Pension granted to Charles Lazro. Wooster news and notices
The May 2 1900 edition reports Charles Lazro of South Bever Street receiving a monthly pension of 12 dollars. It also notes births, a bride declared insane and moved to Massillon Hospital, a Swiss death rumor abroad, telephone company updates, animal nuisance laws, funeral arrangements, police notes on missing or found individuals, train service additions, hospital and industry updates, a fire alarm false alarm, a change of venue in a forgery case, and local business ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lazro
South Bever Street
Doylestown
Fred Miller
Reta Harrington
West Salem
Massillon Hospital
Albert Berger
Byer
Switzerland
Millersburg
Mansfield Lodge of American Mechanics
David Whitcomb
Laudonville
Will Long
Wooster
Whitcomb
Mansfield Node
Roy Kovhel
Pringer
Orr
Painesville
Aaron Badlenmyer
Heory Stents
South Market Street
Norman Moo Wolfe
Mansfield
Lamariine Greenawald
Ashland
Samuel Glass
Richland
William Unger
Apple Creek
Ascension Day Ceremonies Planned by Wooster Commandery
Local lodges and chapters in Orrville, Shreve, Towerville, Millersburg, West Salem, and Wooster prepare for Ascension Day, May 24. Wooster Commandery will host Mason brethren and ladies with a parade, church service at Lutheran Tabernacle led by Rev. G C Smith, and an evening program at Masonic Temple with refreshments, a reception, and entertainment. Committee leaders and subcommittees for banquet, invitations, decorations, and reception are listed, along with past hosting towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster Commandery
Orrville
Shreve
Tochseville
Millersburg
West Salem
Wooster
Lutheran
G. C. Smith
Masonic Temple
Temple
Lodi
Jas. E. Waite
H. R. Griffin
C. M. Gray
J.l.zaring
Chas.f. Luethy
No. 48
Tornado and Flood Kill Eight in Waco Texas
Waco Texas April 28 cloudburst and high winds devastate the city. Eight people are dead and property losses run to thousands as waters flood basements and streets. Names include Nancy Caudle Miss Clam Caudle Rosa Chapman Emm Decker Thomas Capps and Frank Walker with several unidentified Black victims. Rescue attempts fail against swift floodwaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Tex
Irs Nancy Caudle
Clam Caudle
Rosa Chapman
Emm Decker
Thomas Capps
Frank Walker
Waco Creek
Barrons Branch
Nancy Caudle
Norton
Williams Walker
Barron Branch
Unclear OCR: Thomas H B Clark speaks at church meeting
Ambiguous fragmentary report notes Hon Thomas H B Clark attending an Anti Saloon League gathering at a Methodist church. It mentions a lengthy address by Clark, a lawyer, and a dry political synopsis, with names including Sapeti Teodent Pan of Columbus and Dr TR Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Thomas Ho Chari
Clark
Otis
Paneoo of
Columbus
TR Davis
Beloved Woman Miss Jaronde Cat Dies at Wooster Street
Miss Jaronde Cat of Wooster Street dies after a stomach illness of several weeks. She ran a general store in Spragueville for many years with her uncle and was a longtime member of the Reformed Church and the Masons Club. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wooster Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaronde
Wooster
Tom Moredas
West Lo Deerts Street
Horna Brapes
Imerieit Wien
Carl
George Ales
William Carl
Shire
Sprugevilie
Choareh
Rans
Personal Notices From An Old Wooster Almanac
The item recounts social notices from Wooster with names such as Harry Footmoth and Teli Ate Gruff and mentions probate court witnesses, a Pattsbury trip, and local residents visiting or spoken of in connection with farms and services. It describes frequent Sundays, a Lasslaundry charge, and affection for the old home amid scattered references to places and people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Footmoth
Pattsbury
Temmsyn Cahid Company
Wol McGrenen
Wohecter Fimner
Debo
Teli Ate Gruff
Ofston
Harry Filrott
Davis Laundrs
Ashland
Wooster
Wooster and Kenyon Battle In Unbalanced College Baseball Duel
Wooster loses in a rough game against Kenyon with strong pitching and late rallies. Squire Brandon and Harper lead Kenyon with multiple hits while Cromley and Neidegger shine on the mound. Attendance and exact crowd not specified but expectations for a good crowd were met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Dick Man
Blaser
Newegger
Pande
Boe
Kenyon
Squire
Brandon
Conner
Cromley
McCalla
Harper
Workman
Collins
Williams
Bage
Neidegger
Schmidt
Blastr
Sickman
Shupe
Neigger
Goheen
Neidbgger
McCanee
Kent
Wilhem
Goshorn
Millbrook Sunday School Reorganized After Long Gap
Roused by community effort Captain E McIntire from Wayne County Infantry helped in barn raising at Millbrook. Mrs C H Kister to work at the institution. Neighbors aided S S Wyre in frame raising last Thursday. John A Kister at Big Prairie this week installing a water wheel. Millbrook Sunday school reorganized on Sunday April 2 with J F Strock as superintendent and Chloe Ports as assistant secretary. Strong turnout and hopeful outlook for a busy summer. effort urged community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millbrook
E. McIntire
Wayne County
Poe
C. H. Kister
Kister
S. S. Wyre
Samuel Cayhoe
John A. Kister
Big Prairie
Has. Lee
Hi. Shank
Fredericksburg
J. F. Strock
J H. Ligzhtesip
Chloe Ports
Pearl Berry
Nettie Strock
Guy $. Kister
Bess M. Strock
Fsat
Serious accident mars Lattasburg town events
A chaotic week in Lattasburg includes a serious accident injuring a girl named Miss McCoy when a buggy horse bolted near Pleasant Hor. Earlier, Miss Lillie Bubs celebrated a birthday with friends, and Dr Raddabaugh’s office relocation to Overton faced issues. A land sale and a public meeting by the Aliens and Ladies of the Black jabees are noted amid town affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lattasberg
Lillie Bubs
Raddabaugh
Garton
Besick
Aliens
Blac Jabees
Bude
America
Everest
Ehiane de Pouce Hauan
Watane
Tibet
Speng
Eaglesat
Beautify the Cemetery Meeting Plans Outlined
A local meeting discusses beautifying the cemetery and surrounding grounds. Reports mention participants including Athens Pref Walden, Miss Jessie Mathes, Mina Scott, and officers of the Presbyterian Ladies Missionary Society with notes on Sunday services, teas, and upcoming institute attendances.
Paris expo bridge collapse kills six on holiday crowd
A wooden foot bridge at Paris exhibition grounds collapsed under a large holiday crowd. Six people died instantly and about 40 were injured, with three more dying later at hospitals. The structure had been condemned earlier as unsafe, but was still used by pedestrians along Avenue De Sufren near the Celestial Globe side show. The disaster marred the event as rescue efforts began and officials investigated the collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Exposition Grounds
Avenue de Sufren
SPECIAL JURYMEN FOR GRAND AND PETIT JURORS DRAWN
Names drawn to fill vacancies from the wheel on Tuesday include Grand Jurors Estelman and Baughman with Jesse Cunningham Salt Creek and Yarmon from the 6th ward. Petit Jurors Albert Smyser Chester FOG Kedster East Union Joe Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sere
FP Estelman
Baughman
Jesse Cunningham
Saltcreek
Yarmon
6Th Ward
Ghostly visitor terrifies Millers in Mt Eaton home
Oui correspondent recalls a white dressed woman ghost haunting James Miller’s house in Mt Eaton. The eerie figure appeared after midnight, moved objects, and vanished when faced by the son’s shotgun shot shattering a clock. Neighbors hold vigil as the family plans to move amid old bachelor murder legends tied to the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Eaton
James Miller
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Tellvoy
Mr Miser
Schbogg
Milter
Miller
Andrew Mier
Seto
Ip White
Five year old Woner dies of scarlet fever
Charles Downing Woner, aged five, son of Charles Woner and Mary Downing of Ashland, dies Monday morning from scarlet fever. Stella Downing of near Wooster, who went to Ashland last week to help, contracts the fever and is gravely ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Downing Woner
Charles Woner
Mary Downing
Ashland
Stella Downing
Near Wooster
Woner
Letter List No 18 4 Wooster Ohio April 30 1900
The Wooster Ohio post office lists remaining letters for Monday April 30 1900. Gentlemen include John Baker W Chamberlain Wm Fildes David B Laughlin J M Lott Lewis Wise. Ladies include Mrs J W Albright Miss H Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster, O
Wooster
Ohio
John Baker
W. Chamberlain
Wm. Fildes
David B. Laughlin
J. M. Lott
Lewis Wise
J. W. Albright
H. Miller
British Forces Advance as Boers Threaten Rail Routes
Pretoria May 1 British subjects ordered to leave the republic within 48 hours after the Johannesburg explosion. London reports Boers are active west of Bloemfontein between Fourteen Streams and Kimberley, occupying Windsorton and threatening communications at Warrenton. General Hunter gears for a 200 mile march to Mafeking with about 5,000 men amid improvised wagon trains carrying wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pretoria
Johannesburg
Republic
London
Bloemfontein
Kimberley
Windsorton
Warrenton
Hunter
Mafekinga
Thaba N'Chu
Ladybrand
Wwepener
Brabant
Dalgety
Maseru
Buller
Sioemfontein
Bir Reivers Buller
Lord Roberts
Splon Kup
Daily Chronicle
Venets Corp
New School House Proposal Adds to City Debate
The City Board weighs a new schoolhouse plan amid mixed views on location and cost. Officials test proposals, weighing taxation, timing, and potential benefits against existing capacity and future needs for Pearl Ward and adjacent areas.
Surprise Wedding Report Reaches Friends Alike
The article notes Miss Raina Smooth of North Paw Street traveled to Columbus for a visit on Easter Friday evening. It reports the marriage of Maro Carty and Sao, performed in Washington, with guests and friends of the couple, and mentions plans for a post ceremony gathering and further announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raina
Colombus
Cate
Ny Wooster
Mirot Rr
Jist Berg
Old Wooster Friend to Undergo Tongue Cancer Operation
Fruest Harry, long a Wooster bar recipient, is now an outpatient at Lakeside Hospital Chevland for an operation on tongue cancer. He reportedly contracted the disease from extensive smoking.
Courts adjournment noted in county proceedings
Judge Eason said on Monday he expected to adjourn Wayne County Common Pleas sine die on Friday Probate Judge Adair heard witnesses on an application to remove Christian B as guardian of John Ebs in Canaan township W F Kean and J Fritz appeared for Eby Judge Taggart represented the guardian
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eason
Wayne County
Aart of Common Pleas
Adair
Christian B'S
John Ebs
Canaan Township
W F Kean
J . Fritz
Eby
Taggart
Residence Destroyed in Rowsburg Fire
J P Van Nest an Ashland county insurance agent received a call from Rowsburg on Saturday about a fire at 3 o clock destroying the residence of Dr George Lee in the village. Sparks from a passing traction engine are suspected. The dwelling and contents were largely lost with £100 and $10 insured at Niagara Insurance Company of New York Wooster agency. Nearby residence of William Reylon, about 40 feet away, was saved with only two small damages due to heroic citizen effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P van Nest
Rowsburg
Ashland County
George Lee
Niagara Insurance Company of New York
Wooster
William Reylon
Grain O Try Grain Q New Grain Drink Replaces Coffee
Promote Grain O and Grain Q as a new food drink to replace coffee. Claims to suit both children and adults without injury. Describes rich mocha like color from grains and gentle digestion with price of 1c and 2c per package. Available at grocers.
Lecture on Liquid Air by Prof W Z Bennett
Prof W Z Bennett prepares a lecture on liquid air and its wonderful possibilities. He will present explanations on its qualities and production methods and will demonstrate a series of experiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Z. Bennett
Prof. Bennett
Fredericksburg visitor Dr McKinney and Col Eason ill
Dr. Fred L. McKinney of Fredericksburg was in the city this afternoon. Col. Benj Eason a veteran of the Wayne County Bar is numbered among the sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred L. McKinney
Fredericksburg
City
Col. Benj. Eason
Wayne County
Probate Court insolvency and estate actions listed
Probate court records show numerous estate actions with hearings on June 1 and May 9 including representations of insolvency, inventories and appraisements, distributive accounts, and final accounts. Guardians and administrators for Musser, Zaugg, Barton, Howmen, Mellinger, Blue, Reed, Manson, Martin, Geigey, Forrer, McCullough, Searight, Weygandt, Rehm, Bodine, Reed, Abser, Asnsworth, and others are cited with various court dates and orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Musser
David F. Musser
Frederick Zaugg
Jacob Zaugg
Ferva Barton
Odelia Barton Et al
Dr. Good
Peter Howmen
J. E. Zimmerman
Samuel Mellinger
Martha J. Blue
Nelson Blue
Margaret L. Reed
Reuben Reed
William Keiffer
Mamie Manson
John B. Carson
Isaac Martin
Isaac Johnson
Matilda Geigey
HA. McMillen
Henry Forrer
John D. Armstrong
Lucinda McCullough
Gibert Searight
Wm. S Fisher
Harry Hitnvir Et al
F. H. Sheppard
W. BE. Weygandt
Will
James Sheppard
D J. Grill
Emmet N Grill
Henry Hesh
Charles Revlatal
Jie
Doj Gell
David N Grill Et al
Weygand
Barbary Rehm
Harvey Yo
Philip D Sen
Phinp Sen
AOD
Metz
Peter Fitver
William A Craig
Sarn Ye
Micer
Lasylor Mier
Jo Boe
Permora
Fiarees Guaardian
Harry Musser
Eh Sayfarcres
Fisher Guardian
Harrys Hen
Wooster
Kosires
Appiedeer
Tbreak
Montgotery
Sara Mog
Romers
Feu
Jane Cor Musser
Barrata
Conrad
Wolef Dernard Merrilatt
Salt Creek Township
Howard Mietadden
Hesrine
Matthew S Graham
VC Drew Brown
Gaiardan
Lloyd Hoos
Wooster Couple Wed in Moon Locus Ceremony
Independent on Moon concept inspired Wooster residents gathered for the wedding of Miss Celielone of Wooster and Massiben Massiiou Massiben and Miss Jos tiovsnder sister of the groom hosted by Rabbi Samuel Gens. The ceremony took place Monday evening at the residence on Heers Street. Groomsmen included Fay Wider and other local residents. The couple will reside in Mas aieoa. Mr Primo, a traveling representative for a jewelry house, attended with family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massiiou
Moondas
Wooster
Marnoe
Lotte Prime
Massiben
Celielone
Samuel Gensbore
Heers
Jostiovsnder
Cerenwgy
Sie
Ropseuteoom
Samuel Prime Jacob Dase
Mom Mo Lavi
H Masoviz
Uipetty
Primo
Masaieoa
McKinley Faces Re-Election Hope in GOP Outlook
Senator Hanna released a Republican outlook predicting McKinley’s re election with strong campaigns across states. He cites the Ohio convention as evidence of revived GOP spirit and notes Kentucky as the doubtful state while asserting likely Republican carries in Maryland Kangas South Dakota Washington and edging Idaho and Montana with even chances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hanna
Republican National Committees
McKinley
Ohio
Columbus
Kentucky
Maryland
Kangas
South Dakota
Idaho
Montana
Miller joins Champion Flour Works as stenographer
Geo W Miller has accepted a position as a stenographer in the office of the Champion Flour Works of Orrville. He previously worked in other clerical roles and now joins the Orrville plant staff to handle dictation, filing, and correspondence tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Miller
The
Champion Fhresher Works of
Orrville
Fatality at Shreve as woman struck by train at Main Street crossing
Lucinda Sturgeon, about 73, was killed instantly at the Main Street crossing after insisting on crossing as train No 1 whistled. She was with Mrs Johnside at the time. Mrs Sidle barely crossed. Four people have died at Shreve crossings in recent years. Funeral planned for Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreve
Lucinda Sturgeon Agred
Pbreve
Local notes and events from the RepublicCon Congress area
Reports of a severe heart attack for Mrs Elizabeth Carlin and danger to her health. Sparks from a backyard fire endangered two homes near Gen Michaels' smoke house. Funeral attended for Charles Sullivan at Wooster. Jesse Dull family moved to Crater Farm east of Armstrong. Town Hall drama The Scout of the Philippines planned. Miss Ida Heal visited Dr Essick. Clyde Holmes improving Main Street property. Len Smith building a barn south of town. Many empty church pews Sunday. Kilbuck rumored to be linen with fishermen. Edward and wife Sullivan of Newark visiting Dr Sullivan. Alexander Scott preached at Jackson and spoke on The Prosperity of Congress, urging citizen effort for a model village. Dr Scott’s call for virtue noted as strong in community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Elizabeth Carlin
Michael
Sullivan
Charles Sullivan
Wooster
Jesse Dull
Crater Farm
Armstrong
Mondur
Alexander Scott
Jackson Ananagan
Allen's Foot-Balm Promises Quick Relief for Feet
Shake Into Your Shoes Auto's Foot-Base a powder It cures pain ful smarting nervous feet and logruwip nails, and instantly takes the sting onto Corus and bunionsys Its the rreatest comfort discoovery of the ure Allen's Foot-Baw makes Chit or gew shoes fert easy Pids a certaiin tun for sweating callous and hot, thread, ach ing fret Try totxday "ha by a druggists and shoe stores ! By mall jor in stamps. TREAT Jot hinge 3 EE . Address Allen Olm sted Ta Hany,
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auto
Corus
Allen
Olmsted Ta Hany
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Wheeling & Lake Erie Road
McM Yoder
Will Souder
Tremont House
Manofield
Lark
Operaton
Marta and Granite
Geneve Fisher
East South Street
Fister
Joseph Shetly
Massiden
Superitendent
Bint
Carrel
Tas
Tie
Manutit
Deal
Mason
Adivertise
Texas
Thomas HB. Clark
M. E
Charlotte Carl
Nak
New Norn
Boueha Foods
Tis Leow
Bird Casorr
Laval
Ploy Ytek
Saath
Sreiss
Sattis
McMasters
Mill Brook
Canaan
Republag
Mpaysaan Mas
Saanedal
Ad Dataner
Athens
Doetrpeter
Pharroof Dow
Mocogt
Mathes
Geow
Geomtine
Maud Whitiore
Mina Scott
Jetsie Mathis
Lichty
Jessie Mathbrarian
Mille Lachty
Cohorister Ewing
White
Vellatk
Fetzer ¢Haumano
Lookout
Birdie Darrah
Mrs. Sell
Stephenson
Goldie Choritor
Lottie Reese Blanche Hauenstein
Jessie Mathes
Lindie Oller
Jfe Ewing
Edward Knojvlton
Rev Scott
Presbyterian Church
Gay
Julie Stair
John Muller
Magsillon
Obediah B. Horner
Horner
Joseph Daniels
Vniels
Leroy
Wm. Danie
Charles Daniels
B. Daniels
Clevela
A. E. Luce
Wilfe
North Buckeye Street
Luce
Mrs. Luce
Ss. G. Case
J. L. Zarihg
Creston
Wayne County Board of
Bi-Pounty Teachers’ Institute
Canton
Ted Herberrolly
Grand and
Wayne Conny
T. L. Flattery, P.M
Menace
Free State
Fourth Ward
Odsteins
William Rudolph Curry
Edna Smith
Winkler
Illinois
Winkler Horse Co
J. Winkler
Shelimgu
Probate Court
Robert L. Adair
Theocere Cunningham
West Sa- Jet
Sears
Sae Hospital
Mabston
M'Kinley
Dewey
Wwe Tinsiline CO
Divine Services
the Republican
Remington
Bixler Business College
Wooster, Ohio
Moore
Barberton
A. A. Moore
Oxford Grays
Nigk Amster
Nicki Amster
Court House
Wocster, Ohio
Underskirts
Potter Bros
Nen
Reptalican
Dsepatient
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