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Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1902

Page

3

Recent Transfers of Real Estate in Wayne County

Wayne County records show numerous transfers and deed filings. Entities include Eli Hicher to Wilson Long for lot 113 in Congress. Mary A. Scott to Huldah C. Folk for 19 acres in Plain township. A EB Stepfield to Thomas ie Dague for lot 49 in Doylestown. Catherine Kaufman et al to Calvin Sry for lot 1687 in Wooster. several Wooster lots sold to the board of education. and other transfers across Clinton, Applecreek, Sugarcreek, and Wooster townships. Additional entries note quitclaim deeds to Frank W. Miller and Walter J. Mullins and administrator’s deed in the Henry Alleman estate.

L G. Franks Eli Hicher Suife Wilson Long Congress Mary A. Scott Huldah C. Folk Plain Township A. EB. Stepfield Thomas Ie Dague Doylestown Sarah Eckroad Thomas J. Dague Josephine Dague Kate D. Sanborn Catharine Kaufman Et al Wooster Board of Education of Wooster City Pad Pompan Margaret Little Wm. N. Culbertson Applecreek John J.amst Dei -to-Simeon ‘Lehmar “i Sugarcreek Township Jessa L. Wilhelm Frank W. Miller Walter J. Mullins Board of Education Walter J Mullins Alton Alleman Henry Alleman

Orrville official honored with retirement gift chair

Presented with a chair to Warren Ramsey of Orrville after he retired from the county commissioners on Wednesday. County officials and friends organized the presentation with Prosecutor Weygandt delivering the speech. Ramsey expressed appreciation as remarks complimented his service from Judge Eason, H. Mowery, John Harrison, S. Lehman and others.

Warren Ramsey Orrville Board of County Commissioners Ramsey Swags Weygandt Ramsey B. Eason H. H. Mowery John Harrison 8. I. Lehman

Sprague homestead sold to A B for mining offices

The Sprague homestead and business rooms at West Liberty and Walnut were bought Thursday afternoon by A B. George W. Spangler conducted the sale. The buyer declined to discuss details but indicated plans to later erect a structure for use as headquarters for the Bix Eagles Mining Company at the north end of the lots on North Walnut Street.

Sprague West Liberty Walnut Streets A. B George W. Spangler Lee Pepee Bix Eagles Mining Company Walnut Street

Former Wooster Girl Nellie Vaughan Joins Saunders Concert

Nellie Louise Vaughan, Detroit born contralto, will join the Nellie Peck Saunders Concert company as second contralto in a ladies’ quartet. She has sung as soloist at Forest Avenue Presbyterian Church for a year and debuted Friday night at Harmonie hall for Eastern High School’s benefit, to praise and warm reception.

Wooster Nellie Louise Vaughan Nellie Peck Saunders Miss Vaughan Forest Avenue Presbyterian Church Saunders Company Harmonie Hall Eastern High School

Wooster Sand Faces Hurdle in Quarry Shipment Order

The Wooster Sand and Stone company received an order for 100 carloads of red sandstone this week but railroad track limitations at the quarries prevent accepting the order.

Wooster Sand and Stone Company

Letter to Dr. Pierce Sparks New Health Claim

A late 19th century notice invites sick women to consult Dr. R V Pierce of Buffalo by letter for his Favorite Prescription. It touts private correspondence and urges readers to share personal health details for relief from backaches headaches and other female ailments. The testimonial cites a Lake Washington resident claiming rapid improvement after following the doctor’s regimen.

R. Pierce Pierce R. V. Pierce Buffalo N.Y Aigtena Scholtz Lake ‘Washington Fierce

Wooster Teen Guesses State Vote. Wins Big Cash Prize

In Wayne county many estimated the secretary of state vote in the latest contest carried by the Cincinnati Enquirer. Fifteen year old Sylvan Keller of Akron guessed 11,467 exactly, matching the official total set by the secretary of state. If no other correct guesses exist he will receive most of the $24,000 prize. others may share if additional exact matches are found.

Wooster Wayne County Cincinnati Enquirer Akron Democrat Sylvan Keller Palace Drug Company Akron Erie Beart Insara Sylvan The Enquirer Secretary of State Aftenoon Kellar Pennsylvania Denison

Deer and bear chase in California wilderness letter

Glen Hanna, Wooster native, writes from Oakland California about a strenuous hunting trip with six companions. They hunted for deer and bear, describing grand trout streams, daunting canyons, lost camps, and perils of pack travel. One hunter chased a cub bear, but the mother led to safety after a tense night in a tree.

Glenn Hanna Oakland Cal Dog Gunn Jeffries Hejl’s Hole

Unhappy Hooligan Heads to Keene After Bird Talk Incident

A wandering man, claiming to talk with birds, tramped along the old State road through Coshocton, Millersburg, and Wooster. Near Keene he confronted residents who fled, and Constable Chapman along with Oblinger transported him to the county jail. He said the birds bothered him and that one side was paralyzed.

Coshocton EK Oon Chapman

Night watchman suffers broken hip in plant accident

Charles Hanna, night watchman at Pocick Glass Works, fell from a track area during a foggy night. He sustained a broken left thigh and hip, with severe pain, after slipping on wet ground. He was attended by Dr. Braden and Dr. Stoll, and confined to bed for weeks.

Charles Hanna Pocick Glass Works Hanna Pennsyvana Ible Sie T Drinnen Mr Hanna Sen Tably Mr. Hanna Ira Droz West Liberty Street D. Braden Braden H. Stoll

Jack the Hugger in Wooster Traps Victim in Hall

Police pursue a suspect after a man known as Jack the Hugger attacked a young woman in a well lit Wooster hallway, turning off the gas to amplify fear. The assailant fled after her screams drew help, and officers seek identification to arrest the person responsible.

Jack the Hugger Wooster

Ashland man Clyde Holmes undergoes appendicitis operation

Clyde Holmes, 25, of Cleveland avenue Ashland, underwent an appendix removal for appendicitis on Tuesday forenoon November 18. The anonymous report states the operation removed the appendix and abnormal formations and he rests easily, expected to recover swiftly. His mother, who had a similar operation three years ago by Dr. Sherick, witnessed the procedure along with his parents at Piedmont Home, Wayne County.

Clyde Holmes Cleveland Avenue Ashland Piednant Wayne County Holmes Sherick

Church rededicated at West Salem M E Church

The West Salem A Dka Methodist Episcopal church was rededicated on Sunday November 16 with new carpet in walls and ceiling fresh graining inside and white paint outside A stone platform was built replacing the old wooden one A total of 225 dollars was needed to clear the debt and 470 dollars was raised The remaining funds will convert the basement into a dining parlor for the ladies A large crowd attended

Dka Methodist Episcopal Church West Salem

Electric railroad planned between Mansfield and Ashland

Proponents say a new electric traction line will run from Mansfield toward Ashland, securing rights of way in Richland and Ashland counties. Farm owners have reportedly offered land for the project as promoters claim the Miflin franchise is granted and construction will start soon. Investor W. J. Pentz from Cleveland plans to take charge, with a Mansfield power house to anchor the operation.

Mansfield Ashlands Wooster Sarer Richland Ashland Miflin W. J. Pentz Cleveland

Farm barn blaze destroys Major farm contents

John Major lives three miles west of the city on the old McAfee farm. Friday night between 8 and 9 o clock his barn and most contents burned, believed incendiary. Horses cattle sheep and many chickens saved or cremated. hay wheat oats harness and tools all lost. heavy financial loss to Major.

John Major McAfee Major Joss Major

Immense four story mill being erected near Millersburg

A Millersburg special to the Cleveland Leader reports the Worst Sand and Stone company is constructing an immense four story building three miles south of town. When done it will house two large steam boilers an engine and heavy stone crushing machinery to supply the new phonograph factory now under construction.

Millersburg Cleveland

Dr Miles Restorative Nervine Testimonials From Patients

Long seated head and nerve ailments eased after using Dr Miles Restorative Nervine. A Minneapolis man recovered from crippling headaches and nervous prostration while a Duluth woman reported swift relief after seven bottles. Both advertise the remedy and offer free literature from Dr Miles Medical Co. Elkhart Ind.

Miles Bucknell Oakland Ave Minneapolis Minn Chicago W. A. Thompson Duluth Dr. Mile Dr. Miles Medical Co Elchast Ind

Detroit Free Press aside from opposition to Heikerships

A mixed editorial note references Mr. Helfield’s unclear qualifications for the role and lists a journalistical mix of traits. It mentions Detroit Journal President Diaz of Mexico and hints at retirement. It also cites Salt Lake Tribune and Washington Times Service with brief, fragmented items about a wildcat killer and a new data rate.

Detroit” Free Presss New York Sun Elfield Detroit Journal Diaz Mexico Salt Lake Tribune Stock Exchange Washington Times

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