Local notices mix with sales and social events
Monday, August 7 items report a $65 suit bought for $47, visits by Georgetown and Akron guests, and a Wayne county board exam with 159 examinees. Contracts in Galion for a ten room house on North Market Street. Faculty, residents, and visitors in Wooster and surrounding townships. A timber sale at Luce, Armstrong & Co. barns drew strong bidding. 20 head averaged $247.80. Police in Nashville arrested a bicycle thief. Local cadets attended a funeral. Accident injuries reported at Plain View, Nebraska. Wrestling interest noted. a local man seeks matches. Auction days August 11 12 offer 50 buggies and five horses with premiums from Gearhart Hawk Overton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of School Examiners
Wayne County
George Palmer
W. H. Goorley
Galion
North Market Street
W. P. Snyder
Luce, Armatrong & Co
Leiner
Nashville
Holmes County
Clyda Swigert
G A. Dohner
Aston
James Duer
Millersburg
Geo. Berry
John B. France
Mir
Palmor de
Gfiskiak No
Gearhart & Hawk
Overton
Local notices and events from Wooster district
Mrs Esther Brown, mother of Sheriff Brown, is seriously ill at her son Lemuel Flager’s Chester township home. Edward Vane, an attorney from Prospect, formerly of Eaton, travels toward the old home. Will Gerlach of Alliance visits Wooster. Wooster business men plan a Silver Lake picnic Tuesday. all business suspended. Board of Education rejects No. 3 schoolhouse bid and later hires Mira Derr as a teacher. Potatoes in Wayne county reportedly blighted. potential crop drop if dry spell continues. Saline livery to run evening trips to Smithville chautauqua from Thursday. Mrs SP Semple and son Alfred May take Tuesday trip to Chautauqua, N Y. Dr W Kinney returns from Chicago after veterinary college studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemuel Flager
Chester Township
Stallivan
Ceveland
Pridle Weet
Iarmers
Wayne County
Smithville
Mre
Schlatz Emig Families Plan August Reunions
Social notes report multiple community events including the Schlatz Emig families annual reunion at John Scott’s in Paint township on August 8, a Catholic church choir lawn nete on August 18, and the France association gathering near Wooster on August 10. The piece also details weddings at the Reformed church parsonage and West Liberty street, a Camp Austin engagement near Silver Lake, a farewell reception for Rev. W L Neal, and other local social happenings with names, places, and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Scott
Paint Township
DEFENDS HIS DAUGHTER IN ADOPTION DISPUTE INTERVIEW
John Manville, father of Grace Taggart, defends his relationship and adoption history amid family strife. He says Grace knew of her adoption by the Culvers, disputes claims of abandonment, and notes a lack of knowledge about a divorce trial. He describes their distant contact and recounts modest support from Grace’s sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Grace Taggart
Taggart
John Manville
Manville
Chicago
Culvers
Grace
North Dakota
Crop report shows mixed weather and steady farm progress
Week ending Monday night brought dry spells statewide with moder ate rain in central and south western counties easing conditions. Fall plowing started widely, corn prospects good though dryness bites in many areas. Wheat thrashing progressing, oats being cut, hay nearly finished, seed clover steady amid grasshopper damage in the northwest. Pastures variable, gardens need rain, fruit prospects dim as time passes.
Boiler Ex- explosion at coal mine near West Lebanon
A boiler exploded at a coal mine near West Lebanon in the early hours Monday. A rescue effort followed as residents rushed in to help. One miner sustained injuries while others escaped unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Hoesvas Byron Kramer
County Officials Change as Esselburn Retires from Clerk Post
Samuel Esselburn retires after long service as clerk of courts in Wayne County. Christian J. Harrold of Dalton succeeds him, with a $20,000 bond signed by Patey Eckerd and others. Harrold is recovering from malaria but expected to resume duties soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Esselburn
C.J. Harrold
Patey Eckerd
A. P. Moser
Michael Wecht
Harrold
Bright boy Joe Kistler breaks arm delivering daily
Joe Kistler the prominent carrier for The Daily Republicans in the Fourth ward fell from his bicycle Saturday evening, breaking a bone and dislocating his left arm. He was treated at Sayboat home on What Larwill street and later returned home on Oak street. The bone will be set soon. The delay affected about 400 subscribers north of Larwill and Grant Street and in the ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Kistler
Daily Republicans
Fourth Ward
Sayboit
Larwill Street
Oak Street
Larwill
Grant Street
Point Breeze Chautauqua Opens Season Despite Storm
At Point Breeze Southville on August 7 tents rose as the Chautauqua season opened with a good crowd despite a forecast storm. Afternoon rains left roads in fine condition. Sunday attendance was large, especially for the opening Sunday. Drs Wickersham and Hartzog presented lectures and sermons, with high standard music and celebrated soloists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Breeze
Southville
Wickersham
Hartzog
Farmers Improvement Club Union Meeting Agenda at Wooster
The Farmers Mutual Improvement club and Farmers Progressive association of Wooster announce a union meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer McMann on August 17 at 10 a.m. The program includes music, prayer, discussions on environment and youth, papers on urban concentration and its effects, addresses by William Brace and B. F. Wallace, select reading, and a question drawer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Mutual Improvement Club
Farmers’ Progressive Association of Wooster
Elmer McMann
Ede Warner
L. H. Becker
G. T. Silver
Gertrifie Warner
Mary Silver
Maggie Stitt
B. F Wallace
L. B. Eberly
F A. Warner
Carrie Hamilton
Letter List No 32 Uncalled Letters at Wooster Post Office
Uncalled for letters listed for August 6 include Gault Robert H and Miller J W in the Gentlemen category and Whitaker Amos. Ladies items include Kennedy M C and FLATTERY T L and P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Robert H. Gault
J. W. Miller
Amos Whitaker
Misa
M. C. Kennedy
T. L.flattery
P. M
Mrs Taggart Interview Highlights Defense in California Case
Out of town papers quote Mrs. Taggart denying reconciliation attempts and defending army women’s discretion. She speaks from Wooster porch amid California case turmoil, asserting truth and justice will prevail for her and her children. She contrasts army life with civilian society, arguing women maintain propriety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Californi
High Class Attractions for 1905 06 Lecture Series
The university season offers a lineup of notable performances and speakers. Dates include October 30 Ernest Gawble Concert Co, November 8 Governor Robert M La Follette, December 8 Leonoré Jackson Concert Co, December 18 Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, January 18 Leorado Taft, February 1 Elma Smith Concert Co, February 22 Bohamir Kry Concert Co, March 8 Jean Menitt Driver, with additional acts throughout the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Gawble
Robert M. LaFollette
Leonoré Jackson
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Frank Dixon
Leorado Taft
Elma Smith
Bohamir Kry
Jean Menitt Driver
University Notes Highlight Local Education Moves
Rev W B Bacon, father of Prof G P Bacon, preached at Westminster then left for Boston. Prof L P Hopkins elected principal of Mission schools after years at Proy high. County exams drew many students, over 100 before Wayne county board. Supt A G Raab of Brecksville re-elected with raise to 1000. Carey of Warren visited for teacher hunt. Miss Ethel Anderson to Salineville schools. Elste Hayes to Coitsville township. Celia Baylor joins Marshallville student body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne
A. G. Raab
Breckaville
Raab
Supt. Carey
Warren
Ethel Anderson
Salinayville
Elste-Hayes
Coitsville Township
Youngatown
H. P. McCoy
Celia Baylor
Marshallville
Patents Granted for Adjustable Halter by John Wilhelm
John Wilhelm of Wooster earns a patent for a novel adjustable halter. The idea passed patent review in ninety days and observers call it simple and superior. The inventor notes easy adjustability and low production cost, with witnesses praising the design as a good thing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wilhelm
Wooster
Mr. Wilhelm
Death of Aelen Miller A tender aged four
Death notice for Aelen Miller aged 4 years 1 month 11 days daughter of Robert and Mary Miller who died this morning after a long illness. The family mourns a frail child whose death brings relief to a body that suffered through most of her short life. Funeral set for 10 o at the residence of J Scobey West Henry Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aelen
Robert
Mary Miller
Tutyany
J. ©. Scobey
West Henry Street
Mystery surrounds Taggart divorce case disappearance of Louie Rope
Louis Rope, known as Louie, a Ginter bicycle hospital employee, vanished Monday evening after learning of Perry Rope's perjury arrest tied to the Taggart divorce case. His employer found his bicycle case missing and could not locate him until he returned home Tuesday night. The incident adds to the ongoing scandal and concerns about settled reputations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Rope
Louis
Rope
Cok J. M. Ginter
Ginter
Louie
Perry
Mr. Ginter
Louis Rope
Oil Well Proposal To Be Decided In Vicinity
Wednesday afternoon at Alhan H B Oden tor will meet the company intending to sink the oil well. The action depends on leases, with doubt whether the project proceeds. Full decision awaited upon Mr Eden kirk's return Thursday or Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aihan HB Odentor
Edenkirk
City Council Adopts Ordinance To Widen Lucca Street
City council met in regular session with all members present except Mr. Kissing. They passed an ordinance to widen and extend Lucca Street at an expense not to exceed 75 dollars for land. They also approved paying various bills, including several for legal printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kissing
Lucca
Nance
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Chicago American
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Elizabeth Culbertson
Akron
C. W Wald
C. D. Hughes
Sarah J. Thomas
Fliorence Polley
Freeman Bowers
Woodstock
Margaret Muterspaugh
Marzlevile
Ind
Butler
Ohio
Fred Hookway
Will
Plain View
Neb
Fred Hirsch
Mohican Oil & Gas Co
Salem
Hirach Tg
Esther Brown
Sheriff Brown
Board of Educatin
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Sithville Chantanguy
Nolin
Clyde Sweert
Dohner
Board of Education
Mira Aigsy Derr
Dan Derr
Social Notes
France Association
T.B. France
Chester Lloyd
Floretta G. Palmer
Orrville
8. E. Neikirk
Reformed Church
Asten
Silver Lake
Mary Haupert
S. Vance Steel
Gertrude Vollrath
Sohe
Ousten
Wm. Snook
West Liberty Street
Winnie L. Snook
Nona
Mrs. Curtis
Beaver Talla
Curtiy Pay
Christian Church
W .L. Neal
G. Gill
Mr. Gill
Mr Neal
Neal
Mises Lois
Jennie
Bowman Street
Kev
Jom Lockhart
S&s Co Myers
J G Sanborn
Kingdom of God
Cincinnati
West Lebanon
Samuel Esselburn
C. J. Harrold
Point Breeze Chautauqua
Farmers Improvement Club
William Acsamat
Shen
Gordon
Nxwilliam Amat
Ory
Mrs. Taggart
University Notes
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Sargere
Are
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