Differences in Opinion Over Wooster Gaslight Dispute
The Wooster Gaslight Company faces opposed suits by officials and stockholders, led by Pittsburg investor M. J. Buck. One faction accuses a bid to freeze out small holders while the other disputes this. Despite strong demand for the product, internal trouble and alleged mismanagement threaten operations and may prompt lengthy court action.
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Wooster Gaslight Company
Horton
Pittsburg
The
Wooster Gaslight Co
Sheriff Brown
M. J. Buck
Pittsburgh
Wind damage at courthouse cracks roof railing and chimney
During a strong Thursday morning wind, a smokestack toppled onto the street near the public square, knocking down wires and causing a loud crash. Iron railing around the courthouse roof loosened due to rot, damaging a dormer and ornaments. County commissioners ordered repairs and may remove the railing.
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Pry Eh
Harrison
High School Literary Society Meeting Recites Programs
The High School Literary society held a December 7 meeting with piano solo by Mildred Mower and numerous orations on topics like Hitch Your Wagon to a Star and The Panama Canal. Book reviews covered The Lucky Piece and Captain January among others. Debates addressed whether U S morality is in decline with Clell Metcalf and Hubert Shellenberger taking sides.
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Mildred Mower
Cora Smeard
Panama Canal
Mary Metz
the Booth
John Miller
Joan of Arc
Charlotte Miller
Annual Uniform Inspection by Trainmasters on P R R
Trainmasters across divisions of the Pennsylvania Railroad conduct their annual uniform inspection of passenger trainmen. Started Friday morning, it will continue into next week. All garments including overcoats, uniforms, caps, and shoes must fit, be clean, and not too old. Inspections have begun improving the men’s appearance.
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Pennsylvania
Jon
Lawyers Tilt in Dye Murder Case Trial Date Set
Judge B Eason heard a motion to set Allan Miller to Ryder for causing Dye’s death. Prosecutor Carlin asked for a continuance saying the state cannot safely proceed this term due to unavailable material evidence and witnesses.
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B. Eason
Allan Miller
Dye
Carlin
Miller
Trial delay urged as key witnesses' testimony looms
Prosecutor Carlin argues Eberhardt and White hold critical, unreleasable testimony for Miller case and seeks postponement until after White and Eberhardt trial. He maintains written and oral statements tie Miller to the crime while acknowledging a weak case if tried first. Weygandt defends court order. Subscribe for The Republican.
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William Eberhardt
Harry White
Eberhardt
White
Miller
Eberandhardt
Carlin
Ebouerdé
Weygandt
Eberhhardt
Mailier
Weygandat
Custody dispute over child in Keeler divorce case
Keeler and Keeler filed a motion to modify the decree in Garvey Repp v. Tila M. Repp concerning custody of Charlotte M. Repp, age 5. Repp alleges misdelivery of new clothes, return in ragged condition, filthy surroundings, vulgar language, and frequent quarrels at the mother's home, seeks change to custody arrangement.
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Keeler & Keeler
Garvey
Tila M. Repp
Charlotte M. Repp
Henry Myers
West Salem
Repp
Hepp
Stepp
Holmes County Man Dies by Suicide Near Beck's Mills
John Weise, 65, of Holmes County near Beck's Mills, died Wednesday from hanging. No cause given. Police and coroner notified. investigation ongoing.
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John Weise
Beck’s Mills
Holmes County
Fortieth wedding anniversary marked by multiple weddings
North Wooster residents shared celebrations including the marriage of their youngest daughter Jace Florence to Mr. Chrtaiegner Mr Ankerma son of J. C. Ankeritian of Burbank Ohio Rev Sprinkle of Lorain conducted the ceremony. The evening also featured a surprise for Mr and Mrs Krank Dilgard with neighbors bringing baskets and a social event at the Weltmer home announced Blanche Esther Weltmer’s upcoming marriage to Charles J Campbell of Wayne township. The town hosted a masquerade by Daughters of Veterans and a Rebekah Lodge social with a Santa Claus visit plus other social and wedding notices throughout the region.
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Wooster
Joseph B. McDonald
Jace Florence
Chrtaiegner
Ankerma
J. C. Ankeritian
Burbank
Ohio
Grom
Rev Sprinkle
Lorain
Mra Krank Dilgard
Mis
J. A. Weltmer
Springville
Misa Blanche Esther
Charles J. Campbell
Alexander Campbell
Wayne Township
Weltmer
Daughters of Veterans
Barnard
Mise
Helen Momaw
Barnhart
Misa Jeeste Garrett
Misese Gertrude Jaie Joliff
Hise Mable Russell
Harry Allis
Blair Lightner
Esther Dietrick
Georgia
Gasper
Dorothy Sanday
John Russell
Rebekah Lodge
Santa Claus
Helen Newman
Carrie Harrold
Jessie Garrett
Bron Thonpeon
John Ruseell
Misa Mable Russell
Squire R. A. Sw
Women's Missionary Society of the
Lutheran Church
R. B. Snyder
Eliza Roddick
South Africa
Mra. Jarvis
John Rockey
Me. Bhively
Mra. Gerlach
Overholt
W &. Rice
Mies Overholt
Troubled Baughman case seen in Orrville hearing
The mayor's court heard a tense session as the Baughman couple from near Orrville clashed over accusations of profanity and infidelity amid Thanksgiving day plans to go to Akron. Both had prior marriages and brought along a son each. Mrs. Baughman was defended by Weygandt and Weiser while an observer listened as the couple disputed the testimony.
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Asion
Baughman
Seth
Elsie . Baughman
Huegrand
Ana Rv
Nest
Hangoman
Hanghman
van Nest
Richl
Joey
Orrville
Fhe
Ormaby
Akron
W. E. Weygandt
Chas. A. Weiser
New Cure for Epilepsy Promoted by Watertown Writer
J. B. Waterman of Watertown Ohio writes that his daughter, long afflicted with epilepsy, was cured by Dr King’s New Life Pills and has not suffered an attack for over two years. Also advertised are best body cleansers and life giving tonic pills at Laubach Boyd Druggists for 25 cents.
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J. B. Waterman
Watertown
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