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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1901
Page
6
Special to Tas Republican London Are Smiths the American pugilist has been unconscious since he was knocked out by Jack Roberts in the eighth round Monday night and died this morning. The Century Club met at Prof C Thorne's Madison Hill home Tuesday night with an engaging talk by Rev Manley Rice on Spirit versus Matter.
Shreve resident A B Gritchfield works to rally friends and mend fences for the Republican State Convention. A veteran of the Spanish American War, he pursues the post of clerk of the Ohio Supreme Court and Ashland County, with potential nomination by the Major who is expected to back him.
Judge S B Euson presided Saturday morning in Wayne County Court of Common Pleas and granted two divorces. Mrs Sarah Smith of Wooster, an Assyrian, was divorced from Asof Smith for willful absence. evidence showed the husband is in the Argentine Republic. Mrs Addie M. Pennell of Shreve was granted a divorce from Charles I. Pennett of Massillon for gross desertion, with custody of three minor children awarded to Pennell.
Frank Snyder of Chester township loses control on a steep hill as a broken pole causes a vehicle to smash into a fence. Wayne Snyder, Samuel Cocklin and wife and Miss Snyder of Omaha ride in the carriage. all escape serious injury except Mrs. Cocklin who is badly bruised. Horses bolt and wreck the carriage, stopping at Squire Maguire's fence.
Charles Conrad Jr of South Buckeye Street employed as a helper with the stone masons on the Pennsylvania Lines was badly burned in Osborne Pennsylvania by a sewer gas explosion. His companion, an Italian, sustained more severe injuries and was moved to the company hospital in Allegheny. Conrad survived and returned home after treatment, despite severe facial arm and neck burns and hair loss.
The Reformed Church Year Book has been issued and copies can be secured at the church. The booklet is described as very handsome and entitled An Account of a stewardship with an exceptionally tasty cover.
Ashland Gazette issued a correction after Lamartine Greenawald protested an article about Judge Welfe's probate decision for Dr Samuel Slass's will. The paper notes Greenawald is not a beneficiary, his wife is, and he did not participate in abatement. Greenawald and Fulton Glass had no prior acquaintance before the will was mailed.
A Pioneer, Ohio bank was burglarized between Friday night and Saturday morning. The pie safe was blown open and packages totaling $1,000 were stolen.
Cincinnati April 24 Father Kennedy a well known popular Catholic priest died here this morning His reputation spread widely across Ohio and he was widely loved by parishioners and the church community.
A Loudonville dentist rewards his Maltese cat Tommy after a bold encounter with a large rat. The cat broke a front tooth during the struggle, and the dentist fitted a gold crown on the incisor as a proud keepsake for the household.
The twenty fourth annual session of the Grand Council Royal Arcanum of Ohio closed in Columbus with new officers named, including grand regent W. Davies and grand secretary H. Rebec. Installation conducted by Supreme Representative James G. Lester. Local Odd Fellows held age anniversary exercises in Wooster with music, speeches, and performances praising lodge services and benefits.
Arthur J Hastings of Red Haw and Nora Weaver of New Pittsburg. Menno Blough and Ida Figert of Wooster. Geo E Lake and Mirta V Nicholas of Shreve. Norman Lance and Mary M Biech ter of Sterling.
A Ashland man recounts a perilous return trip along Wooster road when a group of masked felons halted his buggy at dusk. A false alarm and bluff misled the party, who feared an armed confrontation. the husband wished he had a Colt to defend them.
The Democratic Central and Executive Committees met in joint session and fixed Saturday June 1 as the primary election date. They also decided that the Sikes' conventions should be held then. Aaron Boffenmyer plans changes to his West Liberty street residence.
An illsome notice on kidney disease claims women and men suffer misery and decline in beauty vigor and cheerfulness when kidneys fail. It promotes Swamp Root as a remedy with sample by mail and a pamphlet from Dr Kilmer Co with testimonials.
Nathaniel Reiss sues The Venasyisunia company in Mansfield Common Pleas seeking damages after a Pennsylvania train allegedly struck a touring theatrical car near Wooster two years ago. The incident damaged the performers instruments and company's effects aboard the car during the journey.
The remains of Edward Ducey, 27, were brought from Fort Wayne Indiana to Doylestown for burial after he died there on Wednesday. He was respected and had many friends in Akron. His father mother brother and sister reside in Doylestown and a sister Freeman Mason lives in Aderen. The funeral took place Saturday at 10 oclock at the Catholic church.
Nathaniel Reiss, manager of the attraction A Jay from Jaytown, won $250 damages against the Pennsylvania Railroad. His suit claimed $1900 after a collision at Wooster damaged the band's instruments aboard a side tracked car traveling with a band and orchestra.
Invitations issued by Mr and Mrs J S Barnard announce the marriage of their daughter Alboerule May to Rev Chauncey Case on May 5th 1901 in Wooster Ohio. The couple plan missionary work in Canton China after marriage. A surprise party honored Miss Irene Miller on West Bowman Street with friends and refreshments. The Thursday Club met at Mrs Holden’s with papers on Social Settlements and The Foreign Immigrant What Shall We Do with Him with discussion and refreshments.
Stonecutter William King long considered a bachelor went to Pittsburg on Thursday morning. Report says he will return accompanied by Mrs. Kin from Tecopnlw Wise FlorenceG SEL, suggesting a forthcoming marriage.
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