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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1908

Page

2

Wooster High School Class Day and Commencement Plans

Wooster high school schedules two nights of events this week with changes from prior years. Thursday afternoon features class day exercises at 2 o'clock in the City Opera House followed by Friday evening commencement at 7 30 at the same venue. Noted lecturer Jr. Rutledge of Cleveland delivers an address. The program includes piano duets, vocal solos, choruses, and a class prophecy, with multiple students and performers listed among the participants.

Wooster High Schen City Opera House Opera House Jr. Rutledge Cleveland

Obituary of Frank Daugherty noted as lawyer and teacher

Hon Frank Daugherty taught school in the seventies and later practiced law across the state. He died Monday after surgery at Grace Hospital, aged 34 years. Survived by wife Mrs Daugherty and two children living south of Orrville. Funeral details unclear.

Frank Daugherty Kentun Daigherty H F Bartzler Orrville J-velace Hospital

Overton News Briefs From June Nearby Notes

Overton notices list a children's meeting at the U B church next Sunday evening. Tom Mower and wife hosted by Will Rande­baugh, with John Howman and wife returning home after six months in Ashland and northeast Wayne counties. Grandchildren from Armstrong Luella and Glenn Spitler visiting. Mrs Jenn Thompson ill with rheumatism. Frank Hustons hosted daughter and family from London over Sabbath. Jim Walton and wife visited their niece and husband near the electric line. Lizzie Finn ill after grip last winter. Charley Myers and family and Walter Witherow and wife from Creston returned home after a week’s visit.

Overton Tfbherd U. B Tom Mower Will Randebaugh John Howman Felyndarn Ashland County Wayne County Armstrong Luella Glenn Spitler Enn Thompson Frank Hustons Lodon Jim Walton Lizzie Finn Charley Myers Walter Witherow Creston Clarence Shadle Orrville Mies Mary McCullough Kates Christian Church Reytytock Roeir New Airmster J E Mechlin Wooster Harry Dackaun Canton J E Grosjean Lima H C Barnes Warner Claire McKelvey Leland P Carey Millersburg Queet Jos Benett Jr Martha Rumbaugh Oberlin Jennie Kilgore Ceveland Misa Cora Menner Massillon Clara Gordon Greentown Misa Ethel Reader Wisconsin Wich Tom L Morgan Cleveland Miasex Agosta Josephine McKelvey Ligonier Ola Bontrager Pitsburg Burdett Bontrager H .Kedett and Son Grawford Street Bon James A. White Barnesville Ohio Mayesville

Orrville Measles Spread Amid Local Social Roundup

Measles swirl through Orrville as residents attend visits and gatherings. Local events include shows in Wooster, church services, weddings, and school closures. Notables such as Miss Edith Armstrong and Miss Pearl Grosjean are listed among attendees. Rev Dale Critz and Rev J E Mechlin appear in church-related events.

Visiting families and church news from Wooster area

In a Sunday round of calls and visits, Wallace Folk and daughter Helen of Wooster attended Evangelion church on West Sabbath. Various locals including Mrs Jacob Swartz, Mrs Daniel Iliner, Mrs Lee Rastetter, and families near Rowsturg share Sunday gatherings. Jacob Houser, staying with his daughter, suffered a stroke but shows improvement.

Jones Evangelion Church Wallace Witt Helen Wooster Harve Sanday Jacob Swartz Daniel Iliner Lee Rastetter F Johnson Nola Mosamore Rowsturg T Rauch Frank Meltlinget Lulinda Walker George Walker Nias Alma Bager Akron Elmer McMannis Harry McAnaney Odella Dichley Myron Wile Will Gressling Jacob Houser William Wyke

Armstrong Weather Delays Plowing as Rain Expected

In Armstrong June 9, locals report remaining plowing and planting tasks to finish with a steady rain forecast. Paul Hensel and wife with neighbor from Steeling and George Jacobs from Dar Valley spent Sunday with J Hensel. Mrs Wm Wagner ill. Thurman Franks visited parents near Hickory Grove. Bertha Overholt and Elyria-bound baby visited Condry relatives before returning home. Gl ing Clason visited friends. Raul Gensel and wife bought their brother Harve’s snarg in Jacobs’ place and plan to move in spring as Dave Martin repairs roads.

Paul Hensel Steeling George Jacobs Dar Valley J. Hensel Wm. Wagner Thurman Franks Hickory Grove Bertha Overholt Elyria Condry Gling Clason Ledi Raul Gensel Harve Jacobs Dave Martin

Plain Township Commencement at Maple Grove Church

Plain Township Patterson commencement will be Friday evening June 12 at Maple Grove Church. A program and podium program will be followed by an address by Rev. J. H. Shellenberger of Wooster.

Plain Township Patterson Evenino Maple Grove Church J. Hk. Shellenbergar Wooster

Smithville News Highlights and Local Events

Smithville reports Dr. Bachusan arriving from Kansas City and returning home with Mrs. Bachusan. Earl P. Funk is celebrated with a gold watch party in a rocker. Greene township Patterson commencement at Normal hall included 14 students with D S Yoder music and several speakers. Fourth of July plans include a concert, double events, and a noted outdoor home decoration prize. Chautauqua tent bookings rise while entertainers and lectures fill the program. Local reunions and travel notes mix with school staff changes and church decorations. Mrs. Amanda Paul falls at Magadors, injuring seven steps and bruising herself at age 82.

Smithville Normal Hall C E Jacot D S&s Reuben Lieehty D S Yoder Norris Cleveland Chautauqua Point Breeze Conrad Georgetown Ramseyer Mra D. Z Yoder Belleville Anos Yoder Virgil Eberly Lafayatte Ind Purdue University Zoe Barberton Miller Canton Buchanan Sam Qil O Collier's Weekly J. M. Mberly Point Breeze Chautauguaa Ohio Point Breeze Symphony Orchestra Elias Stevens Loudonville Torsday Samuel Metzler L MM West J. H. Zook Manfeld Amanda Paul Magadors Wm P Myers

Local social notes and town reunions in Cana an

In Cana an and Wooster area news, residents visit relatives and attend events. Guests include Jones and Jacot families with S J Whensetler, Tena Yergin travels to a Sunday convention near Loudunville, and Eli Herman and Mary Zimmerman wed after Lutheran services. Anna Wiles heads to Deer Park, Washington. Alleman reunion at Shreve draws many from the community. Patterson graduates appear at a Methodist function with music and speeches by Prof Wenner and Prof Jacot. Hostess Mrs Hostetler oversees a sociable day with a phonograph and a group portrait. J Fredrick & Co promotes Happy Week bargains.

Zor Wooster University Rkc B Snell Jacot Wenner Wooster J. Woonreetlys

Fine Commencement At Applecreek School

One of the nicest commencements ever held in Applecreek occurred Friday evening. Nine graduates, four girls and five boys, completed work and prepared to continue at other schools. The church was filled to capacity with attendees outside. Estella Imhoff gave the valedictory in a quick, witty style. Misa Imhoff earned the top grade but was ineligible for the scholarship. it went to Milard Graber. The May concert trio performed well. Rev. C. D. Castle of Creston delivered the class address, stressing diligence. Credit goes to C. W. Clouse for his work, retained for another year. On Monday evening three Hoover brothers left for Missouri. W. W. Smedley departed for Council Bluffs, Iowa, for an extended period.

Applecreek Jane Estella Imhoff Misa Imhoff Milard Graber C. D Castle Creston C. W Clouse A. Hoover L. L. Hoover

Farmers Plow as Hay Harvest Nears at Excelsior Hall

June 10 Excelsior Hall notes show farmers busy plowing corn and potatoes while hay harvest nears. John Hoveh and sisters Minnie Harting and Lucy France visited Wm. Batdoliff. Albert Piper bought a new horse. Wm. Bower and wife visited Fred Bower, and H. H. Troxel spoke of Loudonville. About twenty Harry Bower peers hosted a birthday surprise for Harry with games and refreshments. Bethel preaching moved to Sunday afternoon.

John Hoveh Minnie Harting Lucy France Wm. Batdoliff Albert Piper Wm. Bower Fred Pear SN Ie Harry Bethel

Accident at Dalton injures several on church rafter

In Dalton on Tuesday afternoon a heavy rafter broke while men stood on it at the Methodist church. Rev J T Hoak Oscar Wertz Harry Kaufman and Earl Donald fell about 20 feet and were hurt. Rev Bookee was cut and bruised, a splinter injured Wertz, and doctors Maney Anderson and Roebuck treated the injured. Hoak Wertz and others face a few days of recovery.

Rev Hoak Young Wertz

Zaring Tenders Resignation Amid Coroner Case

Coroner Charles Zaring, in town for state examiners, contends he drew pay for making final records in inquest matters. Examiners say such payments were illegal since law repealed seven years ago. Zaring plans to resign, noting financial hardship and willingness to work pro bono to avoid county debt.

Charles Zaring Zaring Fallo

Acquittal in petit larceny case over hay dispute

The State v. Lee Orr ended with a verdict of acquittal after a brief jury deliberation. Orr had been charged with stealing hay that Mrs. Orr Spencer sold to another party under a contract with his tenant. The defense argued Orr acted within his contractual rights and on attorney advice.

Lee Orr Mr. Orr Orr Orra Spancar Hls

Death of Catherine Schultz Shocks City Family

Catherine Schultz, mother of John Schultz of this city, died suddenly at her Apptetrick home at 1 30 Wednesday morning. She was between seventy and eighty. She had been about the house Tuesday and awoke her husband saying she felt ill. He arose to help her, she fell forward and died. Mrs Schultz was the wife of Nicholas Schultz and greatly beloved.

Catherine Schulz John

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