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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1901
Page
5
A C A and C freight train wrecked one mile above Fredericksburg when a drawbar failed this morning. Eight cars left the track, contents scattered in the field. No injuries reported. Forked delays forced passenger trains onto circuitous routes, creating hours of lateness.
Arthur L Youse and Emily Garver seek to set off an eighth interest in the Hoe Sig 2 pe lot as heirs of Sarah Babb. The city owns three-fourths of the lot by deed to Augustus P Babb, John M Babb and Esther Babb. Attorneys A D Metz and Bowersox Starr represent the plaintiffs.
At a Saturday meeting in the Mayor's office stockholders unanimously adopt a resolution to surrender existing stock and receive new stock valued at up to their present shares. The new stock will be issued at $25 per share under the committee of directors and creditors overseeing transfers.
In Orrville on July 29 the Crescent passes to James A. Hamilton and Harry G, former editors, with Maussilion Times and Creston Journal ties. Naftzger and Krieble sell, new management takes over next Thursday in optimistic notes, amid local races and band festival crowds.
July 29 Maysville reports a well attended M E festival with receipts over a cited amount. Visitors include Cyrug Wigele and family, David Simon from Alliance, and Silas Berman with Oliver Hofacker. The local band plans shows at West Lebanon and continues Saturday calls. a buggy accident occurred after a brewery visit.
John W. Jackson of Red Haw and Mama Dintaman of Wooster obtained marriage licenses.
Miss Alice Smith, who has served as assistant at Fisbon High School for two years, has resigned her position for the next term. The move follows a transition plan discussed with the administration.
At the Methodist Episcopal church on a hot Sunday morning, young men wore shirt-waists and coats were shed at the pastor W. Dawson's suggestion. Many ladies also removed hats, with shirt-waists and bare heads deemed acceptable in church as comfort over convention grows. The Ashland Gazette observes growing practicality over traditional style.
Wooster management plans big preparations for Thursday and Friday games at the Fairgrounds against Painesville. Wooster will be represented by A Bond and a strong Wooster lineup. Clark is expected to pitch one game. All ticket holders gain free admission to grandstands with enforced ground rules ensuring a clear view of the diamond.
The Harris Nickel-Plate Circus appeared in Wooster Tuesday for a third time. A six camel feature and sleek horses impressed crowds along the Square. The afternoon show drew fair attendance and merit from start to finish with acts by Claude Orton and the St Leon family highlighted.
A detailed report of a July 25 gathering of the Farmers Association at the Davidson home north of Wooster. The event featured a dinner, rolled minutes read by secretary Mrs. S. Davidson, readings by Miss Davieson, an essay by Mrs. Ezra Lytle, discussions on profits from husbandry and keeping sheep, and a note about an August 29 meeting at Willis Bishop's with a request for silk or ribbon donations from attendees.
Aaron Ublrich sells peaches in town while Chloe Funck visits her sister in Doylestown. Various residents travel to Orrville Ashland and Cleveland for reunions and weddings. A marriage license was issued to Frank Jacobs and Jena Schneider. Juvenile offenders to be sent to State Industrial School Lancaster. Dr. W G Whitmore opens dental parlor in Wooster. Reunion of Carroll's Brigade planned for Sept 12 1901 in Cleveland. Local arrests include Desfry Johnson and Louis Aukerman. Martin Opera House Findlay sold for 74000 with 10000acre NC plantation. John Moores to manage.
The Dalton school former pupil staff, now organized as an association, elected officers: President Thomas E. McDowell, Vice President Mrs C T Harrold, Treasurer Mrs D F Schultz, Secretary Mrs A C Stuck. Central Union telephone station moved to Central hotel. Carl Anderson family visiting mother on Main street. Rev W H Hubbell and family traveled to Wooster. Sunday service set for hot weather with brief duration. attendees included many women without hats and many young men in shirt waists.
A young girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Swart, sustained a broken wrist after falling from or through an open window at Creston a few days ago. Local report details remain unclear due to incomplete text.
A Wayne County Court of Common Pleas filing seeks appointment of a receiver for the West Lebanon Coal Co amid stockholder disputes over board vacancies and alleged mismanagement. Plaintiffs claim Beidler aimed to seize control, incur liabilities, and sell stock at inflated prices, threatening the company’s finances and prospects.
Mrs Lettie Tryon of Wayne township swore out a warrant for her husband Hara Tryon on assault and battery and a peace warrant. George Stull brought Tryon before Squire Bolus who found him guilty of the assault and fined him ten dollars plus costs. The peace hearing was set for next Monday. Mrs Tryon said she endured abuse for months and left with their two children to her father Robert Seyner's home.
Notes from Canaan with visits from Miss Rose Uixler of Wooster University and Miss Ogie Ransomer of Lorain at local homes. Professor Geo Jacot and David Jacot of Apple Creek entertained by A D Somers. Ladies Missionary Society to meet at Mrs John Snet’s home next Thursday. Rev Carl Ackerman and others visiting relatives south of town. Community members attend a party by Miss Zehner near Burbank and Amos Lichty with Maud Quinn and Marie Russell visit Reed family near Congress.
We are marking down all summer fabrics to clean stock including dimities organdies and all cotton goods. In the suit department costumes are available five to fifteen dollars cheaper than later in the season. Corsets now sell at or near cost with many items reduced to twenty-five to seventy-five cents. Woolen dress goods in black and color added to money-saving prices for buyers.
Two trains on the Ashland and Wooster Railroad have been discontinued for at least the hot season. Train 1 leaves Ashland at 8 am and returns at 11 20 am, now halted along with Train 2. Freight and passenger traffic have diminished, prompting Manager Miller to stop these services.
Probate court adjournments show Wil of Delilah Wickherd red and Elizabeth Wickerd as administratrix with will annexed plus bond set at 2000 dollars. Executors Reynolds McCarthy and George W Lawrence report first accounts for John A Lawrence estate with hearings set August 9 and September 6. Other filings include guardian James G Sanders account. Massillon state hospital report with 62 Wayne County PA patients. multiple estates of Men no Juvigier and Ephraim Horst with executors appointed and sales orders granted. several trustees and accounts with hearings on Sept 6 to Sept 8. Wayne County hospital and Toledo insane hospital references. inventory and appraisement for Wil helmina Jacobs. Dan iel Swaiphbart real estate sale order. and trustees Benj Zercher and Benj Fletcher accounts with Sept hearings.
Correspondents report Creston council elected with no opposition and a liquor question moving toward a vote after second reading. Most electors and council oppose saloon activity, with election day potentially deciding the issue amid local political pressure. Other notes include Mayor Russell’s Pittsburg trip, road surveyors near the Cleveland and Wooster electric line, the M E church quarterly meeting, and Dr A Dudley Smith named resident physician at Jefferson College Philadelphia.
Over one hundred attended the Opera House session as the Board of Trade approved securing Wagener pump works for Wooster. A committee was authorized to raise funds, about 1400 dollars raised with more expected, and Wagener brothers to visit Wooster to choose a site before construction starts.
John Wright of Wooster, in charge of the Orrville Crestline Division, is promoted to supervisor of a new division between Alliance and Pittsburgh. He begins August 1st while remaining in Wooster. John McKenna Jr, formerly an assistant supervisor, takes Wright’s former post.
Mrs Rebecca Tobias of Milton filed for divorce from R Tobias alleging a marriage Oct 1894 ended by gross neglect. She claims he refused church access, prevented a hired girl and a horse to attend services, blocked medical care, and spoke temperately and obscenely. She seeks injunction against encumbering or selling property and proper relief.
The Bowman family announces its nineteenth annual reunion to be held on the Bowman Reunion grounds six miles north of Salem and two miles south of Ellsworth, Ohio, on Thursday with all relatives cordially invited to attend.
Fragmentary notice references the Tee Hotel Elmhurst and a Republican circulars program for Pan American export dealings. It invites those interested to visit the office for formal assistance or to secure one of the circulars, mentioning a poem at the hotel and a price over $1.
Dan Castello, a veteran showman and trainer of horses, suffered a severe accident while working the bog of a tented aggregation. A whip lash snapped and struck his right eye, destroying the eye but not stopping him from finishing the act. He soon recovered and planned to return to the ring despite the injury.
Probate Judge R L Adair reports Wayne County Probate Court activity for the year. Guardianship letters issued 45. Wills admitted to probate 52. Administrators 8Y. Other estates 17. Births reported 575. Deaths 303. Reform school 3. Massillon Hospital 27. Gallipolis 1. Criminal prosecutions 20. Pensions placed under guardianship 88. Naturalizations 10.
A letter from Washington DC to Geneseo Pure Food Co. LeHoy NY extols Grain as a superior solid grain health drink for adults and children. The writer urges others to use it for health and welfare.
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