Pattison in Deal Linked to McGlennen in Insurance Tangle
A Storied link surfaces between McGlennen and Governor Pattison era politics. McGlennen reportedly helped form sentiment for Pattison’s governorship while balancing accounts with Pattison’s insurance firm. Pattison and allies intervened to straighten the matter, with the insurer receiving repayment. McGlennen, a longtime Democrat, is noted for political involvement. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tigertor McWlenen
McGlenen
Mpattison
Insurance Company
Pattison
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Bbatance
Cleveland and Southwestern Electric Cars Schedule
Schedule notes car departures from Public Square Cleveland to Wooster Creston Seville and other towns with multiple morning and evening times. Direct connections to Liondale Puritas Springs Wellington Norwalk etc. Saturday night through Wooster on streetcar line. Wooster Limiteds at 8 and 7:45 p.m with several morning departures.
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Cleveland& Southwestern
Wooster
Creston
Seville
Chipewa Lake
Medias
Berea
Public Square
Cleveland
Liondale
Puritas Springs
Wigria
North Amherst
Loreirafton
Oberlin
Wellington
Berlin
Beights
Norwalk
Publica Square
Saturda
Wooster Items Include Fire Loss and A Sham Caravan
The Wooster area reports San Francisco fire losses affecting a customer who bought goods from Wooster Brush Works and had a bill cancelled. A Wooster resident visits family as Eaton, plus a local incident of a young man drugged and robbed after a hired ride to Jefferen. A sister asks the Republican to withhold the name of the traveler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster Brush Works
San Francisco
Walter D. Foss
Mortgage Filed for 2 6 Million by National Fire Proofing
The National Fire Proofing Coun tre Camp Clay Plant in Plain town ship has filed for record with Recorder L C Franks a mortgage for 2 6 million dollars to New York Trust Company. The mortgage covers all of the company’s property across multiple states including buildings plants and transportation assets used in manufacture and shipping products.
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Plain Township
Recorder
L C Franks
New York Trust Company
Drinnen in Wooster linked to missing papers found
Martin Drinnen, thought victim of foul play, learned his papers found in a New Berlin box car and returned to friends in Wooster. He rode a box car due to cash shortage, lost papers there, and planned to reclaim them from Patrick L. Roberts. Drinnen, a Spanish War veteran, had been at Sandusky Soldiers Home briefly then went to Akron for work and planned a Wooster visit.
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Martin Drinnen
Somme
Ari
Patrick L. Roberts Bhat
Drimeno
Sandusky
Akron
Wooster
Republican
Drinnen
Woosterites in Frisco Remember Calamity News
Wooster and Wayne county residents with ties to San Francisco seek updates on the city’s disaster. Names include Glenn Hanes and E x Corper the painter, with relatives in Berkley and Howman Street. Wooster connections extend to Los Angeles and other California areas as Standard Coach Pad Company ships goods toward the burned district.
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Wooster
Wayne County
San Francisco
Glenn Hanes
M H Guthrie
Howman Street
E x Corper
W . Kanke
Berkley
Los Angalee
California
Standard Coach Pad Company
Trial date set for Mrs. Morehouse case in Lorain court
Friday discussions between Judge Maxwell Protector Catlin and attorneys for Mrs Morehouse and Ross Wranck fixed May 21 as the starting date for the trial. Mrs Morehouse appeared in court appearing calm though in frail health as she faced the proceedings and expressed confidence of acquittal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwell
Protector Catlin
C R Adams
Lorain
Ross Wranck
Wooster
In Memoriam Ruth Isabel Johnson dies in April
In Memoriam Ruth Isabel Johnson died April 18, 1006. The poem laments a child’s passing with religious consolation, noting a pure spirit entering Heaven. Signed Nath W. Hont.
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Ruth Isabel Johnson
Zanesville Court Affirms Contempt Finding in Ad Ellsperman Case
The Circuit Court at Zanesville affirmed the lower court's finding of contempt against Ad Ellsperman. The decision ends a heated dispute that drew strong community interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zanesville
Ad. Ellsperman
Lands Sold by Wooster Improvement Company
Lands of the Wooster Improvement Company were sold yesterday to Jacob Diltgård through the Wooster Real Estate Exchange. Historic transaction marks transfer of property with the buyer named and the exchange facilitating the deal.
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Wooster Improvement Company
Jacob Diltgard
The
Wooster Real Estate Exchange
Bank Receiver Orders 20 Percent Dividend to Depositors
Acting on Judge 8 B. Eason's order, receiver T C Hunsicker of Smithville Baking Co begins paying a 20 percent dividend to bank depositors. A second dividend of at least 15 cents on the dollar is expected.
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B. Eason
Smithville Baking Co
T C Hunsicker
Foley Kidney Cure and New Life Pills Ad
An old classified style advertisement touts Foley Kidney Cure to stop irregularities and cure kidney and bladder troubles. It cites Chas E Bixler and Laubach & Boyd as sellers and claims Mrs Alexander of Cary Me endorses Dr King s New Life Pills for stomach and liver health in a painless daily remedy. Price 25 cents.
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Foley
Chas E. Bixler and
Laubach & Boyatisk
Alexander
Cary
Dr. King
Laubach & Boyd
SS. S
S.S. S
S.S.S
S. S
SWIFT
Shonts Returns From Isthmus Meeting on Canal Affairs
Theodore P Shonts chairman of the Panama canal commission arrived in New York from the Isthmus and spoke enthusiastically about canal zone affairs noting strong support for Chief Engineer Stevens The April working force stood at 681 while March’s sick rate was 20 per 1000 and there were 40 hospital beds vacant. Shonts also met R P Schwerin of the Pacific Mail Steamship Company to discuss traffic interchange and traffic handling facilities. In Washington Senator La Follette pressed the railroad rate bill arguing for interstate commission valuation to ensure fair rates, with Senator Spooner likely to follow. No other speakers were yet set.
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New York
Theodore P Shonts
Panama Canal Commission
Ariis
Canal Zone
Stevens
Shonts
Shon
R P Schwerin
Pacific Mall Steamehip Company
Panama Railroad
Pacific Mall Company
Washington
Lafollette
United States
Senate
Bil
Interstate Commiee Commission
Spooner
Fatal Flames Destroys Flats Killing Four In New York
A fire on West Second Street near Park Place in Coney Island destroyed a row of three story flats leaving nearly 30 families homeless. Dennis McGrath 75 and his son Peter McGrath 34 along with John Brown 34 and James Garvin 35 died in the blaze.
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New York
West Second Street
Park Place
Coney Island
Dennis McGrath
Peter McGrath
John Brown
James Garvin
McGrath
Brown
Garvin
Man shoots at intruder, kills son in Quitman area
In Quitman region on April 13, C B Lloyd of Morven returned home to find his wife with Davis of Quitman. Lloyd tried to shoot Davis but was overpowered. He then fired four shots through the back door, fatally wounding his son. He fired two more shots at Davis as he fled, missing.
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Richmond
Skip” Wilson
William Duvall
Wilson
Duvall
Quitman
Will Open a Market in Archers House
Charles Smith, formerly with Charles F. Schuch, plans a market in the vacant Arch er House space. He will handle fish oysters and produce with a full line of salt fish and related goods, showcasing new cases for display in Cleveland.
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Charles Smith
Charles F. Schuch
Archer House
Aoe Tieides
Saith
Cleveland
Judge Grants Divorce for Hiram S Snell on Cruelty Grounds
Judge J T Manvell granted Hiram S Snell of Woster a divorce from Laura Spell on cruelty and neglect of duty. Mrs Snell did not contest the divorce and alimony was settled out of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J T., Manvell
Hiram S Snell
Woster
Laura Spell
Court of Common Pleas verdicts settle two cases
The court heard juries in two actions. In Killbuck, T Dner vs Woosterland and Stone Co the jury found for the plaintiff after settlement. In the furnace dispute, SP Keister for the plaintiff and KEleter for the defendant saw a $1 verdict for the company. Hartman vs Kirdx concerned breach of work.
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Vudge
Bason
Beard
Dner
Killbock
The
Woosterland and Stone Co
Stillwell Id Batley
Millersburg
D Metz
Keleter
Rairg
Hartman
Kird
Dards
S*t Ca
Cnenter Vlaim
Kean
Patterson
Obituary notices of Hempy Harrington and others
Obituary notices recall Katherine Hempy of Cleveland died of scarlet fever at a young age. Other deaths include Will Harrington of Wester and Roath infant of Neil Mubnseon. Funeral details, residences, and surviving family are noted, with services held at local churches and homes.
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Karel Ne Getz Hempy
Wooster Row
Cleveland
Katherine Hempy
Will Harrington
Aknze Harrington Ling
Wester
Rapair
Western Union Co
Birberth
Neil Mubnseon
High Street
Billy’s Sudden Return Aids Luggart Divorce Clue
A Wooster resident reports a letter from Billy describing urgent financial need and intention to return to the United States. He had left Wayne County months ago pursuing someone across the continent and hinted at a stake in the Luggart divorce case. The requested funds were not provided.
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Wooster Pope
San Francisco
Billy Wought
Wayre County
Billy
Letter List Remaining in Wooster Post Office
The following letters remained on called for in the Wooster post office April 28 Jeptlemn Jim rouse J Hawmons P M Kidd Sam McWilliams Daniel Mars Ernest Patterson Hermen Potter Thomas Swartzlander The Ohio Foster Store Co R E Young Ladies Miss Bellarson Miss Alta Pollock Miss Edna Wooster
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Wooster Peat Office
Jeptlemn
Jim Rouse
J. Hawmons
P M. Kidd
Sam McWilliams
Daniel Mars
Ernest Patterson
Hermen Potter
Thomas Swartzlander
Ohio Foster Store Co
R. E. Young Ladies
Bellarson Mies Alta Pollock
Edna Wooster
High School Baccalaureate Sermon at United Presbyterian
The baccalaureate sermon for the graduates will be preached at United Presbyterian Church on Sunday, June 3, by Rev W A Littell. Commencement activities will follow on a date in June.
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Sandsy
United Presbyterian Church
W A. Littell
Alcock to sing weekly at Allegheny First Presbyterian
Bechtel Alcock contracted to sing each Sunday for two months starting in May at the First Presbyterian Thatched church in Allegheny Pa. He plans summer study time in New York. Langworthy of Kansas City who sang at the Lutheran church Sunday morning proved a gifted singer. her performance, especially The Creation, drew great praise and would attract audiences if she returns.
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Bechtel
Still Langworthy
Kansas City
Miss Lagworthy
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death
The undersigned desire to express thanks to friends and neighbors who assisted during the sickness and death of our little child. Mr and Mrs Neal Jobneou extend heartfelt appreciation for the support and sympathy received.
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Arbo 5
Bndly
Mra
Neal Jobneou
Woods Full of ’Em Democratic for Congress in Tuscarawas
Fragmented OCR describes a political scene in Tuscarawas County. It notes candidates for Congress and delegates, naming Edd Wertz and other local figures, with party tensions and anticipated delegate selections at a county convention. The text is garbled but centers on Democratic contests, county nominations, and potential delegate alignments.
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Candelate
Farrer
Loeking County
Achmick Edtor
Independent
Tuscarowas
Lonunty
Wavoe
Edd
Wertz
April i Hensecleaning and town social notes mix
April i events list residents visiting each other in Wooster and nearby areas. Mentioned are Patmer of Wooster, Carrie Smith, Mrs Stinebring, FH]lwes county volunteers, Cyrus Young family, Mrs C curts Young, Feerno, Mary Lece of Wooster, William Trust of Medina, George Gast, A Sruilb home choir meeting with practice and taffy served, Mary Hower and Frank Rehwan in a taffy eating contest.
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Carrie Simith
Wil
Miller
Stinebring
Cyrus Young
Cuurts Young
Crestep
Feerno
Mary Lece
Wooster
Tere William Trust
Medina
George Gast
Sruilb
Mary Hower
Frank Rehwan
Mary
Chameleo
Woman Burned When Fire Ignites Clothing Near Mt Fitton
Mrs. Hoffman of Mt Fitton suffered severe burns when attempting to start a fire at a coal hopper. Her clothing caught fire, but a daughter, aided by a timely plunge into water, saved her. She sustained burns to the neck and back and received medical care from Dr. Sively of West Lebanon and Dr. Pr. Blecall. The injuries are painful but expected to heal.
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Ol Wooster
John B. Hoffman
Mt Maton
Denry Hoffman
Mt. Fitton
Pr Tcork
Mt. Heron
Pr. S.uively
Weat Labanon
Woree
Run-In with Horses Leaves Riders Injured in Apple Creek
Glenn Smith and Harry Smith navigate a buggy mishap on a rural road near Apple Creek. One rider sustains scalp wounds as horses bolted, sending bystanders fleeing to safety. Mrs Clouse fainted after the incident while Mr Clouse attempted to calm the team.
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Glenn Smith
Harry Smith
Apple Creek
Jose
Howeaville
Clots
Ateec
Trial date for Evola Morrehouse likely May 14 or 21
Judge Exeon on Tearacas afternoon said the Morrehouse trial would be set for either May 14 or 21 with the exact date to be fixed in a few days. Judge Eason noted May 7 would be too soon and referenced a filing by Judge Manwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exeon
Tearacas
Evola Morrehouse
Eason
No Sale Pending for Wooster Brick Works Purchase
Several parties discuss buying the Wooster Brick Works but no deal is completed yet and none is anticipated to close soon. Trustee Russ W Fuock has worked on the matter but has not secured a closing agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Russ W Fuock
William Pink Pills Cure Rheumatism Says Printer
A Topeka printer describes long struggle with rheumatism and claims Dr Williams Pink Pills improved his condition after years of pain. The notice touts the pill as a blood tonic and remedy for rheumatism, sciatica, and related ailments, with mail order availability and prices.
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DR. Williams
Pink Pine
savaMe
AL Clark
Bucanar
Topeka
Kars
Williams Pio Pilis
Williams
Tex
William
Subs Medcine Co
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