St Patrick Day dances charm Miller and Lees halls
The St Patrick s Day events drew large attendance Monday night with the Young Orchestra led by Steve Smith replacing Harry Young ill health. M O B club social at Lees Hall proved socially and financially successful. St Mary s school presented Columbia s Reception reflecting credit on teachers and pupils with Alcock Mandolin Club providing music. Handkerchief bazaar by Wooster Temple Rathbone Sisters at Pythian Castle yielded good funds. Mrs Mark Hanna and Canton Temple contributed standout handkerchiefs. An entertaining program featured Mrs Sweeney Russell Miss Fisher Fombelle Stevens Conrad Wilhelm Schiaffley and Rowland Curry. Refreshments served. the M Y G B club St Mary s school performances noted.
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Miller’s Hall
Steve Smith
Harry Young
Lee's Hall
St. Mary’s School
Columbia
Alcock
Myrtle Feightner
Hamronk Street
Jessie Ct
Ers Petty Deann
Wooster
Mark Hanna
Cleveland
Canton
Rowland Curry
St. Patrick's
Lees’ Hall
St. Mary's School
Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Hoyer obituary notes
The two months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hoyer of North Grand Street died early Tuesday morning. Funeral arrangements will be followed by interment in Wooster Cemetery on Wednesday.
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Ores
Harry Hoyer
North Grand Street
Wooster Cemetery
Hershberg vs Bloomberg trial ends with $600 verdict
Hershberg & Co. won a judgment of $600 and interest from April 1, 1899, against Bloomberg & Co. in the Court of Common Pleas after a two week trial over merchandise sums 1035 and 375. The jury found plaintiffs owned the goods in the first claim and allowed Bloomberg & Co. 250 on the second claim. McClure & Smyser defended for the plaintiffs, Taylor & Taylor for the defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershberg & Co
Bloomberg & Co
Court of Common Pleas
McClure & Smyser
Taylor & Taylor
Respecte d Woman Dead From Wooster in Allegheny
Word reached Mrs. A O Newkirk of 50 Beall avenue that her niece Mat tie Odell died Sunday March 16 at 6 40 PM in Allegheny PA after weeks of illness Aged about 55 she was daughter of the late Thomas Beall a Wooster founder family distant kin of Gen Reason Beall Her husband T G Odell of Lakeville PA and their son Hale Odell of Pasadena CA survive The service was at Lakeville M E church March 26 at 2 PM with burial in Newkirk cemetery
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A. O. Newkirk
Beall Avenue
Mattie Odell
T. G. Odell
Pennsylvania Company
Lakeville
Allegheny
Wooster
Reason Beall
Odell
Ster
March 17, 1902 Proceedings At Wooster Market
Fragmentary OCR notes show a market or auction event at Wooster on March 17, 1902. Names and figures are incomplete but indicate a transaction or sale valued at $34 and references to parties such as DOTY and ORlis with uncertain roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eal Wooster Péattice
Ge Sealer Sea
Attempted Robbery on North Market Near Baptist Church
JC Metzger of Mack Tailoring observed two men shadowing him near the Baptist Church as he walked to his rooms on North Market. One man grabbed his arm. a second man tried to seize him but failed. Metzger escaped, noting the assailants looked like hobos and appeared to be debating who would grab first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C Metzger
Mack Tailoring Company
North Market Street
Baptist Church
Mr. Metzger
Wooster
City Council Proceedings Report on Public Works Decisions
City Council met with all members, hearing the annual clerk’s statement. Sewer and street projects were reviewed for College avenue and North Bever street pending owner consents, and a light at College avenue and University street was supported. A costly Canton workhouse contract faced opposition and failed adoption. An ordinance to fund West North street sewering passed under suspension. Park and pavement issues were discussed, with several motions failing or referred to officials.
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van Nest
Peckinpaugh
Nolle
College Avenue
North Bever Street
Holden
University
Fisher
University Street
Overholt
Canton
Kinney
West North Street
Walters
Park Committee
Walter
Pittsburg Avenue
BE. M. Quinby
Aberhardt
Schad
Sherrick
Spink Street
Miss Sherrick
Rumpus at Blachleyville Public Sale News
Blachleyville reports a busy scene with residents and visitors. Harry Priest plans to move in, Kaple and Chaney house changes occur, Berhard closes stock, Edna Meekee heads to Forest City, and a photo incident sparks a village uproar. Florence McKee temporarily works for G W McKee, Mrs Mefford visits relatives near Ashland, and locals note a shoemaker’s return along with fence delivery and navigators’ repairs.
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Blachleyville
L. P T
Harry Priest
Reedsburg
Kaple
Jones
John Chaney
Edward Howman
New Pittsburg
Berhard
Edna Meekee
Orest City
Springville
Blackleyville
Florence McKee
Maple Grove
G. W. McKee
Wadsworth
David Mefford
Ashland
W. H. Long
John Dyke
Wooster Loses to Mansfield in Monday Game
Mansfield defeated Wooster 50 to 18 at Mansfield Field. Scoring details list Enos 4, Barr 3, Worth 4, Walker 2 for Mansfield and Redick 3, Myers 1 for Wooster. Gaschee and Gaschie credited with several field goals.
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Wooster
Mansfield
Redick
Vene Myers
Enos
Barr
Worth
Walker
Myers
Gaschee
Ssore Wooster
Church meetings and social events in Wooster area
The report notes Sunday school class entertainments at Presbyterian and M E churches. Mrs Clyde Fresh visiting Canton relatives. Emanuel Beachley and Ray Talmadge connected with sermons. P I Ebert hosted a Friday night event with a grand supper and songs. Upcoming preaching and communion services at the Presbyterian church are announced.
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Presbyterian Church
Correspondence Wooster Republican Congress
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E. Church
Town Hall
Clyde Fresh
Canton
Benj. Dull
Wifs
Emanuel B. Beachley
sAshlar
Congress
Ray Talmadge
P I. O. Ebert
Smithville Happenings Correspondence March 17
Smithville notes report rural delivery meeting and ongoing concerns with smallpox in the area. A Lutheran bazaar is planned for April 5 with dinner and supper on election day. Social events include a large surprise party at Dan Hoffman’s home and a farewell for Miss Florence Hoffman as her family moves toward Orrville. St Marys church women raffle a gold watch for fundraising.
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Smithville
Weiner
Center School
Naftzger
Knights of Pythias
Mre
Marie Dailey
Seville
Mesdames Roller
Hoffman
Morgan
George Fike
Dan Hoffman
Bena A & Vary
St Wades
Simce
Steve Mowery
Jessie Miller
Negaa Collins
Holmes
Letha
Frank Landis
Sue Winegardner
Jos Lerites
Ida
Grady
McSullough
Keister
Dan Davidson
Sadie
Fetler
Emma
Anna
Lee Eberly
Virgil
Mackey
Florence Hoffman
Messrs
Jacob Wirh
Platte Weimer
Florence
Orrville
Port Washington pioneer praises Peruna remedy
Hon. John Paulin, Sr., a longtime Port Washington resident, lauds Peruna in a recent letter. He cites good results for coughs colds and catarrh and says it is worth its weight in gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Paulin
Port Washington
Wis
Peruna Credited With Restoring Health In Elderly Vet
A series of testimonials praise Peruna for restoring health in elderly readers. One man declares it made him a new man after years of catarrh and says he can walk and ride as well as younger people. Others report improved hearing and sight, reduced colds, and overall vitality attributed to regular Peruna use. The letters urge readers to write Dr. Hartman for advice and claim Peruna is essential for families.
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Postona
Tala
Peruna
A. Howell
J. R. Prince
East Leon
Perona
Peruns
Abraham Zingler
R. Piedmont
Wayne
Stonnty
Abraham Ziegler
Hartman
Cass
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
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William Annat
Saretactoty, Pres
City Council Proceedings
Dolass
Andy Obrien
Andy O'Brien
Billa Street
Blake
O'Brien
Correspondence
the Republican
Wooster Boys
Albright. _Gasche Forward
Ayer
John P. Hodnette
Brooklyn, N.Y
Seens Hat
St. Mary’s Church
Door
Court House
Wooster, Ohio
Jaibsioaiuuy Ysz
Wayne County
Sss
Wisconsin
J. BR. Prine
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