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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1902

Page

5

Restoration birthday for Wooster ex-president Dr Taylor

Dr A A E Taylor former Wooster University president, living in Columbus, invites friends to celebrate his sixty seventh birthday next Wednesday. After a severe illness that nearly ended his life, he recovered recently and regained strength, with a feature on his life in The Presbyterian of Philadelphia.

A. A. E. Taylor Wooster University Columbus Taylor Skali Snow the Presbyterian of Philadelphia

Obituary notes recount several local deaths

Obituary notes report the deaths of Harry Nixon aged about 20 from typhoid fever with funeral at 2 10 a m Wednesday and interment in Fredericksburg. Robert A Yoder died at Millersburg and funeral at 1 30 p m Wednesday from his parents home near Wooster. interment in Wooster Cemetery. Mrs James Glass burial occurred at St Marys Church with pallbearers listed and Catholic cemetery final resting place. A six month old son of S C Hershberger died Sunday from cholera infantum with funeral at Maple Grove church and cemetery burial. Mrs Jacob Duhner of near Doylestown died Saturday morning.

Harry Nixon John Nixon Saltcreek Township Fredericksburg Robert A. Yoder Millersburg Wooster James Glass St. Marys Church F. Ankley Dennis Callahan Emile Paumier Patrick Haley Joseph Sullivan Emmett Lee Peter McCarthy C. Hershberger Plain Township Maple Grove Jacob Duhner Doylestown

Local Creston News and Personal Notes

Creston residents share medical and travel updates while new hires and local events unfold. Mrs J W Knestrick visits South Dakota, Miss Gertrude McKee visits Akron, and Rev A W Knowlton visits Creston. Frank Nichols breaks a bone while loading cucumbers. Logan Baird heads to Denmark as Denmark academy principal. A L Ober and wife visit Ashland. church convention at West Salem spurs activity.

J W Knestrick South Dakota Swinge Cat Otis Bawm Lorain PhD Bawn Gertrude McKee Akron J P Herkmans J W Irvin Sunthvill Chautauqua Leila Hall Cleveland A. W Knowlton Brecksville Creston Frank Nichols B. Maxwell Star Telephone Exchange Lodi Alferton Turner Logan Baird Oberlin College Denmark Town Denmark Academy Baird A. L. Ober Ashland Rev Julius Romich Ofittsburg John Henry C. W. McGewen Mantua A. M. Wells GA. Tenney West Salem

Marshallville Excursion Draws Big Crowd and Ball Victory

Marshallville saw a large turnout for the Orrville Silver Jake excursion with stores closed Wednesday to accommodate. Orrville defeated Marshallville in a decisive championship ball game. A horse sale drew the town’s largest crowd in years, with Idaho horses selling at an average of 45 dollars. School terms begin in September with Prof C W Biddle as high school principal, Emma Ruth from Shreve as intermediate, and Martha Bowman guiding primary.

Marshallville Ang C W Biddle West Salem Orrville Silver Jake Idahoorses Thiel Wells C A. Wyer Biddle Emma Ruth Shreve Martha Bowman

Funeral of Mrs Marie Menuez in Fredericksburg

The funeral for Mrs Marie Menuez, aged 78, from the Presbyterian Church followed her August 21 death. Born May 25 1825 in Basle Switzerland, she immigrated in 1844 and married Vincent Menuez in 1845. She leaves three of nine children, siblings, and several relatives, with Rev C R Compton conducting the service.

Predericksburg Ang Marie Menuez Presbyterian Rch Menuez Basle Switzerland America A.G . Limmler Vincent Menuez Fredericksburg Tillie Hook Sandusky Vincent Mennz Chillicothe Celia Hecksher Paris France Valeria E Wyler Geo D Dunham Baltimore Midage Sl C R. Compton A. G. Childs James D Miller Truman Smith Crestline Saitray Daniel Herman Millersburg Alzina Bruce Mansfield Smay Woodruff Rochester

Fourth Annual Point Breeze Chautauqua Ends in Grove Splendor

Special correspondence notes the Fourth Annual Point Breeze Chautauqua closing with a large crowd of about 1500 on the grounds and many 84 plus pioneers present. Isie M Eberly and John M Eberly led vocal and orchestral work with Chauncey Kang directing the choir. Oldest attendee was Elliott G Mackey's 99 year old father. Hon Joseph G Camp delivered an eloquent lecture despite illness.

Point Breeze Smithville Isie M Eberly John M Eberly Chauncey A. Kang Canaan Peter Amstutz America Naftzger Albert McFadden J H Kanke Charles Boydston North Grove Rev Medsker Elliott G Mackey Paint Breeze Mackey Joseph G. Camp Atlanta Neikirk Guste Sen

Lake Fork News Camp Meeting Opens At Tent

Lake Fork correspondence reports the two weeks camp meeting opening Monday with D W Sprinkle of Beach City to lead services the first week. Local notes include visits, illness and travel, church work beginning on the M E Church basement, and farmers thrashing wheat and oats with yields better than expected. The new church construction progresses slowly as a second carload of sandstone arrives.

Lake Fork D.W Sprinkle Beach City Franks Wooster Zena Treace Arlin Slater Charles Slater Sample ML Springer Nycamore Elsie Spreng J N Pinkerman Jelloway Metzler Akron M. E

Congress People and Local Social News From Aug 25

Congress cricket tournament drew a large crowd with gate receipts covering costs. Congress beat Lodi in the forenoon and Polk in the afternoon, taking first prize of 15 dollars and Polk second with 10 dollars. Local visits include Rev P M Swinehart in Rochwood, H W Lehr with family at Neva, Mrs Belle White of Canton with relatives, Danielswer family guests of Henry Warner, Prof LON Knight visiting Congress, and Miss Jennie Haynes of Connellsville visiting Capt GG W Michael’s home. Jadies Aid of the M E church plans an ice cream festival at Whitmore room next Saturday evening.

Congress P M. Swinehart Rochwood J P Brown H W Lehr Neva Belle White Canton Danielswer Jennie Mildred Wooster Henry Warner Lon Knight Lodi Polk West Salem Jadies Aid Society Whitmore Room R J Michael Jennie Haynes Connellsville Paaré Michael

WRECKED THE BUGGY IN W OSTER AREA ACCIDENT

Emil Wirt had an accident returning from Wooster when a train frightened his horse at the Pennsylvania track, tipping the buggy and wrecking it. He was shaken but not seriously harmed. The Methodist church plans a picnic on Sept 6. Community guests include Mr and Mrs George Metzler of Cleveland and Aunt Betty Noland visiting relatives. The Epworth League festival is set for Saturday evening from 7 30 to 11 30. Other notes mention visits by Cary Franks, Dessie Schaaf to Miss Manda Fritz, Adam Miller of Tennessee, and Ernest Schag visiting relatives. Langell boys near Wooster, and a sick spell for David with liver congestion under doctor care.

Moreland Emil Wirt Wooster Pennsylvania Methodist Church George Metzler Cleveland Betty Noland Owijns Fredericksburg Misa Florence Noland Arizona O. G. Franks Betty Cary Franks Dessie Schaaf Manda Fritz Experiment Farm Epworth League Adam Miller Tennessee Ernest Schag Langell Boys Wooster Rite David Oea Eed

Street Fair Finance Committee Urges Prompt Subscriptions

The Street Fair and Carnival committee on finance is ready to launch the annual rent for the fair year. Merchants are increasing their subscriptions to ensure this year’s event surpasses all others, while some urge lower payments and repeated visits. The committee warns that without more liberal responses, the fair may be abandoned. Only a few merchants are not benefiting from these efforts, though many feel obligated for past support. With fairs proliferating nationwide, securing merit hinges on timely contributions when called.

Reunion at the Home of 8 8 S Firestone

NEW PITTSBURG hosts a meraaden reunion at the Firestone residence on Thursday August 28. Attendees include Darold and wife of Canaan, Bernice Reiner visiting Ashland and Lexington, Levi Marks and wife from Wooster, and many others visiting relatives and attending the ME church gathering, with several families from Cleveland West Salem Orrville and Columbus noted among guests.

Meraaden S. Firestone Darold Canaan A. A. Zimmerman Bernice Reiner Ashland Lexington Levi Marks Wooster John Weaver Cleveland B. Marks Qocker West Salem J A. Stotler Reedsburg

Sterling Stirred by Arrest of Stranger Claiming Detective Role

A stranger posing as a detective caused an uproar in Sterling after registering at the Valley House and roaming the town with bold claims. He was seized by Medina counts officials, later moved to Rochland, amid a large crowd seeking retribution. The man, identified as Telieverddote be Paavison, is said to be an ex convict from Joliet Penitentiary and is wanted on multiple charges with a Joliet reward offered. He allegedly pledged to pay his bill when he returned from Shelby.

Sterling Dave Valles House Teledrama Medina Rochland Hin Smith Telieverddote Paavison Kan Joliet 1 Ois Joliet Valley House Fran Shelby

Wayne County Soldiers and Sailors Reunion Admission

Sixth annual reunion at the armory on Wednesday evening August 27 offers free admission for all wearing a reunion banle. The event includes a reception campfire and dance, with annual dues of 25 cents supporting expenses and a souvenir containing Captain James McMien's portrait. Jn Van Nest, secretary

Wayne County Soldiers and Sailors Association James McMien Wayne County Jn van Nest Secetary

Furniture man in Wooster Seeks Dr. A Thompson dentist

A Wooster furniture dealer shows interest in Dr. A Thompson dentist and has received a letter written in Kansas City. The note hints at professional contact and potential arrangements between the two parties.

Wooster A. Thompson Kansas City

Soldiers and Sailors Reunion Program Summary

The Soldiers and Sailors reunion on Wednesday outlines a fore noon parade formation at 10 o clock on the Public square led by city marshal and police, Captain W E Barnard, and the D C Curry presidency with various civic groups and music. Afternoon pavilion exercises include welcome by Mayor R J Smith, reports, addresses by Emma Crane and Bertha M Martin, and old war songs. Evening camp fire at 7:30 features Young s orchestra, recitations, and short addresses, with Old Virginia Reel dances and a large audience of veterans and families.

W. E. Barnard Jesse McClellan P C D. C. Curry B. Hickok R. J. Smith D.C Curry Triton Quartette Emma Crane Ladies of the Toledo Bessie Rolle Bertha M Martin V . Massillon J. T. Hoak Burbank Me. Clare Wooster Elorenne McMannis Armaey Young J T Hosk Trinion Quartette Gideon’s Army Paul Lawrence Dunbar Eleanor Brocher J T Hoak Furhank Trinton Quartette New South Irwin Lytle Young 8. Orchestra

Money to pan 00 good security from x to S9p00

G W spangler Loan Agt. Wooster offers money with good security. Dr Thorns Ech promises instant relief for cuts sprains accidents. Anne Dottie presents testimonials from cases GT 608s and related symptoms.

Pan Spangler Loan Agt Wooster

Residents and visitors populate Point Breeze reunion and town events

West Lafayette resident Prof L C Wolf Z and family visit Mr and Mrs F Liggett while many locals attend the No 6 reunion at Point Breeze. Mr and Mrs Frank Stauffer of Akron spent days visiting friends. E B Landes returns from a Denver trip with a good time reported. Prof Thos Sonnedecker Ohio class visits.

L. C. Wolf Z West Lafayette F . Liggett Rennion Point Breeze Frank Stauffer Akron Landes Denver Col Thos Sonnedecker Ohio

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