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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1902
Page
5
Reports say George Schauble, a Scenic artist in town for a few weeks, threatened suicide after disputes over payment with Al. Martin and Sr. Spartner. He was not seen during the day and could not be located, leading to fears he may have carried through with the threats.
Fredericksbury notes a social hosted by the Ladies Aid at the Presbyterian church to honor Mrs. Laura at Wooster and celebrate Dr. F V McKinney's sister. reports stormy weather and a well-attended event. Geo W Searight marked his mother’s birthday with family present. Harvey Redett’s circle recalled two years since a Colorado visit and a future reception at Mrs See’s home.
A.B Hoffman of Barberton visits town to arrange services and boarding for Barberton residents. Mrs Alice Flickinger moves goods to Barberton and will run a boarding house. sons Art and Bert gain work with a contractor tied to Dace escalates new. J K Barnard’s daughter, previously ill, shows improvement from pneumonia. The new A B preacher plans move to parsonage this week. Mrs Elgie Talley of Akron visits town with aunt Mrs Nicely. Question raised if villages must elect all officials at spring election. Herman Walters of Burbank marries Miss Zavner of Medina County at M.E. parsonage.
District notes a mad dog scare in the village after a dog showing rabies symptoms was shot three weeks ago. Amos Beam and others recall two funeral services and a long residence in the area. The community remembers a mayoral tenure of about two years amid ongoing concern over canine safety.
Marshallville notes report W C organizer Teaaa Quinby urging pupil pledges against tobacco in the district. Perry Houser drills for coal on his farm south of town. Farmers Telephone line to Burton City near completion. L K Ruby of Akron buying timber for shipment. Emma W Tinsler and her sister married in Orrville on Thanksgiving. Attendees from here at Orrville Save Convention. next meeting planned in June. Nettie Buckley visited Orrville. a birth announced to Mr and Mrs Perry House. Mrs Bowman and daughter Martha visited Wooster friends. Dr. Blankenhorn visited Orrville. local mentions of community and neighbors.
Enos Smith and family living behind the Reformed church woke at 4:40 a.m. to smoke. They stove out a bed fire themselves, damaging a lounge carpet and bedding while Mr. Smith suffered a severe burn in the effort. Neighbors remained unaware until the blaze was under control.
Samuel Lowthers aged 50 died suddenly Monday evening one mile north of Apple Creek just as he sat to supper. He spent the day butchering and appeared in good health. A painter by trade he worked as a butcher in winter. He leaves a wife and seven children. Funeral at 2 p m today from the residence. interment in Applecreek Cemetery.
Creston notes from Dec 8 cover Carl McGuff of Barberton visiting family, Jd. F. Strenick passing the Columbus bar exam and seeking practice in Ann Arbor, and local moves to Wooster. Mentions of John Russell, Mrs. Will Miller, a proposed electric railway, a Men's Monthly talk by Dr. R J Baird, and a winter lecture course at the high school. Also notes W P Van Dorn visiting Zanesville, Augusta Collins in Doylestown, and local ads for Elixir and port products.
Through the generosity of a warm friend of the university it will be possible to give the concert on Thursday evening December 11 as a complimentary entertainment. Ticket numbers are limited to the size of Memorial chapel. Those desiring tickets for themselves and guests may obtain them at the university office Wednesday afternoon and Thursday. Conservatory students may get tickets at the conservatory.
Horace Berg executor of Elizabeth Durst estate Wooster Ohio directs all creditors to settle debts and presents claims for allowance. Dated October 15 1903. Also spotted administrator for Helen Wilson deceased Wayne County Ohio requests immediate payment and allowances, administrator W B Kean.
Alise Wells of North Grant Street recalls living at 71 Lapwill Street in summer 1896 and asserts Dean's Kidney Pills cured her back and kidney pain. She claims the cure was permanent over three years, with Zimmerman & Co. as local tellers and Foater-Milburn Co. as U.S. agents. Price 50 cents a box.
On November 1, Samuel B. takes given notice of a petition filed in the Wayne County Court of Common Pleas for divorce on grounds of extreme cruelty and gross neglect of duty. Proceedings involve party Vadie A. Lihy and mention hosting actions in the county.
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