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Wayne County Herald

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1903

Page

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Tax Commission Approves $15000 for City Operations

The Tax Commission and the sinking fund board, led by President J R Zimmerman and members I N Kinney John McSweeny George J Schwartz and James B Minter, will consider city department appropriations. They will cap at 15000 despite an 80000 request, aligning with a 10 mill levy and seven mill operating cap to cover running costs and bond interest. Austin Koch Oliver, son of Frank and Jeannette Oliver, died in Wilkinsburg Pennsylvania on June 24.

Tax Ommission and Ainking Fund Board J R Zimmermay I. N Kinney John McSweeny George J Schwartz James B Minter Aum Austin Koch Oliver Frank Jeannette Oliver Wooster Wilkinsburg

William Nold Remembered at Lodge Gathering

About 100 people gathered Thursday evening at the Wooster lodge room to honor William Nold. They marched to his home where Rev S K Neikisk presented him a gold headed cane on behalf of members. Nold spoke thankfully as Mrs Groti Miss Hoelze and Miss Grob performed two musical selections.

Wooster Wiliam Nold S K_Neikisk Nold Toiga Nuld Ete Groti Cora Hoelze Christine Grob Wang Cessian Wang

Toy pistol explosion injures Orrville youth

Russell Wyre, son of H. D. Wyre of Orrville, sustained a severe hand injury last week from a toy pistol explosion. The powder wad entered the palm about three inches and medical staff located and removed it after some difficulty. Tharaday

Russell Wyre H. D. Wyre Orrville

Wooster News Highlights From June 1903

A slate of local items includes property sales, births, marriages, and civic notes. The Snell property on S Walnut sold to Harry Howard for 2200 dollars. Anna Maude Moore and Edgar Willis Snyder wed in Freeport. several locals receive births, marriages, or moves.

Snell S. Walnut At Harry Howard Anna Maude Moore Robert Moore Edgar Willis Snyder Freeport

City Council Vacancy Filled by Mayor in Canada

Judge Lyman Critchfield resigns as city council president amid rumored discord. Mayor Van Nest appoints Charles H. Weiser to succeed Critchfield, who will begin duties at the next council meeting. Also notes coal bid openings for city departments, post office hours on Fourth of July, and a restraining order affecting railway crossings with the Cleveland and Southwestern Traction Co.

Lyman Ritchfald Woorter City Uocil Comaci Mayer Ie van Nest Charles HE. Weiser Critchfield Weiser Kia Erie Cleveland& Southwestern Traction Co Creston

Laid to Rest of Zella Marie Geiselman

Funeral services for Zella Marie Geiselman, young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Geiselman, were held at their Nealnut street home on Thursday afternoon. The service was conducted by Rev S E K Netkirk with church members providing music. Pallbearers were Walter Robertson, Walter D Miller, George Laubach, and Fred Wiggins.

Zella Marie John Geiselman Nealnut St. Inet S EK Netkirk Phoio Walter Robertson Walter D Miller George Laubach Fred Wiggins

Runaway Horse Dashes Through Town Morning Chaos

Ephraim Turner driving L P Obliger’s horse from the barn last Thursday around 10 30 am, the bit broke and the horse bolted. Ephraim, who jumped down to fix it, was dragged several yards as the horse tore through N Market Street, past the square, Diamond Alley, and Zimmeman block, then north to Liberty and west to the fair grounds before returning to the Obliger residence. Several people narrowly avoided injuries during the chaotic ride.

Ephraim Turner L. P Obliger Ephraim N. Market St Diamond Alley Zimmerman Block Liberty Fair Grounds

Frank Etter Injured In Madisonburg Wreck

Frank Etter employed by C D Smith & Son fell from a wagon loaded with poles for the electric road just north of Madisonburg and was badly bruised about the head and neck. He was taken to Squire Zook’s home and remained unconscious for a time. Will Smith and J M Ginter brought him to town in Ginter’s automobile. injuries not very serious. Harriet Bower, daughter of Rev J B Bower, formerly of Wooster, died at her Columbus home June 21. She graduated from the University of Wooster in 1898.

Frank Etter C.D. Smith & Son Madisonburg Squire Zook Will Smith J M.ginter Harriet Bower J B. Bower Wooster I ‘Columbus The University of Wooster

Probate Proceedings Opened in Massillon Court

A Massillon court session before Judge K L Adair dealt with numerous probate and guardianship matters. Final and first accounts were filed for estates of Allison and Swisher, with hearings set for August 7. Guardianship bids and inventories for several estates were approved, and orders issued for sales, transfers, and new bonds as listed.

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