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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1900
Page
5
Dr Charles W F Wilgoh of Doylesown celebrated his ninety seventh birthday, the oldest practicing physician in the region and among the nation’s oldest. He continues daily calls with eight children and a long career begun after fleeing from Holstein as a young man.
Correspondence from Burbank reports Rev Kepler and family visiting H A Over, Ed Stoner and relatives returning home after their father’s illness, and several locals staying or visiting. Notes mention the Blind’s well attended event despite weather, plus repairs at Myers hotel and Reed Whitmore’s new saw mill engine. Teachers institute poorly attended due to weather or waning interest in education.
John Thomas fired on by hunters on his property after he told them not to hunt there. Five pellets struck his temple minor injuries. The shooter is not named. Local notices include health improvements of neighbors and obituaries, with social news and upcoming weddings teased.
In Lathasburg a social revival meeting proceeds as townsfolk hear updates. Property of the late Jo Showalter sells at public sale. Dr. Ghapey visits from Columbus en route to Farmington. Dunkards hold meetings led by Rev Shroyer. A Christmas supper fundraiser for Fair Haven’s Christian Endeavor is planned with a conundrum quiz. Farmers Institute slated for February 13-14.
News comes from Wooster that Mrs. Sarah E Hitchcock died in Chicago on Monday. She was daughter of James Johnston and sister of Frank and William Johnston. Remains arrive Wooster Wednesday November 21 with burial from the train. Mrs Hitchcock was well known in Wooster and Wayne county.
Nov 20 Charley Winkler moved on to the Samuel Downing farm last Wednesday. Mr Zimmerman of Chippewa township, who bought the John Billman farm, has a sawmill in his woods cutting lumber for an addition to his barn. Samuel Downing leaves this week for Ashland to live with his sister Mrs Charles Worner. Born to J K Hostetler and wife. James Brattin and Mr Zimmerman of Easton were in the area last week on business.
A fragmented letter from Genesee Pure Food requests guidance on using Pee One as a substitute for another product. The writer notes some letters and numbers, mentions a package and a delivery, and asks for recommendations or an alternative solution to meet demand.
The readable parts describe appreciation for provisions and goods, with a mention of a person named Mrs Correll writing to a friend. The text references separated numbers as remarkable but lacks clear context or complete events. This item presents fragmented personal correspondence content.
An all young champions contest in horseshoes saw C Stough and Al Woods of breve facing Waterloo rivals William Bush and Squire Bolus. In a tight series, Wooster defeated Shreve with final totals Wooster 80 Shreve 79 after seven games.
Mansfield Nov 17 testimony in the Glass will case centers on signatures and possible forgeries. Dr D S Sampsell testified he doubts the will signatures are Dr Glass and hinted he was paid to avoid probate. Handwriting expert Tolman supported the state noting signatures and will appear traced rather than written normally. The trial adjourned for the night with more expert testimony expected Monday.
Mrs A E Clark 7 of Orrville died Monday evening at 6 oclock of paralysis. A early settler in Orrville she was highly esteemed. Survived by husband and five children: Charles T Clark of Columbus Elmer Clark of Cleveland Ida Clark of Columbus and Marg Clark of Philadelphia. Member of Methodist Church. Funeral Wednesday afternoon in Orrville.
Creston notes report a cold snap damaging some onion stock but minor losses overall. Prof L S Knight substitutes for ill J L Zaring in the school, with strong discipline noted. Town gas wells show no failure, and a possible future well is anticipated. A political and editorial dispute at the local Journal is discussed with satirical critique of a previous issue.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces a December 15, 1900 exam in this city for clerk and carrier positions in the post office service. A prior exam failed to produce enough eligibles, so a new test is required. Past examinees may reapply. the exam tests fact knowledge and adaptability for clerical work. Age limits are 18 to 45 for clerks and 40 for carriers. height and weight requirements apply to carriers. females must meet certifications and eligibility.
A proposed redistricting would detach Medina Lake Summit and Wayne counties into a new district, shifting political balance toward Republicans. The change could place Judge Day in court and position Nash Day as a gubernatorial candidate, with a Congress seat up for election next year.
Local notices report quiet after elections in Fredericksburg with names such as Belle Moore Herman Emma Wolf and W R C activity. A birthday surprise for Bessie Benson precedes announcements of a new pastor Rev W J McClintock and a Presbyterian funeral for a Mrs el Weary. A fatal collapse occurs as Clara reads aloud, leaving a Northumberland PA born 64 year old resident's husband and five children.
City officials discuss arrears and repair plans for West North street alleys and crossings on North street. Committee to pursue debt collection from Orrville bond issue and United States Telephone Co poles on West Liberty street. street fund strain noted.
A telegram to Wooster Brush Works reports the death at midnight of Adam Foss Mason, only child of Mr and Mrs Walt Mason, formerly Ela Foss of Beatrice Nebraska. Wooster friends are saddened by the bereavement.
The funeral for Mrs Peters Reese, who died in Glen, will be held. The service will be conducted by an officiant at the cemetery on See Street. Obstruction of the law was cited in the report of her death.
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