Indictment Demurrers Heard In Wayne County Court
Attorneys for Phinney and others argued indictments are not correct and should be dismissed on demurrer. Judge S B Eason heard pleas claiming counts fail to name Harrison Lehman as commissioners at the offense time and cite two separate offenses in one count. Decision promised in a day or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phinney
S. B. Eason
Wayne County Court of Common Pleas
Messrs. Harrison and Lehman
Wayne County
Benj F. Phinney
John Harrison
Simon Lehmann
Barrison
Lehman
George Hammond
Clarence Hatcher
Bason
Washouts disrupt B&O line north of Wooster and Millersburg
Heavy water and washouts hit the Baltimore and Ohio railroad north of Wooster and Millersburg Monday. Trains could not reach Millersburg after noon, with no southbound run from Wooster at 1:05 p.m. Water was still rising in northern Holmes county as section crews worked to repair tracks. Holmes county agent Chas. Kissing lamented the delay, noting floods in a region slow to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore & Ohio
Wooster
Millersburg
Holmes County
Chas
Trustees Open Local Option Election in Wouster Township
The Wouster township trustees, meeting Monday, vote to proceed with a local option election after approving the petition with sufficient signatures. They did not fix a date, noting April 6 may be election day, and requested a state opinion on coordinating a special election. Once guidance is received, the date will be set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wouster Township
Poon Tok
Zaring
Secretary of State
Temperance Meeting Features Notable Address
The temperance gathering at City Opera House on Sunday afternoon drew a record adult attendance. Rev S F Scovel D D delivered a polished talk on government in all its aspects, praised as the best yet in the series. Mahlon Rouch announced a petition signing opportunity, with a committee conference on stage and another meeting slated for next Sunday at 2 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SF. Ete DD
H. W Lowry
First Presbyterian Church
Wooters
Mahlon Rouch
Rey Scovel
Letter List No 9 From Wooster Post Office
Letter List No. 9 shows residents and patrons remaining at Wooster post office on Monday March 2 1903 including Dave Cunningham J H Doering Eli Dillman D Davison Wm Fye Lincoln Soriety C A Runegan RB A Stauffer G F Stont C B N Stark Mrs Haas Miss Munde Messner Mrs Fanney McIwen Mrs Mary Ewing Martin two entries Mrs N E B Snyder Miss Della Yates and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster Post Office
Dave Cunningham
J. _H. Doering
Eli Dillman
D. Davison
Wm. Fye
Lincoln Soriety
C. A. Runegan
A. Stauffer
G. F. Stont
C. BN. Stark
N. EB. Snyder
Della Yates
Wedding vows as Rev J J Excell marries Sunday evening
A wedding occurred Sunday evening at 7 15 oclock at the bride's home on one street with Rev J J Excell officiating. The ceremony joined the couple in holy matrimony in a quiet home setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Excell
Om Eberers Street
Applecreek Elder James R Patterson Dies at 76
James R Patterson longtime Applecreek resident and Presbyterian church elder dies at his daughter Ellen Brown’s home in Smithville after a two and a half month illness of heart failure. Survived by four children, he was 76 years old. Funeral at Applecreek on Wednesday at 2 p.m. with interment in Applecreek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Patterson
Applecreek
Ellen Brown
Smithville
Patterson
Presbyterian Church
Death reports rule out murder for three men
Coroner Wo AD Faber filed reports on William Luniak found east of Wooster February 8. He died from weather exposure and alcoholic excesses with no foul play suspected. Samuel Kriter, killed January 12 at Applecreek, died falling from a box car and being crushed by wheels while brakeman on the CA and CGR line. John Speigelberger, killed February 9 near Balton, died when struck by a limb while cutting a tree, death ruled accidental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AD Faber
Wm. Luniak
Samuel Krter
John Speigelberger
Wm Luniak
Wooster
Luniak
Samuel Kriter
Applecreek
Balton
Rail line promoter to visit Wooster for board talks
Chicago Short Line president C W French will visit Wooster Thursday evening for a board of trade conference. The meeting aims to appoint a local representative to negotiate with the railroad on securing right of way, with decisions deferred until French speaks and funding sources are clarified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W .French
Chicago
Railroada
Wooster
Board of Trade
Walter D. Fuss
Frank W. Miller
French
Progressive Farmers meeting at Taggart home dinner
The Provranage Farmgra gathering at J W Taggart's home on February 26 drew a large audience. Mrs L R Bowman spoke on What Others Will Say, Miss Rose Wilson and others demonstrated poultry incubation and care for motherless chicks. Tintsman discussed Good Roads, with Willia Jarvis coordinating government aid for road machinery to build a sample mile. Bruce Lytle and S R Firestone covered securing a good clover catch. Next meeting at the Experiment farm with Prof Parrot's magic lantern lecture on March 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J “W Taggart
Sage
L. R Bowman
Rose” Wilson
Misa Stitt
J C.alland
Gene Thompson
Miss Wilson
Thompson
Tintsman
Willia Jarvis
Jarvis
Bruce
Lytle
S. R. Firestone
Parrot
No Library Site Yet For Carnegie Library
No site has been selected for the new Carnegie library though several lots and properties are under view. It will be several days before a choice is made and announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Library
March Republican primaries stir Wooster Wooster items
March brings a lively Wooster scene with candidates and local moves. Political activity picks up as primary elections approach with notes on candidates for city solicitor, election committee actions in Orrville, and civic shifts including business ventures and public works.
W C T U Meeting at M and Church Delights Attendees
An enthusiastic WCTU gathering at the M and church featured quotes from Frances Willard, tributes to her memory, papers on temperance training and the present crisis, a chalk talk, a children’s meeting, and songs led by Miss Webster. Misses Josie Taylor and Bertha Ells assisted, with a note of secretarial activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WCTU
Frances Williard
Miss Davis
Miss Willard
T VU
Josie Taylor
Bertha Ellsperman
Marriage Licenses Listed for Hastings Franks Bolegner Trapes
Boyd O Hastings of Shreve and Mary J Franks of Hard Philip Bolegner and Mrs Clara Trapes of Wooster appear on marriage license records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd O Hastings
Shreve
Mary J Franks
Hard
Philip Bolegner
Clara Trapes
Wooster
Fourth Ward School Progress Near Completion
Architect J. R. Webster, in the city Monday, said the new Fourth ward school building will be completed and ready to open for use by the first of April. Webster is the project architect for the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Webster
Fourth Ward
Webster
Golden Corners Surprise
William Armstrong was carried out Wednesday evening as Wayne Missionary society ladies led by Mrs. Thomas Armstrong planned a carpet rag sewing party to thank the Armstongs. Sixty five guests joined in music games and a generous lunch before they bid farewell and Godspeed to the couple as they move to Wooster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Armstrong
The
Wayne Missionary Society
Thomas Armstrong
A Weak Stomach and a Texan Merchant's Recovery
J B Taylor of Chriesman Texas, a prominent merchant, suffered loss of appetite and strength due to a weak stomach. After trying Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, he reports benefit from one bottle and full restoration after four bottles, regaining weight and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Taylor
Chriesman
Tex
Izj
Satemieriaan &Cosstarubseh
Addition Planned for First Reformed Church
The First Reformed church consistory met with Architect J R Webster to review plans for a 30 by 62 foot addition to be used as a Sunday school room. Bids will be received at noon Saturday March 21 at the Wooster Hardware company office for a modern facility meeting church needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformed Church
J. R Webster
Wooster Hardware Company
Doctor and farmer clash ends with head wound at hotel barn
Dr John J Kinney attended Dr Neal Hardy at noon to sew a head wound from a pitchfork blow by W. W Dych, a farmer in Dr Hardy’s employ. A long running employer employee dispute led to a quarrel at the Hotel Mougey and Dych’s arrest was talked of.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal Hardy
John J Kinney
W. W Bych
Dych
Hardy
Mougey
Wife Seeks Divorce in Wooster Petition Filed
Mrs. Sarah M Buffenmyer Shamp of Wooster through attorney M L Smyser files for divorce from Charley A Shamp. Married Olney Illinois November 10, 1901 with no children. Charges gross neglect and failure to provide. Requests temporary restraining order and alimony. Shamp employed on Wooster wreck train of the Pennsylvania Lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah M .Buffenmyer Shamp
Wooster
M L Smyser
Charley
Shamp
Olney
Ill
Pennsylvania Lines
Eason
Irs
Wooster Man Wins First for Brown Leghorns in Pittsburg Show
S H Billman of Wooster entered brown leghorns in the Pittsburg fancy stock exhibit and was awarded first prize for both best hen and best pullet. He also exhibited another entry not yet judged. The brown leghorns earned top prizes for Mr Billman at the Columbus exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S H Billman
Pittsburg
Beathen
Billman
Bulman
Columbus
Mrs Conn Injured in Fall at North Grant Home
Mrs John Conn of North Grant street suffered a severe hip fracture after slipping on a slippery board at her home on Monday. Doctors R. N. Warren and G W. Ryall provided surgical attention as she endures significant pain from the injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Conn
North Grant Street
R. N. Warren
G W. Ryall
Conn
Commissioners Make Appointments This Week
County commissioners at their meeting made several appointments including janitor for the courthouse and county building Frank Glasgow. Eight candidates for the position. Janitress of courtroom Mrs Frank Sigler. Court house engineer Andrew Reiman with two applicants. Jail physician Dr J D Beer. Trustee children's home George Kettler. Member children's home advisory board Mrs Ezra W Lytle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Glasgow
Court Room
Frank Sigler
Court House
Andrew Reiman
J. D. Beer
Children’s Home
George Kettler
Children’s Home Advisory Board
Mrg
Ezra W. Lytle
A Brace of Winners on Public Service Tickets
New announcements list Steve E. Smith as Member of Board of Public Service and George A. Fisher as Council at Large member with E D Fisher representing the First Ward. The wording references trapubli can tickets and local governance positions, noting elections and candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Service
Steve E. Smith
Council At
George A. Fisher
E_D_Fisher
Primary Held Next Saturday In Blachleyville
Blachleyville report notes resuming sawmill work after weather layoffs, new home move on East Main, injuries and repairs to a local blacksmith, ice cream supper social, dismantling of old shop, discussion of hall for pew lodge meetings, record water level on the prairie, school entertainment planned for last day of school, and a push to support the chosen primary candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blachleyville
Roy Rickenbaugh
Miss Corman
David Housert
Pew Lodge
Dr. Weaver
Dalton
Geo. Felger
Harding
Local Notes Include Moves and Farewell Party
March updates from Madisonburg and Wayne County highlight Miss Hoy visiting from Morrland and Gant families hosting. Clark McCoy relocates southwest of Madisonburg. John Gant assumes the old McCoy home. Mr Maller moves to Swains farm. the Holmes area sees Ottty Ottty and Wm Armstrong farewells as families move to the city. Ms Braden visits relatives then returns east. Charlie Crater and Wm Armstrong plan moves. T C McCoy buys three-year-old draft horses. Winter family adds a five-year Morgan driver to their draft team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss. Hoy
Morrland
Gant
Clark McCoy
Madisonburg
John Gant
McCoy
Maller
Holmes
Ottty
Swains
Wm Armstrong
Ms. Braden
Scot Dale
Wayne
Charlie Crater
Wm. Armatrong
T. C. McCoy
Morgan
Sledload of Burton City residents attend literary gathering
Burton City social life highlighted by a Friday literary event at Pokeberry with a pleasant youth turnout. Saturday evenings featured games and refreshments at the Eichenberger home, while others hosted gatherings at Shenk and Wahley households with crokinole and supper. Several Burton City residents traveled to North Lawrence for visits, and local lawyer Weiser was seen in Barton City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton City
Pokeberry
J. R. Eichenberger
Jacob Maxel
Bert Maxel
Orrville
Charles Shenk
C. W. Shenk
Young
Anna Manning
Ella Lornon
Anna Wenger
Mary Avover
Ella Shifferly
Katie Stuck
William Shenk
Elmer Shenk
Carl Michner
Frank Misere
George Stuck
Nicholas Wahley
J. M. Shenk
Esthe Wenger
J. R. Shenk
North Lawrence
Weiser
Wooster
Barton City
Wooster Weather, Rail Plans, and Local Happenings In Brief
In Shreve a push for pure water is under way as Wooster residents demand improved supplies. Saybolt Air sees needed upgrades led by Harry R. Smith. A new Y M C A building is proposed in Wooster with a street railroad projected to run cargo by early summer. A fourth ward school has begun construction. The Telephone company seeks a franchise in council. C W French cites a railroad through Wooter, claiming near term feasibility. A Pennsylvania firm discusses Wooster as an end point of division. Local almanac followers cling to Ira R. Hicks predictions of warm weather and a late February rain with a morning electric storm. The almanac also forecasts a March cold wave. At the Glass Works, a worker nicknamed Happy Hooligan fell into a creek but was rescued, slightly disfigured. Spring candidates begin their ante primary campaigning with hopeful tunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAnaney & Smith
Smith
McAnaney
Karl Hunsicker
Graymont
Gus Hunsicker
Wooster City
David Griest
Boegner Brothers
Charles
Harry
John Saal
Frank Molsoky
Reed Muloahy
Costa
John Bowers, Jr
Order of Eagles
Wooster
Wooster Hardware Co
Womens Relief Corps
W H Hubwell
Dalton
James Hall
Mallersburgh
Roosevelt
Benton G. Hay
Pennsyylvania
Palmer Street
W A Lehr
Plain Township
Akron
Peppersauce
Philip Boegner
Rising Star Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Order
Orrville
Pythian
Wooster Hardware Company
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Stetson Company
Shreve
Harry R. Smith
Saybolt Air
Y. M. GA
Col. C. V. Hard
But Telephone Company
C. W. French
Wooter
Pennsylvania Company
Glass
College Notes From Wooster and Nearby Areas
College notes cover Prof Chaddock attending a teachers meeting in Coshocton Licking and Muskingum counties at Frazersburg and several Wooster area items. George Allen Brewer of McCormick Seminary Chicago returns tonight after visiting Wooster friends. Mrs C A MacDonald of Cleveland visits Mrs Carey Kauke. Rev W A Shedd plans spring and summer visits with his mother and two children in Wooster. David Yohannon, Wooster student, to return to Persia soon. Jesse McClellan starts in Kauke hall with daily office hours. Hideson Buchanan of Smithville visits Wooster. High Water notes from Republican correspondents across regions. Also a cough cure ad with claims of quick relief and medicinal effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. BE. Chaddock
Coshoctomi
Licking
Muskingum
Frazersburg
George Allen Brewer
McCormick, Seminary
Chicago
Wooster
C. A. MacDonald
Cleveland
Carey Kauke
W. A. Shedd
Persia
David Yohannon
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Wooster Township
Temperance Meeting
Ical
Astoria
Town
Old Reliable
Frick Block
Faber
William Lundiak
Progressive Farmers
March
Win Schieb
Slemmons
North Spink Street
Ralph Richards
Ashland
Lola Derr
A . Lowry
Washington, Pa
R. N Warren
M W Gldsgo
East South Street
Isa
H Wiler
Wayne County Soldiers Relief Commission
A N Brenneman
A. Postlewait
J W Hartzell
S P Eshleman
C F Kraft
Phil Horn
Woovster
Horn Building
Archer House
Charles Horn
Horn
Cambridge
W.C. T. U. Meeting
Golden Corners
Reformed
Pitchfork
L&13
College Notes
Jesse McClellan
Kauke Hall
R. Buchanan
Wooster Friends Month
Rocky Mountain
Laubach & Boyd
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