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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1905
Page
8
The circuit court upheld the lower court ruling in the Glass will case. The common pleas court decision, sustained by the circuit court, held the will was introduced for probate and declared a forgery.
Judge Frank Tazezall will assume duties on the aucuit bench next week. He will lease his private practice as he begins his term amid a docket heavy with circuit court cases in Watoe county. In his absence Judge Tapeart may begin duties in another circuit, with state officials aware of the transition and Wooster sessions guiding the changeover.
Confused report describes potential postponement of a Washington ceremony and related events. Officials contemplate changes amid unresolved details while noting no final decision yet.
A report on the bemetie by the Ch Mavora association at Bellefontaine with Mayor WoT S Haveland seeking action on a fee issue. The piece notes opposition to fee payments and mentions police, a mayoral office discussion, and disputed opinions on funding.
Miss Katherine Brandt Bachhert, aged 72, died after a short illness at the corner of Hanek and Prospect streets. She was born in Germany and lived in the area many years. Survived by brothers Pred Bachhert and Peter Bachhert and sister Mire Kate Brandt. Funeral held at Saint Theresa Church and burial in Cathone cemetery.
A garbled account recalls a tense night in town with a man pursuing a woman, a brief chase, and a blustering attempt at restraining bystanders. Police or locals prepare for potential trouble as the scene clears and rumors spread.
Word reached Sunday of the death of a former resident. The notice mentions a sister Mrs. Bates of Abe Street, and other relatives. Details are garbled but indicate a death and next of kin.
John Kipfer sold his foxhunter dog Mark Hanna to Sevilla buyers for five dollars cash. The dog will begin a chase at Spencer on Tuesday with Mr. Wapfer to keep all dog wins in the event. Oyster supper at Jefferson schoolhouse on Friday evening February 3 for Methodist church benefit. all invited.
Local items reference Prof Archibald visiting Painesville and addressing a conference from five institutions. Mrs Davidson improves after illness, students and contracts for next year discussed, and several faculty guests are noted. Reports of injuries, graduations, and teaching associations appear amid church and remedy advertisements.
Miss Ella Hoffstett longtime city schools teacher dies after her clothing ignites while she tends ashes at home. Firefighters and neighbors attempt to smother flames but she perishes. Funeral held privately at North Market Street with Episcopal rites and a quartet singing during the service.
Smithville reports Mrs. Fred Mistder formerly Ananda Hall, wife of Mishler, has reportedly remarried. The tale cites past Misthler Getthoman sensational events, elopement with Bo Gettleman, and a claim she married a son of an Akron restaurant keeper to live on a farm near Akron. The Republican cannot verify complete reliability.
The article discusses stockholders at Wooster National who have not paid taxes. It questions whether the stock is valued and if taxes would be due. If the value is less than a certain threshold, taxes may not be payable until a court decision clarifies the issue. The matter likely will be resolved by legal action in a few days.
The county treasurer's office is handling the last of December taxes with audits underway. Notices and calls go to those in arrears as Krieger and assistants push toward final settlement. About $157,938 has been paid so far, with more receipts anticipated.
A vintage style promotional notice touts Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming to cure sickness from poisons of undigested food with a money back offer of 25 cents at Lathbach and Bosch’s drug store.
David Moser of Dalton, an elderly watchmaker, died by hanging in his haymow on Tuesday morning after suspending himself with a strap. He had moved from selling his farm a week earlier and had been staying under care of A. A. Samuels. Moser was a respected Christian, skilled in his trade, and connected to the Dalton post office for business.
The article notes Republicans likely hold more delegates than Democrats at upcoming state conventions under a representation rule based on a candidate’s votes. Roosevelt led with 4748 votes and Parker had 4105 in November, yielding nine Republican and eight Democratic delegates with current tallies. If Republicans had two thousand five hundred more votes, an extra delegate would shift to the Republicans and possibly alter the delegation split.
The Republican reports former Ohio Attorney General Frank S Monnett has initiated actions against many bridge companies across the state alleging illegal business practices. Wayne County saw indictments against two county commissioners, with the initiative gaining momentum and broader impact beyond the county.
A fox chase that began near Seville Monday ended on Michael Rohr's farm, eight miles southeast of Seville, where the fox was caught. The hound that seized the fox belonged to Henry Smith of Overton Messia. Kipfer's and Maxfield's dogs finished second.
Forest Mairs and Mary E Wilson of Wooster Geo Walsh and Helen Wentsch of Marshallville Charles EB Handshaw and Emma Stender of Maranaliville Geo A Haring and Carrie B Heffelfinger of Blackleyville Glenn D Smith of Orrville and Lola M Arnold of Dalton A W Derr and Ina Imhoff of Mayeville
J P Van Neat, an insurance agent of 124 West Liberty Street Wooster, testifies that he began using Dean's Kidney Pills in 1898 and still holds the positive view eight years later. He notes occasional back pain but claims the pills reliably relieve kidney symptoms when they appear. Sold by all dealers 60 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agent. Remember the name Dean's.
Public sale of the Inte Champion Keeney farm on February 1 at 1 PM. Located in Crentor township, eight miles north of Wooster, four and a half miles south of Crentor, three fourths mile from the electric line. Offers start at 200 acres plus more, with specific tract details and timber land. Cash on day of sale, balance over two years. Also notice of insolvency for William Metzler estate with six months to file claims.
Petition to open a county road in Wayne County Ohio requests a new route beginning near Wooster and Burbank Road 2, running through lands owned by Susan Kurtz and others to the old turnpike road No. 33. The commissioners will hear the petition at the February session. The notice includes a typographical ad for Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup.
The Wayne County National Bank Wooster located in Wooster Ohio confirms extension under the National Bank Act. Comptroller Wm B Ridgely certifies amended articles extend corporate existence until January 24 1905. Seal and official signature on file.
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