Wooster Woman Iva Reits 96 Dies at Home with Family
Mrs Iva Reits aged in her 96th year and Wooster’s oldest resident died Saturday night at her daughter Mrs Louis Shibley’s home on Beall Avenue. Born in Hesse Darmstadt Germany she came to America with Simon Reits and lived in Wooster over 60 years. Survived by daughter Mrs Shibley and sons Andrew and Simon Reits, funeral held 2 pm Tuesday at Shibley residence with interment in Wooster Cemetery.
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Wooster
Walf
Woosters
Ivan Reits
Louis Shibley
Beall Avenue
Reits
Hesse Darmstadt
Ger
America
Simon Reits
Chambersburg
Anld
Simpn
Adam
Shibley
Andrew Reits
New Castle
Woost
German Evangelical Church
Insane at Bridal Altar Divorce Petition Filed
Martha Ross of near Lakeville filed for divorce from Loyd H. Ross through attorney McClure & Smyser on a marriage begun September 28. She alleges neglect and failure to support their two year old daughter, plus extreme cruelty and abuse. Ross reportedly was insane from 1900 to 1902 at Catskill hospital, and she asks the court to annul the marriage if his insanity at the time negated the union.
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Martha Ross
Near
Lakeville
McClure & Smyser
Loyd H. Ross
Avea
Ross
Catomicts Hospital
Tras
The Coast plans serial story The Triumph of Michael Sea
The Coast a Seattle monthly magazine devoted to the West announces a serial by its editor called The Triumph of Michael Sea set during the Klondyke era. It will feature scenes and life in the West and cost one dollar for a year or six months for subscriptions.
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the Coast
Seattle
West
Particu
Michael Sea
Kent
Wilhelm
Wanape
Tragic theft case and memorial notes in Wooster July 1902
A Sharpstown area report describes a grand jury complaint against former resident Putnata Brad dee Strong, with Miss Yohe alleging a theft at the Katehkerhecarr Safe Deposit. The safe was opened and valuables mostly vanished though some jewelry and pawn ticket claims were noted. Also a tribute to Mackay of Salt Lake praising his lifelong friendship and Americanism, and a local weather and sales blurb conclude.
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New York
Tatata Putnata
Braddee
Pollece
Strong
Eich
Weiuts
Strong Miss Yohe
Eri
Mackay
Salt Lake
HO Lannan
Kim
California
Wooster News Roundup Quick Bits Of October Life
A crowded mix of Wooster area notes covers travels and visits by locals and guests, wartime era work, and upcoming community events. Highlights include trips to Mt Vernon and Massillon, a war material delivery, a train delay near Loudonville, and plans for a Baptist assembly at Hiawatha Park. Local engagements feature church ice cream stands, a theatre recital, and a Mexican veterans reunion scheduled for Millersburg.
Rare storms of Chifkoo and a sea loss noted
Fragmentary lines describe rare storms affecting Chifkoo and a sea loss. The garbled text mentions Baubach & Boyde and references a Hob Eb Sot Seok 2, but no clear events, dates, or identifiable entities.
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Hess
Baubach& Boyde
Social Notes From University Events and Bachelor Club Meeting
Summer term social calendar opens with a university reception hosted by 416 young alumni or guests. Fletcher orchestra provided music and light refreshments accompanied the evening. Bachelor club gathering at North Grant Street featured eight of ten members, Horace Miller and Will Robertson present, with James McClarran as president and toastmaster. Warren Ketster granted weeklong exemption from obligations. Invigations issued for a July 20 event and other modest social notices.
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Horace Miller
Dittsburs
Will Obertson
Iiz Pa
Fue
James McClarran
Warren Ketster
Big Snake Sightings Reported Near Cedar Valleys
A well known dealer on Lite and Stories, said to be the source, describes a large snake seen last summer near the old Abarga toil now near Cedar Valleys. Witnesses Sam Gaipes and Gen Miller of Wooster confirmed sighting. Smyser notes the head and tail distances suggest about 14 feet in length.
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Aloosvusser
Abarga
Cedar Valleys
Smyser
Girbes
Obituary Notes Describe Local Death and Funeral Details
Obituary notes recount the death of Liank White son of Mrs WHI White in Kansas Dry May after a lung disease. The service included pallbearers Ernest Thomen Peter Sheioer MoS Nachtrieh and others. interment followed in Shreve. Survived by multiple family members including two brothers Cyrus Swarts and Noswarts and several children. Funeral services were held at the house with burial in Shreve.
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Louis Shites
Tansy Eld ‘Iends
Ernest, Thomen
Peter Sheioer
Mos Nachtrieh
Frederick Armin
Wm. Nerd
Brederich
Liank White
Whi) White
Adama
Kansas
Old Friends
Beacher Richard
Jace Ke
Chester Owarts
Long
Giresiaetcaf Plain Township
Dred
Chester
Frederler
Tedehiog
den Merkel
Psenx
Ain Stanfard M
Aller
Syars
Shreve
Edgar M Saearts
Chicago
Carrie Swarts
Alexinder Nicholson
Cantoo
Cyrus Swarts
Wayne County
Noswarts
Richland County
Glass Works Progress Hindered by Bad Weather
The Glass Works project is behind schedule due to inclement weather. Two small buildings were affected and foundation excavations for the main building are underway. No work has started on the stack yet, aside from two other workers.
Wooster Council Debates Bell Company Franchise
At Wooster city council, officials discuss a Bell Telephone franchise blocking plan, street and sewer repairs, and alley openings. Reports cover gutter cleaning, bridge costs, and paving errors, with votes on ordinances and street work and delays over underground conduits.
University Buildings Strive to Complete This Spring
Crip items of information from various climes report efforts to finish two university buildings in Rushville Missouri and Philadelphia gear. Myers Long will complete the Sever ence hall by the desired time though equipment may lag. Academy building hoped under roof in two weeks. wiring contract awarded with mill plant cables and conduits, costing about 10000 plus fixtures.
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Mark Dunn
Albert
Fenton
Rushville
Philadelphia
Alexander
Chicago
Jake
Peru
Ind
New York
George Baker
Streonous
Ieee
Schoos
Myers & Long
Hall
Academy
Jurhtuipe
Two Low Price Items Offered Until Stock Runs Out
Limited stock prompts low prices on two items for the season. The sale names the items at reduced rates while supplies last. Sales emphasis on urgency and discount, with stock depletion likely to end the offer.
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Washington
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New Pittsburg
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Social Notes
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Swarts
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Vanover
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Spruce Street
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Saybolt Avenue
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Grant Street
Larwill Street
Zimmerman
Oak C Company
Millarsburg, Wooster & Orrville Telephone Company
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Bell
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Liflersburg & Orrville Company
Price
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Manilla
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Duffy
Calumet River
Meir
Port-au Prince
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Sean‘ Tryean
M Fiurmin
Salnave
Cape Haitien
Nord
M. Firmin
Rich & Blough Builders
E. Gov. Pub. Square
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