Here and There notes from a Monday April issue
Local notices report real estate transfers with prices 2000 and 1165 dollars, births, and a range of social tidings. Dr Jeff Lehr buys a residence on West Liberty street, and Elizabeth Spaid purchases property through Yost Newkirk. Finances and health news include a coroner’s office move, retirements and a case of a man detained for liquor. A minstrel show at City Opera House drew a fair audience and a Barberton man is found wanderer with no memory.
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Gebr
Jeff Lehr
Lake of. Jones
West Liberty Street
Daniel Swiér
O. J. Warner
Conpresa
Daniel Swier
Harry Branstetter
Chicago
Tts
Mary Walker
Nexyidh
Wooster
Elizabeth Spaid
Yost & Newkirk
Howard Wile
East South Street
Adair Sanday
John
Warren Ramsey
Daniel Leiner
W al. Faber
Wayne County
Liberty and
Walnut Streets
Black Building
The
Baptist Church
Mary McClarran
Ella
Laura Eckenroth
May Downing
Lloyd Sanborn
Miss Crosby
Celia Hunter
Laura Larwill
Florence Sullivan
James Sullivan
Cleveland & Southern Electric Railway
Charles Lautenschlager
Sullivan
the Baptist Church
Melvin Gerrell
Bashford Brothers
South Market Street
Myra
J H~stolt
Los Angeles
Cal
San Francisco
Letiuel Wilent
Shreve
Ackerman
Quincy
Ill
J . Keister
Retail Grocers’ Association
W W. Garver
Charley Farmer
Mahlon Ranch
Vicksburg
Miss
Rounch
South Buckeye
East South Streets
John H. Kanke
William McCurdy
City Opera House
Gua Sun
Youngstown
Angter
Barberton
Frank Helfrick
Helfrick
Prof Wallace Dies After Prolonged Illness At Bloomington
Widely known county resident Prof W W Wallace died at 6am Tuesday at his brother Benjamin Wallace’s Bloomington home after weeks of cancer pain. A 64-year-old Plain Township settler born Juniata County, he taught mathematics at Wooster University and was a noted Prohibitionist. Funeral 10am Thursday from his Bloomington residence with Wooster cemetery interment.
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W W Wallace
Benjamin Wallace
Bloomington
Plain Township
Juniata County
Wayne County
Wallace
Savannah
Hayesville
Troy
120Th Regt
Wooster University
Bode
Prohibition
United Presbyterian Church
Wooster
Wooster Cemetery
Unfounded Chicago Record Herald Labor Commissioner Rumor
A Chicago Record Herald note claims EE Clarke of the Brotherhood of Railway Conductors will succeed Carroll D. Wright as labor commissioner, a Roosevelt insinuation seen in Chicago. Wright reportedly moves to Wooster University presidency, but officials dismiss the rumor as unreliable and confusion over Worcester versus Wooster.
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Chicago Record Herald
EE Clarke
Brotherhood of Railway Conductors
Carroll D. Wright
United States
Roosevelt
Chicago
Wright
University of Wooster
Wooster
Ohio
Holden
Republican
Ruth
Jesse McClellan
Walter D. Fors
Wooster University
Social Notes Reminisce Surprises and Wedding Plans
April 3 1998 social notes recount Mrs Daniel Hoffman surprise party at her home arranged by neighbors. April fool jokes and a church social entertainments are noted. A quiet wedding for Mr Samuel Burne and Miss Daisy Swartz occurs at Rev Lewrys home with a serenade from friends. Rathbone Sisters plan a Thimble party on April 8 and Easter social events are planned.
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Daniel Hoffman
Urrville
W E Barnard
Bever Street
Mabel Stuck
Robert Smith
Vinnie L -Mackey
Wooster
Kappa Kappa
William Annat
Blanche McClellan
Classics Club
The
Christian Church
Gill
Prof Hook
H W. Lewry
Presbyterian Church
Samuel Burne
Migg Daisy Swartz
Jacob Swartz
Weat North Street
Letter List No 14 From Wooster Post Office
Letters remaining in the Wooster post office on Monday April 6 1903 include gentlemen Robert Fisher John J Fisher Mr and Mrs Fred Krick Messrs Kleinmaier Bros L Lippiert two Robert Marekl Joseph Snyder Wu Tchantz R Taylor George P Williams M R Wells and ladies Marie Phillipps Minnie Schwartz.
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Wooster Post Office
Robert Fisher
John J. Fisher
Fred = Krick
Messrs
Kleinmaier Bros
L. Lippiert
Robert Marekl
Joseph Snyder
Wu Tchantz
R & Taylor
George P Williams
M R. Wells
Marie Phillipps
Minnie Schwartz
Rocky Mountain Tea Claim Card Promises Health Boost
A 35 cent herbal remedy from Laubach & Boyd pledges to build muscles and healthy tissue while cleansing the stomach, kidneys, and liver. The ad markets Rocky Mountain Tea as a tonic for overall vitality.
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Laubach & Boyd
Woosley election reshapes Woos tey city leadership
In a decisive Monday vote, Democrats carried control with M. M. Van Nest winning the mayoralty and James B. Milner becoming city auditor. The results install multiple firsts under the new code, naming H. H Hubbell as city solicitor and G. W. Ryall to the school board, among others. Turnout pressed late as voters faced transportation gaps leaving many unable to reach polling places.
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Marcus M van Nest
Woostey
Frst
James B. Milner
L. RB
Qcritchfield
C M Tawney
Imne Hervey H Hubbell
George W Ryall
Shhool
Harry H Miller
Jto
Dr. Ryall
Board of Public Service
Alcock
R. Derr
D. and
Schaffter
Fleming Fisher
Harry H. Miller
Harrison Miller
Russell Kinion
Geo. Stoll
R. J. Smith
M. M. van Nest
W. C. Myers
R. Critchfield
W. B. Bryson
James B.milner
I. Nkinney
Crosby M. Tawney
H. H Hubbell
Benton t+ Hay
Board Public Service
Forbes Alcock
Steve EB. Smith
A. S. Rahl
F. M. Vanover
Harry Miller
Taney
H. H. Hubbell
G Hay
Steve KH Smith
Rah
Derr D
Florian Schaffter
Geo A Fisher R
HB. Dawson
W.s. Wiler
John Johnston
Chas. Kisling
Jos. W. Sweeny
Councilman
Andrew Trunk
Jos. Sullivan
James Hill
Fred Krause
Board of Education
G. W. Ryall
Wesley Zaugg
Harry H . Miller
Ff. Dawson
W. H. Wiler
I. H. Aylesworth
Frederick Haller
S. C. Hubbell
W Ryall
Temperance Meeting At City Opera House in Wooster
A Sunday temperance meeting in the City Opera House drew a large audience. Rev H Lowry presided with Rev O Smith reading the scripture as Rev R Buell Love urged temperance, linking intemperance to political economy and urging local option to curb liquor traffic. Hills, D D., of Wooster, was announced as next speaker.
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Citys Opera House
Svanes
Haw Lowry
Presbyterians Church
O. Smith
Lutheran Church
Wooster
Smith
Lowry
R. Buell
D. D
TI. H. Clark
Columbus
Love
Dr. Love
Ig Ste
Bayerititess
Les
Diami Rey
Rene A. Hills
Voters and Officials Reported Irregularities in City Meeting
A fragmented report describes a Monday city event with votes cast and some irregularities. It notes that certain ballots were challenged and later allowed, with sworn-in individuals mentioned amid unclear details.
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Prof. Wallace
Joseph Shaver
Wilmot
Ada Blanchard
Mt. Eaton
Garry Geratensehlager
Marshallville
Jennie Gialhuna
Doyles Town
Samuel Boone
Daisy Swartz
Wooster Orra Flack
Sarah S. Miller
East Cnion
D T Evans
Massillon
Lizzie Gochenour
Dalton
Charles Serfass
Faye Allensworth
Doylestown
J H Miller
West Salem
Jennie Ferguauon
Congress
CC J Warner
Blanche Wettiner
WA Hosmer
Canton
Blacheyville
J H_ Lane
Cleveland
Ie Prorieht
the Wooster High -School
Maple Grove
Beatrice
Alexander
T.L Fuattery, P. M
Mayor Council
Public Service
W. F Derr
Florian Schagfter
Lai ' A
Wesley Zaugg D
Third Ward
R. J Smith
M. M van Nest
W. C. Myers K
L.R. Critchfield
J. B. Minier
B. G. Hay
I. N Kinney
C. M. Tawney
Forbes Alcock R
Steve BE. Smith
Rahi R
W. F. Derr
Vanoyer
Géo
W. Ryall
Geo. Fisher
Dawson
C. W Kisling
Jos. Sweeny
Aaron Bottenmyer
J.-M. Ginter
J. J. Bechtel
Francis Kramer
Rah eMiller
Constable —R. Bipign
Geo. Stull
Woosler
Trogteg
Daniel Strock
C. O. Smith
Constable—Russel Kinion
Geo. Stall
Geo. W. Ryall
Wesley Zangg
R- J. Smith
van Neat
van Nest
W.G. Myers
L. R. Critchfield
Critchfield
Ameneo Yeon
B. Minier
Miniers
J. N
G W. Ryall
Wesley Zange
Ryall
S. E. Smith
FL M Vanover
Geo. A. Fisher
H. Dawson
C. W. Kisling
Johnston
Fisher
Sweeny
Wiler
Board of Public Affairs
B. G. Cope
M. Brenneman
T. B. Reed
Dr. Blankenhorn
PB. Shie
Ee Tanner
Ed. Eberhardt
A. L. Yeakley
H. Harry Hamilton
C. A. Wyre
C. A. Hills
Tre
Freedlander
Appay
Astoria
Norfolk
Yryz
Beason
Sailor Norfolk
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