Demented Soldier Surrenders with Bayonet Claim at Orrville
The Ohio State Journal reports private Louis Deman of Company D, Second U S Infantry, surrendered to Orrville city marshal believing he had slain Private Daniel Ferris during sleep in barracks. Deman, a Cuban War veteran, had a history of drinking and violence, and was believed intoxicated on pay day, confusing past events with present danger. An officer was dispatched from Columbus to take him into custody.
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Ohio State Journal
Louis Deman
Second United States Infantry
Orrville
Daniel Ferris
Ferris
Columbus
Deman
Dellah
Sadie
Columbia
Orryille
Ohio Teachers Reading Circle adopts 1901 02 study plan at Columbus
The board adopts a year long course including Pedagogy Schaeffer’s Thinking and Learning to Think Scott’s Organic Education, literature study Bates on Shakespeare, history Sparkes expansion of the American people and Mathews French Revolution, science Howe and Long on wood lore. May 11 1901 Columbus.
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Board of Control of
Ohio Teachers’ Reading Circle
Columbus
Schaeffer
Scott
Bates
Shakespeare
Sparkes
Mathew
Howe
Long
Must Pay for Lynching
Supreme Court affirms lower court ruling against Champaign county in the lynching case of Charles W. Mitchell. Administrator Benjamin F. Church receives $5,000 under the anti lyning law, upheld on appeal. Also includes church notices, lectures, and local social items from Belmont and surrounding counties.
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Columbis
Supreme Court
Champaign County
Benjamin F. Church
Charles W. Mitchell
Mitchell
Urbana
Twilight Recital at Kauke Chapel May 18
Young Women's Christian Association presents Twilight Recital in Kauke Chapel Saturday evening at 6 30. Program includes organ and vocal solos, piano and violin duets, and a postlude. Admission ten cents. Also notes first freight arrival on new road and upcoming campus events and prizes at Mt Eaton and local carnival activities.
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The
Young Women’s Christian Association
Kauke Chapel
Aaeinberger
Bess Thorne
Harry Sweeny
Barcarolle Tschatkowsky
Calista Kerr
Mika Glenn
Mr Schwartz
Irith
Margaret R Long
Frances Glenn
Nevin Albumblatt
Grieg
Miss Blanche Long
Miss Glenn
Mr Si
Mattinata
Bechtel Alcock
Winds of the prairies and a recruitment ad blend
Prairie breezes turn to tumult as winds race across the plains. An old style help wanted notice seeks trustworthy men and women to travel and advertise for a house with solid finances. Salary $180 yearly plus expenses, with cash payment and no canvassing. references requested and a self addressed stamped envelope to Manager at 255 Caxton Building Chicago.
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Rdapl
Solidinancial
Caxton
Chicago
Sunday School Bazaar Linked to Ohio Convention in Chillicothe
A Sunday School Bazaar will feature in connection with the Ohio state Sunday School Convention to be held in Chillicothe June 4 to 6. Publishers and manufacturers of Sunday School lit erature and paraphernalia will display their wares to inform delegates about current offerings. The convention is billed as the greatest Sunday School meeting, with a round trip fare from all Ohio points and details available from Joseph Clark, General Secretary, Columbus. Also notices seek reliable county reps for a large company with a weekly pay and travel expenses paid, and an eye specialist listing at the Yoder House Parlors with photo pricing.
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Oblilicothe
Chillicothe
Obie
Obio
Joseph Clark
General Secratarr
Columbus
Onio
Wooster and region briefed on local events
Local notices report appointments births illnesses and events. Kenwell named marabal of Mr Eaton while Sanith ville schools plan June 1 commencement. A large tumor was removed from W H Swartz of Jefferson. An infant in East North street family has diphtheria. Reverend W P Schott elected department chaplain of the G A R Abjio. Charles Mosea and Lenora McAles wed by Reverend Campbell. Century Club banquet May 28 at First Presbyterian. George and Ed Hoover injured in a runaway near Applecreek. Kenyon beat Wooster 4 0 at Far Grounds. Ohio battleship christening planned at 881 Francies by Helen Deabler of Golognaa. Boxwell graduates addressed by Rev Esra Notkirk at Cheater Twp and New Pittsburg. Beasin Allan employed fell in cellar near Henry Street sustaining bruises. Wooster area events noting multiple marriages, bail release, and judiciary actions. Closing exercises set for Smithville Normal June 7. baccalaureate June 2. West Salem school board reelects supervisor J Qooder. teachers listed. Retired mayor of West Salem dies at home. Truant case leads to custody for Arthur Marks. Train wreck near Massillon injures cars. crews respond. West Carson church hosts revival starting May 14 through June 2 led by Rev W B Liggett and Rev Mrs Ellen Knog. all invited.
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Conrad Hostetter
Oreston
Dnill Mooday
Canton
J P. Davie
Br C. K. Davie
Woowater
First Presbyterian Church
Lorain
Smithville Normal School
Nelkirk
West Salem Board of Education
JB Qoored
Onaa
Kime
Raby Irvin
Lydia Stranick
Jobo W Ried
West Salem
James W Reid
Marechal Lerner
Arthur Marks
J. W. Marke
Jineteen
Obideen
Various local incidents and notices from Applecreak region
A window at Mike Ootter man’s store in Applecreak was broken on Monday and several pairs of shoes stolen. A small roof fire at Horo’s Bakery Tuesday afternoon was extinguished by employees with little damage. James Bill of Chester owns a 10 power that yielded twins and triplets this spring. invitations for a reception prepared by Mrs Glenn and Mrs Blocher will be hosted at Mrs Blocher’s home on Tuesday. Conrad Hostetter of Creaton, released from a reduced sentence for Petit Jury, was rearrested Tuesday for failing to fulfill crop duties. B Fackler, Harvard Yale debate winner from Princeton, formerly Summer Breeze manager, attended the event. Rev Martin Beck of West Lebanon will deliver a Memorial Day address at Amithville on Sunday, June 2. Henry M. Bterol of Orrville died May 0 at 65. survived by wife and four children. funeral at Gillam residence Saturday. Lews Wilkins, born St Paul 1874, is claimed tallest man in the U.S. at 8 ft 6 in, weight 864 pounds.
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Horo’s
James Bill
Chester
Glenn
John Biochur
Creaton
Petit Jarcany
Egadin
B. Fackler
Harvard
Yale
Pincetour
Pincetour, Mr. Fackler
Summer Breeze
Wal
Martin Beck
West Lebanon
Smithville
Amithville
P.o
Henry M. B Terol Orrville
J J. Gillam
Gillam
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Guernsey Co
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W. J H. Strong
Wooster University
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Boxwell
Cheater Twpe
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