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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1903

Page

8

North Wayne county notes and social visitors

Monday and Tuesday entries record many visits and guests in Wooster and nearby towns. Names include Miss Emma Tissot, Miss Georgia Hamilton, Miss Ruth Van Nostran, Miss Lena Kettler, and Mrs. J. W. Davis, with travels to Cleveland, Fremont, Orrville, and Buffalo. A new fairground gate is being erected, and local events include church and school meetings, a public sale notice, and court activities.

Nick Amster Bellentaine Sterling Fonk Pittsburg Muncie Ind Wooster Grace Lytle Wooster Friends Ellsperman Zanesville Georgia Hamilton Orrville R J. Sweeny Harry Scovel Walter J Mullins M. C. Roach Fremont Lena Kettler Cleveland Walter McClure Morris Miller Canton Wayne County Harry Harper Ottawa Wm. Annat Frances Kauke Amy Mallins Lakeville Loudonville Ruth van Nostran McWilliams W. D. Foss J. CC. Cleveland Worcester Mass C. C. Adama Glenn Clifford Harry Buffalo N. Y Jeanette Hanna Toledo Mel Anny John McAnaney West Larwill Street Daniel Scher Gon Blaine Blanche Thomas McAdoo Rhoades Levi Marks Weat Northy Street Zella Hoffman Kendalville Iinic Highland Park Yocum A. B. Peckinpaugh Rev. W. L. Ned Brink Haven I. H. Aylesworth Big Prairie Celia Schuch Ashland J. W. Davis Bowman Street Ganister Fred Leiner Salem Albert Shupe Greensburg Margaret Goetz Jacob Paulus Magsillon Roas W. Franck W B Bryson Tom L. Johnson City Opera House Hervey Hubbell Hubbell Spink Street Wm C. Laiblin M. Kinney C H Onsley Throne’’ Co Archer House Isaac Johbnson Kate Johnson Bellefontaine Richard Goheen Winona Grace Smith Ghopasinses Fe Sphase Bs Bae-Haon Mina Shumaker Lambert J. D. Quillen Rodnly M. Eaton Doylestown J H. Deeds Methodist Parsonage Irene Flattery Providence Friends College Fred Faber Charles Bevard Wheeling West Virginia Esau A. B Inee Washington Eupos Arora Wm Mellinger Plain Township James Putnam

Garretts grocery closed as foreclosures hit stock and fixtures

J A Garrett's grocery closed Monday due to foreclosures on several hotel mortgages held on its stock and fixtures. JW Myers, former owner, and Frank Naftzger held the mortgages and took the stock, with plans to close out quickly. A few named associates and a commercial traveler are mentioned amid the financial turmoil.

J A Garrett JW Myers Sore Frank Naftzger Goarretts Crediturn

German Syrup Promised as Unique Cure for Consumption

Reader notices bom hn e's German Syrup marketed as the only preparation on the market that receives and cures consumption. It claims to contain pure tar and extracts endorsed by medical congresses for coughs colds and consumption. It promises rest for the throat or lungs, relief from morning coughing, free easy expectoration, and permanent relief with fresh air and good food. Large bottle 75 cents. regular size 25 cents.

Bom Hne Mriiggista E

Death of John F Seiberling Doylestown Pioneer

John F Seiberling founder of Empire mower and reaper works dies at 69 after a year of illness in Doylestown. Born March 10 1834 in Norton Township he built major harvest machinery firms including J F Seiberling company and Empire mower and reaper. He also organized Akron Strawboard Seiberling Milling and built Akron Academy of Music. He leaves a wife and nine children.

Cleveland John F. Seiberling Doylestown John F Seiberling Empire Mower and Reaper Works Selberling Norton Township This County Western Star Academy Norton Massillon J. F Seiberling Empire Mower Akron, Strawboard Company Seiberling Milling Company Academy of Music Akron Street Railway and Illuminating Company

The Oil Well Promoters Claim Oil Showings Continue

The promoters say the oil well is being cleaned and prepared for pumping after weekends disturbance. L D McKay called the well a dry hole, but promoters insist there is oil and expect a positive showing once the pump arrives. Wooster locals hope for a substantial discovery that would benefit the town. B Odenkirk notes the current showing is excellent even now.

H. B. Odenkirk L. D. McKay Bradfield Glycerine Co Wooster B. Odenkirk

Labor Day Observed Quietly in Wooster

Labor Day was quietly celebrated in Wooster with many businesses closed or shortened hours. Barbers and groceries observed the day, railroads closed, and clerks largely traveled to Massillon where celebrations were held on a large scale. Next year Wooster plans a bigger event, though this year the plan was postponed due to glass blowers leaving and late arising concerns.

Wooster Massillon Ié Fa

Electric line to run Mansfield to Wooster announced

Mansfield sources report a new electric railroad project to connect Wooster and Mansfield via Shreve Big Prairie Lakeville Loudonville Perrysville with cars expected within a year. Funds secured, franchises nearing approval, and a parallel route to Pittsburgh Fort Wayne may elevate Mansfield into a major traction corridor.

Republican Mansfield Wooster Manafield Cleveland Shreve Big Prairie Lakeville Loudonville Perrysville Pittsburg LE Carcer Tne Mansield Newville Road Manfield Diamond Street Central Park Diamond Steet Svork Ft. Wayne Ohio Lima

Uncertain rail operation hints at traction line plan

Fragmentary notes suggest a railway company may tighten control of its right of way to protect short haul traffic. The text also contains stray complaints about insomnia and itching piles, with a product claim for Dean's Ointment sold at 50 cents.

Nivnch Dean

Street Railway Car Tests Reach Power House Route

A Cleveland electric line construction car ran down to the power house at Madisonburg Sunday. Col. C. V. Hard stated Monday that current indications show the October 1 date when cars will run into Wooster over the new line.

Cleveland Madisonburg Col. C. V. Hard Wooster

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