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Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1902

Page

3

Wayne county threshers form mutual insurance group

The Wayne county threshers organize a mutual insurance plan to secure coverage for threshing outfits. Officers elected include Excellent Weatson Langell as president and Frank Greenawald as vice president. A branch is planned to recruit all threshers in the county with regular initiations and meetings.

Neta Psinive ReStichs Lwhairmer New Harmony Ind F Granville Threster Associas Etion Saadmieelenn Iar Corea Wayne County Mutual Allimén Wayne County eBlsermen’s Egutine Grand“Army _Hall Weatson Langéll Appleeek Frank Greenawald Wooster W. Ff. Taylor Canaan W'm G. V.rehm Ee Jeepers Tuesugell Tene Ira Wharton Spritgi Cr W. Mougey Rittsmany A. R. Hall Apple

Rail worker injured after fall or attack on train

An incident aboard a Forty Wayne train left a brakeman unconscious with a broken lantern and signs of a struggle. Officials suspect a fall from the moving train while the crew leans toward possible assault by highwaymen or trampling thieves before detaching from the train.

Wayne Dée Eitheer Anelougs Ness

University Triumph Over Com pany D In Close Contest

The University defeated Company D by a 17 to 12 score Wednesday night in a basketball game marked by in‑game shifts and strong second half play. The Varsity used three substitutes in the first half and finished with improved teamwork and scoring from McConnell Espey Weld Merrick and others as the Guards produced a sharper offense in the second half.

Com. D Varsity

Progressive Farmers Meeting Recap at Mrs Heim’s Home

The Progressive Farmers held a January meeting praising long time member Harriet, with officers re-elected including W. W. Bruce as president and D. R. Firestone as treasurer. Highlights covered February attendance, May visitors at Ezra Lyttle’s home, Dr J O Campbell’s talk, and Will Carleton’s poem perfomed by Mr and Mrs Heim.

Harriet W. W. Bruce Presi Gentry M.fowler J. O. ‘Campbell Ieim Fred McCracken A.G Jennie McCoy Warren Lytle

Evening With the Muses at the University Fund Benefit

A forthcoming event titled Evening With the Muses promises novel features crafted by notable Io cal talent for the University Fund. The program aims to attract attendees with a course style experience and ticket sales noted at the box office.

Muses Iocal oOnoce

Lectures and entertainments course funding appeal

A community course of lectures and entertainments seeks support from readers. By purchasing student tickets at 1.50 each, funds will aid program costs and guest speakers while offering attendees enjoyable experiences at the university venue.

Gaith Annuat Banduet of Dante EE Canton

Fragmentary text references the Wright Patriarchs and Mill Fant in a local context. The readable portion hints at names and titles but lacks clear events or dates to establish a full news item.

Gaith Annuat Banduet Dante EE Canton SSS Wright Mill Fant

Canton Wright Patriarchs Militant Banquet Honors Whitaker

The eighth annual Canton Wright Patriarchs Militant banquet in Ohio featured Gen. John M. Whitaker as guest of honor, with music by the Harry Young Orchestra and service by John Johnston. Whitaker, Dayton police chief, spoke of friendship and hinted at stepping down. Col. J. M. Quinby urged reconsideration as guests recalled camp anecdotes and chevrons.

Canton Wright Patriarchs Militant of Ohio Harry Young John Johnston Cere Richard Morison Cliff Max Brooks Dudley Johnston Bouillon Brenay Banco Devil's Food Angel's Alhad Porbes Alcock Alcock Chéy Gan Whitaker Canton Wrights Canton Wright Department of Ohio Col. J. M. Quinby Gen. Whitaker Nuch John M Whitaker Dayton James A. Hamilon Orrville Forbes Alcock W. C. Myers J. M. Quinby Frank Borgegraine O. Myers Fred Faber John Rookey Jus Kester Jesse Warner R. T. Bechcel John S. McClure Charles M. Taylor Charles Curry W. H Baumgardner Glen Hall Samuel Kready Will Gray J. C. Tieche W. A. Eberly Archet U. S. Stevens James A.shamp John Figert Frederick Soavely Frank McCarron R. L. Adair C. Oscar Steinmetz Harry H. Miller John C. Schultz Welker Christy Rebekah Capt

Wooster Denison Debate-Athletic Society Seeks Donor Support

Announcement details a pledged 450,000 in support to the university conditioned on the first 100,001 being secured. The document outlines past Wooster contributions, requests further gifts, and notes an upcoming debate to select Wooster's representatives for the Wooster Denison event.

Wooster Wooster- Denison Sosiety Science Trir

Missionary Reverend Dies of Fever at Batangas Africa

ASHEAND Jan 23 A cablegram reports the death of Rev D H Devgin a Presbyterian missionary at Batangas on the coast of Africa from fever. He departed for the point two years ago last October. He was 30, a Wooster University and Princeton Theological Seminary graduate. His mother died here recently.

Asheand Batangas Africa D. H. Devgin Wooster University Princeton Theological Seminary

Emperor Childish Receives Foreign Ministers in Beijing

Jan 24 report says foreign ministers were received as equal representatives by the Chinese emperor in the Forbidden City's inner hall. The audience featured the emperor on a dais with princes and officials nearby while the dowager empress was hidden behind a screen. Observers note the emperor appeared as an automaton and said nothing, appearing weaker and more childish than before the legation siege.

Peking China Forbidden City Legations

Citizens' Lecture Course At Wooster Promotes University Aid

In Wooster a series of citizen lectures offers residents a chance to support the University amid bad weather. Canvassers cannot reach all, so tickets let people hear and decide. The program promises worthwhile entertainments and asks listeners to buy tickets at Horn's News Depot University Library or University office.

Aspen Saber Balldingoe University Oakae Vesey Aocles Wooster Horn University Mbrary

A Minister's Wife Files Divorce Suit in Lorain

Mrs Blanche Davis widow of John Proctor Davis pastor of Lorain First Presbyterian sues for divorce alleging extreme cruelty. Davis previously led Keene Presbyterian for seven years and is a noted figure in Zanesville presbytery. She seeks an injunction to stop his interference and harassment after he visited.

CosHocTown Blanche Davis Lorain

Parrot's Long Life Ends in Wooster

Henry Drabenstott of Bloomington owned a parrot acquired in 1845 during a California trip. The bird lived in Wooster as a family pet until its death on January 2, 1902, aged 57 years, 7 months, 8 days, and 9 hours. It was the first parrot in the city and famed as a talker, remembered by Fourth Ward students as a source of amusement.

Henry Drabenstott Bloomington California Panama Wooster Drabenstott Mr .Drabenstott Charles Hixler Losity Drabenstotts Polly

Bank Joke In Wayne County Highlights Local Pranks

FE Oba of Proctor A O hail deposits at Wayne county bank and hides a rare Mexican sixteen to one dollar among other coins. President CS Frost counts and records it, joking that it is easy to beat a bank. The prank repeats with Oscar Steinmetz, who pays with a dollar while a 50 cent piece is swapped, noted as a local trick.

FE Oba Proctor Hall Frost Resi den Oscar Steinmetz Tme Hail Stemmmetz S.S S.S.S Rfarry Greatwood S.S SWIFT Atlanta

Treaty ceding Danish West Indies signed in Washington

The treaty ceding the Danish West Indies to the United States was signed at the State Department this morning. The document moves to the Senate for ratification.

Wastraron D T Danish West Indies United States State Department Senate Raification

End Game Quickly A.m. Moerz Dies in Fort Wayne hotel

William Moerz of Perrysville Ashland county died Wednesday night in Fort Wayne after arriving for pension exam. He aged 64 served in the 13th U S Infantry during the Civil War. Remains were taken to his home Thursday morning.

Perrysville Mae Wayne William Moorz Ashbland County Deutn Warren Moers Sen Ile 13Th U.S. Infantry

Experimental Station Report Sparks Conflicting News

Reports from metropolitan papers conflict over Professor Thorne and the experiment station issue. The Cincinnati Enquirer and Ohio State Journal suggested possible legislative action, while Thorne hinted no definite statement and Webster indicated the matter was satisfactorily settled for his view.

Republican Cincinnati Enquirer The Ohio State Journal Thorne Kan Webster

Ouster case in Common Pleas reversed by Judge Maxwell

In Common Pleas Court Judge Maxwell overturned a prior ruling in the ouster proceeding of Black va Elliout. The decision held evidence was improperly rejected and the jury charge requested by Platoout was not given. A. D. Metz represented Platoout, M. L. Spooner appeared for the defendant. the matter returns for trial.

Maxwell Black Va Elliout Tower Court A.D. Metz Platoout M LL. Spooner

Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Don’t Know It

An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney and urinary issues. It claims symptoms like back pain, frequent urination, and scalding, and offers free sample bottle and book by mail from Kilmer & Co, Binghamton NY, with a prompt response upon mention in the paper.

Kilmer Zara Kilmer & Homa Swamp Co Binghamton, NY

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