Ben Greet Woodland Players to Stage At Campus Amphitheatre
Prof J H Dickason leads city audience to see Ben Greet Woodland Players perform As You Like It and A Midsummer Night's Dream near Hoover cottage with Holden's approval. Toronto Globe praises the production as harmonizing with trees and garden ambience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J H. Dickason
Ben ‘Great
Woodland
Holden
Greet
Hoover Cottage
Chicago
Damrosch
Torono Tri‘uce
Toronto University
Ben Greet Woodland
Aharon
Titania
Call for Checks on Wooster National Bank Creditors
Creditors of the Wooster National Bank are urged to call for their supplemental dividend checks at once. Checks will be available for a short time only and, if not collected, will be returned to Washington causing delay in recovery. Visit the Commercial Bank to secure payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phere
The
Wooster National Bank
Washington
Community Notes From July Weekend Gatherings
July 14 updates show Mary Ritter returning home from Madison. Ella Owan of Cleveland visited her brother Ben Haskins and sister Mrs John Oller last week. Delilah Snell had her house re roofed. Old Folks Day slated at Presbyterian church next Sunday. Chas Orr and daughter of Warwick and Sarah Fetzer of Akron visited friends and attended Saturday’s social. Verda Boyd attended a Creston party. Minnie Phillips of Medina and Geo Smith with mother of Busbenk were town callers. Baseball club to play at Smithville on Saturday. Cemetery society social drew liberal patronage. twenty gallons of ice cream were sold. They will give what on July 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ritter
Madison Bure
Ella Owan
Cleveland
Ben Haskins
John Oller
Delilah Snell
Presbyterian Church
Chas. Orr
Warwick
Sarah Fetzer
Akron
Verda Boyd
Creston
Minniie Phillips
Medina
Geo. Smith
Busbenk
Fbiny
Smithville
Local notes from Blachleille July 14
J C Sidle confined to the house with general disability. Ross McClure and a lady friend visit. Misa Zimmerman of near Wouvster called on Niss Verda Hostetler last Saturday evening. Sidle’s second son injured moving machinery in the barn. William Baird’s daughter injured by a fork prong while getting off a load of hay. Adria Swarts has the best corn field around here. A man has been seen taking pictures of farm residents. The threshing machine is audible in the area. Wheat quality is good though not large in size. Mr Hersh berger visited Saturday evening after an absence. Fr McClore and family spent Sunday with his sister Mrs Hberhart. Prof Straffer’s carpenters near completion of his barn. big improvement to the place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Sidle
Ross McClure
Misa Zimmerman
Wouvster
Niss Verda Hostetler
Sidle
William Baird
Adria Swarts
Hershberger
Fr. McClore
Mra Hberhart
Straffers
Pilenic plans and local notices in Burbank area
July 14 report from Burbank outlines views on an approaching public event in Armtrong area with references to Smithville Wooster and Madisonbore transport plans for attendees. Mentions visitors from St Louis Cleveland and North Lawnhike, and a July birth as local news. several names appear in scattered notes.
Unclear Names in Fragmentary Note
Fragmentary OCR lists several names including Daniel o Bodgo Aad Hlorencs Belle Jurdook tot Rittman and Ria rig eee Eagle RN BCE 2 with no further context or event details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel o.Bodgo
Hlorencs
Belle Jurdook
Tot Rittman Ae
Ria Rig Eee Eagle
Wooster Notes Highlight Local Events And Incidents
Monday’s Wooster items report a Pennsylvania lines pay car visit, Lutheran Sunday school picnic planned for Chippewa Lake on July 28, and Nina Patton Win earning second and third in a 215 trot. Injuries to Charles Hoffacker from ice tongs, election board update for Milton township, and a strong Wayne Balding & Loan Co performance contrast with general town news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Lines
Wooster
Lutheran Sunday School
Chippewa Lake
Nina Patton
Armstrong
East Livrool
Nina
Charles Hoffacker
Wooster Ice Company
Card of Thanks for Ellen Wille
We extend our thanks to neighbors and friends who kindly assisted us during the sickness and death of our sister and aunt Ellen Wille. Alvin Wills and nieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Wille
Alvin Wills
Local notes from Fredericktown and surrounding area
Fredericktown July 136 residents report travel and family visits. Mina Orra Kedett returns from Boston. Haller at Newark visits Kedett family. Frederick Snyder and Mrs Scott with children visit from Massillon. Fred Hurst from Columbus visits brothers and winters here. Katherine Stocker visiting sister Geo Rumbaugh Wooster. Kendall family attend Holmesville funeral. Miss Mary McCulloch hosts Sabbath school. Geo Mechlin loses ends of three fingers in rope accident. Ming Sara Teisher and Miss Mirran Tylock in nearby towns. Union services at Methodist church with Rev. Kheyer. Miss Grace Spencer hosts Lyman Kaiser. Viola Sizeon from Wooster hospital visiting home. J B McCormick and Mrs Sarah Dodd with Miss Locy Armstrong prepare for Chautauqua. McCulloch to Medina for brother-in-law visit. Math McKelvey's sister wedding in Pensylvania noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mina Orra Kedett
Boston
Haller
Newark
Mere
Frederick Snyder
W C. Scott
Massillon
Fred Hurst
Columbus
Katherine Stocker Iy
Geo Rumbaugh
Wooster
Austin Kendall
Local society notes from Mansfield and surrounding towns
July 14 observations show Harvey Hemperly and family of Mansfield visiting S F Speck and family. Elizabeth Piper visited D N Swangood’s at West Salem on Tuesday. Frank Weaver and wife of Cleveland with Mrs Smith and children from St. Louis spent two weeks with Daniel Weaver before returning home Thursday. William Labban returned from Columbus and is threshing. Mrs Artis Cram of early spent Saturday with village friends. Mrs Ethel Little and daughter of Canton visit S W Jackson. Miss Katharine Weaver and a Cleveland friend enjoy vacations with James Weaver and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Hemperly
Mansfield
S F Speck
Elizabeth Piper
D. N
Ethel Little
Canton
S. W. Jackson
Katharine Weaver
Friend
Cleveland
James Weaver
Antique Chairs Bequeathed to Wooster University
The Cleveland papers report Miss Mae Pepper’s will probated after her death, leaving two ornamental chairs to Wooster University. Pepper, a Wooster alumna and renowned multilingual journalist and author, shaped local culture and literature, translating works and contributing to Italian News.
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Cleveland
Mae Pepper
Wooster University
Phin
J Ler
Mary
Pepper
Europe
Geo. W. Pepper
United States
Milan
Italy
Maida and Matrons
New France
Canada
Misa Pepper
Miss Pepper
Ohio Women's Press Club
Hia
Iaet
Jesus
Fairly Good Scores by Co gD Canton and Wooster Shooters
Shreve unit Co D G and Canton Co C and Wooster Co P fired on the local range east of the city under Major C. Gerlaczn. Fair results with Co H posting the top score and Co D second. Individual scores included Corporal B H J Miller 90, Captain W K Miller 84, Private H N Bebout 94, Captain M R Limb 91, Sergeant A Weber 83.
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Co Dg
Shreve
Co. C
Canton
Co. .P
Wooster
C. Gerlacn
Co. H
Co. D. Hach
Tan
BH. J Miller
W. K. Miller
H N Bebout
M. KR. Limb
Weber
Lisut C. Jd. Houser
Kb. V
A. P Rope
Sargt WC
Wolfe
Corporal J. & Eachellman
Wheat crop report and local visits in New Pittsburg
New Pittsburg reports a farmer Joan Foss harvesting wheat at 31 bushels per acre. Local visitors include Henry Hemperly of Madisonburg, F Speck’s family, Mrs. J M Weaver in Red Haw, and clergy travel by Rev B F Eberhart to Missouri. Several residents and relatives across Canton, Wooster, Akron, Cleveland, and West Salem are noted visiting or staying with local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Foss
Henry Hemperly
Madisonburg
F. Speck
Eugene Lance
Speck
J M Weaver
Red Haw
John Zsigler
Wittenberg College
Howard Little
Mildred
Canton
F H. Rice
Wooster
Rice
Solomon Prewer
Tail
Martha Fry
Reedsburg
Dollie Ranfman
Arlie Crumm
Akron
Kate Weaver
Cleveland
Epant Sanday
David Messmore
West Salem
Jacob Heckman
Chester
James Wise
Solomon Premer
B. F. Eberhart
Arapahoe
Neb
Southeastern Misouri
Harvey Hemperly
Altheu
Mansfeld
S. F. Spack
Dallas Speck
Mmi Apitola Museelman Yague
Ehland
Eli Snader
FINGERS TAKEN OFF Farmer of Fredericksburg Vic tim of Accident
Fredericksburg July 14 items note visits and events around town. References to Miss Laura Leeper returning from Detroit, Sandusky, Cleveland. Dr George Rombaugh hosting church missionary groups. J B McCormick and relatives planning a two week Chautauqua trip. many local visits to Cleveland and Wooster. a Bay funeral officiated by Tylock. lawn fete by the Y P S C at Congregational church. multiple shs and visitors from Canton, Boston, Canton, and Fort Wayne. wedding of McClevey sister in Pennsylvania. several residents noted visiting relatives and attending reunions.
Church Folks Gather For Sunday School And Local News
Ridell on East Clay street hosted Miss Mary McColloughs Sunday school class last Thursday at her North Mall home for a pleasant gathering with a reported fine time. Miss Grace Spencer entertained Mr Kager of Cleveland last Saturday and Supply. Miss Mand NuConkey visited Shreve. George Mechlin helped unload hay last Friday at A B. Dhamans suffered a serious accident when ropes in the parlor twisted and Ms Michthis fingers were crushed and amputated. Dr L F Long and his brother Dr Pierce Long aided. Commissioner John Harrison and wife of Wooster spent Sunday in town. Dr Keyes of Cleveland, superintendent of Wooster district Methodist, preached Sunday night in the local Methodist church and was well received. Word arrived Monday of the death of William Lytle at Gallipolia his body brought here Tuesday Funeral Thursday at his late home at 10 oclock Interment at the east Side cemetery services by Rev Dale Ciitz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Micchith
L. F. Long
Pierce Long
Holmenvills
John Harrison
Wooster
Keyes
Cleveland
Methodist Church
William Lytle
Gallipolia
Dale Ciitz
County Bills Allowed By Commissioners List Reads Like Ledger
The county commissioners approved a series of bills including culvert pipe from tinlion Iron Works and Galion Iron Works, bridge work payments to Jacob Meier Wm Urelsinger D B E Martin and Ralph Lytle, court house ice for Edward Young, printing and postage expenses, water rent from City of Wooster, charity visitations, and various other small charges totaling numerous dollars and cents. Strong entities include the named contractors firms and individuals such as tinlion Iron Works Jacob Meier Wm Urelsinger D B E Martin Edward Young and Galion Iron Works. The list records payments for plumbing livery and typewriter items among county expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinlion Iron Works
Smith Premier Typewriter Co
F. Coe
Stone
Jacob Meier
Wm. Urelsinger
D. BE. Martin
Edward Young
Iee
Court House
Frank Markley
Sam.uel
Freeman
T W. Orr
Galion Iron Works
Tazette Printing Co
D. Staller
Ralph Lytle
Woman Hit by Electric Car Near Strongville
A woman was struck near Strongville by an electric car at about 1 80 p m. She was thrown under the wheels and the injuries were described as very serious.
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Strongville
Brakeman Injured at Creston in Train Yard Accident
Fred Broker, brakeman on the Wheeling line, suffered severe injuries at Creston near the Wheeling station while attempting to mate a coupling. His right foot was lacerated badly and amputated above the ankle. He lost part of the leg and was taken to Massillon hospital. Broker, 18, was married with four children and resided in Newark.
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Fred Broker
Wheeling
Creston
Crksbad
Ae. Y
J. W. Drvin
Massillon
Broker
Newark
Storm winds cause damage near Madisonburg
A severe windstorm struck Madisonburg early Monday evening bringing heavy rain and widespread damage. A large barn owned by Lyman Duretine was toppled and shade trees were blown down in a pasture belonging to Mrs J R Morr, who suffered the greatest losses among locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madisonburg
Lyman Duretine
J. R. Morr
Mra. Morr
Fox Terrier Poisoning Sparks Reward Offer
W G Elias grocer and Mrs Bliss report their Fox Terrier Bonnie died after being poisoned in the kitchen. The dog was let out Sunday evening into a fenced yard, suggesting the poison was tossed over the fence. Mrs Bliss offers a $26 reward for the arrest and conviction of the poisoner.
Water Works Changes To City Mains
Workmen changed valves to reroute water from Apple creek to Reddick reservoir on Sunday under James A. Fisher. Water off 8 am to 11 am with minimal consumer disruption. Future shut downs planned Sundays with notice. current system delivers more water in eight hours than last year’s 24 at lower cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Applecreek
Reddick
James A. Fisher
Fisher
Family Quarantined After Diphtheria Visit
Dr D Braden was summoned Sunday afternoon to the home of Bel Flory opposite the Wooster Brewing and Artificial Ice plant to treat Bel Florys eight year old daughter. The child suffered a severe diphtheria attack and the family began quarantine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Braden
Bel Flory
Barrett Place
Wooster Brewing & Artificial Ice Plant
Flory
Suit on Note Filed in Orrville Court
Lily Orr of Orrville sues Charles Kaft of Orrville in common pleas court to recover on a note for 0 dollars dated March 1, 1904 with 7 percent interest. Frank Fischer transferred the note to the defendant. Kean and Adair represent the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lily Orr
Orrville
Common Pleas Court
Chas
Kaft
Nets
Frank—Fischer
Fischer
Kean & Adair
Died Suddenly at 66 in Applecreek
Anthony Stauffer, 66 years 7 months 23 days of Applecreek, died suddenly Sunday evening from heart disease. He is survived by his widow Mrs Stauffer and one son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Stauffer
Applecreek
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