Fourth Meeting in Wooster on Local Option Petition
The fourth temperance meeting at the City Opera House drew a large crowd led by W F Kean Esq president. Rev W A Littell spoke on council’s rejection of the petition and urged electors to replace lax officials. The executive report claimed enough signatures existed to warrant a local option election, while a minority countered with evidence of faults and non residents. The council voted tie then adjourned with no further action.
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City Opera House
W F Kean
W A Littell
United Presbyterian Dhareb
Littell
Mahlon
Erzna Runkle
Wooster
Fulton
Love
Mahlon Rouch
Opera House
Zimmerman
Schad
Vanover
Kinney
St. Kinney
Smyser
Eisq
Council
J B. Taylor
George L. Taylor Martin Oversaam
John F Barrett
G Gill
Frank P Hower
George W Johnson
John Winger
Qone
UC M
O H Johnson
F. D Kessler
Don P Bishop
Warren H. Bright
Wilhiaw Davison
Councils
George W. Johnson
John Wifiger
J. W. Hooke
Ira McWilliams
Lyman Ball
Burbank
John Blough
Colorado
Martin Switter
Pittsburg
Alfred McLeod
John W Fulton
Indiana
Kenton
Ohio
Winona Lake
Ind
F D Kessler
Warren H Bright
William Davison
Hoop Factory
South Market Street
O. H. Johnon
van Nest
Yeas
Kisling
Vanuver
Ziuverman
Nays
Aylesworth
Fisher
Walter
Captain Taylor
Republican
Dutton
Hubbell
Attorney Generals Office
Committee of Council
James Warning About Marrying a Model Wife Teases Tea Ad
A clipped line warns readers not to marry a model wife unless certain she drinks Rocky Mountain Tea, priced 35 cents, attributed to Laubach & Boyd.
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James
Laubach & Boyd
Lanbach & Boyd
Plea for Votes and Temperance Unity in City
The executive committee urges continued voting in a pivotal contest, noting the setback strengthens temperance resolve in our beloved city. They emphasize perseverance, community spirit, and renewed enthusiasm for the cause as the petitioners press forward. February 4, 1903.
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Petitionern
New Judges Take Offices in Local Courts
Probate Judge Robert Lo Adair begins his second term as county office opens with bond filed by NL Roger Taylor Anderson Adair and John McSweeney. Circuit Judge Douglass leaves bench to return to Mansfield practice as Jo McCarthy of Canton succeeds him. Judge Eason begins second term as common pleas judge with thanks from friends.
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Robert Lo Adair
Jude Adair
Roger JB Taylor
Anderson Adair
John McSweeney
Adair
Douglass
Jnare
Jo McCarthy
Canton
Mansfield Eason
Easons
Common Pleas
Old Soldier James H Roberson Dies in Wooster at 73
James H Roberson janitor of the Fifth ward school house died Sunday at 8 Callowhill Street from complications of diseases. Born near Altoona Pennsylvania he was 73 years old. He came to Wooster 25 years ago and was respected for his habits and character. A Civil War veteran of Company R Keith Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers and a member of Given Post. Survived by wife and children David, Charles, Joseph, James, William, Albert and Mrs Edward Stevick. Funeral held Tuesday at 2 pm from his Callowhill Street residence.
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James H Roberson
Fifth Ward
Callowhaill Street
Robertson
Co. R. Keith Regt
Pennsylvania Volunteers
David Robertson
Wooster
Charles Robertson
Edward Stevick
Barberton
Joseph
James
William
Albert Robertson
Callowhill Street
Belle Wilhelm
Telephone Exchange
D. E. Billingsly
Pennsylvania
John T. Campbell
A. Thoman
Bloomington
B. F Snyder
Camden
Ind
New York
Toledo
Trynin No
Cincinnati
Chicago
Frederick Rubeck
Dan
South Market Street
Marsher
Rubeck
Smith
Hammer
Conway
Christ
Young
Gurley
Agen Brons
Local names listed in marriage notice across Ohio towns
A fragmented OCR list records multiple individuals and towns including West Salem Eugene Hunsberger Floy L Harter Wooster Akron Wooster Duluth Minn Wooster Overton Wooster Shreve Fank Plimpton Blachleyville Jeromeville and related pairs. contains no verifiable dates or full context.
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Jay Z. Houser
Floy M Keen
West Salem
Eugene Hunsberger
Floy L. Harter
Orrville
John H Snyder
Akron
Sally Kaltwasser
Wooster
Wayne Connen No 18 Royal Arcanum Officers Installed
Deputy Grand Regent J Bo Minter installed Regent H H Miller vice regent AS Saurer orator W B Bryann past regent B E Kramer secretary J B Minter collector W H Wiler treasurer L P Ohliger chaplain W F Abert enide H H Hubbell warden F E Schwartzkopf sentry M Funck trustees R OB Snyder WoA Wilson SoH bosd.
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Wayne Connen No 18
Royal Arcanum
J Bo Minter
H. H Miller
AS. Saurer
W B. Bryann
B.E. Kramer
JB. Minter
W H Wiler
L. P Ohliger
W F &Bertenide
Unclear phrase prompts mystery medical claim
Fragmentary OCR style text mentions torture and a supposed cure. No identifiable people places or organizations are readable. Cannot determine a coherent news item from the fragment.
Wooster items note multiple society and transit updates
Monday briefs report births engagements resignations and local happenings in Wooster Ohio and Bloomington Ohio including births on Feb 9 and a resignation at the telephone exchange. notes on mail mishaps at Tryin and a barber shop disturbance. mentions civic events, funeral attendances, a crime arrest, and local business movements with several residents visiting or relocating.
Pythian Convention to Convene in Orrville
The fifth annual convention of the 26th Pythian district will be held at the Pythian hall in Orrville on Tuesday March 8 F OC. District deputy Phillipey for Medna Summitt and Wayne counties will address the convention. Morning and evening sessions feature welcomes by N L Royer and responses by J B Mohler and C A Weiser. Grand chancellor Chas J Deckman and Grand K R and 8 W Beatty will speak on order topics. Rising Star lodge Wooster will confer the third rank during the evening session. Grand lodge officers will demonstrate unwritten work. Orrville Pythians will entertain guests and provide lunch.
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Pythian District
Pythian Hall
Orrville
Phillipey
Medna
Summitt
Wayne
N. L. Royer
J. B. Mohler
C. A. Weiser
Stark and Wayne Bi County Teachers Meet Agenda
A Canton high school venue hosted an executive committee meeting of the Stark and Wayne Bi County Teachers association. The April 10 Canton gathering will feature speakers from Wooster University, Canton, and Alliance, with plans for sessions on country school problems and the German system of education.
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Stark and Wayne Bi-County Teachers Association
Canton
Elias Compton
Wooster University
Lara B. Kean
Wooster High School
F N Sweitzer
Canton High School
Quthrie
Alliance High School
8S D Fess
University of Chicago
Lincoln
F E Immel
Louisville
S G Gill
Wooster
J M Sarver
E E Adair
Mysterious Wooster Death Reveals No Violence Found
A man found dead near Highland Park in Wooster on Sunday morning was identified as William Luniak, 46, a wandering sign painter. Coroner Faber found a four inch scalp cut but ruled death from exhaustion and possible intoxication or fatigue, with no signs of homicide. Police traced Luniak’s recent movements from Orrville and Massillon, noting erratic behavior prior to death and a prior robbery accusation against a different man.
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Faber
Bert Osborne
Nori Oakmer Street
Rollo Betson
Edward Betson
Highland Park
Marshal Leiner
Bright
Wooster
Marshal Jwiner
Charles Zaring
William Luniak
Luniak
Massillon
Joseph Brownsberger
John Luniak
Milersburg
Orrville
Pittsburg
Suniak
Christine Bros
HH Faber
James D. Beer
Ao Eett
Corse
Petar
Unink
Jossph Mu Fnser
Ieee Basbaly
Jos. Musser
W. C. Kline
Kline
Oberlin and Wooster Battle Ends in Oberlin Victory
Oberlin defeats Wooster in a hard fought basketball game by strategic plays and late baskets from Olmstead. The match featured noted scoring, turnovers and weak local team defense, with Oberlin pulling ahead in the final minute. The next game against Geneva on February 21 looms as a tougher test.
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Oberlin
Varsity
Svas
Olmstead
Cramer
Geneva
University of Pennsylvania
Western Pennsylvania
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James H Robertson
Dean
Bert Swartz
West Larwill Street
R. CG. Culbertson
Kansas City
S. K Bruce
Marshal Lerner
Edward Laurers
Orrvile
Massillon Hospital
Elliott
Claude Mann
Londonville
Pinkerton
Tul Mahlon Roach
War Department
Vicksburgz
Mir
Roach
H Wiler
Pythian Convention
Wo. Luniak
John G. Het
Schumack, Bevington & Co
Leiner
Repubican
Applecresk
Schmuck, Bevington & Co
Wonater Cena
Basket Ball
W. Spangler
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Frick
Block
Tariras
Mien
Young Ian
Stanley
Hawes Hat
Matey
Irmene
Jane
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