Golden Wedding Celebration Ends Half Century of Marriage
In a long union begun January 16, 1905, Barbara J Hartre and husband Mil er celebrated fifty years together. Family and friends gathered near Wowster Ay as spouses, children, and relatives recalled milestones and the enduring bond. Attendees included F.C. W A., J R iCplier, Mrs. Lywan Rotason, and others who shared in the quiet dignity of this golden anniversary in the Oxford area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hustand
Fife
Barbara J Hartre
Coleran
Pref Jr Calas
Oxford
Cb Doren
F.C. W A
J RiCplier
Ly Wan Rotason
Wowster
Hada
Two police arrests after weekend incidents in town
The report notes two arrests for infpicat ion on Saturday night. A house at North Lawrence burned Saturday, with damage to the residence insured by J P Van Nest. A box social is planned at Jefferson schoolhouse on Saturday evening January 22 with invitation to all, ladies to bring boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rowe
North Lawrence
Gre
J. P. van Nest
Jefferson School House
Mysterious Wooster Man Queer Died After Long Absence
Thomas Queer aged 98 died at the county infirmary after a life marked by long unexplained years away from Wooster. He had left his wife and two daughters decades earlier, resurfaced ten years prior, and attempted reconciliation. He had lived in Springfield Ohio where he ran a hotel before losing his fortune. Mrs Queer, 91, survives with one daughter Amanda Queer who has long supported them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Queer
Queer
Enoch Arden
Nave—Seben -Queer
Wooster
Mra. Queer
Springfield
City Council Approves Budget With Newspaper Printing Change
The city council, with all members present, passed an appropriation ordinance for half year expenses ending June 30 1905. An objection to a $400 cost for the annual city report led to a pamphlet publication proposal, later reduced to $125 by unanimous vote, noting last year's two newspaper printing cost under $300. The ordinance was finally approved and the meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weiser
Ansior
Aynsworth
Fultz
Coupe
Aslsworth
Poltz
Aylesworth
Mayor bans coasting on large bobsleds after accidents
After repeated accidents on Beall avenues and Spink streets, Mayor Van Nest orders a halt to large bobsled coasting. A recent crash near Lorwill a treat injures eight to ten youths, with several riders sustaining serious leg and arm injuries but no fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Nest
Weill
Beall Avenues
Spink
The
Republican
Leiner
Adams Express
Howard Cotterman
Cotterman
Illness Letter From Detroit Describes Mrs Obhwer Bedbound
A garbled 19th century note from Detroit writes a friend about Mrs Obhwer being confined to bed by illness. The fragment mentions street life and repeated references to time and place, with unclear details but conveys ongoing sickness and concern from the writer in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroi
Mio Obhwer
Court action filed in Common Pleas Tuesday
A Common Pleas Court filing lists plaintiff Job McSweeney and an opposing party. The incomplete text references a transfer or decision date in August and mentions a deputy clerk. The damaged OCR shows names and court terms but lacks full details of the action.
Bright Wooster man dies after pneumonia and Bright's disease
Harry Schad aged 28 dies at home on Nold avenue after a week of illness from pneumonia and Bright's disease. He worked at the Standard Coach Pad works and was active in the German Evangelical church and local lodges. Survived by his mother three sisters and two brothers. Funeral at 1:30 PM Wednesday from the residence with Wooster cemetery interment and Canton Wright in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Schad
Nold Avenue
Bright
Cite
Wooster
Coache
Apd
Anton Wright Patriarchs Militant
Woodmen of the World
Peppersance Club
Harry Bogner
Anna
Mary Schad
John
Jacob Sechad
Wooster Cemetery
Canton Wright
Drowned Soldier Martin Brillhart Near Orrville
Martin Brillhart of near Orrville died in a drowning while crossing from Fort Slocum New York to New Rochelle New York on January 12 1908. He served five years eight months in the Sixth Artillery Philippines plus two years four months in Alaska and reenlisted on Christmas. He was praised for faithful service and his death was announced by Captain Frederick Perkins Cy C Eighth Infantry noting the boat overturned and hopes for recovery were lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Brillhart
H H Brillbart
Orrville
Wooster
United States Sixth Artillery
Philippines
Alaska
Fox Hunt
Ora Brillhart
Slocum Nyy
Woo
Frederick Perkins
Cy. C
Eighth
Traser
Martin Brikhart
Eoghth Infantry
Aidecental
Ft ‘Slocum
N. Y
New Rochelle
N Y
Martin Brilhart
Morrland Notes on Land Purchases and Local Incidents
Morrland January 17 notes indicate Columbus parties bought land southwest of Wooster at a good price and may ditch and track. some consider drilling for oil. Mr Bell plans to move north of Shreve. Mr Mangus digs a well at the elevator. A Sabbath morning chicken house burned at Mill Brook, owned by Widow Keister, caused by hot ashes. Some farmers face corn shortages and report trading little above expenses this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrland
Columbus
Wooster
Bell
Shreve
Mangus
Mill Brook
Keister
Fires Burn Rockaway Beach Hotels and Cottages
A fire at Rockaway beach destroyed Weldom German and Columbian hotels and six summer cottages today. The hotels were unoccupied except for cardtakers. Losses and details follow as investigators assess the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockaway Beach
Marriage Licenses Listed for West Salem and Nearby Areas
Curtis H Bowen and Jennie M Mason of West Salem. Menno E Kraus of Smithville and Amanda Wirth of Marshallville. Noah Steele of Smithville and Olive EForrer of Orrville. Eli D Miller of Canton and Amanda Conrad of Rittman. Thomas Edwards of Wooster and May Berger of Creston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menno E. Kraus
Smithville
Amanda Wirth
Marshallville
Noah
Steele
Olive
Resignation Shocks Paris Chamber of Deputies
Special to The Republican reports the late year 7 date and January 19 7 events as the iate TEE resigned this morning causing the chamber of deputies to disperse the assembly despatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Iate
Chamber
of Deputies
Enisia
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Co. A, Eighth Regiment
CO. N. G
Bueprasi
Plank & Gray
Ella Edwards
Charles Edwards
Pittsburg Avenue
Mansillon Hospital
George Car
Alex Car
Satlie Toover
Frederick Kaltwasser
Boner
Spring Street
Frank Naftager
Naftager Wmill
J W Lehr
Naftager
Petit Gators
Court of Common Pleas
Smith & Lamtsenheiser’s
Afechirrants
Kerster Bios
Dry Popuda
the Syndicate
Brano A
Nick Amster
John Johnstons
Aimeriead
SQ Gil
North
Buckeye Street
Winnd & Gray
Oto
Charles Krigk
East Union
Jo of Poenk
Wooster Glhina Works Company
Hes Xiven
Massillon
N. Brenneman
Shannon Amt
Bowrsan Het Mirondas
Lanrel Duvall
Beall Avenue
Davall Basacher
Lima
Beall
Adolph Werxelbann
Woorter
Lina
Establisbovent
Fis Eval
Plammtu
Tia F Taylor
Bess
Oriy
Alan Toe
Kroewer
St Louis
Amelia
Teactse
Pew Ot Toy
Ruid Drs
Adivistas
Lesbos A Teacme
Wendy
Pittenver
Rome
Ae Arden
Harrison Brooker
George Devall
Wade McClarran
Charles Fritz Outge
Maes Matiel Koch
Eat Amd Co
Maas
Eatelle Bechler
Rovert Fider
Burt Herbert McClure
Tigatenuts
Joos
Mr McClure
MR. Ohliger
Detroit
Wasa de Gadteal
Bose
Staten
Bere
Bios Gresnimead
Atver Douole
Common Pleas Court
Gary Rp
Court of Common Glraa
Jobo McSweeney
Ted Vans
Sasm F
Havinan'e
Seth
Harry
Schad
Wayne County
the Republican
New York
Man and Columbian Hotels
Curtis H. Bowen and
Jennie M. Mason
West Salem
Arctics
EF. Paumier & CO
Gourthouse
Wooster, Ohio
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