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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1902
Page
3
A fragmentary notice lists a weekly church programme led by the president and featuring sermons from Rev Chesney Rev Besie and others. Topics include Vision of ADA in Christ The Coming of the Kingdom and Focus on church renewal across multiple denominations with sessions from January 12 to January 16.
Mrs Frone Garver has filed a petition for divorce from Gilman Garver, with J. $.-Adair noted as attorney.
John D. Miller of East Union and Ora Franks of Ipscscsele. Waniel McClelland of Dalton and May Myers of Sterling. John OC Raubenalt of McZena and Nellig M Shaffer of Streve.
Mr EB T McArany of Snybolt reports chronic back pain and kidney trouble eased after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Zimmerman & Co. He credits his sister's recommendation and notes sustained relief for six months with no recurrent back issues. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y. Remember the name Doan's.
Edward Vollrath has received an invitation to join the Eighth Regiment at Columbus on January 13 for Gov. Nash inauguration ceremonies. LT Captain Gerlach of Company D has not yet received word. Some units may pay their own expenses, and it is likely Company D will not travel.
Mrs. Pearl Baker files for divorce from Leroy Baker alleging cruel and inhuman treatment since their 1897 marriage. She cites intoxicated abuse on December 25 1901, threats to shoot, and neglect of family support despite his earnings. She seeks alimony and custody of their minor child.
The item now rests with the Board of Education after a Tuesday night meeting where the matter was turned over and all obligations settled. Readiness and final disposition appear to follow once formal actions are completed by the board.
A busy crew of over 35 men tears down the former University main building. Bricks are hauled to a low spot between the main building and Hoover cottage, then dirt from new building excavations will be spread over them to level the ground as work continues.
The entire old Second Ward school building will be vacated this term. One room in the First Ward one in the Fourth and one reclitation room on the third floor of the High School are also to be vacated. Elementary grades are assigned by ward: First Ward grades 1 and 3. Second Ward grades 1 2 3 4 5 and 6. Third Ward grades 1 2 3 and 5. Fourth Ward grades 2 3 and 4. Fifth Ward grades 1 2 3 and 4.
The Thursday club met at the home of O66 for an enjoyable program. Tonquin club in Milles held dances twice monthly with Young's orchestra providing music. Naftzger and family celebrated New Year’s at John W. Walter’s home. Cora Wallace hosted guests on New Year’s Eve in honor of relatives from Cincinnati. Mr and Mrs J M Jay entertained fifty young people at their son George Quinby’s home with dancing to the Wooster Orchestral club and elegant refreshments. The Classics club met at Hoover Cottage with Miss Bess Davidson presenting a program on The Slave Problem in the South and Booker T. Washington. Miss Edith Browne spoke, Miss Davidson sang plantation melodies, and Miss Durstine’s final paper was read by Miss Lucas in her absence. Miss Glenn closed with When Chloe Sings.
An excellent authority says the Sic Soe belt line aims to reach Youngstown after consolidating Canton belt lines giving Fea alonesee Ea Mahoning control there. The plan to connect Youngstown Mansfield then extend to Pittsburg and Chicago has revived with Big Four backing rumored, funding now reported secured to push the project forward.
Late Friday night the Byall brothers and James Shanklin clashed at the ten cent Feed Barn near Cross Keys after an old grudge. Shanklin sustained whip injuries treated by Dr. R N Sheldon. wounds not serious. Possible arrests expected.
The Woman's Missionary auxiliary of the Christian Woman's Board of Missions met at Mrs Aylesworth’s Pleasant Home on North Bever Street Thursday afternoon January 2. Mesdames Simon Everhard Laubach and Glinehinst gave readings on Evangelization Education Homeland and Lands Afar. After the readings a business session and a generous refreshments service were provided by the committee in alphabetical order.
A fragment notes how Germany's emperor pull his ear when annoyed, a humorous exchange with a child in England during the queen's funeral. It also touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifying remedy said to prevent colds by strengthening the blood.
Dayton January 2 Dr Edgar Work pastor of Third Street Presbyterian church received a $1000 purse as New Year gift for agreeing to stay with the church after being called to Cleveland.
Health officer Dr R N Sheldon presents a table listing diseases with two figures per line: first the number of deaths and second the average age at death for each disease. The column order and totals are described as part of the compiled statistics.
A prominent citizen proposes entertainments to boost the university rebuilding fund. The 15 member committee has taken up the plan and may push it. The Fadette Orchestra of Boston will headline the University Lecture Course, with the next recital on Thursday January 16. February features Porter J White's Dust and Puddin'head Wilson productions as dramatic offerings.
A long list of names with dates and ages appears as a funeral or burial record from Wooster area. The compilation names numerous individuals with January through September dates and ages, reflecting local interments or memorial notices.
A fragmented OCR list presents numerous personal names with ages and dates ranging from November to December and into early next year. The text culminates with a note that Arthur O'Toole's remains were buried two days ago.
Lieut J P Van Nest reports a New Year note from Mrs Martin Barbe Chicago daughter of Col Spiegel widow of Col Spiegel. She attended the 120th Regiment reunion at Painesville with her mother and sent 49 photos and Colonel Spiegel’s official reports on Thompson's Hill and the Sieges of Vicksburg. Photos to be gifted to living presenters or to their families. call Lieut Van Nest’s office to claim.
An advertisement touts bottle babies as likely to thin and recommends more milk or mixtures then adds Scott's Emulsion in the bottle. It claims the emulsion strengthens and firms infant flesh and energy, offering a sample from Slutt & Bywne at 469 Fearstreet New York.
Wayne County records list warranty deeds and administrator deeds. Transfers include John W Etling to W H Pst with parcel in Marshallville for 400, John C sfe Clarran to Dwight G Hay for 3 500 in Wooster, Jason to Latysburg parcels, Samuels to Esbach lot 43 in Latysburg, John Floster to Jesse W Ebert lot 4 100 acres in Lattsburg, Mary J Hentel to A Walter lot 871 Wooster for 2 500, G N Lamb & Bros to George W Smith five acres in Chester township, J Tschantz to Lewis for ten acres in Sugdstreek, and Jane Bower lots 1411 1412 in Wooster for 500. Administrator deeds include John Bechtel to John W Baird lot 478 Orrville for 262, Isaac N Oswald to Emanuel Fair and Charles Hershey 55 acres in Congress township for 1 760, James Gatehouse to Marlee G Gatehouse 40 acres in Chippewa township for 1 147 80. Additional transfers include Gouxomer to J W Beelor No 88 in MarshalloMe and Wr Zan ayv to Win Ribot 80 acres in Salreek township.
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