Wooster News Snapshots and Local Notices
Miscellaneous items from Wooster area in 1903 include Abraham Merkel paying for intoxication, Balzer Robber Clinton transported to hospital, a local option election in Glenmont on Oct 17, and property deals such as Gaigey block purchase for 4750 dollars. Also noted are railroad work updates, a fatal horse incident, and an extensive list of advertised letters in Wooster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Merkel
Costa
Balzer
Clinton Tnp
Munsillon Hospital
Jr. Childs, Jr
Wooster
Perryeville
Rickland County
Glenmont
Seventh Annual Reunion of Geldier's Sailors in Wooster
The Geldier's and Sailors' Association of Wayne County holds its seventh reunion in Wooster on Tuesday October 6 at City Park. A parade forms at 10 am from the public square, leading to City Park for 10:30 am exercises with speeches, music, and a noon coffee and pork and beans meal, followed by an afternoon program at the pavilion and a camp fire at the G A B hall including songs, recitations, and short addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geldier’s and Sailors’ Association
Wayne County
Wooster
City Park
Mahlon Rouck
T. B. Myers
Otrvilis
B. van Nest
Trensurer
F. Miller
Mahlon Rowoch
F. M. Miekok
M. M. van Neat
Liewt. Mahlon Rovoch
H C. Martindale
New London
John M. Eberly
G. A. B. Hall
Florence McMannis
M. C. Martindale
Frances Glenn
W. P Schett
Alice Firestone
Charles Berard
Johan M Eberly
Edwin M Weaver of New Mexico dies at 26
Edwin M Weaver son of Daniel and Minerva Weaver died of consumption at Alto New Mexico on Sept 18 1903 and was buried at Chapital on Sept 19 aged 26 years 6 months 31 days. Memorial services were held September 27 at the M E church. Other items note travelers visiting the community and a birthday surprise for Mrs J W France plus a ball game between married men and singles with a 23 to 19 score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin M. Weaver
Daniel
Minerva Weaver
Alto
New Mexico
Chapital
M. EE. Church
M. E. Church
Babbath
Rev
Underhill
L. E. Stamete
Lima
Rbb Jackson
Cleveland
Death of Henry Eberly at 71 in Ohio area
Henry Eberly aged 71 died suddenly at his home east of Moeerland on Thursday September 24 after collapsing while helping threshers. He died the following morning at his home. He is survived by his wife, who is hospitalized in Massillon, four daughters and two sons. Interment will be at Wooster cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Eberly
Moeerland
Massillon
Wooster
William Metzler Dies Sudden on Farm Near Wooster
William Metzler, a 76 year old farmer, collapsed while pitching hay about four miles south of Wooster. He died within five minutes despite companions’ efforts. M W Glasgo and Wm Scotland assisted to relocate the body. He is survived by his wife, four daughters and one son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
William Metsler
M W Glasgo
Scotland
Death of a Wooster Lawyer at 53
John C. Merr of Wooster died at his home on Buckeye street Tuesday morning September 29 after months with lung disease. Born in Holmes County in 1860 he became a lawyer in 1880. He is survived by his wife and three children Mrs. Charles Freash of Canton Mrs J R B Hummelbau and Clement Morr of Wooster. Services were held Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Merr
Buckeye St
Mr. Merr Wrs
Holmes County
Columbus
Charles Freash
Canton
Mra. J
RB. Hummelbau
Clement Morr
Wooster
Obituary: Thomas Carse of Wayne County Dies in Ovid
Thomas Carse aged 65 died September 18 at his home in Ovid Michigan. He leaves his wife two daughters and one son. He was a brother of Wm Caree of Ashland and Miss Libbie Caree of West Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Carse
Wayne County
Ovid
Mich
Wm. Caree
Ashland
Libbie Caree
Weat Salem
Death of Dr Thomas P Shepherd A Wooster Native
Dr Thomas P Shepherd aged 29 from Wooster died in Cleveland Haromat hospital of typhoid fever on Monday Sept 28. Born Sept 29 1878 in Hilliard Ohio he moved to Wooster as a child and later studied at the Cleveland School of Homeopathy. He practiced medicine in Cleveland and had been ill with walking typhoid before his final illness. His mother accompanied him in his final days. Also noted is the transfer of E C Rex from Ashland custody after arrest for forgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas P Shepherd
Annie Shephard
E North
Haromat
Cleveland
Shepherd
Hillard, O
Wooster
T. $. Rhephard
Cleveland School of Homeopathy
Canaan Briefs and Local Notices From Last Week
The column lists Co K 16th Regt OV I reunion plans for Saturday in Canaan, visits by Florence Smith and Samuel Carter, a sick list for Will Kook, upcoming school excursion to Indiana, a church service schedule with Rev Scott and Roy Spargrove, and local moves including Mr and Mrs White returning to Springfield. It notes Blanche Hauenstein and Ray Rittenhouse wedding at the bride’s home, Jace Lickty seeking medical treatment in Cleveland, and news of Mrs Elgin Orr’s death in Medina. It ends with commentary on US Army discipline and post service employability from Ram’s Morn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. K
Regt. O. V.1
Florence Smith
Cleveland
A.D Somers
Samuel Carter
Guernsey Co
Ohio
Mary Scott
Pontias
Creston
Presbyterian Church
Scott
Roy Spargrove
Ions
Mra White
Springfield
Mies Blanche Hauenstein
Ray Rittenhouse
Beck
Jace Lickty
Elgin Orr
Medina
Steele
Orrville
Medina Co
Hall's Catarrh Cure Internal Remedy Description
Internal treatment targets blood and mucous surfaces to cure catarrh. Claims the product is nonquack, prescribed by leading physicians, and uses tonics with blood purifiers for systemic effect. Includes testimonials and dealer information, though specifics are garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Wail
F J Cheney &Co
Props
Tolado
Bold
Arageiste Price
Bali
Wooster Public Library Board Accepts Building Bid
The Wooster public library board met to award the library building contract. John H King of Galion submitted the successful bid of 14140 after reductions from an initial bid over 16000, with work to begin at once and proceed quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees of
Wooster Public Library
John H. King
Galion
Thos Bloer
Mansfeld
Edward E Lincoln
Battle Creek
Mick
Myers & Long
Wooster McClure & Co
Marriage Behind a Marion License Sparks Iowa Notice
A letter from Marion, Iowa, reports that A. B. Gettleman of Ashland obtained a license to wed Amanda Fee of Cedar Rapids and that the marriage was performed by a justice of the peace in Marion. The note mentions Mrs. Muishler with maiden name Amanda Hoe and references a potential arrest if possible. Dr. Elder is listed with eye and ear notes. The Bi County Teachers Association of Wayne and Shark counties plans to meet in university buildings on October 23 and 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers’ Association
Wayne and Shark
Probate Court Minutes Record Guardianships and Estates
Probate proceedings before Judge Adair include guardians appointed for Karl Franklin Hershey and others, administrators named for Frederick Wagner and Wilson S. Tracy, and bonds set. Reports of sale, insolvency representations, and real estate dispositions feature alongside hospital patient status updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B O L. Adair
Jease Good
Karl Frankliim
Hershey
Wil
P S&s Greenamyer
Emma J Young
H.H. Young
Thomas D. Wagoner
Frederick Wagner
Baughman
Mary Smith
Franklin Tnp
F Marks
Wm Stotteberry
JW. Geiselman
Wm. E. Geiselman
Hooter A. Tracy
Clara E
Wo. Tracy
Thomas Wagner
H. Worst
Catherine Rumbaugh
Congress Two
Jd W Johnson
Wilson S. Tracy
Altcreek
Ramsey and Lerner Guilty in Local Misconduct Trial
The circuit court found ex commissioner Lerner and commissioner Ramsey guilty of misconduct while in office. The court affirmed every common pleas decision, while suspension of sentence was requested to take the case to the supreme court. Other cases saw mixed outcomes including affirmations and reversals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lerner
Ramsey
Circuit Court
Common Pleas
McCarthy
Elizabeth Franke
Elizabeth Quinby
Daniel Buchanan
James Elliott
Mattie Black
Burglars Hit Saloon Known as The Bank on W Liberty
Burglars entered through a side door of The Bank saloon on W Liberty Street early Friday, taking about 66 cash and several bottles of whiskey. The thieves seemed familiar with the premises mutely implying regular visitors. Separate incident: a residence behind Schwoeble Rifil saloon alarmed by a window sighting of Mr Big. Also a pocketbook with $20 stolen from Robert Wilson at his barber shop last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Liberty St.s
Schwoeble & Rifil
Big
Robert Wilson
Methodist Preacher Rev Casael Brings Hope to Congress
The community welcomes Rev Casael with expectations of a great work. Local visitors include J W Roseborough and wife from Elmira Falton Co Ohio and others. Aged pioneers John W McVicker and Adam Wiler are noted. Citizens criticize neglect of the north cemetery and urge restoring grass, weeds, and monuments to proper care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casael
J. W. Roseborough
Elmira
Falton Co. O
Golden Dormers
West Salem
Congress Township
Feld
John W. McVicker
Adam Wiler
Congrees
Roseborough
John Fahr
Ashland
Albert Fahr
Red Haw
Thema Brinkerkoff
Golden
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Ainor
Homer
Parsons
Paul Stauffer Haw
Weaturn Reserve University
Keleter Broa
Gaigey
Grast Dyarman
Skreve
Angers
Perrysville
Pennell Supply Co
North Lawrence
Jacob Eberly
Warren
Clara Keatenbader
Frederick Kostenbader
Akron
Ohio Woman Suffrage Association
Mra
Harriet Taylor Upton
Zell Hart
Mary S. Andrews
Laura &. Ray
Elizabeth J. Hauser
Bohoo! Association
J C Clark
Lec
Treas
Orrville Courier
Wheeling
Pittsburg
Ft. Wayne
Quinlan
Dalton Gazette
Will Owens
Will
Buckeye
Schditz Avenue
Pepe
Mia
Mary McFee
Elizabeth Groeviec
Bottle Wilson
Wayne County Soldiers and Sailors
New
William Metzler
University Notes
C. A. Hills
Wayne. Stark Teachers’ Association
S. F. Scovel
East Liverpool
Y M C. A
Chalmers Martin
Baptist Church
Massillon Athletic Association
Jessie Faundel
Holden
Westminster
the University Prohibition Uartet
Reedsburg
Ada Duncan
Killbuck
Thomas Hills
Chicago University
M. W. Numbers
Bloomville
Indiana
Helen Grafton
Little Daughter
Bellaire
J. G. Black
Agnes Mateor
G. Robinson
Mansfield
Stewart
Loudonville
University
Thomas Shephard
E. C. Rex
Canaan
Will Kook
Bixler
Andy Smith
Ind
United States
United States Army
Post-Office
Treasury Department
Carnegie Library
Iowa
Elder
B.F Mark
Win B Slottsberry
Emarnuel Reichenbach
Lnter
Louis C. Ruicbenbach
Massillon State Hospital
Peter Chenevey
W. C. Stouffer
Counnty
Toledo State Hospital
Gall
T the
Ramsey and
Court of Common Pleas
Congress
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