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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1907
Page
5
Orrville young man Johe Mowrer was injured when he was thrown under a moving railroad car at an Akron street crossing. His right leg was amputated below the knee at a hospital. Relatives, including Howard Mowrer, remained with him through the weekend and reported his condition improving.
March 18 report from Aukerman notes very poor road conditions with mud and water obscuring visibility and washed out stretches posing danger. Local residents and visitors are listed, including Mrs. Fred Gault of Agron and families visiting relatives in Creston and Pilot Knob. Maple sugar and molasses marking begin as farmers report some good yields.
Local parties near completion of arrangements to embark on manufacturing light, overall end suspenders at Wooster. The initiative signals growth for the town's industry and promises new employment opportunities.
Court dispute centers on whether William Everhart or Allen Miller should be tried first for the death of Thomas Dye. Attorneys argued about prosecutorial scheduling and witness opportunity, with Judge Eason granting time and delaying arraignments. Both defendants remained in jail as proceedings paused with a brief recess.
Pensions and allowances listed by J P Van Nest Sons pension attorneys. William Leitner of Wooster Co D 86th Ohio Vol Inf $10 monthly from Dec 19 1906. Byron Fogle of Wooster Co D 9th Ohio Vol Cav $12 monthly from Jan 11 1907. Falac F of 176th Ohio Vol Inf $12 monthly from Jan 26 1907. Jacob Farmer of Wooster Co H 120th Ohio Vol Inf $14 monthly from Jan 2 1907. Harriet Strauss of Wooster widow of John A Straves Co D 9th Ohio Vol Inf $12 monthly from Dec 1.
The University of Wocetér files for foreclosure of a mortgage on Fs Eatene in Plate township, secured by property valued at 98,200 dollars, with the action recorded January 10, 1901. Attorney Jones listed as attorney for the plaintiff.
The Exchange block is being rearranged as merchants tear out partitions. McClarran grocery store has rented space to Nick Ameter for a term of years, securing much needed area for display of his stock.
A road wagon was wrecked Monday night when it was driven by an unnamed person near the city outskirts after Hollo, Robert, left the vehicle unattended. The responsible driver’s identity is not known.
Samuel Bell and Sergt Tony Oltmann reached the city with twenty head of imported horses purchased for Europe by Hergt Oltmann for Messrs. Bet Mr. Oltmant Aden. His trip was pleasant with no bad luck among the charges. Sergt. Oltmann boasts the animals secured for his employers are all beauties, many prize-winners from major horse shows.
Rates for military and uniformed companies to the Jamestown Exposition in Norfolk Virginia offered at 12 dollars for a round trip via Washington. Both rail and steamer options mentioned. The Eighth Regiment is expected to arrange travel within about two weeks.
Plaintiffs claim mining rights under a Seats bekt clause to extract coal from lands and use parts of the property to deliver coal to a mill. Defendants deny the asserted easement or right of way. The case centers on who has authority to mine and transport coal across the disputed lands.
Walter Seeienet York, younger son of Robert and Cairos, died Monday at the home of his parents. The remains will be brought to the home to be laid out for a wake. A grand funeral will be held at the home on North Market Street Wednesday afternoon.
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