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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1901
Page
8
The Wooster Lodge weekly meeting notes two candidates receiving the initiatory degree. Indications point to many accessions during winter as Py Titan Castle Hall repairs near completion. Planned dedicatory ceremonies are expected once rooms are finished, with Rising Star noted among brig¢2Tters.
A fragmentary note refers to iron and steel mills and clay plants in a city, with unclear names and possible prospect discussions. No dates or entities clearly identified due to damaged text.
Reverend Chauncy Case accepted a call from the Presbyterian congregation in Hayseville Ohio and will move there next week. Other notes report Mrs. Autt's funeral in Marshallville, Mrs. Blandford leaving Bellfontaine, and Sheriff’s deputy Leimer transporting A J Harvey to Massillon Hospital in frail condition. Tenants and local business changes appear, including leasing space by BA Lee for the Six Fagles Mining Co and new land openings by Fahy & Wt.
The Republica n reports from nearby areas include a new young woman residing with Dr Jameson and wife, visits by Mr Jones of Cleveland, and students Margaret and Miss Inez Freed. Community events mention a surprise party for R G Merriman and wife, altered church services, and local chatter about farms, medals, and travels to Pan-American events. plus remarks on Queen Lil, and farm activity such as cow pumpkin yields and orders for barrels.
Letter list for Wooster post office dated Oct 21 1901 lists letters for H A Brown Harvey Bucher C P McDonald and others. Local items mention stock prospects for a company, guests visiting Ashland and Petersburg Pa, a probate adjudication on sane status of William Grady, concert plans by Mrs Lenore Sherwood Pyle, and community notices on church and school events. Fire alarms, property changes, and local shipments of nuts and nursery stock are noted along with updates on residents’ health, schooling, and social visits.
Multiple probate actions listed with accounts, hearings, sales petitions, and guardianship matters. Keck guardian filed third account. Yoder administrator filed second. Musser administrator filed first and final. Willis petitioned sale of personal property. Gill filed inventory and sale bill. Cook filed petition to sell real estate. Harvey adjudged insane with guardian appointment sought. Robison estate issues. care of Hester Pinhart and Mahaleth McConke probate references. general references to bonds and executors.
The Canton News-Democrat reports Marshal Riley Crushal of Orrville is seeking warrants for ten to twelve Dalton youths over a Saturday night disturbance at the McQuaid schoolhouse. The Dalton faction allegedly arrived in force after taunts, prompting McQuaid to file charges for disturbing the peace. The Canton account notes uncertainty about the competing sides.
Smithville reports fine fall weather for farm work with farmers progressing well. Normal School begins tomorrow with students arriving. Horst moved into town Tuesday. Mrs. Rosanna Myers gains a pension per attorney Blattenberg. Hastings visitor Henry Raudebaugh visits. Supt. Zaring from Creston also in town. Hosterman family from Jewett stopped by Sabbath. Charles Fowler and Florence of Steubenville stayed with W. K. McCalmon. Fowler once Wheeling agent. Merrimans hosted Marie King of Clinton last week. Mrs. Brenneman returns from Chicago visit. Cora Mackey returns home from Creston. Isaac Deahuff visits two elderly sisters at Burgoon. Orie D Hooley back from South Bay, N Y summer. Methodists now hold preaching each Sabbath morning with Communion next Sabbath.
The Company D veterans who served in the Spanish American War are invited to the Eighth reunion at Akron on November 20 and 21. Some addresses are unavailable, but all should consider themselves invited.
Oct 28 reports F W Neumyer traveling to Youngstown to visit daughter Mrs Harry Geigy and relatives. Mr and Mrs George Smith and Mrs Henry Smith returned from Pan Americans trip. Mrs J H Ogden came home after days away. Miss Jessie Lowe visited Miss Clara Lenhart. Mrs L A Kerr visiting relatives in Bettsville. Thomas George and family hosted by son Mr and Mrs M George in Armstrong. Mrs J E Barnard improving after illness. Stone gave illustrated Bible lands lecture at U B church to a good audience.
Medina Oct 25 A four day trial with eighty witnesses ended as John Rose jailed for a month for Oliver Houghton killing at Seville. The jury returned a verdict of manslaughter after efforts to convict Rose of second degree murder.
The ad touts clothing that claims to be superior to rival mascle-to-measure and cheaper in the long run. It promises wear durability, better fit and satisfaction, with an exchange or money-back guarantee. Every cent earned is backed by Freedrainers.
Marshallville report notes the death of Mrs Peter Ault after weeks of illness aged 81, with funeral at the Reformed church and interment at St Michael cemetery. Other items include Hoffman Bros. concert at Evangelical church, Aaron Wolf ill with typhoid, a five day Pan-Americapexhibition visit, Alfred Lower’s public sale on November 0 due to ill health, and local merchants cutting prices including coffee at a cent per pound.
Sheriff Lynde and Knox county officers traced a suspect rumored to be involved in a Centerbury post office robbery. The man, traveling with two stabilises, was found south of town with letters and papers claiming to be a traveling chiropodist and over $5,000 in savings.
An effort began today to obtain pledges for the planned factory by B. B. Childs. Early pledges were strong, providing a solid start to financing the project.
An old time ad describes nerves worn from overwork and daily strain. Dr A W Chase’s Nerve Pills are praised for restoring rest and strength with testimonials from Mrs Catharine Chase and others who report relief from headaches and sleeplessness.
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