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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1904
Page
8
Fragmentary text shows the Cleveland Plain Dealer noting a lack of commentary from officials about a bank disruption or disappearance connected to Wooster. The passage references national and executive figures but offers no substantive details or statements.
A Cleveland paper quotes a medical official urging immediate action against bankers who misuse public funds. Officials warn federal authorities will set strong examples with long prison terms. The plan aims to deter bank fraud amid broad prosperity and rising greed. Secret service agents are trailing suspects as investigations intensify.
John Aitkenhead aged 78 years died on Christmas morning after months of illness. Funeral was held Tuesday at the Wooster cemetery with services by Rev W A Brittell of the Dutch Protestant church. Survived by his wife and children Andrew of Wayne, William of Dalton, Mrs Fred Alby, Mrs William Blandferd, and others. Born in Ruthigen near Gsineraw, Scotland, he came to Wooster in 1870 and was respected for his honesty and upright life.
Barbara Oreliet of Peter Presser died at her home six miles north of Nuuster Min day morning at 6 due to typhus phenom. She left two weeks ago. Her funeral was set for Wednesday at the church in The Loudenville area with Rev. Teen officiating at the ceremony.
Clerk Feeelhorm and Stertte Brown drew names for jurors on Tuesday afternoon. The list includes Poorepowt Monday, Curtis Khia, Chaypewat Voy, Ber Sendwart Wes Touwthan, Gitaets Cann, Whopte tera, Ceres Henry Heenmign, Dethglass Boa, Waray Troye, Tito Weers, Porsf ward, Rabaer sa, and others.
Czarist edict outlines reforms across eight topics including peasant rights, trial fairness, local self government, workers insurance, and religious liberty. The plan refers each item to ministers for prompt reporting while avoiding constitutional assembly issues. The document sparks mixed reactions among liberals and reactionaries in St Petersburg.
Wooster area notes recount a baby born to Lewia Arnold, a company gift of five dollar gold pieces for Wooster Hardware staff, and a plumber J C Tieche hosting a Christmas supper. Other items include an East Union Fire Insurance Co election, fox hunt bets, family illnesses, a broken wrist from an icy fall, a divorce with alimony and child custody, a train accident involving Charles Sidel, a Christmas tree fundraiser by city department workers, and a cheerful Christmas party with oysters and smoked meat.
H R Messmore longtime Wise county resident and former Wayne County sheriff died Monday December 20 after months of illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 9 30 am with Odd Fellows in charge. He was born in Fayette County Pa and moved to Wayne County in 1842 later living in Clinton and Prairie Townships. Survived by children Mrs Ella Butler Mrs Mattie Biggs Mrs Agnes Messmore and J N Messmore, Wooster resident R Messmore praised as a jovial neighbor and respected officer. Peace to his ashes.
The Methodist church near Jefferson will reopen after weeks of needed repairs on Sunday January 1 1905. Mr Reyer president of Baldwin University will be present to preach at noon and again at seven in the evening. You are invited to both services.
The State of Ohio case against B Phinney opened with jury selection and testimony. Commissioner John Florrisen testified first while Myr Marrison described a bribe offer to himself and Lehman in the treasurer vault. Phinney allegedly promised $1 per foot for bridge contracts in Wayne County. Additional examination of Harrison did not conclude.
Albert E F Tron of Buffalo N Y an experienced funeral director has purchased an interest in the furniture and undertaking business of H B Chritine on Wes Liberty Street Tron is preparing to move his household to Western Hill with Mrs Tree and their son expected to arrive in the city late in January
Telegram reports the death Tuesday night in Iowa City of former Wooster resident Mrs. Constant Lake. The remains will be brought to Wooster for portant and arrival is expected Friday.
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