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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1907

Page

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Wooster Brush works to build new factory this summer

The Republican reports the Wooster Brush Works plans a new factory this summer if the current South Market Street building can be sold or rented. Elmer Landes negotiates the sale, with viewers already inspecting the site. A successful sale or long term lease could enable a 100 worker capacity and continued rapid business growth. failure would delay construction, though the project is believed certain to occur.

Republican Wooster Brush Works Fang Brushworts South Market Street Elmer 3 Landes

Barn Fire Destroys Isaac Batdorff Farm Buildings

A barn on the Isaac Batdorff farm burned Saturday evening with flames plainly visible from the city. No cause is known and most contents were destroyed. The loss was insured for 900 dollars with the Hast Onion Fire Insurance company.

Isaac Batdorff Hast Onion Fire Insurance Company

Franks Named to Fill Wonater Township Trustees Seat

George W. Franks of Wooater, Democrat, appointed to fill the vacancy on the Wonater township board of trustees after the death of John C. Hall. Franks succeeds J. C. Hall in the post.

George W. Franks Wooater Wonater Township John Co. Hall

Whiskey Stolen Report Sparks Sorrow Among Thirsty

A Sunday report claimed three quarts of whiskey were taken from a man alleged to deal in corn liquor. The owner would not comment beyond insisting, I never had no whiskey. The tale spread by Sunday and Monday, causing real sorrow among the thirsty not in on the alleged theft.

April social notes and local obituaries in Orrville area

April 9 notices from Toledo to Orrville record visitors and visits of Wyre Schaftter and Lechot families, births, and local gatherings. A baby girl arrived to Lewis Brown, W. C. T. U. meets April 13 at 2 pm, Dr. J. F. Reinhardt buys Samuel Blosser property, John Wisher dies near town aged 50, funeral led by Rev. Ed F. Wood. Joan Hesi moves, James Haunter to Orrville, Hastings drama graduates perform Tony the Convict again, and several visits to relatives noted including Ey man Bott and Montandon kin.

Bert Wyre Toledo Wash.Wyre Theodore Schaftter John Lechot Orrville Lechot Susan Brown Charley Maysville Margaret Bott Gean Rumaine Columbus A. D Eyman Yaksae Dr King Lewis Brown Susan Scott J. F. Reinhardt Samuel Blosser John Wisher East Union Township Youldence Ed.f. Wood Montandon MikeSad-Hite-at Hebert A

Girl Rescued From Tar Vat Near East Being Street

Ruth Scraues, six, almost drowned when she fell into a tar vat stored by John Webb. Mrs Mahaney pulled her from the tar as neighbors aided, stripping and cleaning the child. she survived with clothing ruined. The incident occurred Saturday afternoon at a house owned by an uncle.

Ruth Williem East Being Edward Mahaney Mia. Mahanpey

Tapped the Till at American House May Hide Shift

Zeigler of the American house found $25 missing while balancing cash in the drawer. He suspects a sneak thief as the books balanced Tuesday but were short by twenty five dollars. No one is named or charged. Columbus reference and a local ad line follow.

Mjlandford Zeigler American House

Will Issue Water Bonds By City Council Action

City council recessed Monday night and moved to issue water bonds as part of a broad program. Discussions covered street improvements on Columbus avenue, rights of way for Newark and Martinsville electric lines, and a proposed franchise for a Spruce street electric railway to the public square.

Seasion Mosday Mesers Foltz Ginter Sibopf Johnston sSeehics Afagle Roll Call Weiser Cheir Minter Columbus Avenue Oweera North Boveretree Minuier Nevesenry Newark, Mt Vernon and Martineville van Nest Board of Public Service Sidteboard of Health Optus Boat of Health Wuotch Keister Ail Menabere Sup Board of Poole Service Johnston Nuld Avenue High Street Gushman Street Spink Street

Obituary Record From Orrville Area Citizens

The obituary notes the funeral of McCinthin Drinkouse held at the store on West Liberty Street. Rev Brank Heilman led services. out of town mourners attended. Also mentioned are family members and a long list of survivors. The death of Fay Catharine Brubaker, eight months old, is noted with funeral details in Barberton Ohio.

McCinthin West Liberty Street Brank-Heilmen Sad Wre Joby Goreuch Burburton Aer Tom MeClowry, Jr Orrville Ara Elica McClowry Pittcairn Aon Sitamm Wright Akron Kuteht Hazel Knight Congress Conrad Slapson Desvotunes Puitbeast Jeifa Balng Cabe

Local news notes from Creston and surroundings

April 9 notes: Mrs Strenick and Miss Helen of Lorain visiting family. John Russell leaves for California. W Chamberlin improving. Rev S E Sears visits Creston. Taft Panama trip boosts GOP bid. Teddy out of race. Wm Feeman remodeling. housing contracts for six new homes. Lee Stuckey planning new house. Grundy family moves to Kama. Snyder visitors from Loudonville. Creston ball team reorganized and aiming for a good season.

J. F. Strenick Helen Lorain Taft Panama Teddy Wm. Feeman Sterling Avenue Lee Stuckey South

Old residents and visitors noted in local items

April 9 Rev D Ecker ill at home on Front Street. J E Barnard injured recently and off duty. Missionary Society of the Methodist meets at 2539p next Wednesday. Mrs Ecker of Creston visited her sick father in law D Ecker. Local callers included Mrs H Flan, Mrs Snyder, Mrs Ogden and Rev Jo Baldwin. Ida Eckert Lawrence, noted poet, was in town visiting friends from childhood.

D ‘Ecker J E Barnard Ant Spencer W B Lace J. H Ogden TF M Ogden Akron Buainves Ida Eckert Lawrence Aldhea Kline

Local Deaths and Town News From Congress Townsulp

Obituary notes for Mr Fadden of Congress townsulp aged 81, funeral at West Salem. Moves include John Jackson to new town in West Salem, Jackson rents Congress village property to Clyde Reed. Mrs Nancy Burgan sells property to E J Garver and moves to Canaan. Landowners add Berea stone sidewalks. Dr Garver funeral at West Salem. funeral of Mrs Jacob Drinckenuse at Wooster. Delegates Scott and Stine attend Mansfield presbytery session in Mansfield.

Fadden Congess LattasLaorg John Dackeon West Sa'em Jackson Congress Village Clyde Reed John Good Locas Nancy Burgan Congreav E. J. Garver Hove Joseph Irwin Canaan Mowrey Hea Blerly & Hawk Overton Congress Dr Garver Weat Salem Mondar G. M. Michiel Frank Jackson R. E. Reid Lma Berea Knight Mies Hazel Jacob Drinkenuse Wooster C. A

Hearing Continued Before Bankruptcy Referee

Hearing before referee in bankruptcy W Kean is continued for a few days. The claim of John Mcsweeney as receiver for or something is noted in the record as ongoing.

W. Kean John Mcsweeney

Wooster Debating Team Wins At Allegheny Contest

Wooster University defeated Western University of Pennsylvania in a debate at Allegheny Pennsylvania. Winners credited to A Yawhere R K Wort and A D Ladd with judges including Dr Herbert Welch and Dr Guy Potter Benton. Cash prizes $235 and $16 awarded to Mr Yanberr and Mr West.

Wooster University Victoy Wooster Central Presbyterian Thoreh Allegheny Western University of Pennsylvania Andaimona Orxeldes Yanberr West Herbert Welch Ohio Wesleyan University Guy Potter Benton Miaati University Charlee Robinson Wheeling VW Va

Weather Confusion And Local Church Notices

There is a shift with March like weather in place of April. Latrasburg residents attend Sabbath with Rev. Shieler delivering a sermon at Malvina Bridonating. Y P V A meeting planned next Sabbath. all invited. C G Zimmerman bought a buggy. many boys have new outfits though roads hinder running. Mrs W H Boner travels to Akron for a funeral. Prover meeting held Wednesdays at Bethel church. choir practices Mondays.

Familly Latrasburg Malvina Bridonating Shieler G Zimmerman W H. Boner Akron

Made His Report From Rev C F Johnson Lettered Progress

The Rev C F Johnson pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church outlines pastoral work over six months of the conference year. He notes 47 sermons, 70 prayer meetings, 27 Sunday school classes, 24 funerals, 20 temperance baptisms, and 10 weddings. Eight deaths, 12 certificates of transfer, and 6 other letters completed. Choir reorganized under F Vatero, Ladies Auxiliary reformed, scripture school and catechetical instruction praised.

C. F. Johnson Ehisichi Certticate Aix Louch Vatero Ald Valety

Former Resident Mrs Schwartz Dies in Dayton

Former resident Mrs Schwartz widow of Jobp Schwartz and mother of Chief Henry Leiner, aged about 70, died suddenly Sunday in Dayton Ohio. She was sister of Mrs Valentine Leiner. Remains will be brought to Wooster for interment with services from the Leiner residence at 2 p m Thursday.

Mary Ann Sticher Northgrave Westmoreland County Ohio Christopher Repecca Stecher Covneresa Arith Philip Northgrave Lawa Galifornia Santa Cruz Cal Fouor William Mexico Sidney Lousa Californis Mra Tila Church Philadelphia Losa Lewis Brocie Corgog Margaret Echwarts Wooster Dayton Fanerab Mre Schwartz Jobp Schwarts Old Nation House Dent Mre Schwartz Valentine Leiner Henry Leiner Leiner

Advertised Letter List No 14 for Wooster April

The advertised letter list shows items remained uncalled for in Wooster as of April. Names include Gentlemen dosepo Hrowe and recipients such as Mrs S M Breceman Mrs Jane Currens Mrs Blanche Harrick Mrs Mary Moryby Mrs Bettie Newton Miss Ejla Staro Mrs Alice Taylor Mrs Ethel Witmer and others. Third class Elwin Messenger is noted. W B Bryson PM signs the notice.

Wooster Pastoti Dosepo Hrowe Dollar Savings Bank Gill. Lewis Calf Realty Truat Co J Susllev J F Spitler S. M Breceman Jane Currens Blanche Harrick Mary Moryby Bettie Newton Mies Ejla Staro Alice Taylor Ethel Witmer Elwin Messenger W. B. Bryson

Card of Thanks for sympathy after death of wife and mother

We express heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends to Her Heilman for comforting words to the singer and all who aided us during illness and death of our beloved wife and mother also for floral offers. Dr Jacob Drinkouse and Mrs L S Knights and Mrs B Wright among others.

Fay Ira Brubaker Heilman

Installation set for Frederick Cromer at Reformed church

Frederick Cromer will be installed as pastor of the Reformed church on Wednesday evening April 10. The installation committee includes D. Berbrack of Canton, Rev. J. T. Bucher of Canton, and Rev. C. E. Faust of Massillon. Members and friends are urged to attend.

Frederick Cromer The Reformed Church P. Berbrack D. D Canton J. T. Bucher C. £. Faust Massillon

Weather observations from Experiment Station week ending April 17

Weather record by C A Patton as chief observer notes instrumental readings from Government standard instruments at the Experiment Station. Data cover meteorological observations for the week ending April 17, following Weather Bureau methods.

C. A. Patton Weath-_ e- Bureau Department of Tgriculture Weather Bureau

National Baseball Scores Broadcast In Wooster Each Night

Fans in Wooster will receive nightly scores from both National and American leagues plus Birmingham games. Fred Fa' Faber has arranged the bulletins and will offer free public access at the Faber cigar store and Palace billiard parlor each evening. The venture aims to keep lovers of the national game informed and engaged with current results and standings.

Wade Wooster Birminghate Welt Thibs.aeevide Fred Fa’ Faber Faber Cigaratore Py Land Epuber

Will reception gseans and public works delays in Wooster

The new gseans for a Will reception appear on the Ornera of the comm une mornings. The fite cans have been reposting in the Lau bach pala shop W, showing a coat of Clowinwm before public display. Cleveland electric road officials promised to visit Wooster about a small shelter house on the public square but have yet to appear, else the board of health may conclude they have forgotten it and will escalate attention.

Cleveland The Electric Road Wooster Eee Dave Hotod Board of Health

Dean's Kidney Pills Promise Kidney and Back Relief

An advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a single solution for kidney ailments and backache. A Wooster user Testifies that after eight years of use the pills reliably relieve pain, urging readers to buy via Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY agents for US, 50 cent price.

Dean Wooster W F Young Harding & Co South Tyrant Street Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

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