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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1902
Page
4
Local notices and school events in Plain township
Jan 8 notes report Mrs Anne Warner improving sit up at home and a school house debate and Prohibition meeting planned. Frank Johnson buys logs while L S Warner builds a house for curing meat. Spangler urges school guardians to push township banner status. Jan 13 literary society success and a large crowd, with a funeral in Cleveland for Baughman, and a juvenile baseball game ending after seventh inning. Several visits, lectures and meetings announced including Chaplain Scott at Jefferson schoolhouse, McRibley talk, McClure and family guests, and Rev Scott revival series. Jan 14 plans include Wooster pulpit duties by Rev Deeds, Ladies Aid lighting, midwinter Sunday school convention Feb 22, and stock shipment by Major. Pictorial lecture on McKinley slated, Prohibition Alliance Friday, Disciples travel talks, McClure Dyke railroad ties contract, soldiers' return, and local property transfers noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Warner
Frank Johnson
L. S. Warner
S G. Spangler
Plain Township
Banner
Literary Society
Baughman
Cleveland
Mayaville
Geo
Isi
J. H. Deeds
Wooster
Oak Chapel
M. E
Ladies’ Aid Society
Evangelical Church
R. S
William Mc. ‘Kiitley
Prohibition Alliance
Ayev. Stauffanni
Grandview Church
McClure & Dyke
John Chance
Jacob Kahle
I.—A.—Ke
Surprise Birthday Meet Ends With Clock Gift
About thirty of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Keney's acquaintances held a Saturday evening gathering with cards and conversation. C A Teriny presented the couple a clock as a token of appreciation. A letter from W B Jordan reports favorable conditions for a large celery crop in Kissimmee Florida, with Jordan remaining there to oversee company interests. The text hints at local business upgrades, including remodeling a hoops factory and sawmill and a flouring mill, though details are garbled and partially unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rs. J. J. Keney
C.A. Teriny
W. B. Jordan
Sirmr
Jordan Bros
Kissimmee
Fla
Jordan W
Hoops
Wayne County Grand Jury Reports Four True Bills Found
The January term grand jury for Wayne County Court of Common Pleas reported Wednesday and was discharged. Ten complainants were examined and four true bills returned against one man for misdemeanors. Elizabeth Sommers, about 80, died Wednesday morning from paralysis complications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County Court of Common Pleas
Elizabeth Sommers
Pleasant Home Personal Notes from Pleasant Home
Pleasant Home notes from January 13 report visits from Frank Dorcas and wife of Denyville, Eugene Rumbaugti and family moving to Ashland, and Harve Worst's return from three years as a volunteer. Various locals, including Miss Laura Kohlar of New Pittsburg and the Martin family, are mentioned with social visits and minor updates. A group gathered at M Fuhrman’s home to host Clinton, a member of the blind trio touring southern Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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THE
Republican
Pleasant Hom
Frank Dorcas
Denyville
Eugene Rumbaugti
Ashland
Harve Worst
Clippinger
Laura Kohlar
New Pittsburg
E. Jones
Corsa
Clifford Martin
West Salem
Chas, Gordon
Peru
Tid
D._N Snyder
T. L. Summerton
Tommie
Della Clouse
Munson
Rev. Hoover
Wiff
Dc. C
C. D. McVicker
Chas. Lindsey
F. Vevinney
Clayton Good
Maggie
Verna Ginter
Cora Martin
Gertie Snyder
Katharine McVicker
Jennie Holmes
Alma
Maude Greenlun
Yaneele
Institute Friday night at the township school
The Institute Friday night drew nearly all township teachers who participated in talks and demonstrations. Mr Dunlap discussed School Examinations, W Clouse presented on general history, J E Weiser led readings with questions, and mental arithmetic quotes were shared. A H Denbrock led an engaging Round Table, Prof J S Knight spoke on Indifference, Miss Stanley and students offered vocal selections, and declamations by Cora Martain Pansy Sheppard and Olive Kelley were well received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunlap
W. Clouse
Wich
J. E. Weiser
A. H. Denbrock
J. S. Knight
Miss Stanley
Cora
Martain
Pansy Sheppard
Olive Kelley
A Complete Surprise for Young Couple in Georgetown
Neighbors gathered January 8 at Rev. A. I. ascend and rey for the Terpace of aughter and husband 4. Young and wife. They arrived with baskets and enjoyed a well prepared dinner. The afternoon featured sewing carpet rags and quilting. Attendees included Mesdames L. EE. Mypee BEL Rich J-Troyer G-C oyer J.Kloppenstein Wm. Miller J. Cathé P.rites Miss Mary Coffman Fannie Steiner Florence Kloppenstein Conrad Mrs. Henry Gerber and Mrs. Cyrus Runkle of Wellersville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgeton
A. I. Ascend
Rey
Mesdames L. EE. Mypee
Bel, Rich
J-Troyer-G-Coyer
Wm. Miller
J. Cathé P.rites
Mary
Coffman
Fannie Steiner
Haes
Florence Kloppenstein
Conrad
Henry Gerber
Cyrus Runkle
Wellersville
Rhodes-Beidler mine ramps up in West Lebanon boom
West Lebanon reports town revival as Rhodes-Beidler mine resumes daily work at about 100 tons. Homes fill with families, spring building planned, and hopes rise for reactivating Massillon Coal Mining's Sonnhalter mine after a period of shutdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Lebanon
Rhodes-Beidler
Wa Spring
Balton
Massillon Coal Mining Company
Sonnhalter
Fire Alarm Saves West Salem Home From Larger Damage
Miss Nellie Shilling found smoke in her upstairs room and notified others. The fire department quickly extinguished flames started by a bed covering near a stovepipe, preventing serious damage. Community notes mention visitors, sermons, a concert group departing, and local club installations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
West Salem
Nellie Shilling
Aaron Gault
Jennie
Ashland
Blind Trio Concert Co
Ohio
W. Va
Theo
Com
O. L. Birnham
J. E. Rupert
O. H. Heffner
J. W Perguson
A. D. Lerg
A. J
Homer
Wellington
Wadsworth
D. S. Reichard
W. Rickel
Reichard
Sidney Read
Akron
Frise Noma Richards
Cleveland
Laura Stone
J. Lemon’s
Local notes from Barberton area and visitors
January 13 notices list Max Hoffman of Barberton spending days with grandmother Mrs A W Hoffman and his sweetheart Gemap of Garrattsville visiting from home. Win Kling of Galion at grandma Kifhe and Suny? A W Hoffman becomes night watchman at Kenmore salt works. John Skeese of Congress visits Bonene Garver and wife Monone Tu George Smith Sid tainty hosted by Mr and Mrs McCoy at Golden Corners. Corners resident ill with lung trouble. Joan Fane of Wails-V hutmor visiting with Mrs Hiram White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Hoffman
Baerberton
A. W. Hoffman
Gemap
Garrattsville
Win
Kling
Galion
Waa
Kifhe
Kenmore
Barberton
John Skeese
Congress
Bonene Garver
Monone
George Smith
Sid Tainty
McCoy
Golden
Joan Fane
The Semi Annual Clearance Sale at Wolartnets
Wolartnets announces lowest prices on first quality merchandise during its semi annual clearance sale. The event highlights deep discounts across categories aimed at clearing stock and attracting bargain shoppers.
Funeral of Theodore Myers in Meth odist Meeting
The funeral for Theodore Y Myers was held January 11 1902 at the residence with Rev I C Russell of the M E church officiating. Attendees included relatives from Orrville Wooster Colfax Bricker and others. Myers born August 25 1846 in Cumberland Co Pennsylvania married Rachel Riddle in 1873 and left a son Roy Myers. He died January 1 1905 at age 62 4 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Y. Myers
Smithville
Dsnville
Addison Myers
Jude
Mable
Essition
John W. Myers
L. H. Myers
Georgetown
J. L. Zaring
Creston
Myers
M. E
Frank Norris
Louisville
Miss Palmers Visit Overton Friends Saturday
Overton brief notes list Elmer Easterday and wife returning from a ten day visit with Mr Easter day's parents in Morrow county and stopping at Mansfield to see J. E. Easterday. Charley Myers and Miss Myers visited their parents after four weeks in Sparta and Mansfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Palmers
Overton
Elmer Easterday
Mr Easterday
Morrow County
Mansfield
J. E. Easterday
Charley Myers
Farewell Sermon At Grace Reformed Church
Rev Kloffenstein gave his farewell sermon to a large audience at Grace Reformed Church on Sunday and will relocate to Culver Indiana after starting Monday. He served as pastor for three years and the move was widely regretted. Jacob Hess suffered bruises after a fall in his barn and will remain indoors for a period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kloffenstein
Grace Reformed Church
Culver
Ind
Jacob Hess
John-bybarger
Thomas
Jeromeville
Heysea
Altaba
University Faces Sale Offer From Toledo for Move
Over the past weeks officials say Toledo offers $500,000 to relocate the University. A board of trade officer confirmed the city’s bid to move the institution there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Board of Trade O At
Committee of Fifteen Seeks Funds to Save University
The Committee of Fifteen to raise money for the University met Monday night. Dr L E Holden said no contract could be let until $40,000 from Wayne County and $100,000 from outside were subscribed. Architects have been engaged to prepare plans, hoping Wayne County backers will save the institution. Subscriptions top $15,000 with $15,000 more needed. The group will push to secure funds before the February 24 deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Holden
Wayne County
Avayne County
Alang
Dr A W Chase Nerve Pills Promote Sleep and Recovery
Sleeplessness grows with age and tension yet opiates harm health. Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills gently soothe and restore natural rest, claims Wooster Ohio real estate agent Daniel Funck who endorses the remedy for nervous and sleepless individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Chase
Daniel Funck
Iron Block
Wes Liberty Street
Wooster
Ohio
Sam
Market Prices for Eggs Hams Cheese and Live Stock
The list details per pound prices for eggs ham cheese and citrus and live stock values. It lists per bushel prices for onions and other produce along with cattle calves sheep and hogs with ranges and regional variations. It notes corrected by W. D. Trimm and includes references to markets in Texas York Boston and Columbus with numerous price figures and quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Picheus
W. D. Trimm
Texas
Aes Commons
Jeaulannes
Pittsburg
Columbus
California
Cranberrie
New York
Canada
Qaly
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