Narrow escape on electric line near Medina
Otto Riffl of the Overall factory suffered a narrow escape from death Monday morning when he fainted on a moving electric car near Medina and was thrown into a ditch. He was submerged in mud and water for about ten minutes before regaining consciousness and was saved by the conductor and motorman. A Medina physician said he was lucky to survive with only a scratched face and bruised neck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Riffl
Bad
Tnarrow
Mondy
Mr. Kim
Ing
Medina
Riffil
Stan‘ton
Allis
Rifil
Wooster Men Address Chester Township Sunday School Meet
The Chester township Sunday school convention met on Saturday with a large evening audience and sizable afternoon crowd. Addresses by Chas Beekly Rev Skellen berger and Rev Cromer of Wooster were delivered in the evening. Officers for the coming year were elected: President Charles Sparr, vice president David Fornshell, secretary G Hartzell, treasurer Juling Glasgow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Township
Chas
Beekly
Skellenberger
Cromer
Wooster
Charles Sparr
David Fornshell
G. Hartzell
Tressurer
Juling
Glasgow
Numerous Apple Creek Social Visits Confirm Summer Travel
Applecreek August 11 report lists Mrs A D Eyman and family hosting in Holmesville. Gean Martin from Fredericksburg visited W Sturgis. Myrtle Core returned from Soreve and Nashville. Lucretia Bott visited Fredericksburg friends. Klein girls from Canton stayed with L C Melvin Parker, who returned from Portland Ore. after touring the country. Clara Nanxsbaum left to Winona for two years. Rev H I Wood, Rev D S Johnston on vacation. Luella Smith and Marcella Case left after a week with grandparents A Case and wife. Wm Bahl and wife spent Sunday with son-in-law A Zsogg. Maud Munson McLaughlin welcomed a nine-pound boy. Lewis Reichenbach left for Mt Clemens Mich for rheumatism treatment. Prof and Mrs H D Wile of Enet Liverpool visited. Mrs Cotterman visiting in Wooster. M Cautenschiager spent days in Orrville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Applecreek
A. D Eyman
Janet
Josie Smith
Holmesville
B. Eyman
Familly
Gean Martin
Fredericksburg
W. Sturgis
Myrtle Core
Soreve
Nashville
Lucretia Bott
Klein
Canton
Mt. Clemens
Mich
H. D. Wile
Enet Liverpool
Mra Cotterman
Wooster
M Cautenschiager
Orrville
White sale bargains sweep J Frederick Co Wooster
Last week of the white sale at J Frederick & Co features cheap muslin goods underprice sheets and pillow cases. Also notes a horse incident at Princess theatre sign, watermelon market glutted, Ringling Bros show at Manafield, and local theater buyouts with Ralph Smith purchasing the Princess Picture Theater interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredricks White
Princess Theatre
Fredrick
Wooster
Ralph Smith
Arthur Keister
Princess Picture Theater
Aug 11 Local Crop News and California Ranches
Report notes apples pears grapes and peaches in abundance with a fair wheat crop and abundant corn. Mr and Mrs Tate and son Ralph visit Stark County. News from California describes a thousand acre ranch near Calforita with a hundred workers and a Chinese cook. The piece discusses naval pride, temperance, and rural life including clover seed fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate
Ralph
Stark County
Califétita
Rocky Mountains
Local social notes from August events and visits
August 11 entries list guests and visits from J S Little and wife of Blackleyville to H J Bernart family, Mrs Howard Little and Canton relatives, Eli Snader at Ashland, Miss Capitola Mucsaelman in Wooster, Heffelinger family reunion, Clem Jackson birth, Ritter family reunion at Overton, Mrs John Firestone of Wooster, Fortney family in Ashland, John Ames Wooster visit, Verne Utz Red Haw Sabbath, Finley family hosts, A J Barnhart family and others at Phactadans in Smithville, Bersice Premer at Akron, ice cream festival at Methodist church next Saturday, 13 B-Wile of Ashland on business last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J S Little
Blackleyville
H J Bkbernart
Howard Little
Canton
Eli Snader
Ashland
John Ames
Wooster
Capitola Mucsaelman
George Heffelinger
Heffeltinger
Clem Jackson
Anthony Ritter
Breiner
Overton
John Firestone
R Andaiother Rice
C. I. Fortney
W. Moselman
Verne Utz
Red Haw
Eli Finley
Peters
A. J. Barnhart
Irvin Evert
Quil Permar
Smithville
Bersice Premer
Akron
Wile
James Chawell
Fairview Cemetery
Nancy Searight
East Clay Street
Jobo Strain
Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society
The
Methodist Church
Andrew Richards
Chas
Mathews
Millersburg
Frank Blank
Blank
Svaiety
Congregational Church
Alfred Ride
Clay Street
Samuel Caldwell
United Presbyterian Church
Rev
Grimes
Margaret Gillis
Fredericksburg
J. C. Mechlin
John Harrison
Criawell
George Dahhbam
John Amen
Samuel Awes
Barnus
Tauesday
Sadie Dodd
Etta Reed
Fern Searight
Greenfield
Ind
Josephine Shaw
Boston
Mass
Irwin
Dagan Barford
Steubenville
Harry Leeper
John Richards
Cleveland
Chas. Shadell
Harry Lytle
Michigan
Presbyterian Church
Rev Grimes
United Presbyterian
Buskin
Jacob Peterman
Andrew Jones
John Keen
Sueegenberger
Chautauqua, NY
Anna Lytie
Water Street
Wsa
Smith Bakery
Toy
Christian Church
Eola Bishop
Mt. Vernon
C. F Searight
Helen Flubart
Judge Orr Delays Local Option Case Hearing
Judge T W Orr will not hear the motion for a new trial in the local option elections case until after a two to three week vacation. Probate court notes he will be away the coming week and cannot hear the case. Once his backlog is cleared he will resume the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Orr
Probate
Local social notices and obituaries from Millersburg area
Names and visits of residents and guests from Millersburg and nearby towns. Announcements include interments at Fairview cemetery, property sale on East Clay street, church meetings of the Woman's societies, travel notes to Wooster, Cleveland, and Boston, and local services. Also reports on funeral attendances, a fire at Smith bakery, and a Chautauqua trip.
Big Day For Correspondents At Point Breeze Picnic
Wayne County Democrat correspondents head to Point Breeze chautauqua on Friday August 14 for a resort picnic. Speakers include Judson Harmon governor candidate, ex Gov Campbell, National Democratic member, William Finley Ohio Democratic chairman. Free admission. music by the orchestra and vocal solos by John M. Eberly and Bechtel Alcock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County Democrat
Point Breeze Chautauqua
Judson Harmon
J £. Campbella
Idarber
National Democratics
Wm. F. Finley
Ohio Democratic
John M. Eberly
Bechtel Alcock
Crescent Tri Weekly to Shift to Triweekly Publication
The Orrville Crescent announces it will issue Crescent Tri Weekly on a tri weekly schedule instead of the currently biweekly format, signaling a publishing plan change from the publisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrville Creazent
Welcome to Buffalo United Presbyterian delegates in 1900s
The Buffalo welcome to the United Presbyterian convention drew about a thousand delegates and visitors. Officials and speakers highlighted temperance, faith, and unity as key themes, with addresses praising the open Bible and active church life amid a city celebration in the Y M C A hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Denominations
the Lakes
Great Oceans
Buffalo
Adame
Scotland
Fuhrman
Conventona Hall
Y. M.C A
United Presbyterian Church
A H. Whitford
YMCA
Buffalo Y. M. C A
United States
United Presbyterian
Hogh Kennedy
R. V. Hunter
Central Presbyterian Church of
Albert A. Bell
Greensburg
Grover Cleveland
McKinley
John Knox McClarkin
Pittsburg
Charles Fishart
Allegheny
Clinton W. Howard
Rochester
Temperance
Blaine
Uny
J.T. McCrory
Pittaburg
Cleveland
Chicago
K. B. Miller
Butler
Jhe G. King
Columbus
James OD. Rankin
Denver
A. L. Mackey
K Littell
Free Baptist Church
Dr. Littell
Evangelical
W. A. Littell
Death of William Ginter in Congress township
William Ginter a long time resident of Congress township died Sunday morning August 9 at age 70. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Wm Kieffer. Several local residents and visitors are noted, including university and church activities and a union Sunday school picnic planned for August 22.
Director Chosen As Wooster Building Loan Director Resigns
John W Walter resigned as a director at the Wooster Building and Loan association during the meeting Monday evening W A Craig of this city was chosen to the position. Orrville is aiming to secure a new match factory and the board of industry will be asked to provide a building for the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W Walter
Wooster Building and Loan Association
W. A Craig
Board of Industry
Surgeon Dr Parker Visits Wooster for Examinations
Would Not Operate Dr Parker, a Cleveland surgeon, examined Mrs Job Treese of Wooster and patients Frank Smith and Nell Fall of Red Haw at Kinney and Knestrick hospital. He stated none of the cases were operable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Parker
Cleveland
Wooster
Job Treese
Frank Smith
Nell Fall
Red Haw
Kinney & Knestrick Hospital
Parker
Fine Farm Sold to New Owner on Wooster Road
The fine farm owned by T N Bhrock on the Wooster and Orrville road sold to K B Hostetler. Possession transfers April 1 1909 and extensive improvements are planned. Sale conducted through J O Hetzer Realty Agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T .N. Bhrock
Wooster and
Orrville Road
K. 8. Hostetler
J. O. Hetzer Realty Agency
Toes Amputated in Yard Accident
Frank Baer a brakeman at the G A C yards slipped while attempting to board a moving car Monday morning. His left foot was badly mangled and two toes were amputated by Drs Campbell and Orr. The injury was fortunate to avoid a leg loss, given similar falls. Orrville Courier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Baer
Drs. Campbell
Orr
Baer
Orrvilla Courier
Semi Weekly Now The Caer Courier Ban Change
The paper announces a shift from weekly to semi weekly publication with issues now issued on Tuesdays and Fridays. The change affects readers awaiting new issues and newsroom operations. The notice specifies new publishing days and implies ongoing updates to schedule.
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Caer
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Apple Creek
Mason Fruit
Ibis
Telefes
J. Fredrick & Co's
Mnk
C. W. Palmer
Chile
Prof
JC Boyd
Mylin
Jd Fredrick
Ringling Bros
Manafield
Dan Schifferty
Dan
Pennsylvania
Lima
Crestline
Lurge W. Kensil
Firsand C. Wolford
Ft. Wayne
McConkey Run
Shreve
Kauke Station
New
Crescent Tri Weekly
Republican
Seventeenth National Convention
Young Peoples’ Christian Union
Deata
Congress
William Ginter
Wm. Kieffer
Winter
Congress Township
Tom Patterson
Archhland
A. Weiler
Plainfield
Bazel Knight
V. A. Garver
Windom
Ohio
Lois Fresh
Anna Stanley
Mary Weiler
Akrob
Jay L. Warner
Hawaian Islands
Pacific
W. . Stanley
Maud van Sweringen
Zionsville
Thea Wonthy
Saiety
Guntrubr Sud
Colcliff
Colcliff #ubr and family, latec umhus, are guests of A. W. Wagener
Fabr
Ohio Penitentiaryes
Bork
tojOlem
Falr
Fine Farm
Mallory
Sand ™ S
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