Local notes from Wooster and Orrville fields
A mixed local roundup reports a birth on April 25 1908 to Gus Hunsicker and wife a daughter. It notes a dozen chickens stolen on Palmer street and various residents buying property or planning moves in Spink Bever East Liberty streets. Also covered are church wind chest repairs at First Presbyterian, season end news from Gra nAreTeco Co in Oswego NY and several presidencies, local arrests, mental health cases in Massillon, and community happenings including Odd Fellows Rebekah anniversaries, Orrville and Wooster council bond sales, and theater plans for Railroad Jack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Hunsicker
Michael Bauer
Palmer Street
Starr
Spink Street
George W Eestley
North Bever Street
Akron
Maurer
East Liberty Street
Central
Walter Priest
Zene Humbert
Settway
Eli Zimmerman
Ashland County
Ben D. Miller
Ili
Massillon
Frank Buokhurst
Malbourne
Australia
Buochhurst
America
New Zealand
Wooster Lodge of Oddfellows
Wayne Rebekah Lodge
Reformed Church
Ortville
The
Maccabees
Wooster Works
Orrville
Wooster Glass Works
Orrville Council
Orrville National Bank
Board of
Infirmary Directors
Wayne County Institution
City Opera House
Railroad Jack
Pennsylvania Depot
Guessing the Slate for City’s Incoming Administration
Democratic members elect and Mayor elect Van Nest hold caucuses to study the new city code and discuss appointive offices. Alleged appointments include Emmett Lee and William A. Lott to Public Safety, J L Eberhardt civil engineer, Henry Leiner police chief, David Griest policeman, George Boggner water works superintendent, J B Minier clerk of council, Jacob Fisher fire chief, Charles W Kinling council vice president, and Zimmerman Miller Kinney Schwartz on the sinking fund commission, with clerks for the boards proposed or to be shared. A source notes the new setup may raise annual government costs by over four thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Nest
Critchfield
Board of Public Safety
Emmet Lee
Wm A .Lott
J L. Eberhardt
Henry Leiner
David Griest
George Boggner
J B. Minier
Jacob Fisher
Charles W. Kinling
Board of Public Service
Wanted the Sheriff to Wooster After Railway Fight
Early Tuesday Sheriff Brown was summoned to Weilersville where men on a railway grading fought and several were injured. One man was struck with a hammer and in bad shape. The group suggested warrants be issued in Wooster, but no one appeared during the day, leaving the matter unresolved as the dispute subsided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Brown
Weilersville
Wooster
Pittsburg Wooster Alumni Renue Banquet Honors Local Leaders
The second annual Pittsburg Wooster Alumni banquet was held Monday night at Hotel Lincoln Pittsburg with about forty graduates present. Toastmasters and speakers included Prof E J Shives and a parade of named attendees from Greensburg McKeesport and nearby towns. Officers elected for next year include President F D Glover and Rev Dr S McClelland, with Rev B R MacHannon as secretary and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Wooster
Pittsburg Alumni Association
Wooster University
Lincoln
Pittsburg
E J Shives
Greensburg
R C. Rankin
McKeesport
John Ll. Prestley
Burgess
Carnegie
Mra
gaZabeth Park MacHatton
Rew Crabbe
S. McClelland
B, R MacHanwon
Memorial of Captain Addison McClure and Colonel Eason
Wayne County bar held memorial services for Captain Addison S McClure and Colonel Eason. Judges, lawyers, and citizens spoke with feeling about McClure’s war service, legal career, and patriotism. Eason was praised for leadership and education advocacy. Long obituary recounts McClure’s Ohio roots, Civil War heroism, and public life in Wooster. resolutions honor him as a gallant captain and trusted attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne
Sebbath
Temo
Colt
Benjamin Eason
Addison
McClure
John T Maxwell
Samuel B. Eason
H B. Swartz
Colonel Eason
Weygandt
A. McClure
John McSweeney
Captain McClure
McSweeney
Eason Ross O 'Frnck
J. B. Taylor
Plain Township
Taylor
R. L Adair
A D Metz
Frank Taggart
Harry R Smith
H B Swartz
M. L. A Smyser
WE Weygandt
M. L. Spooner
Robert A. Taylor
Joseph O Fritz
Judge Eason
Capt. A .S. McClure
Wayne County
Clare
Ron
McCiure
Wooster
Ohio
City
Jefferson College
Natches
Mien
Cumberland Gap
Lexington
Chickasaw Bluffs
Libby
Vicksburg
Jackson
Johnson
Mississippi
Carrollton
Brashear City
Tesche
General Banks
Red River
Chicago
Gen. A. 8. Grant
Wu Hayes
Tiven
PF Vst
Grand Army of
Hey
Hay
H Im
Congress
Eald
Union of States
Artion Arigggepic
Aa Golders
Conrade
Wayne County Bar
Fire at Jacob King's corn house nearly destroys buildings
Smithville notes a Sabbath fire north of town near Jacob King’s place that damaged a corn house roof. Children reported sparks from a stuck Ay wheel igniting hanging counties. neighbors and family fought the blaze. Also mentions local Chautauqua prep, school entertainments, and a Baltimore & Ohio excursion offer to New Orleans for the AMA event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithville
Jacob King
Eberly
Susan Rhoads
Peter Rhoads
Creston
The Eyes and Nervous System Cure Claim Letter
A testimonial from Andrew Stevenson former Richland County prosecutor endorses a eye related nerve cure. He describes insomnia rheumatism heart trouble and nervous exhaustion improving after using a treatment by Dr L L McQueston. The letter urges others to seek ophthalmology insight and nerve balance through the method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfeld
Ohio
Tod
L. L. McQueston
Ugdert
Andrew Stevenson
Smith Buuding
Rocky Mountain Tea Claim Promises Health Boost
Mrs Jones is complimented on her appearance and is told she looks well after using Rocky Mountain Tea. The ad asserts benefits for the year and mentions a price of 35 cents at Laubach & Buyd.
City to publish resolutions and memorials, then court adjourns
The document requests publication of the resolutions and memorials by the city and notes that upon adoption the court will adjourn. Signed by committee on resolutions W Weygandt John McSweeney M L Smyler A D Metz Mahlon Rouch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Weygandt
John McSweeney
M. L. Smyler
A. D. Metz
Mahlon Rouch
Committee On
Police and Fire Officials Face New Code Restrictions
The city debates limits on removing police and fire department staff under a new code. Officials say the board of public service and board of public safety differ in removal powers, with the code requiring cause for removal and written statements by the mayor open to public inspection. Fire Chief Elmer Funk and Officer W. S Brown, both Republicans, would stay in place unless separate charges are filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Service
Board of Public Safety
Police and Fire Department
Public Safety
Elmer Funk
W. 5 Brown
Provocative Verses and a Caution to Readers
A fragment from a Lowell quotation praises independent thought and caution against mob vengeance, urging readers to investigate propositions before judging. The text contrasts mob power with individual inquiry, highlighting tension between freedom to speak and public conformity.
Also Mentioned on This Page
James Ferguson
Shreve
Warren Nicodemus
NyetHags
Will Gerlach
Niccdereng
Marshal Lero
Wero Ferguson
Cate
A. S. McClure
Childr
New Orleans
Andrew Steyn
Richland County
UTS
Cole
Astoria
Mg Man
Ash
Spr'ng
Wade
Ewest
Ivan, Sake
Loullioulee
Police and Firemen
James Russell Lowell
Blymyer Place
Tal
Mansfield
Ohie
Omar
McClarran
City Hall
Hoffman
Rocky Mountain
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