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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1901
Page
3
Special Telegram to The Republican Minneapolis reports the Hamilton jury found guilty of first degree manslaughter after thirty six hours deliberation. Mercy was recommended though the Minnesota penalty ranges from five to twenty years.
Cedar Point Pleasure Resort directors decide not to open for the coming season due to opposition from a reform committee that has closed saloons and theaters on Sundays. Bert Bechtel has moved to Canton to work for McKenzie and Bell dry goods store.
Judge Eason set hearings for multiple cases across Feb 6 26 27 28 and Mar 1. Listed are Sheppard v Starn Pressier v Boling Michigan Carbon Works v Redett Tyler v Aisraerman McCoy v McCoy Oder v List Whitman v Doylestown Quinby v Scott Levy v Kaufman Langworthy v Orrville Milling Co Barden v Lawrence.
Thomas Howard known as Tom Howard, a Wooster expressman for 46 years, died after an abdomen tumor operation. He was 63 and survived by six sons and one sister. Born in Wooster, he served in company C of the 16th Ohio and was a member of Given Post G.A.R. Funeral was held Sunday at his South Walnut Street home with interment in Wooster cemetery.
Reverend W R Covert, longtime pastor of the Church of God, has resigned his post. He has accepted a calling from a congregation located in the western part of the state.
Mrs Martha Eckenroth widow of Benjamin Eckenroth died Thursday morning at their Wooster home after pneumonia. Born in Pennsylvania she was 71 years old. Survived by daughters Laura Ella Tillie Mrs Henry Carter of Columbia City Ind Mrs Otto Welsheimer of Warsaw Ind and son Henry Eckenroth. Anna Eckenroth and deceased son Henry. Funeral at 2 PM Saturday from the residence with interment in Wooster Cemetery.
Students at Wooster University celebrated a victory in oratory with a gymnasium triumphal procession. President and speakers praised Wooster’s progress, while E B Welsh pledged continued effort for the Inter-State Contest. Alpha Tau Omega held their tenth annual conclave in Alliance with officers elected for the next year.
The St James Episcopal church announces Lent services starting Ash Wednesday with Morning Prayer Litany and Penitential Office at 10 30 a m Frenting Prayer Litans and Address at 7 00 p m Sundays Morning Prayer and Sermon at 10 30 a m Evening Prayer at 7 00 p m Week days Wednesday and Friday Toom Mule Week Services daily at 7 00 Good Friday The Three Hours from 12 m to 3 p m Easter Day Morning Traver and Holy Communion at 10 30 a m Sunday School Festival at 4 1 0 p m All are cordially invited by H D Starrrer Minister
William Bitteger aged about 46 resided near Mt. Eaton and died on Thursday after several months of ill health.
Judge S Bo Eason granted Mrs Gertrude Silver a divorce from Chase Silver on the grounds of gross neglect. She was awarded custody of the minor child, and a diver was ordered to pay 12 per month alimony for the child’s support.
A mother of six, Mrs Lavinia Pennicks of Wayne township died Friday morning from complications after an operation for strangulated hernia last Sunday. She was years old and survived by her husband and six children, five sons and one daughter. Funeral was held at 11 am Sunday from the residence with interment at Bethel church. John and Walter McAnaney of Creston are visiting in the city.
Hon S G McClure of the Ohio State Journal spoke on monarchs of the new century as vast industrial trusts and communities of interest. He warned these combines profit from few, argued against tariff protection, and urged public oversight to transform risks into public good. Also lists Cansun township teachers elected for the 1401 summer term in districts 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 and 10.
The Cuban Constitution was submitted today to Washington for decision. Governor Wood said he would test the matter with officials to determine if the document should be forwarded immediately or held until Cuba United States relations are clarified.
Wayne Township teachers hold their third institute at School House No 1 starting 1 PM March 16 1901. Program includes music by S G Gill and others, talks on discipline and grammar, methods in grammar, a query box, and a evening literary program by No 1 pupils. All invited.
An old advertisement extols blood richness as the basis of strength and vitality, claiming vitality depends on a rich blood supply. It promotes Scott’s Emulsion of cod liver oil as a remedy to restore nourishment when blood is poor, and offers a free sample through Scott & Bowne of New York.
Wooster Tent Knights of the Maccabees praised the Supreme Board for settling the death claim of Knight Arch W Moore. The record keeper received a $2000 warrant 13 days after the claim was filed and Mrs Moore acknowledged the payment. The Wooster KT is about 80 members with a national membership growth of 50 000 to 75 000 and a guarantee of 12 assessments yearly.
Pittsburgh daily praises Pearllapper from Wooster for Elijah at Carnegie Music Hall on March 5. Soprano Kathrin Hilke, a St Patrick’s Cathedral soloist, joins Pearllapper Pearl Clapper and Katherine McGuckin in the Mozart Club performance with H B. Brockett Jr and Gwylim Miler in the tenor and bass roles. The report highlights Clapper’s growing local reputation and Hilke’s established status.
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