Expense Account Reveals Republican Backing of Anti-Saloon Effort
The record shows Rev. W L Woodard, Anti-Saloon League County Superintendent, filed an expense report with County Clerk Musselman. Of 170 dollars, 105 went to unknown parties and 65 to known parties, with 17 dollars furnished by Republican Committees. Payments covered layors, riders, stenographers, messengers, and clerks, all listed as unknown. The Anti-Saloon League did not furnish funds for the Haskell Harris bill. funds came from the Republican Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Woodard
Anti-League
Musselman
Republican Committees
Woodward
Iivary
Anti Saloon League
Republican Committee
Court of Common Pleas Docket Schedule by Judge Taggart
The Court of Common Pleas under Judge Taggart adjourned to the latest Wednesday. The November term started with Judge Pomerene not yet commissioned. Grand jurors sworn and engaged. The docket lists numerous cases with dates from Nov 17 to Dec 8, including administrator, estate, insurance, and various civil disputes among named parties and companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taggart
Pomerene
Adair and Rehm land case listings and sheriff actions
A compilation of court actions and land auctions from December 9 to December 11 1897. Filings include Adair versus W W tsarver sheriff and Jacob Rehm disputes plus multiple McDowell cases and estates. Also notes commission reception for Judge Pomerene and anticipated qualification. several tracts of land in East Union Congress Canaan and Franklin townships with appraised values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adair
W W. Tsarver
Wm. Rehm
Jacob Rehm
N. McDowall
B. Martin
N. McDowell
State & Gibaon
N. O. McDowell
M. F. McDowell
McDowell
Harvey Santemyer
Pomerene
Musselman
Milleraburg
Taggart
The Century Club Discusses Christian Socialism Topic
The Century Club met Tuesday at Dr R N Warreo's North Street home. Rev W W Criley read a paper titled Christian Socialism, outlining Christian ethics in social relations and duties of rich and poor, employer and employed. Next meeting at Jacob Frick's home with Judge Critchfield addressing Is the popular notion of animal life scientific or Christian?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Century Club
R N Warreo
North St
W. W.criley
Jacob Frick
Resolutions of Respect for J W Desta
A Sabbath School committee in Honeytown memorializes J W Desta, noting God’s providence, urging hopeful faith, and sending sympathy to his family. The resolution records the memorial for the Sabbath School and publication to the family and city papers. Special bargains in pianos organs and sewing machines offered by Cummings, 318 Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Behhalf
Honeytown
J. W. Desta
Babbath School
Daets
Caroutxe Stramr
W T. Marty
G W. Gronarr
Planos
Cummings
Senorer
Kimball
Schubert
Kingsbury
Pocket Pickers Bound Over In Orrville Case
Albert Kauffman brought chickens to town with Col. Hupp and Isaac Horat. Kauffman lost five dollars and papers from his pocket book on the trip back, Hupp and Horst later connected to the loss. A grand jury received the case with bond set at 400 dollars each and the pair jailed after failing to meet the bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrville Crescent
Albert Kauffman
J. J. Gillam
Col. Hupp
Isaac Horat
Mr. Kauffman
Hupp
Horst
Brook’s
Kauffman
Ramsey Squire
W. E. Weygandt
Marshall Arnold
al Arnold
University Notes Reflect Campus Life and Lectures
University notes recount Prof J G Black rushing to Cambridge for his ill brother, frequent daily prayer meetings, and a schedule shift for the U S C lecture from Nov 23 to Dec 8. Highlights include music recitals, faculty changes, lectures by Charles Kirchbaum, and student society events with Mrs Boyd and the McClenahans among attendees.
Latter List No 46 Shows Names for Claimed Letters
Post office at Wooster lists letters awaited pickup dated November 16. Names include Mrs Nancy Anders and Mrs Choppe. Grytizwin addressed to Judge Basbuell and R. Leater. Call for parade letters and provide postage due payment via F Mancuann PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Lapigs
Nancy Anders
Mra
Choppe
Grytizwin
Basbuell
R. Leater
Eithers
F. Mancuann
Banquet Honors Judge Taggart At Wooster Archer House
A complimentary banquet at the Archer House honored Judge Frank Taggart, recently appointed to the Common Pleas Bench by Gov. Bushnell. Roughly 70 attendees heard speakers extol his fair, efficient work on the bench as the event stretched into the early hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Taggart
Wooster
Archer House
Taggart
Common Pleas
Gov. Bushnell
E. Dowell
Culsus Pomerene
Millersburg
John McSweeney
T. W. Bellingham
Conraes
John Mc Bweeney
McClure
M UL
Smyser
John
Adair
Martin Welker
Gien
A Wiley
M. L. Bachwalter
Cincinnati
Samuel B Esaon
J. B. Taylor
Ross W. Fanck
Benj Esaon
Robert Adair
J. H. Todd
H.R. Smith
James E. Snyder
J D. Beer
Charles Happert
Lake F Jones
J. E Barratt
Guo. I. Woner
M. L Spooner
T. O Raynolda
A W. Blackburn
Jacob Frick
W AY. Garver
County Recorder
Fier
Chaffter
Philip Markley
E. O. Hafa
Campaign expense reports filed with county clerk revealed
A Garfield Law filing lists campaign expenditures and receipts for multiple candidates across parties. Notable entries include Rev Woodard with $170.00 receipts and disbursements plus $32.11 board bill. Lake F Jones with $175.70 in travel and lodging. David Wenger $2000 in campaign assessment. Rosy W. Fonck $2500 campaign subscription and $102.10 in travel. and several others with various rail/hotel, postage, and printing costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev Woodard
Anti Saloon League
Republican Party
Shreve Village
O. A. Reider
Lake F Jones
Enos R. Thornburg
Mahlon Roach
Aguila Wiley
David Wenger
M. Brenneman
Political Campaign Expenditures Listed for County Offices
A historic ledger shows campaign spending by candidates for County Commissioner Executive Committee and Infirmary Director. Items include hotel stays, postage, miscellaneous expenses, and large sums paid to the Executive Committee, with names such as John Rameey, J Pocot, D E Foltz, Ira Hindman, and P Cotterman appearing alongside hotel bills and postage costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rameey
J. Pocot
P. Cotterman
Ohio Horticultural Society Annual Meeting at Wooster
The Ohio State Horticultural Society holds its annual meeting at the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station in Wooster on Wednesday Thursday and Friday December 2 3 and 4. The society aims to discuss topics and share information on horticulture open to all and includes fruit growing vegetables flowers ornamentals and related arts. Attendees with any land will find program items on varieties methods insects and diseases and will be provided eating and tea or coffee making facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State Horticultural Society
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Wooster
Ireas
Relentless Reaper claims well known local merchant
Rawson D. Clark a prominent Wooster businessman died at his Spinkst home on Thursday November 11 1897 after a prolonged illness of pneumonia He was born near Applecreek nearly 49 years ago and leaves a wife and one son He held mercantile work most of his life and was a respected member of the Masons Friends and Royal Arcanum A well known part er was found dead in bed Rev Pater Y Landis a Mennonite preacher farmer of Chester township died November 12 1897 after months of feeble health He was brother to D Y Landir and W Y Landin Three children survive His funeral was at Eight Square church George Moore aged 83 a Franklin township resident died November 15 1897 at his brother Andrews home in Mooreland He was born in Ireland and buried at Fredericka burg cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rawson D. Clark
Spinkst
Thuradsy
Clark
D Nice
Pneumone
Iliaean
Applecreek
David Clark
Allen Clark
Capt J. N Clark
Topeka
Kansas
Pureuue
Wooster
Chesen Friends
Royal Arcanum
Pater Y Landis
Chester Township
D. Y. Landir
W. Y Landin
Eight Square
George Moore
Franklin Township
Andrew Moore
Mooreland
Mr. Moore
Ireland
Frederickaburg
Joe Shallenberger
Boston
Joe Hollman
Medina
John Flickinger
Big Home
Milton Two
Bedford County
G Z. Coche
Mt. Zion
Hoff Church
Murray and
Weimer
German Baptist Church
Soavely
Stark
Harrow
Sir Wirt
Frank
al Zell
McFadden
Pleasant Home
Geo
Lewis Hartel
Jacob Hartel
Easton
Divorce Sought by Mrs Irene Hardy Against Dr Neal Hardy
Mrs Irene Hardy of Massillon files for divorce and alimony from Dr Neal Hardy, physician, alleging extreme cruelty and forcible ejectment from the office and home. The petition seeks protection for herself and an adopted daughter, noting ownership of property valued at 50,000. The couple married in Oakland and have no biological children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson & Taylor
Irene Hardy
Massillon
Neal Hardy
Smithville notes recount deaths and local life in Milton and beyond
Smithville mentions John Flickinger's death at his Milton home and his Bedford County birth in 1818. The piece records neighbors aiding George Hooley, various visits by relatives like Soavely of Stark County, and local social events at the Normal and Greene No. 6. It lists blooms seen on the Wooster road, a lecture by H O Martindale, and Thanksgiving services at the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Fike
Mary H. Qochel
Will Fike
Smithville
Mr. King
Brother
South Dakota
Georgetown
Miss Nettlewell
Beaver Falls
Rev
H. O. Martindale
Normal Hall
G. A. R. Post
Battle of
Oblramanga
Wooster
Methodist Church
Amanda Fetzer
Greene
Gerry
Lantz
Oreston
Emma Schmucker
Morgan
Smith
Brenneman’s
Upham
Delta
Yoat Baker
Gerig
Eirds
Chris. Hartzler
Huntesville
Logan County
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Fey
W L. Woodard
Anti-Saloon League
Court House
Zamiryee
Ban
Riga
Jardtog & Davis
Higley
Y M.C
Jettera
Senatime
Bame
olleRe Boys
Hames
St. Liver
Yoder
Court OF Common Pleas
Donad Haverstock
A. J. Thomas
Leonard Schlather Brewing Co
Holser
Bank Ve
Dewitt
Elize Landaw
Henry Frantz
Moline Plow Co
Geiselmeh Brose
Lewis Volkmer
Theo
Teeple
Mary Caolbertron
H. M. Quiberteon
Shilling
Teaiah Byall
Richland Mutual Fire Ins. Co
L. B. Snodgrass Ve. Lyde A. Gillgay. Monday, Nov. 20-5610. R. H. McCance
Va. C
David Ferrer
Cyrus Stratton
Mary Zellers
Obristian Reimer
D. Y. Roebuck
L. O. Miller
Va. J
R Overholt
E. M. Quinby
Jos
Jos. McGlewen
John Etling
O. L
W.R. R. Oo
Geo. H. Laohat
Jacob Huntsberger
J. W Lehr
Jamea Ooc
J. J. Schlaffley
Elizabeth Buckwaltar
Jas. H. Feightner
John Miller
Jacob Hontsberger
Jacob Wenger
Oreston Milling Co Ve
Jon Fotzer
Sheriff's Sales
William Fisher
Rebecca Kichwine
East Union Township
Charles Ewing
M. M. Plymesser
Cddgress Township
Catharine Devinneyve
George Fetzer
Canaan Township
Solomon B. Firestone
Levi Reiter
Tanac Barnett
Catharine Henry
The
W W Criley
D.D
John W Deeta
Orrville
University Notes
J. G. Black
Cambridge
Bis
Music Hall
W. UL. Guns
McCormick, Seminary
Lucas
School of Music
Elizabeth Gillam
Spink Street
G W. Haff
Lowden
Frederickeborg
Misa Minnie Stem
Aavannah
Burgett Welch
Beall Avenue
Swavaln
Fredericksburg
Notentein
D. F. Dickson
Palestina
Charles Kirchbaum
Canton
Mies Emeline McSweeney
Lowell Society
Orlo
Young Ladies’ Missionary Society of Westminster
Margaret Platter
J O. Boyd
Robert 8. McClenahan
New York
McClenahan
Nettie Wallace
James Wallace
Asryout
Egypt
Mugselman
Ohio Horticultural Society
Reaper
Rence
Stark County
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