Wooster Area Obituaries and Local Notices
Fragmented local notices reveal deaths and memorials in Wooster and surrounding towns. Obituaries mention Henry Fritz a pioneer of villa aged 86, and Leander Jettler former Shreve superintendent of schools. reports also note sudden deaths and railway accidents, with various residents and families named from Shreve, Shreeve, Salem, and East Liver.
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Ardna
Thag
Saturne
Oh Lening
Reedsburg
Ughmiy
Im. C
East Liverfroin
Blachleyville
Bradshaw
Wooster
Man Killed Crossing Freight Engine Near Home
John Ackerman fell while crossing the tracks near his home and was struck by an east bound freight. He died within minutes from a crushed left side and brain injury. He was about 65, German native, with eight children. Coroner to hold inquest. railway deemed not liable.
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Ackerman
South
P. Ft
Roades
Osal
Charles Oyler
McClarran's Grocery
Mr. Ackerthan
Ang
Mr. Ackerman
Germany
Crow
John Ackerman
Wooster
Metropolitan Insurance Co
Wm. H Faber
Orrville
Faber
Randall Visits Wooster Shale Plant on Business
A fragmentary report states Randall, son of Charles Barrett, went to the Wooster Shale Plant on Saturday morning to conduct business for his father. A dog barked near the works as a man endured notable pain during his errand, with unclear surrounding details.
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Randall
Charles Barrett
Wooster Shale Risk’ Co
Aras von Surgical Care
Campaign anecdote on party deeds and Republican praise
A letter to the editor recounts a Missouri boy asked to write five things the Democratic party had done for the country. The speaker explains his shift to the Republican party, cites Lincoln era progress, and lampoons Democratic debates. It references Congressman Dolliver and President Grover Cleveland era politics with satirical tone.
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Repce
Ian Oarville
Chicago
Missouri
Republican Party
Dolliver
Iowa
Democrat Party
United States
Republic
Dem
Bry J
Tampa
Florida
Agricultural Fair Winners and Exhibits Listed
A scanned fair catalog shows prizes for livestock poultry and domestic goods with winners including Milton Brown J J Boner and Adam Starr. Awards cover potatoes green fruits jellies butter bread cakes and farm products with values from $1 to $5 and items like rocking chairs and dining patterns as prizes.
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Spremiais
Y Association
Milton Brown
Harding & Co
J. J.boner
Michael Fanning
Wooster Hardware Co
Adam Starr
A. J. Fredrick & Co
Albert Berger
A. J. Lehman
Wm. Annat
J. C. Laure
Landis & Schmuck
A. Bowman
W. Wier
Wu. Gill
Potter Bros
Friedlander
Nick Amster
Geo. Kingsley
H. F. Swartz
Annat
R. Bruce
H.R. Griffin
E. Wytle
Mrs Mackall and Thomas Feud Over Revolver Threats
Long, lurid dispute recounts Mrs Mackall's alleged affairs and temper, her moves from Wooster to Virginia and Newport News, and claims of violent conduct. The husband, Thomas, seeks divorce and alimony, alleging repeated infidelity, concealment of letters, a separate lock box, and threats to shoot him, including two incidents with a loaded revolver in Hampton and Newport News.
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Thomas
Segond Ward
A. Ri. Mackayl
Wooster
East Bowlmain Street
Wrnpalsnets
Thomaz
Tshe
Hampton
Hampton Near
Newport News
Sass
Ang
Stowe
Phiotiff
Ran J
Wapakoheta
Columbus
Wapakoneta
Typhoid Death of Miss May Snell in Chester Township
Miss May Snell aged 24 daughter of Eli Snell of Chester Township died Thursday after a three week illness from typhoid fever. Interment at Canaan Cemetery. Lydia Shutze an 11 year old of Marshallville appeared before Judge Adair on Friday charged with incorrigibility. After review the judge discharged her, noting lack of home training, and arranged for care at the Children's Home for a time.
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May ‘Snell
Eli Snell
Chester Township
Canasgg
Canaanemetery
Lydia Shutze
Marshallville
Adair
Adbir
His Warfare Oer The Last Rites For George W Reid
The last rites for George W Reid were held Thursday afternoon from his North Walnut Street residence. Rev C M Rice of the Christian Church led the house service with a quartet providing singing. Pallbearers included W H Baumgardner J F Purdy W H J Wiler Sheers McClarran D C Curry and Andrew Braunstetter. Given Post Grand Army of the Republic conducted the grave service. Floral offerings covered the casket including a large piece from the Annat store shaped of smilax crow and Anchor.
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George W Reid
North Walnut Street
C. M. Rice
thes!Christian Church
B. F Crowl
J. P Blough
Aréh DeWitt
Vergil Shelbart
W. H. Baumgardner
J F Purdy
W. HJ
Election Wagers Stir Campaign Betting Among Voters
Widespread bets surround the presidential race as merchants expect McKinley to win while Bryan backers also predict success. Archer House clerk L. Bevard acts as stakeholder in a 200 bet between Kruger of Philadelphia and L. O Smith of Pittsburgh on McKinley’s electoral vote count, and in another stake with Harry Brown of Cincinnati versus Geo Taylor of Columbus for 100 to 50 that McKinley wins. Bevard also oversees bets among Wooster residents.
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MrKinley
Bryan
McKinley
L. Bevard
Archer House
Ie Kruger
Philadelphia
Ber L. O Smith
Pittsburg
Mrvard
Harry Brown
Cincinnati
Geo Taylor
Columbus
Michanley
Mr. Bevard
Wooster
Recapitulation of Receipts and Expenditures
Recap shows totals for receipts and expenditures with a balance on hand. Items include premiums in cash, printing to papers outside Wooster, posters, fruit and pastry, and various costs paid by the Secretary. Treasurer A J Freprick notes totals and balance.
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Wooster
Pekarary
A. J. Freprick
James Donovan Bound Over in Creston Bank Robbery Case
James Donovan held in Creston on charges of complicity in a bank burglary. He was bound over to the Common Pleas Court on $1,000 bail, which was not furnished. Three Marion witnesses tried to place an alibi for Donovan, but testimony revealed prior arrests of others. Sheriff McCoy pursued additional suspects, including women believed to be accomplices, and Grover McCoy identified Donovan as a former prison escapee.
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Creston
James Donovan
Common Pleas Court
Fred Summers
Mike Eagan
Ed Kelly
Marion
Dunovan
Summers
Eagan
Kelly
Donovan
Beach of
Sullivan
McCoy
J. 8. McCoy
Marios
Meccy
Wooster
Stebbins
Marshal Carbaugh
Grover McCoy
Met Coy
James Caspiday
Suerl'og
Captain A McClure Speaks at County Republican meeting
Captain A McClure will address a Wayne County gathering next Friday night at the Opera House, organized by the Soldiers' Republican Club with aid from McKinley Roosevelt clubs and the Republican county committee. The well known speaker is expected to draw a large audience, ensuring a strong campaign push.
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McClure
Republi
Atithe Opera House
Crassie
Campall
A. 5
A. . McClure
Citizns
Wogster
Wayre County
Hahse
Soldiers’ Re Publica
McKinley and Roosevelt Club
Reubican
Wayne County
jRepublican County Committee
McKinley Ensign and Pilot Poem Exalts Leader
Historical verse extols McKinley as a wartime statesman and national leader. The poem praises prosperity and invites expansion while urging loyalty, with references to land and sea power and a flag emblem.
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