Bi county teachers institute meeting at Alliance
A bi county teachers institute held in Alliance Friday night drew a large Wooster attendance. Those from Wooster were Miss Kean Kieffer Hartman Superintendent Haupert and Prof Wilson with Haupert and Wilson giving addresses and Miss Kean participating in discussion. Next meeting planned for Orrville in October. Officers elected included President Prof Elias Compton of Wooster University, Secretary O W Kurtz Minerva, Executive Committee members F N Sweitzer Canton and J F Adams Orrville high school principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers’ Institute
Alliance
Missus Kean
Kieffer
Hartman
Haupert
Wilson
Miss Kean
Orrville
Elias Compton
Wooster University
O. W. Kurtz
Minerva
F. N. Sweitzer
Canton
J. F. Adams
Orrville High School
Will Drill Soon At Bell Oil Well And Rittman Field
A Republican representative questioned H B Odenkirk about starting drills at the Bell oil well. Odenkirk said they are ready to begin now, noting a delayed rope delivery and bill of lading. He also stated plans to develop the oil field at Rittman with a derrick to be erected soon and no earnest oil search at Wooster yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Oil
H. B. Odenkirk
Odenkirk
Rittman
Wooster
Not Creed but Character in Fraternal Destiny
A Sunday sermon at St James Beana pal church marked the eighty third Odd Fellowship anniversary with a solo by Mrs. Chas Bevard. Dre A D Stauffer preached on The Function of Fraternities in Determining the Destiny of the Race, stressing Not Creed but Character and Not Law but Love as guiding traits. The service featured effective music and ornate church decor with palms lilies and roses for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Beana Pal Church
Chas. Bevard
Dre- A. D
Stauffer
Aceeaa
Wissiloninae
Brotherhood of Man
Order of Oddfellows
Éyoos
King
Zobaubech Borda
Seperes
University Notes Mention James Frazer and Lectures
Judge A A Frazer of Zanesville visited his son Florien last week. Dr Scovel lectured Friday at Alsace on A Man s a Man for a.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A A. Frazer
Zanesville
Florien
Dr. Scovel
Alsace
Sal Smith Russell Actor Dies in Washington Home
Special to THE REPUBLICAN WASHINGTON April 8 Sal Smith Russell the actor died at his home here today. Professor Dickason attended teachers' institute at Wadsworth Saturday. The young ladies' literary societies will give a public entertainment in the Opera House Friday night of this week. Knights, Dean, Shomo and Holloway went fishing Saturday and reported to Lue C Tete ington, D. C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickason
Teachers' Institute
Wadsworth
Lmdies
Opera House
Moassts
Knight
Dean
Shomo
Holloway
Ington
D. C
Washington
Sal Smith Russell
McKinley Cousin Appointee Dies in London
An appointee tied to late President McKinley and London consulship status died in London today. The report notes the deceased’s kinship to the president and references the Boston consul, with sparse details on circumstances or cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Osborne
Boston
McKinley
Progressive Farmers Dinner at Bowman's Home
Members of the Progressive Farmers club, led by L. R. Bowman, enjoyed a lavish dinner with remarks from Mrs. Taggart and readings by Alma Smith. The discussion covered roots of character, farming profits, and investments, ending with plans to meet May 29 in Wooster at Jacob Keslar's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharsh Apel
Roosevelt
L. R. Bowman
Wooster
Jacob Keslar
Bever and
Larwill Streets
Runaway accident hurts boy near Fredericksburg
In Fredericksburg on April 29 William Gordon and his 12 year old son George were at A. J. Paterman lumber yard when a passing car spooked a horse. George tried to pass the animal and the horse kicked, striking him near the temple and causing two contusions. He was treated by Dr. Ablett and then taken home three-quarters of a mile away. Other local items note repairs, visits, and travel among residents including Eberly, Ober, Lytle, McClintock, Searight, Richards, Barnes, and Freed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericansburg
William Gordon
George
A. J. Paterman
Tiro
George W. Searight
Columbus
John Sheldon
Sonia Richards
A. Beveland
Belle Barnes
Mary Richards
Mary
Gertrude Barnes
P. N. Freed
Gaul
Barberton
Wednesay
Mt Eaton Correspondence and Local Notes
Mt Eaton April 28 correspondence notes S A Schlaffly attended the Royal Arcanum convention in Columbus. A daughter of Ezra has been poorly with lung fever but is improving. Ida Rosenberry remains very ill. R A Lucas was in Wooster Saturday. John Jaundervein is building a new barn. Solomon Sowers and wife of Kochs Sundaxed with Dr Wise and wife. Dolph Bovine went to Massillon to work in masonry. Louis Gerard rented the Des Voignes farm and moved there. Mrs Elizabeth Reese has been quite poorly all spring. Mrs Jane Kanoble of Lafayette is visiting Mt Eaton friends. moved away 40 years ago. Church bells tolled for Andrew Mumaw and Mrs William Harrold. Comrade A C Matheit is slowly improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Eaton
S. A. Schlaffly
Columbus
Ezra
Ida Rosenberry
R. A. Lucas
Wooster
Saturay
John Jaundervein
Solomon Sowers
Kochs
D. B. Wise
Dolph Bovine
Massillon
Louis Gerard
Desvoignes
Eizabeth Reese
Jane Kanoble
Lafayette-O
Cooper Chidister
Andrew Mumaw
William Harrold
A. C. Matheit
Married in Big Prairie elopement ties the knot
In Smithville on April 29 the Big Prairie elopement climaxed as the couple were married and arrived in town Wednesday. Village officials Abe Brenneman and Sylvester Stevens oversee civic matters while local notices mention school ground mishap, a teacher's vacation, travel plans, church events, a funeral, and a furniture shipment to Stoutseville for Rev. John Gresear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithville
Big Prairie
Burbank
Abe Brenneman
Sylvester Stevens
Greenamyer
Orrville
Holmes
Henry
Jennie Brown
Jacob Hartzler
Peoria
Trenton
Ill
Bessie Schuram
Roth
Clearcreek
Glamber Derris
Alice Sinclair
Golden Corners
E. G. Mackey
A. K. Schaaf
Zeno—Miller
Blocher
D.D. Hartzler & Co
Stoutseville
John Gresear
Doctors Perform Pioneering Operation in City
Dr H H Young of this city and Dr C J Warner of Congress reported a perforated procedure on a patient. The operation, described as successful, marks a notable medical achievement for area healthcare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Young
C.J. Warner
Congress
Ben
Special Venice Court Draws Jury Names
Special Venice court drew a panel for Monday afternoon with Albert Lily Jacob Alaman George Kreiger Sr. Harrison Treese M L Stoph listed from Wooster Clinton township. The petit jury was released Monday afternoon until 8:30 Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Lily
Fast Union_township
Jacob—Alaman
George Kreiger Sr
Wooster
Harrison Treese
Clinton Township
M. L. Stoph
Obituary Notice for Mt. Pleasant Resident Aged 80
An obituary item reports the death of an elderly resident aged eighty. The final resting place is indicated as Gagrange county Indiana, at the hospital location. Further details are unclear due to damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Ree Seta
Gagrange County
I Ec
Andrew
Sy von
Deafness and Cure Claims From Constitutional Remedies
Consumer notices claim deafness cannot be cured by local applications, arguing it stems from ear tube blockage. The text asserts catarrh as a common cause, promising one hundred dollars for any case cured by catarrh care. Warnings about remedies appear in a promotional tone from a Bend source.
Sand Quarry Debate Settles On Killbuck Site Near Wooster
A Wooster sand committee visits Killbuck quarries and Millersburg to compare options for a new sand works. The Pocock brothers of Massillon press for a quick decision, eyeing sites around West Wooster and other Killbuck-area locations as talks with C G Uhl proceed and bids are weighed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Harry and
Ralph Pocock
Massilion
Wooster
S'unday
Massillon
Phe—Messrs
Board of Trade
Killbuck
Harry J. Pocock
Savannah College Alumni Event Planned for June 5
Alumni and former Savannah academy students from 1856 to 1878 are invited to reunite on campus at the old chapel on Wednesday afternoon and evening June 5. Organizers aim to reach as many period attendees as possible with a program by the students of that era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EU É
Savannah Academy
Diphtheria Strikes Cunningham Family in Orrville
A diphtheria case emerged in Mr. Cunningham’s Orrville family last Friday, diagnosed Friday night, then Cunningham died Saturday. He was a nonrailroader with a wife and three children. No other cases in the family. The funeral, held Sunday, was private.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunningham
Orrville
Incubator Fire Damages Billman Brooder and Wires
A late Saturday fire destroyed a new chicken brooder owned by S. H. Billman, housing about two dozen blooded chickens four weeks old, with loss set at 45 dollars. Earlier, a fire alarm caused by a crossed wire burned circuits for two companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Billman
Post Office Letters List Wooster April 28 1902
Wooster Ohio April 28 1902 letters remaining at Wooster post office Monday include Will H Altaffer M B Field W M Palm Willie R Scott Long Wilhelm Lloyd Williams Mrs F BR Basett Miss Lola Devar Miss Arvilla Musser Mrs J D Stauffer Mrs Emma Shaffer Mrs J A Taylor and others noted in the list.
Trestle Fire Delays C A C Train Near Holmesville
A large trestle near Holmesville burned early Saturday, delaying the northbound C A C train by three hours. Fire discovered by a freight crew, quick action saved the bridge from total destruction. the line remained intact though the train was held for repairs as workers replaced charred stringers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmesville
Pernuna Catarrh Cure Promoted By Hartman Sanitarium
Dan Grosvenor promotes Pernuna as a spring time cure for systemic catarrh and related ailments. The ad claims spring weather yields prompt, permanent relief and urges readers to seek Dr. Hartman for guidance at the Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hertman
Hartman
Teads. Hartman Sanitarium
Peruna Endorsed by War Department Official and Others
A Washington letter from Hon. Dan A Grosvenor deputy auditor for the War Department praises Peruna as a top spring tonic and catarrh remedy. He notes repeated requests to confirm the certificate’s authenticity and asserts its genuineness. County Commissioner John Williams of Duluth Minnesota also endorses Peruna citing relief from catarrh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan. A. Grosvenor
War Department
Washington, D.C
John Williams
West Second Streat
Duluth
Minn
Peruna
Baccalaureate Sermon Among West Salem Graduates
West Salem reports two weeks to school close with May 11 baccalaureate sermon by Rev Myers at Evangelical Church and May 13 address to graduates by Rev Hagerman Norwalk Ohio. Senior class includes Grant Strenick Clarance Bryan Arcit Borboge Anna Irvin Viva Ruse Grace Ferg. Community notes on land trade Emmet Emme Kentucky timber tract, local incidents, deaths, church plans and business occupancy updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woosten Aeroplican
West Salem
J. Rupert
Calvin Harbaugh
Cine Dent
Myers
Evangelical Church
Hagerman
Norwalk
Dr. Ferguson
Cleveland
Women's Foreign Missionary Society
J F. Britton
Manuel Kiplinger
Greely & Co
Kiplinger Ous
C. F
Pahner
R. Buell Love
Presbyterian Church
E. K. Hays
M.E
Tl Hines
Earl Broden
J. F. “Hartsell
John Shank
Lasher
Local notes from Bitman and surrounding area
April 28 report from Bitman and nearby towns notes repairs on Joseph Sherrick’s property, John Wagner’s stroke, octogenarians Mrs Kline and Mrs Martinmith, Jacob Frase returned from the Philippines to his parents, H P Sigler expanding hardware, upcoming youth program at U B church May 11, sick horse of Jacob Spreng, Rev W W Windigler and family back from El rs, John Newkirk dies of pneumonia with funeral at home and burial at Newkirk cemetery, Miller Ebright home from the South, Elzie Hootman back to work, families connected to Ephrian Swinehart and Zell Peters, Mr Marks from Wooster aiding Elson farm, W H Weaver from Hayesville visiting, Musselman family with John Lutz and Foor’s visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Sherrick
Wm. Basom
John Wagner
Kline
Martinmith
Bittman
Jacob A. Frase
Sam
Philippines
Daniel Frase
H. P. Sigler
Alro
Rittman
U. B
Jacob Spreng
W. W. Windigler
John Newkirk
D. J. Good
Newkirk
Big Pratte
Miller Ebright
Elzie Hootman
Ponny’ Fine
Ieee Een
Ephrian Swinehart
Zell
Peters
Hagerman
Mr. Marks
Wooster
Ben
Elson
W. H. Weaver
Hayesville
Pittsburg
D. W. Musselman
John Lutz
Jeromeville
Foor
Ladies Aid Society Tours Sterling Valley House
On Tuesday the members of the Ladies Aid Society of the U B church at Sterling visited the Valley House to take possession of its attractions in their characteristic cheerful manner. The scene reflected notable erminine beauty and reflected the group’s happy Way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
U. B
Sterling
Valley House
Eotis
Rural delivery fate for Wooster remains uncertain
Postmaster Flattery warned Wooster may not gain any new rural routes soon. Apple Creek gained a route after a recent effort to transfer Route No. 2, while Wooster’s prospects dimmed. Officials expect new routes only after several months with little encouragement from inspectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
CON Waa
Applecreek
Ware
Mr. Flat
Tery
Family Quarrel at Rittman Leads to Peace Warrant
In Rittman a family quarrel prompted Mrs. William Miller to cause a peace warrant for her stepson Oscar M. Miller before Squire Elliot. The squire set Miller’s bond at $200, but he could not furnish it and was jailed. Mrs. Miller claims Oscar kicked her out and threatened to kill her, while Oscar denies it and says the truth will emerge at a future hearing. He faces a bearing in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
William Miller
Squire Elliot
Oscar M
Miller
Wooster Residents Urged to Question Evidence and Testimony
A Wooster notice urges residents to weigh evidence and testimony from familiar sources over distant opinions. It cites Mrs. W. Landis of East Liberty and mentions a local drug store treatment that provided quick relief for facial swelling after an illness.
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Oddfellow
William Annat
University Notes
Sol Smith Russell
M’kinley
Progressive Farmers
Fredericksburg
Ister-stjag
They
Venice
Mt. Bates
C. M. Gray
WW. Detyier
C. A. McDonald
J R. Zimmerman
H. F. Pocock
Milleraburg
Mr. Uhl
Pococks
Millersburg
Kilbuc
OC. M Gray
L P Obliger
T. Keister
John Ries
John Marchand
Fred Faber
Chas. Curry
D. Nice
A. Dix
J. S. R. Overholt
C. A McDonald
H._B.—Zigler
Marshbal_teary Lerner
W. J. Mullins
H . Po
Faga
West Wooster
West Wooster Syndicate
the Pococks
Ip Wooster
John Mcesweeney
Savannah College
Holmesville Burns
Dan Grosvenor
Mattie
L. Guild
P. Brownlow
Tennessee
Lee
Ukewlaot JR
Cal
Mia
Elmer
Dan
A. Grosvenor
Peruns
Mattle L. Guild
Daineis Young People's Christian Temperance Union
Chicago, IL
Onio Family
Mach
the Country News
Prom
Lake Bork
New
Pittisburg
Sterling Ladies
Dantes Zeeks
Ile
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