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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1901
Page
8
Jota Amstutz and an eleven year old girl Martha Amstutz were bitten by a dog in East Union township. The dog later showed rabies symptoms and was killed after doctors confirmed infection. The family seeks Pasteur Institute treatment in Chicago.
On Saturday evening October 12 a commemorative night shirt parade marked the first anniversary of last year’s event. About twenty to twenty five students, in regular clothes, paraded around College Hill with a draped couch in view, ending without any unseemly conduct or disturbance.
Wooster defeats Sebring 24 to 0 in a notably clean game praised for sportsmanship. Thorne, Shinn, and Culbertson star in Wooster drives with multiple first-half scores and stout line play.
Orrville areas report a two day Dalton Guns Club shoot set for Oct 31 and Nov 1. Win Armstrong wins at Carrollton. births, property sales, and local incidents listed. Local improvements, visits, funeral notices, and civic notices blend with railroad and street fair mentions as Wooster services await.
Relatives in Wooster area announce the death of D Wo Solliday, formerly of Plain township, in Terry Orange county Texas after years of illness. Born about sixty years ago, he was a son of John Solliday, a pioneer, and trained as an attorney. He lived in New Albany Indiana, edited a local paper, then farmed rice and engaged in real estate before moving back to Wooster. He is survived by his wife. His remains will be brought to Wooster for funeral services.
Community bulletin lists residents and visitors, church notices, and small town happenings. Names include Melvin Akey and wife, Mrs Paten Reverewe, Jack Kenneman, and Effie Dentimon with various travels and health notes. Apple cider and cheese factory activity, pavement donations, and a silver medal contest postponement are also mentioned alongside school and farm updates.
Miss Olive Ek Orr daughter of the late Wilson M Orr died Monday at the Crane home in Jackson after years of illness. She was 27 years 10 months and days old and known for her bright mind and early literary gifts. Funeral services will be held at the Orr residence in Jackson at 10 am Wednesday with interment at Wooster Cemetery.
Oct 11 report from Clearcreek Valley lists residents visiting relatives at Creston and Seville, travels by overland trips, and multiple visits by families and friends. Names include Cristaling, Stott, Witherow, Naftzger, Oswald, Neumyer, Hatfield, George, Gerbarich, Lindsey, Fouch, Ginter, Beagle, and Mowery with various weekend guestings and community events noted. A Wallan Bros concert announced for Oct 21 at Mob Church with admission 10 and 15 cents.
Last Thursday residents hosted Mrs Voigt and family as the store room was refurbished. An Anian Lutheran gathering at the parsonage featured quilting and yard work by the ladies and gentlemen respectively. George Ackerman of Lima visiting friends. James Shipley of Cleveland a welcome guest. The C F social, postponed due to rain, will be held next Thursday at Thos Fetter’s home. Rev Conklin of Mansfield spoke on Sabbath observance. Tev Weaver and family of Canton visited Mrs Herman’s home. Miss Ninastowzh from Mansfield and Mrs Brant with children left to visit relatives. Delegates to the Wayre-custy Sunday school convention to Orrville Oct 24-25. county schools to send delegates. Day school to begin Oct 28 with H P Shantz and Miss Florence Zuring as teachers. John Campbell of Cleveland visiting Sherman Campbell. Mr Shank and wife of Overton visited earlier. Born to William Carson and wife.
Washington October 14 The department of agriculture reports that the leading estimates of the 1901 world wheat crop agree it is larger than the two prior years Hungary London Paris and other bodies place totals around 2 671 000 000 to 2 799 510 000 bushels The department cautions no final judgment until more official data are available
Washington Oct 14 Catholic church observers expect a consistory in February when Pope Leo XIII marks twenty five years as pontiff. The gathering may open the jubilee and feature an allocution on issues including assassination. Cardinal Martinelli and several new cardinals likely to receive red hats at the session.
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