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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1901

Page

3

Desperate Cincinnati burglar suspect known as Buf War Jim

Cincinnati police feared a new wave of burglaries and robberies tied to Anderson also called Buf War Jim. Former inmate released four weeks earlier he returned to the city and was labeled the prime suspect as officers warned to arrest him on sight. His wife warned police he might attempt to harm her, while informants described his past as a ruthless house robber. Authorities urged vigilance and caution in downtown districts.

Cincinnati Anderson Jokibrly Wooster S-Dwport Ohio Penitentiary Seau Down Town Deitech Covington Seresbold Deitsch

Sudden Death and Local Deaths Reported in Briefs

Mrs L A Doetz died very suddenly on Thursday aged 70. Funeral will be Saturday. Anna Huffman, daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Huffman, is very ill with lung fever. A six year old daughter of Alcie de Teich of Massillon, a former resident, died Thursday morning from burns sustained while playing with fire. JEP.

Eaton L. A Doetz Anna Henry Huffman Alcie de Teich Massillon Jep

Health officer notes limited sickness among township families

Health Officer Dr. Sheldon told THE REPUBLICAN on Friday that about seventy families are affected or under the township trustees. He added there is not a great amount of sickness among these families at present.

Sheldon Republican Dr. Sheldon

A Woman's Awful Peril and Home Cures Advise

An 1800s Wisconsin case recalls Mrs. I. B. Hunt facing gall stones and jaundice. She credits electric Bitters with curing her liver and kidney troubles after doctors failed. The ad promotes Krause's Cold Cure and DeWitts Little Early Risers as remedies.

I. B. Hunt Lime Ridge Wis Laubach & Boyd Mwfk

Santa Claus Letters From Children Across Smithville

A long, fragmented Christmas requests page where dozens of children from Smithville and nearby areas write Santa Claus, asking for dolls, rocking horses, toy soldiers, trains, candy, oranges, nuts, dolls, a piano, tool chests, and various clothing items. The letters reveal names and addresses, with many children signing off warmly as “Your friend,” “Your little girl,” or “Your dear little boy.”

Santa Voorbers Frank Bauer Santa Claus Rebekabbor Jarvis Minnin May McClure Beall Avenue Bagh Pewman Miss Voice Walters Merton Alph Johnson Lorence Ellsperman Frank Gerlach Nord Ave Aleer Vance Raymond Sidle West Larwill St Mima Rura Apa Marchand Smithville Grace Paul Jobo Burker George Bloxhan East South Street Claus Santa Clauses Grandma’ S Mamma Irene McDonald Street Mildred Swiar Luke Spooner Bear Santa Claus Beatrice Santamgelo Glugor Luella M. Frighiner Little Mary Egger Roy Fire Department Herman Irene Bloxhan Winfield H. Warner Helen L. Reid Elvira Zarlengo Senta Mabel Y. Reid W. North St Harvey Arthur Wagner Vine Street North Palmer Street Carl Rhoades Loggins Cer Ros Roy Rhoades Cap Adafranes South Beaver Street Marie Hosler Lenore Hosler Elizabeth Lenore Elizabeth Hosier Grose Miss Wortha Mohr Lou McMaster Madison Hill Maria Allen P. S Tam Robby Epna Keim Mary Azar Jeannette France S. Bever Street George A Ethel Grandma Minnie Bealle East Bloominton Wooster Foward Smith

Say He Was Tortured I Suffered Pain from Corns

H Robinson of Hillsboro Illinois describes severe corn pain and credit for relief to Bucklen's Arnica Salve claiming it cured his pain and skin ailments. Also mentions Kodol Dyspepsia Cure saving a life and aiding digestion after severe illness in Hayfield Minnesota. Product endorsements appear from Zimmerman Co.

H. Robinson Bucklen Laubach & Boyd H. C. Chrestenson Hayfield Minn Seld-by-Zimmerman-&Co

Christmas Holiday Excursions To Baltimore and Ohio Rail

Holiday excursion tickets go on sale December 23 25 and 31 1901 from all stations west of the Ohio River with return validity to January 2 1902. Contact nearest B&O ticket agent or General Passenger Agent Chicago for details.

Jamatha Baltimore & Ohio Bur Railroad Ohio River Baltimore & Ohio Ba Fustip Chicager

Explosion at Black Diamond steel works Pittsburg

A boiler explosion at Park Brothers Black Diamond steel works in Pittsburg on December 21 left three dead John Wel vik Patrick OConnor and an unnamed man and one missing John Wilts is probably among the dead. Twelve injured were taken to hospitals with Steirbaugh in uncertain condition. Superintendent Reuben Miller Jr says boilers were inspected last week and found in excellent condition. No cause yet determined as a thorough investigation proceeds.

Pittsburg Black Diamond Steel Works Park Brothers John Welvik Patrick O’connor John Wilts Steirbaugh Fata Reuben Miller, Jr

How to Send Christmas Presents Safely

Instructions for mailing gifts call for secure packing in strong boxes to avoid crushing. Address plainly and include route numbers where possible. Do not mail liquids without secure packing and note that packages are weighed at the post office.

Explosion at Soho furnace kills ten in Prrrspure

A gas explosion at the Soho furnace in Prrrspure today killed ten men and injured others. Property damage is estimated at over $20,000 as responders battled the blaze this morning.

Burglary Disturbs Jericho Farmer Home

William P. Tschantz awoke to an intruder near his Jericho farm. The man fled when cried out. theft included a valuable item from a stand. House ransacked, desk and bureau contents scattered. Entry traced to a cellar window.

Wm. P. Tschantz Jericho Yoon Mr. Tschants Mr. Tschantz

Depot Mail Delays From Train Arrivals At 6 36 P M

Mail remains in the west bound depot box after train 31 arrives at 6 36 p m. It is not removed until train 11 arrives at 10 57 a m the next day causing delays across several cars. The Medina Gazette notes the electric road has paid several right of way claims and more material for the line has been received and moved to staging points. Workers have begun grading east of Medina fair grounds and the project between Chippews Lake and Medina has started.

Saville Medina Medins Fair Grounds Chip=pews Lake

Location sought for iron works factory in Wooster

A letter from A. uv. Moyer of Springfield Ohio asks for a suitable site to establish an iron work factory employing 35 to 100 men and boys. He lists products from fences to jail casts and crests and says he will submit a proposition once a location is found. The board of trade will inform him there is plenty of room in Wooster and he will be treated courteously to encourage relocation.

A. Uv. Moyer Springfield Board of Trade R. Moyer Wooster

Half Million Sum Fixed for McKinley Memorial

The McKinley Memorial association reports a fixed goal of half a million dollars with an apportionment among states. New York may give about $160,000 while Ohio is set at $100,000. smaller sums follow from other states. Ohio's smallest target is $1,000. Merging of Ohio coal roads noted with sale in U S court and potential Ohio Central-Hocking Valley control.

Ohio News Cleveland McKinley Memorial Association New York Ohio Ohio Coal Roads Columbus Sandusky and Hocking Shawnee and Sandusky United States Ohio Central-Hocking Valley Ohio Coal

Pittsburg Horror Shows Toll at Park Fortie

Special to Tre Reruan Lican Pittsburg December 20 Four bullets at the Park Pheer Black Diamondt Steel Woerk exploded thr a morning. Five and perhaps more were killed twelve or more injured.

Tre Reruan Lican Pittsburg Park Pheer

Deed transfers list by townships and prices

A compilation of quit claim and executor deeds shows transfers in multiple townships including Milton Chippewa Baughman Plain Clinton Greene and Wayne. Amounts range from about 315 to 8575 with several properties listed as acres or lots in various counties. Notable entries include Mohlo Farmers Insurance to George Moyer 160 acres and James Punsant to Brank Ginter 1 acre.

Mohlo Farmers Insurance Company George Moyer Milton Township C.F. Baysinger Conrad Barth Hesta Barth Chippewa Township Daniel S. Eicher Samuel Nolt Volt Baughman Township James Punsant Sid Brank Ginter Delpha Ginter Congress R. Ellie Downing Alvinzl Cunningham Wooster Charles W. Lessiter Jas. W. Fishburg Plain Township Samuel M. Jolliff Nora D. McAnaney Lorne H. Ban Amelia M. Camp Clinton Township Mary E. Wart John Wert Greene Township Louis Stoolmiller Barbara A. Stoglmilies H Sores Chippewa Viwaship Jobo Caskey John A. Later Pisin Township Frank Stratwon George. Taylor Canaan Township Philip Kline Mary Bashford Wooater A. McPerren Anna Thompson William Hagina Weat Salem Samuel D Bucher Barbara May Marion McCoy Wayne Township George L. Taylor Emma A. Taylor Frank Stratton

Woman Dislocates Wrist After Ice Fall on Market Street

Elizabeth Harry of North Market Street slipped on an icy pavement at her home on Wednesday and dislocated her right wrist.

Nes Elizabeth Harry North Market Steest Wednesdiell

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