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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1901
Page
5
Four men are killed in a collision between a light engine and a freight train on the Morane Division of the New York Central near Trica New York on October 8.
Mrs Violetta Barrett of East Liberty suffered severe burns to hands arms and head after a gasoline thinned mixture ignited on a stove and exploded. The fire spread to carpet before being controlled by relatives and Dr Edward J Barrett. She is cared for at her son's home. Firefighters were summoned for a separate fire behind a Penn depot billboard started by a cigar stump. The Second Ward School room fire from an overheated stove damaged wainscoting and floor. Estimated damage 20 dollars. All rooms filled with smoke forcing pupil dismissal.
The Republican notes Creston budget items and community notices. The Manle Mound cemetery trustees buy 2 acres from Henry Tanner for 350, citing increased removals and lot sales. Local promotions and appointments in rail and grocer sectors are reported, along with a note on Denomination orders and education staffing changes.
Regular council session notes that a Bell Telephone Co franchise was deemed unnecessary and no permit granted. Repairs ordered include sidewalk work on several streets, water fountain maintenance, and tree/power line clearance to avoid interference with city lights.
The Wooster trustees elected W H Wier as trustee for five years and Jesse Mc as clerk and treasurer for one year. Secretary McClellan reports 124 interments in Wooster cemetery last year, with breakdowns by location and age. Cumulative burials reach 4,845. treasurer shows balances and endowment receipts with loans and interest.
Florence Greening starts school. McVicker visits Cleveland. Mrs Lindsey and family host at Spencer. Rev Henry Jacobs and wife visit Howe. Cora Martiods in Buffalo. Wm Mosier on railroad leaves for family. D B Good stable. Dunturd brethren ministerial meeting well attended. Ohio Salt Company expanding storage capacity. Hickin builds new workshop. Bros. plan three room block with living upstairs. Graceful social scene with visitors from Akron and Buffalo. Miss Anna Hodgens funeral at 18. autopsy shows TB and spinal trouble. Old folks baseball club beats high school. social events and travel notes follow. Public sale slated. Mrs Snader hosts. Pantel Weaver chosen delegate for Ladies Missionary Society. multiple visits and family news throughout.
Mrs Wing widow of Solomon King suffered paralysis last Tuesday and died Friday. Daughters Norah King Emma Swartz and Maggie Krupp mourn her. son William King and Rev Ben King among the attendees. Funeral held in Bethel with Revs Irvin and Smith. interment in New Cemetery. She was over 45 and long resided in the vicinity.
Akron prepares for possible city receiver to unwind a tax levy tied financial mess. City Solicitor Gate seeks injunction to halt a Saturday sale of 168000 dollars in bonds meant to cover vendor accounts and new fire station work. Temporary restraining order granted, with further hearing set later this week.
A Wooster Ohio reader reports improvement after using Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills for nervous dyspepsia and indigestion. The ad touts nerve exhaustion causing stomach weakness and claims the medicine restored digestion, strength, and sleep, with Zimmerman's Drug Store as a local supplier.
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