Soldiers Revered at Wooster Memorial Service
The annual union memorial services were held Sunday afternoon at the Methodist Episcopal church in Wooster with a large audience. Rev Charles F. Johnson delivered the memorial sermon, praising soldiers who fought for liberty and noting patriotism during the Cuban war. He paid tribute to private soldiers and spoke of industrial unrest and Prohibition-era issues. Mrs McKinley was remembered in a closing tribute. The program included anthems, solos, and readings, with the church richly decorated in honor of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster Wachear
Methodist ‘Episcopal Church
Charles F. Johnson
Methodist Church
Johnson
Cuba
McKinley
Spain
Mrs. McKinley
Canton
Griffe
Rederick Cromer
Tipton
Wiss Weaver
Miss Farguson
Mr. Freed
Mr. Weygandt
H. D. Allen
Wyatt Minshall
Mr. Schmuck
Reen
Smith
Mr. Cooley
Bergin
Miss Warner
Mr. Green
America
Frank Heilman
May 27 social notes and local moves in Seville and Lodi
May 27 notes list Mrs. Mary Taylor of Seville visiting Lodi friends and A. Taylor attending a Cleveland railway directors meeting. Wm. Repp attended his aunt’s funeral in West Salem Isip. Arrest Commissioner J C Warner faces opposition over poll tax enforcement. Residents debate the law’s fairness while recognizing road improvements. Anna Hange bought a Magadore drug store. Rev J H Borran of Nankin to deliver Memorial Day address in Lodi. Kelley family relocated to Butler Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Taylor
Seville
Lodi Friends
A. Taylor
Cleveland
Cleveland, Southwestern & Columbus Railway Co
West Salem
Isip
J.C. Warner
Aries
Min Anna Hange
Magadore
J. H. Borran
Nankin
Ash
Local notes from Mechanicsburg and West Salem
Fragments report Ella Fetzer closing her Yachool in Mechanicsburg and Hattie Bacher leaving Ber atin bite near West Salem. Campbell assists with toe care as George ships a potatos cargo from Overton, price 45c a bushel. Stout and H Co Raudaballah paint horses. Grube plans whitework. Flickingeras to entertain distance Saturday. corn ears still need replanting amid weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Fetzer
Mechanicsburg
Flickingera
Ana
Ais George
Wooster
Smithville News Highlights Local Events May 29
Smithville notes a frosty spring forecast and replant talks. Local births and deaths mark a busy week as families welcome a grandson and mourn Mrs. Ramseyer. Graduates from Yase Cleveland and Smithville High share honors. commemoration services and a large Amish funeral draw crowds. Village events include theater work, a planned summer school, and the Greene township Patternon commencement.
Morr Family To Hold Convent in Congress BME Church
The Morr family will give their cov ert in the Congress BME church Saturday evening June 1. The convent will merit a fall house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morr
Congress
Industries for Wooster Industries for Wooster
Plans by several gentlemen to establish new ventures in Wooster include a canning factory and a glove maker moving from another city. A Spear furniture factory building on South Walnut Street will be repurposed for manufacturing. Local firms anticipate expanding operations with power and space for future growth, asserting high demand for their products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gefund
E- Spear
South Walnut Street
Prssent
Wooster
Paid Bills Rendered by County Commissioners on Monday
A list of county expenditures includes payments to L E Rookle for prisoner repair work 32.85 Beach M F W Co 360 for culvert pipe Krieger Drug Co 48.75 for court tablets Johnson Watson Co 750 for puppiles for probate judges office Shreve News 4.80 for county surveyor printing Shreve News 850 for recorders printing Shreve News 13 for treasurer printing Shreve News 3.75 for sheriff printing Lewis Culvert Pipe Co 231.65 culvert pipe Shreve News 13 for treasurer printing M M Van Nest 13.50 cost fill American Contractor 4.20 printing county ridge work Ella Landers 17.55 stenographic work Mohican Oil & Gas Co 4.25 gas for county offices Philip Marsley 690 traveling expense as deputy engineer Henry M Knepp 20 for lease by tux mapa Frank Gis Pot 41 janitor one month David Griest 10 night watch Andrew Teiman engineer 35 Wm Fritz 10 janitor Eugene Carlin one month allowance for attorney draw O'Brien 3 hauling dirt J J Bechtel 7 repairing at 1 J M Shamp bridge work 16.70 County board of visitors 38.55 Lanning Co 250 supplies for clerk of court John J McClure 2 hauling bridge plank
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Calvert Pipe Co
Shreve News
Treasurer
Sheriff A
Lewis Culvert Pipe Co
M M. van Nest
County Ridge
Ella Landers
U Ofl & Gas Co
Mohican Oil & Gas Co
Philip Marsley
Aurngeyer
Henry M. Knepp
le Seer
Tux Mapa
David Griest
Andrew Teiman
Fritz
Eugene Carlin
Alee Aren
O'Brien
J. J. Bechtel
J. M. Shamp
County Board of Visitors
Lanning Co
John 3. McClure
Fredericksburg Commencement Sees Record Breaker Class
Frederickburg notes May 29 The annual high school commencement honored graduates Florence Flohart Claire McKelvey George Mechlin Joseph Spencer Joseph edett and Homer Fread The class marked the first with more boys than girls The banquet followed at Mr Ramseys home Visitors included Grace Gardner Dalton and Edna Smith Wooster Miss Zaring Hoosier teacher and several locals attended family gatherings and reunions across the week Others listed Kent Redett Akron and Boyd Redett Cleveland travel home to visit amidSpring activities
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Flohart
Claire McKelvey
George Mechlin
Joseph Spencer
Joseph Edett
Homer Fread
Ramsey
Grace Gardner
Dalton
Edna Smith
Wooster
McKelvey
Whitaker
Applecreek
Miss Rannely
Shrove
McCulloch
Kent Redett
Akron
Boyd Redett
Cleveland
Hooster
Alta Holderbaum
Hughes
Weoster
Defends Vy in damage shift case over contributory negligence
A late Saturday ruling finds the defendant Vy liable amid contributory negligence by the plaintiff. The decision hinges on evidence from Bein and Rob Lagd US. The court notes notable factors affecting fault and damages in the case.
College Orchestra Concert At Memorial Day Exercises
The Memorial day program at the era House features the university orchestra led by Judge M. J. Smyser. The event aims to present special music and a distinguished speaker in a formal hour of remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Era
Malataday
M. J. Smyser
Wooster Dogs to Wear Numbered Tags Amid Delay
In Wooster a city dog tag ordinance is near, with owners urged to prepare for the requirement as dogs face potential harm without tags. The order has been placed, but tags have not arrived yet, and Arty Auditor Minier will press the manufacturer to speed delivery for timely enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Andy O'Brien
Cametary
Bean
Minier
Obituary notices for Kick Ramseyer and Naftzger in Oregon paper
Obituary notices report John J. Kick age 57 of London died Saturday from paralysis, funeral Monday. Mrs. Birdell Hoffman of Wooster is his daughter in law. Also noted is the death of Mrs. Alvin Ramseyer near Smithville after a protracted illness, with survivors including husband and child. The Oregon Statesman publishes a life summary of Josiah L Naftzger born October 14 1820 in Burbank Wayne County Ohio and died May 9 1907. married Mary E Carter May 21 1868, with five childrenAlzadie Charles V Catherine M Ernest C and D Edwards. two sons died earlier. surviving children include Mrs H A Richmond Mrs E B Karn Ernest Naftzger, and another Ernest Naftzger in South Dakota. he was a United Brethren member in Salem.
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Smithville
Jos
Gallagher
Cleveland
Verry Hellmar
Victor Gallagher
Henry Shaum
Chester Township
Agron Brownson
Sunda E. W
Redding
Canton
James G. Bricker
Yase School of Applied Sciences
A. C. Ramseyer
Nelile Yoder
Raamseyer
Ramseyer
John Funk
Tle
Mude
P Kiefer
M. OD
Kimmel
H. B. Hunsberger
Medina
J. W. Fonk
Heechgrove
Canaan Township
Earl Fook
Ray Kiefer
Hartville
Honor Kiefer
Alliance
Ki. N. Fonk
Snreve
Misa Lucile Kimmel
Hoy Kimmel
Lucile Hunsberger
Leyda
Enon
B. J. Faordy
Samuel Funck
Wooster
Tracy Leyoa
Bebvel
Wm. B. Jadu
Po D
Borns
B. Rieter
Kev
Dra Miller
Harvey Miller
Mansillon
Harvey
GU. Webner
W. K. McCalwon
Princess Theatre
Point Breeze Chautauqua
Jacot
Greene Township
E. Vacor
Mary A. Funk
John Punk
Mechanicsburg
Cumberland County
Ohio
Rey. J. G. Batowin
Akron
Daisy M. Buchanan
Edith M. Lichtenwalter
Ellen Grace Kiefer
Jennie E. Horst
Messen
Charles Shulenberger
Barry Emerman
Don E. Gilbert
Atloda’ Wate
Hedad
Mr. Shhulenberger
Mien Kiefer
C. P. Blough
John J. Kick
Birdell Hoffman
London
Kick
Alvin Ramseyer
Babe
Silens
Oregon
Wayne County
Josiah Lose
Simmary
Statesman
Josiah L. Naftzger
Burbank
Mary £. Carter
Alzadie
Charles V
Catherine M
Einest
D. Edwards
Gervais
Ernest Naftzger
South Dakota
Land case ends in Wayne county probate court
The milldam case moved from Ashlann county to Wayne county probate court on a change of venue. It did not reach a jury as planned. Jurors were excused until Monday at 1080, then Judge T. W. Orr delivered the charge. Deliberations began after dinner and the jury returned at 2.45 with their finding, granting the motion for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milldam
Wayne County
Ashlannd County
T. W. Orr
Dalton May 28 Class performs at graduation and events
Dalton reports a large crowd for graduation week activities. The class furnished all music and the address by J Knox Montgomery of Muskingum College impressed attendees. Memorial sermons by Rev Findlay and plans for a high school alumni banquet followed, amid storm damage and pastor changes. A cemetery ice cream festival, family reunions, and local visits added to a busy town calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall
Citfosr
J. Knox Montgomery
Muskingum College
Dalton High School Alumni Association
J. W. Findlay
Massillon Salvation Army
Main Street
Cadies” Cemetery Association
John Snyder
Wooster
Werse
Flea
J. T. Hoak
G. 4
Killbuck
Peeman
Loman Jones
Wm. Beyard
Burton Gibson
Gramiméky
Montana
Father of Memorial Day remembered in memorial season
The article reflects on Memorial Day origin by John A. Logan and calls for reverent observance. It urges nationwide commitment to decorate soldiers graves from the Revolution through the Spanish American War and proposes school ceremonies and local militia participation to preserve the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oraven
Revoluton
Washingon
Eas
Our Republic
Court judges hear argument on specific performance case
Common Pleas Court heard arguments Saturday afternoon and Mossay morning on a motion for specific performance of a contract. Judge Eason and Mossay presided, with Judge Schallenberger and Judge Smyser for the defendant and Judge Stillwell, Cuntchheta, and McLarran for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eason
Mossay
J M Schallenberger
W Stillwell
L R CuntchHeta
J C Mctlarran
Damages claims from varied cases filed in common pleas
Mrs Anna C. Tanner seeks 1209 damages from Baltimore and Ohio Railway Co for alleged obstruction at a bridge near Wooster damaging her lands. McClarren & Jones for Tanner. Thomas L. Hunsicker petitions against John Jr. Lands for 1150. money held in trust by Schrock, bank insolvency noted. E. Wertz for plaintiff. Yoong & Anfang v Steiner: note for 87 dollars. plaintiffs paid twice. note mailed and later sent for collection. Meech and Starn represent plaintiffs and defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna C. Tanner
Baltimore& Obnto Railway Co
Wooster
McClarren & Jones
Tanner
Thomas L. Hunsicker
Smithville Banking Co
John Jr
Meland
Court of Common Pleas
Yoong & Anfang Va. Steiner
Ney
James B. Meech
George Starn
Elected Officers for Episcopal Church Met Last Night
A large gathering of communicants elected officers for the ensuing year at the Episcopal church. Senior warden J. J. Miniaes, wardens W. O. Beebe and Arch Dice, vestrymen Arch Dice P C Viveo C. V. Hard Nath SW Shunt M R Linb John McSweeney F. W. Miller W. J. Macs ins M. H. Naccreb Yeo J Schwartz Prof. A. D. Selby and C. Oscar Steinmetz. Treasurers reports approved. A vote of thanks given to J. B. Minier for faithful service as lay reader. A new rector search will proceed by a committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
Miniaes Iantoc
W O Beebe
Vestrychen
Arch Dice
P C. Viveo
C. V. Hard
Nath SW Shunt
M R Linb
John McSweeney
F. W Miller
WJ. Macsins
M H. Naccreb
University Commencement Valedictorian and Speakers Listed
The graduating class has selected the commencement speakers. Valedictorian Reese is named. others include topics like The Union of Nations, Modern Socialism, Cuba's Birthright, and The Destiny of the Jew presented by various authors and speakers.
Wooster Fares Poorly in Muddy Delaware Track Meet
Wooster participants struggle in a Delaware track meet amid heavy rain and a mud soaked field. Wesleyan dominates with wins in 220 yard hurdles, 100 yard dash, 440 yard dash, 220 yard dash, shot put, mile run, discus, high jump, and relay. Wooster gains runner up spots in several events, including Morrison in the one mile and Hatfield in the high jump. Officials from the Columbus CA, Roebin, Hutchinson, Richards, Page, Hatfield, and Jackson oversee the meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster University
Delaware
Hurdie
Tibbale
Wesleyan
Garvin
Wooster
Allyn
BickenbD&ach
Ralf
McConnell
Morrison
Rohrer
Fulton
Poole
Randell
Hatfeld
Bobes Wesleyan
Robrer
Wiarvin
Roebin
Columbus
M C A
Hutchinson and Richards
Page
Hat-feld
Jackson
Fo ley's Honey and Tar remedy announcement
Notice to customers announces Fo ley's Honey and Tar as a safe remedy for colds and lung troubles. It claims no opiates or narcotics and recommends for children and adults, with firm endorsement by H. Boyd & Co. Limited legibility with branding and provider names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fotice
Foley
New Studio Opens in City by Dé Faye Sister
Miss Eleanor Gelsinger of the Dé Faye sisters opens a studio at 93 South Market for banjo mandolin and piano. She trained under Balvador Tomaso dolian Virtuso and authored a noted arch wrist movement praised for grace and ease. Her banjo instructor is composer teacher J Ki Henning of Obienugo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Gelsinger
Dé Faye
South Market
Gelsinger
Tomaso Dolian Virtuso
J. Ki. Henning
Obienugo
Foley’s Kinney Cure praised by Williamantic man
A reader from Williamantic Connecticut cites Mr Kata Stimpeon who after many illnesses found Foley's Kinney Cure effective. He reports recovery and improved health following use of the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Kata Stimpeon
Williamantic, Conn
Kinney
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Christy
Kraus
A. Cooley
Wooster Hardware Co
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