Picnicers Nearly Wrecked In Near Head On Train Collision
Passengers on the second section of a business men's excursion from Orrville to Silver Lake faced a near disaster when a southbound freight collided with urgent braking. The engines stopped within four feet of each other, sparing lives as Irvin Critz of Marableville dislocated his left ankle escaping the car window. Critz, about 22, was brought to Akron City Hospital for treatment. The freight had started south after the first section passed due to a misunderstanding, and no report had been filed by Thursday noon.
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Passegners
Orrvila
Silverlake
Warwick
Ronni Speed
Irvin Critz
Maraballville
Critz
Akron
Silver Lake
Orrville
Public service board eyes gas lights and opera house deal
The board met with city council to discuss the water question and a contract with Kettler & Limk for the City Opera house. Mohican Oil & Gas Co bid 25 per year per street light and eight lights will be installed on College avenue Sayoult Avenue near A O'Brien Northwestern avenue near Albert Dix Behl avenue at Prof Behotégoy and Spink street. Residents near lamps must volunteer to art the lights on. Sewer cost discussed for Palmer Street. Dennis Sanders won the paving contract for the North Walnut and West North street intersection. Adjournment follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Service
Mesars
Nolle
Cooley
City Council
Kettler & Limk
City Opera House
Mohican Oil &Gas Co
College Avenue
Sayoult Avenue
A O'Brien
Albert Dix
Northwestern Avenue
Prof Behotégoy
Beall Avenue
Spink Street
Palmer Street
Dennis Sanders
North Walnut Street
North Street
Out of the Hospital Billiard Returns to Play
Pre Billiard, formerly confined by injuries from a recent Gulfport game, is out of the hospital. The Meridian team, of which he is a member, is on a two week trip and Billiard will resume pitching in the box alongside his teammates.
Catarrh Cure Promises Unique Health Benefit
A 100 dollar reward note promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal cure. The ad claims the remedy directly affects the bloodstream and bodily surfaces to destroy the disease's foundation and bolster the patient’s constitution, citing testimonials and a money-back offer.
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Hall
World of Wooster News Briefs and Local Notices
A string of items from Loudonville to Orrville covers a train tragedy, property matters, court actions, horse racing notes, a drowning death in Cleveland, a bicycle collision, school openings, and local accidents. Names include Matthias Wudrick, M L I spooner, Judge R L Adair, Capt J B Taylor, J B McCoy, Wm Taylor, Lyman Wertz, Roy Sowers, I N Hough, Walter Keeney, Gua Beib, L S Knight, Newton Beard, Walter Pierce, S Landes, Joseph Cumberland farm, John W urhanan, Porter & Ross, James Bonhall, Mt Nebo picnic, Samuel garden property, Hazel Richardson, Lena Howenstine, T E Yoder, Erwin Crites. The report weaves fresh incidents with society notices and sales ads.
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B. Eason
Lydick
Neere
Lyman Wertz
Cleveland
Repuublican
Garver
Public Schools of
Wooster
L S Knight
Congress
Orrville young man hanged self at cemetery
Bilis Steiner 26 of Orrville, married, committed suicide by hanging from a walnut tree in Marion cemetery early Thursday. He had been treated at Dr C E Sawyer sanatorium for stomach trouble and nervous prostration. Steiner, a secretary, was well regarded. his death was ruled due to spinal shock from the noose. Funeral will be private at his parents home.
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Bilis Steiner
Orrville
Marion
Ohio
Kat Steiner
Steiner
C. E Sawyer
C. E. Sawyer
Sawyer
Delaware Avenue
Franklin Jobneor
Mra
Jobnaun
Brady
Aantarium
Busines
Winkler Hore Co
Ellie Steiner
Ulrich Steiner
Elizabeth
Elma Steiner
Alvin Rich
Wooster
Chicago
Holmes County Farmer Moves 110 Acre Wayne County Farm
Charley A Martin of Knox township purchased a 110 acre farm in Wayne township Wayne County and plans to move his family there around October. A respected farmer with a strong family, he will be a valuable addition to the neighboring county community and is wished great success by Holmes County friends.
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Holmes County
Charles A Martin
Knox Township
Wayne Township
Wayne County
Charley
Holmes
Hym
Robbery Rumors Echoed On Quiet Street
In a Thursday night disturbance on a calm street, resident J. E. Elliott described a racket that sounded like three intoxicated individuals, two of whom appeared to rob the third. The remark hints at neighborhood fear of crime in the area.
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J. E. Elliott
Warning against Foley's Kidney Cure and laxative syrups
An advertisement warning against Foley's Kidney Cure warns of serious harm from use and urges seeking remedies from Chas E S Modern Pharmacy and Laubachs Boyd. It promotes Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Kennedy’s Laxative Syrup, Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup, and refunds if not cured, with claims of guaranteed results.
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Foley
Chas,e. S Modern Pharmacy
Laubacs & Boyd
Tts
Kennedy's
Kreiger’s
Bixler
Laubach & Boyd
Winona Bible School draws students from many nations
Winona Lake August 17 1006 editor Republican reports a six week Bible school at Winona attracting eighty five missionaries pastors secretaries of Young Men's and Women's Christian associations students and teachers from India Japan and seventeen states. Noted instructors Dr W W White R W Rogers Caroline Palmer C S Besserer and A C Wieand emphasize direct Scripture study over theory. The program features varied entertainment including music lectures and shaded grounds for recreation.
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Winona Lake
Republican
Windha Assembly
Tiona
Altho
Winona
India
Japan
New York School
W. W. White
Wooster
R. W. Rogers
Drew Theological Seminary
Caroline Palmer
C. 8. Besserer
Bethany Work
A. C. Wieand
Chicago Bethany Bible School
New York
Orcheatra
Kitties
Bennett and Moulton Dramatic Co to tour after Newark run
The Bennett and Moulton Dramatic Co closes a successful Newark engagement tonight and opens for a week in Philadelphia on Monday. Vogel's Minstrels boast a large roster this season and a reputation for top performances. John Philip Sousa opens his summer and fall band season at Asbury Park after six weeks rest, with strong turnout and near-capacity concerts despite inclement weather.
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Bennett & Moulton Dramatic Co
Newark
N. J
Philadelphia
Vogel
Sumer
Sousa
Sonia
Wapner
Sonsa
Gold rush to Coker Creek draws Wooster investors
A Kopoxville Tenn dispatch to the Cincinnati Enquirer reports Ohio and Illinois capitalists join Tennesseans to develop the Coker Creek gold field in Monroe County. The Unaza Mining and Developing Co is formed in South Dakota with Wooster leaders and Chicago Columbus transit ties. The firm claims 360 acres of rich deposit, $50,000 equipment, no debt, and daily dredge costs of $35 to $50.]]
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Kopoxville
Tenn
Cincinnati Enquirer
Coker Creek
Monroe County
Ohio
Ilinois
South Dakota
Wooster
A. B. Les
A. Thomis
B. B. McConpel
M . McDowell
Dalton
H. R Carroll
Columbus
Tolman
Chicago, Ill
W. R. Calkins
J. C
McLaughlin
Port Huron
Mich
T. F. Pech
Paperman
Goker Creek
Sehnver
Kingery
Cincinnati
Peck
Balanc
Kneuffer Discharged After Habeas Corpus Hearing
Rheibold Kneuffer, held on arson charges and unable to meet bond, faced Probate Judge Orr on habeas corpus. Proceedings noted lack of official transcript and records, with Ross W. Fnuock and Carlin for the state, J. O. Fritz for Kneuffer. Judge Orr ordered Kneuffer discharged from custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rheibold Kneuffer
Brown
Orr
Carlin
J. O. Fritz
Knenffer
Kneuffer
Lavish Host George A Clapper Delights Wooster Factory Crew
A large Wooster factory owner treated about fifty employees and guests to a day trip. They left on a special car at 9 15 at the electric station and received ribbon badges with Mr Clapper’s image. The weather was perfect and the group visited amusements and the lake. Rev W F Feeman offered thanks and spoke well of the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A Clapper
Mr. Clapper
Free Antitoxine Distributed for Diphtheria Relief
The state board of health begins free distribution of antitoxine through focal boards for all indigent persons exposed to diphtheria or suffering from it. Wooster received circular urging broad use as a public health measure, recommending immediate small doses for all household members to ensure weeks of protection.
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State Board of Health
Focal Boards
Wooster Board
Boards of Health
Board of Health
Changes in School Books by Board of Education
The board of education and Supt. Charles Happert announced changes in school books after meetings with publishers. Progressive readers replace McGuffey's, First Steps in English replaces Metcalf's, Caesar substitutes Latin, Roddy geography replaces Stoddard's, and Mental arithmetic will cover two years. Costs drop for students, with overall savings expected. Principals advised. Walsh's arithmetic and Maxwell's grammar dropped from the curriculum.
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Board of Education
Charles Happert
McGuffey
Metcalf
Caesar
McGruffey
Roddy
Stoddard
Hampert
Walsh
Ava Maxwells
Governor Harris signals possible changes to reappointed officials
Governor Harris indicated he will not appoint officials rejected by the Senate last winter. The current board members who were rejected may be superseded or allowed to remain in their current status.
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Harris
Senate
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I. N Hough
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Hazel Richardson
Richardson
Shreve
Aisk
Lena Howenstine
South Walnut
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Smithville
T E Yoder
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Marshallville
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Bradfield Regulator CO
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Kilmer
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Bright
Obeph O. Fritz
Attorney-atlaew
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Aks L. Bnyser
Merchants’ Emporium
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McGlarran
Iron Block
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Offce—Jackson Hidck Public Square
Arran
John C M'Clarsan
Charles C Jones
Attorneys-at-law
Taylor & Taylor, JJ
Taylor
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Washington, D.C
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R. H. A Hart
EYE and Ear
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Beall Ave
Howman
New York Eye and Ear Institute
Jpromas
Laupach & Boyd's
Public Square
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Travis Leeve Wooster
Pennsyl- Tenantatinaa
Vuparess
A. M
South North
Cleveland & Southwestern Traction Co
Pipewa Lake
J Su Ireland
Aers Wooster Limiteds
O Wilson
Cc. M. LovEegrt
Act
C. ‘Wooster
Dr. Platt
Ogotic
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