Wooster Endowment Drive Aims At One Million Dollars
At the Synod meeting the University of Wooster funds were discussed with a goal to raise a 1,000,000 endowment in two years. A debt totaling 60,000 plus building fund deficit remained, with pledges previously made by L. H. Severance and others. By dinner, 14,000 had been pledged, and the remainder was soon raised, with prospects of a 100,000 gift contingent on further Synod pledges.
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University of Wooster
University
Ter
Wooster
L. H. Severance
Synod
Palmer
Columbus
Dickason, Compton and
Vance
Scovel
Busy Time at Mayor's Office Sees Fines and Arrests
Wm Parker paid 10 dollars for indecent picture buttons and 50 dollars for operating a gambling device last Thursday. George Flory was arrested and fined one dollar for intoxication. George Hawking paid the same, for the same offence. Frank Hogan was caught pocketing a Cleveland man last Wednesday and placed under a 500 dollar bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Parker
Caste
George Flory
George Hawking
Frank Hogan
Cleveland
Burglary Victims Lost Jewelry and Cash in Series of Thefts
The Jeffries residence was entered last Thursday evening while the family was away. A silver watch, rings, and a purse with 17 dollars were stolen, with some items hidden by the homeowner. Items were recovered and other silverware and a gold watch escaped notice. A separate break in at the Louvain residence yielded about 10 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemuel Jeffries
Bergiare
Collision on Electric Road injures Wooster residents
A collision on Electric Road between an outbound Wooster electric car at 2 45 pm Monday and an attraction car injured several Wooster residents. The passenger car struck and damages included a crushed front, with R C Taylor suffering a wrist injury and L B Bolus sustaining facial injuries as others were bruised.
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Wooster
R C
Taylor
L B. Bolus Hid bin Teg Burt
Lion Tamer Fined After Wooster Show Incident
Richard DeKanzer the lion tamer was fined six dollars and cast for striking William Mowery who provoked him by asking many questions during the Wooster animal show last Saturday. The same report notes the death of John Power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard DeKanzer
Animal Show
Wooster
Wm. Mowery
John Power
Power 26 Dies in Denver Remains Brought to Wooster
John Power age 26 son of Mrs Mary Woods Power died in Denver Colorado. Remains brought to Wooster for burial escorted by his mother Mrs Mae Power and sister Miss Ethel. Services conducted at the vault in Wooster cemetery by Rev H D Stauter.
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John Power
Mary Woods Power
Denver
Col
Wooster
Mae Power
Mise Ethel
H. D. Stauter
London Gunpowder Explosion of 1049 Chronicle
An old chronicler recounts a London blast on January 4 1049 when a gunpowder shop exploded, destroying dozens of houses and killing many residents. Salvage found the Rose tavern mistress and a drawer amid dust preserved by timbers, and a baby found on church steps became a parish memorial by 1600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Rose Tavern
Barking
The Troubles of the Coyote Threat to Livestock and Hunts
The piece details widespread coyote persecution across plains country. Cowboys and ranchers use six shooters shotguns and rifles while professionals hunt coyotes year round. Organized hunts, poison baiting, and skin trading are noted as methods of destruction for profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ennenas City
Abandoned Cutlasses Banned in French Navy
The French minister of marine orders cutlasses removed from active service. Naval commanders advised there is no longer need for these boarding weapons, marking an end to their use in the fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minister of Marine
Kishineff disturbance discussed by Russian minister
M. de Plehvoe, Russian Minister of the Interior, writes to Arnold White of London detailing factors behind Kishineff unrest. He cites peasant actions driven by race and religious hatred and alcohol, comparing them to lynchings of African Americans in the Southern States.
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Lynders
Moujiks
M. de Plehvoe
Tnterior
Arnold White
London
America
Advertised letter list at Wooster U early 1900s
Wooster Ohio October 19 1908 ad vertised letter list No 42 includes Samuel Carrell John H Coon H E Edmonds Elvin Hagans Frederic Hoffman Prof Maily Miss Margaret Adams Miss Frances Arnold Miss Julia Anderson Miss Hazel Lucas Miss M E Moore Mrs Orl Payne Miss Carrie Tally Mrs Hoopense Webster and others.
Tragedy on Pennsylvania Line Claims 70-Year-Old Tarael Zook
Tarael Zook aged 70 was fatally crushed by passenger Train No 11 on the Pennsylvania lines last Saturday at 10 30 am. He lived two miles west of Orrville and was returning home when he stepped from the belt treck to the right to avoid freight and was struck as the whistle blew unseen. He died soon after at Orrville hospital with the top of his head crushed. Survived by a daughter Mrs David Slonecker of Louisville and three sons Daniel Zook Auburn Ind Amos Zook Orrville and John J Zook who lived with him. Funeral services were held Monday.
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Tarael Zook
Pennsylvania
Zook
Orvylle
Orrville
David Slonecker
Louisville
Daniel Zook
Auburn
Ind
Amos Zook
John J. Zook
City Officers Barred From Issuing $1000 Sewer Certificate
A temporary restraining order prevents Mayor Van Nest and city Auditor JB Minier from issuing a $1000 certificate of indebtedness for the W. Larwilst sewer project. The order follows a council directive intended to fund the sewer and is sought by Harrison Miller, George Wise and others opposing the project.
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van Nest
JB. Minier
W. Larwilst
Harrison Miller
George Wise
Progressive Farmers Association Meeting At Firestone Home
The Progressive Farmers Association will meet at the home of I. R. Firestone at 1 o'clock p.m. The program includes music, a roll call, a discussion on learning during the summer, voting for the man rather than the party, and various speakers such as Willis Jarvie Bre Fowler, Mrs Cass, Miss Alma Smith, Miss Lucy Stitt, Mr Lydick, and Miss Ada McCracken. Timely hints for winter and foreign travels are also listed along with recitations and other readings.
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Firestone
Thoraday
Willis
Jarvie
Bre
Fowler
Death of B F Munn in Wooster burial Friday
B F Munn aged 70 died at his daughter Mrs Bechtel's home in Wooster after long residence in Shreve. Survived by wife and children B O Munn of Girard AV Munn J E Munn and Mrs J Bechtel of Wooster. Funeral services were held Sunday at Wooster Cemetery Interment followed.
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F Munn
Ra Teaac
Old Maids Convention at United Presbyterian Church
Young ladies of the United Presbyterian church host an Old Maids Convention in the church Friday night October 23. An entertaining program will be presented and questions of vital importance discussed and settled. Admission is 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Church
Local Visitors and Property Purchase Reported
New Pittsburg hosts Dr Braden and wife from Wooster on Sunday. M L G Hoverstock of Cleveland stayed several days with his parents. Mrs Resig and Mrs Washborn returned to Lorsin last Thursday. Mrs J W France is very poorly. Mrs Freund returned to Cleveland. Mr and Mrs J B Wile of Ackland visited with Mr and Mrs J W France. Geo Kreiger of Wooster visited on political matters. The Milham property on W Liberty has been bought by Dr Elson.
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Braden
O' Wooster
Our Town
G Hoverstock
Cleveland
Wooster
Notice to Tax Payers opens tax receipts at Woosteren
Notice is hereby given that the checks will be open for the receipt of all taxes at the County Treasurer's office in Woosteren after Oct. 20th, 1908. Pay early and avoid the rush at the close of the date fixed by law. Daniel Heller, Treasurer.
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Woosteren
Daniel Heller
Bi County Institute Postponed Dates For Stark Wayne Meeting
The Stark Wayne bi county teachers meeting will now be held in Wooster a week later than planned on Oct 30 and 31. Sessions occur in University buildings with a program including Memorial Chapel lectures, village and drawing education papers, principal duties, mathematics in high school, and a discussion on texts and the minimum salary law.
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NEE. Qhio. Toschers’ Association
Stark Wayne
Bi County
Wooster
Prof
Whu. Wisor
Satunpar
Muato
J C. Chenot
Louisville
Poyer
E A, Richardson
Shrove
J. W. Hooke
J. Kirkpatrick
Wooster University
Prin
H M Wherry
Alliance
Lora B. Kear
Wooster Music
B.F. Yanney
Mt Union College
Death of a Former Wooster Resident
Tieng Glenn formerly of Wooster died at his home in Glenville suburb of Cleveland on Sunday October 20 at age 70. Born in Jeromeville Ashland County he moved to Cleveland in 1868 and started the first cannery west of the Alleghenies. A Civil War veteran with the 150th Ohio Volunteer Infantry he was twice married and survived by five children. The remains were brought to Wooster for interment with Cleveland G A R escort.
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Tieng Glenn
Ormerts
Wooster
Glenville
Clave
Jeromeville
Ashland County
Cleveland
Alleghanic
Mies Lydia Saybolt
Mie
Laura Arbuckle
Slows
Lyman J Glenn
Isage Reynolds
Thiat City
Emma B Conklin
Tombstone
Arig
Edith
Cleveland G
Tx Wooster
Court Docket for Common Pleas Judge Maxwell Sessions
Common Pleas Court lists hearings for Oct 21 to Oct 24 with cases including Wells v. Village of Shrove, Robinson v. Council of Shrove, Carlys v. Council of Shrove, The Brooke Oil Co. v. Wilson, Firestone admr v. Zaring, Franke v. Obey et al, Youse et al v. City of Wonster, Pistter v. City of Weoster, State v. Warren Ramsey motion for change of venue, and State v. Hammond motion for change of venue.
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Maxwell
Wells Ve
Shrove
Robinson
Council of
Wonster
Pistter
City of Weoster
Warren Ramsey
State
Geo
Mammond
Gasoline Explosion Burns Pittsburg Woman
Last Friday Mrs. Amon Walter of Pittsburg avenue was severely burned when gasoline poured into warm water ignited while she cleaned a carpet. She escaped with burns to hands arms and neck after extinguishing the flames. her 16 month old daughter avoided injury by fleeing to another room. a son was born to Harmon Matz and his Chicago wife.
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Amon Walter
Pittsburg Ave
Walter
John Walter
Local notices and incidents in Wayne county area
The report covers property sale on Spink Street to Jacob Shand for 2040 dollars, a string of injuries and accidents from Orrville and nearby towns, including fractures and falls. It notes a new general manager appointment for C and Electric Railway, a divorce filing, a death from paralysis, and various legal and municipal matters. Also listed are insect release experiments in Ohio peach orchards, an arrest for violating dry law, and local recoveries of stolen silverware. A.D. Peckinpaugh becomes Wayne county auditor replacing A.B. Peckinpaugh, and Henry Wagner undergoes leg amputation after gangrene from an ingrown nail.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Aimed At Blood and Mucous Surfaces
Advertisement claims catarrh is a constitutional disease best treated internally with Hall's Catarrh Cure. The product is described as a prescription, made of tonics and blood purifiers, said to act on mucous surfaces with testimonials available. Sold by druggists for 75 cents. Toledo, Ohio company listed.
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Goheney &Co
Props
Toledo
Wedded in Memorial Chapel Miss Thackwell and James Ferris wed
Miss Dalsy Thackwell of Wooster and James Merbert Ferris of New York married Thursday Oct 15 at 8 o clock in Memorial Chapel. Rev Thackwell performed the ceremony with maid of honor Edith Thackwell and bridesmaids Miriam Hard and Frances Kauke. Ralph Eddy was best man and ushers were Clarence Allis and David Morrison. Frances Glenn sang with Mary Glenn at the piano. Flower girl Mary Mortison. Mrs George Ferris and Mrs Phoebe Ferris attended from out of town. The couple left for a home in South Pines North Carolina at 2:15 p.m.
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Dalsy Thackwell
Wooster
James Merbert Ferris
New York
Memorial Chapel
Thackwell
Edith Thackwell
Miriam Hard
Frances Kauke
Ralph Eddy
Clarence Allis
David Morrison
Frances Glenn
Mary Glenn
Mise Mary Mortison
Mia
George Ferris
Mise Phoebe Ferris
South Pines
North Carolina
Probate Proceedings and Estate Actions in Private Court
Various probate filings and estate actions were listed before Judge Tr. G. Rev. These include the will of Zetus L. Numbers, sale report of real estate to Luther Loveland for 401 dollars, sale confirmation and deed, appointment of executors for Alfred Clapper estate, sixth account for Leichty estate, and final accounts. Hearings are scheduled for Nov 6 and Nov 9.
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Zetus L. Numbers
East Union Inp
Price Russell
Nathan Gove
Luther G Loveland
George A
Sinclair Clapper
Alfred Clapper Withoxt Hend
Abraham Leichty
Guardian
Gsed
Thurmeldin Leichty
Christian
Rhoda Leichty
Benton Gray
Mary Elvira Fisher
Harriet Johnson
Executrixz
Solomon H. Johnson
Henry Miller
Joseph W. Kealar
Frank Taggart
Samuel Swainbart
G. J .H. Smith
Joseph Smith
Baughman Township
J. H. Smith
Mary F. Smith
Canaan Township
Furniture Giveaway Draw Leads to Local Winners
Christine Bros distributed furniture for advertising last week. Slips drawn by the judge list thirteen winners from Wooster and nearby towns, including Carl Landis Wayne township a coach valued at 15 dollars and Regina Barnes of Wooster with a wicker rocker. Other prizes include wicker rockers and a picture, a book rack, and a clothes hamper. Additional six winners received jardineres and items tied to various addresses and townships.
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Christine Bros
Carl Landis
Wayne Township
Valusd
Regina Barnes
Wooster
Wicker Rocker
Frank Melsinger
Woester
Eak Rocker
Ada Allen
Henry Street
Rachael Gravatt
Neld Avenue
Henry Jenueys
Fredericksburg
Anna Hoffman
East North Street
Welrieh
Orrville
Barah Beck
Weester
Fred Campbell
Weoster Township
Frank Saal
Medina
Rath Mowery
R.F.D
Etta Smith
Applecrack
Orrville Couples Face Marriage Licenses Listed
Orrville residents Graham Bucher and Etta Caghbo, Noah Stara and Lydia Gerber, Fred Schuch and Maud Smith, all of Orrville, plus Aaron Amstutz and Sarah Lehman of Applecreek are documented as obtaining marriage licenses in the notice.
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Graham Bucher
Etta Caghbo
Orrville
Noah &. Stara
Lydia Gerber
Fred Schuch
Alliance
Maud Smith
Wooster
Aaron J. Amstutz
Sarah J.lehman
Applecreek
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Jubicant
Mayor’s Office
Israel Zook
The
Progressive Farmers Association
B. F. Munn
Old Maids’ Convention
New
Pittsburg
Frank Milham
W. Liberty At
Dr. Elson
Bi-County Institute
Stark and Wayne
Common Pleas Court
Borm
Harmon Matz
Chicago
INOR
Adam Buckheit
Spink St
Jacob Shand
Margaret Roberts
Jease Schaller
H A Nichell
Ithawa, NY
Samuel Cook
Elizabeth Cook
Perry Dunlap
A. F Dunlap
West Salem Reporter
S G Spangler
Plain Two
Arthur Jordan
George Mumaw
Orrville Milling Co
Harry Grifflin
Crafton Terrace
C K. Bowman
Wooater
F. Burgess
Ohio
San Jose
Enos Kaho
Killbuck
Barbertom
Mary Eddy Moon
Barberton
Tanac N
Hough
A B Peckinpaugh
Wayne County
Mough
Peckinpaugh
Doylestown
Henry Wagner
Warwick
Marshallville
Wagner
James Herbert Ferris
Miss Daisy Thackwell
Promate Court
Ines
Tr. G. Rev
M. C. Ault
Catherine Winger
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