Growing Rapidly Pythians in Ohio Pass Sixty Thousand
The Pythians in Ohio report rapid growth with 60,100 members as of December 31. The annual report by William Beatty shows 1900 membership at 682, with 4,02 initiated, 41% reinstated and 939 admitted by card. Finances detail receipts of 36,847.16 and expenditures across sick and funeral benefits, relief, and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
William Beatty
Record and Seals
Tyre
Mr. Beatty
Toledo
Pythians’ Home Fund
Galveston
Pythian Orphan Home
Springfield
Pythian
Guilty Verdict Against Applecreek Ex-Marshal in Blackmail Case
Samuel Shanklin, former Applecreek marshal, was found guilty of blackmail in Wayne County Court of Common Pleas. Jurors deliberated from 4 pm to 9 30 pm. penalty ranges from one to five years. Witt ran a village saloon and claimed information was on him for liquor violations, offering to settle for 3100. Shanklin, after indictment, fled the state to Illinois where he ran a Democratic newspaper. arrested on requisition papers with bondsmen and Sheriff J S McCoy. He is married with two young children. Mrs Shanklin attended the trial with the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Shanklin
Applecreek
Wayne County
Shanklin
Unson
J S. McCoy
Illinois
McCoy
Iinois
Carriage Accident Near Shreve Ends Quietly
Messrs Harvey Myers and Chas Kester of Wooster and Misses Myrtle Porter and Josie Hall were riding Sunday in Bruce’s black team. A wheel dropped into a rut between Shreve and Special causing the team to startle and run. They stopped quickly with only a broken doubletree and four muddy riders. the trip’s news was uneventful as the girls screamed in fright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreve
Harvey Myers
Chas. Kester
Wooster
Myrtle Porter
Josie Hall
Bruce
Odell's Lake
Special
Wooster Notes and Local Appointments and Incidents
Wooster items across town list guests and residents from Lima Beauvenue and Wooster, professional moves of Dr. Wm H Faber and Dean Stanley, funerals and family visits in Applecreek and Indianapolis, a mare injury at McClarran Wooster stable, new storage at East South street, and assorted business and building updates including a bank barn contract west of the city. Easter dating notes, a shale injury update on William Reed, a probate court insanity case arrest and discharge of Rhodes, births in Syracuse and local moves, plus shopping and staff changes at Rich & Blough and in Orrville. Dalton ball club plans and University coaching hire are noted along with stenographer postings and yardmaster shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Rhon
Lima
Geo. F. Kingsley
Beauvenue
Dean Stanley
Wooster
Newcomerstown
Wm. H. Faber
Wayne County
W. H. Bradshaw
Peter Bradshaw
Paris
E. J. Young
C. and
T. Evans
C. A. Calhoun
Wadsworth
Archer House
Earl Jeffries
Applecreek
Emily Jeffries
L. H. Firey
Katherine
Indianapolis
J M. Criley
Rubenstein
David McClarran
Henry Alaman
Jesse Marshall
Praeger
Buckeye Street
D.C. Curry & Co
William Reed
Eine
Not her rummage sale opens with rush at Methodist room
The Rummage Sale by the Methodist church ladies opened Saturday in the Potter Bros room with a brisk crowd. Clerks stayed busy as buyers bought a vast array of items including many old family treasures and a large selection of books offered at very low prices. The sale will run into next week.
Had Seventeen Wives Report From Parkersburg West Va
Special dispatch notes that George Washington Anderson, alleged to have seventeen wives, was sent to the poorhouse after a claim that he owed GX. A Dalton woman, Mrs Martha Jenkins, widow of a soldier and 74, owned a house and pension. After meeting in St Marys, they eloped and married. he claimed a pension and the house was put in his name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
George Washington Anderson
Buttet Cp Asen
Dalton
Martha Jenkins
St. Marys
JURY VERDICTS AND NEW CASES FILED IN COUNTY COURT
Jurors discharged after verdicts in various civil cases. Betson vs Naftzger nets $25 on a $105 claim. Ritchey vs Ohio Salt Co. awards $3,736. Heckman vs Shaffer Cayhoe grants $875. New case filed: Dr Seymour C Boor sues Dr A Knestrick for $3030 in Wayne County Court. Critchfield & Critchfield represent Boor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Betson
Naftzger
S. B. Eason
Matthias Ritchey
The
Ohio Salt Company
H B. Heckman
Shaffer & Cayhoe
Mathias Ritchie
Che Salt Co
Meech
M. L. Gmyser
C A Calhoun
Maxwell
Frank Taggart
State National Bank of the Universal Plew
Seymour C Boor
Creston
Wayne
Nebraska deadlock broken in legislature election
Lincoln March 28 The Nebraska Legislature ended its deadlock with the election of J H Millard of Omaha to the long term seat and Governor De trick to the short term vacancy. The vote occurred at noon today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tur Woosten
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
J H. Millard
Omaha
Detrick
Akron Captain Feederle Trapped by Delayed Resignation
Akron Beacon Journal reports Captain H O Feederle of the Eighth Regiment cannot leave due to a resignation filed months ago not reaching Columbus headquarters. Colonel Rath recognizes the emergency and attempts to secure release while headquarters debates the command arrangement. The issue stalls for days as Feederle remains in limbo.
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H O. Feederle
Akron
Akron Beacon Journal
Columbus
Colonetullrath
Teederle
Getunteas
Arbor Day Proclamation Issued by Ohio Governor
Governor George Nash proclaims April Arbor Day in Ohio for 1901 urging widespread tree planting in schools parks and state grounds. The document highlights benefits to forests birds beauty and comfort, urging teachers pupils and residents to observe the day with trees and preserving songbirds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lin
George Nash
Ohio
Big Prairie Zephyrs Social Notes and Local Gatherings
Big Prairie notes report Miss Marie Aylesworth returning from Akron after visiting her parents and Miss Pearl Webhn visiting from Wooster with cousin Miss Minozie Leyda. Osea Lee returns from Granville after studying music. Clyde Aylesworth and wife visited Frank Aylesworth. Miss Artie Rickes and Mr Charles Vaughn wed at the bride’s parents. Corbin Tope moved to Henry Metcalf’s farm. Henry Metcalf and wife visited L S Shearer’s with heirs regarding Mrs. Mary Shearer’s estate. Emmett Leighty of Wooster visited his grandmother Eunice Lake. A large crowd attended Charles W. Lee’s sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Prairie
Marie Aylesworth
Akron
Monda
Pearl Webhn
Wooster
Minozie Leyda
Osea Lee
Granville
Ben
Clyde Aylesworth
Shreve
Frank Aylesworth
Melvin Rickey
Artie Rickes
Charles Vaughn
Lester FE. Cady
Indian Territory
A P Merkle
L. N Aytesworth
Thesay Corbin Tope
Henry Metcalf
L. S Shearer's
Mary Shearer
Emmett Leighty
Eunice Lake
Chas. W. Lee
Wayne County Property Transfers From Buss to Lu nch and More
Wayne County records list numerous land transfers including Jacob Buss to Michael Luncht MW acres in East Union for 2700 dollars and Mary Jane Fuller to John A Cover 120 acres in Canaan for 2150. Other deeds cover various townships with prices from 350 to 2973.40 dollars, plus quit claim and assignee deeds among Amstutz, Somers, Pomeroy, Houtz, Tagold, Haley, Meier, Cook, and others across Clinton Plain Sugarcreek Apple Creek Paint Chester Franklin East Loonown and Milton townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob H Buss
Michael Lunch
East Union Township
Mary Jane Fuller
John A
Canaan
Dwight G Hay
Joseph Bower
Creston
Nicholas Amstutz
Jacob P. Somers
Sugarcreek
Maud 4. Bucher
Lucinda A. Pomeroy
Shreve
Charles Burnett
W A. Smith
Clinton Township
J.M. Wise
H. S. McMannus
Plain Township
Jefferson
Hiram E. Clark
Hugh M. Meier
Applecreek
Ariah Houtz
W. A. Tagold
Milton Township
N. W
Florian Schaffber
Jules Fenster &S Acres
Paint Township
Philip Miller
Byre Pturkle
Hester Township
Surveyors begin lines for Cleveland and Southern road
Six surveyors arrived in Medina on Tuesday to survey the Cleveland and Southern electric road. They will run a line to Wooster and survey another line returning, proceeding through Medina and toward Wooster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland and Southern Electric Road
Medina
Wooster
Moyer of Wooster Visited. Fragmentary Note Emerges
In a damaged OCR fragment a man named Moyer from Wooster is mentioned as visiting, with unclear context. Other bits reference a cousin of Myps and a term killed by a fall or fail, leaving unresolved details about persons and events.
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P Moorea Cousin
Myps
Moyer
Wooster
New Brass Band Formed in Shreve at Spring Opening
Shreve on March 24 reports poor road conditions keeping crowds low while Knights of the Maccabees grant degrees to four new candidates, boosting local membership. A banquet followed. The city considers an opera house as residents discuss moving and local events include a brass band under Prof Clark Fortz, with two spring opening days featuring Prof J Roths Orchestra and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreve
Knights of the Maccabees
Sarah Kimmerer
Lomnm
Vanly
Blanche Cur
Paineavae
Clark Fortz
Soisa
Carl Bros
Roths Orchestra
Harvey Rbasterday
Seaver
Fatts
Pal
E. E. Pennell
Keptuie and Youngstown Fur Nace Workers Reject 10 Percent Rise
The fur nace workers refuse the compromise offer of a ten percent increase and plan to strike Monday unless a higher raise is granted. The dispute centers on wages and proposed adjustments in the industrial plants near Youngstown.
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Youngstown
Farmers Club Meeting at Children's Home March 28
The Farmers Club met at the Children's Home on Thursday March 28. The children performed music and recitations, Mrs Samuel Davidson read an essay on Sabbath observance, and Mrs Wood Bruce echoed the value of a well spent Sabbath. E Jarvis spoke on Business Requirements, stressing waste reduction and the value of byproducts. The gathering featured talks, a proposed business college structure, and an invitation to tour the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Club
Samuel Davidson
Wood Bruce
E. Jarvis
Firestone
Howe
Jarvin
Tristman
Primary Union Meeting Ends Year With Programs
Friday evening's Primary Union gathering attracted a full audience. Mrs J Smith led a blackboard review of quarrels and a poem In Simanes House delighted attendees. The Home Department received emphasis and the year closed with committee planned refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Smith
Simanes House
Wayne County Men Attend Massillon Meeting
The article lists Wayne County men attending a Massillon gathering with names including Judge Adair Charles Curry and Major A B Critchfield. About 75 attendees were present. meeting featured brief addresses and reported bylines noting participants from Orr, Wooster, and Fulton areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massilion
Winseer
Major Crightfield
Shreve
Judge Adair
Charlea C. Curry
W Oa Mougey
Wooster
A B Critchfield
Orreilles
A. Holset
Mr Griffith
Orr
Samuel Mia
Cana Fulton
J. O. Riley
Acre
Contemplated Richland and Mahoning mileage query
The question asks how the mileage of the contemplated Richland and Mahoning from Youngstown and Chicago will compare with existing roads. The mileage figures listed include Richland and Mahoning 103 Haltiamore Ohio, 423 I. S & MoS, vie Cleveland 424 Brie, 425 Youngstown Telegram.
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Richland & Mahoning
Youngstown
Chicago
Haltiamore
Ohio
Pennsylvania
I. S
Vie
Cleveland
Stieber Named Chief Checker at Colonial Cleveland
William H Stieber formerly of Worcester and connected with the Harford and Yoho hotels at Canton has been appointed chief checker at the Colonial in Cleveland. The new position, created recently, is described as agreeable and lucrative. He will start Monday morning, April 1st.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H Stieber
Wooster
Harford
Yoho
Canton
Colonial
Cleveland
Stiebers
Court of Appeals Grants New Trial for Goebel Murder Convicts
Frannkeort Kentucky March 28 The Court of Appeals today granted a new trial to Powers and James Howe ard convicted of complicity in the murder of Governor William Goebel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powers
Howard
Kentucky
Frannkeort
Court of Appeals
Tadey
James Howeard
Wm Goebel
Status of Hawitan Chinese Sperins to Tae Reprapicas
Port Collector Stratton has received Attorney-General Griggs opinion stating that Chinese who were citizens of Hawaii before April 12, 1898, the annexation date, may enter the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Stratton
Griggs
Hawaii
United States
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John Meier
Sherman Rhodes
Rhodes
Garver
Adair
Syracuse
Robi Childs
G Case
Millbrook
Rich & Blough
Harry E. Baker
Orrville
John A McDowell
Millersburg
de John A Gann
Susanna Bell
Larue
Miss Long
J C Ellison and Son
Massillon
Fred Kettler
Cincinnati
John Robinson
Bessie Shipley
Ashland
Kansas City
Rising Star Lodge
K. of P
G. D. McIntere
W. J. Athey
Maud Snyder
Pittsburg
Fred J. Miller
Doylestown
Dante Funck
George A Fisher
Meier
South Market Street
James Lowder
D W Fletcher
Larwil Street
R. B. Brown
Reedsburg
Osear Mclaughlin
Ys Co
Liste
Loudonville
East South Street
Charles Smith
John W. Chaftie
Ienese
Prien Wilhelm
Cully
Drs
Betson
Col. Vollrath
Feederle
BIG Prairie Zephyrs
Repralican
Wayne County Records
L. C. Franks
Michael Lilli H
Michael F) Lillich
East Voor Township
Amanda Cambell
Jasob Wo Harmon
Chester Township
L. Roger
John U. Clapper
Jacob Breitenstine
Baughman Township
J.C. Snure
Henry Snure
Levi Smure
Wilber Snure
Franklin Township
Aries
Shreve High School
Ching
Ray
Frank G Cressey
Daston the Baptist Church
Postoffice
Farmers’ Club
Amerigan
Ashe Favraguh Rocs
Youngstown Telegram
Tae
Crockery
Geobo
OUR Stove
Waynes
Goms
McClure
the Home Supply Company
Detroit
Mich
Frederick W. Platt
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