City Council Deliberates on Alley Extension and Street Grading
The regular meeting covered the proposed Watson alley extension and land purchases, with discussion on paving, grading, and sewer issues. Officials reviewed bids for bridge painting, street relaying at Spruce street, and disputes over frontage assessments and connections to the sewer system while scheduling further investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al. Walter
Fifth Ward
van Aver
Apple Creek
Harvey Swarte
Christmas Run
Eust Liberty Street
Sehad
Bixler Avenue
North Grant Street
Wes Bowman
North Grant Streets
Spruce Street
Kisling
Fock
M. Funk
Wanheim
Wiso
Reed
Funk
Markley
HU Mowery
Markles
Mowery
Luke Fo Jones
Counel
Watson Alley
Fourth Ward
Miner
Seinster
van Nest
S@raimince
Dwight Hay
Tay Wee
Cunningham
Cogue Leon
Osha
Given Post Relief Corps
Fisher
First South Street
Mr Kinney
Monte
United States Court
Cleve
Mero Kinney
Elphicenu
Ciicmt Cour
Cleveland
Coun
Mandant
Cires Court
Hubbell
Weather fragment from Tre Lookout page
Fragmentary weather notes and ads with unreadable OCR. Mentions temperatures and a few items like talcum and hosiery, but specific data is garbled and unclear.
Branstetter assigns assets to pay creditors in Galion
The Galion Leader reports that Harry P Branstetter filed a deed of assignment in probate court for the benefit of his creditors. The net assigned value is about 1000 dollars with ten Wisterman addition lots and a brick and tile plant. Barker qualified with a bond of 14000 dollars. McCarron and Branstetter will administer, aiming to settle matters and resume business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster Friends
Harry
Uni
Barker
Mir Branstetter
Wooster
Mother Johnston laid to rest in Wooster church service
Mrs Margaret Johnston a longtime Wooster and Cleveland resident died after months of illness. She was the youngest daughter of the late Michael and Sarah Rabin born in Wooster and spent most life there. Survived by husband Frank and children Bertha Granam of Cleveland Salhe Johnston of Wooster Wan Rahm of Atlantic and two sisters Sophia Praga Des Moines and Rebecca Cieedinst Columbus. Funeral Monday from Christian church. Pastor Neal and pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Johnston
Frank
Toboston
Michael
Sarah Rabin
Io Wooster
Bern
Cleveland
Min Johnston
Bertha Granam
Salhe Up
Poony Johnston
Wooster
Wan Rahm
Atlantic
Sophia Praga
Des Mennes la
Rebeca Cieedinst
Coumbus Tathose
Mes Johnston
Wom
Helsing
Christian Church
Frog
Neal
Wehosen
Sl Koes
Fey Deal
Frevs Hwstauter
JH Deeds
George Kortl
Maho Morn
GO Gail Howard
Lisseil
Speers McClartan
Walter Bafield
Eighth Regiment NG Special Train to Camp M’Kinley
Rost er lists officers and men aboard the special train to Camp M Kinley Newark Wooster and beyond with names, ranks, and roles. Also notes Ely's Liquid Cream Balm as a nasal remedy and sales details.
Orrville and Millersburg News Boil Over With Travel and Ties
Miss Jennie Warner returns from Lakeside as many locals host relatives and visitors from Alliance to Barberton and Wooster. Families, teachers, and students scatter for summer visits to Cleveland Akron Mansfield and California. Local events include a street fair dates set, a Western Union lecture, farm notes, and an excursion plan to Silver Lake with tickets on sale.
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Joe Tom Browns
le Pooods
Orrville
North Lawrent
Silver Lake
David Myers
Whittelsey
Atwater
Nathan Hogephal
Faeres
James Burpus
Butler
Klorence Bowman
Jelloway
R. Bowman
Karl Farewell
Sudent
Farewell
Cleveland
Nank
Morkel
Airs South
W. HW
Myers
Bruce
Johnsor
Jefferson
Twa
Ith
Horn
War Depot
Zumerman’s Drug Store
Barrett
News Depot
Leyda
Enna
McClarran
Samuel Metzler
Ww. H. Woodland
Ben Wells
A. Branstetter
D. C. Curry
Wm. Shibley
Harmon Suryser
Jacob Shelly
M. 5. Reed
Solomon Rickenbaugh
W. M. Brandt
C. W. Oldroyd
John C. Hall
Simon Reits
Boyd Countryman Returns After Italian Travel Plan Fails
Joseph Maursino of the Fifth Ward returned to Wooster after two weeks in New York City where he hoped to sail to Naples Italy. He encountered a group of countrymen scammed by a man posing as a business manager who collected funds and robbed him of $100 at gunpoint before the thief vanished. Maursino, sick, bought whiskey for the man and feared further loss as he lacked funds to proceed. He had a round trip ticket and intends to dispose of property in Wooster to cover debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misothel Lawrence
Mansfield
Abereh
Medwcine and Burgers
Chieage
Merrell
Logan
Utah
Wiew
Pol. Stone
Joa Ford
New York State
Thaca
Wooster Priday
Oflu
Itos P. Everly
Pittsburg
Mro
Humus Eyerly
Holmesville
Everly
Baater
Wisconsin State University
Gumme
Himace
Meese
Republi Ban County
Niot Steesen
Rady
Dalton D Moospade
Rittman
Harrys
Nylor
Orrville
Bof Writha
Sterling
Sterling Todsmith, Wm Kanissof FE Young, HE. Garret of West Salam A el Stepfield
Hautman
S. U. Miller
James oSoch
Doylestown
McGuil
A. Mellen WC Scott
Preston Flett Simmons
Kigpedire
Tocuritehield
H B Bertollette
Joseph Maursino
Fifth Ward
New York City
Naples
Italy
Wooster
Joseph
New York
Marsino
Muarsino
Mareiny
Pennsylvania Tonnage Report Reveals Large Traffic Rise
The Pennsylvania system carried 22,408,035 tons with 153,046,281 tons hauled east of Pittsburg and Erie and 0,361,752 on lines west of Pittsburg and Erie. The Eastern system surpassed the Western by 62,08 527 tons, and total tonnage rose by 24,3331,658 tons from 1900 to 1901, signaling traffic far above previous year. The east of Pittsburg and Erie handles near-maximum business, with most traffic from that city destined further east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Erie
Elders of Shreve Challenge Sale of Church Lots
The elders of the Christian church of Shreve file a petition with the court of common pleas seeking permission to sell the church lots. They argue a new house of worship is needed and more suitable than the old site, urging a order to sell the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian of
Shreve
Christian Church of
Mm E Church Service Crowded Sunday Evening
The Methodist church was crowded for a song service with the Sunday school room opening at the rear. A choir and a solo by Miss Hoelzel highlighted the evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Hoelzel
Oil Well Progress Near Rittman and Health Ad Claims
Report notes a drilling project at the Rittman oil well under H. B. Odenkirk, with a large water strike now eased off and drilling expected to finish within about two weeks. Mention includes health ad copy claiming muscular strength for young men and a peculiar medical claim by F A Gulledge in Verbena, Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
Wogster
H. B. Odenkirk
Shot Through Foot in Rural Burglary Encounter
Wrst LatenM August4 Lier Mc Fadden a farmer one mile west of the village fought with a burglar Sunday night. McFadden returned home late and confronted a tall intruder who fired as McFadden tried to halt him. A shot struck McFadden in the foot, causing a serious painful wound, and the burglar escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lier McFadden
McFadden
Fred
Getting Along In Wooster With Plant and Lumber News
H F Povock traveled to Wooster on Monday and attended a glass blowers meeting in Atlantic City where next year’s wage scale was adjusted. Povock reports progress at the Wooster plant and notes carpenters are available, though lumber is scarce. he hopes to secure more in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H F Povock
Wooster
Atlantic City
Wopoer
Schraueder
Wooster oil well to start pumping Wednesday
Stockholders plan to begin pumping at the Bell-farm Wooster well this week. The in charge crew expects the machine to arrive and operations to proceed once ready. No work has occurred since the well was shut down a few weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster O
Bell
Death of Miss Carrie Mowery in Chester Township
Miss Carrie Mowery aged 11 years 2 months 29 days died Sunday morning at her parents home near Chester church Chester township from lung disease after short illness. A member of Emanuel Reform church she was beloved by friends. Funeral at noon Tuesday from the residence Lotermen in Wonster cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss
Arrie Mowery
Mowery
Chester Church
Chester Township
Miss Mowery
Emanuel Reformed Church
Lotermen
Wonster
Summer School Notes and Faculty Moves Across States
James Henry of Alma Michigan has been elected to a post in Honolulu and will depart soon, passing the Pacific Coast en route. Veters and Bever street residents report illness with brain fever while preparatory staff see promotions. The summer school prize list names Chas Youhsteries and Matus Moore among top winners, with several tied for the $15 award. Custer, formerly a resistant principal in California, is promoted to head of his academy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Henry
Alma
Michigan
Honolulu
Pac
EC Chinas 2
Cadiz
Cullevary
Bever Street
Chas W. Youhsteries
Trai
St Hammond
Shaneyville
Matus Moore
Portsmouth
Ionnad Wells
Sulphur Springs
Ragio Sahinev
Jom Ho Vienerix
Lake Whed
G ¢ Custer
Padida
Cal
Custer
Beall Avenue Native Hurt In Auto Buggy Collision
Hershell Walter of Beall Avenue, brother of Councilman Dobh Watery, was badly injured Tuesday morning when a driving horse bolted after a bystander’s picnic. The buggy struck a tree, throwing Walter onto the driveway between M. S. Nacireb and David Myers residences. Dr H J Swill assisted, Walter moved unconscious to his home near Bowman Street. The horse damaged Mrs Logue’s yard and property. The outcome remained uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herschell Walter
Beall Avenue
Courcilman Dobh Watery
Walter
David—Myers
H. J. Swill
Bowman Street
Strike Talk Shifts to Union Bricklayers at University
Striking union bricklayers employed on the university and Fourth ward schoolhouse may walk out over contractor use of non union labor. A university worker notes past talk of a walkout but expects no action before union formation here. Two Wooster area bricklayers earn about 45 to 60 cents per hour in the evening shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University
Fourth Ward
Wooster
Nine brick masons arrive to work at Pocock Glass plant
A nine-man crew reached the city Monday night and will be set to work at the Pocock Glass plant of A HeartsTone. The notice blends with a sales pitch for Clitness Headache Wafers promising relief when headaches strike, claiming they never fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocock Glass
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Schad
E. M. Quinby
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Camp M'Kinley
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Maja
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Harry Woo Ran Laws
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Amberland
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Sam Met
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Jo Milier
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Harles Hidler
John Hindman
T Davis
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Charles Kime
W Mitchell
Stanley Power
Joliff
Frank Russell
Martin W. Kester
Warren
James McGlarran
Frank Luce
Harry Taylor
Tony Oltman
Curt Sigler
Ely
Manila
Jennie Warner
Lakeside
G W. Shem
Alliance
J. A. Garrett
Charles McClellan
Yphert
Oshorton County
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Cueinball
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Hivemington
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Barberton
Hershey
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Millbrook Coal Shures
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Toon
Wayne County
Qunera
Job Starker
Etvols
van Werr
Wo Bennett
Mohoes Tagua Prt
Millersharge Pubet
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Ienpert
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Fern Farley
Ashland County
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Hattie Troutman
Nogale
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Hopeville
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Taylor
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Chippewa Township
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Massillon Hospital
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US Cavalry
Inetonati Fonquirer
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Ir Browne
Poplar Street Presbyterian Church
Tie
Bowling Green
Ohio
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Oregon
MP. Slattery
Canton
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Ashland
Spink Street
Joseph McCoy
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Gcatawoa Island
Edford
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Joseph Marsino
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F. A. Gulledge
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Elmer McFadden
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