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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1903
Page
5
Market figures for wheat oats corn and livestock prices stand beside obituaries and death notices from Wooster. Local items list the passing of Axe of Shreve at 88, Warfel of Orrville diphtheria death, and Grumbine Hayes Morrow and Rath families among other annoucements. The Case football team defeats Wooster 40 to 0 as detailed in the university game report.
Mrs Clauda A Robinson widow reports purse vanished at the city post office on Saturday afternoon. She left purse and kerchief on a desk while reading a letter then purchased stamps and returned to find the purse gone. The pocketbook held 345 dollars. she fears theft and asks the finder to return it at this office.
Hiram Braake and Jesse Braake of Apple Creek faced a small fine after a Saturday evening incident involving excessive drinking and a court appearance before Mayor Van Nes on Sunday morning.
Creston grocer James T. Zaring presented an argument to Price Rus sell Monday afternoon. Assets and liabilities are estimated at 1,000 dollars.
Samuel Marr named administrator of David Lawrence's estate in Franklin Twp with bond 35000. William Fritz named administrator for Henry Eberly's estate. sale bill filed. Aaron Ulrich guardian of Elizabeth Wilcox's estate, first account set for hearing January 1. Levi Fisherburn's will of Plain Township filed for probate. Frank Taggart as administrator of W. W. Tagepart's estate filed first account. hearing January 1. Caleb Markle's estate filed second partial account. hearing January 1. Henry Cuff appointed administrator of James A. Alevare estate in Wooster Twp.
The report to the city auditor details fines collected during ex mayor R J Smith’s term from April 15 1899 to May 8 1908 totaling 725 40 with 504 98 paid to the treasury leaving 130 83 due plus 40 from license accounts. County fines totaled 180 80, payment 3800, balance 152 80. both sums later covered by the ex mayor. Waddell notes blotter as evidence for payments in doubt and commends City Auditor J B Minier for accuracy. Thanksgiving excursions advertise Nov 25 26 with fare details for 140 mile trips and Nov timing.
George C. Mann of West Salenty filed for divorce from Della C. Mann alleging loss of affection and neglect of duty. He states they married around 1898 and have three children, and seeks custody of the minor children. He accuses Mrs Mann of an affair with Emerson Albert of We Salem and asks for alimony by implication.
The Housekeepers' club will meet with Mrs. Bruce Thoraday on December 4. Program includes roll call on unique Xmas gifts, discussions titled The Greatmess of Hillel and The Briars-of-Jeans, a talk Ec onomizing for Charities or the Sacred Tenth, and current events. Speakers include Mrs. Jarvis Mrs. Grady Miss Dora McCoy Miss Minnie Reese and Mrs. Yoder with Mr s. White and Miss Alice McCoy.
The wife of Conductor W. W. Garland of Alliance was struck by a shifter while crossing Arch Street Saturday night. She suffered the loss of one leg and severe injuries to the other, was alive Monday but very low, with fears for her recovery.
Canaan Nevada residents recall a Thanksgiving chicken pie supper at John Snell’s home. Rev Becks was remembered by Lehman church members. William Collins and family of Solville visited at Mr Hawk’s before Sabbath. Rev Freeman will speak on Rebecca’s Wedding as a topic. The evening service will discuss The Hen and the Chickens. Truman Bowers and family of Gundal Dover visit relatives near the village ahead of moving. A. L. Lehn visited son Prack in Cleveland. Geo Mulholland and Edna Hoisington visited near Red Haw in Ashland County. Mrs John Cover and Miss Mallie Slotz visit Medina. A passenger entered Mr Russell's corral party.
Mrs Lizzie Gettleman of Smithville files for divorce from Al Gettleman alleging adultery. She seeks alimony with attorney Joseph Gallagher representing her in the case.
In Congress on November 17, Miss Fleeta Stoner and Oliver Messimore of West Salem wed with Rev. Charles D. Castle officiating. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. W. Tseler and daughter Grace. Grace Lehr played the wedding hymn. The bride wore cream Henrietta trimmed with lace. A supper followed and gifts included a clock made by the grandmother. Lyman Stanley of Clinton will occupy the BE Pocock farm recently purchased by W N Stanley. Temperance sermon by Rev Alexander Scott noted without local call to duty for the coming election. A daughter to Frank Criss and wife born November 19. John Swartz of Creston plans move to the farm now occupied by Mr. Dych.
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