March 5 Latch String reports local court and society notes
Pension Day in Protate Court and petit jurors seated in Pleas Court. Blind items cover births, illnesses, travel, and local incidents. Mentions Patrick Ford, Bechtel Alcock joining Cleveland Ladies Orchestra, train mishap with Pittsburgh Post, new uniforms for Co D, and several town residents' activities. Indicts Holmes county bucket shop case. county treasury cash tallied at 120200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Protate Court
Pleas Court
Massilion
John Mirantominniocere
Werster
Bon
Patrick Ford
Bechtel Alcock
Bucyros
Cleveland Ladies’ Orchestra
Election March 16 Prohibition Vote Dominates Wooster Meeting
Boisterous crowd fills council chamber as wets and drys clash over a local option vote. The committee reports 710 qualified electors amid 728 signatures. final resolution to submit the question to the voters on March 16 1906 passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuneslhamber
Iung
Council Chamber
Kisling
Weiser
Muinier
Foltz
John Johnston
Charles Schopf
Milner
Visit Recap and Ailment Report From Akron Area
Ship returns from Akron visit as Mrs J A stays with friends in Akron and Barberton. John Magaw comes from Pittsburgh with brother Wilber ill from typhoid fever. William McQuigg near Wooster ill several days, showing slight improvement. Milton Myers on South Market Street down with illness but improving yet weak. Dr J E Barrett from Sheghorgan reports mixed health notes. Cleveland-bound trip mentioned for Gail John R Manville father of Mrs Grace Taggart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Barberton
John Magaw
Pittsburgh
Wilber
William McQuigg
Wooster
Milton Myers
South Market Street
Wooster Petition Board Claims 40 Percent Electors
The city of Wooster tally shows 612 petitioners as more than 40 percent of the qualified electors based on the total votes cast in the last November election of 1805.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Downing
Ohio
Wooster
Petitiovera
John C. Swartz
Cleveland
Chas E. Chideaster
Martin PF. Flackey
Bowling Green
Ray Heines
Jubn Fister
Akont
Chase Landes
Wellington
Grant Wery
Barberton
PP. M Pretchert Moval
Freedom
BF Miller
Ed Dice
Toved
Tou Allegheny
Youur Committee
Tea elixir touted to ease ailments at local stores
A garbled notice promoting a tea product claims to ease various conditions and is offered for 50 cents at drug stores. Despite misspellings, the ad references Hol etacs Reavy Wountain Tea and Lanhach & Boyd, with urging readers to try the cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanhach & Boyd
Found Dead in Bed near Creton
Mrs Andrew Rock aged about 26 years was found dead in bed by her husband early Sunday morning on a farm two miles south of Creton. The couple shared one bed with their four year old daughter while an older child slept in another bed. Rock awoke to the child's crying and discovered his wife dead while lighting a lamp to cover the child. A physician could not revive her. The cause is given as heart disease. The funeral arrangements are to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Eberhart
Fredericks- Dary
Illinois
Zenes Felger
Kreuger
Holmes County
Charles E. Curry
Wayne County
Andrew Rock
Creaton
John C. Schultz
Albert F. Cooley
Welker G. Christy
the Wooster Hardware Company
D Mills
Farm Residence Burned at Apple Creek
A farm residence belonging to J. C. Barnes of Apple Creek suffered heavy losses when a fire, possibly caused by a defective stove, engulfed the building. The roof burned fiercely and little on the second floor was saved. Fruit, potatoes, a summer house, and a cart were destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes
Pear Apple Creek
Po Siiday
Mia Bone
Wind Pump Destruction Causes 2000 Loss with 300 Insurance
A wind pump was destroyed in a incident causing an estimated loss of 2000 dollars while only 300 dollars of coverage appears to be insured. The report notes the disparity between the damage and the available insurance funds.
Notestein Urges Aid for Japan Famine Relief
Professor J O Notestein urged Judge Smyser to push Congress to appropriate wheat and food for Japan amid famine. Smyser replied promptly, saying law barred such provocation though willing to help. Notestein suggested government action was needed to address the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J O. Notestine
Japan
Jadyve M L. Smyser
Judge Smyser
Congress
Prof. Notestin
Notestein
Died on a Train in Sudden Death Tragedy
Marion Crawford died on a Monday evening while traveling by electric line to Overton to assist with maple syrup making. The 70? year old resident of Congress and Canaan townships collapsed from heart trouble as the Baltimore & Ohio train stopped at Branstetter. Burial will be beside his wife at Burbank, after family conveyance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Crawford
Mr Crawford
Congress
Canaan
Beal
Vis Cbildren
Galion
Marion
Cleveland
Crawford
Charles Ewing
Overton
Baltimore & Ohio
Branstetter
David Vanover
Burbank
Death of Shreve resident V. D. Manson in railroad accident
V. D. Manson a 69 year old Shreve baker and longtime resident died Saturday night when a handcar struck an open switch near the Milbrook coal chutes. He was crushed under the car as Marion Cowell sustained only minor injuries. Survived by wife and three children, funeral held Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. D Manson
Shreve
Manson
Milbrook
Marion
Rober Cowell
V .D. Manson
F ¥Adle
Garace Peppard
Baberton
John Manson
Orrville
Harry Maon On
Sureve
New Edifice Dream Touched By Presbyterian Leader
Rev Scott F Hershey announced at First Presbyterian Church that he proposed a plan to raise funds for a new house of worship by pledging deathbed gifts. He reported securing $31,800 in pledges this week and believed $40,000 to $50,000 more could be obtained. The congregation reportedly has no immediate plan to build.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott F Hershey
First Presbyterian Church
Hershey
Herahey
Large Methodist Meeting Draws County Citizens
A Sunday afternoon gathering at the Methodist church drew a large crowd of Warne County citizens. After inspiring addresses by speakers including V2 Dou and J K Schellen’orger, the Warne County Bible Society elected officers for the coming year: President S. F Hersley, Vice President S. E Nubirk, Secretary J W Hooke, and Treasurer G. W. Spangler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernoe
Schellen
Frank Heiman
Warne County
S. F Hersley
S. E. Nubirk
Seretary
J W Hooke
G. W. Spangler
Sunday Concert Pleases Another Audience
Sunday afternoon drew a good size crowd for the second concert by Young's Ang.
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Young
Ang
Concert Reception Highlights Skilled Players and Director
The program featured a number of classical numbers performed with evident skill under Prof Chroader. Encores were numerous and well deserved. A third concert date is not fixed yet and announcements will follow as players depart the city and replacements are secured. The public appreciation was shown by strong attendance.
Have Your Paper Changed Subscribers
Notice to readers of The Republican advising subscribers who change residence to notify the office promptly to ensure paper delivery continues without interruption.
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Pittsburgh Post
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Charles M Gray
Cuba
Mr Gray
Julius Schwartz
George J. Schwartz
Mr. Schwartz
Chicago
New York
Miss Emm
Edest
Frank Elleperman
Yocum
Ovie Wiles
Wonster
Mansfield
Wiles
Leo Bowman
Wm QG Bowmer
Jesse MacClellam
University
Indies
MxClellan
Sherman Hirer
Old Wooster Cay
Springfield
T H Parkinson
Republican
Pellevoe
Park
Fredrik
Miss Smith
Dar
Eudine Abe
Akro
Franksen
Seib
New Orleans
Michael Selb
Hammond la
George W. Spangler
Indian Territory
Billy Otter
Man of
Ashland
South Market
Arthur
Bowman
Ase
Paul@ Ban
K Johyvter
W. M Miller
Sana
Wee Andante
Lee
Keister
Ginter
Clerk Minter
Johston
Board of Deputy Supervisors of Elections
Wil
Larwill
Walnut Streets
J. Theister
City Board of Education
Cone
Walout Street
Gay
Markiey
Milier
Spruce Street
East Liberty
Wooster and Manstiel
G&. W. Fultz
Chas
F. Scrupf
Doe
Canaan Township
Krock
V. D. Manson
Dr. Hershey
Boliennes
Gotton
William Annat
Ray
Hamilton
Wooster Hardware Company, Woooster, O
Pennsylvania Lines
Washington
Los Angeles
Shriners Torpertt
National Educational Association
C.H. Wolfe
Wooster O
BeSaw
the Besaw Chemical CO
Cleveland, D
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J. E. Caskey
J. N. Boor
Criat Soarate
Reedlanders
Arces
N . King
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Hess
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