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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1901
Page
5
A Democratic primary election was held on Saturday June 1st. The brief report notes turnout and key local candidates contesting for party nomination in the district. The results indicate shifts in support among several community figures and party affiliates.
The contest for infirmary director drew a tight result between Jacob Kramer and E D Ammon, with Ammon ahead by 123 votes. Other races showed Wells defeating Jones for representative, and county offices like clerk of courts and treasurer retaining terms. delegates to the state convention and the central committee names were announced amid light overall turnout.
The Woman's Home Missionary Society and friends attended a pledging event and fund drive with a Mite Box proceeds directed to supporting a white school in Clark, Mississippi. Social gatherings at the Maccabees Hive and other society circles featured guests Mabel Russell, Kester, and Lucile Rockey. Invitations were issued for the wedding of Grace Belknap Clark of Mankato, Minnesota, to Frank Malcolm Crane on June 19, with Grace identified as daughter of Geo. Clark and wife Not Buckeye Street, noted in local society circles.
Petit jurors sat as Judge J T Maxwell presided. The Board of Education of Congress Village vs The Board of Education of Congress Township seeks tuition due from pupils living outside the district. Questions include district boundaries and attendance care. C A Weiser represents the plaintiff and T B Keeler the defense.
Scottdale Pa. family seeks a brother not seen in years. The note lists Myers as the family name and requests contact from the missing sibling or relatives who can verify kinship. The message is fragmentary but identifies the aim to reconnect after a long separation.
Orrville voters will decide on a $165000 municipal electric plant bond June 24. Local residents and visitors from Chicago Buffalo and New York were noted in social items. Pension updates and road trips to Michigan Indiana and Ohio were reported along with farm sales and family visits.
City council met with all members present. Petition by 20 West North property owners asks a sewer down West North to connect with the North South and West Liberty sewer. Also discussed gutter at South Walnut and West Henry streets, street paving, alley ownership to old city prison, tree trimming, and enforcing sidewalk and pavement repairs. Council to list trees to trim and notify property owners to cut branches. Mayor notes lack of ordinance to compel trimming.
A fragment from a Wayne Township notices page mentions a light stroke of paralysis for J. W. Bashford before Squire R. R O. Sweeney and a pending legal matter involving a new in law. Farmers report cherry trees bending with healthy fruit, while the Wayne Township Schools commencements at Madisonburg School Hall are set for June 14 with a named student class.
Quiet ceremony at 9 30 Sunday morning united Miss Vivian Palmer and Mr. Harry Elliott of Beaver Falls Pa in Mrs J S Elliott’s home on North Buckeye street Rev J H Deeds officiated. Guests included the bride’s mother Mrs J S Elliott and others. newlyweds will reside in Beaver Falls with Mr Elliott employed there. A second wedding Tuesday morning joined Walter Blandford and Miss Alice Moore. they plan to Pennsylvania housekeeping at once after noon departure. On Thursday evening H Deeds officiated at Beall avenue home wedding of Charles Hodges and Eliza Yeagley Massillon.
Wooster defeats Denison in a pitching and fielding battle. Nydegger dazzled on the mound and at bat driving in two runs. Blaser Weld and Follis led Wooster with solid hits and key plays. Denison stranded baserunners, with scarce scorers after the fourth inning. defense and timely hitting sealed the game.
Arthur Marks a twelve year old boy who ran away from the Chil dren's Home at Wooster was taken into custody in Cleveland. Marshal Leiner notified Script Jarvis to return the boy to the institution. The boy confessed he came to locate his aunt and sought shelter at the Central police station. He was charged as a vagrant after a brief questioning.
Republicans of Wooster township convene in township house at 2 30 p m on Saturday June 8 to elect two delegates and two alternates to the Republican State Convention and to choose a general committeeman. John Kops signs as committeeman.
Marriage licenses issued include Harry S. Elliott and Mandy Pal amer of posters. Charles W. Kelster of ooleto and Paxabeth B2Houses of Shravi. Bons of Dalton pean and Erin Ge Ks Or an Nicolae Beller of Me on May arrold.
The Willard Literary Society of the University held its annual farewell in the gym on Saturday night to a near full audience. A Tennyson piece A Dream of Fair Women was presented in capital style with solid performances by Margaret Elder The Maypole dance featured Jorge F Schwa cz violin solo Frances Curry the Farewell Deborah Chidester the Junior Response and a Gypsy Love Song vocal by George A Brewer.
Measrs Jacob H Kea et al formed the Board of Revision with County Auditor A B Peckinpaugh. H R Blackburn elected president, secretary Peckinpaugh. The board will hear written complaints of unjust valuations using blanks from the Auditor. The board can only equalize, not reduce total value. Blanks available at the Auditor's office.
An accident at the Electric Light company plant at 12 30 Sunday night broke a heavy belt on an alternating machine and sent a wood panel through the porch at R B Snyder's home across the street. Glass from six panes shattered, startling Mr and Mrs Snyder. Harvey Smetzer, nearby, watched as glass pieces flew. Workers shut down the dynamo. potential light supply disruption noted.
The School Examiners of Wayne county schedule monthly exams in Wooster at the High School, excluding June and July, with Boxwell exams in March and April, and Oxwell Commencement on the third Saturday of June. Roark's Method in Education is adopted as the text for Theory and Practice. Also notes bids: McClurs & Co. awarded heating and plumbing for a new forty room hotel in Shelby.
A tragic explosion at the Ludington shaft mine near Tron Mountain Michigan claimed eight lives. All victims were Italian miners with families. The blast occurred this morning and left rescuers with a grim task amid dangerous conditions at the site.
Washington June 4 Mrs McKinley the wife of former President McKinley attended a medical consultation at noon as doctors held a fourfold conference. The condition of Mrs McKinley was not disclosed but physicians were gathering for a formal update.
Mrs Ells Young of 10 South Columbus avenue testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills from Zimmerman Co drug store relieved her back pain and headaches after she suspected kidney issues. She notes rapid, prompt relief and urges others to try the remedy. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY markets the product as sole U.S. agents. Price 50 cents per box.
Farmers are urged to order binders mowers and rakes now as harvest time nears. McCormick machines are praised for ease of operation higher productivity and fewer repairs than rival brands, with agents ready to place orders on the right site.
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