Wooster News Roundup of June Activities and Incidents
A sprawling Wooster Daily item reports varied local notes. Mentions include pension board proceedings, a Millersburg special train, Bethany Baptist Church meeting, a burial at the poorhouse plot, Congressional delegates at a convention, two arrests from Wayne county, wheat harvest trends, Overbolt Mill repairs, a court case for intoxication, and preparations for a public event. Also notes about Washington politics, a Jersey bull gift, and Centennial publicity plans. Gooseberries and bicycle race concerns close the roundup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daly
High Boxweil
Board of Pension Ex
Holmes County
Millersburg
Quintor Andreweed
All Wooster
Bethany Baptist i
Philip Horn
Bever ‘Street
George Bergler
W.i. O
Tnfimary
Wayne ‘County
Hose Pame
John cClellan
Emmet Lebbty
Pittsburg Avenue
John W. Marks
Andrew Mediongal
Chicago
W. J. Lehr
State Line
Ohio
Wooster
James Mullins
John McSweeney
Senator Beauty
Mullina
Colombiana
West Liberty Street
Wooster Personalities and Visit Highlights Across Town
Readable notes reveal many local social moves from Fredericksburg to Cleveland. Prof J Byron Oliver sails for Toronto to spend the summer, James Smith and son tour Cadiz visitorship, and Mrs W A Bryant visits Wooster with old friend Mrs S H Young. Attendees include J B Brown and wife in town, Mrs Iga McGrew returning from Pittsburgh, and Mrs Nancy J Winter heading home to Indiana after a Lawrence reunion. Other items cover weddings, engagements, travels, and civic events involving Wooster residents and neighboring towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Searight
Fredericksburg
L. P. Obligar
Cleveland
J. Byron Oliver
Toronto
Can
Emily Thomas
W. Av Bryant
Cedar Falls
Theoater
H. Young
Blanche Yarry
Misa Yergin
Chicago
John McDonald
Clarence Myers
Ashley, O
Q. H. Fisher
Larwill Street
J. B. Brown
Nashville
W. J. Brown
P. F. Depot
Iga McGrew
Pittsburg
Europe
J. A. Mcllvaine
New Philadelphia
Tuscarawas County
Advocate
Nancy J. Winter
Wooster
Lawrence
Coesse
Indiana
Charles Blyshing
Margaret Ellen Monteith
Waukesha
Wis
Frederick W. Monteith
Broadway East
W.A. Taylor
The
Anquirer
Morrow
Sixth
Col. Taylor
Wayne County
W. W. Garver
J. J. Clark
Hughi Gamble
Sheriff Garver
Rev
W. R. Newell
Northfield
Mass
Ira D. Sankey
Dwight L. Moody
Mount Hermon
Congregational Church
Settling Estates and Guardians Named in Local Court Docket
A long list of probate actions and guardianships appears with Hearings set for July 3 and July 8. Executors and administrators include John A Ric Clarran Jacob Hartman Theodore Wilhelm J W Hostetter and many others with bonds and appraisers noted.
Woman Dies After Supper in Village
Miss Rebecca Overholt, 65, residing at Samuel Ewing's, dropped dead last evening after supper in this village. Cause listed as heart disease. Coroner notified. funeral to be announced.
Reporter Holds Nine Thousand Six Hundred Seventy Four Dollars
A Republican reporter temporarily possessed 9674.43 dollars after a receipt was signed by Geo W Leyda on a parcel from Adams Express Co. The money, handed to County Treasurer Lovett, was to pay the last half of the 1895 Pennsylvania Co. taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F
Geo. W. Leyda
Adams Express Co
Leyda
Atiocock
County of
Wayne
Ohio
Bey
Wosad
Saul
Joseph Warner
Os van Ganins
Wooster Hosts Stirring Congressional Convention
Good Words for Wooster praises the Wooster Ohio convention town for its hospitality at the congressional convention. The crowds from Holmes County enjoyed generous accommodations and courteous treatment as reporters provided unbiased daily coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes County
Wooster
Shada
Lemon and Sentiment Party Delights Guests
Mrs S F Scovel hosted an improvised party inviting each guest to bring a lemon and a sentiment. Guests contributed remarks while Mrs Hennet and Miss Elsie Scovelly sang. V S H Young chaired sentiments and a humorous closing piece about a man without sentiment evoked laughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. F. Scovel
V.s
H. Young
Treatment Misread: Cure Aims at Mucous System
A garbled report describes a medical treatment claim affecting the patient’s strength. The text references informal methods and a focus on the mucous system, implying harm to the patient without clear details or outcomes.
Seewitcie case in probate court and hospital order
The document reports a probate clerk’s order releasing a portion of funds for a Jonathan Honbber estate, appointing an administrator of George Relnboel and Bond Frederick Beckel with fines imposed. It notes wards and guardianship actions, hospital commitments, and a final account filing by Jacob Adit for John Houser. A hearing by Jesse McClellan, executor Samuel Mitchell, and a sale order of real estate, with summer school start noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Hartman
Peter Hartman
Theodore D. Wilhelm
Benedict Melsinger
J. W. Hostetter
Anna E. Steel
Harvey A
Geo. A. Starn
W. W. Starp
George W. Holloway
Margaret Robison
James
Robison
John B
Thomas M. Holloway
Wy. C'rary
F. E. Snyder
H. C. Martindale
Adam Hoyer
Ley Royer
É. E. Caskey
Henry Speicher
Lond
J. D. Zook
John Bulman
Wm. McFadden
J. W. Ramsey
James Ramsey
Angeline Holloway
Geo. W. Holloway
Nen Grogjean
Albert Grosjean
D. A. Sebhneck
John J Steiner
Christian Shbeneck
D. A. Schneck
John J. Steiner
Catharine Sehhneck
Benj F. Zercher
A. N
Christian Garver
Christian Tally Joseph Slanker
J J. Slanker
Ohn
Ana D . Blackwood
Wm Blackwood
A. P. Moser
Abraham Moser
W.L. Douglas
Jan Douglas
Jano A. Martin
T Maria Noble
B. Bush
Simon & Myers
N. E. Moffett
Martha Mumaw
N. L. Royer
Daniel Beals
R.sands
J. Whonstetter
Samuel Whonstetter
F.M. Frederick
Joseph Deal
Toledo State Hospital
John F. Reamer
Curtis P Sidle
Halston B. Brown
John Steffen
Nantel
Jobo
Samuel
Fanny
Joe
Simon Steffen
John T. Lytle
Francis Lytle
James W. Christy
Ross T. Mowery
Florence B. Wilson
Adam Royer
Emanuel Sinaster
Jacob J.and
David Moser
Catherine Moser
A. B. Lee
Mrs. E V.shamp
Abner G. Orr
Thomas Orr
Elizabeth Quinby
Anthony Wright
Thomas Wasson
Amos Walter
John Ferrer
David W. Bair
Daniel W. Bair
Jona Honbber
Ihoe
George Relnboel
Frederick Beckel
Iat Hospital
Toledo
Jacob Adit
John Houser
Jesse McClellan
Samuel Mitchell
Agle
Deld
Summer School Opens at Wooster With Notable Attendance
The Wooster University Summer School begins its first session with over 80 students, rising to about 100 on day two and with 20 to 30 more expected. Profs. Black, Dickason, Mccowell, Leyenberger, Cheetham, Davie, Fretz, March, McIntire, Patterson, Richardson and Knight teach, Miss Margaret King presides in the library, and vocal music is free for regular students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Scovel
Westminster
W. W. P. Holt
Portland
Oregon
Clara Durstine
Samuel
Glenn
Cleveland
Wooster
Ruby B. Pixley
Hoover Cottage
Black
Dickason
Meowell
Leyenberger
Cheetham
Davie
Fretz
March
McIntire
Patterson
Richardson
Knight
Margaret King
Missera Kieffer
Albert Lea College
Minn
Lessy
Marshalville
Rey
French
Scotland
North Dakota
General Assembly
Saratoga
McKinley
McDowell
Holmesville Farmer Attacked by Highwaymen Near Holmesville
Tucker Johnson, a Holmes County farmer from near Holmesville, was attacked by highwaymen while returning from the Congressional Convention. He escaped by leaping from his bogey and spent the night in the woods as the horse bolted and wrecked the buggy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucker Johnson
Holmes County
Holmesville
Johnson
Attorney General Rules On Local Poll Tax Question
Assistant Attorney General Lott unofficially ruled that the poll tax law requires financially able persons to employ others for the labor. He cited Davis vs. Simon to support constitutionality, noting the section mirrors the repealed 1894 law with minor changes. Prosecuting Attorney Funck raised the issue of “able to cause to be performed.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lott
Ross W Frocks
Wayne Coutsty
Secretary of State
Nhin State Journal
Country Districta
Funck
Attorney General's Office
The
Inquirer
Tin Davis
Simon
U. S
Holmes Wins Ashland County Sheriff Nomination in Tight Race
In Ashland County a Democratic nomination fight concluded with John P. Holmes edging Amos Howman by eight votes. Also mentioned are Auditor C W McCoo Commissioner Chas Baker infirmary director David Wertman clerk of courts I W Thoman probate Benjamin Myars and other county officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland County
John P. Holmes
Amos Howman
C.W. McCoo
Chas. Baker
I. W. Thoman
Benjamin Myars
Missionary Society Program Highlights African Work and Local Schools
The afternoon program featured papers by Miles Helen Jeffries and Alice Firestone on Africa’s vast potential for civilization and Christian work. Miss Bellé Johnson, Miss Dora Morgan, and Miss Ruby Pixley spoke on missions in Texas, Muskogee, and Concord NC. Scotia Seminary and Mary Allen Seminary were notably celebrated for their role in educating Black and Indigenous girls, followed by a large, appreciative supper hosted by Mrs. C. A. Is.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellé Johnson
Mary Allen Seminary
Crocket
Texas
Dora Morgan
Muskogee
Ind
Ruby Pixley
Concord
Rodma
North Carolina
Jim Sapbath
Asheyile
Long
Perpen
Addie. Hatfield
Psing
Scotia Seminary
Neposking
Adhgoe
Scotia
Asheville
Hille
Missionary Meeting of Mansfield Presbytery Reports Africa Work
The Mansfield Presbytery missionary meeting at United Presbyterian Church Wooster heard Mrs Good of Africa recount harsh conditions, polygamy, and tribal practices. She described women degraded, child brides, and cannibalistic rumors while noting churches and missions aiding local Christians amid challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyteris Missionary Association of Manstiels Presbytery
United Presbyterian Church
Wooster
Rev. McKnight
Canton
Devers
Rev. Caldwell
Berta Add
Verona
Eberhart
AlcKnight
Capron Munci
Knegsenger
Avondale U Mission Band
Slise Mastin
C. Taggart
W. E. Shaw
Fredericksturg
Woman's General Missionary Association
Aire
J. BR. Alexander
Assyoot
Egypt
Mra Good
Campbell
Joel
Mansfold
Alton
Millersburg
Henderson
McWilliams
Carl Henderson
Savannah
Trom
Presbyterial Missionary Society
United Presbyterian,Church
F. B. Foster
Mansfield
Rev. Martin
Milleraburg
Mra. Lytle
Fredericksburg
Josie Sharp
Tressurer
M. 0. Rouch
Laboratory Expands At Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
A Bay of news from Thursday’s Daily notes Prof. A. D. Bell will head the new laboratory at Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station with Prof. L. M. Bloom joining the recharged unit. Bloom is in Wooster preparing the lab while Selby oversees. Medina editor A. T. Root visited and praised the Station’s glasshouse tomato plants and vegetable culture under glass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buidburgot
Bsus
Bell
Plantati Np
L. M. Bloom Tin
Ohio State University
Selby
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Bloomiela
Wooster
A. T. Root
Medina
Bes
German Lutheran Sunday School convention praised in Wayne township
From Mapisonnuna Ohio June 18 the German Lutheran Sunday School convention concluded with strong crowds and broad participation. Noted figures include Revs Uber Homer ville Bartlemise MeZena Koontz Walter and Hemerick. Village gains a much needed blacksmith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uber
Homerville
Bartlemise
MeZena
Koontz
Jellowey
Walter
Loudenville
Hemerick
Cansan
A. Bolander
Marshallville
Delay in Doctors Permits Sparks Law Passage
The Himmel law requires physicians to register with the probate court and obtain certificates after applying to the State Medical Board. Practitioners who were already in practice at passage may continue for 60 days to obtain certification. No certificates have yet been issued and penalties for noncompliance include fines or jail. In other news a W& C freight wreck near North Lawrence injured property and blocked two tracks for hours, with swift action by the Wooster wreck crew and train personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. Young
N. Dakota
Mra. Rockford
Iowa City
la Mies
Dora Keiffer
Chicago
Fern Keffer
Albert Lea College
Minnesota
H. N. Mateer
Battle Creek
Michigan
Mateer
Wooster
Mre
Wm Annat
North Market Street
The
Wooster Chanter
Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity
Rockford
Young
North Dakota
Ulisses Winona Hughes
Marion, C
Georgia Smeake
Ann Arbor
Mich
Helen and Mary Cornell
Mansfield
Harnett Agerter
University of Ee
Gweno Jones
Lima
Minerva Fraser
Caldwell
L’rubate
Ubio
Lsu
Propatea
Registratidt
Cnsylvania Co
North Lawrence
Baaely
Hubbard
A Noble Life Of Faithful Daughter And Valor
A tribute to a noble woman whose life work and sacrifices protected horses. A man’s foresight frames a lasting legacy through her effort and devotion. The article extols sacrifice, perseverance, and the global gaze upon her deeds and impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isbervand
Lydia E. Pam
Charles H. Pinkham
Pinkhan
Inaugural Day Centennial Parade Plans Formed
A Wayne county Centennial celebration committee met to outline Inaugural Day events for a 100 year pageant. Plans include a monster parade with pioneer industrial civic fraternal and military divisions, Lord O N G entries, and prizes for displays drills and large delegations. Sub committees were appointed for districts including Chester Congress Plain Clinton Franklin Sugarcreek Wayne and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Alcock
W. W. Garver
Geo. Plamer, Jr
Fred Faber
A A. McDonald
K. Getassman
Fred Ardjog
Wayne County
Chester
B. M. Baker
D Musselman
Wm. Kutt
Congress
E. J. Pocock
James Brown
H. J. Sullivan
Plain
C. Lessitter
I. O. Smyser
J. A. Sidie
Clinton
C. W. van Nimon
J. Lehr
John Geesaman
T. N. Denny
Franklin
Patrick
H. McVance
A. Moore
Paterres
I . D. Armstrong
J. T. Little
al. Brown
Aug Merlin
Palnt—F. Schafer
B. J. Laccae
J. Wescott
Squire Snyder
E. Motter
Sugarcreek
C. J. Harrold
J. Krendeman
C. Scott
M. Schultz
H M. Kody
Keen
Rieh
Baker
Jas
A. Hamilton
M. McDowell
Sol King Baughman
G 2
MelIntire
J Weimer
Alf. Weyganat
Chippewan
Ta Miller
W. He Smith
EM Gardner Mullon
Peter *Mouyeg
Frank Wright
J J
Amstutz
Canaan
M. Mom. Miller
C. A Metler
GQ FE Slutz
al KF Lace
Wayne
Wm Armetrong
D Trorman
Jacob Zaning
Ym. Taylor
East Union
A Mifonur
Harry Wilhelm
Robi Cook
Zack Fisher
W. J .Stosner
Ben Karelze
Wooster Jag. Taggart
J. Martto
Marton McCoy
Jacob Scyder
A. Kandgtetter
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Himer
Thprsday
D. W. Marks
Pourt Bever Street
Marshal Elisperman
Hussalman
Washington, D. C
Hasselman
John Ames
Will Brown
Pittaburg
Herbert Quinby
Dan, Scher
Mortis H. Stern
Philadelphia
E. K. Geiselman
Jacob Metz
Mary
Etna
Mattie
Kate Hoke
Weat North Street
West Salem
Wm. Annsatis
Martin Welker
Wm. McKinley
E. M Qninley
W. E. Schmertz
Pittspurg
Butt
Josie Woods
Toledo Hospital
Ingane
H. R. Imgard
Logan County
K. Hilterbrant
Mable
Eva Saal
Ashland
Franck Saal
Gertrude Bremley
Clyde Kalffer
Jeromeville
Eleanor Graham
C. E. Thorne
Jacob Palmer
Bernice Stoltz
Orrville
Granville
Shepardson Female College
Charles Sprague
Anderson
Roy Smith
Miss Jessie
Stephen Kennerly
Weat Salem
C. W. Tointon
Creston
Adam
Kelster
A. F. Huffman
Keller
East Liberty Street
Doylestown
Apbram Huffman
Geo F. Schwartz
Auburn
N. Y
California
W. W. White
Moody Bible Institute
Des Moines
Iowa
W. FE. Clark
the Archer
Dan Staller
St. Louis
Jerome Curry
B. M. Bailey
North Buckeye Tees
Burt McIntire
Cineee
Kate Barrett
Mary Luce
Capt
John Oswald
Loledo
K. J. Smith
Edgar
Minnie Goldsmith
Marietta
Amy McCormack
M. L. Smyner
Peckinpaugh
Lovett
Charlies Hall
Tony Shieh
Jeannette Garrett
Cuyahogs Falls
Lilian Horn
Harmon Matz
Wellington Matz
Vermillion Institute
D. Flemming
Woeater
Daisy Stevans
Heaver Falls Pa
B. J. Norris
Dean
Logansport
D. W. Fletcher
West Larwill Street
Alex, Graber
Ter Co
Will Ohliger
Russell Kauffman
Cincinnati
Kentucky
Maud V. Brenneman
Michael Badger
BR. M. Voorhes
Coshocton
Art
College Avenue
Anna Troutman
May Mcjoy
May Woodland
Akron
Summit City
S.N. Coe
Alc Kinley
W. GC. Taggart
Phil Horn
A. W. Kelster
Will McClarrap
al. Mowrer
E. M. Bevard
Tom Shepherd
G. K. Smith
Edson Rice
Harry Bachtel
Edward Goodman
Carroll Shamp
Charley Bevard
Jed Zimmerman
Fred McKinney
B. Strock
Wayne County Probate Court
John A. Ric Clarran
Kappa Siaters
J. Byron Oliver W
Cap
Robert and
Alan Barnett
Shadyside
Attorney General
Elphants
Africa
Willie
Eixpe
Sunday ‘ School Convention
Bluckel
Ani
Fox
Scott
Amih & Keller
Thei Pew
Gunnin
We Wooster Pump Co
Hank
sAxk
Arm Fork
Frederick Ailler
Overton
Wayne iCo
Safa
J. F. Maehangy
Sowie
Miller
Wess Salem
VORCE
Jdenule
Brockway, Pif
Common Pleas
Court of Wayne
Lile Brockway
County
Lile Brock Fray
Jennie Brook- Way
Court of Common Pleas
Lle Brock Wey
Jennie Brock Way
Vtce
Board of Transities
Cheater Township
Wayne Co
BB F Fair
Attest
Enky
Haar
JF Raiudebaugh
Byron B. Baker
South Carolina
J. H. McLean
DR. J. H. McLean Medicine CO
St Lous
United States
New York Weekly Tribune
Seale
Gener
Agricultural Department
Wfe
Variety
Wooster Republican
Republican
Geo TV
Best
Room
Tribune
Ra Ioreng
NEW York Wheely Tribune
Sheriff's Sales
Ene Queries Sale
Benj Flercher
Aimr 4
Altas Order of Sale
Com- Wilson Block
Court House
Barman
Cespresah Og
Ayret Poate
Wes Bing
Per Fynel
Recon
Bedford Sprins
Loersteire
Mterma Lotter
Pessert
Usdatd
Phders
Sur
New York
Vermont
Lake Region
Petasbes
Charlevens
Mt Mens St Char
Muskegen
Traverse Cin Mace Louw City
Taut Ste Marte
Gogebie
St. Ina
Wat -Remeet
Ad Salle
Iron Mountain
Amded
Aabland
Dawid
Pela Lake
Thee
Waukerba
Aisd
Piuborgh
Cleveland, Akron
Columbus
Cleveland, Hudson
Cuyabora Falls
Kron
Warwick
Orgville
Killbuck
Vernon Centerburyg
Truiral
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Mt. Vernon
Orrvilie
Akron Fiuduon
Clavesnd
Fate
Jeveland
Columbueg
Olnothatt
Columb
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F. Daly
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