Christmas Week Notes From Wooster News
Local items report visits and calls among Wooster residents and friends. Emmett Mangos, injured in Berea accident, is out and about. Pred Taylor plans to wed Jessie Stocker in Madisonbutten. Public events include a Christmas Eve all night prayer meeting hour by hour and a Canada-bound Inaugural exercises trip for local workers. Royal Arch Masonry holds a special convocation with banquet and officer elections.
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Taylor
Ec Ohne Roesley
Blenwood
Sabe Harvey
Silvers
Wayne County
Eanner
Pittsburg
Emmet Mangos
Berea
Mary Walter
East Larwillerat
Pennsylvania
Iivi
Columbus
Albert Barger
Reenawald
R. A. Kinion
Marion
Harrison
W. A. Boutson
Spink Street
Byers
Misa
Jessie Louise Stocker
Confess of Nationa
John H. Deeds
Woloyd Lilley
Luther Brubaker
Wooster
National Board
National Guard
Gonductor
P. B. Bowers
Daugh Y
Rochester
Hell . Tv
Dowie
Rie
Wayward
Sofia
Local Names List From Canaan Township Notice
Fragmentary OCR lists numerous names tied to Canaan township including Perry E Cox Barberton Mattie Baysinger Doylestown Seth Knupp Leah Yoder Baenstleville and others such as Brubaber Bricker Frederica Eberwine Creston Krupp Wellersville and Wroster Franks Mormiand plus Whonsetler Lore Canaan township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry E. Cox
Barberton
Mattie M.baysinger
Doylestown
Seth
Knupp
Leah Yoder
Baenstleville
What They Want Santa List for Wooster Men
A long list of Wooster men and their wishful requests to Santa. The piece playfully pairs each man with a suggested gift or wish, from marriages and brides to jobs, improvements, or favors, reflecting local holiday humor and social notes of the time. Entities include Dave Nice Dick Howard Harry Barnard Al Lace Charles Davis Ralph Bowers Squire Louis Beings Will Heller John S Adair Lester Lewis Daniel Heller Judge R L Adair Sheriff Brown Herman Freedlander Bob Wilton O Harl Hans Figert Allie Stevens Welker Christy Fred Zimmerman W oA Wilann Uncle AI L P Ohilger Clarke Giuntle Quint Vo Giravatt Theodore Muschenich Horace Barrett George Wo Wilcox Irve Wilhelm WP Snyder Master KRebinep Van Meter R T Bechtel Henry Derr Toby Taylor Jimmie Christine Howard Happer Edward Linn Wooster Glass works note: plant operations resume Jan 1.
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Republican
Santa Claus
Dave
Bru
Dick Howard
D Ck
Allnight
Harry Barnard
al Lace
Grandpa
Charles Davis
Santa
Mr Davis
Ralph Bowers
Ralph
Louis Beiugs
Ohio Mining Co
Coshocton
Will Heller
Wourter
John S Adair
Adair
Lester Lewis
Daniel Heller
Yi Tagles
R L. Adair
Brown
Herman Freedlander
Cleveland
Hermann
Bob Wilton
Hans Figert
Mary
Allie Stevens
Allie
Welker Christy
Fred Zimmerman
Wilann
Ohilger
Lonie
Clarke Giuntle
Chatley
Quinti
Sofia
Theodore Muschenich
Santa Gost
Theanore
Horace Barrett
Horace
George
Wilcox
the Wooster “Business Men
Wilhelm
National League
Irve
Snyder
Krebinep
Pennsylvania
Jimmie
Howard Happer
Hap
Edward Linn
Wooster
City Council Meeting Vests 1700 Certificate of Indebtedness
The Wooster city council met Monday at 8.20 pm with six members present. A resolution to issue a 1700 certificate at 6 percent to December 1907 was adopted. Proceeds go to the general fund. Other measures include funds balances applied to current expenses and an ordinance to meet year end expenses. Adjournment followed. The certificate was sold to County Clerk Samuel Eisselburn and Sheriff Armstrong Brown.
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Weiser
Johnson
Fritz
van Nest
Minier
Cmmmwittee
J. B. Minter
Columbus
the Wooster Evening Journal
Samuel Eisselburn
Armstrong Brown
Moriah Stair Dies After Long Illness Near Wooster Ohio
Marial Bechtel Stair born March 6 1848 in Wooster township Wayne County Ohio married Levi Stair Jan 4 1870 died at home near Wooster November 15 1908 aged 60 years 8 months. She endured burns with patience and faith joined Church of God in 1882 and cared for family. Survived by husband three sons Reuben George Charlie Stair a daughter Mina mother Catherine Bechtel two sisters and many friends. Funeral at her home west of Wooster November 17 1903 conducted by Rev Charles Raach. Burial in the counter cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marial (Bechtel) Stair
Wooster Township
Wayne County
Levi Stair
Wooster
Church of God At
Hearthstone
Tors
Reuben
George
Charlie Stair
Mina
Catherine Bechtel
Nancy Bechtel
Mary Major
Hoara
Charles Raach
Post Office Laters List in Wooster, 1903
A damaged 1903 Wooster post office list shows names of gentlemen and ladies including Christina Brenneman, Mrs. Buffmeyer, Miss Minnis, Miss Gene Keener, and others. The fragmentary item names multiple individuals such as George Gridlet Hawk Joe Frank and B. Reid with various titles.
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Wollowing
Wooster
Thor. Duckwroth
George Gridlet
Joe Frank
Herrington
Henric Kobler
Calvin
Bligaea
James A Phillips
Witn Ffar
Tyim
Christina Brenneman
Alarve Buffmeyer
Minnis Bother
Gene Keener
Pansy Livingson
Lizzie Mark
Sarah Quouris
B. Reid
Misa Buums Supder
Ada Snorith
Albert Weley
Andrew Woodruff
L. Fuarrery
P. M
Christmas Eve and Church Cantata Celebrations
Christmas will be celebrated with a tree and exercises on Christmas Eve and a cantata at the Methodist church on Christmas night. Mrs Sherhart and her son Elmer visited relatives. Henry Onstott called on Pete Norton in town while visiting his parents A J Norton and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Te Methodist Church
Sherhart
Elmer
Henry Onstott
Petce Norton
Mansfield
Wooster City Faces Bond Debt After Supreme Court Refusal
The U S Supreme Court declined to issue a writ in the suits involving Wooster Ohio against Eastern Banking and Trust Company and Kinney and Overholt. The decision leaves Wooster liable for $76,000 in railroad bonds plus interest totaling over $100,000, with no funds on hand to pay. City officials must address the debt during the Christmas season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Supreme Court
Wooster
Ohio
Eastern Banking and Trust Company
John R. Overholt
I. N. Kinney
Supreme Cecart
Messrs. Kinney
Overholt
Annual Treats and Local Updates in Lattesburg
Dec 22 report notes Sunday schools plan an annual treat on Dec 27 with rising attendance. Visiting extended in western state by C. & Martin and C. O Painter. B. F. Brunerhart finished juror term at Wooster. Farmers' institute dates set for Feb 9 and 1. State speakers Beggs and White. Mine Host role by W. Thorley for Cooper Musical Comedy Op. John C. Moore to build a stable in Alapaugh’s addition. Rev Goobananer of Ashland holding services at Fair Haven church. Seasonal good wishes from The Republican staff.
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Lattasburg
C. & Martin
C. O Painter
B. F. Btuinehart
Wooster
Farmers’ Institute
W. Thorley
Cooper
John C. Moore
Hig
Alapaugh
Goobananer
Ashland
Fair Haven
Travel ing Man Frank Slough Dies in Toledo
Frank Slough a former Wooster resident and Mansfield travel salesman for Ohio Suspender died Sunday in Toledo hospital for the insane. Funeral held Tuesday in Mansfield with United Commercial Travelers Rev J Moose officiating. Slough, 48, faced Addison's disease and kidney trouble, survived by wife, daughter, two brothers and three sisters. He was born in Lancaster Pennsylvania and long connected with Ohio travel circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Slough
Wooster
Mansfield
Toledo
United Comercial Travelers
Rev. J. Moose
Ohio
Ohio Suspender Company
United Commercial Travel
Adison
Lancaster
Ewdin Slough
Charles Slough
Belle
Mary and
Susan Slough
Galion
Which has jurisdiction for Warwick Sand Co receivership
Two receivers, A D McBeth and J Mansfeld, appeared before Judge Baron to argue jurisdiction over Warwick Sand Stone and Coal Co. The U S district court in Cleveland had begun bankruptcy receiver proceedings for Helen Gear and others. Judge Eason ordered McBeth to turn over the property to J A Farner, with Mansfield predicting a bitter contest in federal court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warwick Sand, Stone and Coal Co
A. G Carpenter
John Mansfeld
Cleveland
Baron
A D. McBerth
Eason
Helen V. Gear
United States District Court
J. A. Farner
Farner
McBeth
United States Court
Mansfield
United States
Christmas observances by Wooster Sunday schools
Churches across Wooster plan Christmas season activities for Sunday schools. The United Presbyterians, Christ's Evangelical and several others announce trees, cantatas, entertainment, recitations, and treats for scholars and children. St James’s Episcopal holds after Christmas exercises with special services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Christian Church Sunday School
Westminster School
United Presbyterians
Methodist
Baptists
Christ’s Evangelical Church
St James’ Episcopat Ehurch
Presbyteriana
Christmas service ends with debt paid and new members
In the Christmas service the choir led joyfully under Mr Wise with a fine Miss Florence Sullivan solo and organ voluntaries by Miss Lara Cunningham. Pastor Lockhart preached two sermons on Christ as Soul Saver and Soul Keeper. A new Select Songs No 2 set arrived as debts were paid in cash. Thirty new members joined. An testimonial praises Rocky Mountain Tea for health restoration, 85 cents, Laubach & Bayd.
Japan cautious as Russia hints at concessions
The Nashville Banner notes that Russia is reported to offer concessions to Japan. It suggests Japan will view any offer cautiously, likening it to a fish wary of bait on a hook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Japan
Nashville Banner
Excursions to Florida and Columbus for Holidays 1903
Travel deals offer very low round trips to Florida with stops at Washington DC and southern points. Return dates include December 24 1903 December 31 1903 and January 1 1904 with various U P A territory routes. Gulf rail and steamer options advertised with return by January 4 1904 and January 12 1904 for different itineraries. Inauguration of Governor Myron T Herrick listed with return dates.
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Florida
Washington
Wyelington
Tescastua
Columbus
Ohio
Myron
Herrick
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W. A. Wiler
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Will Bucher, Jr
Chicago
John W Hough
Somerset County
Alice Carey
Wall
Applereek Presbyterian Church
Beld
Ladies’ Aide Society of the Ghurch of God
Bavxar
Wasneless
Solon Wilson
Will
Harmon
Guernsey
Thea
Royal Arch
Cae
Wooster Glass Works
East Wooster
Nick Amster
Nick
Piatty. McClarran
Sammy
Bud
Lerner
Schad
Warren Keister
Samuel Esselborn
Sam
Wade Newkirk
Council
New
Ooster
Supreme Court
Lattasburg Sunday Schools
Rocky Mountain
Mary Allen
St. Louis
Laubach & Bayd
Jevwells
WM. Shibley
East Liberty ST
Ars
Tarfe Minute Bread Maker
Harding & Co
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Way
Astoria
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Ane Pein Tg
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