Social Notes From The Wooster Area Parties And Surprises
The Monday whist club met at Mr and Mrs A M Parrish home Invitations for a clock dinner on Thursday were issued. Mrs Jane Young of Last South Street celebrated her 78th birthday with relatives at dinner. Society figures plan to attend a music event for the University building funds. Elmer McMannis of Platn township was honored with a surprise 62nd birthday by old army comrades from Wooster. A return dance by Wooster ladies for the gentlemen is set for Tuesday evening. A surprise party on Wilson Mock’s neighbors yielded a 340 purse for theft losses. The McMannis party featured a banquet, gifts, veteran songs, and a total veteran age of 700 years among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.M. Parrish
W. J. Seelyé
Mra-Jene-Young
Belic
Elmer McMannis
Platn Township
Wooster
Wilson Mock
East Union Haskets
M. Mock
Mack
Elmar McMannis
J-Teratz
Elmer
G. P. Emrich
Atorm
al. Smyser
Commisary
W. WiSpear
B. F. Miller
J. B. Taylor
Mahlon Roach
J. P. van Nessé
W. W. Wallace
al Smyser
J. W. Christy
A. L. Crumley
Cleveland
Caleb Greenawald
H. R. Smith
Akron
Wooster and Ashland Railway
J. G. Troutman
C.M Lovett
A. J. Thomas
North Market Street
Geo. J. Krieger, Jr
J A McDowell
J. P. Church
New Castle
First Presbyterian Church
Jeannette Atterholt
Hayesville
W. D. Parkinson
Grac Rhodes
Massillon
A. A. Geitgey
Knox County
Gelitgey
A. B. Lee
Six Eagles Mining Co
J. M. Hagerty
Ameri
Bank cashier charged with embezzling up to 175000
Shortage in his accounts is reported at up to 175000 as Herbert H. Waiteson cashier of the First National Bank of Great Falls is arrested in Helena on a warrant from U S Commissioner Russell at the request of District Attorney Rodgers. Matteson confessed to the district attorney and was bound over in bail set at 5000, awaiting federal grand jury action. A separate report from Senatoble Miss notes A O Moon shot by Sam Bowie a negro planter and teacher after a confrontation near Strayhorn Arkansas. Bowie surrendered and was pursued by deputies. the prisoner was shot during the incident and died. Subscribe fc for THE r THE REPUBLICAN.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Je Teson
Mué
Sim
Matteson
Helena
Ghort
Senatoble
Miss
Moon
Strayhorn
Sam Bowie
Bowie
W. H. Scroggin
H. Coe
Senatobin
Arkabutla
Wes
Mann
Charges Against 8th Infantry Private For Disobedience
Alliance Ohio records show Private John S. Bertolette of Company K Eighth Infantry faced charges for disobeying orders at the armory on January 15 and for refusals to leave the armory with a defiant remark. Lieutenant Fred Zang filed the charges likely to be sent to Colonel Vollrath for possible court martial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth Infantry
Alliance
Fred Zang
Bapere
John &. Bertodette
Vollrath
Zang
John S. Bertolette
Company K
O.N. G
Suppany K
Ohio
City Hall Committee Eyes Electric Lighting for Opera House
City Council in regular session hears Wingate & Brooks offer to wire the city hall stage and auditorium for electric lighting at 388.25 with dimmers and fixtures. Debate over referral to light committee. schedule includes street wiring in conduits and other city maintenance items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Val Nest
You “Gall
Géauuan
Overholt
Ada
Zimmerman
City Hall Committee
Wingate & Brooks
Cleveland
City Hall
Nolle
Kinney
Fisher
Mer ‘Kinney
Yea
Schaad
van Nest
Walter
Peckinpaugh
Ofton
Canton
W. W. Firestone
North Market
East North Street
Wooster notes a busy week with deaths and repairs
Local items report funeral attendance for Jos. W. Hostetter and a Wooster man’s return from three years service in the Philippines. Other notes mention property sales, hospital commitments, school plans, and a street fair revival as civic life resumes after holidays.
Tragic Fireman Dies in Alliance Train Incident
William Lawrence a 24 year old from Loudonville was killed while riding in the cab of an engine leaving the roundhouse in Alliance. He had just begun his first trip as a firesman on the Pennsylvania Lines and was returning home after passing his exams a day earlier. His head was severed when it was caught outside the window. He left home last Friday and was taken home dead Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lawrence
Loudonville
Alliance
Pennsylvania
Lawrence
Local pairings listed from Spencer to Wooster
Irvin Dickinson of Spencer and Jessie Myers of Congress. Thomas B. Hubler and Ethel K. Hoff of West Salem. Wm. D. Hamlin and Nellie A. Pryor of Wooster. John D. Rich of Marshallville and Margaret Morgan of Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Dickinson
Spencer
Jessie Myers
Congress
Thomas B. Hubler
Ethel K. Hoff
West Salem
Wm. D. Hamlin
Nellie A. Pryor
Wooster
John D. Rich
Marshallville
Margaret Morgan
Clinton
Pittsburg and Western merger to join Baltimore & Ohio system
The Pittsburg & Western railroad is set to merge into the Baltimore & Ohio with a January 28 meeting, after which the Pittsburg & Western would become part of the B and O system. The change is expected to alter the Pittsburg & Western name and operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsspore
Pittsburg & A Western Railroad
Baltimore & Ohio
Pittsburg & Western
Growing Interest at North Buckeye Church Meetings
Sunday services at the Church of Christ on North Buckeye street drew large crowds for Bible school and sermons by Evangelist W F Neal. The nine marks of the church were preached with scriptural references, his daughter Jonnie Neal sang The Modal Church, and evening and afternoon meetings drew strong attendance. The morning message asserted that sin is sin, regardless of label, and all need redemption through Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
North Buckeye Street
Bible School
W. F Neal
Moel Church
Church of God
Jonnie Neal
Six Eagles Mining stock soars on Ohio lands sale
The Six Eagles Mining Company reports a two week period ending January 15 with over 40,000 shares traded in Ohio. Eastern manager A B Lee says stock rose from 3 to 50 cents after the 15th and hints of a rich strike may lift it to 75 cents soon. Conservative investors view Six Eagles as a sound business prospect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Six Eagles Mining Company
Ohio
A. B. Lee
Six Eagles
Lee
Wooster Couple Wed in January 1902 Ceremony
A Wooster man and Miss Nellie Pryor united in marriage on January 18 1902 at Rev J J Excell's home. Eight neighbors stood by as the couple began life together with the blessing of scripture and hopes for happiness and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hamlin
Wooster
Nellie Pryor
Wooster Defeats Kenyon In Tough Campus Match
Wooster university defeated Kenyon college on Kenyon’s floor by a score of 17 to 14 in a fiercely contested game. Kenyon showed weak aim at times while Wooster's teamwork kept them ahead, with Kenyon making second half changes but Wooster sticking to its lineup. Next matches include Wooster versus Company D and a Friday armory game between Alliance Company K and Wooster Company D as the university schedule continues to energize Wooster sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster University
Kenyon College
Gambler
Wooster
Kenyon Boys
Kenyon
Wooster Boys
Company K
Alliancé
Company
Mt. Union
Nish
Company D
Revival at M E and First Presbyterian Churches
Large congregations filled M E church services with six new members welcomed at morning service. Revival continues to draw crowds at First Presbyterian as J Q A Mel Dowell arrives from New Castle Pa for midweek services. Mr Dowell praised as a strong preacher, with Miss Glenn and Miss Nesl providing high quality music. Three new members joined the Church of Christ by baptism Sunday evening as Rev Neal preached strong sermons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Firsts Presbyterian Church
Mel Dowell
First Presbyterian Church of
New Castle
Rev. McDowell
Lowry
Presbyterian Church
Miss Glenn
Church OF Christ
Christian Church
Nes
Loudonville
Neal
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Social
Montana National Bank
Weldon
Elma
Eeeeee
Cannister
City Opera House
Monty
Harry McKeals
Phillipines
Joséph Seib
Bever Falls
J. H. Dickason
University
Dalton
Daniel Helier
Harmon
Franklin Township
Board of Education
Emma
Jacob Snyder
Massillon Hospital
Louis Ankerman
West Liberty Street
Wadsworth
John F. Barrett
W. H. Baumgardner
L. ©. Carr
Andrew Branstetter
J. P. van Nest
J. E. Barrett
Orrville
Jos. W. Hostetter
Charles Warner
Pleasant Home
Toe Phillippines
Co. M. 7
Solo - Ee
Egbert
Frank Schaaf
Shreve
W John Deltrick
J. M. Kalmbach
Nelle Bros
Car Fogleson
Shelby
Archer House
John Houser
Read House
H. D. Stouffer
D. D
Pittsburg
Boston
Bill
Mandy
Rocky Mountain
Samen
Ain Madison
Aiodie Co
Ean Eagle
Robert Bruce
Joseph Horne Dry Goods Company
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
Amos Thompson
Co. D
Fredericksburg
Canton Wright
W. A. Littell
United Presbyterian Church
Lodi
Frank Herman
Geo. W. Spangler
J.T. Keister
C. H. Geitgey
Ira Herman
Drabesnstott
Norris
Trestess
Neal McCoy
Thoe
Germitho
Chemical Company
H. B. Greenamyer
John E.applebaug
Pension Department
Josiah J. Snyder
John Eb Hiebatte
Woosterca & Coal Co
Citizens Committee
Horn
Solon Byal
East Union
James Shanklin
Marshal Leiner
Shanklin
A. C. Staley
Frick Memorial Block
ONE Price Clothiers
Merggy
Brandon
Collins
Stauffer, Zollinger
Praece
Rater Rene Er Fe
McConnell
H. Williams
Gorman and Brown
McDonald
Evan Wooster
Baskets
Lars Wowie
Egan
Ely
Qeiery
Mall
ELY Brothers
Warren St
New York
A. W. Chase
Belek
Ares
Ple
Leslie Sonaitton
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