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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1903

Page

2

Stark Wayne Bi County Teachers association holds first meeting

The Stark Wayne Bi County Teachers association met Friday evening at Memorial chapel. Prof W Wilson spoke on The Solar System and an Eclipse Expedition detailing sun moon phenomena and the Alabama expedition for eclipse study. The lecture included striking sun photographs and drew a fair but lively audience.

Stark- Wayne Bi County Teachers Association Memorial Chapel W . Wilson Alabama Wilson G. Chench Louisville E A Richardson Shreve J W Hooke I -Music Pfbh Krkpatrick Wooster University Prin BH M Wherry Alliance Prin Lira B. Kean Wooster Hig F. Yanney Mt. Union College John Johnston

Prof Oliver's Recital Delights Musical Circles

Prof J Byron Oliver presented a recital at Memorial chapel Tuesday evening praised for a well arranged program and excellent execution. The attentive audience responded with evident appreciation.

Diverse Wooster items reflect town life and changes

Daily notes from Wooster detail births, marriages, and visits, with shop changes, property sales, and local projects. Highlights include a son born in Chicago to Mr and Mrs Strow, restructures at McClarran and Nation houses, a divorce suit by Mrs O Hara, a new siding at Smithville, and a Mr Wyre failing a fireman test. Community events span the Lady Maccabees party, a Thanksgiving department store venture, and local road and library matters.

Lady Maccabees Wm Barnard Joseph Mecdill Wooster Muaccabee Oceanlop F Keller McClarran W H Bliss Speers McClarran Charles Zaring Nation House West Liberty Street Wall Mailham Smithville Pennsylvania Graffin Stewartsoilas Othe Forney Madison Hall Williams Iis Rilla O'Hara Burbank Edwin Hara Wara

Cleveland and Southwestern Traction Timetable Notice

Cleveland and Southwestern Traction Co schedules show Wooster departures every two hours from 7:45 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. serving Creston Seville Chippewa Lake Medina Berea and Public Square Cleveland. Paritas Springs Linndale Elyria North Amherst Lorain Grafton Oberlin Wellington Birmingham Berlin Heights and Norcats depart Public Square Cleveland every two hours 6 a.m. to 4:16 p.m. for Wooster. Cats leave Public Square Cleveland hourly from 5:15 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. for Berea Medina Chippewa Lake Seville and Creston. 52 warnings show unclear data.

Cleveland & Southwestern Traction Co Wooster Creston Seville Chippewa Lake Medina Berea Publicquare Cleveland Paritas Springs Linndale Elyria North Amheorst Lorrain Grafton Oberlin Wellington Birmingham Berlin Heights Nor Cats Public Square

Ohio educators urge state higher education commission

A Columbus dispatch reports educators proposed creating a state higher education commission. The body would set minimum degree requirements, decide state college and university funding, and unify state and non state institutions. Details of the plan remain to be worked out.

Columbus Ohio General Assembly Ohie Cullies

Fire damages Orrville home of Paul Crowchard

Orrville residents reported a Thursday morning fire at the Paul Crowchard Mill Street residence caused by a defective flue. Fire and water damage accumulated before extinguishment, estimated at about 200 dollars, fully covered by insurance.

Paul Crowchard Orrville Gochin

From South Africa New Use of Chamberlain Cough Remedy

Arthur Chapman of Durban Natal reports Chamberlain's Cough Remedy can aid old and young. A neighbor used a dummy teat soaked in the remedy for a two month old with a severe cough, seemingly curing the infant. The product is sold by all druggists.

Arthur Chapman Durban Natal South Africa Chamberlain Druggista

Fire and marriage news from West Salem area

In West Salem on Oct 18 W. S. Zehner married Miss Nellie Barch and they rode Erie train No. 8 to Chicago, while nearby a rural house burned at J. W. McVicar farm with no insurance and little salvage. A child escaped severe burns after a gasoline stove incident, and Mrs. Ferguson remains ill though improving. Local repairs, visits, and rumors of an electric road to connect Elyria, Ashland, and town are noted.

Salem Zehner Nellie Barch Staum Erie Chicago Erie Railroad Ashland J. W Edith John Rhoads Xiii Evangelical Association Ghuich Bm Allen Keener FES Sybil Daskins Canaan Dr Ferguson Clark Elyria

Probate Court Proceedings Hearings and Appointments

Probate court records show numerous estate matters before Judge R. L. Adair. Administrators and guardians filed first, final, and distributive accounts. hearings set for December 4 and November 6. Appointments include Eliza beth Holm, Wm Metzler, and Laura Bowman among others. bonds range up to $12,000. real estate sales and guardianship applications noted with varied causes continued or pending.

Wien Mashel Oheo G. Pontius Elizabeth Holm Chippéwa Township L. A Wm. Chatelain Lena Chatelain George D. Dunham Margaret A. Harrison Witkof -Anthony Stoodmiller Chippewr Township Frank Taggart Wm Metzler Franklin Township Henry Lindsey Cynthia J. Lindgey Fanny Schrock David Schrock Brenneman Charles W Limberger A. N. Brennenan David Nou Vie L. Gerber Andrew Hofstetter Fanny Hofstetter Reuben Hofstetter H. Whitford Jones Will Harriet, Whitford Eunice Hofstetter J W Hofstetter William H Berry Andrew J. Berry Sil Xala

Pleasant Meeting At Progressive Farmers Club I Aimed

The Progressive Farmers Club gathered at D. R. Firestone’s Madison Hill home on Thursday October 29 for a discussion heavy with farming economics and voter topics. Speakers including Mrs M M Fowler Miss Alma Smith and Lucy Stitt debated taxation amendments farm income matters and the value of cows versus sheep while plans for the next meeting on November 19 at D S Tintswan’s home were announced.

Progressive Farmers’ Club D. R. Firestone Madison Hill Rail Way ED. MeIntyres Tetter Tuan M M Fowler Mis F Heim E. Lytle Correll D S Tintswan

Testing Railroaders in Color Vision Checks at Orrville

Pennsylvania Lines officials spent a day in Orrville examining brakemen motorists and engineers eyesight and hearing. Workers faced tests distinguishing colored flags used for signaling with each result filed to head offices. Those failing tests are removed from service or placed on pension after years of employment with the railroad.

Speers MccClarran Wade Liberty Street McClarran C A Weiser Kidron Sherman Wyre Pittsburg Pennsyvania Mr Wyre Massillon Wheeling Road Pennsylvania Mansillon Orrville Pennsylvania Lines Woodward

Encouraging oil show near Wooster on Bosdaton land

Oil shows at the Bosdaton land well near Wooster improve with continuous pumping and gas flow. Projectors plan a second well within ten days or two weeks, drilling deep as before, with expectations the field will be a paying venture.

Wooster Repblican

Fire at Hoop Works Quickly Doused by Employee

A small blaze started at the Hoop works Friday but an alert employee extinguished it before it could cause damage. No significant damage occurred and the fire was averted. Had it not been discovered, the outcome could have been disastrous.

Hoop Works

Public water rents urged to avoid disconnection

A board member discussed water works finances noting rents were slow to come in but last week many consumers paid to avoid penalties. Rents must be paid by November 1 or water will be turned off with a $1 turnoff fee. The clerk and water works superintendent were authorized to strictly enforce the rule.

Board of Public Service Water Works

Goods of Mrs. Elizabeth Ferson Held for Ten Days

Authorities hold Mrs. Elizabeth Fersons goods for ten days to await her appearance or payment of 2100 dollars for back taxes. If neither appears, the goods will be sold. No word has been received from her.

Elizabeth Ferson

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