Marriage That Was Ww in Wooster and Train Wreck
A wedding ceremony in Wooster was interrupted as a couple waited to publish their marriage. Antonio Finelli and family involvement described, with interpreters for the bride. Later, a wreck near Wooster depot disrupted rail traffic as ten freight cars derailed, blocking tracks until repairs at multiple nearby towns cleared. Dozens worked overnight. losses to the railroad ran into thousands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jondente
Losahere
Go'cloc
Breally 2
A& Wheel
Wooster
Alliance
Crestline
Glathieves Capture and Admit Guilt in Barn Burglary Case
Karl Fox and Herbert Fox confess to repeated thefts in Wayne and Ashley counties. Becker, Mowery, and others tied to loot. Stolen items including harness and robes recovered. Mayors court and grand jury proceedings lead to indictments sought. bail set at two hundred fifty dollars for each involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cher
Carl
Herbert Fox
Sre
eCay
Becker
Onvening
McCoyed
Herbert
Beckarn
Smith
Karl Fox
Lerner
Sheri Arthur Garver
Wayne County
Eugene Mowery
Ashgend
Kilbuck
Reun Pe
Mykrantz
Roach
Ron
Arl Fox
Old Lady Mary Raudebaugh Dies in Bellville
Mrs Mary Raudebaugh aged eighty two years one month and twenty nine days widow of Randebaugh longtime resident of Wayne county died at her Bellville home on January 0th. Interment was at Bellville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Si Mirs
Mary Raudebaugh
Vlochon
Randebaugh
Wayne County
Bellville
Belgian Hares Attract Growing Industry Interest
The Belgian hare trade expands beyond Jefferson area with Mougey and Beil once large producers. Hare meat gains popularity as a delicacy and fur from hares—velvety, fine texture—drives demand for wraps and coats. Clubs in cities pursue substantial weekly meat purchases at thirty five cents a pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Mougey
Samuel Beil
Jefferson
Essrs
Mougey
Swithh
D.viaw
Peter Foust, 73, Wooster dry goods leader, dies
Peter Foust retired merchant dies at his daughter Mrs O A Hills home after months of illness. Born in Shirleysburg Pa he lived in Dalton Ohio then settled in Wooster leading Foust and McKee dry goods for years. A Presbyterian elder and Wooster University trustee, he pastored civic duty and church service. Survived by one child Mrs Hills. Funeral Wednesday 2 pm at Hills residence 44 College Ave with Wooster Cemetery interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Foust
O. A Hills
Shirleysburg
Ohio
Dalton
Foust
Wooster
Foust & Mc
Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church
Wooster University
Hills
College Avenue
Wooster Cemetery
Y P A Meeting And Community Notes From Lattasburg
Lattasburg reports a Y P A gathering at the Evangelical church with no preaching while Rev W H Stump conducts revival services elsewhere. A wood chopping event occurred in Frank Juice's woods under U K church auspices. Miss Jennie Baker of Cleveland visits, plans to work in Findlay. Fox Hunters Association shows a financial statement with receipts and disbursements. L O T M paid a visit to K O T M. social drilling and a long gathering ended with a large spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lattasburg
Y.P A
Evangelical Church
W. H. Stump
Red Huw
Frank Juice
Woods
U.K
Jennie Baker
Cleveland
Lou Funk
Findlay
Harry EL
Funk
Torain
Welker G Christy
Chester Township
Fox Hunters Association
L.ot M
Supreme Court orders Neely extradition to Cuba set as foreign territory
In a special telegram from Washington Jan 14 the Supreme Court ruled Neely is subject to extradition and must be surrendered to Cuban authorities immediately. The decision declares Cuba a foreign territory and affects the Neely extradition case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tus Woosten
Iday
Wassmizeron
United States Supreme Court
Neely
Tho Seoart
Cuba
Grand Jury At Work In Wayne County Court
The January term of Wayne County Court of Common Pleas opened with Judge S B Eason. Foreman C W Reichenback and bail Samuel Harper headed jurors. Keller E Rockey, 38, long resident of Mexico, died recently after moving from Wooster to Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County Court of Common Pleas
S. B. Eason
C W Reichenback
East Union Township
Samuel Harper
Wooster
John B. Rockey
Mexico
Keller H. Rockey
Dameson
Sheriff closes Tours Y McClure stores on execution
Sheriff J S McCoy closed the Tours Y McClure tin and general store on West Liberty street Friday afternoon in an execution awarded to Mrs Isaac Johnson for 266.19 dollars. McClure had recently offered creditors 40 cents on the dollar after sending a financial appeal. He is described as a hardworking mechanic whose business misfortune comes as a surprise to friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tours Y. McClure
West Liberty Street
J S McCoy
Isaac Johnson
McClure
Election of Directors at Wooster Building and Loan Association
Stockholders chose directors and officers in the annual election with opposition to Jesse McClellan. A B Peckinpaugh secretary Weston T Peckinpaugh treasurer S H Boyd attorney Hervey H Hubbell elected director slate. Wayne Building and Loan Association also elected directors J R Zimmerman Harry A Huffstead CM Lovett. Shale and Brick Company increased board from seven to nine. officers elected WC Yost president J R Naftzger treasurer and secretary D C Curry. The company reports good prospects and imminent plant operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Wooster Building and Loan Association
Jesse McClellan
A. B. Peckinpaugh
Weston T. Peckinpaugh
S. H. Boyd
Hervey H. Hubbell
Wayne Building and Loan Association
J. R. Zimmerman
Harry A. Huffsett
CM Lovett
The
Wooster Shale and Brick Company
W C Yost
J. R. Naftzger
Frank Naftzger
D C Curry
WC Yost
Charles Curry
Andrew Branstetter
Samuel Metzler
John Stevens
Daniel Heller
J R Naftzger
D. C Curry
Ohio Electoral College Recalls Notable Members
The Ohio electoral college session in Columbus recalls its long history from 1804 with Thomas Jefferson votes to present. Notable members include William Henry Harrison Nathaniel Massie Jeremiah Morrow Ethan Allen Brown Robert Lucas Thomas Corwin and many other leaders who have held state and national offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio Electoral College
Sesson
Thomas Jefferson
William Henry Harrison
James Monroe
Henry Clay
United States
United States Supreme Court
Congress
Nathanis Massie
Jeremiah Morrow
Thomas Corwin
Robert Lucags
Mordecai Bartley
Ethan Alen Brown
David Tod
Ohio
Electoral Vollege
Tod Votin
Grant
Nathaniel Massie
Ethan Allen Brown
Robert Lucas
Thomas L. Hamet
Jeremiah McLean
Mordecaid C. Kirker
Benj Ruggles
Samuel F. Vinton
Peter Hitchcock
Bellamy Gl Vdney Dorsey
LeGrand Byington
Washington McLean
Hugh J. Jewett
J. B. Stalle
Frederick Hasaurek
Benjamin Eggleston
Better Train Service From Ashland & Wooster Railway
The Ashland and Wooster Railway plans a new schedule to run a train to Ashland immediately after the arrival of P., Ft. W. & C. No. 43 at Custatoga. The change will enable an early Ashland departure for patrons at Funk, Jeromevils, and nearby points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Stolen property found after chicken theft near depot
James McKenna, a flagman, saw a man near Applecreek hide a bundle under his arm. The bundle disappeared along South street, a horse blanket with two headless chickens was found in a tile, and the thief later vanished down the track. The owner of the blanket is sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McKenna
McKenna
Moreland Zephyrs Share Local Happenings and Travel
Moreland notes begin the century with a literary gathering well-attended and an interesting program. Ralph Franks of Fredericksburg visits. plans for spring moves noted. Abe Swinehart oversees community needs. Wilbur Snure’s buggy accident causes minor damage to the rig. Names include Libbie Tate, Will Jacot, Ella Litsinger, Grant Stamm of Weeping Willow, and local families. School readings scheduled at Moreland and Boyd No. 2. Frank Wirt to Acts Normal. Forrest and Foster Patrick visit Barberton with Johor Owens family. Nell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moreland
Ralph Franks
Fredericksburg
Abe Swinehart
Wilbur Snure
Walt
Charley James
Boyd's
Frank Wirt
Forrest
Foster Patrick
Barberton
Johor Owens
Nell
Forty five thousand for a farm near Easton
Jan 14 report from Marshallville notes a sale bid of forty five thousand dollars for Dobner’s lake property near Easton, while local talks include a soda plant deal and a planned quiet wedding at Mrs Hattie Keller’s residence. Others move, marry, or join local church activities as village life continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshallville
Greene- Baughman Township
Reating
Atl Otelock
Counse
L. Baer
Michigan
Lavina Baer
Ira Hess
Akron
Geo. Gerstenschlager
Carrlane Works
Ami
Evangelical Church
Easton
Dobner
Doylestown
Dobner's
Panie Guser
Tom Lozier Bae
Pandora
Emma Isch
John Weckasseer
Sterling
Jo Obo Grab
Jsayhird
Eta Spree
Court adjourns as Wing named Northern Ohio District Judge
Franks Wing of Cleveland named the new Northern Ohio District Judge while local items report a Friday court adjournment, a charity supper for school organ funds, fox skins exhibited at Rich Bloughs, multiple marriages and real estate sales in Franklin township, and various community notices from Orrville Wooster and surrounding townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Eason
Court of Common Pleas
Coenen the Enquirer
Frank J. Wing
Cleveland
Ohio
Blackleyville
Chester Township
Joe Housekeeper
Rich & Blough's
Patrick Mulderiy
Youngstown
Florence E. Smith
Sterling
S.E Netkirk
East North Street
Mayor's Court
Central Fruit Co
Mansfield
Tony Zarlengo
Zarlengo
Union Service Closes Week of Prayer in FREDERICKSBURG
Correspondents report in FREDERICKSBURG on January 14 as the week of prayer ends with a union service at the FP church led by Rev. McClintock to a crowded audience. A recital on Pot Luck with a Poet by Edmond Vance Cook drew praise at the Presbyterian church on the 9th, while Rev. McClintock and family settled into the U. P. parsonage. A reception honored Odd Fellows and Rabekah at J. Ee son’s home, with G A B and W R C events noted. An epidemic of grip disrupts many lives and school activities continue in Orrville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
McClintock
Presbyterian Church
Edmond Vance Cook
Job
Sen
Misa
Alice
Popular 'Man Called Graber Succumbs to Typhus Fever
Alexander Graber of Graber & Howard dies after weeks of illness from typhus fever at Mrs. Elizabeth Faber’s home on West Liberty Street. Survived by four children Loln Arthur Hazel and Mary. Graber was a well known county figure and former Democratic sheriff candidate. Funeral held Tuesday from South Walnut Street residence. Interment Wooster Cemetery. Also notes the death of James Muterabaugh in Caynan township and Mrs. S. H. Erie of Orrville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.G Daniels
Ralph Kauffman
Reedsburg
Antonio Finelli
Elsie, Mich
Anna Maria Lombardinol
Wooster
S. E. Neikirk
Geo. Starn
T W. Orr
N L. Royer
Orrville
L. D Dorset
Shreve
Hare
Court of Common Pleas
Jacob Shelley
Mallinger
Hosier
Grady
Milburn
Fhess
James Buckley
Zimmerman &Co
Alex Greber
Alexander Graber
O Graber
Graber
Alexander Ter
Ear
Mrs. Graber
Miss Loln
Arthur
Hazel
Mary
Alex. Graber
Virginotaleane
Heon
W. W. Garver
South Walnut Street
Wooster Cemetery
James Muterabaugh
Caynan Township
Geo. B. Miller
K. ¥. McClurs
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Bony
Rena “of
E, Michigan
Mr. Arci
Palmer Street
Ezra Netkirk
Signor
Sig- Angelo Torti
Toledo
Signori Do Finélli
Elsie
Angélo Pirelli
Olin
Signor Lombardi
Freck
Glathieves Captured
L. Fuatcery
P. M
Jas. Wooster
Snx
Samuel Deanke
Johnstone
Harry R. Miller
C. E. Monces
Thomas Shdun
C. G
Ea Ibuick
Buick
Pi Josiah Lucas
Jesse Warnett Firs
Krance
H. Batmeard
Ameryt Sanes
Fox Hunters’ Association
Republican
Grand Jury
Keller E
Henry One. Rockey
Wooster and Wayne Building and Loan Associations
Electoral College
Moreland Zephyrs
Soda Ash Company
the Republican
Sheriff McCoy
Samuel Lightfoot
John Snyder
Franklin Township
Jacob Rick
Buckeye Street
Chas. Langell
Imma Chesney
Rev. E. Chesney
Mornelong
Potter Bros
Jos Snavely
Bert Sommers
Birdell Hoffman
Creston- Wooster
Methodist
Anyua
Wayne K. Snyder
Jerome Curry
Flo Curry
Mud Hayden
Topeka
Kan
Angus McDonald
Spring Street
Sandusky
W H Robison
Abraham Lincoln Lodge
Goat
William Supt
W. Fretz
Anthony Fretz
Bloomington
Wm. Landis
Wmbruce
1.C.C.F
James Mutersbaugh
L. T. Cornell
Anson He Richardson
Whio Tad
Olling E Jong
S. H. Erie
Raed
Pte Ee Saaes
Craighead's
Kittie Bolus
Wayne
Ella Kiddler
Wooster Preserving Works
Arthur van Ba
Sienna
Mene
Mie
Wrexiecente
Les Cart
Mern
Mt Ee
Saorii i
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