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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1906

Page

5

Willam Annat Voting Contest Results Reported

The Daily Republican details the voting contest results with four top winners Archie Albright Rhea Luce Helen Boyles and Alonzo Smith and lists committee canvassing totals. The piece commends contestants for hustle notes fairness and the hard work of the vote counting committee.

Archie Albright Rhea Luce Helen Boyles Alonzo Smith Helen Schuch Elsie Joliff Lois Ginter Marjorie Hard George Bloxham Ralph Appleman Edward Howard, Jr Fred Mathis Phyllis Folsom Robert E. Wilson Hazel Flack Clara Charlton Beulah Smith Helen van Nest Ethel Bebout Leo Dunkle Jessie Warfel Harry Fisher Claudius Snyder Lucilla Follis Nellie Senff Joseph A. Herpel E. S. Landes Ss. H. Dawson

Women Heroes Save Train as Bridge Burns Near Walton

Mrs Albert Rudy and Mrs Ano Sonor, wives of farmers near Walton, waved aprons from a train on the Warasi road to alert the engineer of a fire on a ninety foot bridge. The train stopped two poultry distances away, firefighters and passengers extinguished the blaze, but the bridge was badly damaged and deemed unsafe. The train was diverted to Orrville and then east over the Pennsylvania line. Passengers hailed the women as heroines, who credited their act with saving lives. In a separate note, Hon EBE Esnelman’s secret lodge membership was revealed upon discovery of old dues receipts in envelopes, showing he was in good standing with Captal City Lodge 1.0 OF, Columbus, with dues paid to October 1906.

Albert Rudy Spi Ano Sonor Walton Howe Briegeonsanitennet Orrville Pennsylvania Wabard Mrs. Stoner Ita Ebe. Esnelman Wooster Frank Rushelman City Lodge Columbu Cestleman Order

Woman Wins Second Place in Bee Hive Diamond Contest

Mrs C J Barnhart was awarded second place in the Bee Hive Diamond Contest, organized by the Maccabees official publication. The prize is a diamond valued around 175 dollars to be set into a ring, awarded a few weeks after the drawing.

C. J. Barnhart Bee Hive the Maccabees Tuesdey + ha Ehs

Poster Post Office June 11 Non Called For List

Non called for letters include WMichiael Abraham Wm Alnut Will Brown George Mann and others such as Mrs. WD Banyen Mrs Isab l Irsin resid Wallace Lytle Miss lua Zepp and related names.

Gentimen Wmichiael Abraham Wm Alnut Will Brown George Mann WD. Banyen Isab l Irsin Res. Wallacé Lytle Lua Zepp

Postmaster Opens Office In West and Newkirk Area

Forne postmaster T L Finttry takes desk room in the offices of West and Newkirk to devote his energies to the insurance business. Advertising copy promotes a laxative remedy claiming to ease constipation with generic assertions about bowels and digestion.

Forne T L Finttry West Newkirk

Pleasant social notes from Wooster and district events

Social notes report a surprise birthday party for J B Hartman on Suppsy hosted by Ak ron Gisch and family and local friends. The Ladies Aid Society plans a lawn fete with ice cream and cake. Oscar Hills, son of O A Wills, will marry Effie Pomeroy on July 17. A Deadwood Pioneer Times account describes Lulu Baker marrying Frank W. Marshall at St Ambrose church with small ceremony and a reception at the Baker home. they will reside in Sewickley Pa.

J. B. Hartman Akron O.P. Gisch Ladies Aid Society of The Church of God Wooster Oscar Hills O A Wills Effie Pomeroy Wooster University Deadwood Daily Pioneer Times Jume 7 St. Ambrose’s Catholic Church Lulu Baker Frank W. Marshall Pittsburg John A Treber Baker House

Brewery case to probate court noted in street chat

A citizen asked another if he was full after a slip on the pavement. The reply claimed not full but that he had been up attending the brewery case at the probate court. Winners of Republican contest prizes have been paid, Archie Albright last to collect Tuesday afternoon.

Archie Albright

Preacher Jane Maple to Speak at Union Center Next Sunday

Local notes report Rev C C Maple of the Church of Christ preaching at Union Center Sunday and returning next Sunday with the same theme Why I am What I am or the reason Why I am identified with the Church of Christ. Mrs Howard Albright of Zanesville visits, Miss Allie Robison of Coveland visits, and several locals attend Mt Aply tent meetings. Children day services planned in Methodist and Presbyterian churches next Sabbath. Miss Josephine Armstrong returns home from Cleveland teaching.

Jane C. Maple Union Cexter Church of Christ Mra Howard Albright Zanesville Kalla Barnes Blaisville Mrs. Newman New York John F Lytle Frants Butler Ohio Coveland Jean Monroe Laura Leipair Akron Josephine Armstrong Cleveland

Rheumatism Cured in Ten Days Claim

Beverly West Virginia man Harry Knox says prolonged rheumatism left him bedridden for over two months. After using half of a 50 cent Crocker’s Rheumatic Cure bottle, he was entirely cured. For sale by W A Wilson.

Harry Knox Beverly W. Va Crocker

Fredericksburg Church Notes and Local Meetings

Jouve and W Harford visit Hardin county for a few days. The First Christian church C W E M meets with Mrs Croaby next Thursday. Y P M C holds its monthly meeting at Delpha Dilgard’s home. Local youths attended M B camp meeting at Mt Hope. Rev C C Maple preached at Union Grove Sunday. Fredericksburg residents attend G A R reunion in Dayton. Rev J J Cola and family from Millersburg visited. Regular Christian Church services Sunday at 7:80 pm with a sermon on Why I am What I am.

Fredericksburg L. W. Harford Hardin County First Christian Church Croaby Delpha Dilgard Mt. Hope C. C. Maple Union Grove Dayton G A. R J. J Cola Millersburg Church of Christ

Presbyterian Children's Day delayed to June 24

Canaan June 18 The Presbyterian Sunday school postponed their Children's Day service to June 24. David Seabrooks of San Fratrisco stays with his father in law A L Lehn. Rev Winger visits parishioners and plans activities. Fetzer reunion to be held with 212 present. Comings and goings include Somers family hosting, visits by Mrs Scot and daughters, and a church companion service upcoming.

Presbyterian Sunday School David Seabrooks San Fratrisco A. L. Lehn Winger Horel George Caskey Reeder Farm W. Colin Tne Fetzer Wil Soonon Fetzer’s Ashland Somers Milton Smith Cileyle Sharer Medica Scot Ted Fiends Madisonburg Presbyterian George Spangler Vorster Michael Haas A. Russell R. B. Snell Coopraville Mich

Boy Struck By Car In Akron Cart Accident

Asa Sigler an 11 year old riding a small cart pulled by Charles Overdusky was struck by a car driven by druggist William Buell of Akron. The cart and boy were under the car. initial fears of serious injury proved unfounded after Dr. Kate Johnson’s exam. Buell expressed remorse and fear, feeling partly to blame.

Asa Sigler Will Sigler Charles Overdusky Wm. Buell Akron Kate Johnson

Alleman Reunion Highlights Wholesome Wooster gathering

The fifth annual Alleman reunion was held in Wooster City Park on the previous Saturday, June 9. Attendees enjoyed a volunteer-run program with opening singing, prayers, readings, recitations, and humorous talks by notable members including Prof C O Alleman, D Whitemyer, A C Wiles, Levi Alleman, and Rev Wingert. Flowers arrived from Franklin County, Pa, and the event closed with a adjournment for next year’s gathering.

Allemans Worsar City Park D. Wingert Crestoo Day Whitemyer Madisonburg Hatty Piary Bowman Haurbank Two Little Hands Helen Wiese Sagon Nellie Bessie Alleman Shreve C O. Alleman Canfield D. Whitemyer A. C. Wiles Canaaa Levi Alleman Rev Wingert Wooster University Franklin County

Killed Black Snakes and Local News in Overton

Overton June 18 services at Church of God start Saturday to end Sunday with baptism offered on Saturday. Rev Z H Yoders from Canton will attend. Friday events include visitors and family. Mrs Spitler killed two black snakes at her barn, one dead, the other fled. Minerva Smith spent Sunday at home. Mary Bell of Chicago Junction, Polly George, longtime neighborhood resident, died last Tuesday.

Overton Church of God Ev. Z H. Yoders Canton Howman Mra W J Leoer East Prestine Jacob Harwon Ella Spitler Polly George

Local visitors and guests gather in the community

Mrs. Sarah Miller visited with D W Clason and family the first of last week while Milton Howian of Polk saw the Jacoba children. Henry Webb from near Burbank visited Misa Sarah Shiferly and sister Mrs. Wm Spiller. Joseph Sherrick of Wooster appeared Friday. Misa Dera Van Aver and Bert Dyke family, Arthur Shultz and wife with baby from Ak rons, and Ed Miller of Wade n visited. Mrs Dan Sixelmire, Mr Carnes and Mrs A Hartzell of Polk were among sunny visitors Friday and Saturday.

Sarah Miller D W Clason Alau Milton Howian Polk Viited Jacoba Henry Webb Isir Bert Dyke Ant Ville Arthur “Hultz Ed Miller Waden Bert Glen Sville Dan Sixelmire Hartzell

Early Risers Laxative Pills Sell At Kreiger’s Drug Store

Thousands applaud the efficiency of Early Risers pleasant pills long known as a laxative and cathartic. They are widely sold and praised for prompt relief of constipation without griping. Subscribe for the Republican.

Pune Kreiger

Bryan Defends Democracy Against Socialism in Speech

In a discussion on the Democratic candidate's stance Mr Bryan argued democracy protects competition while socialism seeks public ownership of all production and distribution. He emphasized a reformist platform, not mere opposition to Republicans or socialism. California committee seeks federal aid for San Francisco recovery and bond plan.

Borth Willam Jo Bryan United States Bryan

Stirrings In Guatemala And Fire Tragedy In New York

Reports from Salvador describe General Toledo leading a rapid dash and seizure of Guatemala government guns after six hours of bombardment. Northern Guatemala reports General Arillas and his faction capturing key towns. In New York a deadly five story blaze in East 97th Street leaves four dead, several missing, and five firefighters injured. Philippine public schools reopen with about half a million pupils enrolled, while Governor Ide dedicates a new high school in Lucena.

City of Mexico Republic of Salvador Toledo Guatemala Arillas Qcus Ayuths New York East Ninety-seventh Street Philippine Public Schools Manila Islands Ide Lucena Tayabas

Postmasters and religious figures in a wave of incidents

Reports list Indiana postmasters J R Spivey Buffton H A Stothm Kentland Ohio E P Webster Gambier O V Parrish and Bishop John HK Deane of Man­ chestey as recovering from operations. Other notes mention gunfire deaths in West Virginia and a Macon Ga. suicide by Mrs. Felix Dunwoody, wife of a prominent local family member.

Indiana J R Spivey Buffton H A Stothm Kentland Ohio E P Webster Gambier O V Parrish Hamilton John HK Deaney Diocese of Manchestey Ayen

Indictments in New York Forgery Perjury Case Involving Mutual Life VP

Indictments for forgery and perjury against Dr W G Gillette and for forgery and filing false statements against Robert A Grannis, former vice presidents of Mutual Life Insurance, were returned by a special grand jury. Bail set at 10000 for Gillette and 5000 for Grannis. six counts total.

W G. Gillette Robert A. Grannia New York W. G Gillette Robert A. Grannis Mutual Life Insurance Company Scott Supreme Court Dr Gillette Insurance Department Gillette Granniss G@hiette Grand Grannias Ia The Mutual the Mutual George McKibben & Son McKibben & Son C. EB. Parsons George McKibber & Son

Miners Face Eviction Amid Ohio Strike Tensions

In Dillonvale Ohio on June 13 a hundred forty striking miners at Bradley and Plum Run were served eviction notices by constables. They vow to fight in court as Hanna Coal seeks to curb disruption after a Sunday night clash that left 60 shots fired at tipple houses. Company officials warn of danger to workers and plan protection at operation routes. The Bradley mine remains idle while strikebreakers move toward Plum Run and a Barton rally shows union allegiance amid external interference efforts by a Bohemian attendee.

Dillonvale Bradley Plum Rug Hanna Coal Company Tipple Houses Plum Run Stikers Barton Wrk

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William Annat Willam Annat Wayne County Marjorie Yard Women Heroines Dalton John C Schultz W. G Christy Et Nees Deere Wooster Hardware Co Wooster, Ohio Social Notes BY the Way W. A. Wilson Canaan Goabtytonria Alleman Reunion Armstrong Republican California Washington San Francisco WW Morrow Thomas Magee F J. Liam Edward Devine Red Cross W J. Bartnett F. ML Willis Morrow Congress National Red Cross Society Jorom Coloontus Rubb Ivan Lota W Va William Cook Will Dingess Felix Munwoody Macon Dunwoody Roosevelt Chitaren
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