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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1903
Page
5
Special to Tak Columbus March 24 The Supreme Court today sustained the Real Local Option law and ruled it constitutional. The decision was issued in the case Lloyd v. Dollison arising from Cambridge with vigorous arguments from both sides.
Miss Jessie Jarrett was surprised Monday by friends for her eighth birthday. Games of "hire" and flinch were played and refreshments served. Mrs Jennie Wilson was surprised Tuesday by Rathbone Sisters before leaving Wooster. guests honored her departure with refreshments.
Mrs Martha F Cheater of Creston asks divorce from Charles F Chester alleging willful absence for over three years and failure to provide. They wed January 9 1896 and have one child. she seeks custody and alimony with attorney John S Adair.
Maysville records a busy week with arrivals and moves, visits, and local events. Jacob Sharp and family relocate to Orrville. Mrs Edna Mantel leaves for Orrville. John Kurtz and wife visit from North Dakota. a road petition will be surveyed April 23. the baseball team played Brown school before rain interrupted.
March 2000 notes from Allegheny Pennsylvania and Massillon Ohio mention Eichenberger family visitors at home including Mr and Mrs Jo Eichenberger and Mrs Myrtle Culp visiting Massillon. Bert Maxel and family visiting Orrville. Ida Maxel returning home to join her parents. Mrs Misere and Mrs Shenk hosting at various homes. Mrs Wenger hosting Ida Shenk and Mrs Shenk stay.
Sepelibint marriage licenses issued to Kapppi and Samathe Carson as recorded by the issuing authority.
In Wooster this week 45 inmates are in the Wayne county children's home. The petit jury awarded Sample v McClure a $45.15 judgment. T E Ewing secured a vacant ten acre plot north of the high school for a nursery. Judge Basen granted Byers a divorce. custody of three children awarded to Mr Byers. Sheriff Brown sold property in the Tallve and Livingston case, Bechtel's addition valued at $600, and other parcels to John C Hall for 400. Regular business includes hat and shoe sales at D Nice's closing out, liens, property trades, and notices of local movers and civic meetings.
The greatest danger from colds and grip is pneumonia, but with reasonable care and Chamberlain's Remedy, danger can be avoided. Tens of thousands used this remedy with no pneumonia cases, proving its preventive effect while still curing cold or grip. It is pleasant and safe to take.
Winton Walton plans a visit to Battle Creek Michigan to see his brother Ward Brumpter returns to Ashland with family and new work with Boggner Bros Prof W W Wallace returns from Chicago after an unsuccessful medical consultation J M Ginter relocates his bicycle shop to North Walnut Street and trims the space Wylie Smith remodels a rear barn on West South Street into a coal yard with a single roof for scales and bins Keehn & Son secure the contract A night patrol finds an unknown man on the track near Henry Street crossing and would have been hit by the westbound train Police detain a rich intoxicated stranger named Siward Emery until sober Then Mr Nice of Wooster plans to exit the hat and shoe trade and may move to another city An application is filed in Wayne County court to set a house and lot behind the Lutheran church on East Larwill Street for church use The Nice sale offers bargains in hats shoes and gentleman’s furnishings The pretty house of Geo W Gavun is up for sale Leyda will move to Enon to become agent for the Pennsylvania Lines after April 1 The Leydas plan to relocate to Enon and Wooster residents regret their departure
Miss Mary A Smyser died unexpectedly at 10 p m Sunday in the private hospital of Dr J J Kinney from neuralgia of the heart. She had recently undergone a successful operation and remained in fragile condition, guiding and caring for her family as the elder sister and mother figure. Her funeral was held at 2 p m Wednesday from the Smyser residence on West Liberty Street.
Harvey Van Meter and William Landaw of Overton fought Saturday night. Villagers blame hard cider for the trouble. Landaw obtained a warrant for Van Meter's arrest charging assault to kill. Van Meter was arraigned before Mayor Smith and pleaded not guilty. he was committed to jail.
An advertisement extols Ferry's Seeds as world famous for reliability and yearly yields. It urges farmers and gardeners to choose Ferry's Seeds, noting half a century of trust and repeated success across crops and seasons.
Bloomington property owners along Beall Avenue north of the line push for paving or macadamizing the road to their homes. A meeting will decide material and method with a county commissioners hearing next week. All signers back the petition as the road has become nearly impassable in recent weeks.
Large audience gathered Sunday afternoon for a temperance meeting presided by Prof J H Dickason. Rev F M Hickok offered prayer. Addresses were given by Capt Joseph McClelland and Rev S F Scovel. Dr Capt J B Taylor spoke on progress and recent election results in various cities. Another meeting was announced for next Sabbath.
The Wayne county court of common pleas heard a jury case Monday over a balance claimed on a carload of flour. The defendant contends the flour did not meet specifications. RSV and Funck appear for the plaintiff with John B. Adair for the defendant.
On Sabbath morning Rev. Frederick Krafft presented his resignation which the congregation accepted. He has accepted a call at a larger salary with a parsonage. Krafft and his wife leave the city, leaving many friends who will regret their departure.
In Millersburg on March 19 the Republican caucus nominated G. W. Weimer for assessor JS Elder for the board of public affairs and John Lemman for councilman.
In Illersburg on March 2, John E. A. Peters, George Adams, Louis Forlow and others were granted a gas franchise. The action appears to confirm a municipal decision approving gas service rights for the town.
The Wooster Opera Company plans May performances of The Pirates of Penzance after their season ends. Audiences show strong interest in David Harum and related plays, with high demand for seats and ongoing engagement of Miss Mabel Snyder Vernon as vocalist with Latta and Lawrence High Class Vaudeville Co.
Elizabeth Wampler aged about 110 years mother of Mrs W W Meskes of Wooster and widow of Paul D Wampler died after months of paralysis at her Oak Street Massillon home. Funeral from the Bentley old homestead Wednesday at 9 80 o clock with RCVE W S Adams and N E Mountomiz in charge. Reflects long service as a pioneer resident of West Brookfield and Shreve area.
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