TWO ELECTRIC LINES SECURE FRANCHISE IN CUYAHOGA COUNTY
Wooster to Cleveland electric railway lines win 25 year franchises from the county commissioners. Construction must begin within a year and finish in two years. The routes cover Wooster Pike through Brooklyn Parma and into Medina and Wayne counties, with through connections proposed to Elyria and Akron. The franchises allow baggage freight and US mail, with fares not exceeding steam railroads in Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Cleveland
Wadsworth Electric Railway Co
Cuyahoga County
Wooster & Cleveland Electric Maitway Co
Cuyah
Cuyahoga
Woosterpike Road
Chas
H. ©. Gates
Brooklyn Township
Brooklyn and Parma Plank Road
Parma
Royalton
Médina County
Medina
Wadaworth
Wayne County
Doylestown
Cuyahog County
Wooster Pike
Wooster Company
Republican
Wadsworth
James L. Mauldin
George
Ile
Akron
Elyriaill
Jamesville
Chagrin F
Rocky River
Elyria
Bedford
Newbury
Cuyahoga Suburban Electric Railroad Company
Chagrin Falls
Atagrin Falls
B Nun
Mesopotamia
Kinsman
Pennsylvania
Aoe
Passnger
Wilkin Wins 2:29 Trot at Akron Amid Heats
Wilkin wins first money in the 2:29 trot at Akron on Ty, with second, third, and sixth places in nearby events. Seven horses contested the 2:30 trot for a $200 purse on Wednesday at Akron. Entries included Belle Oakaria Giles Derr of Wooster, Sabina of Meadville, Aussie Greek, and Myrtles, with Sabina taking first money and Aussie Greek finishing second in the day’s heats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armtrong
Wilkins
Akron
Yeu pLantariing
Belle Oakaria Giles
Derr
Wooster
Bell
John Mee
Rusale Greek
Cleveland
Geo. Wirts
Beaver Falls
Sabina
Meadville
Myrtles
Belle Oak
Denominationalism debated at Century Club meeting
An audience at Mr Jacob Frick's heard Rev B a Bead argue that denominationalism reflects loyal pursuit of distinct truths and fosters cooperation across churches. The talk blamed public error on atheistic views and urged fusion of opinions for true organic union. Adjournment plans were debated. next meeting set for Oct 16 with Rev J S Ross on new proofs for scriptural authenticity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Century Club
Jacob Frick
A. Bead
Bethany Baptist Church
Enis
Asotarianiea
Wooster
F. M. Webster
J.S. Ross
Wooster Guests Dine and Socialize in Millersburg
Miss Nellie Doer hosted a six o'clock dinner for a small party of Wooster friends last Saturday. After a Cecilian Mandolin Club concert, Naomi Harmon hosted a reception for the Misses Elser Figert McClarran of Wooster. The evening featured cards games and a luncheon at eleven o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mieses Elser
Figert and McClarran
Wooster
Death of a Prominent Army Officer Poe
Gen. O. M. Poe, 63, colonel of Engineers U S Army and veteran of Sherman's campaigns, died suddenly at his Detroit home after several days illness. A descendant of Adam Poe, he contributed to marine lake interests and lake light stations including Standard Rock, and oversaw Soo River and harbor improvements. He studied at West Point from Massachusetts and was widely regarded as a skilled engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Wayne County
Adam Poe
Detroit
O. M. Poe
U. S. Army
W. T. Sherman
West Point
Massillos
Pos
Lakes
Standard Rock
Biw
Soo
Taggart Divorce Petition Filed in Wayne Common Pleas
Mary A. Taggart seeks divorce from John M. Taggart of Columbus with custody of two daughters and alimony from Wayne County court. Prosecution details reveal multiple cases including George W. Flory found not guilty on a July 4 theft, and Charles Fortney convicted of bigamy after disputes over his marriage. Judge Dowell schedules civil trials for October with numerous cases listed for Oct 7 through Oct 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Taggart
John M. Taggart
Columbus
McClure Smyser
Taggart
Stephen
A. Fortney
John ©. Morr
Rosecutor Fanck
Fortney
Pittaburg
Dowell
Joseph Marzetti
John McSweeney
Marzetti
Court of Common Pleas
Estate settlement motions flood Wayne County court
Wayne County Probate Court proceedings list numerous motions and appointments. Executors and administrators including McMillan Villard Graber Newkirk Herr Eley file accounts and bond actions. Hearings set for October and November on various guardianships sales appraisals and estate matters.
Wooster High elects officers and colors committee
A Wooster High School class met Thursday and elected officers for the year. President Charles Smith vice president Amos Kiss treasurer Emma Hoffman secretary Josephine Taylor. A three member committee selected to choose class colors Daisy Stevens Josephine Taylor and May Russell. The A class plans a chestnut party Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster High School
Chas. Smith
Amos Kdss
Emma Hoffman
Josephine Taylor
Daisy Stevens
May Russell
Brice's Ohio Railroad Plans Bond funded Improvements
Brice's Northern Ohio Railroad will invest 1,000,000 from Lake Erie and Western bonds for betterments. M. J. Dognon, the railroad contractor, will oversee major improvements on the Pittsburgh and Western this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brice
Northern Ohio Railroad
Lake Erie & Western
M. J. Dognon
Pittsburg & Western
Grave burial dispute halts funeral in West Salem
The West Salem Reporter details a sensational scene at Peter Repp’s funeral when his son David objected to interring him beside his wife. David filled the grave during the dig, and again after diggers left, until constables secured aid. Repp, about 81, lived in Wayne and Medina counties, spent years in Van Wert, and died near West Salem at his son Henry’s home. Rev. D O Eckerman officiated, burial at Samuel Kime’s cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Salem
Peter Repp
David
Wayne
Medina
van Wert
Mary Brinton Promoted in Toledo General Office
Misa Mary Brinton sister of Mrs. 0 Z Hughes of Creston and former stenographer for the W L E railroad and at Massillon has been promoted to a higher position in the general superintendent's office at Toledo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Mary Brinton
0.Z. Hughes
Creston
Massillon
Toledo
Negotiations Aim at Dreseden Branch Sale to B&O
Cleveland Plain Dealer reports Bradbury and Brice may negotiate with Baltimore and Ohio to sell part of the C A & C line, the Dresden branch from Killbuck to Zanesville, arguing the segment offers little value to the C A & C while enabling B&O to improve routes to Chicago and thence East.
Wooster Residents See Paulos Bros Furniture Works
A Republican reporter visited the Paulos Bros furniture factory in Loudonville. The firm, led by Jacob J Paulus and Daniel D Paul or, shows a plant with costly machinery and stacks of lumber. With 27 workers, orders fill six months of production, evidencing hard work and strong demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Jacob J
Daniel D. Paulina
Old Wooster Boys
Loudonville
The
Republican
Jacob J. P Aulus
Joox
Wooster Friends
Paulos Bros
Additional Appointments in Cleveland District
The Cleveland district announces numerous new appointments across multiple counties and towns. Names include John Mitchell, G. Hud dle, G. W. Pepper, W. Barrer, and A. Van Camp among others, with posts spanning Berea, Brook Eyebrook, Elyep, Mayfield, and surrounding areas. Major institutions referenced include Baldwin University, State University of Nevada, Syracuse University, and Berea Quarterly Conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
John Mitchell
Avon
Fraans
Berea
G. Huddle
Brec Ile
G. W. Pepper
Bree Yo
W. Barrer
Peawick
Nc Oale
Brook ‘Ly
Ranam
Clark
Ayenue
Aeratelin Avenue
Ss. Lewis
Gordon Ayve
A. . van Camp
Jennings Avenue
Iouth
Kingsley Mission
Fred E. Baker
Wolkington
E Agermad
West
G. Wa
Deontas
Delaware
L. E. Pee
Edison
W. KR
Ghase
Galion
Badgley
Hayes
Powell
B. Yewts
Philpott
D. Smith
New Whington
Connell
Olive
Ontario
H. A D
Supply
Iward
Benias Hoshone
Galena
Fs Mead
Gambier
L. A. Kawads
Homer
Martin Weaver
Killbuck
Robert Halsall
Levering
J. F
Milleraurg
J. J. Mills
Mohawk Village
I. D. Stevick
Mt. Vernon
W. C. Endly
Newcomerstown
F. I. Danbar
New Moscow
M B Mohn
Borcos
Keene
C F English
Sparta
O. M. Ashbaugh
Utica
Morainsnure
S. E. Tolleman
West Hedford
C. M. Gay
Warsaw
Bloomingburg
Joseph Mottershead
Sandusky District
Francis & Hayt
Presiding Elder
Sandusky
Bellevue
M. J. Keyes
Berlin Heights
Sargent
Birmingham
Vernon W. Wager
Bloomville
Melmore
M. T. Ayersarleuton
K. F. Mayer
Chicago
D. Edwards
Clyde
F.C. Johnson
Casde
Joseph Callister
East Townsend
Olivar J Coby
Green Spring
J. W.thompson
Greenwich
G. M. Eng
Milna
James G
Monroeville
I. Bussell
North Firfeld
J.D. Donelsop
Norwalk
Gallimore
Olena
Benjamin F. Rhodes
Perkins
E. B. Shumaker
Port Clinton
Schools and Teachers Openings Across Townships
New Cherry Corners school ready for roofers and pilasterers. Wayne Township No 8 opens with Prof. Reader of Applecreek. Savannah academy lists 27 Latin, nine German, five Greek students. Miss Jode Armstrong begins a five month term at Benton Holmes County. Arthur Collier of Tdoylestown elected Clinton School principal after Walter Hollinger resigns. Prof. Miller recently married at Shreve. both praised as efficient teachers and handsome. Prof. J L Zaring, current Creston superintendent, moved from Smithville to Wells property north of M E church. Ima L. Tschantz, Nantennsberg teacher, granted certificate and employed in Dist No 11 Sugar Creek. Prof. Mier and Prof. King met in Middletown, recalling Wooster classmates. School savings bank aims curb smoking and gum chewing. tuition deposits total nearly $6,000 with 4 percent interest. Some children hold $50 to $8 credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry Corners
Wayne Town
Reader
Applecreek
Savannah Academy
Jode Armstrong
Fredericksburg
Benton, Holmes Co
Arthur Collier
Tdoylestown
Clinton Schody
Walter O. Hollinger
Miller
Shreve
J. L. Zaring
Creston Schools
Fromi Smithville
Wells
M. E. Church
Ima L. Tschantz
Sonnenberg
Dist
No.11
Suearcreek
Mier
King
Hast
Middletown
Wooster
Grand Rapide
Mich
Vna F. Sone
Fragmentary Notice From Daviestown Society Page
Incomplete item lists names such as Mr and Mis Gooft and Miss Ha White, with references to a family safety alert and a Cleveland tie. Readable fragments mention a Reeth and son, and Lehman wife pad ut le, indicating a social column snippet with imperfect OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daviestown
Npiwarana
Lehman
Gleveland
Mennonite conference meets at Sonnenberg for orphan home talks
A Mennonite conference at Sonnenberg Wayne County October 1 2 guests from Berne and several Ohio towns attended sessions in German with English Thursday. Officials were elected and a plan to establish an orphan home in Patnam County was discussed appointing a three member committee to pursue it. About 400 people attended with the Missouri delegation numbering over 23 and a free dinner served Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonnenberg
Wayne Co. O
Berne
Baer
A. Sommer
Rey Baer
Showalter
van der Smissen
H Krehbieb
Batr
Mennonite Church
Patnam
H. Krehbiehl
J. H. Taehantz
Noble
Ind
Nosopy
Het Withea Band
Dalton Depot
Dalton Band
Wayne County Dunkards
Thureday
Thoreday
Missouri
Railroad Rumbles and Plans for New Lines
Perrysville residents urge four new FP stations while Ft. W. & C. R. eyes urban expansion. Hon J J Sullivan of Lieveland named treasurer of C. Ri. Brice hints at palace cars leading trains and safer car service. Cleveland plans include a suburban electric line to connect Detroit line at Rocky River with Lorain. Pennsylvania tests battery lighting for expresses. Trainmaster post on C., A. & C. abolished. duties move to Suopt Henry. O., A. & C. reports robberies near Kron. Geo W. Long nabbed for oats theft. Lima hosts Northern Ohio Rail stockholders meeting. Lake Erie & Western lease ratified. first mortgage bonds authorized. Mansfield’s Reid Carpenter rumored to buy Sandusky, Milan & Norwalk line. extension to Mansfield via Plymouth. Wheeling & Lake Erie to upgrade roadbed and terminals, extend to Pittsburgh. Baltimore & Ohio reorganized as Cleveland Terminal and Valley RR with $7.4 million stock. incorporators include Dickey, Carr, Bartel, Gales, Golf. Bradbury becomes president of C., A. & C.. Parker new traffic chief signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perrysville
Ft. W
Pennsylvania Railway
New York & Chicago Limited
James Smith
Mt. Vernon
Suopt
Henry
Cleveland
Lorain & Wheeling
Kron
Geo. W. Long
Brice
Ohio
Lima
Lake Erie & Western
Reid Carpenter
Mansfield
Sandusky, Milan ’& Noralk Electric Road
Moses R. Dickey
William F. Carr
James Bartel
Charles H. Gales
Francis H. Golf
Clevé
Jacd
Bb. &O
Irm
Baltimore & Ohio
Mr. Bartel
Briga
Aon
Geo. L. Bradbury
H. Q. Parker
K. 1
Brockenbrough
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wadsworth Company
Wilkin
Geo. W. Flory
Cedar Valley
Vernie
Proscutor Fane
Flory
Orrville
Funck
Wm. Smith
Ww. Huff
Coshooton County
Beebava
Rice
Franks
Yoder
Eckert
Ve. Brown
D'ckey
Newman
Wilkinson
Grady
Thorp & Co
Imi
Conrad
Binkley
Shely Admi
Cincionari Dessicating Co
Mackey & Co
Deering Co
Christy
Verry Mfg. Co
Geiselman Broa
Aylsworth Va
Eddy
Yingling
Glick
Bowers Va Lowers
Mecoy Va
Jones
Volkeer Va
Teeple
Cohn Mfg. Co
Wein
Boydston
CCA. &C. RR
Toeaday
Slutz Vz
Stratton
Mickley Ve
Fike
Lovett
Treaster
Harrold
Western Wheeler Scraper Co
Villard
Palmer
Shields
Sandwithh
Mi’g Co
Wilson
Boston Piano Co
Peaks
Adm’r
Wayne County Probate Court
Joh D. McClarran
Samuel ‘Metzler
Jane Stitt
Cooley
Frances Kinzer
HB. McMillan
Fred Villard, Jr
F. Graber
Fred Villard, Sr
James A. Newkirk
Rebecca Roach
Maria Albright
A.L Albright
R. Cook
Esther Gault
Mary R. Dodd
M. H. Dodd
Geo. W. Holloway
N. W. Hower
J. B. Holloway
I. H. Aylesworth
Geo. R. Newkirk
HB. Aylsworth
Iearing
V. Newkirk
H. M. Newkirk
Henry Herr
Leon D. Herr
A. L. McQuaid
Frederick Huffman
Geo. Quinby
Mary G
Dresden
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Bradbury and Brice
C A
Maryland Corporation
Zanesville
Well
Dan Gaumer
Baltimore
Pittsburg
Chicago Junction
Newark
B.4&o
Moss
Sandusky, Mansfield & Newark
Do O
Akron & Chicago
New York
Rosa
Lodi
Millersburg
Cleveland, Wooster & Muskingum Valley
Wayne and
Holmes
Lod
Akron & Chicago Junction
Killouck
Sonenberg
Putnam County
Ohito
Indiana
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!