Wooster Area Notices and Local Events Chronicle
Local notes report Palmer purchasing a weekend residence for $1500 and a birth to Thomas Mil and wife of Alliance. Mrs. Catherine Norton aged 85 suffers a hip injury. Deaths include Debs Bricker and two Chicago sisters from scarlet fever. Fire destroys a farm house near Applecreek and a Wooster sawmill fire causes losses. Trials include Edward Weaver’s case and a North Lawrence mill fire. Two weddings recorded in Chicago and Wooster. The Wooster Millerburg poultry show returns with officers named and a December 1908 target date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acow” Palmer
Uekeye
Wefer
Thomas
Mil! ‘Rand
Alliance
Woeeter, Jan
Catherine Norton
David Thomas
Norton
Debs Bricker
Wooster
Barberton
A. A. Welgamot
Applecreek
Abraham McClelland
W. E. Weygandt
Edward Weaver
Chester Two
Chiee Etter
Howe
Weaver
Gmilth
Joseph W. Lehr
Mary C. Newell
Weoeter
Chicago
Ray Gaild
Newell
Ebedridd-ane- Greem
Love Courtship and Marriage Lecture Sparks Local Tale
In a Lebanon Valley College chapel lecture on love and marriage Rev John De Witt Miller urged men to kiss their wives as in early marriage. An elderly man later recounted kissing his wife and receiving a puzzled, humorous response, illustrating changing marital sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon ‘Valley College
John de Witt Miler
Philadelphia
Deadly Prussic Acids and Quick Poison Action
The text notes prussic acid formed from animal refuse and blood with sulfuric oil present. It explains the pain in the throat and near the heart, and that antidotes are scarce. If time allows, inhaling ammonia may relieve symptoms and lessen the certainty of death.
First Judicial Powers For a Woman in Henry VIII Era
The article notes Henry VIII granted judicial rights to a woman, Lady Anne Berkeley of York, allowing her to act as judge, appoint a commission, and sentence men who killed her deer and plundered her park. The sovereign’s endorsement marks a historic precedent in royal authority over women’s legal roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry VIII
Anne Berkeley
York
Old Memories Stir as Beth and Blanche Reveal Ties
In a dialogue from a dramatic scene Mrs. Y blushes as she recalls an engagement to Walter while Mr. Younghusband mentions Blanche. The exchange hints at hidden pasts and strained relationships in a tense domestic moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beth
Mr Younghusband
Wellington Beere
Mrs. Y
Walter
Mr. Y
Blanche
Unclear Spat Cited in Chicago News Exchange
Fragmented dialogue cites a marital spat with remarks on folly and luck. The text references a wife calling the husband foolish for luck, marked as a Chicago News item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
Wax From Trees The wax palm of the Andes described
The wax palm of the Andes grows up to about 200 feet and thrives on plains and mountains. The wood is tough and durable used in carpentry. Wax from the pits between trunk and fronds is grayish white and as pure as beeswax, used for candies. A peon can gather twenty to thirty pounds per tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andes
Measure of Succema and labor of men
A quotation on labor as a proportion of time between sowing and harvest. It argues that the farther we place our aims from ourselves, the less we witness what we have ignored, and the broader the measure of success becomes, quoting Jobp Rvekha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobp Rvekha
A Symphony of Colors and a Ghost Walk
The New York Tribune notes Gray’s Elegy In a Country Churchward as a reason to make the ghost walk. It recalls Gray’s mix of duns and blues shaping a vivid recollection of the author.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray
New York Tribune
Breach of Etiquette in Army Discharge Query
A friend questions a colonel about a discharge from the army. The colonel confirms he was discharged for turning his back to the enemy. The exchange appears in the Philadelphia Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brupber
Philadelphia Record
Stop Look Listen at Railroad Crossing Sign
A reader recalls a railroad crossing sign urging travelers to Stop Look Listen for safety. The note reflects on timeless guidance seen as one of the best pieces of advice for a safe journey through life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Attorney General Rules County Duty in Coal Dealer Case
Attorney General guidance states local counties are responsible for prosecuting illegal coal dealer combinations, noting the case targets retail dealers rather than corporations and focuses on activities within a single county. The advice outlines that prosecutors in affected counties should pursue ground period actions against unlawful combinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mys
Bheem
Amd
Phosta
Suit Against Wooster City Over Interest Claims
A suit filed in U S court by Montpelier Saving and Trust Co seeks 7140 dollars interest on ponds parths set by the city of Wooster in 1892. The suit argues interest was payable semi annually and that Wooster has failed to pay. Betty Roscio, an infant star, was mobbed by admirers causing injuries that kept him from performing. A tale recalls de Langy, courtier to Louis XV, who was punished by ladies with kissing until he died after a blood vessel burst during the ordeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
City of
Wooster
Montpelier Saving & Trust Co
Ponds Parths
Whey
Betty
Roscios
Wis Ibrown
MM. de Langy
Louis XV
Merc
Rabbits as Acrobats in Field and Barn Walls
A curious note on rabbits showing surprising climbing feats. The text compares rabbits with rats, describing rabbits leaping from trees and climbing stone walls, quarries, and even ivy on house walls, and notes their agility beyond common perception.
Cinderela and the Ghase Slipper debate in translation
Critics dispute the line of the fairy tale about the slipper in Cinderela and the Ghase Slipper. They argue the original French term pantoufle en vair means fur slipper, not glass, and the translator mistook it as verre, altering the object described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cinderela
Ken Slipper
Beadline
Cinch and Catarrh Cure Advertisements Mixed
The text blends a spoof about a cinch involving a woman and a belt with an old Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement. It references F. J. Cheney of Toledo and a testimonial-warm endorsement from several druggists. The piece imitates vintage newspaper language and parodies commerce and medical ads of the era.
Berne and Dalton Residents Mentioned in Notice
Mamaiata 1Li¢Aren Wathen Moser of Berne and Emma Moeer of Dalton Tad appear in a local notice indicating names involved in a civic or community record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wathen Moser
Berne
Emma Moeer
Dalton
Wooster Free Library Trustees Elect New Officers
At Wooster Free Library Association meeting on January 7 officers were chosen led by President James Mullins and Vice President Capt W O Beebe. George J Schwartz is treasurer and H D Stauffer secretary. A library committee includes Mrs George J Schwartz, Prof Haupert, Miss Lurs, Kean and Rev D Stauffer. Mrs McBride is elected librarian as about 200 new books to be added.
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Trustees of Wooster Frea Library Association
Preadent
James Mullins
W. O. Beebe
George J Schwartz
H D. Stauffer
George J. Schwartz
Haupert
Lurs
Kean
D. Stauffer
W.O. Beebe
Schwartz
Rcome
McBride
Sefatamt
Estates and guardianships fill Wooster docket record
A Wooster court proceeding list shows numerous estate administrations guardianships and real estate sales. Appointments include Amandus Winkler administrator of Lawrence Bo Winkler estate and Mallie Slutzx administrator of Chase Slutzx estate. hearings set for Feb 6 Feb 9 and Jan 5. bond amounts range up to 6000. sales approved and orders issued for various estates including Eliza Armatrong David Lehman and John Steier. An annual meeting elected directors for the Wooster Preserving Co. with directors J W Wilson WOW Wallace Epraim Lehman Jos aydertas M Lovett D C Curry and LP Cutger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amandus Winkler
Lawrence Bo Winkler
Sail Real Estate
Mallie Slutx
Chase Slutx
Canaan Township
Andrew J. Welty
Samuel Hoever
John B. Moore
Eliza C. Armatrong
Mall
Eleazer Wolgamot
Joseph Shelly Veecourt
Elmer K. Stamp
Sarah Bechtel
M.S Goodman
Francia Whittier
Christian Andersons
George M Anderson
Augustus Young
Kent A Young
Harry B Hertolette
Cleyse Berdette Et
Nathaniel Seliday
Elizebeth Roach
Plain Township
E Smith
Ira L Smith
Harry J Keslar
Henry Jacob Keslar
W of
Kean
Hoptel
Wooster Towasty
Valentine Gedoer
Lev Neigwane
Brad Stra
Eatatey Nol Rover
Guard Wi
Jacoina Kim
Ioe
Greene
E McFadden
George A Sturo
Andrew Blacksten
Bond
Alma J Metten
H McMillen
D Ho McMillen
Andrew J
Blacketon
Dannl Foork
Wilhennga
Jac Che
Jacob Ster
John Moore
Elize Armatrong
Rob Snyder
Perry Yarnefter
the Wooster Preserving Co. Heal
J W Wilson
Wow Wallace
Eptraim Lehman
Jo Saydertas M Lovett
D.C Curry
Wooster Experiment Station speakers at farmers institute
Prof Parrott lectured on birds and pests with stereopticon views, highlighting insects such as codling moth and leaf beetles, and the benefits of nesting for birds to control pests. Thorne discussed Hessian fly and wheat field protection. farmers urged autumns treatments and wheat timing to reduce damage. Also local real estate transfers noted in Wooster area.
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Sue Ashland Press
Loudonville
Sue
Thades
Akron Democrat
Wooster
Ohinoh
Chiskadev
EE Thorne
E.speriment
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Sino
Pheeviuy Center
Pereon
William
Fremanem
Pennsylvania
Ceverabribs Rosently
Rey Meer
KE Larwill
Tom Stevens
Stevens
E. L. Emmerich
Mrasillon State, Hospital
Ming Rose Kieffer
Hease and
Faton East
Bowman St
Dr. 4. & KE Taylor
Nash
McKinley
M. KE
Charles Role
G. Buck
H.E. Mutersbaugh
Mise Edayb Messper
B. A. Mesemer
Akron
J M. Deeds
Bewin
Atthcateld Mo Oteatt
Hamec Jones
Sarah Gillespie Jones
Martha Jones
Milleraburg
St., Millereburg
C. W. Kin ‘Nig
J. M.yedar
Fyaha A. Lets
Pany J. J. Kbiaser
S. Cass
Wesster
Montpelier Safieguand Trust Co
Ginegen Ectro
Hall
F.J Cheney
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Wanarne
Homandtason
Wheleaste Dragegista
Tis
Mamaiata
Tad
Trustees of
Public Library
Pru Ale
Judge & Adair
W.A Craig
Stephen Browne, Jr
Joseph Gallagher
Mary King
W.F. Kean
Jebmy H. Bartel
Weeeter
George A. Caslin
Neal P. Carin
John Steier
Zella M. Steler
William Maeser
Barah Maeser
I B. Aylenworth
Gee
BR. Newkirk
G. Augnatue M. Young
Kent A. Young
Certaii
Willis Bishop
Eliza
Beth Kelly
Peckinpwugh
Ommnss Cners
Alfred Vapoer
Henry
Isqiak Bogen
Anl
Tts Thoree
Prof Parrett
Wiliam Teagle
P E. Bowers
Canaan
Oward P Schaffter
Mabaton
Vaentine M Bauer
Amos B Lichty
Yao Jnan Roilaupert
Anne Riuchwine
East Union Township
Wade Nattzger
Frank A Nattzger
Jacob Mouges
Wooster Township
Russell Elott
W. H W. Wright
Ota
Rittomna
Haniel HH Kindig
Angelioe Sworeland
Fmlinten Township
John Byers Teire
Laind Hays
Burbank
Sarah Walter
John Shelt
Baughman Township
Marin Fo Weygandt
Henry Shelt
John C McClarran
George W Weidrich
Monroe Slater
Elder
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