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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1906

Page

6

New Counts Found in Zimmerman Indictment

A new eleven count indictment was brought against J. Roimmerman by the United States Grand Jury at Cleveland. The charges allege aiding and abetting L. P. Ohliger in misapplication of Wooster National Bank funds and drawing fraudulent drafts, notably one for the Royal Arcanum. Ohliger pleaded guilty to drawing a fraudulent draft to pay Royal Arcanum dues and was sentenced. Proceedings set for March 5 with Zimmerman, Lillie, and Travers. fifty-two new indictments were issued against Lillie and Travers.

J. Roimmerman United States Grand Jury Cleveland Zimmerman L P Ohliger Wooster National Bank LL. P Ohilger Royal Arcanum L P Ohilger J R Zimmerman Lillie Travers Sullivan Travera Thornpe

Jury Trials Set for February and March Court Term

The coming term assigns jury trial dates for numerous cases in the Common Pleas Court. Listed are Ohio vs Curry, Ohio vs Horst, Ohio vs Trixie Bel and others with dates from February 24 to March 12, including Erie Railroad Co cases and receivership actions.

Common Pleas Court Ohio Bis & O R R Obio Curry Obio Moore Horst. Toorslay Trixie Bel Cass Ella Kimber Ebert McCoy Sheriff Brooks Wertz Ve. Freet Bank Cornell Adair Admr Erie R R. Co . Robinson A Corporation Ensigner Curry Coffman Curry Deffenbaugh Levers

Retires from Office Judge Adair to Resume Law Practice

Judge R L Adair closes term as Probate Judge of Wayne County and will be succeeded Friday by Thomas W Orr of Orrville. He will immediately resume the practice with his brother Jon S Adair as Adair and Adair. The Republican notes his courteous conduct and creditable service, while Orr is praised for qualifications to perform duties.

Hubert K. Adair Wayne County Thomas W. Orr Orrville Adair Jon S. Adair Arar Cfice Mi Adair Misees Grater Jeffries Orr Rt Ap Republcan

February term jurors drawn for county and towns

Clerk CC J Harrold and Shetti Armstrong Brown listed on Saturday afternoon the petit jurors to report Monday February 26 John W Anes Second Ward Worcester Daniel Rameeyer Greene township H M Blattenbery Smithville Charles Ketterer Paint Adam Royer Greene Wm S Corry Chira Ward Worcester Daniel Tinssman Chester Daniel Shank Chester John Barton Plain Levi Zaugg Paint George Rose Sugar Creek Otto Trautman Shreve Harrison Armstrong Wayne J 8B Plants East Onion Jacob Bott Baat Union Alex Case Clinton Miller Rambaugh Chester

J. Harrold Shetti Amstrong Brown John W Anes Woos Daniel Rameeyer Greene Township H. M. Blattenbery Smithville Charles Ketterer Adam Royer Greene Corry Chira Ward Daniel Tinssman Chester Daniel Shank John Barton Levi Zaugg Paint George Rose Sugar Creek Otto Trautman Shreve Harrison Armstrong Wayne J 8B Plants East Onion Jacob Bott Baat Union Alex. Case Clinton Miller I. Rambaugh

Gas Strike Reported Near Jeromeville Oil Well

Wayne county residents report a gas strike on Tuesday evening at 5 o'clock at the Vermillion Oil & Gas company well near Jeromeville in Ashland county. Drilling in the Berea rock at about 600 feet deep when the gas was struck, details not released. Wooster oil interests show keen interest in the development.

Wayne County Vermillion Oil &Gas Company

Miona Cure Promoted For Indigestion In 1900s Ad

An advertisement touts Miona as a universal stomach remedy. It claims the product cures indigestion nervousness and weak stomach and promises rapid relief from headaches backaches and gloom. Sold by Laubach & Boyd at 50 cents per bottle with claims of wide availability and reliable results.

Eton Minna Miona Laubach & Boyd

May Interest You Kidney Cure Claim Ad

An advertisement proclaims Poleys Kidney Cure as a remedy for kidney and bladder troubles. It credits Chas. F. E. Bixler and Laubach & Boyd with the preparation and promotion of the medicine. The copy asserts universal effectiveness and urges readers to consider the cure.

Poley Chas. FE Bixler and Laubach & Boyd T Sk

Willard Memorial Meeting Held in Local Church

The W CTOC staged a Frances Willard Memorial gathering February 7 in the Reformed church lecture room. Mrs H N Mateer read the scripture The Parable of the Fig Tree and offered comments. Mrs W B H Brown led prayer, Miss Marcle gave a helpful sketch, and Mrs A B H Palmer spoke on the personality and ideals of Frances Willard. Miss Gertrude Plank and Miss Mary Metz provided music before a closing prayer and brief business meeting.

W, Ctoc Frances Willard Reformed Church H. N. Mateer W BH Brown Marcle Wileun Yi ‘Sli Atsua Franvcas Willard A. BH Paluer Evlo Gertrude Plank Mary Metz Mra J HO Dicksson

Judge Harter Reveals Vera Cruz Company Petition

In Canton court Judge Harter heard Willan Wilke petitioning to appoint Jota Tob as receiver for the Vera Cruz Developments Company. The stockholder’s suit alleges insolvency and unpaid obligations tied to former ownership in Wester Horn years ago. The petition asserts Vera Cruz was incorporated in Arizona Territory with operations in Canton and ownership of the La Remerelds plantation in Mexico along with related assets.

Harter Canton Court of Conmen Pleas Wedier Jota Tob Vera Crazs Willan Wille Wester Horn Wables Vera Cruz Company Ariona Ate Prince Fhovoix Arizona Antil Canton Wible Mexico

Well Attended Horse Sale By Chicago Brokers

A large crowd gathered Saturday afternoon at the Luce & Arastine stables for Rosenberg & Ballinger of Chicago selling horses. Bidding ran fair with generally good prices though some animals sold cheaply. An early ad promotes Kenne dy's Laxative Honey and Tar claiming relief for throat and bowel issues and as a cold remedy.

Rosenberg & Ballinger Chicago Luce & Arastine Stables Kennedy All Drug

Interest in League Assures Wooster Trolley Club

Interest in forming a Wooster trolley league for the upcoming summer confirms a four-team lineup from last season with Norwalk joining, Elyria expected, and rivalry between Wooster and Medina. Medial sports hope for wider league inclusion to five or six clubs, with training for players like Follis and Wilhelm planned to field a strong lineup. University pawes may delay play until early June while St John leads the varsity squad with outdoor practice starting when weather allows.

Wooster J. ©. Wilson Norwalk Elyria Pawes Ibda

January Temperature Records at Patton Station

A Patton Experiment Station figure keeper presents a table of January maximum temperatures with monthly means and rainfall since 1888. It notes only once before, 180, when the mean topped by a tenth of a degree and that this January tied the record for the month’s highest maximum. Meteorological data before 1802 were compiled by Dr O Nostoddard of Wooster University.

Statie Jay Republican O. Nostoddard Wooster

Happy Afternoon Wedding At Dirciplechtr Church

Simple ceremony held Saturday afternoon at Rev J K SheHenberger chapel for Miss Martha Laubach and Edward Dee due to bereavement. Attendees included Amy Laubach George Laubech Della Dive Arch Dice. Couple traveling east and plan to reside in Sherridanville Pa where Edward works for Pennsylvania Company. Laubach noted as one of Wooster’s teenaged belles. Dice described as a popular gentleman. Friends offer best wishes for happiness.

Saturda J. K SheHenberger Dirciplechtr Martha Laubach Geoge Ro Laubach Edward Sherridansville Pennsylvania

Clark Lumber Co Plans Move to Fort Wayne Indiana

Barberton report says Clark Lumber Company formerly of Wooster is preparing to vacate its Wooster plant and relocate to new facilities at Fort Wayne Indiana before April first. All buildings there are complete and the shops are among the best equipped in the United States. The company will continue manufacturing show cases and fixtures.

Barberton Clark Lumber Company Wooster Fort Wayne Ind United State

Lost Youth Offer at Hollster's Rocky BM

A fragmentary advertisement promises new life and freedom from ill health through offerings labeled Hollster's Rocky BM with vague references to tabjete and related terms.

Bowhead Epirite Hollster Les Tabjete Lantach& Buyd

Abe or Tra Kind You Saw Always Bought

The fragment mentions Abe or Tra and the kind you saw and always bought. No clear event or action emerges. This item appears as a truncated consumer note or ad snippet without identifiable people, places, or dates.

Acorning Wayne County Deeds and Assignees' Transfers

Wayne County record lists quit claim deeds and assignees deeds across Franklin, Orrville, Congress, and other townships. Transfers include Knepp to Taylor Lot 9 10 11 12 85 in Austeen areas and various parcels in Franklin township with values from 550 to 5037.66 dollars.

Henry M Knepp Charles E. Taylor Austeen Sarah Billman Ida Schmuck Franklin _township Sarah Dillman Franklin Township G. W Lowry J. M. Lowry Congress Township Lewis Piper Samuel Plumer Orrville Alisa House Geo. M Forrer Green Township Clore Wooster Fred Haller John Austen Plain Township John Adair Adolph Buechel Arthur M. Campbell Canson Township M. C. Ault Catherine Wenger William Shifferly Baughroan Township

Probate Court Guardians and Administrators Named

Probate court entries list guardians and estate administrators including John B Nolin guardian for Susan M Nolin bond 8000 H A Wertz as administrator for Harry S Wertz asset inventory approved J E Tryon guardian for Blanche Tryon bond 150 U E Bowers executor for Valentine Fetzer inventory approved plus partnership assets. Will probate for Samuel Spewalter and Sarah Gillipsie. Habeas corpus for Vesta Sigler discharged. Wayne Hart administrator for Christena Gasche first final account hearing March 2. Laura A Snodgrass executrix for L B Snodgrass inventory approved. Weygandt administrator for W H Forrer inventory approved. Shondel guardian for Ice Stall first and final accounts hearing March 2. Elliott Hubbell administratrix for 8 B Hubbell sale of real estate confirmed to Barriet Geiselman 32700. Emma Young administratrix for Harry H Young sale real estate to Jessie Unterday deed ordered. Porrett and Beebe appointed appraisers. last year’s widow’s allowance to Kathleen McBride. Simmons ministratrix for George Simmons sale 350 deed ordered. Pontius administrator sale confirmed to Bronk Saurer. Yoh Segner administrator sale confirmed. Robertson guardians for Ruth and Catherine Robertson bond 2400. Olrey guardian for Palen W Wallace and Margaret and Frederick Criley bond 800. Levit Benner will probated Adam Royer executor bond 6000. Order to sell real estate to D H Graven admin of Jacob Clippinger. John Stone executrix for Sarah Stone transfer certificate.

John B. Nolin Susan M. Nolin Wertz Harry S. Wertz J. E Tryon Blanche Tryon U. E. Bowers Valentine Fetzer Fetzer and Fetzer Samuel Spewalter Plain Township Sarah Gillipsie Vesta Sigler Creston Huotsverger Hiraw Wayne Hart Christena Gasche Laura A Snodgrass L. B. Snodgrass U. Weygandt W. H Forrer Tarab B. Shondel Ice Stall Elfie Hubbell Ewate Barriet. Geiseluan Emma J. Yoong Harry H Young Jessie Unterday Brant John F Porrett W ©. Beebe Klaureth McBride David Mecaran Frances R. Simmons George Simmons A. D. Metz Isaac Pontius Lanae Sariber Bronk Saurer Sa'e Hvett Segner Annie Sezner A. Rontson Euardi Robert Ruth—S Catheine Rovtson Cora BE. Orley Palen W. Wallace Margaret Frederick F. Criley Levit Benner Greene Township Adam Royer Nptice D.H. Graven Jacob Clippinger John EB. Stone Sarah J. Stone

Fragmentary OCR Note Reads Partial Medical Terms

The readable text appears to list medical terms and phrases with distorted spelling. It mentions throat and lung related notes and possible patient or procedure references, but lacks clear names, dates, places, or event details to form a coherent news item.

Public Sale to Fund Chester Township Church Edifice

The Reformed denomination of Chester township plans a spring sale to raise the church fund. Each family will contribute items for the sale starting in late March, with cows swine harness wagons plows and household goods donated by residents. The effort draws broad support and is expected to set a record.

Chester Township Wooster Brothers Cate

Billiard Pitcher Hoped For Birmingham Team

The Birmingham Age Herald notes Harry Biliard, a promising Northwestern Ohio League twirler, signed to play for Birmingham in 1906 and now on the way to Manager Vaughan. Harvey Clark and Forbes Alcock also signed with the Coal Barns. all three live in Wooster, Ohio, and are well known to each other.

Birmingham Age Herald Harry Biliard Barry Billard Birmingham Vanaghan Cincinnati Enquirer Harvey Clark Forbes Alcovk Wooster Ohio Billiard Maenver Vandebsan Vaughan Clark

Public Sale to Close Business of Lug and Armstrong

A public sale will close the business once run by Al Lug and Wo Armstrong on February 19. Auction will feature buggies harnesses and horses. Armstrong plans to keep a feed and sale stable at the old site. Lug will run bass and back tine from a new barn at his North Buckeye street home. Walter Kinney, ex-fire member, plans to buy the American Home has and will set up stables behind the hotel.

al. EE Lug Wo. Armstrong Armerong Luce Wll North Buckeye Street Walter Kinney The Fir

Leases Filed as $35 Million Mortgage Recorded

A large mortgage for 35 million dollars is filed and to be recorded by county clerks. The document notes many oil and gas leases in Chester, Congress, and Flair townships with counties to record through Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway lines. Leases promise 60 cents per acre for domestic use and one eighth of all oil found. The mortgage is assigned to the Central Ticket Office of New York.

Eas Act Otot Teass Kumbar Franksoo Fritav Chester Congress Flair Townships Wheeling & Lake Elie Railway Sc Central Ticket O New York

Eight Hour Law Exemption for Canal Alien Workers

Senate devoted entire session to urgent deficiency appropriation bill. Debate centered on Patterson amendment to strike alien workers on the Panama Canal from eight hour law protections. Patterson argued eight hours in tropics is inhuman. supporters contended otherwise. Amendment was voted down.

Panama Canal Senate Committee On Appropriations Patterson Tropics

Dolan Appeals to Courts in UMWA District Battle

In Pittsburg on February 10 the Dolan faction of the United Mine Workers faces a court injunction preventing delegates at the district convention from ousting him. The injunction blocks party actions and preservation of district books as the five day session continues amid disorder. Also in Philadelphia a 70 year old woman was found guilty of first degree murder in the death of her foster daughter's newborn.

Dolan Pittsburg United Mine Workers of America Common Pleas Court No. 2 Whter Philadelphi Seraph Jones Mary Jones Frank Jones

Academy Burns at Mount Carroll Affiliated School Damaged

Dixon Illinois February 10 The Princess Shimer academy at Mount Carroll affiliated with the University of Chicago was burned. The center hall and east and south wings were destroyed. The loss is $50,000, insurance hall. Trustees decided to rebuild at once.

Dixon Ill Princess Shimer Academy Mount Carroll University of Chicago

Ecliptic Observation Draws Multitude in Wooster

A cloudless sky over Wooster attracted a large attendance as residents gathered to view the moon's shadow. The event drew many locals from the town who remarked on the clear conditions and the spectacle.

Endorsement for Dean's Kidney Pills from Wooster contractor

A local Wooster contractor Jacob Deer extols Dean's Kidney Pills after eight years of kidney and back distress. He reports steady relief within a week and credits the remedy with lasting benefits, noting frequent use during the year and urging other sufferers to try it.

Dean Ae Jacob Deer Beall Ave Wooster Rena Civednd Anas Perents Foster-Milburn Buffalo Nw York United States

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