Fraud Suspect James Cook Captured by Loudonville Marshal
James Cook or James Hamilton, linked to land schemes near Congress and West Salem, was arrested in Loudonville after a one armed man allegedly sought for horse theft and busting a false land deal. Marshal Conrad arrested him after matching descriptions from Medina County authorities. The case involved convincing land offers, promised jewelry gifts, and claims of ownership of horses and property.
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James Cook
Congress
West Salem
Congress Township
Cincinnati
Cook
Toun
Cuok
Wm Conrad
Loudenville
Marshal Conrad
Hinckley
Medina County
Loudonville
James Hamilton
Conrad
Hamilton
Mr Conrad
James
Lamilton
Oness
Touronville
Chavce
University resumes after interruption with address planned
The university opened Tuesday as if term never paused and invites all to hear S G McClure, editor of the Ohio State Journal, speak Friday in Kuauke Chapel on Washington’s Birthday observance. President Holden announced no classes on Friday and attendance was large.
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Holden
Washington
S G McClure
The
Ohio State Journal
Kuauke Chapel
McClure
Contempt Case Outcomes For Ellsperman And Myers
In Zanesville Common Pleas Court Ad Ellsperman and Calvin D Myers faced contempt charges over a published article. Judge Hollingsworth ruled both shared responsibility. Ellsperman fined 350 plus half costs and Myers 1800 plus half costs, with jail if unpaid within ten days.
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Ad Ellsperman
Calvin D Myers
Common Pleas Court
Zanesville
Ellsperman
Myers
Hollingsworth
Papel
Arele
Elisperman
Messrs. Myers
McDermott
A. A. Frazier
Thomas O’bannon
Local notes from Wooster midwinter update
A diffuse list of residents and visitors in Wooster reports pensions, illness, moves, and social visits. Individuals named include Forrest Garver Lorain Hummer Wooster Edith Lautvenheser North Manchester and John Walters. Events cover job changes, medical procedures, sickness, travel to Akron Cleveland and Hot Springs Ark, plus a party to Neil Johnson’s home north of the city.
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Forrest Garver
Lorain
John Hummer
Wooster
Frederik Hookway
Massilion
Momett
Edith Lautvenheser
North Manchester
Ind
John Walters
Will George
Barberton
Millbrook
Case Fels
John McAndney
Dave Aro
Tobin
Republicans of Wooster Township Election Notice
The Republicans of Wooster Township will vote on Saturday March 2 between 1 and 5 p m at the township meeting place for nominations.
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Wooster Township
Nomincia
Dalton Etchings and County Institute Notes
Local notes describe Dalton era etchings and a county institute in Lattasburg. Activities include lectures on agriculture, poultry, fruit canning, and sheep care, with papers on history, science, and education. The program features speakers from Wooster, Shreve, and Cedar Valley, plus music and new institute officers.
Fredericksbury Notes Social Club Keeps Monthly Meeting
Correspond with a lengthy report on community notices and visits. Mentions funeral attendance, family illnesses, recovering patients, travelers from Cleveland, and a Neocana club gathering with needlework and refreshments.
Progressive Farmers Meeting and Anniversary Report
The Progressive Farmers Association holds its next meeting on Thursday February 2 at the Experiment Station executive hall with a program including Amelia Roll Call life of Washington, a recitation by Mrs Cass, music, and a lecture on crops to sell and buy by Prof Hickman. The Republican prints the group’s last meeting from 1900 at P So Ibry’s Bloomingwo home. discussion on women’s suffrage, praise for members’ efforts, reminiscences of the Fifteenth Anniversary, and the election of 1901 officers: President W. A. Bruce, Vice President M. M. Fowler, Secretary Mrs Samuel Davidson, Corresponding Sec retary Mrs Ezra Lytle, Treasurer D Ro Firestone.
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Isaac Greist
Aud Jeet
Republian
George Feightper
Fifth Ward
Wayne Township
John Bowers
Missour
Ben Bowers
Fort Wayne
Frank Hall
Youngstown
M Bauer
John Dague
West Larkwill Street
Akroo
Cleveland
John
Mateer
North and
Buckeye Street
Odenkirk
Bevser Street
John Pinnicks
NF Hlards
John Kinney
Wooster
Ladies' Home Missionary Society
First Presbyterian Church
Taylor
Ellsperman
Yost
Christie
Morgan
Wallace
William Melinger
Thorne
TC Laylin
H Wallace
T.C Laylin
UF Wells
Shreve
Uoti
Retta Mowery
Glenn Thompson
Iro Firestone
Wronte Fittinger
Chloe Grose
William Mellinger
Pansy Shepard
Congress
Laylin
Lloyd Berrys
Cedar Valley
Winnie Pittinger
Blanche Buchanan
Fen
Amelia
Washington
Cass
I. R. Bowman Andress
Bruce
Hickman
Thornes
Progressive Farmers Club
P So Ibry
Blooming Wo
Pas Thirg
Jacob Keslar
Hein
P Ys. Shrig
Ihrig
W. A. Bruce
M. M. Fowler
Samuel Davidson
Ezra Lytle
D. "Ro Birestoie
Lost Clothes Stolen From Local Home
A report notes several clothing items and other articles were taken from a residence. The incident remains under investigation as authorities examine the scene and seek witnesses.
Famous W oost er Beauty and the Bustare of a local figure
A fragmented report describes a notable Wooster beauty linked to a local scandal. The text mentions three bidders, a bust of a person named Sir Francis Cook, and uncertain fates of the women involved amid names like Liberts Street and Sunes neometitatied above.
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Hallocenturer
Age Ward Restdicti
West Liberts Street
Hastig
Etie
Tennessee
Francis Cook
Governor Stops the Fight After Salvation Army Meeting
After Saturday services at the Salvation Army hall, a disorder broke out among women not members of the group. Insulting remarks sparked a heated clash that escalated on the pavement. Governor Fauner appeared and dispersed the crowd, ending the fracas. One participant reportedly lost a tooth.
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Salevation Arms Hall
Gov Faaner
Man Killed When Runaway Horse Strikes Freight Train
Saturday afternoon at a rural home one mile east of town a horse tied to a buggy bolted toward the house and collided with a passing freight car. The horse died instantly and the buggy is damaged. Loss on horse and harness estimated. Mrs Seth slipped and broke her left ankle. Dr Hanno treated her.
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Board of Education
New Waterford
Will Gerlach
Amelia Dauretman
Adhance
Hillis
Blessing Avenue
John Mosiurv
Wellington Matz
Woanee
Geo
Alliance-Wooster
Tee
Odellshire
Pittsnore
Phil Young
Fifth Ward
South Buckeye Street
Joe Collier
Fort Wayne
Ind
Martin Bauer
Dro Hanna
Chas Myers
Buys
Harnens
Michael Seth
Hanno
Bass Catch At Mud Lake Tops Local Fishing
Fred Faber Michael Bauer and John tr Myers Saturday hauled a fine black bass catch on Mud Lake totaling about 40 pounds. The largest weighed 7 pounds with others from one to four pounds. The catch, said to be the best in years, was shown at Fred Faber’s place drawing much attention. the large fish will be mounted.
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Fred Faber
Michael Bauer
John Tr Myers
Sears
Fred Fabers Place
Mrookaber
She Saved Her Mother
A fragmentary report describes a person acting to protect a mother in a dangerous situation. The readable text hints at a protective action and familial relationship, with emphasis on courage and rescue. Further specifics are unreadable in the supplied text.
Coon The Ghee at tt Oars State Ptr Tent of Whee
A garbled Wooster note references Nevin Related and local names in a fragmented column. The text provides no clear event or outcome and reads as damaged OCR with multiple misspellings and stray phrases.
Ryse 10R Gream Separator Promises Easy Cream Dairy Tool
The text touts a Ryse 10R Cream Separator that requires no separate strainer. It describes turning the milky mixture, pouring off water and milk through a fall, and yields sweet cream suitable for butter. It claims hours saved and high quality butter, with affordable price.
McGlure Seeks Agents for Big Mondial Offers
Local advertisement from 34 West Liberty Street by L Y McGlure invites agents to join a big money program offering substantial earnings. Seeking energetic individuals to promote plans and recruit others for commissions.
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West Liberty Street
Agenta
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