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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1908

Page

9

Riley Droshal Dead Orrville Marshal Succumbs

Orrville resident Riley Droshal longtime village marshal dies at about 66 after peritonitis following an appendectomy. He had felt ill for over a week, underwent surgery Monday, and died Tuesday morning at his home. Survived by wife four daughters and one son. Odd Fellows member. Funeral Thursday under Odd Fellows auspices.

Riley Droshal Orrville Droshal William Riley Crushall Marabal Prashal Drashal Orrville Jonge of Oddfellows Thurelay Oddranows

Resolutions of Respect by Applecreek Church Ladies

Resolutions adopted by the Ladieal Missionary society of the Presbyterian church of Applecreek honor Mrs Malinda Smedley. The resolutions praise her faithfulness, leadership, and devotion to church and mission work, noting the year of death and age, and request publication in the Wayne County Republican. Committee signatures finalize the record.

Ladieal Missionary Society Presbyterian Church of Bich Rosa Wayne County Republican

Experiment Station Notes on Selby and Ballon

A. D. Selby returns from Washington D C after weeks testing tobacco varieties at Germantown and with northern Ohio colleagues. Ballon of Newark visits for a ten day stay studying forestry. formerly Wooster resident, now in Newark conducting experimental work for the state. The Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station work progresses satisfactorily.

Wooster Newark Legea Uohio

No Wedding Bells for Him in Orrville Arraignment

Earl Bartram of Orrville pled not guilty before Mayor Van Nest on Friday night. The charge, filed by Mins aus Maller hous, involved a bond of 300 dollars posted by two Bartrom relatives who own property in Sureyve. Miss Millernons had urged Bartram to marry, but Bartram refused.

Earl Bartram Orrville van Nest Bartrom

Local Residents Visit John Sands Home Sunday

Personal residents from Jefferson Surdayed and Springvolle spent Saturday evening and Sunday at the home of John Sands and wife. Guests included Mr. Mellovet snd Mrs. Swinebart with daughter and Mr. Green Roller and son Otto, along with Miss Luvinda Walker of Wenoster.

Frank Mellovet

Moving and social notes from Reed 3Borg March

March moving activity begins as Frank Wetfall moves from Dr Moorey residence to John Bowers property on West street. Win Hamlin will occupy the vacated residence. Capitola Muszelman and Miss Bernice Premer visited the burg last week. J Webster spent days in Cleveland. Esther Wintertein returned from Orrville visit. Mrs W H Wile Sunday visit at Reedburg home of daughter Mrs W E Band. Krelling suffered a severe bout of the flu from a recent purchase. Mrs Susan Martin’s residence north of town burned Sunday afternoon. Insurance carried. Moodora of Playeville visited her parents Mr and Mrs Wm Piper.

Frank Wetfall Dr. Moorey South Prospect John Bowers West Street Win Hamlin Westfall Capitola Muszelman Bernice Premer Burg CO. J. Webster Cleveland Esther Wintertein Orrville aMra J. HW Wile Reedsburg L. E. Grosjean Snsannsa Martin Moodora Thenaddy Playeaville Piper

Washington to Accept Chinese Naval Visit Invitation

Washington officials announced the cabinet decided to accept China's invitation for the American fleet to view that country. No other invitations will be accepted.

Washington, D. C Ti Besson China

Paris Car Reaches Paris Race in San Francisco

The American car in the New York to Paris automobile race arrived in San Francisco on March 24. At 1 p.m. the team and vehicle were prepared for Alaska ahead, with the Mongolia stage noted in the report.

San Francisco Cal New York Paris Alaska

March 19 Weather Lore and Local Happenings

Local residents discuss a long standing March 19 snow pattern while Squire recalls a 1866 snowfall on that date. News notes report Wooster Brush factory activity improving, a Frick Slemmuens wedding delay, a prank parlor crowd at the Frick home, a misdirected cake craving call, and a late train on the Ep ie road. A Shreve parrot death is recorded and street cleanliness plans hinge on weather.

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Four Dead and Many Hurt in Queen and Crescent Wreck

Lexington Ky March 24 A train wreck on the Queen and Crescent between Burgin and High Bridge today killed four people and left several others injured. Local officials report extensive damage as rescue crews work to reach the injured passengers and assess the scene.

Lexington Burgin H Ghbridge

Lightning rods and fire protection rise in insured Ohio barns

State Fire Marshal Creamer reports lightning as a leading fire cause with rising losses. Despite more storms, buildings destroyed fell 27 percent from 103 in 1900 to 86 in 1907. Farm mutuals carry 27 million in Ohio building insurance. lightning losses are two thirds of all yearly farm claims. Nebraskans and Indiana groups discuss discounted rates for properly rodded structures, while critics note improper rod upkeep persists.

Ohio Wight Marabal Weather Bureau Nichican Farmers’ Mutual Companies Indiana State Nebraska Calver Linouw Mutual Lovsea Nebbing Galvare Tola Mutua Auuilicu Sey Aly

New Landlord Takes Over System Case on East Life Street

The Nation house at East Life Street is to be taken over by a new landlord in April. Janes Reed and her son, long-time managers of the hotel, plan to retire from the business after several years of service.

Flousebroker Nation House Janes Reed

Jumped Bill Fine Paid Ends in Release

E K Henry of Rittman was jailed Sunday for jumping a board bill. The fine was paid by a brother and Henry was released.

E K Henry Rittman Henry

Local News Brief From Munday and Nearby Towns

March 5 report notes Mr Bhierly from Overton stopping in Munday, Myrtle Hammer and Nada Sander son greeting Wooster Mondy. Mrs John Shelley and Mrs Miller are mentioned with illness and travel. Sabbath school and Y P S C E chapters are thriving. many attend Chapel services Saturday evening. Jennie Lebr visits Gretton. Lloyd Kintour calls on grandmother.

Bhierly Overton Munday Myrtle Hammer Nada Sanderson Wooster Mondy John Shelley Miller Wadsworth Jennie Lebr Gretton Lloyd Kintour

Infant Daughter Born In Frede ricksburg

Fredericksburg report notes the infant daughter of Joan Harrison born here last Monday morning. Mr and Mrs E B Barnes returned from Latrobe Pa after attending the funeral of GF Dother Mrs Bates. P Freed of Creston attended the funeral of Mr Beerger Monday afternoon. Mary Barney and Adliance, with her mother and sisters, marked the first of the week.

Joan” Harrison E. B. Barnes Latrobe Bates P. ¥. Freed Creston Beerger Mary Barney

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Over Ninety Was Norton Who Died Tuesday Morning

James Norton aged 92 died at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Home of his daughter Mrs W M Boros in Burbank after a brief illness. Known as Uncle Jimmy he lived in Wayne county since childhood, with a long residence on the farm now owned by James W Christy. Survived by two children Mrs Burns and Lemuel O Burns of Sedalia Missouri.

James Norton W. M. Boros Burbank Jimmy Norton Wayne Couputy James W. Christy Wayne Township Earldies Mra Lurns Lemuel O. Burns Sedalia

Wooster Township Sunday Schools Convene at Baptist Church

The Wooster township Sunday schools plan a convention at the Baptist church this Friday afternoon and evening. Rev J K Shellenberger Mrs John Russell and A D Ladd speak in the afternoon. In the evening W D Stem of Ashland, head of the Men’s Federation there, will give an address.

Wooster Township J. K. Shellenberger John Russell A. D. Ladd W. D Stem Ashland Men

Meat Market Change on North Walme Street

On Monday morning B. E. McCurdy who conducted a meat market on North Walme Street sold the establishment to Wm. Jolliff Jr who has taken possession. Jolliff is a young man with meat trade experience and pledges to conduct the market to maintain a fair share of the trade and expresses thanks for patronage.

B. E. McCurdy North Walme Street Wm. Jolliff, Jr

Curtis Cameron Released After Court Contempt

Curtis Cameron, arrested Saturday for contempt of court, visited his wife who seeks a divorce against court orders and was released on condition he stays away from his former home.

Curtis Cameron

Taft warns against surrender of state powers in national outlook

Secretary Taft addressing the chamber of commerce in Trenton argues national growth makes federal matters more important yet insists state rights must not be relinquished. He cautions against centralized power in Washington and urges governors and legislatures to retain responsibilities amid national progress. Japanese ambassador Takahira and officials accompany Taft arriving from Washington.

Trenton Tift Baron Takahira United States Chamber of Commerce Washington Con.Tesaman Taft Potomac District of Columbia

Throat Cut Murder Baffles New York Police

Vincenzo Renano a former Franciscan monk from Sicily, living in Mulberry Street’s Italian colony, was found dead in a dingy East Side tenement with throat cut ear to ear. A blond stained razor and hatchet lay in the fireplace as police said they were baffled after hours of investigation.

New York Vincenzo Renano Sicily Mulberry Street

House votes to extend anti gambling laws to Bennings track

Washington on March 24 the House adopted an amendment by 70 to 4 to extend the Districts anti gambling laws to Bennings where horse racing is held. The Supreme Court ruled those laws did not apply previously since Bennings lay over one mile from Washington city limits.

Washington Bennings House of Representatives House District of Co. Thhibia Supreme Court of the District

Bandits Escape To Walker Reserve After Reno Hold Up

Three bandits who robbed Edward Hoffman and Coalition Mining of 47000 fled to Schurz during the night and stole a handcar. They entered the Walker Indian reserve and are now pursued by former Walker Indian police members.

Reno Nev Edward Hoffman Coalition Mining Company Schurz Walker Indian Reserve Walker Indian Police

Prince Helie de Sagan Rumor In New York

Reports that Prince Helie de Sagan arrived in New York from Paris cannot be confirmed. Montreal advices connect a man identified by immigration authorities with the de Sagan name as a cousin of Count Dee Castellane and ex-husband of Madame Anta Gould, though details remain unclear.

New York Helie de Sagan Paris Montreal Des Sagan Dee Castellane Madame Anta ‘Gould Sila Sit Hi

Stockwell Seeks More Information on State Finances

In Columbus on March 24 Senator West urged journal correction over aGayman resolution about printing report copies from the Drake committee. debate over whether a money expenditure needed 19 votes. Gov Williams ruled the motion out of order. Stockwell and Moroney proposed a state treasury balance study, sparking political debate as Frizzell opposed and Chamberlain defended disclosure.

Columbus West of West State Board of Equalization Eagleston Paine Lucas Khenast de Nance Tinker Ohio Canal Lersch Finance Committee Lima Mt. Vernon Ohio State University Miami University Ohio University Madison Lake County Xenia Soldiers’ and Sailors' Opphans Xenia Stockwell Cuyahoga Moroney Ashtabula Frizzell Montgomery Mr. Chamberlain State Treasurer

Injunction against AFL Made Perpetual

Washington reports that Chief Justice Clabaugh made permanent the temporary injunction halting the American Federation of Labor from interfering with the Bucks Stove and Range Company. Costs taxed to the AFL. Cleveland story notes mystery in John Lipscomb shooting cleared by alleged confession of his wife.

Washington American Federation of Labor Gould District Court Lipscomb Koroner IM. O.mfal

Pretty Countess in a French Prison

Paris reports the arrest of Countess de Monttel at Nice amid a wave of mysterious hotel robberies along the Riviera. The social leader is accused of directing a gang that robbed wealthy American travelers, with stolen valuables traced to concealed tools and mail-bag thefts aboard transatlantic ships.

Paris The Riviera Nice Countess of Montell Europe Countess of Monteil Department of French Surety Ametia -Condentine Stree

Diplomat Stevens Shot in San Francisco by Korean Attacker

Dr Stevens formerly a counselor to the Japanese embassy and diplomat for Korea was shot thrice by W Chang a small Korean in San Francisco as he prepared to depart for Washington The assailant was arrested and the motive cited Korean resentment of Japan's protectorate over Korea Stevens wounds reported serious but recoverable with one bullet striking near the spinal area and another lower in the back

Stevens Frisco San Francisco Dr. Stevens Washington Int Mr. Stevens W. Chang Streck Chun Korea Prnved Stevens Chang

Ocean Liners Looted Paris Trial Briefly Opens

Paris report notes the trial opens amid reports of looting of ocean liners. Details remain scarce but prosecutors outline charges connected to the incident as March 24 observations from the court in Paris.

Paris

China Invites U S Fleet to Stop in China

Washington dispatches report China through Minister Wu has extended a cordial invitation for the American battleship fleet to halt in China during its round the world voyage. On receiving foreign affairs instructions to welcome the vessels Wu sent a letter to Secretary Root.

China Washington Chirfa Root

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