Wooster Preserving Company Proposes Creditor Plan
At a City Hall meeting on a Wednesday in July the Wooster Preserving Company creditors, stockholders and directors approved a plan to continue operations. Indebtedness totals about 45 000 with assets equal. officers liable for around 38 000. 16 000 judgments on file. The plan offers 26 percent paid in 40 days, 25 percent secured by mortgage to be paid over five years, with 5 percent interest, plus option to accept stock for remaining 50 percent. new stock non assessable. Plan unanimously adopted. plant work resumes with large crew.
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the Wooster Preserving Company
Sa “Fhe
Mahlon Roach
State Phil Insists on Harsh Prison Details and Death Penalty Views
An author argues that prisons should be strict and devoid of mercy. He contends visitors harm condemned prisoners and supports minimal contact before execution. The piece questions death penalty propriety and reflects on prison discipline and reform.
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Himsel
Mia
Taxpayers Deadlined For Wooster District Payments
Residents of Wooster City and the nearby townships may pay taxes at this office without penalty until July 20. Those in areas with a local collector must pay there from that date to save trips to the county seat. Dania Herixe, County Treasurer, Wooster Ohio July 9 1901.
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Wooster City
Townships
Dania
Herixe
Treas
Wooster
Ohio
Notable Farm Arrest and Local Burglary Details
On July 4 afternoon Gus Hofacre was arrested after a claim of theft of $135 and alleged free spending observed by officers. He pleaded not guilty before Mayor Smith with bail set at $250. A burglary at Greely Co. mill in West Salem netted 16 cents. D D Paulus goods were stolen. A burial vault for Mrs Ramoney’s interment at Apple Creek cemetery arrived from Ebert Bevington. Pat Snyder faced a $5 intoxication fine.
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John Meters
Alodukesper
Elalios
Gus
Greely & Co
West Salem
D. D. Paulus
Jane Ramoney
Apple Creek
Ebert & Bevington
If I Were Boss Women Deserve Respect on Transit
A reader letter questions how women can protect themselves from verbal and visual harassment on trains and buses. The writer notes street insults vary by region and imagines a boss’s power to improve respect, suggesting sending Eastern men west to learn decency. She cautions against drastic actions.
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Sayar
Iman Kay
Boss
Salomon
Peddler Sells Odd Items to Lady in Quirky Exchange
An exchange unfolds as a peddler offers a mouse trap and then proposes further cheap wares including a dog poison, while the lady declines noting no mice at home. The odd encounter ends with a light, comic tone.
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Tady
scattered thoughts and aphorisms from an old column
Fragmented verses and reflections cover topics from ignorance and bliss to memory and creativity. The piece weaves aphorisms about language, waking, and the social roles of women with stray lines on travel, industry, and religion.
Jeromeville fire destroys three buildings. possible arson suspected
A Tuesday morning blaze in Jeromeville destroyed the hardware store of Kahl and Ewing, the Hall shoe store, and John Wilbon's residence. Despite town efforts, all three structures burned to the ground. Residences of Ira Brandt and Dr. Pocock were saved. The cause is unknown but incendiary activity is suspected.
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Kahl & Ewing
Jeromevillec
Tea culture area in India near 1899 totals 516788 acres
The article notes 516,788 acres under tea culture at 1899 end, six percent in Assam, 35 percent in Bengal, ten percent in the northwest and northern regions, with other districts including Nilgiris, Malabar, and Travancore in southern India. It mentions a dialogue exchange from the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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Tadia
India
Assam
Brahamaputra
Sarmee
Bengal
Peorignes
Nilgiris
Malabar
Travancors
Germany's Wine Crop Affects Prices Across Europe
Germany's wine crop mirrors France and other European vineyards with lower prices due to hot weather. Heavy traffic delays hindered Pennsylvania R. R. service from supplying cars for the Reformed and Christian church picnic yesterday, delaying the event again indefinitely.
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Germany
France
Europe
Pennsylvania R. A
Reformed and Christian Church
Eighth Regiment to Camp George K Nash Toledo and Exposition
The Eighth Regiment in Camp Co D left at 7 10 this Thursday morning for annual encampment at Camp George K Nash in Toledo. Next Tuesday the regiment breaks camp to travel to the Pan American Exposition for several days to participate in Ohio Day ceremonies on July 1. Attorney General Sheets rules health officers may set salaries for department employees and the council must fund them.
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Sheets
Strathern and Morris plan new 40 by 70 building
Strathern and Morris of Galion will erect a 40 by 70 foot structure at West Salem for a stage and hoop mill, indicating development in the local industry and construction activity.
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Strathern & Morris of
Galion
Weat Salem
A Tender Courtship Scene From Tamnecses River Region
In a reminiscence by Haweis a young man pursues a village girl at a spring. He offers marriage and a ride toward Slater Mag’s in Erwin, promising a dress as incentive. The girl eagerly agrees, mounts a horse, and rides off with her mother’s warning fading as they depart at dawn.
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Meny
Tamnecses
Haweis
Unies
Senn
Fregpond
Wé Country
Erwin
Slater Mag
Lewe
Abe
Indian Reservation Survey Invasion Sparks Indian Alarm
A U S surveyors party in the Co manche Indiana reservation faced a hostile assault by a warpainted group of Indians defending land divisions. The men fled toward the Texas line as mounted troops from Fort Sill were dispatched for protection. A mass misgiving about the event circulated, with some attributing it to a ranching prank.
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United States
Comanche
Indiana
Washington
Francisco
Texas Line
Fort Sill
Uncle Rasberry
Deacon Thompson
Eee
Chas. Sauvain
Walter Fisher
Maysville
Squire Howenstein
John Fleck
Harp and Barn Struck by Lightning in Maya Iills
On July 2 Wo Musaser's harp at Maya Iills was struck by lightning and damaged. On July 6 August Cham pley's barn at the same place was struck and caught fire. a cow was killed but the blaze was put out with little damage.
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Musaser
Maya Ills
Champley
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Program For Primary Teachers’ Union
Mabel Wilson
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Jennie Warner
R. J. Smith
Leeson
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J. C. Talbot
Nettie Stevens
Margaret King
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M. E. Gordon
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George Winglebdat
Thassali
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cora Jennings
Columbus
William Glasby
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