View Vike SIT ON CASE
Senator F. M. Vanover of this city was placed on a Ohio legislature committee to investigate the city of Cleveland. The panel includes fellow Cleveland allies of Mayor Tom L. Johnson. Republicans in the house may oppose the Cleveland mayor more than Senate Democrats. The inquiry is expected to probe various city affairs.
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F. M. Vanover
Ohio
Cleveland
Senator Vanover
Tom L. Johnson
House
Senate
Passed Away Suddenly in Cleveland John Zarle
Relatives reported the sudden death of John Zarle in Cleveland at about age 60 due to apoplexy. He had lived in Wooster and thrived in the jewelry business. Survived by his wife and two sons, with funeral planned in Cleveland Wednesday at 2 p.m. Burial in Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
John Zarle
Wooster
Zarle
Franz Zarle
Frank Glasgow
Chas F. Conrad, Jr
Gua Hunsicker
Sacrificed His Teeth to Play in the Band
In Wayne County veteran bandmaster Fred Shaon of Congress forms a new band and sacrifices two teeth to gain a baritone voice for performance. He traveled to Orrville to have the teeth drawn by his family dentist, a serious move for music’s sake.
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Wayne County
Fréderick ‘Shaon
Congress
Fred
Simon
Orrville
Unfortunate Accident at Honsytown Cemetery Funeral
At a Honsytown cemetery funeral a rough hillside drive caused a casket to slip from the doors as the hearse ascended the hill. The coffin fell but the body was not disturbed, and both the driver and caretaker were blamed for the poor road conditions. Relatives offered no blame toward them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honsytown
Asia
Blacksmith Feud Ends With Arrest After Store Tackle
Saturday afternoon John Brillhart and Charles Edwards clashed over a dispute. Brillhart tackled Edwards in Fred Figert's jewelry store. Chief Lerner and Officer Boyles then restrained him. Brillhart faced disorderly conduct and resisting an officer charges, later pleading guilty on the second. Edwards was not arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brillhart
Charles Edwards
Brillhart
Edwards
Fred Figert
Boyles
Brilttart
van Nest
Cousin Captain A A Taylor Dies in Cambridge
Capt J B Taylor reports the death of his cousin Captain AA Taylor a banker at Cambridge Ohio. Civil War veteran and prominent G A R member who served on the National Council of Administration. Funeral set for Wednesday in Cambridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Taylor
Capt
AA. Taylor
Cambridge
Ohio
National Council of Administration
Tribute to Judge Smyser as Grand Army flag honors
The Grand Army flag flew at half mast in tribute to the late Congressman M. L. Smyser. Though Smyser never served in the Civil War, as a boy he admired soldiers and his family’s veterans. fellow soldiers shared their respect, saying they display the flag for those who are loved by their comrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Symser
Grand Army
Judge Smyser
Menbera
Busy Week Items From A Small Town
A busy week brings guests from National City and Ashland to Mac Carlin’s family. I K Hoff of Sterling rents the late Dr Sullivan’s office for cooling. News of Judge Smyser’s death prompts sorrow. Rev Charles Weltmer preaches at the Methodist church. Frank Garver visits for a special election. Memorial day committees form with John I Good presiding and Wo E Waygandt as orator. Wood, a longtime resident, dies suddenly at 86. Kav Warder conducts funeral at the Methodist church. A runaway accident injures Bessie and Mrs Ewing in serious but non fatal ways. buggy and wagon destroyed. Faraday special election approves bonds to convert the old adage house into a town hall. Commencement week for Congress schools. five high school graduates named. Class sermon by Rev E L Warner. entertainment by Intermediate and primary students. commencement exercises led by Prof Werner of Wooster.
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Congress
Mra
Mansonridge
National City
Elia Heifner
Ashland
Ares
Mac Carlin
I. K. Hoff
Sterling
Dr. Sullivan
Frank Garver
Mansfield
John I. Good
E. Waygandt
Wooster
n-Wood
Congresa Achols
Ruby Sheppard
Bessie Zwing
Mabel Barnard
Weiler
Roy Ward
Methodiet
E. L. Warner
Methodist Church
Prof
Wenner
Wooster University
Advertised Letter List No 19 in Wooster Post Office
The following letters remained uncalled for in Wooster post office on Monday May 11 George Buchanan Rensom Bocher John L Brock Jeff Blair W W W J He E B Sterling Chingz Co Carl Shakle Wolf Ladies Forest Bates Bryson Ps My
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Wooster
Gentlemet
George Buchanan
Rensom Bocher
John L. Brock
Jeff Blair
Sterling Chingz Co
Carl
Wolf
Mr. Forest Bates
Bryson
Ps My
Sabbath School Institute at Applecreek Reformed Church
The East Union Sabbath school institute met May 7 and 8 at the Applecreek Reformed Church. Despite poor weather the well-filled sessions featured Prof Hewline of Columbus on training teachers and presenting biblical history from creation to Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Union Sabbath School Institute
Reformed Church
Applecreek
Cionda
Seach
Wood
Hewline
Columbus
Honline
Christ
Apolitne
Damages Sought Over Farm Losses From Rail Company
Schaeffer, owner of 2erm near te oAtTiibrook Cent oF Bhater, sues Pennsylvania Sailways Monday alleging the railway placed cinders and slag that damaged farmland, seeks about 000 for alleged losses and restoration of land to usable condition.
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Schaeffer
Te oAtTiibrook
Pennsylvania Sailways
Peruna praised by patients for catarrh relief
Fragment from a promotional letter page shows individuals from Galena Missouri and Chicago extolling Peruna for long standing catarrh and stomach issues. A final testimonial claims complete stomach cure after several bottles with weight noted as 172 pounds.
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Tomer
David Meckison
Jacob L. Davis
Galena
Stono County
A. E. Kidd
Jefferson Avex
Chicago
Beardo
Thad
Michal
Lepuld
Runaway Horse Injures Mrs Laird and Family on North Bever
Mrs Jennie Laird and her son and daughter on North Bever street endured a runaway episode Sabbath afternoon when a dropped shaft spooked the horse. The horse bolted, riders were thrown, and Mrs Laird suffered a severe head gash and facial cuts while others incurred painful bruises. No bones were broken according to early reports.
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Mra
Jennie Laird
North Bever Street
Mra. Laird
Village Social Notes and Local Visits May 12
May 12 itemized social notes report Mr Eyman and wife from Wooster visiting Mrs Piper in the village. A A Zimmerman and wife attend Aire Zimmerman's funeral at Overton. Clayton Martin of Cleveland to spend the summer with relatives. Mrs Goward Eberhart and children visit John Sidle at Blackleyville. A A Zimmerman and wife with Creston relatives. William Barnhart and family from Sterling visit his mother in the village. James Fadia and wife of Rows, Sandsyed with Elizabeth Therbart and son. A J Norton painting his house. Byron Baker of Lattsbrz aiding with work visiting his parents James Weaver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Eyman
Wooster
Piper
Sterling
Thanks for kindness during bereavement
M L Smyser expresses heartfelt thanks to neighbors friends and relatives for their generous assistance at the death and burial of her husband M L Smyser and for comforting messages during her time of grief and trial.
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Ura
M. L. Smyser
Military Promotions in Eighth Regiment Ohio National Guard
The Second battalion of the Eighth Regiment O N G appoints Grover G McBattalion as quartermaster commissary by Major Frank Gerlach with Brent Milton Taeggarthes beer appointed direct mention of the promotion and unit in concise military notice.
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Brent—Milton
Taeggarthes Beer
Quater
Eighth Regiment
Grover G. Mc
Frank 6 Gerlach
Funeral Attendees Pay Last Respect at Ladge Smyser's Burial
Crowds visit the cemetery after Ladge M. L. Smyser's funeral, viewing the bier and floral display as Wooster residents come through the day. Relatives decline further viewing on Sunday for those absent on Saturday.
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Stark
Streson
Neoth Floes
Alos Ware
Cent
Ladge M. L. Smyser
Wooster
Mother's Day Sermons Highlight at St James Church
Beautiful weather drew a large crowd as Rev Dr Hartzell led Holy Baptism in the morning and a meditative Mother's Day address followed by Rev Allen K. Smith of Spokane delivering on the Mother of Our Lord. A brief vestry session ended the service.
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Hartzell
Addeas
Allen K. Smith
Spokane Wash
Nath Wet
Young Girl Dead at Home Near Infirmary
The 13-year-old daughter of John Amman and his wife, residing near the infirmary, died Saturday afternoon after a long illness due to complications of diseases. The funeral was held Monday at 10 a.m. from the home and interred in Honeytown Cemetery.
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Mand
John Amman
Honeytown
Dr George W Ryall to receive new Reo car
Antos announces Dr George W Ryall, the Istell Wooster auto habit victim, will soon receive a wide large Reo car purchased from J M Ginter. Reed Whitmore of Barbenk will shortly drive a Keo bought from Mr Ginter.
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George W. Ryall
Istell Wooster
J. M. Ginter
Stem
Reed Whitmore
Barbenk
Mr. Ginter
New Barber Shop Opens With Neon Signage
An edge of town barber shop prepares to open a new outlet featuring neon signage and a modern outfit. Locally advertised as ready soon, the venture aims to attract customers with a fresh style and updated services.
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Wooster Hardware Co
Taylor
Hart Schaffner
Marx
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Emeoner& Marx
Manhattan
Monarch
Wilsons Bros
Eer
Meer
Sabbath School Institute
Gatarrh
Meekison
New Pittsbury
Nule
Smyser
St. James’ Episcopal Church
Antos
Eee
UK ‘ Buying Sa
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