Sermon Urges Stand Against Local Evils in Wooster
Rev. J K Shellenberger preached at the city park urging Wooster citizens to oppose gambling liquor and sin, citing Revelations and Paul letters to urge civic righteousness. The service closed with prayer by Dr Scovel and music led by H W Crows. Next week’s Sunday evening meetings will resume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Shellenberger
City Park
Eary
John and Paul
Shellenberger
Paul
Asia
John
Shelleberger
Jewa
Wooster
Dr. Scovel
D.soovel
H. W. Crows
Cromer
Robinson
Wife Seeks Divorce in Wooster Petition Filed
Mary T Winch of Wooster files a divorce petition against H Winch on grounds of femery neglect. They married June 16 1905 and have one child. She seeks reasonable alimony and custody of the child. Attorney listed for Mrs Winch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary T. Winch
Wooster
Monsan
H. Winch
Suit Over Kauke Estate Alleged $2500 Note
Mrs Ida Grossenbach of Wooster filed against C W Kane administrator of John H Kaуe estate claiming about 2500 due on a note plus 4000 owed for education of children from a settlement with the elder Kaуe in the Van Wert hardware partnership. She asserts life insurance of 2500 and sums placed with Kaуe that were to finance education. she says a book of accounts was turned over and later lost by the administrator. Lawyers Smyser Weygandt and Wetser for Mrs Grossenbach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Ida Grosenbach
Wooster
C. W. Kane
John H. Kaus
Kauke
Mra. Grossenbach
Kanke
van Wert
J. H. Kanke
Mrars
Capt. Kanek
Ohio Accyteline Gas Company Formed at Columbus
A new firm named the Ohio Accyteline Gas company formed in Columbus by C. A. Long, J. C. McClarran, W. R. Barnhart Jr., Lovett, Parrish and others. They state no factory is planned yet, aiming to place acetylene gas plants in homes and consider factory construction only if cheaper material can be produced than purchased. The note includes a brief ad for Ely's Dream Balm and a druggist price.
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Mo Lovett
Parrish
C. A. Long
J. C. McClarran
W. R. Barnhart Jr
Columbus
Ohio Accyteline Gas Company
A. M. Parrish
Ely
Ly Bros
Warren Street
New York
Tillman speech sparks fire over race and rights in Ohio
The speech by Senator Tillman draws a large crowd but fails to pay expenses, while the audience reacts to his harsh critique of northern policies on race. He denounces abolitionist actions, rails against the ballot for Black Americans, recalls Lincoln and the Civil War, and argues white southern tensions persist over integration and power.
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Mithbville Chautan
Tillman
Milllion
South
Lee
Abraham Lincoln
America
Lincoln
Douglas
Exposition Hall Nears Completion At Wayne County Fair
The Exposition Hall at the Wayne County Agricultural Society grounds is nearing completion for the county fair and home week. Almost all spaces are filled with exhibits from Keister Bros, Alvin Rich, Treedlanders, McClure Furnishing Store, Wm. Annat, Schmuck & Bervington, John F. Harrison, J. H. B. Dantford, Wooster Hardware Co, Emil Paumier, Nick Amster, Jacob Fredrick & Co, Max Bloomberg, Harding & Co, Gray & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County Agricultural Sect
Keister Bros
Alvin Rich
Treedlanders
McClure F
Treasury Inspectors Named by Probate Judge Mondsy
Probate Judge Orron Mondsy named W Yost and O C Franks of Wooster to inspect the county treasury. Mosers Yost and Franks are at work counting the cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orron Mondsy
W. ©. Yost
O. C. Franks
Wooster
Mosers
Yost
Franks
City Council Proceedings On Street Repairs And Assessments
City Council met with most members present to address street conditions caused by gas company repairs and sewer connections. Capt J B Taylor urged repairs along tracks and across the city. A motion directed the clerk to notify the Board of Public Service to require repairs by gas companies and others. Ordinances on frontage assessments for Gus Hunlacker and George A Clapper were read for second time and referred to committees after objections overassessment.
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Jay J. Keister
Chas. W. Kisling
J. B. Taylor
Taylor
Cleveland and Southwestern Tractioon Co
Weiser
Board of Public Service
Fisher
North
Walnut Street
Gus Hunalcker
Clark & Co
Chicago
H .B. Swartz
George A Clapper
Council Winn
Burglary Fear After Late Night at Afinat Store
Thought of burglars by W. and Barnard from the Afinat store sparked a late night search on North Bever street. They joined Jack Weber in checking the residence, finding drawers and doors open but no items missing. A Sunday report blamed a little daughter for leaving doors ajar.
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W. &. Barnard
Afinat Store
Cleveland
North Bever Street
Advertised Letters at Wooster Post Office No 33
The Wooster post office lists uncalled letters as of August 19 including Gentlemen Fay Bell Sar Brauer Audrew fair T arleamayer Edgar R Wilkin Wayne Post for G A BR Ladies Emma Beaverson Margaret Bennett Mrs W C Griffith Miss Dale Johnson Miss Maris Perry Miss E M Papple Miss Kate C Rodefer Mrs Huyza Ramney W S Bryson P Me The list notes names and delivery status for the missing correspondence.
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the Wooster
Canton Wright Patriarchs Militant Invited to Columbus Drill
Capt Forbes Alcock received a special invitation to bring the Canton Wright Patriarchs Militant to Columbus for a prize drill during the state fair. Despite little prior drilling, Alcock believes the Canton could win if chevaliers enter the contest.
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Forbes Alcock
Canton Wright Patriarchs
Columbus
Alcock
Canton
Ehapel
Dean's Beta Cure Constipation Remedy
A1900s era note promotes Dean's Beta as a cure for constipation tone of stomach and digestion. It claims to stimulate the fiver and appetite and ease passage of bowels. Consumers are advised to ask their druggist for them in a box.
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Dean
Massillon Fire Destroys Frantz Livery and Barns
A blaze at Wm Frantz’s livery in Massillon destroyed the barn area early Monday, fatally burning Lawrence Lyne who died at Mt. Airy hospital. Forty five horses perished, with total losses around 75000 dollars as 80 animals were housed in the basement and most escaped before flames cut off exits. A banker offered 1000 dollars for the horse’s rescue, but all efforts failed and 44 other horses perished in the blaze.
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Wm. Frantz
Massillon
Lawrence Lyne
Mt. Airy Hospital
Probate actions and estate records in final accounting hearing notices
Final account filings and probate actions listed for multiple estates including Alice D. Smith John L Markley Eliza Sherrod James Lilley Otto Uhlam and others. Preliminary hearings set August 1967 inventories appraisals and approvals noted with guardianship and administrator filings and private sale orders. Bond filings and real estate appraisals approved.
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Alice D. Smith
Wm Seward
John L. Markley
Ellen Jones
Doratha
T. J. Reigter
Admr
Arretta J
Eliza Sherrod
Congress Township
Harry G. Kouitz
Catate
Michael Badger
Albert Lilley
Watate
James Lilley
Baughman
Hattie Uhlam
Chief Levner reports two men held in Fort Wayne
Chief Levner said W. E. Barrey and Arthur Brokeshire, both listed as from Wooster, were in custody in Fort Wayne Ind. charged with loitering during a weeklong visit seeking work. The police noted their reputations for honesty were not in doubt and expected their release after Tuesday morning hearing.
Wooster Township Board Sees Clerk Resign
At a Monday Board of Education meeting in Wooster Township, Charles Zaring resigned as clerk due to moving to Orrville. Fleming Fisher of South Market Street was elected to fill the vacancy, with Fisher expressing pride at the unsolicited appointment. Torturing eczema spreads its burning area daily and Dean's Ointment is advertised as quick relief available at any drug store.
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Charles Zaring
Board of Education
Wooster Township
Orrville
Fleming Fisher
South Market Street
Sisher
Dean
Young optician missing charged with misuse of mails
B W Corti of Chagrin Falls, who came to town to run a local optical business, is in trouble for sending letters to customers at nonstandard rates. He vanished after refusing to settle debts, leaving unpaid bills and raising questions about guilt. Friends and a roommate James Commins relate how Curtiss spent time chasing customers rather than collecting payments. Government officials may pursue his arrest.
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B. W. Corti
Chagrin Falls
Bers
Ann
Waa
Curtiss
Hao
James Commings
Commings
Curtiea
Fire at Wooster Shale Brick Works
A Sunday morning fire at the Wooster Shale Brick Works was confined to a drying bed. Workers on night shift discovered and extinguished the flames before causing major damage. The cause is uncertain but suspected to be natural gas leaking from a tunnel. Chief Kingsley was notified but fire department had limited water supply for this plant.
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Wooster
Chie
Local Accounts of Public Expenses and Health Adverts
A fragmented financial ledger lists payments by Laning Co for library books and supplies, plus various contractors and vendors including Rum Baugh and Stucker lightning rods, Kester road work, and Brookville Bridge Co. City of Wooster water works and Wooster Electric Co. are noted for public utility costs. An unrelated health advertisement touts Blood Bitters and carbolized witch hazel products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laning Co
Severe-biid
Esate Fi Ze-wo Bing Co
Rumbaugh & Stucker
Ic. W. Kester
Graaing
C. Fees
W. H. Beebe
Daniel Stuller
Lewis Culvert Co
Brookville Bridge Co
Smithville Bridge
L. C. Weaver
Collier Printing Co
Hassett Bros
D- W.-adrandt
B. D. Ieee
Congresa Tp
R. Swartz
A. P. Prouts
EF. Coe
City of
Wooster
Wooster Electric Co
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Sues Kauke Estate
Danford’s
J. H. B. Danford
West Liberty St
Ohio
Tillman Sustdif
England
Africa
Edon
J. B. Foraker
Senate
Foraker
Gage
Moses
Booker Washington
Booker Washigtohe
Treasury
City Council
Bentley Ordinance Road
Canton Wright
Sprobate Cours
I. W. Orr
Wooster’s
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