Mortgage Burned Lifts Wooster Church Debt
The Wooster Methodist church celebrated the burning of its 1887 mortgage of 88000, the combined debt of 813000, and related financing. Rev. Deeds and Dr. Stevenson led sermons citing Isaiah and Bible aims, with the Ladies' Aid Society credited for the payoff and many members received into full membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Vd. H Taylor
C. W. McClure
S. S. Shilling
John Bishop
Mellie Schmuck
Jacob Schmuck
Dawson
University of Wooster
W. F. Kean
Adair
Btige Critchfield
Deeds
Wooster
David Myers
Ladies’ Aid Society
Mary Fox
Waldo
Beulah Hough
Luther
Heber Blough
Forest Ray Crow
Paul J. Deeds
Zoe Eberhardt
Edward Elliott
Nellie BK. Franks
Thomas E. Fowler
Scott G. Harry
Reba Hard
Blaine Koble
Earl Leyda
Hazel J. Miller
Mary E. Metz
Glenn Mann
Ruth Marchand
Startling Depravity Arrest Of East Union Man
Walter Franks of East Union township was jailed Monday for criminal conduct with 16 year old Nettie Kimber daughter of James Kimber. Prosecuting ZS OroPe Wey gandt filed the affidavit. Mayor Smith set bond at 1000 which Franks could not post. Franks had sought a marriage license but her age prevented it. The girl is in delicate condition. Marshal Leiner made the arrest. The case is described as one of the dirtiest in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Franks
East Union Township
Nettie Kimber
James Kimber
Marshal Leiner
Weather Statistics for June 1901
June 1901 weather report shows mean 67 degrees with a high of 91 on the 22nd 27th 25th 30th and a low of 38 on the 3rd and 6th. Total rainfall 4.82 inches, 1.40 inches in the 24 hours on the 11th, rain on 20 days. This is the greatest June rainfall since 1892. Hail storm on the 11th. Also includes an ad for Rocky Mountain Tea 35c asking druggists.
Unclear OCR text about Pennsylvania Lines event
Fragmentary historical note mentions Pennsylvania Lines and a convention related to a ticket heading to Columbus. Details are unreadable, but the fragment implies a transportation or political context with dates and a possible December or July reference. No clear entities or outcomes can be established from the legible portion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Wis
Pennsylvania
Columus
Saturday News From Wooster and Surroundings
Judge S B Eason returns home from Coshocton as Wooster stays dull farmers busy with corn and hay, several local moves including postmaster appointment at Fredericksburg and new papers launched at Winesburg. Weather hot near 95 degrees as Independence Day plans unfold with baseball games and multiple area gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. Eason
Coshocton
Absalom Hines
Reedsburg
H. Wimmler
Fredericksburg
W. H. Ober
Edward Lawrence
Jacob Lawrence
Winesburg
Holmes County
Thomas Keeney
Bloomington
Anna Bell
Royal Neighbors
Ladies Society of the Modern Woodmen
Shreve
Deaffy” Johnson
Canton
Canaan Zephyrs Correspondence Republican July 1
Canaan notes report Geo Brenizer and daughter APD 6 A C Wiles and daughter Gail and George Taylor attended the Epworth League convention at Seville. Buffalo Bill Show drew crowds in Wooster. Miss Gertrude Mathews of Wooster visited. Dr Hanna recovering from illness. Fred Fike suffers sunstroke. Virtuous Hall School social well attended. John Deahuff sails for the Philippines to teach. M E church gets a fresh coat of paint. Epworth Leagues plan a social July 6 with ice cream. band to play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canaan
Hanna
Fred Fike
G.C. Wiles
John Deahuff
Peru
Ind
Philippines
Anna Tuttle
Creston
M. E
Epworth Leagues
Meteor
Foe, Almost Thou Persuadest Me to Be a Christian
Joseph Choate, then U S ambassador to England, and Adolph Lauterbach once partnered on a famous lawsuit. Lauterbach later submitted a bill for fees of 35,000 each, but Choate revealed he had prepared a bill for 15,000 each. The exchange ends with Lauterbach’s chagrin and Choate’s wry remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Choate
England
Adolph Lauterbach
Lauterbach
Mr. Choate
Scott
Abraham Jana
Jacob
Heat Disrupts Harvest For Farmers In Field Exodus
Reported heat wave forces farmers from fields as health and safety fears rise. Several prostrations noted among workers, with repeated interruptions throughout the day. Authorities advised rest and hydration while crop work halted under scorching conditions.
Strong Leavitt Wedding at Beloit Wisconsin
Beloit Wisconsin observed a large Sunday evening wedding at First Congregational Church. Prof W Ja Strong of Wooster married Miss Martha Almira Leavitt with العديد of family and local guests present. The ceremony featured Mendelssohn music and rose leaf shower, followed by a reception at the bride’s home and a departure on the 7:25 CNW train to St Paul. Nearby notes report a separate Sunday evening marriage of Jesse Marshall and Lulu Miller at North Buckeye Street residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W Ja Strong
Wooster
Martha Almira Leavitt
Beloit
Wis Daily Free Press
Strong-Leavitt
First Congregational Church
Geo. J. Leavitt
James W Strong
Northfield College
William James Henry Strong
William B. Strong
Martha Akira Leavitt
F. Hansen
JC. Rood
Geo. W. Leavitt
J. Merle Davis
Kyoto
Japan
Lucius Chapin Porter
F.K. Calland
A. P Churchill
Cleveland
Robert L. Chapin
Robt
Eee Tn Partridge
Lohengrin
Fred & Houston
Rockfore
Dr. Leavitt
J. W Strong
Carol Maton
Hazel Croft
Helen Nelson
Intermediate Endeavor Society
Henrietta Leavitt
Leavitt
Sfellow
William Strong
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe R. R. Co
the Wooster, O., College
St. Paul
Mr. Strong
Harriet Atkins
Vermont
Carrie Straw
Mr. W . Strong
Jesse Marshall
McClure &C
Lulu Miller
Michael Miller
West Larwill Street
North Buckeye Street
C. Manly Rice
Webb Horn
Ella Bissell
Had His Leg Broken In Sudden Mule-Driven Crash
Isaac Fetters a southwest farmer suffered a broken right leg below the knee after a mule frightened by Pittsburg avenue ran and toppled his wagon Saturday night. He and his son were thrown. the boy was uninjured. Dr. R. N. Warren treated him at the Hurst home before he returned home by conveyance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Fetters
Pittsburg
Wm. Hurst
Lecture by H G Head Cancelled at City Opera House
A planned talk by Hon. H. G. Head of Omaha under the Modern Men of the World failed to draw a crowd at the City Opera House on Monday evening. The host was so intense that only a handful of listeners attended. The event was deemed an 1 6 gentleman to speak to a sparse audience. The remark created a stir as Mr. Henderson and others reacted to the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Opera House
H. G. Head
Omaha
Henderson Antis
Curtain Department Offers Bargains on Home Fabrics
The store touts strong purchasing power with Swiss material by the yard priced 10c to 25c and fabrics like Embroidered Muslins at 10c to 30c. Curtains, lace panels, and portieres are offered at various ranges. Patio items and porch accessories are displayed, with a note that the store will close all day Thursday July 4th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pambos
Arabian
Clancy
Snyder Divorce Case Withdrawn in Wayne County Court
The Wayne County Court of Common Pleas records show the divorce matter of Maude Snyder against James E. Snyder has been withdrawn by the plaintiff. Friends of the couple are pleased to hear the case will not proceed to trial and the couple will reside on a family farm near Burbank with their young daughter Gladys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha J. Fry
Jacob W. Fry
Common Pleas Court
Greist
Latimer
Jacob
Smith
Wooster
Barberton
Funck Co
Bank Knights of Pythias
Dalton
Burbank
Chipewa Lake
Manfield
Wayne County Court of Common Pleas
Snyder
Maude Snyder
James E. Snyder
Mrs. Snyder
Gladys
BR and O to Build New Line to Lester Ohio
Work on a BR and O branch begins now to Lester Ohio. The route will connect with the Cleveland to Chicago line via the Cleveland and Wheeling holdings. The move appears driven by interests of the Pennsylvania Company to shorten distances and boost traffic, shifting Columbus and Cincinnati business toward the BR and O. The line will link Lodi to Millersburg for fast through trains and improve Wooster connections.
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BR & O
Lester, U
Lester
Leveland
Lorain
Wheeling
Cleveland
Chicago
Pennsylvania Co
Millersburg
Columbus
Cincinnati
Pennsylvania
Lodi
Wooster
LATTASBURG July 1 Town Hall program fails to appear
July 1 Lattasburg reports a town hall show advertised for Friday evening did not take place disappointing many residents. The page also notes repairs to the bank barn of J I Swinehart with stone work supervised by Fahr Bros and carpentry by Clem Ewing.
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Bertaurian
Lattasburg
Orkmen
J. 1
Swinehart
Fahr Hros
Clem Ewing
Progressive Church
Fairview
Miller
Pioneer
Smith
Canton
S. W. Thorley
Samuel Troxel
H W. McFadden
Will
W A Landis
Landis
Ladies of the Maccabees
Board of Education of
Chester Township
C. Lloyd Berry
J W Ebert
H. E. Ebert
Martin Bowman
Walter Major
H S. Rutt
Eleanor Graham
D W. McGuire
A. A. Hohenshil
C. le Fahr
Ellen Kiine Et Mane Jand
C E Martin
E. O. Ehert
Vida Berkey
Bre
Storm At Coshocton Hit By Strong Winds
Coshocton was struck by a severe windstorm Monday evening causing notable damage across the town with property impact and potential outages. Local authorities are assessing damage as residents inspect affected areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coshocton
Obituary notes for Wooster man dies in Cincinnati
Obituary notes report Omas Justus aged about 60 resident of Wooster died last week at his Cincinnati home after years of rheumatism. He is survived by two children. The fragmentary text hints at additional notes from a miscellaneous column and local notices.
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Hamburg
Austria- Hungary
Amster
United States
Hinebon
A. A. Fulton
Canton
China
Edith
Theodore
Harold
University of Wooster
Ohio
Fulton
Winona
Pike's Peak
Omas Justus
Wooster
Cincinnati
Camp George K Nash celebrates kth Regiment camp Toledo
The kth Regiment O N will camp at Toledo July 1 in Camp George K Nash named for Governor Nash. Advance detail of Company D departs July 19558 to prepare the camp. The regiment leaves Toledo July 16 at 10 pm for the Pan American Exposition arriving Cleveland 5 30 am and leaving 6 15 am July 17 aboard City of Erie for Buffalo. They quarter at 74th Regiment Armory New York and Ohio Day July 18 includes a short parade to Exposition grounds with free admission for the regiment. July 19 20 offers visits to the Exposition Niagara Falls and other points before homeward bound July 20 via Cleveland at 6 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Podlich
Unger Brush Company
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Washington
Baltimore
New York
Boston
David Winkler
Wooster Township
Winkler
Jacob Frick
Waynesburg
Toon
Rutter
Pennsylvania Company
O.N
Toledo
George K. Nash
Nash
Compa
Detroit & Cleveland
Cleveland
City of
Erie
Buffalo
74Th Regiment
N. G. Yate
Ohio
Exposition
Wih
Niagara Falla
Smetzer and Magner Win Republican Coupon Contest
In Wooster Ohio on July 2 1901 the Republican coupon contest results declare H L Smetzer a laboring man and Miss Mary Magner a bookkeeper as first and second place winners. Smetzer earns an expo trip and Elmhurst hotel stay with transportation and admission. A second contest is announced for next Monday with details to be settled later by coupon rules.
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H. L. Smetzer
Mary Magner
Electric Light Company
Simith & _Ka
Wooster, O
Wooster
Misa Mary Magner
Local marriages listed for several Ohio towns
WwwW Shank of Pleasant Home and Celia A. George of Overton are joined by Jesse B. Marshall and Lulu Miller of Wooster, William B. Swartz of Doylestown, and Emma L. King of Smithville in a series of nuptial announcements.
Wooster Post Office Letter List For Week End July 1 1901
Wooster Ohio announces the post office letter list for the week ending Monday July 1 1901. Gentlemen entries include Tom Bunles B E Gould J Miller W W Reynolds Nick Sumter Geo O Foster R W Warden. Ladies entries include Miss Eleonor Severance T L Puattery P M.
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Wooster
Wooster Post Office
Tom Bunles
B. E.gould
J. Miller
W. W. Reynolds
Nick Sumter
Geo. O. Foster
R. W. Warden
Yadles
Epworth League Convention Nearing in July
The Epworth League hosts its fifth international convention at Sancisco from July 18 to 21. Rev J E Abrams of Minurg C will address attendees and a Chicago-sourced delegation will travel to the event showcasing plans and ticket information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Sancisco
Cat Had Bey
J. E. Abrams
Minurg
Lynching Report From Kentucky Town
Special from Richmond July 1 says an unknown Negro was lynched at Lawrenceville today for an attempted assault on a white woman. The act was carried out by a mob, details unclear, authorities not cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Mee Gro
Lawrenceville Toay
Big Fire Destroys Hoosiac Tunnel Dock Property
A major blaze at the Hoosiac Tunnel Dock in Charlestown near Boston caused damage estimated at two hundred thousand dollars. Firefighters from Boston battled the flames, preventing further spread to nearby facilities as authorities investigated the cause.
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Boston
Hoosiac Tunnel
Charlestown
Funeral of Ephraim R. Horst at Bethel
Smithville July 1 funeral of Ephraim R Horst after a long illness held at 11 a m in Bethel with large attendance despite heat Interment in the new cemetery near his home He was over 58 and a prominent local business figure Also notes on residents visiting relatives and local events and a sale announcement for July 4th activities
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithville
Ephraim R. Horst
Bethel
New
Horst
Theodore Myers
Ra. H. B. Hunsberger
Mia Lucille
Medina
Honor Kieffer
Allegheny
Funk Chas
Gray
Hood
Beach City
Hettie Shoemaker
Harvey Miller
Orrville
B. Norris
Albert Zell
Cleveland
QO. J. C. C. Brookover
A. K. Schaff
Wittenberg College
North Manchester
Ind
Buffalo Bill
Epworth League
Seville
Rev Smith
Howard Smith
Leroy Smith
W. W Norris
A Brenneman
Alvin King
Frank Zimmerman
Lena Mishler
Jaribel Derr
Dassa Swanger
Cora Mackey
Anos Blattenberg
Jennie Rhoades
Wa. Swartz
Emily King
Ellen King
Margaret Morgan
Coloraday Springs
Dr. Morgan
Maggie Lininger
Canton
John Mertz
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Harrass
Methodist Church
Wooster Methodists
Stevenson
Ohio Wesleyan University
Ashland
Dannon
Weather Statistics
Rocky Mountain Tea
Marshalville
P. J C. W. Liddie
Emma Roth
Martha Bauman
Sheriff McCay
West Liberty Street
Isaac Mower
Lancaster Gazette
Willis G.harry
Lancaster Dairy Co
Pachuca Plantation Co
American Honduras Co
Betz Building
Harry
Lancaster
Wil
South America
Mercury
Will Gerlach
Frank
Olivesburg
Europe
J. C. McClarran
Sharon
Baseball Gore
T. W. Kimber
Excelsior Springs
Ira C. Eakins
Frankinstown
Eakins
Church of God
David Mann
Mary Orsman
Orsburg
Edward “McCarthy
Jack Martin
John Dennys
John O’brien
Deach
Mall
Mhomrould
Roomate
Co. D
Edward Mann
P. 8
Greenamyer
Battle Creek
Mich
George Plumer
Michigan
Hess and Clark
Happy Land
Strong
Wisconsin
Bride
William Annat
Manils
P. I
Steatiers
Eighth Regiment
H.L. Smetzer
Andrew O’brien Weeree
Phil. A. Rice
Charles Rice
Harry Young
Cora Smith
Adam Buchheit
R. B. Snyder
C. M. Tawney
Ella Foote
Evelyn Schuch
Charles Fletcher
Emma Diehl
Etta V. Thome
Kate Deer
Grace Lucas
Jennie Warner
Carrie Harsh
Jade
Sirbunieeed
T Peckinpaugh C
E. O
Epworth
Kentucky
Hoosiac
Ephriam R. Horst
Madison Medicine Co
Rich& Blough
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