Wooster News Briefs From Daily Papers
Wooster notes report a busy period with court at Coshocton, prison transfers, and local happenings. Emphasized items include Judge Eason's court, county jail transfers of Joseph Reid and Think Smith, and a planned stock exchange opening in Wooster and Millersburg. Also mentioned are theater plans by the Nickle Plate Circus, a government license for a Wooster stock exchange, charitable wood for the poor, fertilizer debates, and various local notices and personals.
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Batordhy
Nickle-Plate
Mbr
Eason
Wooster
Denrtor Jones
Sarton City
Aly
Joseph Reid
Hink Sroith
Toledo
Wooster City Band to Give Annual March Concert
The Wooster City Band will present its annual concert at City Opera House on Thursday evening March 2. The band, aided by local talent, has rehearsed through the winter and expects a large audience to applaud their efforts for a first class program featuring the latest music and a cake-walk to close, with participation from prominent society figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
City Opera
Thoraday
Mirgt Presbyteriay
Cuurca
Bela Lagt Eyduluy
Loe Veautiul
Hospi Yble
Albert Inuge
Nurty Bever Street
Mie. Lowtys
Althe
Greenland
Houston
Alica Firestone
Bertha Eliaperman
City Council Meeting Ends in Ten Minutes
The council met Monday in regular session with most members present but Clerk Peckinpaugh was absent due to a Building and Loan Association meeting. Water service issues on Fort Beyer street were discussed, committee to inform the clerk was proposed, and the board approved the bill ordinance before adjourning after a brief session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty Gouncil
Callabap
Lee
Kinney
Nelle Overbotiz
Trapée
Mongey
Z M4merman
Couli
Peckinpaugh
Building and Loan Association
Packinpaugh
Gerlach
R. Kinney
Fort Beyer Street
Jeffries
Stark
Overholt
Lea
R. Overholt
Board O Water Works
Overhol
Y M C A Elects Nomination Committee at Meeting
Enthusiastic Y M C A gathering in Judge Swartz law office approves constitution article by article. A nominating committee of H H Shiele L A G Lawrence and Grant Myers is chosen to nominate directors and trustees who will elect officers from among their number. Next meeting aims to finalize location and prepare for March elections.
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Judge Swartz
Washington's Birthday Event by Woman's Relief Corps
The Woman's Relief Corp plans a February 22 birthday celebration for George Washington at the Eastern House. By invitation only, the program honors the Father of His Country with toasts by Col. V Hard, Videon C Smith, and others, plus a Revolutionary War vs Civil War comparison by Dr. J H Barrett. One hundred years since Washington noted in the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Given Pogtana
Woman's Relief Corp
Washington
Landiora Boffenmyer
Smith
M L. Amyuser
Paid His Bet On University Stone Scene
An amusing campus scene unfolds as Wil Cummings, loser of a wager, stands on the great campus stone with a sheet wrapped around him. Snowballs fly from students while Dr Scovel watches. The affair ends when Scovel intervenes and the fun is halted as the sheet remains draped and the crowd disperses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil Cummiega
Cummings
Scovel
Wedding at Snyder home unites Harvey Rutt and Maude Snyder
In Pleasant Howe Ohio on February 31, a notable wedding joined Chester schoolteacher Harvey Rutt and Maude Snyder of the locality. Rev Keifer officiated as best man and lady assisted. guests included Katt, Swinehart, Troxel, Hartman, and others. Guests enjoyed a lavish dining, gifts ranged from china to silverware, with many local families in attendance.
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Pleasant Howe
D. N. Snyder
Lattasburg
Kinney
Cora Katt
Chester
Chas, Hartman
Cedar Valley
Vide Berkey
New Pittsburg
Chas. Katt
Larean Troxel
Clara
Verna Schphart
Lattasourg
C. G. Good
Kittie McVicker
Keifer
D . Good
Sarah Martic
Ted MacVicker
J. J. Swank
Kepner
Clarence Ratt
H. Katt
Mr. Good
D. N.spyder
Swinehart
Clarence Hart
Vbas. Hartman
Misa Lorean
Divorce Granted After Grouse Neglect in East Walon
William Wackrode of East Walon township was granted a divorce from Emma Wackrode on grounds of grouse neglect. Probate Judge McVurlar ran and a jury heard evidence today against A B Pareeds or Soreve for allegedly stealing two botae blankets and fur gloves from Brands Measner. A list of cases assigned for trial by Judge Sisxwell includes numerous civil matters and estate proceedings, with trials scheduled for Monday, March 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wackrode
East Walon Township
Emma Wackrode
Mcvularran
A. B. Pareeds
Soreve
Brands Measner
Lyman Uritoh Held, Jr
Parsons
Weygande
State
Sisxwell
Crane & Breed Va
Crystaloria
Whitman
Evey
Mowery
Lytle
Ridisy Va
Tousley
Oniger
Brown Va
Lake Et al
Thomas Vs
Hilackburn
Tre W.&l.e. By. Co
Ve. Miller Et al
Myers
Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Co
Bryson’s Bargain Store Ad Offers Wide House Goods
A Bryson’s bargain sale advertises 10 qt Pais 80 and 2 qt Backets 4c, plus 17 qt and 14 qt dishpans with low prices. It notes moving into the Hall building on Public Square in spring and promises astonishing prices on nations and house furnishing goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryson’s
Sryson
Wagf
Native Village Fire Threatens Washington Volunteers Quarters
In Paco, natives tried to burn the First Washington volunteers’ quarters by torching huts behind them. The wind shifted, flames swept away about 20 shacks and houses opposite the church ruins, and the incendiaries escaped.
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Manilla
Paco
First
Washington Volunteers
American Cereal Company Incorporation Filed in New Jersey
Articles of incorporation were filed with the secretary of state for the American Cereal company with an authorized capital of $33,000,000. The firm is empowered to buy, sell and grind oats, grain and cereals and to construct operate elevators, silos and other structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
American Cereal Company
McKisson Renominated In Cleveland Mayoral Fight
In Cleveland on February 22 Mayor Robert McKisson won renomination for a third term at Republican primaries over Judge Carlos e Stone by a wide margin of more than 7000. The campaign split between McKisson and Hanna forces, following the George Murder Case. In Canton on February 22 Mrs Anna X George, indicted for the murder of George Saxton, saw the court sustain the prosecuting attorney’s demurrer to her plea in abatement, with hearing possible soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clevelind
Robert McKisson
Republi
Carlos E Stone
Bat ‘Hanna
McKisson
Eo George
lCantop
Mate
Anna XE. George
George Saxton
George
Taylor
Iron market boom cited by Iron Trade Review
The Iron Trade Review notes a sensational market week with a strong upward movement in iron. A near two dollar rise in steel billets driven by 7,000 tons sold at Pittsburgh and Bessemer pig iron reaching twelve dollars at the furnace, tied to 42,000 tons sold to Carnegie Steel Company, signal large positive momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
The
Iron Trade Review
Pittsburg
Carnegie Steel Company, Limited
Republicans contest shapes Cincinnati primary delegates
In Cincinnati on February 29 the Republican primaries for the convention bound for spring elections sparked a sharp factional contest. George B. Cox and his adherents fought against Eshelby's opposition, with Cox capturing all but 35 of 40 delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogx Otowdio
Cincinnati
George B. Cox
Hils
Cox
Eshelby
Several Ohio entities file new incorporations and notices
In Columbus on February 22 new incorporations include the Sandusky Yacht Club Seidusky with capital stock 5000 the National Novelty Company Toledo 50 cents the Eastern Ohio Telephone Company East Rochester increasing from 50 to 5000 the National Iron and Wire Company Cleveland from 10000 to 50000 and Zioy German Methodist Episcopal Church Cleveland. In Toledo Robert J Burdette the humorist to marry Mrs PC Baker a Pasadena widow. In Delaware Prohibition state convention opens with candidates Pinney and Candy for governor. In Columbus the Toledo centennial proclamation copies will be sent to state governors and foreign rulers. In Washington president proclaims forest reserves Teambuco canyon in California Fish Lake in Utah and Gallatin in Montana. In Fort Worth miners strike continues with looming coal famine. In Albany a bill makes it a misdemeanor to use the national flag for advertising. Weather notes for West Keanenaa Ohio and the lake effect.
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New Presbyterian Church
Conpose
Joseph Baserts
M.cg.a
F. C. Gerlach
Co. LA
B.b
Mann
Jacob Teeplus
Wm. T. Speaker
George L. Saal
Aken
Wooster
Court House
Andrew Kelan
A. M. Parrish
Cleveand
Omat
Retief Corps
Riday
Snyder
Mougeyouse Bares
Alonday
Nead
Henry Marshall
Mat Peckinpaugh
Des Lake
Lamoreaux
King’s
G. J. Schwarte
St. James Church
Y. M. CG. A. Thas
Columbus
Sun Club
Luce
Kevard
Mougey
Faber
Whitaker
North Lawrence
Sandusky Yacht Club
Seidusky
Capital Stock
National Novelty Company
Toledo
Easterns Ohio Telephone Company
East Rochester
National Iron and Wire Company
Cleveland
Zioy German Methodist Episcopal Church
Bushnel
Mining engineers meet in New York
Fragmented OCR notes report several items including a meeting of mining engineers in New York, a Chicago boarding house fire killing two women, and various political and business notes involving Purist beer law, Sir George Ferguson Bowen, Minnesota bounty votes, and wage advances at Reading Iron.
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New York
Chicago
George Ferguson Bowen
Minnesota
Thomas M Robinson
New York Cotton Exchange
Claret Wachter
Lewistown
George F Baer
Reading Iron Company
Does Coffee Agree With You A Healthful Grain Drink
A reader praises Gralpro a pure grain drink made from prain as a coffee substitute. She notes initial dislike gave way after a week, declaring she would not return to coffee. It nourishes the system and benefits children, promising a delicious healthful table for all ages. Package available from grocers with preparation directions.
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Gralpro
Eas
Corrected Groceries and Provisions Catalog Sale
Wednesday listing from Craighead Co. for salt, butter, oleo, dried apples, grain, flour, corn, barley and other groceries. Includes prices per pound, per loaf and per unit, with traders like W D Tyler and Davidson Bros. offering items.
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Craighead & Co
Darre
COPE
Crooks Loot Lima Home of Late Senator Brice
Thieves ransacked the residence of the late Calvin S Brice in Lima Ohio on February 20. They are believed to have targeted valuable articles that had supposedly moved from the Brice family home in New York City to Lima following the senator’s death last December. The property belonged to Mrs J H Melly, mother of Mrs Brice.
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Frank Kent
Ne Court House
Boas W. Fanck
Daniel Langell
Janis Kiine
A A. Jamison
McAnnoney, Jr
McAnsoney
Hay Wager
Barry Selbert
Rao
Starr
Leiner
Hwo
Sapt
Jarvis
M Cary
Sklem
Penonylvania Ines
M. Lovett
Lakevill
E. Frailey
Janaan
Moi Kosr
Rose
Hag Gore
Coicago
Mages Rath Craig
Buesoas An Bebsie ‘Sarl
Soreve
Kanka Chapel
J. P. van Nest
Willie B. Sbilor Wera
Smithvilla
John W. Weer
Franklin Gardiner
Baddirg
Aabland County
J. F. Va. Noat
James
Wionie
Jarry Reardon
Eoovartog
J. R. Naftzger
Delle
Frang A. Naftzger
West Salem
Joan Hines
J. Naftzger
Lima
Calvin
Brice
J. H. Melly
Brictj
tHie
Fifth Avenue
New York
Saengerfest Building Ground Broken in Cincinnati
Cincinnati February 20 ground for the great international Saengerfest building has been broken. The den ten of this organization will be calibrated here next June. The contractors are under bond of 10000 dollars to complete the building by June 10. The stage is to be ready for rehearsal in June.
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Cincinnati
Contera
Tatage
Banquet Guest to Address Stamina Republican Club
Commodore Robby Dans will be the guest benet speaker at the Stamina Republican club banquet in Wash and will depart with Congressman Bramwell. A Pacific tour and a one week series are noted in the vicinity. Also reports indicate coal barges lost in ice near Wheeling and business updates from Stanton Weather and Crecy Coupler companies.
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Bob
Robby Dans
Benet
Stamina Republican Club
Bramwell
Genet
Bayten
New York
Pacific
Wheeling
Deb
CG Risher
Smallpox Epidemic Reported in Columbus
Smallpox cases rise in Columbus Ohio with 44 patients placed under quarantine amid ongoing epidemic measures reported February 20.
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Columbus
Riot at Star theater ends in chaos refunds issued
A riot at the Star theater in Tacoma left chairs broken and patrons clamor for refunds after the curtain delay. Police dispersed the crowd as money was refunded to those with tickets. Earlier reports note 350000 American cigarettes aboard the Olympia en route to Manila from Tacoma. Mrs. Zachariah Chandler dies in Detroit after months of infirmity. Arthur A. Zimmerman announces candidacy for rac ing chairmanship of the League of American Wheelmen in Freehold New Jersey.
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Chicago
Star Theater
Hegeloe
Mre. Chandier
Detroit
Zachariah Chandler
Michigan Statesman
Ellsworth
Eugene Hale
Maine
Troy
N.Y
Arthur A .Zimmerman
Freehold
League of American Wheelmen
Mott
Congregation condemns congressman elect Roberts in Lafayette statue matter
In Pittsburg on February 20 the reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints held a strong resolution denouncing congressman elect Roberts tied to The Lafayette Statue project. In Washington on February 20 a Lafayette statue fundraising event drew prominent citizens at a Sons of the Revolution and American Revolution gathering. A storm perilous voyage report from Brunswick, and a shirt firm assignment in Leominster, plus a Thoroughbred cremation at Ferris and a Texas stable fire near Waco.
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Pittsburg
Congregation of the
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of the Later Day Saints
Agressman
Roberts
Washington
Columbia Theater
Societies of the Sons of the Revolution
Lafayette
Paris
Riots in Paris as Loubet election sparks clashes
French capital sees widespread demonstrations after Emile Loubet's election as president. Police arrest dozens amid confrontations at Faure and Libre Parole offices. Dreyfusard supporters clash with Bonapartists. candles and condolences mark Faure's death. Crowds target Rothschild offices. Telegrams pour in praising Loubet.
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Emile Loubet
Luxiembourg
Maintaiin
Sebastian Faure
Anagchat
Journal du Peuple
Mont Martre
Loubet
Fitions
Brepant
Libre Parola
Dreyfusards
Petite Journal
Docrp
M Louw
Baron le Goix
M. Lasses
M Cuneo d’Ornaro
M Faure
M Dupuy
Madame Faure
The
Republic
Legion of Honor
Pras
Catafalque
Lophet
Temas
Journal Des Débats
Himu
Liberte
Dreyfus
M Zola
Rothcchild
la Fitte
Anti Julf
Var
Doan's Kidney Pills Promoted For Backache Relief
A Wooster reader testimonial praises Doan's Kidney Pills for backache and kidney relief. Mrs Hindman reports headache relief, restored energy, and improved bladder function after using the remedy from Zimmerman & Co. Drug Gists. The letter also notes the product aiding her 13 year old son and recommends Doan's for sale at 50 cents per box, Foster Milburn Co. as sole agents.
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Doan
Pace
Foster-Milburn Co-2
Fintiatey N. Y
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