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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1905
Page
8
Readers learn to clean old chimneys as natural gas use rises while Sheriff Brown reports sale of the McElneenie property to Ada A Dobner for 465 dollars. The week also covers court cases, a plan to award five year service stripes, a proposed five year star system, royal arch masons meeting, and various local notices including a notable family dispute and a dramatic marital threat by Captain Treguart.
Mary McDonald widow of Newton McDonald died at her Wowm Snewlay home aged 84 after long illness. Survivors include daughters Mrs Harmen Stuyeer Mrs Mygedapbrium Hurt and Mrs Jom fhine McDonald. Funeral planned at pon Thursday at Wooster Cemetery with interment following.
Residents warned that woefully low water levels from Reddicks Dam and springs threaten downtown supply. Officials say Bloomington Brewery water is flowing only to safeguard main streets while funds and authority to borrow are exhausted. Fire protection would be imperiled without heavy rains. the city awaits relief and decisive action.
Acquaintances of Richard Bertram a Planx Gray employee wonder why he left the city and fear he is dead after a Cleveland Press report of an unidentified man found dying at St Clair Hospital. The man, about 33, well dressed, died of natural causes. Bertram had planned to move to California, disposed of belongings, and left with more than $150. His wife and children are in Cuba near Columbus. Neighbors recall Bertram acting strange before disappearing. Charles Lautensehinger suspects a ticket to Chicago.
Grand jury in United States court at Cleveland returns two indictments. Dr Frank Rutt of Wooster faces charges of sending contraband goods through the mails. He posted $1000 surety for his appearance and predicts acquittal, saying the charge stems from spite work.
B C McKee storekeeper reports a burglary at his Spring store during the night. Entry was gained by prying a front window and a trampers peddlar is suspected to have stolen knives and embroidery. The total value is undetermined.
The Grand Jury in the United States Court at Cleveland was discharged on Saturday. Many indictments were returned. The Cleveland paper notes there were no further investigations after Wooster National Bank failure.
Mrs Bertha Fletcher of Wooster, through attorneys Taylor and Taylor, files for divorce from Frank L. Fletcher. She cites neglect, requests custody of a son aged 18 months and a daughter nearing two, alimony, and an injunction against interference with her personal or custodial rights.
The Wayne County Common Pleas convened at noon with Judge John T Maxwell on the bench to hear cases. The first matter involved Shreve Electric Light Co versus Citizens' Electric Light Co of Shreve, with the argument handled by Messrs Smyart and Cornell for the plaintiff and Ress for the defendant. Jane Caltuwell filed a petition for sale of land in East Union Township and a lot in Apple Creek, against Jobo and Henry Hunter, tenants in common with the plaintiff. Mablun Rouch represents Caldwell.
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