Births and town notes mix in early May, local items
A May birth announced a girl born Monday to Mr and Mrs Ira Brandt of North Bever Street. Memorial Day funds planned by the Woman's Relief Corps with an early May entertainment. The city notes spring arrivals and family events, plus a high school class to graduate about 40 with more males than females.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira
Brandt
North Bever Street
Woman’s Relief Corps
Archer House
Ste Fedrick
Sandusky
Polly Spitters
Wiggins
Scott K. Hershey
Fret Presbyterian Church
Russia
Ladies’ Aid Society
Cleveland & Soutwestern
Sone Jaya
Harrison Lotg
Myles
Orrville
Hehertown
Long
Blaytaugh
Aboant
County work contracts and utility crews update
A Western Union linemen crew installs electric signal and telephone equipment. The paper notes commissioners will award county work on Thursday through Saturday. Samuel Ames secured a contract for a nine room structure on a farm west of the city. Sanborn and Feeman sold a property on Tryon Street to Mrs. Mary Gault for 1500 dollars. A stray mention of a duck flock is included in the final line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union* Co
Goi Asas
Commissionera
Samuel Ames
James
Concert for Bethel Evangelical Church Benefit
A concert will be held Saturday evening April 15 in Ghester township led by Minnie E Gongl to benefit Bethel Evangelical Church. Proceeds go to church activities and singing groups from the area will perform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Svangelies
Ghester Township
Minnie E. Gongl
Oak Chapel Methodist Church
Warner
Dty
J. J Reister
Woorter Enterprise of] and Tins Co
Iron IE
Wooster Resident Jacob Adama Seriously Injured After Train Collision
A Wooster man, Jacob Adama of North Spink street, was struck by a westbound freight train near East Henry street while attempting to escape toward Wooster cemetery. He suffered a broken right leg and other serious injuries, saved from worse harm by a nearby bystander in a dramatic, hospital-bound incident. Adama, 75, is described as one of the city’s most respected and capable men, with doctors hopeful for his recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Jacob Adama
North Spink Street
Vith
Jos. Guaree
Wooster Cemetery
Pennsylvania
East South
East Henry Street
Adama
Enat
Sung
Mir
Lang
Christine & Dan
Mercer Professor Vance Leaves for Lane Seminary
Go to Lane Seminary as Prof Shelby Frame Vance resigns after five years as Mercer professor of Biblical distinction at the university. He is well known among students and citizens. Mrs Vance is described as supportive as the move is announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wourter
Shelby Frame Vance
Mercer
Chareh Wistery
Lane Seminary
Qiuiopath Ee
Vanee
Ade
Barn Destroyed by Lightning Near Morrland
A bank barn of John Lowe west of Morrland burned early Monday after a lightning strike amid a heavy storm. The Lowe family escaped with livestock, but the 40x80 structure and contents including hay, wheat, oats, two wagons, and barn implements were consumed. Lowe and sons, overcome by smoke, required medical attention, while neighbors aided but could not save the barn, keeping flames from reaching the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lowe
Morrland
Hert Ah Lowe
Rome
Jtaim
Lowe
Sharpshooters in Guard Focus at Encampment Training
The Ohio National Guard entries push for rifle ranges at encampment sites, raising marks for perfection and drill. The state and War Department plan intensified indoor and outdoor shooting, with Captain Winder leading instruction and Second Regiment preparing for Newark camps on May 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio National Guard
Saya
War Department
State Guard
Winder
Atate Riffe
Hany
Thif Ess Dpryant
Carp
Newark
Iialy
Nesauris
Cot Bryant
Wooster
Porate
Oberlin Case Next Week In Cleveland Court
The Swear case, linked to the defunct Oberlin bank, will be tried in Cleveland's U S district court next week. After that, Wooster bankers' case is expected to be heard. Local attorneys await a copy of the new indictment and any actions on motions to quash or trial prep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Swear
Bank of Oberlin
United States District Court
Cleveland
Wooster Bankers
A College Hall Opens for Neighborhood Use
A College Hall at 68 Pittsburgh Avenue launches as a free community center for locals. Magazines and newspapers are on file, with programs and a kitchen garden for girls, no dues for membership, and an opening program by the college band on Thursday April 13 from seven to nine. Open hours listed include Monday and Friday sessions for youth of various ages and activities such as sewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Avenue
Honday
First of Season Injury to Eddy Weakened by Hit
Con Eddy, the season’s first casualty, suffered a broken nose when struck in the face by a batted ball on Saturday. The impact caused a severe nasal fracture, sidelining him from further play as officials assess the incident and its impact on upcoming games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Con Eddy
Grand Jurors At Work In Wayne County Court
Wayne county court of common pleas under Judge J. T Maxwell in Millersburg began with delays as jurors failed to report and one member delayed by travel. A. D. Summers of Canaan township named foreman with Daniel Dail of Wooster as bailiff. Prosecutor Carlin indicated a short session unless unexpected business appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County Court of Common Pleas
J. T Maxwell
Millersburg
Pidge Maxwell
Maxws
A. D. Summers
Canaan Township
Daniel Dail
Wooster
Carlin
Letter List No. 15 At Wooster Post Office
The following letters remained as called for at Wooster post office April 10. Gentlemen Arthur Stull Harry Thompson O J Warner. Ladies Misa Katheryn Berin Miss Ruth Lebrvillia Mrs D VA Orr Mrs W Jay Thompson Miss GD Yeorga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Arthur Stull
Harry Thompson
O. J Warner
Misa Katheryn Berin
Ruth Lebrvillia
Mra D. VA. Orr
W Jay Thompson
GD. Yeorga
Local rumor about L B How brick building missing owner
A street report claims L B How built a brick structure on his Liberty and Buckeye corner lot but Mr Howard could not be reached for verification. The note mentions Extra Good Quality seed potatoes two miles east of Wooster via Dr A Go Dadesyte phone 9 on 43 48.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L B. Howbrick
Liberty and
Buckeye Streets
Howard
Wooster
Dr. A- Go Dadesyte
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Udeobetin
Jacob Adams
Prof
S. F
Heollister
Laubach
Boyd Warnta
Oberlin
Pittsburgh Avenue
Afteen
William Annat
Dresden
Albatross
Henrietta
Persian Lawn
India Lions
Thuer
MC Cashway
Albert Smyser
Mahlon Reach
W J Giffin
JS Sherrick
Alvin Rieh
Jor Stason
A Vs. Tristman
Albert Shupe
Pres
W.R. Barnhart, Jr
Cash
eAyor
McClure
S.W. Corner Public Square
Qvooster
Ohio
Stein- Bloch
Stein-Bloch Co
Astoria
Astoria Astoria
One
Price
Clothiers
Cluett
Columbia
Monarch
Fidelity
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