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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1907

Page

6

Death by Own Action at Shreve Aged 62

William H Sidle aged 62 a retired farmer was found dead in his home in Shreve after an apparent overdose of chloroform. He had been drinking heavily, and investigators believe financial losses may have driven the act. Sidle left a widow and five children.

William H Sidle Sidle Shreve Wooster Thaoraday Ira Aylesworth Curtin P Sidle Gall Wooster William H Side Plaip Township Wayne County John C. Sidle

Insurance Policies May Lead to Legal Complications

Attorney Bob Long of Shelby discussed insurance policies tied to Irene Fogleton's death, noting total coverage of 2,150 dollars. Policies naming her husband as beneficiary may be void if he caused the death, with potential payable to next of kin and possible legal tangles before settlement.

Bob Long Shelby Irene Fogleton Wees Manafield Shield Maccabees Ben Bur Car Fogleson Ameria A C Winters Manafeld

Watched One-Legged Man Wielding Knife At Creston Incident

A disturbing scene in Creston Thursday involved a one legged man acting erratically with a huge knife. Passersby restrained him after he attacked a meat worker. a city official eventually disarmed him and he was taken to Wooster for questioning. He identified as Frank Goodine from near Cleveland and claimed to sell pencils with blue strings before being released after vowing to leave the city.

Creston Binsad Ruebi Wooster Judas Diawo Frank Goodiie Isles Cotbus Ap Cleveland Crestun

Farmer Levi Sell Arrested on Warrant for Short Measure

A farmer near Farston in this county, Levi Sell, was arrested on a warrant sworn by Barberton officials. Barnes of Barberton claimed Sell sold potatoes last fall and did not provide full weights. Sell pleaded guilty to the charge and received a fine.

Levi'Sell Faston Barnes Barberton Barberton Gan Hell

Injunction Sought Against Sheriff Hutchinson in Medina County

Enjoined officer J G Owen and E C Owen residing near Burbank secured a Wayne County court injunction against Sheriff Patrik Hutchinson of Medina County. The order halts the sale of certain lands in Caoxan tewoatip on an execution. The coroner of Medina County was directed by the order.

J.G. Owen E C Owen Burbank Wayne County Patrik Hutchinson MeidTna County Caoxan Teuwoatip Medina County

Good Acreage Boosts Tomato Prospects for Preserving Co

Manager Warner of the Western Preserving Co responds to Republican pressure by noting they hold substantial acreage and could acquire more tomatoes. He states they would pay good prices for tomatoes and that the company is satisfied with financial returns from their investment.

Sats Warner Wester Preserving Ce

Jury Commission Appointments Made by Judges

Judge S Eason and Judge B H Nicholas met Tuesday May 14 to appoint jury commissions for Wayne and Holmes counties. Selected members include L S Knight of Congresses Van Nimmo of Shreveport, Willaman of Orrville, and George J Kriewar of Wooster. Willaman will replace H H Strause of Orrville. other members were renewed.

S . Eason H. Nicholas Wayne Hulwes Hose Thad County van Nimao Shreve St Willaman Orrville George J Kriewar Wooster Mr Willaman H H Strause

County Local Option Special Ends Lutheran Pastor Appointed

A County Local Option special in Mileraburg reports the Lutheran conference closed tonight with Rev W P Ritting serving as pastor. Kev N J Hadley of Luotaig preached, and Kev N oT Kesser of Canal Daver spoke on temperance growth. The assembly approved temperance measures and supported the ongoing countywide reform efforts.

Mileraburg Lutheran Conference W P Ritting Kev Hadley O' Luotaig Ot Kesser Canal Daver Bowen

Bids Opened for Sewer Construction on Nokaveone Streets

At noon Wednesday the board of public service opened bids for sewer construction on Nokaveone High and Cosbinano streets and for materials. Yagac Wretat bid the complete job and materials at 2245.29 dollars. Idray & Son bid for pipes and materials at 42. Enggiovear Eberhart’s estimate for complete work was 262.14. Officials present included Engineer Enerbart, Jawee Fisher, and Isag:tress.

Board of Public Service Nokaveone High Cosbinano Yagac Wretat Idray & Son Tul Enggiovear Smith Sulla Clerk Woit Enerbart Sapt Jawee Fisher Isag

Handsome New Front To Replace Store Room Facade

A present plate grass front in the Fredrick store room will be replaced during the summer by a more modern front designed to better display goods.

Fredrick

Cure for Stomach Ills Promoted by Local Remedy

An ad touts a home remedy sold at drugstores for stomach and digestive issues including dyspepsia, gas, heartburn, and liver and bowel pains. It cites a Lawrenceville man who recovered after using the product, claiming guaranteed results and urging readers to buy a bottle today.

Caldwell Pepsin Pears Party Washington, D. C Pepsin Syrup CO

University appeal struggles to raise half million endowment

The university faces a tough fundraising drive to reach a half million dollars for endowment by next April. Major donors like Mrs Sage and Mr Frick are uncertain or limited, while Rockefeller’s offer looms. Students pledge modestly as larger gifts from remaining benefactors are sought amid slow progress.

Raiaing Mta Roaxsell Sage Holuen Sbe Frick Wall Street Pittstor Cf Bps Thlolden Rockefeller Presbyterianyood Friends of the University In Ohio Universsity

Public Service Board Awards Contracts and Reorganizes

The board met in regular session and appointed L R Kramer to succeed the late L S Cooley. Jeane Greist won the sewer street contract and will begin work soon. Dennis Landers requested a modification on the College avenue paving contract. The board will consider changes to prevent delays and ensure fair costs. Two new spectator stands were ordered for the City park near the pavilion. The board reorganized with Jobo Nolle elected president and Steve Eswith as vice president.

Board of Public Service L R Kramer L S$ Cooley Jeane Greist Mr Greist Dennis Landers Landers Brothers Contractors College Avenue Jobo Nolle Cooley Steve Eswith

Home Week Sparks Return Visit Interest Across County

A letter to The Republican from T. Hamilton of Los Angeles notes that Hamilton and son Horace G Hamilton have convened a meeting of former Ohioans to plan trips home. Railways will offer a round trip rate likely bringing many back for Home Week. Wooster prepares, with free letterheads and envelopes available at The Republican or Wayne County Democrat office.

Wost Hondreds Repubiican T. Hamilton Los Angeles Cal Wooster Wayne County

No Contest Law Cited Over Insurance Claim

The text indicates a law on intestate provisions covering a case similar to the one involving Car Fogleson and his wife, who left no issue and named a brother. Attorneys for Mrs Winters claim there can be no contest under this law, implying a contest exemption in the insurance policy.

Otto Car Fogleson Mra Winters

Refused license ends teenage elopement attempt near Lodi

Wm H Weltmer twenty and Ethel S Tineler sixteen of Lodi attempted to wed last week after driving toward Detroit then Windsor where a license was denied due to age. They returned to Crawford Corners area near Lodi by Wednesday. He is about twenty four and she fifteen, with parents formerly in Homer. The plan reportedly inspired by Kane escapade tales.

Wm. H. Weltmer Ethel S. Tineler Lodi Win. Weltmer Crawford Corners Ashlad

Obituary Frederick Schultz 77 longtime Dalton resident dies

Frederick Schultz aged 77 years longtime Dalton resident died Wednesday May 15 at the home of a son in Mussillion. He came to Dalton in 1864 from Liebenothen Baden Germany and led the painting department at Seboultz Wagon company for twenty years. He was a Mason and member of the German Reformed church. Burial was at Dalton. An infant daughter died earlier and was buried Friday. Hartman Schidler, wealthy Ashlord County farmer near Wayne County Noe, died after protracted illness.

Frederick Schultz Dalton Mussillion Baden Broher Martin Seboultz Wagon Company Schultz Urrvisle Hartman Schidler Ashlord County Wayne County Hig

May 17 Reported Illness and Church Visit Notes

May 17 notes describe Eobrian Swinehart and Kaue Swarte spending Saturday with friends. Swinehart suffers paralysis but is reported to be improving while working on roads. Elmer McManuel III is recovering from paralysis. Myrtle and Matel Johnson and Misses Myrtle and Matel Johnson are mentioned. Preaching at the Evangelical church is scheduled Sunday night.

Eobrian Swinehart Benjamin Zeichner Sume Kaue Swarte Myrtle and Matel Johnson Elmer McManuel Evanegelical

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