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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1902
Page
8
Special to The Republican from Denrait February 10 Detroit City Savings Bank failed to open for business today, closed by Geo L. Maltz, banking commissioner. Deposits totaled three million dollars.
A deadly collision between two freight trains near Glenfield nine miles west of Pittsburg killed a drover from western Ohio and badly injured an engineer who is expected to die. Fire followed the crash and several stock cars burned. Trains were delayed for hours as engines were damaged and moved to roundhouse depots.
Miss Louise Johnson aided by Wu Tung Fang, Chinese Legation confirms a $20 donation to Wooster University Ohio for rebuilding funds after buildings were destroyed. The note expresses best wishes for the movement and is signed Tung Fang We.
The Wagener Pump Company owner W H Wagener won the public sale bid for the village owned factory, paying $15 on a $10 starting bid. The buyer must operate the Platt plant for five consecutive manufacturing years and employ twelve workers on average, to avoid penalties. The village had built the pump factory for $2,400, with bonds repaid by Wagener’s prior operation, and plans include changes before final ownership. The Wooster relocation plan and Board of Trade communications were noted with no responses yet from Wagener.
Hon. L. R. Critchfield of Wooster is a declared candidate for Common Pleas Judge, subject to the outcome of the Democratic primary election. The announcement names Critchfield as a hopeful in the court race.
James Kimber reports his brother Dr PF G Kimber of Washingtonville was kicked in the stomach by a horse Thursday night. He has since suffered multiple hemorrhages and remains in critical condition.
H B Odenkirk and wife started for Burbank on Sunday morning in a sleigh when five miles north of the city their horse became stuck in a snowdrift and had to be dug out. They returned home awaiting clearer roads as drifts persist in several areas. Farmers report ongoing difficulties reaching markets for flour and feed, with large quantities stockpiled as 798 pounds of blended.
Four prisoners in the county jail. Miss Bessie Pontius of Canton visits east of the city at James E. Coe’s home. Shrig plans a Southern Ohio trip for Wooster Preserving Co. The pension for George Stark of Wooster rises from 8% to 10 per month. Funck Company Knights of Pythias elect officers Thursday. Rev J H Deeds assists in revival services. John Wile and Zenas Wile visiters from Ashland and Cleveland. Jacob Robinson to run the Wooster Artificial Ice delivery business this summer. County Commissioners Ramsey and Leiner attend State Association meeting in Columbus. Mrs Bart Bradshaw, formerly of Wester, now Allegheny Pa, fractured skull in fall. condition critical. John Houser to open a restaurant at West Liberty and Walnut. F Himmerman leaves for Cleveland for Masonic degrees. Train schedule adjustments noted for next Sunday. Major EF F Taggart of Akron enters auditor race in Summit County. Roy Meeks returns from the Philippines. reflects on service. University chapel organ arrives. G A R ladies plan a social. Miss Nettle Solliday to Chicago. A F Floto purchases S W Allen restaurant and moves to Uhrichsville. Charles Steinmetz home visit from Jackson, Mich. Mrs Louis Mollinkopf and daughter visit. Hamburg American liner Cuambin news from Genoa. Joseph Baker of Lodi bruised hand. no bones broken. Parkinson, formerly Bellevue News editor, critiques company show. praised by patrons.
Alliance Ohio February 11 a large fire at 2 30 a m destroyed Concordia hall laundry saloon grocery store meat market bakery and Peterson hotel on a six block area near the Pennsylvania railroad depot. the wooden structures burned to the ground with four to five families losing belongings but the firemen, hampered by frozen plugs, did strong work. loss estimated at about 50000 with most insured.
Treasurer Jesse McClellan received a telegram from Mrs. F McCormack widow of Cyrus McCormack dated Springer New Mexico offering five thousand dollars for rebuilding the University and hoping other friends contribute. President Holden in Pittsburgh Monday secured one thousand dollars.
Wayne County Circuit Court was to open at Wooster on Wednesday morning but judges informed A l Netz they were retained at Newark on an election case and might not arrive until Tuesday next week If not through in time they would delay further A meeting of the Wayne County Bar elected A TD Metz as chairman and rearranged the docket to hear cases rapidly
The committee of fifteen working to raise funds for the Wayne county university met Tuesday night. Reported totals include 333.00 from Wooster First ward, 10.00 Wooster Sewood ward, 44.00 Wooster Third ward, 7.00 Wooster Fourth ward, 69.00 Wooster Fifth ward, 20.00 Baughman township, 130.00 Cataan township, 55.00 Greene township, 0.00 Wayne township, 20.00 Wooster township. Pledged amounts not yet turned in and out of town contributions, including McCormick and Pittsburgh money received Tuesday, bring the total to 76,000 with about 24,000 still to be turned in.
Judge Bluson assigns jury trials for February with dates and case names. Entries include Geltgey vs Wean Hore & Co, Yoder vs List, Clark vs, Hershberg vs Bloomberg, Graber vs Schlumuck, Milorrea vs Bashford, Thomas vs Meclaran, Bottows Foust, Dowell v Snavely, Whittier v Fummeron, and other docket items for Remainder.
Jefferson Feb 10 reports Harvey Mowrey of Kansas active in money circles while Ray McConnell teaches near Burbank. Snowdrifts hinder travel as youths host a large party at Mr Zaring north of Wooster with supper and games. Teachers Institute and school board topics discussed, with Lloyd Specht and others presenting. Feb 11 sleighing party and local visits noted amid heavy winter conditions and drifting roads.
The Hilltop society held a well attended Friday night program with high praise for all performers. An oyster supper scheduled for March 1 was canceled. Young Tommy Hoffman is recovering from kidney disease. Several visitors and neighbors from Shreve Lodi Barberton and West Salem were noted. The Canaan Dramatic company will present A Soldier of Fortune at Addleman hall next Thursday for the band fundraiser. The local band seeks new uniforms this spring and church meetings at EV church opened last Sunday. A jail depot bout between Jack Taylor and John Kerr ended with Kerr defeated and blood reportedly flowing.
Passengers at the B and O depot found no morning northbound train as drifts and dead engines blocked the main road. The Wooster branch could not get an engine, a train from Lodi arrived after 1 p.m., and freight was transferred to Millersburg, with no morning run attempted.
Lenten services start today at 10 30 a m at St James Episcopal Church on Ash Wednesday with prayer hymns penitential rite and holy communion. Friday services continue at 3 30 p m. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
Mindcare and Roi Adair lead a Monday hearing on a demurrer concerning a planned franchise for the Central Union Telephone Company in Wooster City. The dispute centers on whether incorporation papers confer a state wide franchise, and whether towns may regulate street use while opponents warn of financial hardship on merchants and professionals if both phones are required.
The St James Episcopal church Sunday services featured notable music with a talented choir. Mr Osborne led the Teacah offertory as Seni Aaen made his first public appearance, drawing attention to a refined, hopeful performance atmosphere.
Special to the Republican from Springfield reports Senator Fairbanks owning the Whitely shops on East street burned today. Loss estimated at one million dollars.
The congregation of the M E church held a Sunday vote on whether to carpet and restore the church interior. The ballot was unanimous with no votes against the proposal, signaling strong support for the project.
About 25 people enjoyed sleigh rides to Ezra Geigey home near Orrville two miles away Tuesday evening with a big supper and other features. Schoolmates visited Etta Sharpe near Fredericksburg Monday night, and a Valentine party is planned Friday at Mrs Albert Shupe’s home on North Bever Street. The Thursday club meets at Mrs Haupert on College Ave, and the W R C plans a Valentine Social on Feb 14 with Young’s Orchestra providing dance music. Miss Me Van Nest hosts Edith Gorman of Chicago Wednesday. A major sleighing excursion to Wm. Bahl’s southwest of the city drew many from the Reformed church. Maud Lehr’s near Jefferson hosted a sleigh party. Misses Hurst entertained on Pittsburg Avenue with games and refreshments. A plan to Reedsburg shifted to Kansas Smith’s east of the city with hearty welcome. Mr and Mrs Jesse Fraim hosted a large guest list, furthering their hosting reputation. Young people rode to Joseph Keeney’s in Canaan township, feasting till morning. German Evangelical church’s Young People visited Applecreek for a union meeting at the Presbyterian church. Since Miller’s hall last dance, repairs and redecorations improved its appearance. Sherman Long and Ida L P Snyder mentioned in closing.
A Hamilton Georgia resident Wesley Nelson recalls visiting Mr Blackmon's drug store where he sought relief for rheumatism. He doubted medicines would help but was advised to try Pain Balin, hoping for improvement after long suffering.
Wayne township couples to wed Thursday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs John H Snyder. A crowd from Pad Works attended a university entertainment in Smithville with supper at the hotel and a pleasant drive back to Wooster. Century club schedules a Longfellow themed meeting Feb 25 at Prof Charles Haupert home with Travelers club guests. Tucker society social item corrected. 20 ladies enjoyed a bob sled ride and cards at Mrs Maize home with Mrs Keefer winning a prize, a superb supper served by Mrs Maize.
TheWooster post office lists letters remaining for February 10 1902. Gentlemen John Chubb John Denney Jr Edwin Fishburn Edwin Markle Dave Speicher M A White. Ladies Mrs Mary Lehr Miss Ada Smith Miss Annie Zook T L Flattery P M.
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