Wooster News Roundup Highlights Regional Travel and Local Events
Residents and visitors share summer travels across Michigan Wisconsin New York and Ohio as Wooster hosts gatherings and council outings. Local officials report trains derailments minor damage and continued civic activity with many families visiting Detroit St Clair Flats Niagara Falls Chippewa Lake and Lake Winona while members pursue trips to Mt Clemens Elyria and Cleveland. marriages births and health updates appear among routine notices.
Oil strike reports promising at Wooster shale well
The Boydston land well near Wooster was shot Sunday after delays and showed oil and gas in paying quantities at about 1997 feet. Drilling partners say early tests suggest 20 to 25 barrels per day with strong gas pressure, while brokers weigh future plans and plant prospects.
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Boydston
Butlker Pa
Trenton
A. d. Stiger
Chicago
Edward J. Barrett
Windy City
Wooster
Messrs
Stiger
Barrett
Chivago
Ang
Tan
Uoon
H. B. Odenkirk
Odenkirk
Bucyrus
Sheboygan Des Moines
West
Local Pairings Across Ohio and Indiana Names Listed
Fred E. Betz of Barberton and Stella M. Baker of Wooster appear among names linked to a regional listing. John P Wagner of Ft Wayne Indiana and Lille M. Griswold of Cres ton also featured with several other pairs. The fragmentary text references additional names including Lloyd W Keener of West Salem and Erma R Ferguson of Congress and Wooster residents Frank Billiar and Aida Clark, with further unclear notes about Clarence Bahn and May Mor in New Washington and Nettle May Mor.
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Fred E. Betz
Barberton
Stella M. Baker
Wooster
John P Wagner
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Lille M. Griswold
Creston
Lloyd W. Keener
West Salem
Erma R. Ferguson
Congress
Frank Billiar
Aida Clark
Applecreek
Clarence R. Bahn
New
Husband Seeks Divorce From Lena Kissinger in Wayne County
Charles Kissinger, by attorney Ross W Funcky, petitions the Wayne County Court of Common Pleas for divorce from Lena Kissinger. They wed January 21, 1900 at Orrville and have no children. He alleges she left the home April 20, 1908, moved her property to her parents, has since refused to live with him, and is guilty of gross neglect of duty. He seeks divorce and related relief.
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Mt. Clemens
Mich
Mallins
Will Conrad
Frank Goll
Niagara Falls
Wm. Armstrong
Janet J
Cleveland
Mbnda
Oway
M. L. Smyser
Mt Clemens
A. C. Schreiner
Ellen Graser
Wooster
Robert C. Taylor
Benjamin Graser
Liberty
South Streets
Londonville
C. W. Kisling
Detroit
St. Clair Flats
Fred Preston
Misa Ethel Overs
West North Street
T Barr
Ravenna
Mann
Jackson
Dickason
Lakes
S . Dawkins
Anna Koatenbader
Colorado
Harry Drake
Duluth
Minn
Amelis Young
Annat
Henry Lerner
Kinney
Lenier
W. W Criley
Indianapolis
Ind
John M. Criley
Vandegrit
Charles Kissinger
Ross W Funcky
Wayne County Court of Common Pleas
Lena Kissinger
Orrville
Spraine d Her Ankle And Local Happenings In Shreve
Miss Florence Tracey hurt her ankle Saturday after falling from a milk wagon in Shreve. Maria Campbell, visiting her brother in the western part of the state, returned home ill with nervous prostration. L. S. Miley, editor, attends the Mileyon affair due to extensive family connections. Rev. W. L. Neal of Wooster called on friends. Niagara excursionists have nearly all returned home.
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Wooster
Niagara
Norwalk Rail Road Meeting Advances Immediate Construction
In Cleveland officers and directors of the French railroads pledged quick action after F. H. Jones attended the meeting. Most directors were present as steps were taken to start building. The survey engineer will arrive from New London by tomorrow night. Ashland New London division underwriting is complete with half a million capital subscribed. Detroit parties will take half million underwriting for Norwalk New London division and New York capitalists are ready to fund once done. Mr. French predicts rapid progress and has set active operations in motion. Norwalk will be asked to provide right of way as a loan to be repaid soon.
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Cleveland
Norwalk Herald
F. H. Jones
Norwalk
New London
New York
French
Wooster post office lists remaining names August 1803
The fragment shows a list of gentlemen and ladies remaining at the Wooster post office on Monday August 11 1803 with names Vid Virgil A Eberly Edward Gardiner L H Goddard John C Mosratty Robert Moffet Irvin Royer Ghast Steleer and Miss Sylvia Miller Miss Sue Rife Mrs Mary P Scott along with photo Calvin Parker and notes on a hooded mark.
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Wooster
Virgil A. Eberly
Edward Gardiner
L.H. Goddard
John C. Mosratty
Robert Moffet
Irvin Royer
Ghas Steleer
Sylvia Miller
Sue Rife
Mary P. Scott
Calvin
Parker
Flattery
Ohio National Guard encampment departure for Newark Wooster
Two-gun company D soldiers from Ohio National Guard ship out for annual Newark encampment. Train runs late and arrives Wooster after 9 PM, then all march to camp with new government guns. Captains Lieutenants sergeants corporals and privates listed among those present with names and ranks. Former Captain W E Aamard and Major Frank C. Gerlach join at Wooster. Officers wear brown suits and coats.
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Ohio National Guard
Newark
Wooster
Marcus R. Limb
R. Limb
Jas. B. Rahi
H. D. Woolman
Louis , Rope
Chas. E. Cumberland
Louis W. Christine
Lloyd A. Naftzger
3. McClarran
F. Reddick
J. A. Griest
J. W. Keister
JE McClaran
JB Putman
J. F. Brubaker
S. M. Swarts
Alliance Company
W.E. Aamard
Frank C. Gerlach
Loved Mother at Rest Mary M Hughes dies after monthlong illness
Mrs Mary M Hughes wife of Alfred Hughes of Spruce street died Friday night at 9 45 after a month long illness of inflammation of the liver She was born to John and Sarah Montgomery longtime Maryland residents Married fifty years ago last October their seven children four survive Calvin Hughes California Grant Hughes Ft Wayne Indiana Florence Heck St Marys Isa Hughes Wooster and Alfred Hughes Also a sister Mrs Oliver Faurot Winterset Jersey She joined Morrland Methodist church young and was a devoted neighbor and mother
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Mary M. Hughes
Alfred Hughes
Spruce Street
John
Sarah Montgomery
Moryland
Calvin Hughes
California
Grant Hughes
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Florence Heck
St. Marys
Isa Hughes
Wooster
Hughes
Oliver Fauroto
Winterset
Jaws
Methodist Church
Morrland
Wooster to Open With Tess of the D Urbervilles at Opera House
The Wooster Cuy opera house launches Wednesday September 2 featuring Caroline Rohr in Tess of The D Urbevilles followed by John Vogel’s minstrels. September also showcases Thomas Alexander in An Heir to the Throne and Louis Kit Was King with William Owen in When Louis Kit Was King. Katharine Willard tops the September slate in The Power Behind the Throne with other acts including Bictyglype izes and Quinlan & Wall’s minstrels. Manager Bowers aims to book a full season of prestigious attractions for Wooster audiences.
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Wooster Cuy Opera House
Caroline Rohr
Tess
The
D'Urbevilles
Wooster
John Vogel
Thomas Alexander
Wm. Owen
School For
Louis Kit
Katharine Willard
Chicago Stock
Aviliseboe
Bowers
Bow Ace
Ted St
Squire-elect TF B Jarvis Leads Band and Parade in Wooster
A Wooster graduate Manafield Shield story describes Squire-elect TF B Jarvis, a prominent young attorney and former two-term chief of police, known for curfew enforcement and versatile talents. He led a Lakside resort band parade, served as drum major, and taught at a local school while also teaching farming. The crowd of about 5,000 gathered as bands from across the state performed.
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Manafield Shield
TF B. Jarvis
Ats
Lakeside
Lake’ Erie
Wooster
Lakisides
Bent
Pat Fa
Jaytee
Trig
Jarvis
Andy
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