Here and There and Local Notices of January and February
A digest of local items: Jan 13 happenings, a Lisdon Court February meeting, a Canaan township death from pneumonia, a John Johnston property sale to C Wyre via G W Spangler, a big Noah’s Ark doll drawing with numbers 1146 and 2265, a refinery talk in Erhart with likely Columbus share uptake, William Shoemaker’s 6th birthday celebration, a Jersey bull sale by Edward McLaughlin to Stevens & Berbert, G A R department planning Findlay encampment May 8-10, harness shop moves within Diamond Alley, Junior Endeavor memory gems led by Julia Miller, death of Peter Painter of Holmesville, Dr J S Burnett to succeed Dr Levering, county treasurer race, H W Oliver injured in Canton, Emil Deersam’s sudden Chicago death and family distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erhart
Columbus
William Shoemaker
Anaan
Oacaestor
Jon Blocher
Bloomington
Edward McLaughlin
Wooster Township
Stevens & Berbert
Council of Administration
Department of Ohio
Ashland
Findlay
Bevard
Quinby
Diamond Alley
Downing Block
Lutheran Church
Julia Miller
Peter Painter
Holmesville
Holmes County
J S Burnett
Jeromeville
Doctor Levering
Mohican
Levering
Ashland County
H. W Oliver
Shreve
Ft Wagnery Road
Canton
Canton ¢ Bill and Machine Company
Martin Deersam
West North Street
Emil
Chicago
Edward Shavely
Deersam
Charits
Fredrick & Co Expand in Wooster Dry Goods Trade
The Republican notes the pushing firm of A. J Fredrick & Co expanding in Wooster by leasing the entire first floor of a new building, following recent possession of the second floor. The firm plans to broaden their dry goods and carpet lines, citing their "twice-awake" business reputation and public confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J Fredrick & Co
Wooster
D Nice Block
A. J. Fredrick &Q
de Papen
Fredrick
Fraud Jewelry Peddlers Targeting Farmers Near Lattasburg
Farmers around Lattasburg report a traveling jewelry gang selling the WH Bradshaw stock at giveaway prices. They claim to dispose of scarce stock at low prices including $10 watches. Bradshaw told The Republican no peddlers have his stock and any such seller is a fraud. the low prices reveal the deceit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lattasburg
Bradshaw
Where is the actor William Oscar Don vanished again
William Oscar Don, once found near death in a haymow and later married to Ida Cole Bell, has vanished after a discharge from the poorhouse. Marshal Latimer traced a horse and buggy in Cleveland to James Eliott, who reclaiming the rig. Don borrowed a phonograph from W. H. Bradshaw and 830 dollars of goods from Prof. Car Fogleson. he may have secured an engagement in Cleveland and left unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Oscar Don
Ida Cole Bell
Near Shreve
Marshal Latimer
Don
Cleveland
Forest City
James Eliott
W. H. Bradshaw
Car Fogleson
Fogleson
Bank designated depository for Wayne county bankrupt estates
The Wooster Nations Bank is designated as the depository for the handling of funds in all bankrupt estates in Wayne County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster Nations Bank Heen
Gil
Wayne County
Water, Ohio Post Office Letters Remaining List
Letter list from Water, Ohio post office dated January 15 1900 shows names including P Brown John Baker Jacob Coler W A Hughes J J Rowthan and others. The entry notes letters remaining as of Monday January 1.
New Term for Court of Common Pleas Predicted
A local legal brief suggests a new term for the Court of Common Pleas. Analysts note potential scheduling impacts and workload planning as officials consider traditional terms and reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common
Wooster Divorce Petition Highlights Bar List Praise
Edward Thomen of Wooster files for divorce from Nellie Thomen claiming years of cross temper and incompatibility. He alleges fault since marriage in 1899, detailing her departures, neglect, and misconduct, while noting provision of home and support for wife and child Nellie Miller. He seeks legal relief and proper remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John. Adair
Edward Thomen
Wooster
Thomen
Nellie Thomen
Nellie Miller
Local notes from Wooster and vicinity drift through headlines
A string of brief notices from Wooster area residents and visitors recounts pension updates, job changes, travels, illnesses, and deaths. Names include Wlovers of Burbank, Bavid Holloran on duty, Jacy Leydal at Wooster Ashland Railway, Charles E. Stutz of Canaan near death, Bradshaw brothers headed to Terre Haute, and GAR council meeting attendee Andrew Bradstetter. Sheriff McCoy visits Gallipolis Hospital with Joseph Rickle. various locals move, visit, or suffer ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. Wlovers
Burbank
Ben
Bavid Holloran
Uty
Mrrville
Jacy Leydal
Zentral
Wooster and Ashland Railway
Charles E. Stutz
Canaan
Carroll
Peter Bradshaw
Terre Haute
Ind
Andréw Bradstetter
Ashland
Feidfy
Council of Administration
GAR
Ohio
Sherff J
McCoy
Gallipolis Hospital
Felnes
Joseph Rickle
J B Paggart
Texas
Huring
Buffalo
Cleveland
Jury to convene as court weighs case in Common Pleas
Fragmentary OCR notes show a court session in the county common pleas court with mentions of jurors, a judge named Eason, and arguments by attorneys general. The text references a jury verdict process and the possible timing of a jury turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County Court of C Nde
Rain
Eason
Cit
Western Union Plans Loop for Webster Service Improvement
Western Union manager L Firestone stated the ordinance requires rebuilding from St Wayne depot to the uptown office and extending to the Baltimore and Ohio line. The new alley loop removes poles from Liberty street and is described as a necessary business improvement for handling large messenger service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Firestoke
Western Union Lines
Webster
Mr. Firestone
St. Wayne
Theipole
Baltimore and Ohio
Liberty Street
Fire Chief Elmer Funk Confirmed by Wooster Council
Wooster council met with most members present to confirm Elmer Funk as fire chief on the same terms as the previous chief. The meeting also tackled Western Union Telegraph Company wire pole rights for a loop through downtown streets and a separate Killbuck Telephone Company inquiry. A road proposal toward Bloomington was debated, with residents seeking a Wooster road and trustees discussing costs and benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Killback Telephone Company
Mr. Callahan
Zimmerspan
Nordinance
Western Union Telegraph Company
Wester Thre
Western Union Company
Wooster
Telegraph Company
Liberty
Sout
Pennsylvania
Baltimore & Ohio
Grant
Western Union
Kinney
van Nest
Vam Nest
Fisher
Killbuck
Overholt
Ripey
Holmessvilla
Smith
Garach
Elmer Funk
Bloom
Pant
Kinne Hey
Woost
North Marke
MecClarran
Smington
Zimmerman
Wooster Fire Department honors ex Chief Gerlach with gift
In Wooster the fire department presented ex Chief Will Gerlach with a handsome easy chair as a token of friendship and esteem from "minute-men" and regulars. Marshal Latimer delivered the speech and Gerlach, though surprised, thanked the department for the heartfelt gesture and pledged to prize the gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniauw
Wooster Tire Department
Wills Gerlach
Gerlach
Billy
Marshal Latimer
Will
Billie
Wooster
Ashland and Wooster Railway elects directors at Akron meeting
At Akron on Monday the meeting of the stockholders of the Ashland and Wooster Railway elected directors H. B. Camp Thomas Walsh H. B. Camp Akron John McSweeney and Hi R. Smith of Wooster. Old officers were re-elected with Horace B. Camp as President Thomas Why as Vice President H J Sith as Secretary and General Manager and H H Camp as Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Ashland and Wooster Railway
H. B. Camp
Thomas Walsh
John McSweeney
Hi. R. Smith
Wooster
Horacy B. Camp
Thomas Ww Hy
H.J. Sith
H. H. Camp
Old and Reliable Ohio State Journal for 900
Fragmented OCR hints at a newspaper page promoting the Ohio State Journal as reliable market reporting. Mentions campaigns and political content, with references to readers and pricing, though many words are garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State Journal
Wooster News Notes and Local Postings
A Wooster column lists town notices and social news from January including messages about Mayor John R. Burgan taking a new position, residents visiting relatives, church service in the E church, and a fox hunt. It also covers real estate changes, property purchases, and a long letter criticizing copper heads and urging support for the government during the Philippines conflict.
Local Lines Add New Trains Between Worcester and Alliance
New service on the Pennsylvania Lines at Worcester and Milbrook lines requires extra local trains to handle increased traffic. Chief engineer C. E. RoutsoP and assistant and deputy Carl Limb will oversee morning shifting, travel to the shores, and return before noon to assist in light duties toward Alliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Worcester
Milbrook
Estate Dispute Clarifies Heirs Rights
An American minister and Holland have established that Mr Snyder’s right to his estate passes to oral heirs aged 846 after lengthy dispute. The relatives, described as thrifty with shrewd business sense, saw the estate grow and now await formal recognition of succession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iba
Soyder
Holland
Snyder
Baltimore and Ohio to Spend 25 Million on Rail Upgrades
The Baltimore and Ohio plans to invest 25 million dollars over three years to improve roadbeds bridges tracks and equipment across the system. Directors expect surplus earnings can cover much of the cost with major work focused on the line between Cincinnati and Denver and further improvements on the Woaster branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio
Hantyvennteate
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Woaster
Refusian Business Notes and Local Incidents in Smithville
Miss John Mertz suffered a broken collar bone after a fall at Miss Ida Paul’s house in Wobster on January Sth. Mrs. Catherine Miller, Rev. Mrs. West’s mother, slipped on the pavement, injuring her hip but with no bones broken. The Beker Mandolin Choir played at Milbourne Saturday night. streets buzz with students arriving to begin the week’s work. Protracted M E church meeting continues with services nightly. Rev. James Torbet expected Tuesday. quarterly meeting set for Marshalls Ille Saturday at hk m. Lutherin Church held a communion service yesterday. Sauter sold his grocery and drug store to McKee, who will move stock to Saudet rogta and Wheelty station. Dr D H Morgan’s wife is from Olive-bury. Hunsberger planning a move. sale of stock and relocation discussed among locals. The community notes farm retirements and welcomes new business neighbors while residents plan horticultural activities for Saturday the 20th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Long
Burbank
E. Church
John R. Burgan
Wooster
Slong
CIA
Congress
Chester Township
Ciyele Fox Hunt
Mary Morselof Lodi
Mac Carlin
Carlin
Ella
Bessie
J. F. Spreng
Clement Holmes
Howand MecFaddy
M Marie Srell
Frank Mallery
Karr
H. W. Saluers
Ben Dull
Sardam
Frank Hershey
Cedar Valley
Frank Criss
Jacob Butdorf
Henry, Howman
John S. Skees
Chorley Warner
JC. Ko IP
Haw
Candaba
Skeese
Mason and Pettigrand
Lentz Ofolumbus
Goosevelt
Philippines
Aguinaldo
Bryan
Smithville
John Mertz
Ida Paul
Wobster
Atharine Miller
West
J. FB. Stine
Bricker
Milbourne
M.E
James Torbet
Marshalls Ille
Lotherin Church
Sauter
McKee
Wheelty
Saudet Rogta
Charles
Hansberger
Neadly
Gerviep
Delicate Grainy Beverage Pack Introduced for Children
A scarce OCR fragment describes a grain based drink marketed for children and adults, claimed to be gentle and affordable. It mentions packages sold by grocers and hints at a brand similar to GRATN-Y with a rich brown color and coffee like aroma. Details are incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocha
Dava
Grogers
Voor
Ohio court stenographer fills tough post after grad
Orit Krieger, recent graduate of Bixler Business College in Ohio, serves as temporary court stenographer with notable success. Gertrude Deakins took a position at Ashland, Ohio, last Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orit Krieger
Bixler Business College
Othio
Gertrude Deakins
Ashland
Ohio
NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED FUNDS FROM INN CLERK OF COURTS
A public notice lists unclaimed sums due to numerous individuals under the order of Clerk of Courts Samuel Esselburn. Names and amounts appear with many small balances. claimants are urged to contact the clerk to recover their money. The list includes E. McFadden, James Bowma, Kate Arpptutz, Frank ree, Daniel Spuller, Mabel lesworth, J. Amy, Norman ne ollenberger, Geo. Millar, J. Cons, Jacob Mougey, L. D. Gyr, and many others with varied cents and dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth
Fifth Judicial District
Grand
Patti Storors
Wayne County
Prisicus
Inn
Samuel
Esselburn
E. McFadden
Biw McFadden
Barnett
L. Co
James Bowma
Kate Arpptutz
Frank Ree
Petes Radigan
Samel Porter
Thomas Shdekenber
Daniel Spuller
Jacob Monkey
F. Putt
Mabellesworth
Rubisan Odell
J ‘ Amy
B . Miller
F. Barton
Wm. Brinkaia
Miller
Normanne Ollenberger
Ie Dan Bie
Mrs. Sollenberger
E Miller
Zier Aw Valtine
Daniel Langell
J. B. Pinkerton
Major Sharpe Advanced in Porto Rico Election for Lieutenant Colonel
Major Alfred Sharpe, a Wooster figure and former military instructor at the University, is advancing in Porto Rico as an Assistant Inspector General. General Davis urged his promotion to lieutenant colonel of volunteers. Born in Delaware, Ohio, Sharpe's career spans Iowa, West Point, and ties to Wooster social circles through his wife Margaret Richardson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred
Sharpe
Wooster
Porto Rico
George B. Davis
Ohio
Delaware
Iowa
West Point
Margaret Richardson
Moses Sweetser
Declined to Serve As Trustee in Bradshaw Estate
Judge Isaac Johnson declined to serve as trustee for the creditors of Bradshaw. D W Musselman was appointed. bond fixed at 00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Johnson
Bradshaw
D. W. Musselman
Akron store manager target Wooster opening
I Rose of Akron has closed a contract for a vacant room in the old Horn building east of Archer House. A front will be laid out with changes. Mr Rose expects a grand opening January 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose
Akron
Wooster
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Horn Building
Archer House
Allen's Boot-Ease Shoe Aid Promises Quick Foot Relief
An old advertisement touts Allen's Boot-Ease as a cure for corns bunions and calluses with instant relief. It claims to soothe swollen feet and growing nails while reducing sweating and aching feet. The offer invites readers to request trial packages by mail from Allen Olmsted Roy NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvens
Allen
Olmsted
la Roy NY
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Depository
Woosterite
Hisbandi
Sathirday
Harry Plan
Lodi
A. C
Maria Ichaffter
Harry Taylor
Orrville
Capt
B. Taylor
Samuel Graber
Harvey Howard
Medina
Court of Common Pleas
Thomas Keeney
Alop O Harrington
Western Union Tele- Igraph Company
Barberton
Harrington
Albert Sullivan
Berton Tam Fields
of Columbus
Central Ion Telephone Company
Fields
John B. Rookey
Z. A. Read
Noor
Loraine
Harvey Kishiman
Henry Kishman
Uesday
M. L. Benham
Leroy
Boehl
Clinton
R. J. Sweened
Mattie Black
Utah
Rev. J. Fusmith
The
Wesern Union Company
E. Funk
Pelaphos
SE Company
Elmph
Ington
AL Z
Insyne Township
Couniho Road
Thomas
Repli
Will F. Gerlach Pinnal
Raper
Mee Sri Deat RS BS Grace Pontre le 7
Tne
Refusian
dovRp Stexographer
Uae
Ieee
Major Sharpe
Mmen
Freedlander
WSL
Ary
Alylain
Intec
Horde
Bohg
Court House
Clearange Sale
Landis & Schmuck
A. B. Chase
Qaduel B. Husselnan
Husseman
Nee of Common Pleas
Ramuel B. Hassellman
Eebrudrya
Cesky AN
Atos
Wooster, Ohio
Winkler Horse Co
Gist Auction Sale OF
Orrville, C
Jenner
Shearer Aucatory
J. Winkler
Eshelman
Creedandies
Tity Wooster
Ghig
Ney
Ha Els
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