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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1906
Page
8
Tinge, widow of a man who died while employed by Wooster Electric Light Co, received a deed to a cozy home in the First ward this afternoon. The gift shows the company’s sympathy for the widow and her children after the death of their husband and father.
Christmas weddings filed in Wayne County with licenses issued Monday. Couples include Barry Kerstetter and Lillian Simon of West Salem. Franky Swinehart and Anna Coot of Lorain. Clara Browneon of Wooster and William Funk of Nankin. John Slusser of New Berlin and Ova Brattin of Sterling. and others from Orrville Wooster Shreve Pleasant Home Applecreek Alliance Congress Dalton Massillon.
Jacob Kintner aged 71 died after several days sickness described as congestion of the brain at his home on East Larwill Street. The Madisonburg wagon maker, born in Wayne Township, served in the 169th O V I during the Rebellion. Survived by Mrs Kintner and two children, Mrs Clyde Miller of Barberton and Hayden Kintner of Wooster. Funeral from the bones at 1.80 p.m. Wednesday. interred in Wooster Cemetery. He was remembered as a good citizen and well regarded by neighbors.
Mrs Harry Johnson of Pittsburg avenue nearly suffocated by gas fumes from a clogged chimney at a Christmas eve visit. Her husband found her unconscious, revived by fresh air, and she urged extra chimney cleaning to prevent accidents as cold weather continues. Local gas company cautions consumers to ensure chimneys are clear to avoid fumes and eye irritation.
A Pennsylvania couple, H. M. Pi Kasi and wife Henrietta, report a miraculous home cure for their child’s five year eczema after using Bitters. They claim that after starting the second bottle, a noticeable improvement occurred and the illness appeared to be cured.
Report from Creston says the Austrian murderer of a woman near Burrank weeks ago is under arrest in Canada while her husband tracks him across locations. Funeral of Miss Josephine Nettleton held in Medina. Married couple Robert E. Chine and Laura Deater wed at St James rectory. Road viewers appointed for McClarran petition, meeting Jan 22. Lady Mascabees to meet Friday for initiations. Free film for children 12 and under Friday afternoon. Frank Schaff and wife welcomed a baby boy Christmas morning. Fire department gifts from Chiefs Kingsley Shibley and Faber. Sleighing good overall despite rough spots. Christmas bells mark celebrations. Wooster UCT held Christmas Day induction and social afterwards.
The Bur bank Methodist Church Sunday School distributed a large donation to Cleveland through the deaconess home. Volunteers packed clothing bedding shoes hats and fruit into four large boxes and smaller items into two baskets, with dolls and trinkets for children. Local merchants donated many items and a noted class No 8 contributed a fine bedding piece. The effort shows how regional towns might support Cleveland and the needy.
A list of uncalled letters includes gentlemen John F. Brown M. Hanna M. Mendloski W. L. McGregor A. L. Shellenberger T. M. Herbert and ladies Miss Dorthea Forman Miss Genn McHefburg H. E. Raymond Miss Ida P. Stroup Miss Florence Swhickard W. B. Bryson P. M.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and assistance during the bereavement of beloved husband and father Mary E Smith and children extend heartfelt appreciation for support received after the death of their husband and father.
Mrs D C Curry sustained painful shoulder burns after tripping over a curtain stretcher on the floor while moving through an unoccupied room in her North street home Tuesday night. The incident is described as a painful bump with local concern over the fall.
A plan to buy a hospital site for a homestead project was closed at a Monday evening meeting. Five local physicians showed interest and an organizing body will form after charter arrival. Names of physicians were withheld until official disclosure.
In a message about a home to Mrs Samuel Ross, details mention a gift funded by James Mollins and W J Mollins paying the advent’s commission to clear debt. The text also touts Bl Bitters as a remedy for digestion and blood purification.
Santa was generous to the children at the ward home. They received more than they needed with meals and a Christmas celebration. Mrs Jarvis said none were sick and the kids enjoyed a chicken dinner on Christmas Day.
Christmas day marriage of Vira Lehr at her Congress home. Residents Anna Wiles and Gai Baker visiting from elsewhere. Ed Bixler from Indiana staying several weeks. Mrs Chas Urr and daughter visited Medina. Rev Frank LAR from Oberlin at Park hotel. Thos Fetzer organizes a yearly social. Hershey lecture praised. Orvilla Betts stayed with her brother. Landis joined by Perpetuo from Brazil. Becks visited Loudonville after shipping home. Saginaw trip mentioned.
G Williams and C H Kye Gossard with the Director of the experiment station plan to join the agricultural train beginning Wednesday. They will present corn samples and state lectures on agricultural experiments at the Agricultural College, highlighting the nature and purpose of the study.
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