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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1908

Page

4

Independence Day Injuries Report In Wooster

Fireworks and crackers marked Independence Day in Wooster with festive shows and races on the fair grounds. A series of injuries followed as youngsters mishandled fireworks, including burns to hands and arms, eye injuries, and a badly burned leg. Several victims were named including Dominco Di Shippio, Joseph Applenas, Alonzo Milleriaus, Ross Statler, John Eckert, and D Chang, with medical care reported but no fatalities.

Wooster Medina Dominco di Shippio Frank & Gray Mill di Shippio Lr. Kintey Joseph Applenas South Market Street Alonzo Milleriaus Alonzo Ross Statler Republican George Kistler Roas John Eckert Saybult Hall D Chang Mr. Chang

Armstrong locality notes and social visits July 7

Daily notes from Armstrong record social visits and events. George Miller and wife spent Sunday with friends at Wooter, Mrs Mary Spitler of No 9 visited her son Will and family, D W Carson returned from Hadin county to see his uncle, Bert Bevington and wife with Char ey Carter and family spent Sunday with their mother, Theodore Hensel and wife of Fourth Congress spent Sunday with his parents, Mrs Mary Gensel cared for a sick relative near Wadsworth, Willis Frazier’s horse broke its bridle on Congress hill causing a brief scare, correspondents plan to upgrade car line coverage, Mrs Sarah Miller has returned home to Wadsworth, two large black awakes caused by fireworks were seen among evergreen trees boding ill luck.

George Miller Wooter Mary Spitler No. 9 Will D. W Carson Hadin County Bert Bevington Charey Carter Mary Gensel Osa Warner Bors Willis Frazier Congress Willie Wm. McKnoener Nell Sarah Miller Wadsworth Wm. Spiller Old School House Cemetery Association Anna Tottem Gal Rank George Cleveland Aubl Medina Nera Anele Scholl Booaband Rev. Mosher Julio Fike Hazel Whitmire Gingery Wooster Elmer Miller Lancaster City Biss Pennsylvania Nelson Shaw J. Whensetler Marie Runsell Carton Barnest Sell Akron Ralph Bixler Massillon Mes Kid Perry Hudson Bowers Rev Bowers Wolfe

Woman Secures Injunction Against Fry Over Wheat Land

Rev Martha J Fry of East Union township through attorney John McSweeney obtained a restraining order last Friday preventing Jacob W Fry from disposing of three acres of wheat land the plaintiff contends she owns.

Martha J. Fry East Union Township John McSweeney Jacob W. Fry Paintiff

Tax Payment Extension Granted by County Board

County commissioners extended the tax deadline to July 20 under a law. action taken Monday expands tax payment time.

Two Sisters Die Far Apart in Ohio and Indiana

Telegrams announced the deaths of Mrs. Sarah Wasson of Tocsin Indiana and Mrs. Margaret Clark of Delta Ohio. Both former Wayne county residents. Margaret Clark born July 16 1825 in Wyoming county Pennsylvania died July 6 at Delta Ohio aged 83 years 11 months 20 days. Wasson born February 12 1854 near Applecreek Ohio died July 6 at Tocsin Indiana aged 63 years 4 months 24 days. Survived by husband two sons one daughter and siblings R A C Sweeny and Mrs E D McIntyre of Wooster. Mrs Matilda R Barris Akron. John W Sweeny Blafton Ind. Funeral services set for Wednesday.

Squire Sweeny Sarah &. Wasson Tocsin Ind Mrr Margaret,Clark Delta Wayne County Margaret Clark Wycoming County Fulton County Ohio Sarah Lawrence Sarah Bs. Wasson Applecreek Ear Tocein R. AC. Sweeny E. D. McIntyre Wooster Matilda R. Barris Akron John W. Sweeny Blaffton

Local notes from Cleve land and area on July fourth events

Mrs Jean Monroe and Miss Josephine Armstrong attended a national teachers convention in Cleveland last week while others visit Mansfield Galion and Wooster. Wm Armatrong hosts guests of Barberton in town. A Y P COE lawn fete at Congregational church netted 25 after expenses. Various visitors and weddings noted plus church activities and social events across town and nearby areas.

Jean Monroe Josephine Armstrong Cleveland Wooster J. D. Armstrong A J Peterman Woooster Lizabeth Lewis Ada Crow Orrville M. 3. Bird Barberton Wm. Armatrongs Y P. Co.e Congregational Church Ezra Danham Nancy Yearight East Clay Mayesville Waas Ator Our Town John Martin George Elyria Woman's Missionary Society of the Mange Williams Wm Berger North Mill Street Presbyterian Church D. Critz Methodist Church Akron Joe Spencer Homer Freed A Wooster Necana Truman Firestone A&rom Martha Stoll Canton Madge Carr John Leeper S. Hoffer Mra Chas Shadedl Wen George Crouse Franklin Township KB. A. Lytle Harry Sneyder Fred Snyack Chas. Stucker Herbert Ermeten Madge Stucker Rey Crock George Rumbaugh N.S Bird Barbvertud D Harford Youngetown Ermeston Glenmont Ermsten Colamous Youngstown

Advertised Letter List No 27 for Wooster Post Office

The following names appear on the Wooster post office advertised letter list no 27 as uncalled for: Gentelmen George Gray and family Janes T Johnson Prof. of Ossors Wooster Buttere Dame Rake Ladies Miss Esther Conrad Mrs IC Hornberger Mine Mistery Miss Grace Swarts Mia M Smith Aliss Mary Wastnt.

Wooster Genlemen George Gray Janes T. Johnson Ossors Wooster Butkévé Miss Esther- Conrad Ic JS. Hornberger Grace, Swarts Mia M, Smith Aliss Mary Watsdnt

Jolliff Arraigned in Mt Vernon for Horse Stealing

Alea Jolliff waived examination at Mt Vernon and was bound over to the grand jury on horse stealing charges, with $1500 bail. The Mt Vernon Republican commented on Jolliff’s demeanor and claims of being observed, noting unusual behavior and imagined telephoning while jailed upstairs.

Alea Jolliff Mt Vernon Mt. Vernon Jolliff Jollitt JaGbife

West Salem Sunday School Outing Includes Special Guests

West Salem July 7 a report from the Methodist Sunday school notes the Working Band class three enjoyed a woods outing with a dinner program and games. Guests from Wooster Cleve land joined Mrs Harret Read and Master Simon. The Sun beams class two also dined well and played. A rally prayer meeting at the West Salem church drew over forty attendees with plans for an India project and an open gospel service on the school campus July 12 from six to seven PM with all churches to participate.

West Salem Methodist Sunday School the Woods Harret Read Wooster Simon Cleveland Don Dana Wavriette Levon Kauffman Ranford Garver Harriet Read Ot Wooster Mary, Helle Mildred Patterson Methodist Church West Salon Tok Part sJl Indias

Local visitors and delegates circulate through Massillon area

Burbank notes show July 7 reunion of Epworth league delegates Tre Maisnes Edna Edgar and Hallie Smith with Howie after Massillon visit. Other visitors include Mrs Wm Buros, Mrs High Crawford in Dayton, Mrs Edith Otto in Pennsylvania, Belva Overs in Canaan, Tom Holloway and Rev Holloway from Akron and Pennsylvania, Jennie Brickman Creston, Martie Gast near Wooster, Lee Feeman and Miss Mary Stine from Creston, Cyrus Young's sister visit, and Mr and Mrs Joya Saver Ashland.

Tre Maisnes Edna Edgar Hallie Smith Massillon Howie Navarre Wilnot Wm. Buros High Crawford Dayton Edith Otto Pennsylvania C .W. Weiser Belva Overs Canaan Tom Holloway Akron Rev. Holloway Hie Uh Mr Mig Joya Saver Ashland Eera

Card of Thanks for Mrs Barbara Braunneck

We express our gratitude for the many kindnesses shown us after the death of our mother Mrs Barbara Braunneck at the funeral we assure all that we are grateful for the many expressions of sympathy from friends and neighbors James Albert Braunneck family

Barbara Braunéck James Albert Braun

Smithville Fourth of July Draws Immense Crowds

Smithville on July 8 enjoyed a grand Fourth of July with a crowd filling the square platform and streets. Events included a morning band concert, noon ball game won by single men, afternoon contests, Maypole drill, and a large fireworks display. Local residents reported no incidents, and visitors poured in, with notable attendees and performances including Miss Jessie Hartzler and Celia Thing wae the pianist and G J P Blough directing a chorus.

Smithville Wooster Jenine Rhoads Durmereca Walfrid Yatee Don Gilbert Svond G.J P. Blough W W Norris Norris Cleveland Livydelton Wim Findley Rsorget Kharly Point Brazza -Madamesolly Petrodella de Arvil San Francisco Viola Liberty Zoe Caskey

Cleveland blaze survivor escapes with minor ankle injury

A Friday fire in Cleveland forced a dramatic escape from a burning building. The unidentified woman fled with a minor ankle injury and an unclear head injury, receiving treatment at the scene. Fire crews investigated the cause as neighborhoods watched the rescue unfold.

Cleveland

Memorial Tribute to Mrs Carl Bixler

Memorial notice honors Mrs. Carl Bixler of Wayne Township Housekeepers club. It recalls fifty years of service and leadership as president and secretary, praising her devotion to faith, charity, and community. Her death is mourned as a loss to friends, family, and the club, yet framed as a triumph in heaven.

Carl Bixler

Kodoi Dyspepsia Guru Digests What You Eat

A compact note presents a peculiar health quip about digestion and appetite. It mentions a guru figure and a playful phrase about meals and digestion, reflecting a humorous or satirical item from a newspaper page.

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