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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1902
Page
8
The church’s presbyteries agree to a plan for full financial viability with savings fully met. The Sabbath school will reorganize on April 6. The Aid Society will meet next Wednesday afternoon at David C. Armstrong’s residence.
Wooster capitalist and others filed in common pleas court for dissolution of the Canton Buggy Company and the appointment of a receiver. The petition states the Ohio corporation has 15000 capital stock at 100 a share, with listed shareholders owning 25 35 35 and 25 shares respectively, claiming more than one fifth of paid up stock. Plaintiffs oppose appointment of a master commissioner to adjust dissolution matters.
In Smithville the Republican reports widescale smallpox scare has subsided with only two cases, as locals resume routines. The issue lists residents visiting, moves, lectures, church activities, and forthcoming events including a Lutheran bazaar and Methodist week, plus notes on travel, family visits, and school term dates.
A Wayne Township school event on April 10 drew many patrons for a program featuring songs and skits such as The Two Kittens and How the Parson Broke the Sabbath. Fred Hazel earned top oral spelling marks. Grace Hazel won with fewest written errors. Post program, students received a volume of Self Help. the day closed with a prayer.
Elias Brightman was jailed on a shooting charge after a Saturday incident near Warwick. John Riley was wounded in the right breast, and Brightman was held on $1000 bond for grand jury action. Crowds urged lynching as Brightman remained defiant, later turned over to Sheriff Meade and jailed in Doylestown.
Items from Wooster report wild duck sightings at Odell Lake, vacations for Daisy Warner and Dora Zaring, Uncle Tom's Cabin tickets on sale, Ina McCormick returning from Orrville, a 6500 pound bell installed at the Lower Second Ward school, and burglar James Anderson in custody in Johnstown. Other notes include church activities, job changes, a new Economy shoe store opening, a fire near Maple Grove, a Parker Collegian report on Prof Bentel, Self-Denial Week by Salvationists, incubator experiments by Schuck & Bloxham, a birth in Bucyrus, and plans for a strong Fourth of July celebration in Wooster. The town prepares for street parades, political notices, and potential railroad service improvements to Cleveland.
Mr and Mrs. J. McCord of Dittsburg avenue were surprised Monday night by a large gathering of friends celebrating the couple's third marriage anniversary. Guests were warmly welcomed and enjoyed a delightful evening with the popular couple.
A community chicken supper and fundraiser will be hosted by the Ladies Aid at the Rap tres church. Volunteers will serve meals in the Black Room and carper area along Walnut Street on Saturday. Proceeds benefit the church and will include cake and extra items.
A city health official resigns and Maver Smith is expected to be replaced by a successor named at the board of health meeting on Tuesday evening, April 2. The move affects all persons with business before the board and signals a leadership change within the health department.
Marriage licenses list several couples and residences including Wooster Orrville and Burton. Names include Desiltia Ro Shafer and Florence A Laliv both of Wooster alongside Charles BL Maxwell of Burton and Grace M Perry of Orrville. Additional couples include Charles Dilgard and Nelle Richardson of Shreve Samuel Wo Cook and Elizabeth Shallenberger of Orrville Welter f Rowman and Cera A Livesser of Orrville. Other pairs include Charles Gosthoof Mittin and Tal pao, Grifitthoof Oersvide Leesie MoFrh of Medina and Sue Birdris of Restan John Dewvie of Barberton and Mel lle Fies of Junen.
List of names in Wooster post office letter collection dated March 24 1902 includes WM Parnum Sam Ron Tarme Fisher John Funk Wm J Anders Bert Shamp Tadieys Miss Lydia Beeler Miss Rose Fyans Miss Belle Meals Mrs Julie Mowrer Mrs Hattie Myers Mrs JH Sonth To Flatrexey PM.
The first of a series of Holy Week services at the Reformed church drew a large crowd with many visitors from other churches. Mr. Neikirk preached on Jesus always bearing the cross in mind and urged early preparation for the day of sorrow, trial, and death. Tuesday night's subject will be a sketch of Judas titled It was Night. Services at seven o'clock. All are welcome.
A Monday morning report notes the plant operated smoothly with ten workers, and machinery performed reliably. Management expects strong external support to grow the business, potentially doubling the workforce soon.
St James Church yesterday used for the 61st time violet Angora tapestry hangings donated by Mr George Megrew. Chancel Committee Mrs Quinby Mrs Robison and Miss Pillsbury crafted the artistic silk emblems and facing. The rector supports a strong music program as special Easter plans unfold with Dr Hoelzel praised for his bass offertory.
Wooster Hardware Co announces Manufacturers' Sales Days on April 3 4 and 5 1902 in the D D Millette Room Wooster Ohio presenting Dr Gossom's Kidney and Bladder Cure as part of the formula claimed to have long practiced success spanning 42 years Kidney troubles allegedly vanish when Dr Gossom's is used
Will Heller son of County Treasurer Daniel Heller suffered a severe knee injury when a horse kicked him while he led another horse in the barn. He was due to travel to attend a party but returned home with a badly swollen leg and unable to walk. He will need days to recover. Local ads tout household items and remedies, including Perman's Nation Store offers and Crack-Not for patent leather.
Joseph Manley of Maine declined the office of first assistant postmaster general citing business reasons. Judge S B Eason granted Herbert J Stillson, local Postal Telegraph manager, a divorce from Elsie Stillson with Stillson given permanent control of five children and Elsie custody of three girls as long as properly cared for. The decree cited gross neglect of duty and the Stillsons reside in Indiana.
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