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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1901
Page
5
Marshal Leiner captured Millerhaus in Cleveland on Monday and will transport him to Wooster on Tuesday. Local authorities say Millerhaus was sought in connection with a prior incident and is in custody awaiting transfer.
An armed man aboard a freight car opened fire injuring a man named Rose in the left shoulder blade. The wound was not thought serious. Brooks assisted the injured man before he traveled home on Sunday.
Mrs Elizabeth Leightner died at home on Hancock street after weeks of hip injury pain. Born in Serr Pennsylvania she lived 68 years in Wooster and was cherished by neighbors. Survived by daughters Anna Trout and Emma Quinnett and son William Leightner. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. from the residence with interment in Wooster.
LATTASBURG October 14 reports Pan American delegates J W Iroxel and M L Zimmerman. Ephraim Swinehart, a resident near New Pittsburg, died after a long illness. Funeral services were led by Rev Desenbery and Rev Brown, with burial at Mohican cemetery. Dr. Raudebaugh attended from Redhaw and Dr Crowell from Nankin. Rev Wengard and Rev Fry serve local churches. D J Miller returns from three months traveling the West, sharing vivid accounts of Nebraska Kansas Missouri California Oregon Washington and Colorado. Fred Baird of Wellington and his wife visited. George Bubb moved east of town. Virgil Ropp and wife visited parents. Will Thomas and wife stayed with Mrs. Thomas's mother, Mrs. John Funk.
At the upcoming Board of Trade meeting a proposition will be considered regarding E. B. Childes of the city interested in expanding the local factory. The plant is currently in splendid condition but seeks larger quarters.
Nellie Brown through her attorneys McClellan Jones filed a suit Monday afternoon against Perry A Hanser son. Both parties reside in Marshallville with Brown now living near Dalton.
Wooster Ohio post office lists remaining letters for Monday October 14 1901. Gentlemen recipients include Wm Foltz Elsworth Howe Frank Jents John Legvett John McNoshald Rev W P Schott David Seatook G A Selders Will Nude Rev A Wilson David P Yoder. Ladies include Mrs T Ty Alazander Miss Bessie Hilldore Emma Hanes Miss Maymeateronly Mrs Lizzie Snider.
Apple Creek October 15 notes on Presbyterian service preparations for Sabbath and a 2 pm Saturday event led by Rev. Twinem. Community meals, church activities, and local visits are recorded, including guests from Dayton and Glenville and social events at Reiter Building.
Last Saturday a piano and organ recital by pupils pleased attendees at a town home. Huff Brothers of Doylestown to perform at Lutheran church on Tuesday evening October 22. Lutheran Ladies Missionary Society to host oyster and chicken supper Saturday October 26. Maud Jenn accidentally separated from her horse but unharmed after a two mile dash. Ray Oberholtzer recovering from a recent internal injury. Book agents once again canvass the area, while one young man pivots from farming to teaching in October after October 28.
Social notes announce the Merry Wualtzers will start a dance series on Tuesday evening October 22 with music by the Wooster Orchestral Club. Attendees include John Campbell of the Cleveland post office Effie Campbell C P Wickler and wife W A Wikser of Applecreek and David Witrefe along with Mice Melicos Craven of Oaklahome.
October records from Marshallville report Mrs. Peter Ault improving after appendicitis. Dr. Wilford covers for Dr. Blankenhorn in Orrville. Bailey Bros. leave the brick yard operation. Mr. Rhage Schoelder of Boston quietly marries at the Reformed Parsonage with Rev. Berger. The couple plans travel for their honeymoon. Local residents from the area attended a nearby event.
Wooster Athletic Association meets Shelby Friday afternoon in a highly anticipated local football clash after practice sessions at the university. The Wooster squad is upbeat after a 34 to 0 win over Heidelberg and aims to carry momentum into Saturday’s Mat Saturday schedule.
Hundreds of people gather to watch well No 2 on Dr Pope s price shot Saturday morning over sixty quarts of nitroglycerine were poured down the hole but no well discharge occurred. Prohibitionists opened their campaign here Thursday night with Hon B Cushing of Maine as speaker. Miss Lottie McDowell started East Greenville teaching. Mrs A C Stuck visiting friends. Barber shop opened in Race building. Rev Crowe to preach Sunday. Town marshal ALrick at Orrville fair. Mrs Prod Kohberg selling goods Oct 19. Rev Hubbell’s choir gains a singer. Potatoes large and turning. Moser sale drew crowds. dinner served with bread. Carrie Nation passed through Patterson route for Orrville.
An unrelated string of nursery quarrels over whooping cough and measles surfaces before a tangential note on President McKinley gerrymandering. The political anecdote recalls Campbell opposing a district map in 1880 while warning McKinley’s rise, highlighting Ohio’s GOP strength and district maneuvers.
Special to The Ber nycas Albany New York October 15 The Court of Appeals today granted Roland B Motineaux a new trial indicating readiness to review the case and potential changes in trial outcomes.
The fifth annual Wayne County Soldiers and Sailors Association reunion and basket picnic will be held at Wlooster on Thursday at 10 o clock. The event promises speeches, music, a grand parade, free coffee, and a large campfire. Attendees are urged to bring filled baskets and bring family members. J P Van Nest secretary and A Branstetter president.
Congress correspondents report Dr Hunter of Wooster as guest of Dr Warner and wife last Tuesday. Miss Retta Mowery of Overton visited Congress friends last Wednesday. Mrs Fare and Mare visited with Mat Ud of Betteville last Thursday to Saturday. Mrs Mattie Long of Wooster called on Congress friends Thursday. Congress Band played old time music Friday night to great appreciation. Miss Lily Hough of Cleveland visiting relatives and schoolmates. Miss Flora Stanley returned from six weeks in Pennsylvania New Jersey. John Smith and wife returned home Saturday. Mrs W T Stinebring Misses Ella Wills Mary Christy spent a week at Pan American Exposition and Niagara Falls, returning Saturday. Miss Anna Stanley visited Buffalo and Niagara Falls last week. Ross Thorley resigns as teacher at No 1 and will move to Orlando to seek further study. Miss Bessie Carlin has left to begin teaching. Charles Naftzer and wife of Mansfield visiting David Martin and family. Number of the sick list in the community.
Matters heard include James Galehouse as administrator of Harvey H Gry v House Bond Te eeabeth executors, sale of property approved and recalled, report of sale to John Kohler for 10, and deed order. Also Wen hearing dates for multiple estates, guardians final accounts, and a cemetery condemnation verdict appeal. Public sale orders in Leonard Yanley estate and Sleary Zartman estate, guardianship and inventory filings, and a state asylum commitment noted.
Local column recalls Mr and Mrs GW Tit tlett visiting westward and notes a Measure Social by the Presbyterian Ladies Aid at Mrs Oresta Smiths. It mentions town progress, street work, upcoming events at Wooster fair, and a quirky remark about a preserved first letter by J P Heckman. The piece blends community gossip with small town enterprise and cultural notes.
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