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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1901
Page
7
A roundup of Wooster news mentions social visits and civic notes. Residents travel to see family, others prepare for Christmas with church programs and community events. Several local people are listed with travels, health updates, and holiday plans.
A collage of child Christmas requests from Cleveland and surrounding towns, letters to Santa Claus ask for boots coats dolls trees and candy plus a note about Salvation Army Christmas aid. The page also lists local groceries and prices and notes regional notices and a wartime transport update.
Fragmentary OCR reports widespread shortages hitting vegan goods with many items out of stock at low prices. Officials say conditions may improve in a few days as suppliers adjust, but anxious shoppers seek updates on availability and restocks amid rising demand.
Frank Snyder of Chester township was found unconscious in a barn after being kicked in the temple and eye. Dr. Ryall reports skull fracture and prognosis is very poor as he remains unconscious since about 7 a.m. investigators note uncertain details of how the incident occurred.
General Dick aims to introduce a bill to arm state militias with the same rifle as regulars. Colonel Biehs, son of Basel Tranta, says the proposal wastes money and favors switching to Springfield arms. The plan would grant states federal equipment while preserving annual militia appropriations.
The jury awarded the plaintiff fifty dollars in Boor vs Knes, with costs to be paid. Fred Blair of Toledo had his bond forfeited on forgery charges. Harry R. Custer pleaded guilty to obtaining money under false pretenses and received 20 days in the Canton workhouse plus costs. Pro bate Judge Adair ordered the sentence after defense questions about the forged order. The case notes the misdemeanor status of a ten dollar amount and the penitentiary risk for forgery above that.
A fragmented notice from Marshallville cites plans for a new electric installation at Weimer Garstanschlag works and an upcoming shooting match two miles east of town. It mentions Rev Williams as pastor and notes ongoing growth in the marble carriage business amid local real estate activity. Violet is referenced in a lingering fragment.
The piece records growing university funds with scattered donor names and amounts from various individuals and places, including Union City Indiana and Vineland. It also reports President Holden leaving the city, traveling via Cleveland Wooster and Chicago, with delays and unclear financial outcomes, and a possible pursuit of money.
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