caller
Yoder
Indiana
Ufe’s Sea
Lanbaneh & Boyd
Herald Office
N. E
Wooster
Arleson
University of Pennsylvania
Miss Pendleton
Overlin College
Weetminster
Mias Mary Rabin
Richmond
Harry Horn
Lima
Chicago
M. E Wright
McCormick
Prof. Boyd
Cleveland
Akron
J T Glenn
Toledo
Bloomington
Mise Lura Kean
Mies Minole Fitch
University of
Claveland Medical College
Ellyn Shipley
Perrysburg
O. O. Adame
Westminster
H. Young
Ada
Kauke Chapel
Gobeen
India
Walter Gillam
Chas
Cornwall
Robert Tracy
Harry Kendrick
Will Henderson
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
Kirkwood
Wayne County Agricultural Society Elects Board of Directors
At a Wayne County Agricultural Society meeting held last Saturday in this city the following gentlemen were elected to the Board of Directors Albert Houser Chester T Armstrong Canazan E G Ebright Clinton Martin Welker Wooster W A Taylor Wooster The directors holding over are William Armstrong Canan J O Sidle Plain L B Rudy Sugarcreek C F Rumbaugh Franklin H M Musser Plain A board meeting to elect officers will be held later this month with date not yet set Buckles s Arnica Baire
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County Agricultural Society
Albert Houser
Chester
Armstrong
Canazan
E. G. Ebright
Clinton
Martin Welker
Wooster
A. Taylor
William Armstrong
Canaan
J O Sidle
Plain
Rudy
Sugarcreek
C F. Rumbaugh
Franklin
H M Musser
Buckles
Arnica Baire
Baez Salve cure all skin eruptions and piles
An early patent medicine claim offers Baez Salve as a universal cure for bruises bores ulcers fevers eczema and piles with a promised money back guarantee and price of 2 percent cents per box sold by Lavssce and Born.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baez
Lavssce & Born
Week of Prayer Observances Begin in City Churches
The annual Week of Prayer opened with union services at the Methodist church led by pastors from several churches. President Scoyol of the University delivered a powerful sermon on The Out pouring of the Holy Spirit that moved the audience and promises good outcomes for the week. Afternoon and evening services followed at various churches, with topics such as Repentance toward God and Faith in Christ discussed by different clergymen through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Scoyol
University
First Presbyterian Church
J. C. Campbell
D. D
UP Church
Campbell
Bothel
Ross
Christ
Holiday visits and local social notes in Madisonburg
Madisonburg reports a string of holiday visits and family gatherings. Jacob Hoffman and Akron wife stopped by relatives. Robert Slater of Smithville visited friends. Spade and Holmes county bride spent Christmas with Jacob Kintner. William McEwen of Georgetown visited son-in-law John Hitler. Henry Coppos traveled to Lestonia to see brother Levi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Hoffman
Akron
Robert Slater
Smithville
Mr. Spade
Holmes County
Jacob Kintner
William McEwen
Georgetown
John Hitler
Henry Coppos
Lestonia
Levi
William Caskey
Charles Ellett
Greenville, O, Ia
Annual Election Notice at the Wooster campus
The Annual Election will occur next Monday evening January 11 at 7 o clock. Members are urged to attend in person for a secret ballot. Proxy use is restricted until eight o'clock. The report highlights campus events and faculty notes during the break including lectures and visits by alumni and guests at Kauke chapel and surrounding Wooster activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of
Pyraon
Vocal Society to stage first concert at Lutheran Church
The Vocal Society of one hundred voices directed by Wee Miss Ida Hough will perform their inaugural concert next Tuesday evening at the Lutheran church. A soloist is engaged and a fine program is planned, with concerts to begin at a standard time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vocal Society Conalating of
One Hundred Voices
City Council Proceedings Resolve Street Repairs and Lighting
City Council met Monday with President Zaring presiding. The Light Committee recommended keeping the High street electric light where it is and not moving it to Spink street. A resolution ordered Street Commissioner Blark to repair Madison avenue sidewalks from the overhead bridge to Applecreek for pedestrians to Wooster Cemetery. Merchants and butchers petitioned for an ordinance regulating peddling and hackstering. attorney J. E. Snyder advised, but no action was taken as no ordinance was prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zaring
Moessra
Bell
Ner
Horn
Rhodes
Smyser
Odenkirk
Smith
Committee On Light
Brugner
Spink
High Street
Spink Street
North Street
J. E. Snyder
Snyder
Artist Recital and Praise for Cellist Heydler
The article quotes multiple newspapers praising cellist Mr. Heydler for a superb tone and eloquent interpretation. It notes his breadth of tone, delicacy, and sureness of technique, placing him in the front rank of cellists and highlighting his collaboration with noted players and soloists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heydler
Theerg
Afr
Obaz
Heydsler
Detroit
Charles Heydler
Burlington
Social at the home of Daniel Scavely a success
A social gathering was held at Daniel Scavely's home last Saturday evening and proved successful. Local guests included Misses Hofacre and others, with more events noted nearby and a wedding at the bride's parents' home attended by about one hundred guests from Mt. Eaton, West Lebanon, Orrville, Millerburg and Wilmot. Mrs. Lillich has been ill but is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniiel Scavely
Mies Horn
Bealville
Mr. Rose
Missea Della
Pearl Harper
Minnie Zook
Minnie Graker
Annie Reed
Horteney
Almeds Bodd
Hofacre
Ira Budd
Tigmbull County
Miss Nettle Minser
Near Here
Ourtia McFarren
Near Elton
Mt. Eaton
West Lebanon
Orryille
Milleraburg
Wilmot
Bed Fire Threatens Old Jefferson Homestead
A Monday blaze in the Zercher homestead on the Jefferson edge nearly destroyed the home. A stove pipe passing through the floor fed the fire, filling the room with smoke and forcing responders to access via the portico roof. Neighbors arrived in time to save the house, with only a bed and floor damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. Enfield
Zercher
Jefferson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Weeeter Cemeterie
Wooscemeterian
Grace Armstrong
Jennie Smith
Myrtle May Oyler
Margaret B. Yocum
Rolla A. Horst
Levi Thomas
Lorenzo D. Forker
Peter Fratley
Mary Abler
Mins
Agnea_Robertson
Florence Hoyer
Marcel
Thomas P. Spear
Charles P. Fisher
D.dega
Sarah France
Marc
George Laubach
Mary A. Wallace
Nancy N, Mateer
James A. Leyenberger
Matilda G. Geigey
Kate Fornsteell
Katharine Koatenbader
Janet Wallace
Lydian J. Geyer
Loretta Ann Scotland
Margaret Guring
Jane E. Peckinpaugh
Cyrus Segner
Mary Ann Craighead
Susan Helps
Nettie Burns
Warner Miller
Anna Gasche
Elizabeth Gaunt
Flora B. Hurst
Asth Foglenon
John Hoelze
John Reamer
Samuel H. Wilson
Adam Ellsperman
J.T. Scarf
John G. Hammer
Busan Jackson
Ohio H. Taylor
Mary E. Dice
Elias D. Whitmore
Mary O. Marks
Cbristina Gaache
Sarah A. McCoy
Florence L. Swank
Roy Shannon
Julia A. Miller
Albn O. Hayes
John McCoy
Gueste Gilland
Jacob Rhein
Eliabeth Beerbower
James T. Atkinson
Ruth E. Rope
Susan Patterson
Ianbella Hamilton
Margaret Mootersbaugh
Amos. E. Bweeney
Wm. Hoffman
Adam Kurtz
Mary H. Foust
Russell Smith
Peter Schuch
Rosina Arm
Susannah Roth
Lydia Littler
Harry D. Jacobs
Bertha G. Levers
Lyman Warfel
Martha A. Papears
Fred McClure
John
Goranch
Terasl-Grady
Lola Levers
Catharine Bahl
James W. Palmer
Jon. BR. Swartz
Edward
Dowell
Rolla E. Brewster
Chan, O. Knight
William Rhodes
Walter F. Clark
Philip Teas
Talant Non
James Penick
Dora
Shannon
Ellen D. Miller
Dorothea Trapes
Nancy Collier
Anna Stuller
Henry Bringger
Henry Robison Harrison
Jeuie Marie Smith
Mary E. Fitzgerald
John B. Egan
Christina Boyhan
Court House
Weimar
Canton
Dr. Price
Weileraville
Madisonburg
David Glassgow
New Pittsburg
New Yesre
Jerry Glassgow
Hayden Kintner
Levi Feightner
Overton
Dr. Young
William Landis
William Oiskey
Simon Brenneman
Mr. Brenneman
Smithville Milling Co
Emma Lehman
the Wooster Building and Loan Association
Plank & Gray's
Wayne County
University Notes
R. F Edwarda
J. R. Lloyd
Lane Seminary
Lane
Ethel Dano Roberts
Dr. Campbell
City Council Proceedings
Violoncello
West Leebanoxex
Plank & Gray Wooster
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