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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1902

Page

8

Wooster and Applecreek Cubs Sweep Local Cockpit Battles

Lovers of the cockpit gathered in an old shop at Millersburg on February 4. Six bouts featured birds from Wooster, Applecreek, and Lebanon with Wooster and Applecreek winning every match. Wagers were placed on several ties, all winnings going to the visitors as they left early this morning.

Wooster Applecreak Wat Lebanon Applecreek Bertha Marchand Julius Foster Coshocton Bertha Marchand Philp Roth Pittsburg August C. Mathorst Gold Standard Coal Bank Frank Stauffer Doc D A Blanchard Wm Howenstine Jep

City Council Briefs Mix Routine and Debate

City council met Monday night with all members present. President Van Nest presided as minor topics were reviewed and minutes approved. Overholt reported bridge repairs to the First ward hose house. An ordinance on laying telegraph phone lines drew second reading and a solicitor report was requested on advisability. North Buckeye Bowman streets streetlights outages reported and company notified. Bills paid and adjournment moved.

van Nest Overholt First Ward Blake Kinney Hubbell North Buckeye Bowman Streets Quinby Avenue

Social events and sleighing parties across Plain township

A burst of winter social life is described with sleigh rides to Applecreek and Plain township venues. Students from C and I classes visit Miss Grace McKee, Wooster Brush Works employees ride to Nolins for a party, and visits include Miss Alice France, Kef P social, Phi Gamma fraternity reception, and a United Presbyterian sleighing party.

Grace McKee Plain Township Wooster Brush Works Nolins Big Sied Applecreek Wagner Alce France Mary Frick Mary Fombelle Missy Katharine Babb Young Lucile Rockey Phi Gamma Faternity Ted Cora Smith

MF Church boards eyes recarpeting plans

The MF Church official board is considering recarpeting and refreshing the interior. The matter is being carefully reviewed to determine suitable options and costs.

MF Church

Raids and arrests flee after Marne street incident

Monday actions by Brown and Manns raided the Marne and on South Valent street arrested a traveling man and a lady companion. The man skipped town leaving the woman to face charges. Before fleeing they left a forfeit of 820. The woman pleaded guilty and was fined 10 and costs. Other warrants issued. Also a beer and flour exchange pitch targets farmers. Plank and Gray ad promotes 30 pounds flour and 12 pounds feed per bushel of wheat. Ely’s Liquid Cream Balm advertised for nasal catarrh with new atomizer spray.

R. Brown and Manns Marne Walent Street Plank & Gray

Local Notes on Elections Clerks and Town Events

A busy Wooster column reports on a Feb 1 birth in Clarance Nolin's family and a parade of local happenings. It notes election ballot delivery to judges and clerks, a youth's release on bail, relocations, pensions increased for soldiers, and upcoming court and school board activities. Also covered are weather delays, cold temperatures, snowdrifts, repairs to the Howard building, church fundraising, and various municipal and business updates.

Clarance Nolin Bros. C. W Balder John FE. Applebaugh Pension Department James A McClure Ohio John N Boor Mercury S J. Blake Wm Anout C. W Landis Ashland Jobo Saal West Liberty Era Walker and Urs Irs Nettie Underwood Howard Garrett & Steinmetz First Presbyterian Church University Brown Jos Mangus Angus Alliance Review Wooster EE W Brumpter Marlboo Brumpter Doc

Local Notes From J E PLAIN Bounty of Snow and News

Feb era of routine village happenings reports travel of residents to Canton Wooster and Nebraska. People visit relatives attend meetings and church services. Local births deaths illnesses and property moves are noted along with school events and community activities.

Celluloid comb catches fire. girl burned head

At about 9 Sunday evening Katharine Brandt, daughter of D W Brandt, was leaning over a stove when a celluloid comb ignited her hair. She ran outside screaming, was doused with water by her sister, and suffered excruciating burns. Hair burned away except for a few spots. doctors hope it may all regrow after months of recovery.

Katharine Brandt D W Brandt Miss Brandt

Nerve Pills Praise From Wooster Friends

Wooster readers publish testimony praising Dr. A W Chase's Nerve Pills for nerve strength sleep quality and general vitality. Mrs J Wep ler of 45 North Bever Street Wooster Ohio cites relief and steadiness while Zimmerman Co endorses the product. Each package bears the portrait and signature of A W Chase MD and sells for 50 cents at local dealers of the Buffalo company.

A. W Chase J. Wepler North Bever Street Wooster Ohio A. W. Chase Becaus Zimmerman & Co Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co Buffalo N. Y

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