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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1896
Page
6
A long scanned column lists obituaries, funeral details, and local notices from Wooster Ohio. It includes death reports for Mrs. Catherine Painter, Mrs. Sadie Ferguson, and Philip Hess Sr., with biographical notes and funeral arrangements, plus various local society and church announcements and Sunday service references.
Probate judgments and administrator deeds dominate docket as multiple executors and administrators. Final accounts, inventories, and appraisements are filed for Catharine Mell, John L Brown estate, Rhibald Sleigh, Sarah Nickey will, Thomas Isietz remanded case, Wm Leichtenster estate, Mary H Foust, J Q Liggett, and others. Hearings set for January 2 and various dates. bonds posted, appraisers named, and petitions to sell real estate noted.
Wayne County records list numerous deeds including Charles Myers to Etta Stentz for Lot 64 in West Salem. Andrew Gerhart to Daniel S. Retchard for Lot 92 in West Salem. David Smith to Merrit Smith for 20 acres in Canarma township. John Johnston to F. Kean for Lot 1929 in Wooster. S Horst to William Horst and Mary Horst for 30 acres in Baughman township. Alfred J. Thomas to Elizabeth Quinby for 1 acre in Plain township. W.2 Dague administrator deed of Maggis Frank to Marla Collinge comprising 43 acres in Chippewa township and 12 acres in Chippewa township. Isadore Van Hosbang to Edward Read for Lot 275 in West Salem. George M. Read to Edward Read for Lot 102 in West Salem. John Wagner to Samuel Wagner for 170 in Smithville. Thee B. Rivert to Cecelia Schronberg for lot at Arlington Hotel in Orrville. Cecelia Schronberg to Anthony Fink for Arlington Hotel in Orrville. David McAfee to Robert S. Mejer for undivided 2.7 acres in Chester township. Kip deed to Henry J. Collier for 1 acre. Mary Flemit deed to Elizabeth Crippes in Gippes township. Rich and Johnny Blaycoln loan and mortgage transfers. various other acres and parcels across Wayne County towns including Wooster Sugar Creek and Orrville.
A local editorial commends the Woman's Christian Association for organizing Mercy and Relief Personal Work and Evangelistic efforts. It outlines district charities, field workers, and careful aid distribution, noting limited funds but ongoing support for sick and unemployed citizens amid hard times. It highlights a King's Children sewing group, a planned kitchen garden, and a free kindergarten, while urging caution against impostors and urging local focus.
The financial report of the Tyanees Christian Association covers the initial period, detailing receipts including donations for Reading and Special Work and expenditures for room rent, furniture, magazines, and various office costs. Mrs. Shepherd's treasurer's summary, audited by Mrs. George J. Schwartz, tallies collections and donations at 408.68 and lists memberships, entertainment, and library expenses among others, with a balance of 360.6. Bennett’s reading room expenses are itemized separately though not fully printed here.
Mrs G Estley and daughter Clara, starting May 6 from Spokane Falls, Wash, aim to reach New York City by December 19 to win a 10000 wager. They walk about 28 miles daily, support themselves by selling pictures, and recently met President elect McKinley at Canton. They have faced sickness and a setback but continue toward Pittsburg.
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