City council fails to meet quorum amid bids and sewer talks
The council did not convene a proper session Monday night due to no quorum as Kisling and Ginter were absent. No action was taken on re advertising for Bever street improvements while Bennett and other residents urged sewer connections to Quinby avenue from the North Market street system. The Daugman alley on East Garwill street was discussed and tiling of the alley was chosen as the relief method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Receas
Nuémbers
Kisling
Ginter
Millersburg
Board of Public A Service
Bever Street
Fboard
Shannon & Wilderson
Quinby Avenue
Modern Woodmen Day Picnic and Reunion Near Ashland
The Modern Woodmen of America chapters in Ashland, Wayne, and Holmes counties host the third annual reunion and a picnic at Odell's Lake on Thursday, August 8, 1907. Two bands and vocal groups perform, speakers address the crowd, a ball game and parade follow a large picnic dinner, with all invited to attend and enjoy an event billed as surpassing former years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of America
Ashland
Wayne
Holmes Counties
Odell's Lake
Marital Troubles Stirred By Heat In Local Divorces
A set of petitions filed Monday for divorce in Stark County reveal three separate cases. Mary E Keim Fouch seeks separation from Marshall S Fouch after a long marriage with no children and claims neglect. Myrtle Miller Patterson seeks divorce from John W Patterson alleging neglect, intoxication, and abuse affecting two children. Robert B Ewing seeks divorce from Julia B Ewing citing gross neglect and alleged infidelity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Fouch
Marshall S. Fouch
Wooster
Stark County
Mary E. Keim. Wertz & Carlin
Fouch
Myrtle Miller Patterson
John W. Patterson
Patterson
Paulding
Bhava
Howard
Wallace
Robert B. Ewing
Rittman
Julia B Ewing
Chicago
Ewing Sawa
Military Band Effort Gains Momentum in Town
July 23 report from Congress notes Horace Myers and wife of Lodi hosted by Dr Basick. Several guests and residents visit, town eyes converting old schoolhouse into town hall if sale succeeds. Plans for new township high school building begin, contractor Peters to start work. Local Dramatic club to stage By the Enemies Hand at Lattasburg next Saturday. Town shows renewed effort to organize a military band with J F Simon as instructor and instruments ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Horace Myers
Lodi
Basick
Alta Hart
Czar
Paineauthe
James B.gartin
Jeanette
Carlin
John Munler
Peters
Onme
Township
Scvboal
Jay Finley
Rowa
Delia Hartse
West Salem
J F Spreng
Agbland
Jackson
Dythia Catlis
Akron
Effie Sudena Long
Ledi
J. H Brown
Wooster
Melissa Warner
Mand and
Sweringen
Winkler
Applecreek
Lattasburg
J. F Simon
Hay crop harvest nears as week ends shock in Shia
July 23 notes show hay nearly gathered and wheat to be shocked by week’s end in Shia community. Family visits recur across local households including Ocher and daughters from Mrs. MYV, and multiple distant relatives making short calls in Wooster, Ashland, Philadelphia, and Plain areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myv. Ocher
West Salem
Frank Weaver
Cleveland
Daniel Weaver
Mies Bertie Schott
Philadelphia
J. F. Schott
Unusually Hot Day Drops Thermometer Readings
After Monday's extreme heat, Tuesday brought a cooler afternoon with downtown thermometers near 90s and country readings lower. The piece notes unusually high temperatures for the present year and contrasts urban pavement warming with open country air.
Sensational shooting in New York leaves two dead
July 28 report from New York states Charles Warner, a former merchant, shot and killed Misa Esther Norling and critically wounded John C. Wilson, a prominent merchant. Several others were endangered as the assailant attempted escape and was apprehended by police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles Warner
Misa Esther Norling
John C. Wilson
Ceivarner
Aldiof
Arayman
Ohioans Hurt in Pennsylvania Rail Accident
July 28 report from Lock Haven Pennsylvania details a collision on the Philadelphia and Erie division of the Pennsylvania Railroad near Ferney. Injured were Louise Johnson of Youngstown Ohio and W H Became Son of Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockhaven
Ferney
Phila Feels
Erie
Pennsylvania Road
Louise Johnson
Youngstown
Ohio
Ceveland
Applecreek Notes Highlight Local Guests and Homes
Applecreek July 28. Mingy Siveragon of A Wink er and family visits Miss Wynda Gilmore guest at Mrs Alice Flory Sara Dr Marshall and family. Of Cackoos guests of L Bo Weetond Mollie Scott Fr iaw sister Michael Cottertnd and Walter Hartshorn visit their mother Mary Numbers. Reformed parsonage repairs ready for September pastor. Charley Barcohiela building a new house with paint. J W Ramney’s new house nearing completion, a fine village dwelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Applecreek
Mingy Siveragon
Winker
Wheat and hay promise, crops grow despite showers
July notes farmers cutting wheat and tending hay between showers. Corn and potatoes late but growing fast with good prospects. Local visits include Mrs Matz sod daughter with Glasgow families, Clarence Landes hosts, and Will Eberly from Cleveland. Community events feature ice cream supper by Cemetery association netting over 25 dollars. Obscure names and places reflect a small town July diary.
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Matz Sod
Glasgow
David Glasgow
Mevin Glasgow
Clarence Landes
Mra. T. Landes
Will Eberly
Cleveland
Mra
Berach
Sara
Abna
Totten
Barberton
McFadden
Wooster
A D Somera
Linnie Qler
Wallington
Hazel Russell
Medina
Geo. Brenizer
Pleasant Home
Pal Lotheran Church
G. C Wiles
Mina Scott
Vening
Carr Anderson
Pittsburg
A. J. Somers
Minnie Oswald
Ralph Bixler
Burbank
Marie Russell
the Wooster
Darnell
Wellington
Ed Kerr
Leroy
Cemetery Association
John Listz
Alta
Iowa
C. &. Whonestler
Ellis Ewing
Eli Lintz
Armstrong
Daniel Wiles
A. W. Liatover
J. Linn
Misa Russell Nelson Dhaw
David Whitmire
Afra
A. W. Latimer
Smiley
Lida
Saybrook
Ill
Margaret Latimer
Newcomberland
Unusual Surgical Find At Wooster Hospital
A farmer near Blableyville underwent abdominal surgery at Wooster hospital Tuesday for a rare dermoid cyst attached to the intestine. Surgeons Dr H J Stoll Dr Geo W Ryall Dr Yoder 0 Bachies ville and Ur Lincin Yuun removed an eight to nine pound mass containing hair pus and what resembled a child’s scalp and a finger. The male patient’s condition was critical though recovery hoped for after delicate work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blableyville
Wooster Boy
H J Stoll
Geo W Ryall
Wayne County Rural Lettercarriers Elect Officers at Meeting
About half of the county’s 51 rural carriers attended the Wayne County Rural Letter Carriers meeting held Saturday to elect officers for the year. Elected were President KRW Taylor, vice president J Bifeb Rittwan, second vice president A H Sruip, secretary treasurer W E Leeper, with delegates to the State convention in Dayton. A Labor Day picnic at Chippewa Lake was planned, and a resolution invited Medina County carriers to join. Observers noted strong support for better roads and the pay rise announced to $50,000 per year total government spend in the county for rural delivery, highlighting the county’s reliance on these workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County Rural Lettercarriers 9 Association
Wayor
W Taylor Weat
Salem
J Bifeb Rittwan
Vic
A H Sruip
Wooster
E Leeper
Fredricksburg
Leeld
Dayton
Wooater
Baling
Fredericksburg
A Smith
Zach
Creston Nome Bibsie
Cpe Atody
Coewea
Devery
Mopey
Wooster Pitcher Irve Wilhelm Attracts Big League Scouts
Memphis dispatch notes that major league scouts chasing southern league talents target Irve Wilhelm of Birmingham. Wilhelm, a Wooster alum, pitched well this season but cites past unfair trials and states he is glad to stay with Birmingham where he and fellow Wooster players perform well. The piece suggests doubt he will be moved despite speed and talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Sporting Life
Irve Wilhelm
Wooster
Birmingham
Wilhelm
Oly
Bymingham
Wooster Boys
Dream Balm Promises Relief From Nasal Catarrh
Restore cleanliness and health with Ely's Dream Balm for nasal discharge and irritated membranes. Stop sneezing and soreness as causes are removed. available at druggists for 50 cents or by mail from Warren Street, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Warren Street
New Or
Peruna Tonic Praised by Mothers and Mothers in Law
Mrs Gertrude McKiernan of Neosho Street Emporis Kam says Peruna eased severe fatigue and dizziness after taking a few bottles. Her mother and daughter also speak highly. Mrs M F Jones of Burning Springs Ey and Mrs Anna Linder Cassell Minn credit Peruna for health gains and urge others to use it as a tonic for women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PE RU NA
Gertrude McKiernan
Neosho Street
Emporis
Kam
M. F. Jones
Burning Springs
Reunion of Co D Spanish War Veterans at Odell’s Lake
About 25 members of Co D who served in Cuba in 1898 gathered for a two day reunion at Odell’s Lake. They camped under tents, ate at Rash honee, and shared war memories to strengthen their friendship. Some remained to spend May Day at the lake while others returned home, with plans for a longer gathering next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. D
Spain
Cuba
Pala
Odell'a Lake
Rash Honee
Uncle Sam
Brigam Grange Sugopen at Experiment Station Notes
Brigam Grange held sugopen at the experiment station with a strong turnout. The meeting room hosted members and friends as Scott Marry spoke on Birds of Migration. Marry, from North Bick Eye Street, outlined long study of birds common to this latitude and those seen during migrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brigam Grange
Scott Marry
North Bickeye Street
Harry
Ol ‘Birds and
Birdlore
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Ganeves
Tiwe Ewing
Bas Riwaye
Wertz & Carlin
New
Cate
Burt
Applecreek News
Sb. Vee
Madisonborg
Dr. Caldwell
Janaan
Anna Linder
R. R. G. Cassell, Minn
Odell’s Lake
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