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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1902
Page
8
Two locomotives collided on the Cleveland and Pittsburg railway. G R Walker of Toronto and F W McElroy of Fairport were killed. Many others were injured, some fatally.
John D Patterson Song a resident of Congress died at his Alliance home a few days ago Andrew Jackson Harvey of this city died Monday night at Yingie bank after months at the State hospital He was a Wooster plasterer who served in McLaughlin's Squadron since Sept 6 1862 to Sept 4 1863 A G A R member Funeral from Beall avenue residence at 2 PM Wednesday under the Post banner Interment Wooster cemetery Survived by Mrs Harvey and two sons Gus and George Harvey of Wooster.
Gas flow from the Bell land well surged over 48 hours with 20 pounds on Saturday and ten more by Sunday morning. Casing loosened at the top allowed gas to escape. efforts by H B Odenkirk to pack vap and tubing continued. If the flow remains, the well should become a paying investment rather than a pocketed venture.
Clem Shamp of Canton visited Creston with his wife and returned home today. Prof A. McGlennon of Chagrin Falls schools spent days with friends here and will go back this week. Lewis Hollingsworth of Malta stayed with Dr. and Edwin Hollingsworth and planned a few more days. The Weimer brick block nears completion. Mrs Hattie Wells of Barberton visited friends. Mrs S A Tuttle and children spent part of last week with friends at Dalton. Creston second baseball nine seeks more victories after sweeping locals within ten miles. The funeral of Eli Kauffman, a Civil War veteran, occurred last Tuesday with Sons of Veterans present. Children’s Day exercises at the Presbyterian church drew a large audience after ME church services were canceled.
BD Jeffries Puerta Hi and Della Eckard of Dalton Perry Focus of Marshallvile and Nettie A Durntine of Mt baton Joseph W Kistler and Nettie Minty of Wooster Benny Loxoupy of Rittman and Jessie Mouges of Sterl.ny
Medina hosts a Tuesday game with Al Lace leading a Wooster area team. The event centers on a planned away trip to Medina followed by a return to Wooster for key points and matchups.
The fragment mentions C F Myers of Loos Arpenes and Moses of Huren en tee in South Dakota teaching, with Summer senor George Stab and RoStrattes as former university students. Professor Black returns to Nashville after yesterday's preaching. May Jennie Corbet travels to Pittsburg to visit relatives.
In Zanesville on June 23 Mayor Holden was forcibly removed from the court by Police Judge Heed after insisting the withdrawal of an affidavit against a woman for intoxication. Holden struck Chief of Police Tracy, who then struck Holden over the head.
The St James hotel building collapsed on Monday morning in Danas Texas. Fifteen men were trapped by the falling wall. One numbered man sustained several injuries but none fatal. The hotel was among the oldest in the city.
Relatives in Mt. Eaton report the death of A F Graber in Joplin Missouri. A former Wooster music teacher, he graduated from Wogster university in 188% and later held a college professorship in Missouri. He was the brother of the late Alex Graber and the fifth family member to perish from typhoid.
Money prizes listed for county residents in events at Wooster celebration. Events include 100 yard dash sack race potato race egg race wheelbarrow race high jump hurdle shoe mixing kin pointing hitching and unhitching horses ladies only with first and second prizes. Entrance free and specified purses: 2 for first and 1 for second in some events, with varying amounts across contests.
A hail storm Monday afternoon caused extensive damage to voion and celery crops in the vicinity of Lodi and Burbank, cutting and beating the harvest and resulting in heavy losses for local growers.
Mrs M K Cook mother of W Ward of Berer and South streets died Monday afternoon after a long illness. Funeral arrangements set her body to be taken to Wauseon, Ohio, for burial.
The list shows letters remaining at the Wooster post office on Monday June 23 1902 addressed to gentlemen TT PF Anderson Alva Ash Jack Harrison L Knight John J Norton David Noftyger Frank Windrate and ladies Miss Nettie Clark Mrs C Newcomer Miss Lora Smythe T L Flattery P M.
On Monday Mayor R J Smith received a new wagon for his ice trade from John Koble Jobo McAnaney and Alonzo Snyder. The wagon is described as a beauty and credit to the mechanics and to the decorator Mr Snyder. It is compact and compares favorably with wagons from large country firms.
A blaze originating at the Phoenix Iron Works, formerly Wolf and Zwicker, damaged multiple buildings in Portland. Estimated losses include the Lansing Lumber Company and Oregon Railroad properties, with figures around 100000 to 15000 dollars, plus damages to Madson Street Bridge and a torpedo caroon and hotel.
Philadelphia trolley collision at Chestnut Hill injures about 24, heavy damage to two cars. Motorman Martin Donohue and several passengers, including Mrs Augustus Shine and Francis Curry, sustain critical injuries while bystanders seek hospital treatment. Other items note frost warnings, local visits, and community notices in Wooster region.
Professors and others left at noon for Put-In Bay to attend the Ohio State Teacher's Association sessions. Cemetery officials report repeated thefts of flowers and grave accessories and say arrests will lead to strict penalties. The Board of Equalization adjourned with property and new structure assessments across wards totaling 32,425 dollars.
The Summer Schools opened this morning with attendance surpassing four hundred. Dr. Holden delivered the opening address. Most recitations will be held at the High school building this year.
Judge Eason granted partition of the estate of J. E. and F A. Lake appointing Jacob Sealer J D Qdell and Henry Metcalf as commissioners. He also heard a demurrer in Carr v Ashland & Wooster railway over right of way title in Sugarcreek township. The rest of the text is unreadable.
Admiral Charles Clark recent junior rear admiral promotion may lead him to seek voluntary retirement under the personnel act. Retired pay would be 5625 dollars yearly, with officers likely to retire to usher in younger, vigorous leadership for the board’s long range plans.
In Grand Island Nebraska Democrats and Populists meet Tuesday to push fusion on the state ticket. Leaders seek a joint nomination and platform acceptable to both sides. Officials anticipate Bryan may veto a fusion if his name is not used. Former Senator William Vallen heads to the convention to secure Bryan’s nomination. If Bryan stays out, Convention actions become unpredictable.
A passenger train on the Sioux City branch of the Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha Railroad jumped the track near Ashton Iowa. Two trainmen were killed five others seriously injured and several passengers lightly injured. Names include C J Robinson Barrett Weston Hall and Thompson among the crew. the engineer was badly hurt but expected to recover. Cause blamed on a small misplaced switch.
Crippled by outbreaks claim livestock in South Africa linked to port of New Orleans suspicion. Detroit jury convicts William M. Jones of murder in the Heywood case. David James and son Frank wounded by Italians at New Kensington. Prisoners moved to Greensboro for lynching. Cleveland court blocks a 3-cent fare street railway. Sioux City reports a shooting of Marshal Swearington by M H Shipman then mob memory. Quebec judge clears contempt motion against Detective Carpenter. several held in conning case. Newcastle builds strike stretches with plumbers seeking higher pay. Earthquake shocks report damage in Rome department near Casano Al Joblo.
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