Local notes mix of fraternal events and odd incidents
County commissioners discussed routine business while Masons and Lady Maccabees met. officers were elected at a lodge session. A fall at a restaurant injured Chas F Sche. Nelson Welle suffered a bad fall but expected to recover. Knights of Columbus and Wooster notes record officers and attendance. town news cover births, sales, and local happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Dyke
Appleman
Lady Maccabees
P. C
Anna Barnhart
Sarah A. Derr
L. C
Lula Wyr
RK. K
Julia Ruesell
F A
Nellie Bechtel
Mary Runkle
Laura ‘Leib
Ida Hoffman
Mary Luce
Kate Johnson
Schoch
Boosters Postpone Collections After Christmas Rush
Merchants and clerks are too busy to pay money due to Gerstenelager works for moving to Wooster. The collection is temporarily laid over until after Christmas. An active campaign to vet the money will not be pursued in the near term. George J Schwartz notes the delay and anticipates quicker action after the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerstenelager
Wooster
Mooney
George J Schwartz
Tom
Insanity Petition In Doyle Township Case
J B Meech of Doyle town files a petition alleging wife Isabelle Trotter is insane and seeking guardianship. The couple own two acres in the village and court proceedings aim to regulate or relinquish property conveyance while Trotter remains married to the petitioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B Meech
Doyle T Wn
San
Isabelle Trotter
Paintiff
Troter
Trotter
No More Catarrh in Wooster Warned by Local Firms
Boyd & Co declare catarrh should not exist in Wooster and urge observing the law of repurmoncence. They cite Hyomei’s success in treating catarrhal troubles and offer a money back guarantee if results are not as claimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SCY. Boyd & Co
Wooster
H. Boyd & Co
S. H. Hee i&Co
May Hold A Big Meeting To Unite Churches
Reports say Ther esia shows strong interest in a great union meeting to embrace all affiliated churches. Revival interest grows and a public venue such as the armory may be secured if plans proceed. Ministers and church leaders discuss coordinated efforts, but no definite decision has been made.
Bartholomew Reaffirms Massillon Wooster Line Plans
Massillon, Wooster and Mansfield electric line head says criticism is unfounded and construction will proceed rapidly. He expects spring work, aims to run from Smithville to Wooster by July 1, 1908, with rights of way and winter trestles and bridges prepared for immediate use once thawed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G A Bartholomew
Massillon, Wooster and Mansteid
Arreille Crescent
Bartholomew
Smithville
Wooster
Urrville
Tail One's Different on the Wooster Mansfield Trolley Boom
The Mansfield News witty columnist riffs on the electric line project between Wooster and Mansfield. He jokes that many proposed routes are announced so often that people would risk their heads being struck by a trolley car if they stuck their heads out the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield News
Wooster
Mansfield
Shakesgate
Paid Bills From Commissioners Include Road Work and Supplies
A list of paid county bills shows Edward Krisver supplies for county offices at 7.55 dollars, Collier Printing Co. 40 dollars for printing, Eugene Carlin trial expense 11.15, Daniel Leiner road work 150, Galion Iron Works culvert pipe 4, Wayne Betru repairs to courthouse 5, J K E Applebaugh insurance policy 1980, M Yoder road work 0, Daniel Fuock insurance policy 41.50, Smith Premier books for probate judge’s office 12.70, T M Shaffer bridge plank 214.89, Samuel Goyer jail bosler 14, John Berg road work 20.2, C Aukerman road work 30, trustees of Congress road work 150, H C Shitterly road work 275, W D Funk 1, trustees of Congress Township 800, O Fo Cas bridge stone 55.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Krisver
Collier Printing Co
Eungene Carlin
Cady
Daniel Leiner
Galion Iron Works
Wayne Bie Tru C
Court House
J KE Applebaugh
Yoder
W D. Funk
Congress Township
Obie obituaries and local notices from December era
Mr Kistler died after care at L A Kerr home following weeks alone in west town. Willodgu by F Kietler born Lehigh Pa 1844 died 1907 aged 63 years 1 month 23 days. He enlisted 1861 served in 7th U. W iL. Two funeral services led by Rev B Mead at Methodist church. burial at Green Meand cemetery. Local society notes include L T M meeting, W A R officer election, Sunday school social, and Creston visit. John Kerr sale attendance. Canaan ladies served dinner. Mrs Alta Hoffman from Bartertop visiting. several tonsillitis cases reported. Christmas tree at Unita Brethren if furnace ready. Mrs Will Frary and Leah visit Wooster. Austin Sayres visiting Kenton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kistler
L A Kerr
Torre Weunerday
Willodgu
F Kietler
Lehigh County
Fin Borsank Duc
Lisot. Spencer
Co Ff
U. W Il
Brimbeld
Havnor Hospital
Obie
B. Mead
Methodist Chaorch
Green Meand
Burbank
Tne
Tae W. A. R
Rev Mead
Della Newcomer
Creston
Creeton
Bertha Addle
John
Canaan
John Kerr
Walion
Kerr
Alta Hoffman
Bartertop
Alis
W. B. Oca
Unita Brethren Church
Will Frary
Leah
Wooster
Austin Sayres
Wifs
Kenton
Christmas Gift Shipping Tips From an Expressman
Practical advice for sending gifts by express service includes snipping packages early by December 18 with a Dont Do So Until Christmas label, using wooden boxes for fragile items, writing full address clearly, wrapping with strong paper, and marking perishable items to ensure prompt delivery and safe arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express Company
High School Program Features Orations and Declamations
A high school program scheduled for Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock lists Edith Adams Hazel Warfel Ralph Smith Mary Irwin Beulah Lobman Nellie Miller Ada McCracken and others performing declamations essays and a dialogue. Separate items mention music by Sylvia Frazier and others plus a short story by Mabel Kipfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Adams
Hazel Warfel
Ralph Smith
Mary Irwin
Jennie MccNeil
Beulab Lobman
lLetter
Nellie Miller
Harriet Snyder
Frances E Willard
Ada McCracken
Our National Forest Reserves
Harry Walter
Kie
Alice Wepler
Mellera
Tarbot
John Durstine
Mabel Kipfer
Leah Heise
Cliff Fredrick
Clara Barton
Blanche Newlark
Sir Barry Vone
Sylvia Frazier
Lucy Follig
Leper
Mary Creist
San Francisco
Flarry Vanover
Cliff Johnson
Mary Silver
Perfrio Diaz
Ralph Slver
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nelson Welle
Agnes Fisher
Bizo Echoo
Welle
Wooster Knights of Columbus
Geo. F 2Hhalz
Tnanslating Post Selb
Otto Rial
Nicholas Roperts
Emil Panmier
Philip S Bucchholz
Chanvillor
Dennis Landera
Edward Buchholz
Augustus Buchholz
Joselly
Michael Landers
Peter Buchholz
Jarge
Toesday
Bert Flickinger
Barberton, Dev
Bax
Christus Treer
C.T. O
Wiler
Snoe -Atre
Qaratore
Justica Sweeney
Flack Va
Weiker
Methidiat
Republican
Harrold
Laurant
Thomas Crow
Mr Crow
Electric Railroad
Reinhardt
Thornville
Artie Lilley
Bryan's Department Store
Reformed
Methodist
Presbyterian Church
Walter Boss
E Reichnbach
Amstatz
Charley Rife
Ot Cleveland
Barry Kuntz
Mra . W. Cloris
Springville
Barry Schlanch
Akron
Mies Josephine Knoble
Appplecreek Lodge
P.C
C Myg
Reichenbuch
J. Smealey
Pra
O. K
Wimer
H. G. Jameson
J Smealey
B. W. Buran
A. Graber
Lou
G Haitel
C. G
PS. Blosser
Trustees
Wisner
A. L.lasker
O. Satisfaction
Foyt Vail
Rahos
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