Gas plant faces bankruptcy fight in Cleveland case
Wooster Gaslight stockholders accuse outsiders of a freezeout scheme after a petition in Cleveland declared the local gas company potentially bankrupt. W F Freeman filed the petition through A D Merz. the plant’s coal supplier and Pittsburgh interests attend a conference while operations continue at 40 cents per thousand.
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Cleveland
W F Feeman
D Merz
Mr Feeman
Foral
Wooster
Panel Fa
V .S. Hammil
Monogahela Coal& Coke Co
Wooster Gaslight Co
Frederick L. Kable
Pittsburgh
John McSnearsy
New Year's Greeting Highlights Local Achievements and Hopes
A reflective New Year note catalogs a long list of past local triumphs in sports, arts, and civic life. It urges future progress with plans for electric trolleys, a new food industry, better water, and stronger civic harmony to make the city Ohio’s finest.
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D. Nices
Forbes Alcock
Nwet Clark
Ed. Bates
J Jawmnson
Bruwn
John Bolus
United States
Niles
Cole Heavy Warner
Lew Boles
Dave Crookepank
Charley Clark
Stabio
Ginger Clark
Irve Wilhelm
Forby Alecck
API
John VicSweenty
C © Parsons
McClure
Rex
Cor
Semple
Sungser
McBride
Jeffriea
Wiker
Obio F Jones
Lyms
O Ritchfield
Ham Richardson
Lander Firestone
J D. Robison
Weaver
Baker
Hent
Kimmerer
Pope
Mather
Snodgrass
Wooster
Upvold
Flass
Atizena
Ohio
State of
Examination of Stationary Engineers Held This Week
W E Hazlett of Bacyrue ar ex zstainer from the state engineers office conducted an examination Thursday for stationary engineer licenses. Five applicants were examined, all reportedly unsuccessful, with only Jess Fisher, superintendent of water works, noted in the report.
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W. E Hazlett
Bacyrue
A Private Company Water Service Proposal
Editor suggests private ownership of water works by individuals or a corporation at the upcoming board of public service meeting. Proponents argue investors would dedicate full time, bringing expert leadership, removing city burden, and improving the service. Critics note officials are unpaid or underpaid.
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Republican
Board of Public Service
Bnarpess
Welshimer recollections and college days recounted
A reminiscence outlines Rev P H Welshimer’s engaging humor and student interactions during college days at Old Hiran, noting his knack for handshakes and approachable demeanor. It also mentions Gardiner’s stance on office behavior, poor city road conditions, and a Dalton Gazette debate over the oldest county band with Shreve.
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Coloton
P H Welshimer
Old Hiran
Welshimer
Himseill
Dalton Gixazette
Shreve
Dalton
Joan
Aipce
Horse Cantoned Home Drowning Near Baltimore Depot
Raymond Sidle, 7 or 8, son of Curtis Sidle and wife of West Larwill Street, reportedly drowned after a horse tied nearby cantered home without him near the Baltimore & Ohio depot. Neighbors notified family when the boy’s absence prompted belief he had fallen into high water during fog.
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Raymond Sidle
Curtis Sidle
West Larwill Street
Baltimore & Ohio Depot
Ther Bovn
Raymond
Box
Coneigbbors
Wife Granted Divorce in Wooster Case
Mrs Katharine Sigler of Wooster was granted a divorce from Daniel Sigler on Wednesday afternoon by Judge S B Bason for gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty after 43 years of marriage. Sigler loses dower rights. no alimony asked. McClarran and Jones appeared for Mrs Sigler.
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Mra
Katharine Sigler
Wooster
Daniel Sigler
S. B. Bason
Sigler
Avifers
McClarran & Jones
Eat what you please and take Kodol For Indigestion
An advertisement from Kreiger's Drug Store urges readers to eat what they please and use Kodol For Indigestion after meals. The copy claims the product digests what you eat and is sold at the store.
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Kreiger’s Drug Store
Prisoners Break Jail After Midnight Escape
Four Wooster men larceny suspects escaped from a county jail after using a crude oak key to open an outer door. The break occurred around midnight with no noticed disturbance. Jail defects described as unmaintained locking levers aided the escape. authorities traced the quartet toward trains around 1:30 am with Everhart captured at Crestline later.
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Sheriff Brown
Lesve
Louis Mann
Arthur Stough
John Miller
Wooster
Mann
Liberty
Carlin
Lerner
Mr Brown
Miller
Stough
The
Republican
Ete
Pennsylvania
Jailhouse Escape Talk Linked to Dye Murder Case
Alleged murderers in the Dye case reportedly planned an escape for months. Residents near the jail recall conversations through a barn, with Wooster girls saying the inmates expected to break free at the first chance and avoid recapture.
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Dye
The Chief Legatee reviewed as a top detective romance
Anna Katherine Green’s The Chief Legatee is praised as a standout detective novel of action and originality. The piece highlights vibrant characters, rapid pace, and a unique plot, noting its exceptional quality among recent books. A special cloth edition with color illustrations is advertised by M. L. Buchwalter.
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Anna Katherine Green
Action
Frank T. Merrill
M. L. Buchwalter
Gas contracts settle Ohio fuel dispute in 2 unions
Springfield reports the Brice Thomas syndicate will buy 2,000,000 cubic feet of gas daily from Ohio Fuel Supply, serving Springfield Dayton Troy Sidney Urbana and nearby towns. The deal follows Garrard’s bid to enter Springfield. Ohio Fuel Supply main to be tapped at South Charleston 12 miles east.
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Springfield
Brice- Thomas Syndicate
Ohio Fuel Supply Company
Ohio Cities
Dayton
Troy
Sidney
Urbana
Ohio
South Charleston
Garrard Company
Wayne County Agricultural Society Elects Directors
The annual election Saturday afternoon by society members produced directors J I Goodyear Milton township Sterling B A Walter Greene Orrville W A Taylor Wayne township Wooster A D Summers Canaan township Canaan G A Houser Chester New Pittsburg E Q Ebright Clinton Shreve G J Ebright Plato Shreve John C McClarran Wooster u Kline West Salem Congress election results listed.
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Wayne County Agricultural Society
J I. Goodyear
Milton Township
Sterling
B. A. Walter
Greene Township
Orrville
W. A Taylor
Wayne Township
Wooster
A. D. Summers
Canaan Township
Canaan
G. A. Houser
Chester
New Pittsburg
E. Q. Ebright
Clinton
Shreve
G. J Ebright
Plato
John C. McClarran
City of
Installed officers of Given Post Q A R honored by speaker
The Given Post Q A R officers were installed with fitting ceremonies on Thursday evening. Commander Solomon Rickabaugh delivered a moving address honoring members who died, urging loyalty to fellow soldiers and praise for auxiliary corps. New W R C officers and Relief Corps officers were installed, with President Hannah Kickler and Mrs Carrie Lowry praised for their work. Refreshments followed the ceremonies.
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Given
Solomon Rickabaugh
Rickabaugh
Sul. Rickabaugh
Wm Hummer
Andrew Tronk
Hallie Hess, Jr
Ross Shibley
Ellen Applebaugh
Lucy E. Baby
Emma Born
Carries Lowry
Acy Maschenich
Emma Blandford
Lovina Hammer
Nannie Baumgardner
Sarah Jolliff
Margaret Applevnagh
Mame
Maud Pingerton
Lydia Bowers
Florence Danford
L Kramer
Corpa
Adjntent Kramer
Carrie Lowry
Hannah Kinkler
J C McClelland
Indies
Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Claims for Women’s Health
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as the sole druggist sold remedy for women’s weaknesses and peculiarities. It asserts worldwide endorsements, asserts safety via transparent ingredients, and promises relief from a range of female health symptoms. It also promotes Dr. Pierce’s Pellets for stomach liver and bowels and states deliveries by mail.
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Peay
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N.i.i
Pierce
B. Vic Pierce
Swify Specific CO
Atlanta
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Wooster Staslight Company
Atont
Careia
Peple
Wan
Fis
Neas
Soto
Origious
King
BY the
Way
Kev Welchimer
Gardiner
Carwi Thompson
Thomson
Ian
Atrip
Beall Avenue
Scott
Cartin
Crestliow
Everhart
Everhast
White
Brown
Geiselman Crestline
William Everhart
Geiselman Everhart
Buckeye
Cincinnati
Terrel Thompson
Merchants’ National Bank
Emory Hotel
Thompson
Brookville
Columbus
Scisto River
Arlington
Ice Men
Jane
Middle States
Ce Producers Exchange
Louisville
Ice Trust of
Lebanon
Henry White
George Bunshore
Franklin
Dayton QC
Dayton Gas Heat and Coke Company
Bovcett
Japs San Francio
Joenl Carpenters Union
Indiana
Indianapolis
Lafayette
Lee McIntyre
Horace Sefton
Lane
Asc
Free Farms
IGO
Acre
Canada
Ottawa
N. Bever
R. J. Smith
Mer
Fredericksburg
John T. Lytle
ETG
Alda B.lytle
E. F. Lytle
Fredericksburg, O
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