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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1901
Page
2
Ason, Zeee, Det and Campbell were convicted of manslaughter last week and sentenced to five years in prison. The court imposed the limit, and the case was reported from Lape. Dreaded smallpox outbreak hits Savannah near Ashland with first victim Tawse Forbes.
In Washington township a pocketbook containing about 100 dollars was burned when an ash pit was scorched by hot coals. Around 22 dollars remained intact before further damage. the owner pledged to redeem what survived at the Wayne County National Bank. The incident affected the pastor’s share and involved Mr Howey who faced fines but secured some recovery.
A Bear Hollow residence belonging to Jno Boss burned out of control around 11:30 PM. Mrs. Boss Escape by leaping from an upstairs window. Boss sustained burns while trying to save belongings. Daughter’s wedding outfit and other effects lost. neighbors Armstrong Brown and Ab Whitcomb attempted to assist but could not salvage contents. Small insurance covered structure only. cause believed to be oven kindling wood ignition.
Latta sburg notes a prolonged Monday in church service led by Rev. Bursoeoft Wooster. Families report illnesses including paralysis. property appraisals of the late Sidney Alspaugh are announced. Old time spelling school held with prize winners Milo Rraes Ob Vernie Swinehart and Clara Dintaman. Box social planned for Feb 2 on town hall floor with attendees urged to bring a boxed meal.
Fragmentary OCR lists names and places including Barberton Doyles Wooster Golden Cor ny with unclear affiliations. Readable items mention Standen, Cleckner, Armstrong and others in a local context. No full event or action discernible from the snippet.
The court approved inventories and accounts for many estates including McGlewen McDowell Roesley and Phillips, with hearings set in February and March. Executors and admins like Stebbins Royer Painter and Musser filed returns, sales of real estate confirmed, bonds set, guardians appointed, and one person committed as insane to Massillon state asylum.
Reuben Butler and wife Starvernt cnys the past week at Hayesvit Noble will begin a series of spent eres in E church. Ae is guarding 8 blacksmit Sop for the benefit of MPF. is one of our Sisapaiate alvens. Sere former et al. 'a place not Woonter, was in lage sever the past week. Veral days 5 Tist.
The Jefferson correspondent reports two week meetings ended with good attendance and a peaceful town. Aubra Kendall returns to school after an injured foot incident. The town notes calm after recent harness theft scare and mentions local church series, Farmers Institute events, and community updates. Rev Hoak praised for sociability and church growth with about 35 conversions and 28 accessions.
Jan 28 notes report sick days for J W Easterday’s father and A Randabaugh improving, Palmer sisters move with mother near Congress, John Mowrer moves in with Harvey, Harvey Mowrer works in Barberton, preaching at U B church, Mrs Fettes visits, protracted meeting at Congress, multiple sicknesses including Sarah Wagner, Charley Grater moves, Ed Palmer improves, visits among local families, Scarlet fever subsiding, revival meetings end with three conversions, Ladies Society sewing, telephone exchange plans, various visits and travels, notes on school oyster supper fundraiser, local misfortunes with horses, changes in Blackleyville store, and an upcoming lecture at Blackleyville Schoolhouse on Feb 1 about boys.
Local notes report the State Oratorical contest set for February 21 at the City Opera House. Also updates on church revivals, marriages, illnesses, and a range of community items from Wooster and surrounding townships.
In Smithville on a frigid January night Rev S P Kiefer and wife returning from a wedding reached the Funk residence on Prospect street. A prowler startled neighbors who mistook a figure at a window for a burglar. no one injured, the couple later entering safely as dawn broke.
Columbus January 28 Governor Nash today confirmed the Board of Pardons has refused commutation for Rosslyn Ferrell from death to life imprisonment. This ends Ferrell's hopes for life.
Pennsylvania Railroad will hire firemen and brakemen only if applicants weigh between 140 and 180 pounds and stand 5 feet 6 inches to 6 feet tall. The new standards apply to future engineers and conductors as well, tied to the rollout of newer locomotives.
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