Renewing the Effort to Build the Massillon Line
Masaillon Wooster Mansfield Traction chiefs seek fresh capital to fund an electric railroad from Massillon toward Mansfield with spurs to nearby towns. Bartholomew and two financiers toured Massillon, promising to verify figures and secure financing within ninety days. The plan envisions linking Barberton and Massillon with terminals near each city, reaching Akron and Canton, and placing stock agents along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B A Bartholomew
Masaillon, Wooster & Mansfield Traction Company
Mansillon
Mansfield
J W Buchanan
Massillon
Bartholomew
Bimias
Massillon Wooster & Mansfield Company
Massillon Independent 15
Batholomew
Miassillon
Ashland
Akron
Canton
Barberton
Conrad L S Page
Toledo
Cleveland and Southwestern Traction Co Schedule Clutter
Local transit notes show complex timetables and routes from Wooster to Cleveland and Elyria. References include Lindale Portas Springs and Lorain areas with multiple departures and stops. Names J. Wilbon and Gpa L. Cramer appear as agents in Cleveland and Wooster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland & Southwestern Traction Co
Wooster
Wa Lake
Lindale
Portas Springs
Elyria
Oruh Aaiherst
Lorain
Orat
Wilbon
L. EZ. Cramer
Cleveland O
Ohio
Resignations and incidents noted in Wooster report
George P. Bacon resigns as University of Wooster physics professor effective immediately. Buxton reportedly has no definite plans. Police arrest Wm. Klepper on intoxication charges. Wilhisem 1¢ J8 described as on a spree. Herbert J Allsup suffers blood poisoning from a farming accident. City books undergo annual overhaul in Colawbae. Wayne Building & Loan pays semiannual dividends on schedule. Adams Express lays off last July August driver. Creston district approves school bond for repairs by a slim majority. Massillon Morning Leader suspends publication due to lack of merchant support. Local youths blamed for petty depredations near Applecreek. repairs ordered for school building not required for exhibition. A farmhand sustains a severe hand injury from a binder oil can accident. Public service board meets. routine bills paid. New mortgage law enacted. renewals now every three years. Police respond to a drunken disturbance on Enmerih street. William Jonnev taken into custody. George Bidle attacked after festival by a man with a club. remains hospitalized for several hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enmerih Street
Wm. Jonnevn
Woa
Ithear Greist
Vuggy aAvon
William
Johnson
Toursois
Plans for North Bever Street brick house by Whitaker
Friday July 8 architect Stanley Power has drawn plans for a brick veneer eight room house with bath reception hall and modern comforts on North Bever Street to be erected by W G Whitaker. A fine baby boy was born at midnight Thursday to Rev Frank Heilman and wife. The Ben Greet Woodland Players engage has Wooster buzzing as the famed outdoor company visits in a major financial undertaking expected to gain strong local support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Power
North Bever Street
W .G. Whitaker
Frank Heilman
Ben Greet Woodland Players
Wooster
Price of Peace Ad Promotes Chamberlain Salve
An old advertisement touts Chamberlain's Salve priced at five cents, claiming instant relief for itching and various skin diseases. The notice lists S H Boyd & Co as sellers and hints at a price of 25 cents for peace of mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
S H. Boyd & Co
Foley’s Honey and Tar touted for lung cure
An advertisement touts Foley’s Honey and Tar as a revelation for lung trouble and cough relief. It claims the product stops coughing and heals lungs, with testimonials from L. M. Ruggles and Exler’s Pharmacy praising its effectiveness against hemorrhages and pain. Also promotes Pineules for kidneys and DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve sold by Krieger’s Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
L. M Ruggles
Loua Wrntes
Exler's
H Boyd & Cottus
Krieger's
Munft
Dewwitt's
Krieger’s Drug
Unusual Commencement at Christian Church Tonight
The commencement exercises of the teacher training class at the Christian church drew a full house. Twenty eight graduates wore white, and the program featured the Philomel quartet, a striking solo by Miss Collins, and a high quality performance overall. Dr Moninger delivered the keynote, praising the class and highlighting his Bible study impact. Rev Stelle nberger hopes for 100 participants next year and invites all churches to join the new course starting next September. An advance program will be released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Philomel Quartet
Miss Collins
Magvic
Moninger
Mosinger
Wooster
Stellenberger
DiGiacomo Edges Latona In Tight City Foot Race
A late start did not stop DiGiacomo from overtaking Latona in a city foot race run from East Liberty Street to Beall Avenue. Latona, with a 150 foot head start from the Freedlunder and Latona stores, held a slim lead early but DiGiacomo surged past by the Clapper printing plant and reached the Pennsylvania depot east door first. If Latona had been in better form, the outcome might have differed, with Peter planning further training and a rematch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tau Avicuvias LiGiacomo
Iacomo
Liberty +treet
Latona
Freedlunder
DiGliacomoa
DiGiacomo
Peter
Sold house by Haller agent and Bevington purchase
Lor Henry A. Haller as agent for Celia Schuch sold the Schuch rental property on East Liberty Street to Mrs. Bevington. The transaction lists Haller acting for the seller and Bevington as the buyer in a formal real estate transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Haller
Celia Schuch
Schuch
East Liberty Street
Bevington
Divorce Story Denied Between Kinklers in Court Shuffle
Rumors said Harry Kinkler filed for divorce from Myrtle Bawersock Kinkler. Court records show no suit. Mrs Kinkler has moved to her mother's home in Alliance for the time being amid circulating stories of disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Kinkler
Myrtle Bawersock Kinkler
Court House
Mre Kinkler
Kinkler
Alliance
Mrs Ezra Miller Breaks Right Arm in Mt Vernon Accident
Mrs Ezra Miller formerly of this city broke her right arm Tuesday while visiting a brother in Mt Vernon. She was taken to her home immediately after the fall and is receiving care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Miller
Ofanal
Dover
Mt Vernon
Mra Miller
Budlen Arnica Salve Endorsed by J W Jenkins of Chapel Hill
A testimonial extols Budlen Arnica Salve as the best salve in the world for heals and wounds. It notes it cured a felon on a thumb and is sold at H. Boyd & VUo's drug store. Also mentions Kodol for stomach disorders and a laxative product by Ole Bystéerni, with prices and store references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Budlen
J. W. Jenkins
Chapel Hill
H. Boyd & Vuo
STOPPED-BUILDING-OPERATION JUDGE TEMPORARY ORDER FILED
Judge 8 8B Eason granted a temporary restraining order against Mrs Logue and others over a disputed Beail avenue property. John N Freed, owner of an adjoining lot, alleges Logue plans to erect a building damaging his property and that trespassing occurs. Langell and the Dennix Landers are tied to contracted work for the planned structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eason
Mary Legue
Charles Langell
Michael
Dennix Landers
John N Freed
W F Kean
Robert Nl. Adair
Freed
Mrs. Logue
Beail Avenue
Measra Landers
Ben Greet Woodland Players to Perform in Worcester
After negotiations, a contract was closed for two open air performances on July 22 with Ben Greet’s Woodland players. The repertoire includes As You Like It and A Midsummer Night's Dream, weather permitting, with indoor Opera House fallback. The troupe of 32 Shakespeareans, touring from Winona Lake, has long been acclaimed in England and America, having performed at Harvard, Yale, Vassar, Smith, Bryn Mawr, and many other colleges and universities.
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Wooster
Ben Greet Woodland Players
Mr. Greet
Winona Lake
Ind
Ben Ureet
Woidland Flayers
England
Oxford
Cambridge
Greet
Ban Reet
Ois
Reet
Butler
Woodland Players
Walton Park
Skakespeare
Achbridge
Elizabeth Lved
Creston Horse Distanced in 23:17 Pack Heat
Creston trainer W. H. Peters drove Sweet Clover which was distanced in the third heat of a 23:17 pack on Wednesday. Times and overall conditions reported were better than 2154 for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Peters
Creston
Chamberlain’s Remedy Delivers Prompt Relief for Diarrhoea
R N Farrar of Cat Island Louisiana recalls a severe 1902 diarrhoea episode and a 1907 attack cured quickly by Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He asserts using it earlier would have saved a hundred dollar doctor’s bill. Sold by S H Boyd & Co. dkt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. N. Farrar
Cat Island
Chamberlain
S. H. Boyd & Co
War Against Consumption Promises Safe Cure
All nations strive to check consumption, the so called white plague, with Foley's Honey and Tar advertised as a safe and certain cough remedy. Bixler's Pharmacy and S. H. Boyd & Co. promote this product as effective and risk free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Wen Foley
Bixler
S. H. Boyd & Co
Pennsylvania Railroad Forestry Planting Expands Cross Tie Supply
The Pennsylvania Railroad Forestry Department completed spring planting totaling 625000 trees, raising total trees planted to 2425000 since the program began. The effort includes European seedlings, a Morrisville nursery, landscape trees, and ornamental plant propagation, with extensive reforestation of logged and open areas. The program aims to stock future cross ties for 35 to 40 years, while promoting forest development and public enjoyment on station grounds and rights of way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Forestry Department
Pennsylvania
America
New Forest Nursery
Morrisville
Delaware River
Trenton
Pennsylvania Chat
Civil Service Examination at Wooster Post Office
An examination for clerk and career will be held at the Wooster post office on July 20, 1908. Age limits 18 to 45. Married women cannot attend. unmarried women may sit but only be considered for clerk. Applicants must be physically sound. men must be at least 4 feet 4 inches tall and weigh at least 125 pounds without overcoat. For blanks and full details contact Frank A. McClure, secretary, Board of Civil Service Examiners, at the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Frank A. McClure
Death comes swiftly for Wooster woman Barbara Brauneck
Barbara Brauneck, a lifelong Wooster resident aged in her 60s, died of apoplexy after a brief illness following a church visit. Survived by two sons James and Alpert Brauneck and three sisters, funeral arrangements pending in Wooster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Brauneck
Wooster
Brauneck
Christ Evangelical Church
John Stevens
Alpert Brauneck
St. Louis
James Brauneck
Samuel Klinger
John Burgan
George Hummer
Elyria
Lawnfete and Outdoor Concert At Parish Church
A largely attended lawnfete and outdoor concert at the parsonage lawn of the Christ Evangelical congregation on South Grant Street drew strong patronage. Piano music on the front porch and well received numbers netted a nice sum for the church treasury. A group of young ladies and gentlemen spent Wednesday evening at Chippewa Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Christ Evangelical Congregation
Grant Street
Chippewa Lake
Swamp-Root advertised as cure for kidney trouble
A period advertisement claims Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer cures kidney and bladder troubles in both women and men. It touts immediate benefits, offers a sample by mail, and directs readers to write to Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York for more information and a pamphlet with testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, SN
O38 W Funck Attorney-at-law
Attorney at law located at office one door west of Court House over Harding and Co hardware store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ifoseph Ocfritz
A*sorney
Procter & O’hair’s Drug Store
East Liberty Street
Wooster
Funck
Court House
Harding & Co
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J C Ayer Co
Lowell, Mass
Ghoney & 64
Cofney
Draatists
Penonsylvania
Ines
Tao I
George P. Bacon
University of Wooster
Buxton
Ureist
Wm. Klepper
South Wal
Wilhisem
Herbert J Allsup
Allsup
Sherrick Trostman
Colawbae
Reliable Wayne Building &Loan Company
Wayne Building & Loan (O
Adams Eppress Company
Anguat
Ost Selb
W Inall
Gleaer
State Building Inspector
Applecreck
Board of Education
WAB
Reas, Son
Board of Public Service
George Bidle
West Lebanoo
Bidle
Sevral Poure
Cre
Atill Eteod
Nick DiGiacomo
Peter Latona
Krieger's Drug One Store
Judge Eason
Pennsy
Civil Service Examination
Pierce
Bradfield Regulator
Affanta
L. BE
Yocum
CHAS
M. Gray
The
Citizens National Bank of
Wooster Ohio
United States Depository Verrotors
Welker G. Christy
A. M. Fombelle
Mccay
CO. Myers
Niall
L.smyler
Mérchanta’ Emporium
Upataire
F. Kean
McClarran'srocery
Liberty Street
E. W. Newkirk
Jackson Block
Public Square
McClarran
John C. M'Clarran
Wooster, Ohio
Taylor & Taylor
J. B. Taylor Attorneys-at-law
RC. Taylor
Hiram B. Swartz
S.E. Cor. Pub. Sq
R.A.N Matek
Tito
H A. Hart
EYE and Ear
Downing Block
Beall Ave
Bowman
New York Eye and Ear
N.thomas A. Elder, B. A
Laubach & Boyd’s
R. Wessler
Fves
H. A. Waite
Kerr Street
East Presbyterian Church
Star Phone
Novo Tyr
Burdette S. Bontrager
Fredericksburg, C
Wayne’ County
Dr. Platt
J. Geasses
Amerikan House
Orino
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