Wooster and vicinity news from the Daily Republican
Readable items detail local happenings in Wooster and Wayne County including weather, harvests, fires, repairs, and social notes. Mentioned are trains, strikes, church lectures, funerals, moves, visits, and scattered family news with numerous local names and places.
Contemptible Vandalism Lands Orrville Man in Jail
William Merrill of Orrville is ordered jailed in default of $200 after allegedly planning revenge against farmer Isaac Blackstone. Trees on the Taggart farm were damaged Thursday night as 250 peach and pear trees were broken or ruined. Merrill pleaded not guilty before Mayor Neiswanger, with strong evidence cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Merrill
Orrville
Merrill
Isaac Blackstone
Taggart
Blackstone
Marrill
Neiswanger
Fragmented Local Notice From Sandusky and Nearby Areas
Fragmentary OCR text reports various incidents and notices across Sandusky, Massillon, and nearby locales. It mentions a professorship figure at Widowville with lung trouble, a barber in Ton assigned, a man moving to city life to make bricks, and U S marshals in Cleveland. It also references a near Ashland man in shade fighting with his hands, a mistaken rifle incident in Massillon district, and mines along west lines. An elder in United Brethren church died after army service, with a brief wartime note. A late Thursday morning acrobat and tight rope performer in Waverly is mentioned, with garbled phrases throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Kelly
New York
W. D. McClure
H. H. Bissell
Greersville
E. V. Shayfer
Trinity Church
Colambug
W. O. Beebe
Will Everly
Allegheny
Orrville
Wooster
Joseph Mckeal
Philadelphia
Gus. Berry
Minerva Swarts
Akron
Kate McDonald
Joseph Culler
Kenton High School
Carnes
Beall Avenue
Fred Bowman
Moa J
Wm. Bowman
Huntington
Ind
Noda
Anthony Leies
Julia Beebe
Olla F. Kieffer
Cleveland
Christian Endeavorers
Wm. Steesle
Corry
Jacob Palmer
Frederick Cline
M. A. Steele
Galion
Thomas J. McLowery, Jr
Thos
J. McLowery
Jennie D. Mugnelman
East Union
Will H. Hubbell
National Institute of the Young Pope Christian Union
United Presbyterian Church
Joseph Myers
Leslie, Mich
Bloomington
Elizabeth Brown
Horatio
F. E B. Wright
J.N Pani
Capt. Panis
Mutual Life Insurance Co
N. Y
J. W. Scott
Widowville
Alvin D. Betz
Barberton
Farmad
Sandusky
U. S
Marsha Donovan
Haskell
Clealand
Jerome Enok
Ashland
Walter Moyer
Massillon
Sithia
Ajrhart
P Yeaidige
United Brethren Church
Andersonville
Isingin Waverly
Dr. Rat
Plot Within Labor Ranks Aims at Washington Uprising
A corrupted narrative describes a plan by Knights of Labor and allied unions to spark a national uprising within six months. Leaders allegedly sought to fund a 5000-strong march to Washington allied with Coxey’s movement, aiming to pressure government for coal mine nationalization and broader labor unity against rival factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Juli
Knights of
Uabot
Powderly
Gepprali
Meagurer Hayes
Terence V
Isinot
Pullman
Labor
Federation
Knights
Hayes
Irk
Bishop
Martin
West
Coxey
Washington
Oxey
St. Louis
Knights of Labor
Organized Labor
America
Amerna
Atlantic
Ife
Gulf
Lakes
United States
Brotherhoods of Locomotive
American Federation of Labor
Union Little Blowers
American Railway Union
Brotherhood of Railway Telegraph Operators
Mason
Gonapwacy
Vollmin
Fragmentary medical ad text for piles treatment with unclear details
Fragmented OCR snippet mentions piles and a medical context with unclear names and addresses. No coherent event or person details are discernible.
Reduced Rates for Cheap Denver Trips by Pennsylvanian Lines
The Pennsylvania Lines announce low summer fares for Denver excursions, with return limits aligned to major events in August and September. Tickets available to the public via ticket agents or F. Van Dusen, Chief Assistant General Passenger Agent, Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn- Buras
Denver
Mystic Shrine
League of American Eelmen
Pennsylvania Lines
F. van Dusen
Pittsburg
Local notes mix in Wooster area visits and legal cases
A string of short items from Wooster and nearby towns mentions visits by Miss Tv and Mrs Hughes in Nashville, and by Roy Shank. Attorney news from Orrville and Ashland flags fees in a homicide case. Various residents, relatives, and guests visit sites in Wooster, Orrville, and island areas with little cohesive story beyond a routine local notices snapshot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Tv
Shreve
I Hughes
Nashville
Roy Shank
Nasville
Mrg Williams
Daught
Philip Ellsperman
Will
Doylestown Journal
Joh Sweendy
Wooster
Eliza Covert
Orrile
Chas. Hennell
Arrville
Pilon
Manetiel Independent
Clement B. Veer
Mooster
Warren Tribune
Helga Jett
Fies
Salem News
Ek Frank Robinson
Orrville
James Mullins
Sop
Walter
Ashland
Campbell & Semple
Kinod
Higsem
Dante Jenteal
Bobllinge
Campbell &Semplé
Hissem & Waterson
Haid
Balger
Labor unrest blamed on Debs and politics across states
Chauncey M Depew, per The Times, argues labor troubles stem from prolonged industrial decline and Debs driven actions. He cites Pullman boycott, state vs federal authority clashes, Populist influence, and political maneuvering enabling strikes and traffic disruptions. He notes federal powers and inter state regulation as central to the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lospon
Chauncey M Depew
the Times
Cable
United States
Mr Debs
American Railway Union
Depew
Debs
Great Northern
Pullman
Bielande
Mr. Depew
Cort
Hig Tritory
California
Capitol
Cleveland
Congress
Levbland
Fourteenth Fourth of July Sparks Local News
A local boy of about 12 was severely injured by a horse kick near the Zook farm. Levi Carmony sustained internal injuries from a fall while unloading a wagon. A York farm bull attacked cattle, killing two cows and a calf but was not slaughtered. Evan Moore, 66, died from coal mine injuries near Doylestown. Community harvest reports cheer Empire Minder output. A family dispute in Clinton Street sparked gossip. Townsfolk report visiting Columbus family return home. A group camped near Easton with lively stories. Japlestown Journal notes miner Jap Moss fatally injured at Waggoner mine. Local wells and drilling machinery moved to Wooster and Valley House. Several social visits and trips noted in Preston and Fairview areas. Five bicyclists observed near Fourth celebrations, with concerns over animal safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yal Bouin
Dritton
McElhenis
Easton
Fred Dyale
Orrville
Old County
Aston
Beaver Dam
John Petit
Sterling
Bath
Jacob Hartel
Jwife
Ware
Eliza Whiteside
Sterling UE
Mr.Etling
Marshallville
Orrin
John Seiberiig
Pulten
R. Knapp
Doylestown
Clinton
Clark Hotel
Cleveland
Newark
Warwick
Charley Johnson
O V. Ruth
Youba
Atheny County
H Warner
Congress
H. Seiberling
Kent Redett
Fredericksburg
Hometown
Boden Bros
David Frank
Homer
Mallory
Cynpran Eeet
West Salen
C. MM. Lovett
Shreve
D. G. Evans
Marie Egker
Hattie
Eva Immel
West Salem
Palnesville
F.B. Barnett
L. L. Smith
Mansfield
Mra. D
Reichard
West Balem
Killback Creek
John Esselburn
Congress Township
Ipith
Sheridan
Mifflin Letter
Irs
Emma Staman
Shrdve
Ross
Houston
C. L. & W. Station
Doylestown Journal
A Humani Society
Amistis
W. W Garver
Lattasburg
Gus Lambigger
Wallace
Wetter
Daylestown Journal
The
Wapa Job Egamtwshlakrwe
Epiatie
Lake Luna
Wadsworth
11Th Regiment
Dalton
Harberton
Massillon
Howells Mining Co
Erwin Heirs
Anthony E. Owens
Crescent
Jefferson Pontias
Dalfor
Salamry
W A. Wikmot
Squire V.j. Sotiensh
Burton City
Jeast
J A. D. Dawson
Bover Falls
H. B. Jameson
Sellars
Baltimore
Alice
Stiella
Baba
Carrie $Chitz
Wheeling
Fewonths
Mra —~ Jackson
Rd. Mosganroth
Elliott, Rittman
Relahére
Friendsy
Astiland
Ethel Lerch
Wooster
Icey Emery
Polk
Ed MacConnell
Gurlanth
Welch
Ornville Crescent
Ek. C
W. A Case
Laura Saal
Ella Barton
A. Fogel
Will Smith
Mr. A. Fogel
Myre
Johnson Sweeney
Philadelphia
Cape May
LB. Beach
Rockport
Cuyahogs County
W. J. White
Medina
Hi F Nai Company
Ashlang Press
James Todd
Dr. Todd
J. W. Harvey
Hayesville
G. W. Snowberger
Lado
Nova
Sherman Sheets
Delphos
E. J. Miller
Wobster
Canton
China
Uh Dibon
John Zook
Degue
Bixlers
Andrew Sonnedecker
Bixler
David
Younker
Jacob Younker
Helfer
Mr. Younker
Pdor
Uly 11
Evan Oore
Br. Morse
Wales
Beacon Liege
Empire Minder
Clinton Street
Chicago
Ed L. Pollock
Columbus
George Jackson
Pittsburg
Japlestown Journal
Kyran Moss
Himetown
Waggoner
Moss
Anelter
Ces
Seville
Miss Crane
Martin and Son
Valley House
Preston Journal
Fred Barnhart
Apple Creek
Jack Steinmetz
Philip Whenséttlar
Frank A. Peake
Tulsy
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Child Injuries Reported From Local Accidents
Robbie Hall, three, son of John C. Hall of the Third ward, fell from a coal wagon and fractured his left shoulder though he cried at first. Lee Craighead Jr. dislocated his left elbow and fractured above the wrist after a bicycle accident on North Market street. he endured severe pain but recovered with surgical care. Volunteers from the communities of Alliance and Wooster were noted visiting and hosting locals at farms and homes, with various citizens, families, and visitors mentioned in daily notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veland
C. E. McAfea
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Janeick
Waynesburg
Stark County
R. A. Leidy
Entiogis
Matebauviliewa
T. H. Elser
Ganfield
Ross W. Fock
Northpot
John J. Blandford
Xenia
Ooster
Violetta Barrett
Western Union Telegraph Co
W. L.firestone
Vialt Wither
Wm. H. Baker
Charles Burr
Hockford St
Yiaiting Wooster
L. P. Qhliger
W. G Sullivan
Vel Millers-burg
C. Adams
Millersburg
Ronald McDonald
Wyaland
Fia
Cantonarry
Huber
Kate McDonald
Cleveand
Ya Hughes
Helen McGregor
Missy Azers
Grace
Dora Morgan
Mary Rahm
Clara Durstine
Mary Robertson
J. D. Beer
Bucyrus
Frank Logan
Havenville
C. B. Baird
Child
Burton City
Edith Snyder
Lodi
the Archer
P. &. Seas
Orrville
Wm. Mauk
Massillon
Wooster
Daly Beach
Chicago
Jane Robertson
M. L. Carruthers
Mansfield
Alice Firestone
H. Fisher
South
Texas
Charles Alexander
Louise Simon
Mary Strong
Loudonville
Perry Strowg
Kate Bevard
Fred Leopold
W. W. Crile
C. W. McClure
McClure & Hinton
Piqua
Columbus
Kev C.schaeffer
Rochester
N. Y
Gurney Coleman
Kit McDonald
Philadelphia
Geo. P. Atwater
St. James Episcopal Church
Ts. Blackford
North Market Street
James ‘K. Snyder
Burbank
C. A. Mellen
Coun
D. E. Spade
WH. Wright
J. B. Gish
Sterling
W. W. Garver
Lattasburg
H. Miller
F. J. Miller
J. B. Meech
Geo. Jackson
A. E. Stepfield
Doylestown
Geo. W. Hershey
Easton
Frank Griffith
S. N. Coe
J. W. Bricker
Smithville
Robt. Lucas
Mt. Eaton
Jacob Yearhart
J. 8. Snyder
Robbie
John C. Hall
Third Ward
J. W. Lehr
Lee Craighead, Jr
Gedo, W. Hyall
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McClele
Baker
Pickle Wardhouse
Clevéland
International Christian
St. Wayne
Rhodes
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Asimany
Indsa
Ayne County
Eely Republican
Ark
Itha Shale Brick Works
Gatewood
OTS
North Street
K. Elson
Gatewood Jubilee Singers
Amoun- Roputson, Jr
P Frick
Ublican
Yajor
Reddick
Faum Farm
Nea Agro
Milton See
Overholt & O
Shell
Chester Township
H. Young
Tar Deak
Snyder
Spink Street
Sweeney
Charles
J. Miller
Wright
East Lar
Tig Epublican
Antiexoen
West Larwill
Wayne Depot
Wooster Rick and Clay
Albed
Tor Wooster
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Hachelle
Wayne Township
Pere and
Falafeta
Edward Thomson
R. Thomson
Bishop Thomson
Benjamin Thomson
Baptist Church
Woooster
H. R. Smith
W. P. Snyder
E. B. Childs
Mary Hollowell
Attica
Albert W. Fetzers
Misa Dollie Smith
Jesse Boone
Lima
Era
M. A. Miler
Piate
A. Boyd
Mang I
Harley H. Zeigler
Martin Funk
Col
C. V. Hard
E. A. Bowman
New Lisbon
Yoder
Ethel Foltz
John Jioohpaton
Jones
Hellaire
Baan
Frank Harbaugh
Hartzell
D. W. Glenn
Ware Piers
United
Natieatey
Ben Douglas
Mise
Dale Douglas
A. W. Hoffman
Carl and
Battie
C. L. Hoffman
South Walnut Street
Mary J. Liggst
Geo. Liggett
John Knox
Reedsburg
Daugherty
J. B. Taylor
Emmitt
Taylor
G. P. Grosscup
Charlestown
W. Va
Dolly Coffey
Columbia
Robert Coffey
Gilbert Coffey
Sally Coffey
St. Paul
Omaha
Pennsylvania
Laubach & Boyd
R. B. Mefarland
Laubach
London Times
St. Vitus
Dr. Wheeler
G. K.watts
Brandyne
J. W. Brant Co
Albion, Mich
Laubach & Boyd, Wooster
Hioney Co
Laubach & Oyd
Willi Badia
Alliance Review
Jacob Fridk
Alliance
Pearl Thomas
Dalton Gazette
Fisher
C. B. Feasel
Gertie Scott
Experimental Farm
Childrens
Philip Wentling
Mrnisher Coptter
Samuel Coulter
L. Conold
Ray
North Buckeye St
Geo. A. Fisher
Ironstobl
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Hast Houtti Street
C. Frick's Warehouse
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Dally
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L'Cuiuss
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Pittsburgh Bank For Savings, Trustees
Fourth Ave
Pittsburgh
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New York Weekly Tribune
Wooster Republican
Wayne County
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Tne Reepublican
Daily Republican
NEW York Tribune
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York Tribune
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Republican
Webster
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