Wooster loses to Oberlin in tense basketball clash
Wooster University men drop a close game to Oberlin College as the second half surge by Oberlin overturns an even first half. Standout Wooster scorers include Good and Chompson while Morrison, Waters, and Evang lead Oberlin. Referees Ned Paul and others observed a high wind of effort from both sides as players exchanged baskets and fouls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CTS Wooster University
Pinja Bard
Obore’ling College
Oberlin
Wooster
Cate
Elesro
Foula
Woasas
Morrison
Waters Feec
Evang
Oberliea
Toost
Waters
Good 'S
Butterson
Bramer
Crabtreee
iSale
Good
January Thaw In Smithville Causes Local Moves And Meetings
January thaw unsettles Smithville weather with freezing again. Ben Kaufman and wife move from Wooster. James McDavitt, Mexican War veteran, relocates to Peter Trover’s as he recovers. Laula Hartel returns from East Greenville amid McDavitt turmoil. Ed Brenner continues Erie railway route, replacement faced drinking issues. Howard Jarvis and family move to Mary Steele’s home. Rev Wool moves to Methodist parsonage. Gilbert shop bought by Adam Kartz for repairs and front upgrade. D. J. Giley returns from Agron to his sister’s in Smithville. Will Brubaker and wife of Bloomington visit. Local protracted meetings and Bible school readings noted at Oak Grove, Salem Mennonite, East Chippewa, and Geyer’s chapel. Methodist Quarterly meeting slated for Jan 27. Ladies bake sale succeeds. Lutheran women hold session, elect officers. Bartzler Heights area described with Hartzler land purchases and a planned residence near Paul house.
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Smithville
Ben Kaufman
Wooster
James McDavitt
Hartel
Peter Trover
Laula Hartel
East Greenvile
McDavitt
H. Brenner
Erie
Howard Jarvis
Mary Steele
Rev. Wool
Jarvis
Gilbert
Adam Kartz
D. J. Giley
Emanuel Zimmerman
Agron
Will Brubaker
Bloomington
Oak Grove
Salem
Mennonits
East Chippewa Church
Donkard
Geyer’s
Methodist Church
Bartzler
Milton Street
Hartzlers
Jos R M Hartzler
John Gilmore
Paul
Shetler v Trustees of Baughman at Common Pleas Court
Judge Maxwell took the case Tuesday as Shetler seeks to enjoin the Trustees from certifying the cost of a partition fence to the County Auditor. Singser Weygandt and Weygandt for the plaintiff, Geo Starn for the defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwell
Shetler
Trustees of Baughman
Singser
Weygandt
Welser
Geo’ Starn
January Storm Hits County With Thunder And Wind
A swift weather shift from April to January brought fierce Monday night storms. Lightning lit the sky and thunder rolled as a large storm pounded the northern part of the county. A gale followed, tearing shutters and breaking windows overnight. Forecasters predict continued cold by Wednesday night or Thursday.
Local Notes From The Town Church And Community
Jan 15 Mrs. Farmer judged insane and sent to Massion hospital. Mr and Mrs Snow travel to Medinw for several weeks. Mrs Fetzer visited her mother near Madsonburg. Attorney Patterson of Youngstown visited friend Latimer. Farmers plan sawdust walks to aid children at £2. Albert Ritter sprained ankle hauling saw legs. Presbyterian church service at eleven next Sabbath. Rev Wingert to return. Wood cutting for church on Wednesday at Thos Fetzer's. Mill yard full of saw logs. roadside and sidewalk crowded with activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Ritter
Presbyterian Church
Rev
Wingert
Thos
Overton Gleanings January 16
Miss Zora Fix returns from Will iams county visit. Mrs Edla Spittler remains bedbound and ill. Roy Myers formerly of West Salem now resides east of town. Charley and Floyd Rumibaiga or Chester Township spent Saturday night with Charley Howman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zora Fix
Williams County
Edla Spittler
Roy Myers
West Salem
Charley
Floyd
Rumibaiga
Chester
Township
Charley Howman
Local notices and social notes from a January issue
A mixed reading lists improving health among many, with updates on Franks Trampcener and Elva Frankst. Mentions Briggs, Barnes, and others in daily activities, plus a call for ad space. Social events include music, dancing, and crowd scenes with names like Bowman, Bryan Syder, and Mr. Bowman’s party. Financial notes mention banking start in Cleveland and loan rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franks Trampcener
Harry Saura
Masmird
Pe Barnes
Hitzeanvenill
Ark
Elva Frankst
Fred Wéékahen
Innber
Nan 'Iaule
Dauguerty
Eref
Bowman
Bowmanjs
French Four. Sy Pething “Are Going To Glevelung
Fred Bowman
Sy Poerkins
Pan Cake
Aetna Meier
Bert Lawretiée
Honeese
New Pittsburg News Mixed With Oddities Around Town
Fragmentary items report Wilford Kamp planning to build a barn next summer and a horse sighting near gypsy camps east of town last Wednesday night. Chas Fahtiis reported some improvement as five converts are noted, with other scattered notes from Bathorf and Dye Geigey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilford Kamp
Bathorft
Obituary of Samuel Showalter and Wu Dever
Samuel Showalter born April 5 1833 died January 6 1900 at home in Reedsburg from heart failure he lived near Reedsburg all his life never married but lived with a sister survived by four sisters and many friends member Mennonite church funeral held at residence conducted by Rev Daniel Martin interment Eight Square cemetery Wu Dever Wester University class of 1881 died last week at Randolph Nebraska of pneumonia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Showalter
Reedsburg
Reedsburgh
Mennonite Church
Daniel Martin
Eight Square Cemetery
Wu. Dever
Wester University
Randolph, Neb
Petition filed to straighten and deepen Killouck creek in Wayne and Holmes counties
W F Kean attorney for petitioners filed with the Wayne and Holmes counties commissioners a petition seeking the removal straightening and deepening of Killiook Creek. The plan runs from the section line between 17 and 21 in Franklin township south to Millersburg near the iron bridge. It calls for cleaning out and extending the ditch through Wayne and Holmes counties to improve drainage and public welfare for surrounding lands and property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Kean
Pettionera
Commissionera
Wayne
Holmes
Rkillouck
Frankie Township
Jackson Street
Millersburg
Wayne County
Holiness County
Fragmented OCR note on local figures and events
Fragmentary text mentions a mayor figure and possible names with unclear spelling. No coherent event or date emerges, leaving only scattered fragments of a local civic reference.
House Warming Party In Con gress Township
A New Year gathering at Mr. Jonas Meacher home in Congress township features neighbors delivering baskets and warm greetings. Orlando Wagner leads music after dinner as guests celebrate the new house with a hearty meal and sociable games and songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonas Meacher
Congress Township
Orlando Wagneer
Srine
Pinkley
Reverend W. N. Cleveland Dies in Cleveland Home
Rev. W N Cleveland brother of former president Grover Cleveland dies at his son’s home in Cleveland Ohio. The brief item notes his familial connection and death location amid a fragmented wire service style dispatch.
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Colnampue
Rev. W. NE Cleveland
G.over Cleveland
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Canaan
Overton Gleanings
New
Pittsburg
Wayne and
Holmes Counties
John Ee
Tartar
Mies Malissa
Jay Warner
Christian
Jessie
Mare
Swanson
Edoe
Alice
Ervin
Elmer
Slough
Barberton
Cleveland
Amikour
Plesie
Wrights
Manhattan
Eeewewae
Nick Amster
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John B. Stetson
Mats
Lil
Tere
Sena
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