21 Mar 1906
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1906
Page
1
A Monday storm reduced attendance at the Mongey House Stables horse sale. Buyers were slow, but a decent crowd remained. Horses sold at only fair prices, with about half a car load sold. Jacob Mongey acted as auctioneer and ran the sale like an old timer.
Obituary notes the death of Mrs J E Frank at 65 from Doylestown area last Thursday and a large Sunday funeral. It also reports the death of Mabel Irene, 18 months old daughter of Leo Matz, at East Henry and Prospect streets, due to pneumonia with funeral Tuesday and interment in Wooster cemetery.
On Friday March 11 the last day of winter term in Wayne township District No 8 teachers and scholars staged an entertainment praised as the best in years. Miss Daniels received congratulations and a water set and framed pictures as thanks for her service, with hopes she may reapply next year.
Weather permitting, North Walnut from Liberty to North will be paved after sewer work begins and street settling. Plans include extending improvements to Larwill Street if enough signatures are secured, with heavy traffic making the Liberty to North section urgently needed.
Guy Stilson, who recently moved to Columbus, has been promoted to run a branch office in charge of two messenger boys. His new office handles about 100 messages daily.
A fire at dawn destroyed John Spring’s store and his dwelling above it in Burbank, also burning the Erie depot across the road. The old Miller hotel structure suffered total loss though insurance is noted. The blaze damaged nearby property but detailed losses are unclear.
Isaac Mann died Monday morning at his residence two miles south of West Salem Ohio from heart and liver disease and infirmities of old age. He leaves a wife six children and fourteen grandchildren. born May 10 1827 in Armstrong County Pennsylvania. He moved to Wyandot County Ohio as a youth and built and operated the Indian Mills at Sandusky before purchasing a large farm near West Salem where he lived out his days. He was 78. The obituary notes fraternal ties and a long life among neighbors.
Several officials of the Wabash Railway were in the city on Monday morning to meet with the County Commissioner and inspect rights of way at crossing in Sugarcreek township. Poor weather forced postponement until Monday or next week.
Uncalled letters as of March 19 include gentlemen J J Beacon Frank Carey Rev George C Gerlach AG Liocnmb e W Taylor Ed Weilacher W W Young Andrew Zurcher and ladies Mies Eva Harageman Mr Ann Nolen gth and Edna McConnell Claes.
Kenneth McIver of Vanceboro Me survived severe lung disease after doctors gave up. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery for curing a bad cough and bronchitis. The remedy is sold by Laubach Boyd’s drug store at 50c and 1.00 with a trial bottle offered.
Mrs Hindmap of Sanford receives news of death of her sister Mere T R Cook of Chicago. The notice notes a family loss and identifies the deceased and her relation to the survivor.
John Grosjean and Orpha Lytle of Fredericksburg appear on a marriage license notice. In obituary news, Mra Julia Doty, 72, died at her son Will Doty’s Madison Avenue home.
A brief recipe note describes small hot biscuits baked just before serving for breakfast luncheon or tea. Use Royal Baking Powder for best results and serve with butter honey marmalade or jam.
The Poentk Gsal Co. of Masaillos filed a petition against Henry W. f Long of Wooster seeking $415 the amount due for coal furnished the defendant.
Next Monday night at 7:30 at the Reformed Church. Charles A Weiser speaks on The Nation's Call to Our Young Men. The lecture is under the auspices of the Brathe and Philip and admission is free.
Shreve March 31. Bi dowaitty and neating were held as teachers from both towns attended. Papers read by P. By Mille Lice, Zie Beeler, Recitati Vaughn Morgan. Roy Kindly, Hazel Richardson, Nellie James and Lola Ewing presented recitations. A primary school song and Tactics quartet performance followed. BA. Richardson spoke on Keys to Discipline.
March 29 week events include Alvesswoth visiting Tainlyvisi in Wooster. Jiter Porter was guest of Aimer Fohmer McZena. Herman Anderson works for a tunrorial artist in Lotcongills. Clair Richey returns from Carrs Dover. Fern Reynolds of Roxsey visited Fern Di over Sunday. L N Aytesworth business trip to Weeloster. Werne Young of Alliance engaged to Abler Davenport. Attendees at McZena exercise. program well received. Preaching at Newkirks church March 23. Rev Young pastor. Frank Rush moved to Metcalf farm. ODevonney of Fank to occupy Hash Floyd house. Daugherty of Jeromesville visited Cliff Aylesworth. Walker Lee left for Canal Louver for employment.
March 19 report notes Mrs. D Y Tinkeer and Mrs Anna returning to Ashland after a brief visit with their niece. Mr and Mrs J B Greegor and Mr and Mrs A K Kendall are listed as road parents of Freddie Greegor who is visiting Mr Mellinger’s family west of Moran.
Overton Gleanings reports weekly religious notes and parish updates. It notes conversions 16 to Church of God and 14 to M B Church from recent meetings, plus several undecided. Speaks of Mrs Spitler’s improvement and neuralgia attacks. It mourns the sudden departure of councilman R Sowman, honors long service of Htosogontic officer John L, and lists local church officers and mourners.
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