Thieves Persist in The Daily Sneak Notes
Thieves continue to ply their trade as farmers begin cutting wheat on Monday. Wooster described as a mighty doll town. heat ranges 94 to 98 degrees. Implement dealers report larger than expected demand for binders and mowers. Knights of Pythias set a city park celebration for Wednesday Aug 11. Daughters of Rebekah cancel public installations July 6 due to heat. Slot machines in city bars faced removal by order of Mayor Jeffries and Marshal Latimer. Historic and Illustrated Wooster project moving to printer. No canvassers authorized yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Knights of Pythias
Daughters of
Rebekah
Jeffries
Marshal Latimer
PERSONALS FROM SATURDAY'S DAILY WAFT ACROSS OHIO
A long list of daily travel and social activity. Edward Sidle will spend the day in Akron. Harry Sweeney visits Toledo briefly. Dr. Joah W. Morse of Lodi spends the day in Wooster. Many others depart for Cleveland Columbus Salem and Pittsburgh area for the 4th of July. The notices mention relatives friends and local officials with numerous household movements and greetings across Ohio and nearby states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Sidle
Akron
Harry Sweeney
Troledo
Joah W. Morse
Lodi
Wooster
Percy Hinman
Cleveland
Doylestown Journal
Yoder
L’ennsylvania
Emil Podlich
J. A. Schuch
F. W. Johnson
Gan. Lang
J. B. France
Scottdale
Herbert Roth
Ft. Wayne
Detroit
Mich
Orrin Baker and Sons
Xenia
Henry Lerner
Salem
Fred Lerner
L. 8
Borindt
Spick Street
Mes
Kama Hughes
Wayne
Iod
Maggie Shaffer
Southaver Street
Navarre
W.h.olliver
Shreve
Pennyslvania Lines
Canton
Larry French
Fourth on the Fifth Whee Races Across Canton Orrville Fourth
A Wooster Republican correspondence reports Independence Day celebrations across Canton Orrville and nearby towns. Wheeled races at Stark County fair grounds yielded multiple firsts for Orrville with a spill in the half mile and a heavy storm halting the 10 mile handicap. Creston saw a crowded Fourth with races ball games and a fireworks display culminating in a large evening hop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County
Canton
Orrville
Wooster
Stark County Fair Grounds
Orryilie
Walter Snyder
Mass'lion
Starz County
Rutter
Victor E. Kaufman
Shawrer
Canal Dover
John Kiein
W. D. Snyder
Masalllun
Geo. Kd. Dannemiller
W. J. Aaliiman
W. Aultman
W J Aultman
Geo. K. Dannemiller
G. W. Auultman
Iret
W. J. Auitman
Harry M. Dobsor
Massillon
Fin Creston
Refublican
Main
Burbank
U. B
Smithville
Creston
Noop
Dave Seabrook
Tenny
Wadsworth
A. Auble
Fred Tenney
Fletcher Madcdin Clap
CC. A
Apple Creek Dedication of Park Fountain Noted
A Colonial era style observance marked Independence Day at Apple Creek with the dedication of a splendid stone fountain in the park near the C A & station. Local wells continue to flow and waters remain lively and characteristic of the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Applecreek
Monument to soldiers marked with fountain and park dedication
Applecreek dedicates a stone soldiers monument atop hillbuck masonry, with a new fountain basin in a pretty park. John Eddy Post and local friends organized the event with speeches by Gen Agatla Wiley and Rev. I N Kieffar, plus music by Wesleyan Male Quartette. The day featured races, games, and July 4 fireworks, drawing crowds from surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Eddy Post
G. A
Applecreek
Main Atreat
Fountain Park
Soch
New Stone Basin
Wooster
Brave
Solomon Firestone
Maoin
G. A. R. Post
Jobn Dann
Agatla Wiley
John Dann
Co. C
U. I
Wiley
Dunn
Dana
I. N. Kieffar
W. G Patterson
Calmontier
Fredericksburg
Smithville
Cure Promised for Rheumatism by Thomas Eclectics Oli
An advertising claim offers Thomas' Eclectics Oli as a cure for rheumatism. The notice asserts vast success with thousands cured and charges 50 cents for a trial, promoting a mail order like remedy with a brief description and price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas’ Eclectics Oli
Delivery of 1000 cords at Wooeter Saw Mill
1000 cords of stave bolts delivered at the Wooeter Saw Mill. For further information inquire at the mill. Local notice provides actionable detail and a single contact point for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooeter
Ashland Fair features Girand Balloon Ascension and Parachute Leaps
Public event at Ashland Fair showcases balloon ascension by Girand and parachute leaps. Candy booth promotes a cathartic candy cure at 10c and 2¢. Local crowds gather for entertainment amid fairground venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland Fair
Low excursion rates to Chattanooga via B&O BR HR
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will sell excursion tickets to Chattanooga Tennessee on July 13 14 and 15 for Baptist Young People's Union of America. Return is valid until July 21 with possible extension to August 15 if deposited with a Chattanooga terminal agent before July 19. For info contact a B&O Tickets Agent or General Passenger Agent B N Austin Chicago Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
Baltimore & Ohio BR
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Baptist
Young People’s Union of America
B. N. Austin
Chicago
Ill
Cleveland Buffalo Transit offers Niagara Falls excursion
On Thursday August 123 percent the Cleveland Agron Columbus Bay system operates a round trip excursion from Columbus and Zanesville via intermediate points to Niagara Falls aboard the City of Buffalo. Rates are six dollars from Columbus and Zanesville five dollars from Mount Vernon three three from Axron and lower for other stations. Trains depart Columbus at 11 30 a m and 1 p m with five day return validity. See excursion bills or agents including O F Daly for full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, Agron & Columbus Ba Y
Columbaus
Zanesvilla
Niagara Falls
Cleveland
City of
O. F. Daly
Wayne County Soldiers Reunion Plans Picked
The Wayne County Soldiers and Sailors Reunion Association prepared for August 6 with a parade at 10, dinner at noon, city park talks at 2, and a campfire at 7:30 in the City Opera House. Officers named include Hon. A. S. McClure and Col. A. Wiley. Committees were formed for badges finance invitation and coffee with meetings set for next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County Soldiers’ and Sailore’ Reunion Association
McClellan & Sanborn
City Opera House
A. 8. McClure
Col. A. Wiley
James A. Hamilton
Orryile
H. M. Blattenburg
Smithville
G.D. Dunham
Frederickeburg
Jesse McClellan
I. H. Myers
W. O Beebe
John A. Smith
D. O. Carry
J. B. Taylor
Col. Co. V. Hard
J. R. McKinney
Harry McClarran
D. C. Carry
Shreve Woman Stands Offman as Man Demands Marriage
Arthur Lucas of Toledo aged 23 pursued Nellie McConkey during Children's Day services at a Lakefork church, forcing her to walk into the woods and threaten harm if she refused to marry him. He was arrested after a pursuit with a second man, with prior alleged attempts to compel marriage and self-harm threats. The case drew local attention as details emerged of past threats and a court appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Miss McConkey
Stewart Hickman
Shreve
Lakefork
Lucas
Miss Mery
Hickman
David Uffman
Blackleyville
James McConkey
Chesstown’s
John Lehr
Clinton Two
Lehr
Squire Lehr
Locas
Toledo
W. W Garver
Hoe
Justica John M Lehr
Nooon
Elia Luqss
Springville
Misa McConkry
Maumee
Pear
Kanoffman
Mr. Kauffman
Kauffmad
Wooster Letter List No 27 July 1897
The list shows letters remaining in the Wooster Ohio post office on Saturday July 8 1897. Call for advertised letters and provide the list number. Names include Miss Id K M Wooster Mrs Edwin Smith and several gentlemen. Hot weather note and local ad for awnings at Beebe's.
Lightning Strikes Barns and Telegraph Tower in July Storm
A July storm caused widespread damage across several towns. A telegraph tower for the Pittsburg, Fort Wayne & Chicago Railroad at Burton City station collapsed after high winds. Operator Miser suffered severe cuts from shattered glass but survived. Lightning felled two poles on Samuel Leib’s property and set fire to a nearby infirmary porch, quickly contained. In Burbank, a residence chimney was torn off and plaster cracked when lightning rode a stove pipe. Mrs Schamp and her mother were not harmed. In Garville, Mrs Vlamine Miller’s bank barn, 100 by 45 feet, burned to the ground. it housed a self binder and other farm gear. Insurance on the barn and contents is reported at $1,000. Fire crews stayed distant due to water shortages. The Miller family, living downtown, were affected by the blaze and chores disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg, Fr. Wayne & Chicago Railroad
Burton City
Miser
Samuel Leib
Burbank
J. Schamp
WoosTer
Marsh McDowell
Guy McDowell
Ohio Farmers
Miller
Rex
Market Matters Quotations and Trade Prospects
Market notes from Wooster Grain Exchange report mining strike influencing early trading with bear pressure on prices and sparse selling. West Virginia, Ohio miner activity split. railways favorable, a stronger market hoped before week end. Curea no longer clear. crops damaged by heat and frost boost wheat futures. cash wheat quotes listed for No 2 red and spring varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
West Virginia
Ohio
Cureaneo
Coro
GRAIN MARKET WOOSTER JULY 7 1907 LISTS PRICES
Grain and produce corrected by W D Tyler and Craighead & Co list prices for corn, oats, barley, flax seed, timothy seed, hay, beans, potatoes, onions, and fruit preserves. New York market figures for beef, lard, butter, eggs, cheese, wheat, corn, and oats are included with varied quality grades and regional references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craighead & Co
Cattle Prices and Beef Market Summary
Cattle prices listed with various grades and weights. Steers range around 4.86 to 4.10 per unit, butchers and bulls show 4.40 to 2.30. Hogs and lambs noted with values near 3.75 to 4.50, sheep and lambs described as choice to good with several price points. Calves quoted at about 6.50 per unit.
Market Prices From Buffalo Cleveland and Boston
A patchwork of livestock and grain quotes from Buffalo Cleveland and Boston shows cattle hogs sheep and lamb prices with regional variations. Wheat corn oats rye and butter and eggs also listed, followed by an ad urging readers to read The Daily Republican for full news coverage.
Wooster Pickle and Canning Co Sought by Friday
Stockholders met in the Prosecutor's office with about 70 farmers and citizens. Stocks totaling 216,000 have been subscribed. the balance to 9 90 remains. Mr. Grant is asked to stay until next Friday as Richmond demands attention. Committees plan options, building plans, and contractor estimates to proceed if efforts succeed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickle &Canning Co
Ice of Wooster
Grant
Richmond
Wooster
Pickle & Canning Co
Marriage Licenses List Names Pairings
Park Weaver and Rhode Hermine Carl W. Jones and Margaret M. Rizer. Thomas N shover and Laura Mee Millec. Henry A. Malvehil and Mrs. Louisa Fisher. Jacob C. Myers and Harriet Hamlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Weaver
Rhode Hermine
Carl W. Jones
Margaret M. Rizer
Thomas N.shover
Laura Mee- Millec
Henry A. Malvehil
Louisa Fisher
Jacob C. Myers
Harriet Hamlin
Local Railroad Notes and Schedule Changes
The C. A. & O. issues a new Sunday July 4 schedule with No. 7 departing Columbus at 3 30 p m and stopping at Millersburg to Orrville where it arrives 8 80 p m connecting with Ft Wayne No 20 east. No 4 returns from Orrville at 6 am arriving Columbus 9 45 am. Southbound trains No 2 Zatusm No 23 at 10 24 am and No 38 at 3 56 pm. Northbound Nos 3 at 4 05 pm No 27 at 4 45 am and No 37 at 3 7 am. Royal blue cars reach Wooster Branch which has 8 coaches and a baggage smoking car. KB and U train from Cleveland delayed by washout near Akron causing electric car traffic disruption. Walsh line had no cars from Standolph Park to Golock until this morning, crowding the area all night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the & O
Wooster
Cleveland
Main Line
Akron
Chicago Junction
Worsr
Walsh
Standolph Park
Golock
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets touted as stomach cure
An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a universal stomach remedy for dyspepsia and related symptoms. It claims relief from indigestion after meals, bad taste, and stomach pain by improving digestion with natural acids and fruit essences. The copy urges after-meal use, praises physician endorsements, and notes a 50 cent full-size package with a free book offer from Stuart Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Harlandson
Jennison
Mayer
Stuart Co
Marshall
Mich
Death notices from Wooster area obituaries roundup
The 15 year old daughter of L I Zimmerman of Lake Fork died Monday after bowels inflammation, funeral arrangements to be announced. Mrs Amanda Power, widow of Avery Power, died at home on West South Street at 11 am after a long illness aged on birthday. Mis Thepecca Burdon widow of Christian Harden died Sunday afternoon at West Liberty Street home, aged 74 years and 4 days. She was born in Perry county and lived in Wooster over 60 years. Survived by Miss Hetty Bardon, Mrs Geo Willets Akron, John Harden Washington DC, Daniel Bardon Washington DC, James Harden Eston Ohio, Miss Ella Bardon Wooster. Funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. interment Wooster Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Plog
Masaiflon
Ella Deaking
de. W. W. Firestone
Chicago
May Woodland
Barberton
Will Smith
Akron
W. L. Woodard
Shreve
Wooster
DP. L. Freedlander
Cleveland
Edward Fisher
Mansfeld
Thomas Shepherd
Navarre
Ida Jones
Buckeye Street
Josh Cligedinst, Jr
Jeo, Kline
Geo. Ferguson
Lorain
Lou Taggart
Columbus
J.W. Bevard
West Liberty Street
Webb Norn
Canton
Forrest Price
Pittsburg Chronicle- Telegraph
G. Spangler
J.8. Eberman
New York
Nea
John Wilhelm Beall
James Bardon
Eaton, O
Daniel Bardon
Washington, D. C
Geo. W. Willette
Rebecca Bardon
LB. Bolas
Woodstock
Canada
Tammany Lab
Mr. Bolas
Amanda L’ower
Avery Power
West South Street
Thepecca Burdon
Christian Harden
Aira Bardon
Perry Counts
T’a
Yaare
Ibea
Hetty Bardon
Geo Willet's
John Hardon
Daniel Vardon
Washington
James Hardon
Eston
Misa Ella Bardon
Wooster Cemetery
Neigoors
John
Elizabeth Snyder
South Isuckeye Street
Snyder
Hours of Happiness and Summer School Social at Wooster
Neighbors of John and Elizabeth Snyder hosted a July 3 birthday celebration for the couple and 90 guests, while Wooster University Summer School students and instructors gathered at Hoover Cottage for a social with welcome address by Prof. J. H. Dickason, ice cream, cake, and musical performances. Dr. Scovel attended part of the evening, and many students expressed delight at meeting new people and the shared sense of home in Wooster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster University
Hoover Cottage
J. H. Dickason
Kumler
Lyon
Dickason
Nauvain
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Biloster Republican
Asbinad
Ming
Millersburg
Orrville Observance
Mosely
Boye
Harbaugh
Reed
Dove
Spondour
Miss Noggle
Ander
Wolfe
Allman
Frey
Brown
Highland Park
J.O. KR Overholt
J. C. Boyd
Twin Aske
Holmesville
Andrew Hranstetter
Harry McClarrap
Richard Elson
Frederick Brooks
Boston
Mass
Cedar Valley
Applecreek’s Fountain
Dally Applecreek
Loudonville
Perrysville
J. B Eberly
T. W Orr
WE. Weygandt
Aorth
Court House
Aeolian Quartette
WF. Warner
Aeolian
J. Alice
J. A. McDowell
Prof. F. OU
Stevens
Mra E.G Gregory
Frederickstown
Chamberlain
Laubach & Boyd
Ashland
Daily Republican
Wayne County Soldiers
Beebe’s
Fred
Julius C.tieche
Pittsburg Avenue
5Th Ward
Drs. Toll & Ityall
Market Matters
Wooster Grain Exchange
Wooster Markets
Grain Market
ST Wey Ri
Legicia
Pittsblrg
Buffalo
Cincinnat
Ohje
Delaine
Baltimore
Republican
Jbubscribe
Tony
Jersey Coffee
Jersey
McClure
Southwest Cor Pub
L. I. Zimmerman
Lake Fork
Ise
Marvin & Co
East Aide
Putlic Square
Laubach & Boya
ILL Bench Ford
Reliable Tarron
Lave Stock
Uwee Rices
Foredding Suits
Archer House Wooster
H. N. Mateer, M. D
K. Bowman
Wooster Hardware Co
DC Miller Room
Zimmerman’s
Spincey
Frederick W. Platt
Greeh Shoes
W.H. Wiler
Columbus Bay
Hudson
Edward EB
ADAIR
Pres
Doylestown
Janes L. Zaring
H. A. Letsy
Marshallville
Board of Exmaners
Lan
D. Nice
Columbia and
Hartford Bicycle
Rock Island
Rock Island Plow Co
Vmacine
Ertihagmnmewv
Dressinghams
W. O. Beebe
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