Conference of Second Amendment Voters in Wayne County
The Wayne county Conference of Second Amendment Voters met at the Old Lutheran Church on Saturday afternoon. Chairman Underwood led the assembly with speeches urging unity and taking a strong stance against saloon interests, aiming to elect temperance-aligned candidates and even a potential third ticket if needed. A five-member committee was appointed to draft a resolution capturing the conference’s sentiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County
Old Lutheran
Underwood
Benjamin Ilson
David Thomas
J. J. Ashenhurst
J.J. Ashenhurst
United Action
D. H. Harter
Smithville
Imrhis
Seay M.C. Roach
Store Bay
C. B. Way
Shreve
H. L. Wiles
Wooster
Prohibition
Ohio
United States
B. F. Hoover
Jos. W. Troutman
Madisonburg
David Bittner
Plain
W. A. Underwood
J. T. Wisner
Charit
Fatality at Franklin township winter ferry entertainment
On Thursday in Franklin township a young man named Sheridan Pole died after a disturbance at Briggs hotel house during a winter ferry closing event. James Taylor and Foltz clashed with Pole and Foltz fell, later dying from neck injuries.
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Thupeday
Ai Young
Sheridan
Humber
Nhe
Shi
James T3ylor
Thomas
Taylor
Foltz
Tylor
Mor Sats
Boutlis
Fanelp
Local town debates saloon traffic and social reform
The article notes ongoing concerns over drink traffic as a social issue in a nineteenth century town. It mentions the town’s stance on saloons, notable moves by residents and merchants, and plans affecting local establishments amid reform talk and changes in tenancy.
Wooster News Briefs Highlight Local Trades and Departures
The column notes Cedar Valley land offers from Le Campbell and farm improvements for sale near Wooster, with residents Tyra and Crawford County visitors. It also covers Mrs. Isabella Cole leaving Wooster for New Castle Pennsylvania, the funeral of John Whithem Sr., a court case against Theo Ent indicted for arson, and residents James Gibson’s mental health episode. Last week, Mrs. W. Newkirk and Mr. Geo. Stuart departed Wooster for the West. Newkirk studied chemistry under Dr. Blackburn, while Stuart worked in Big Prairie and will move to eastern Kansas.
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W. Newkirk
Big Prairie
Newkirk
Gol Wooster University
Blackburn
East Liberty Street
Stuart
Bik Prairie
3. W. Leyda
Kansas
Local notes and incidents from the county
Reports include the death of Jacob Rizer in Topeka Kansas after a mill accident, the death of William Kean in Clinton township, and his interment at Maple Grove Cemetery. A note about Don Carlos and his Spanish throne hints at local domestic tensions. A peculiar tale tells of a hawk stealing a hen and returning with an old rubber boot in place of the missing bird.
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Jacob Rizer
Easton
Topeka
Kansas
William Kean
Clinton Township
Methodist Episcopal Church
Maple Grove
Plain Township
East Union
Billy
Jim
Tailors Hoelzel Kaltwasser Offer Spring Stock and Fitting
Hoelzel and Kaltwasser on the east side of the south public square announce their spring stock of cloths and rates. They promise neat substantial work and a good fit with low rates. The editor regrets missing his surprise wedding anniversary celebration and thanks friends for their kindness and good will.
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Messrs
Hoelzel & Kaltwhsser
South Public Square
Hzratp
Pig Finds Lost Stud With Nolonger Hair Surprise
Insurance agent Mr T S Shepherd reports a remarkable tale from Mr A B Taylor of Lodi Ohio. A missing sow on Burr Wood and State Experiment Farms near Lodi was found after six months without food or water and is described as largely hairless yet alive and expected to recover.
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T. S. Shepherd
A. B. Taylor
Lodi
Medina County
Ohio
Ates
George Burr
Burrwood and State Experiment
Shepherd
Taylor
Rheumatism cure touted from Athlop horos and train accident survivor
The clipping describes Mr R C Wright of Gaston North Carolina reporting relief from rheumatism after Athlophoros. It also recounts a severe accident near Smithville Station where John McCoy lost both legs after being struck by trains and received surgery and care at Worcester as townspeople watched a grim scene. The piece notes continued piano and organ sales at Palace of Music with sale postponed thirty days.
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R. C. Wright
Gaston
N. C
J. A. Warwick
Petersburg
John McCoy
Smithville
Philadelphia
Dayton
Wooster
County Cullings and Community Notes from the Township
Local column reports on elections, temperance stance debates, missionary reports from Africa with potato yields, town events, a major accident at Brenneman Miller's mill, church activities, and social events. Mentions include Mrs Grimamyer, Mrs Huntsberger, a leap year masquerade, and protracted meetings. A rich uncle dies leaving 20000 dollars. locals celebrate improvement in Mrs Leo Williams and other residents.
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Africa
A. W. Geiger
Emily
Leo William
Shaffer
Lima
Grace
Ave Baker
Satuday
Zee
Air
Peor Ist Brethren
Reublican
Grimamyer
Huntsberger Altene
Fredericksburg progress and fire engine purchase
The town reports steady village progress with five buildings under construction and a planned store for summer. Mr. Harvey Fedgitt moved into a new elegant building praised as the best constructed in Fredericksburg. The steam fire engine recently bought from Akron Fire Company has arrived but not yet in operation, which may protect property from fire. Wheat looks strong and harvest prospects are good.
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Harvey. Fedgtt
Fredericksburge
Weather and community notes from Lattasburg
The item notes warm sun and green wheat after snow, local illnesses easing as Clara Keerstetter improves from inflammatory rheumatism treated by Dr. Shively. It mentions a March 3 lecture by G S Schroutz on Glimpses of Human Life at the RE. V. Church and a farewell German by Rev. H K Davis at the E V Church. Also reports sugar camps opening with limited yield and a new farm fence invention being discussed by local readers.
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Clark Keerstetter
Clara F Fun‘r
Johnstown
K. Shively
RE. V. Church
G. S. Schroutz
John McFadden
Ratire
Tomas Goldnery Qhae
Chester Tp
Tany
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Conference OF Second Amiendment Voters
Jacobi Geiddliian
W. W. “Wallace
Wil- Bou Orr Hag
Abd
Tions
Abe
Geo. Pluiimer
Ior
Bbs Spe
Arrie
Bath
Ildhoood
Baiauel Montgomery
Lizzie
M. E. Church F
David Neidigh
Sarardh
P. M
T. S. War
iAnn Wartler
Bucher
Peter Larison
Covington
Dave’ Bucher
Cincinnati
Iertha
Sawyer
Kan
Independence
Grgent Ancior
Mis
Ela
Wider
Cb Bed
Rosg
Binsony Bay
AES
Resii Law
Indiana
Flerde
HG Ag Ffilace
Fate Hy Notestein
Feddhiss
le * Campbell
Cedar Valley
Tyra
Bhawford County
B. W
McKee
J .M. Bair
Kalsas
Isabella Cole
New Caatile, Pa
Dr. McKinley
John Whithem
I. H Myers
North Bever Street
Ladies of Baptist ‘Church
Common Pleas Court
State of Ohio
Theoent
Jarson
Gengey
South Market St
Stillw Tl
Midttai
James Gibson
Vacfeure
Mich
tiMry Peter
Mari
Wedridsday
Don Carlos
Spain
Weat
Salem
Mansfield
Smithvie
Salvation of Souls
Fredericksburg
Bredericksbur Yi
Akron ‘Fire Company
Lattasburg
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