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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1901

Page

5

Paineville Erie-Panesville baseball aims to play Wooster

The Erie-Panesville team seeks to play on the Wooster fair grounds Monday and Tuesday next week. If secured, Wooster will field its strongest lineup this season. Follis will be out of town. Weld returns to play second. Kettler will cover short. Wilhelm in right field.

Erie-Panesville Wooster Fair Grounds Follis Eutech Bup Shiebh Nish- Dhuadelphia Tehgur Smith

Social notes on Miss Pfeister's surprise party

About twenty friends gathered at Amyps Jacob Bisher home Friday evening to celebrate Miss Mary Pfeister with a pleasant surprise. Refreshments were served and all enjoyed the evening. Pfeister left Saturday for her home in Winesburg and Wooster residents regret her departure.

Miss Mary Pfeister Amyps-Jacob Bisher Ons Shia UD Miss Pfeister Winesburg Durher Wooster

Obituary Notes for Albart Nice Former Resident of City

Albart Nice, a former city resident in the restaurant trade, died after a prolonged illness of stomach and liver trouble at his Akron home. He was about 40, survived by his wife and two children. He was a cousin of Gaels New sixneuths, daightée 60we m. Spittler. The tuecc. ei piace Monday after noon.

Albart Nice Meadspeaperch Akron

Akron regiment plans two day anniversary celebration

Akron members of the night regiment prepare for a two day event starting November 20 with a grand patriotic concert to welcome prominent visitors. The morning of November 21 marks the unit’s third anniversary with a military parade involving city organizations and a free public program later that day.

Akron Ight Regment Phis-atair Sig

Bautenscherger Family Reunion At Apple Creek

Apple Creek Sept. 9. Seventy or more descendants gathered at Z L Numbers' farm two miles northeast of Apple Creek for a Bautenscherger family reunion on Sept. 7. After dinner Rev. Miller of Apple Creek spoke, and the group planned to meet next year at Martin Bautenscherger’s north of Apple Creek.

Applecreek Z. L Lautenschlager Hierensuniazer

BoardAdds Freehand Drawing Course To Public Schools

The Board of Education decided to offer a freehand drawing course in city public schools. Mrs. R N Sheldon was elected to a one year term to teach the new subject, starting Monday. Sheldon, trained at Cooper Union and the National Academy, studied with noted masters and is deemed thoroughly competent. The board plans to broaden pupil study options, keep four year high school curriculum with Latin in years one and two, and add bookkeeping and commercial law as electives. Architect Webster stated the new school building will be ready by November 1.

Board of Education R N. Sheldon Sheldon Reid Knauft Boxweil Webster

Doylestown Man Dies After Stroke

Abraham Baysinger, a well known farmer south of Doylestown, died Friday night after suffering a stroke on Wednesday. Funeral services were held at his residence Sunday afternoon. He ran a brick yard for many years and left a widow and three married children. He was in his 77th year.

Doylestown Abraham Baysinger Baysinger

Child Pleads for Country House Gift to Gould

A New York observer recalls Dr. E R L Gould of City and Suburban Homes visiting an upper east side apartment. A seven year old girl urged him to give a country house, praising Helen Gould’s philanthropy and asking for his help to secure a home in the country.

E.R. L. Gould City and Subuaban Homes Upper East Side Helen Gould New York Gould Helen

Fredericksburg Notes Pan American trip and farmers rally report

Fredericksburg notes recount Er nest Leeper and companions visiting the Pan American, with arrivals from various towns. It covers Mrs Harvey Redett at Springs, Jacob Shicker en route to Cleveland encampment, and soldiers departing. It also reports the Fifth Annual Picnic of the Holmes County Farmers Correspondents association at Boyd's farm, with about two thousand attendees, band performances, speeches by local dignitaries, and praise for Holmes County schools and leaders.

Fredericksburg Ernest Leeper Mabel Orphy Lytle Wm. Smith John P. N Fred Harvey Redett Tolootn Rand Springs Redett T Jacob Shicker Nebraska Shicker Cleveland Holmes County Farmers’ Correspondents Association Boyd's Prove Boyds Schoolhouse Berlin Township Millersburg Nenton Hérmes County Hons J. A. McDowall Celius Pomere E. E. Olmstead S. B Enson John Maxwell Holmes County

Wooster Churches Observe McKinley Assassination

Across Wooster, church services remembered President McKinley. Ministers at multiple congregations prayed for his recovery and spoke on themes of gentleness and civil authority while denouncing anarchy.

Wooster McKinley Mee A. D. Knapp H W. Lowery Presbyterian Church Evangelical Christ Church President McKinley Reformed Church S . Neikirk Neikirk G.C. Smith

Creston Whisperings Correspo aence

The Creston Whisperings column notes milliner Mrs J D Fike and Miss Nettie Morehead in Cleveland on fall trade, G A R encampment expectations in Cleveland, remarks on McKinley assassination context, local church and school updates, and town notices about roads, corn fields, peaches, and cornet offerings.

Nineteen Wooster People Return From City Trip

Nineteen Wooster residents from Buffalo Cleveland Barberton Akron and other places were returning home by train. The through express would not wait and arrived after 1 o clock. the Wooster group reached home shortly after 1 in carriages.

Wooster Bufalo Cleveland Barberton Akron Ersa A

Miss Magner writes from Buffalo in Republican report

An OCR fragment from The Republican notes Miss Magner in Buffalo praising an exposition. She comments on a president and a long evening spent observing a flame or fire, with garbled terms suggesting flood, Jerusalem, and a day of pacification. The text is incomplete and ambiguous.

Marriage Licenses for Wooster Marshallville and Doylestown Couples

Marriage licenses issued for Jerry Virallo and Paulina arano of Wooster. Orin Wagner of Marshallville. Della M Zimmerman of North Lawrence. Henry M Lee of Easton. Edith M Olmstead of Doylestown.

Jerry Virallo Paulina‘arano Wooster Orin Wagner Marshallville Della M. Zimmerman North Lawrence Henry M. Lee Easton Edith M. Olmstead Doylestown

Notice to Water Consumers In Reddick Dam Failure

The city must pump water from Apple Creek to protect against fire loss as the Reddick dam supply has failed. The State Board of Health condemns this water as unfit for domestic use and informs residents to avoid using it for water works.

Reddick Apple Creek State Board of Health

Wooster Letter Lig No 37 Post Office List

Wooster Ohio September 9 1901 lists remaining letters in the Wooster post office on Monday Gentlemen Frank Dielman Wm Steen Gand Jack F Glenn B D Leven Wm Miller E S Richard Chas L Roger Ladies Miss Mandilla Lapp Miss Myrtle McGloud OT 7 RY P M

Ordered to Leave the Town After McKinley Shooting

An injured veteran who served in Fredericksburg was ordered to depart by excited townsfolk after President McKinley was shot. He warned that if the assailant remains, he may face tar and feathers.

McKinley

National Glass Exhibit at Pan-American Exposition

National Glass Company showcases its 21 plants with main office at rym Pan-American Grows exhibit all glassmaking processes from raw material to finished product. The display covers every step in manufacturing and emphasizes value and scale of the operation.

National Glass Company Rym Pan- American Sat

Local Notes From Clearcreek Valley and Nearby

Reports from Clearcreek Valley and surrounding areas recount travel, arrivals, and social events. Notables include Fetzer’s return from Oklahoma, Alma Woodruff’s unclear passing, contributions by teachers and officials for winter, and multiple visits at homes and gatherings in the region.

Garver Family Reunion Dominates Wayne County Notes

A detailed Wayne County wrap highlights the ninth Garver family reunion at Pleasant Home Grounds with about six hundred attendees. Guests include the Mumaw, Muman, and Gaut families visiting from Wooster and Ashland, plus various local mentions of school, fairs, picnics, and encampment trips. The item blends social visits, travel updates, and community events in a period paper tone.

Ashland Maggie Ginteris Irvin Ortville D. B. Good Henry Sechrist States D.N. Snyder Ada Himmelright Sechrist Red Haw Clifford Martin Wilbert Greenlim Chas. Lindsey Teddeker Helday Cleveand Wm. Reid Kansas Garver Wayne County Pleasant Home Ump Grounds Vanker

Local Notes From Armstrong Farm Life and Visits

Sept 3 notices report farmers busy plowing wheat ground. Mrs Lula Wagner and two children from Lodi visited friends here late last week. Mrs Josephine Miller stayed with son Perry and family near Reeds stoking caret grape. Mrs Maud Matthew from near Golden Corners visited grandmother Crater. Crater’s house was painted last week. Bert Warner visited the area late last week. Mrs Ella Miller and two children attended Medina fair. Mrs Dora Criss and baby of Congress visiting Crater family. Branwell Yocum worked on the glass.

Lula Wagner Lodi Josephine Miller Perry Reeds Maud Matthew Golden Corners Crater Bert Warner Ella Miller Medina-fair Dora Criss Baby Congress Branwell Yocum Wenork

Sept 10 Visitors in Wayne County Attend Home Week

Sept 10 report notes Mrs F Cortins Lyons of Nebraska visiting Wayne County then left for home last Thursday. Sunday Miss Va Storzized son Tracy visit her father S.TM Sleinmong Walter Pear President’s assassination Loreanse went to 26.

Pittsburg John Culberson Akron Louis Malcuus Xfonday Tarneat Hammond Erie County Garion Alma Woodruff Hubert Girard Geo. Roth Walter Villard Leon Stauffer Walton Howenstein Holmes County Frank Woodrull Rochester F- Cortins-o Lyons Wayne County Va. Storzized Son “Tracy S.™ Sleinmong Walter Pear

Not A Snake Story From Reedshurg Correspondence

Sept 10 items report Butt laid up with head carbuncle for a week. Mentions of Meonetic Springs health gains and relatives at Myersdale Pa. dot Smyser owns a fine bean pod 30 inches long. Various locals attend encampments in Ohio and Cleveland. A quirk about a long bean pod challenges claims of snake tales with playful town curiosity.

Reedshurg Rudy Meonetic Springs Trent -Errnde Itota Myersdale Pa Dot Smyser Fine New Jobo ¢Uigler Springeneld Nellie Walter Hand A. Hines Kerl Wm. Brandt Buffalo Gustave Milier Grace Cleveland O. Smyser

Burbank Jottings and Local Notes

Burbank notes a Cleveland AR encampment departure by Grand Army boys. Akron guest Lee Hower visits W N Hower. Miss Bugan of Bucyrus visits Mrs A H Over. Visitors include Mrs Sweeny of Wadsworth and John Gillings and wife back from Akron. Carre Nation’s strike rumor and a two week photo gallery craze with 10 photos for 10 cents draw town attention. Mrs Thomas George visits Medina. Barnes family guests. Public schools reopen next Monday.

Burbank Grand Army Cleveland Lee Hower Akron W N. Hower Miss Bugan Bucyrus A. H Robert Sweeny Wadsworth Jilla O'Hara John John Gillingsatd Zeno Grinvt C. W Weiser Pennsylvania Carre Nation Thomas George Medina Thomas Barnes Canaan Samuel Campbell Hl—-epen

Housekeepers' Club Announces North Madisonburg Meet

The Housekeepers' Club will meet Doierie Sler north of Madisonburg. The program outlines an event with a brief timetable and activities for attendees.

Housekeepers Madisonburgene Ant

Dresser Scarfs and Pillow Shams in Air Flax Weaves

Advert reads Irish Point showcasing dresser scarfs and pillow shams in air flax and Marseilles honeycomb weaves with fair pricing. Mentions bed quilts and attractive assortments for housekeepers seeking elegant home goods.

Marseilles

Wooster Men Witnessed McKinley Assassination Attempt

Julius Rotthaus and Charles Wiler of Wooster were in the Temple of Music last Friday when an assassination attempt on President McKinley occurred. Wiler, about fifteen feet from the scene, saw a Shevaidt man strike the assassin and push him to the floor, as Rotthaus witnessed the act and the crowd reacted with shock and attempted to seize the attacker.

Julius Rotthaus Charles Wiler Wooster Temple of Music Meiney Charley Wer McKinley Mr. Wiler

Jeremiah R Noaftzger Dies In Wooster Mill Owner

Jeremiah R Naftzger of Wooster died at his home on Pittsburg Avenue after months of illness. He owned and managed Empire Flour and Feed Mill since 1916 and was long active in Wooster’s ice business. A millwright by trade, he served as a Republican and was a Royal Arcanum member. Survived by four daughters and other relatives. Funeral Thursday at 1 30 pm from his residence with interment in Wooster Cemetery.

Jeremiah R. Noaftzger Mooster Pittsburg, Avenue Naftzger Empire Flour and Feed Mill Mr.Naftzger Wooster Mr. Nufteger John and Elizabeth Nufteger Wooster Cemetery

Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Wooster Clergy

A Wooster area endorsement cites Dean's Kidney Pills as a cure for urinary troubles. Rev Joseph Baker of East North Street, an Episcopal minister, notes family members suffered low mood headaches and languor before treatment.

Dean Wooster Joseph Baker East North Street Episcopal Marin &Co Reus

Congress Happenings in September Notes

Congress Happenings reports moves of Prof. Denbroele to take charge of schools at the Criss residence and plans for Martin L. Winton to return to Oklahoma. It mentions Craven from near Watonga, Dulin of McKeesport visiting relatives, a horse and cow sale by A Mowry, Dr. Warner and Dr. Kinney visiting, and many veterans attending the G A R encampment in Cleveland.

Congress Denbroele Criss Martin L. Winton Oklahoma Mofisss Craven Watongs Wayna County Warner Charles*Dulin McKeesport FN. Eicher Wm. Kinney Wooster Cleveland

Wooster Market Prices For Sept 9 Grain and Stock

Prices range across cattle hogs sheep and lambs with figures for steers cows bulls and veal. Listings include grades from good to prime and fair to good with per hundred weight values and regional references for markets in Wooster and Pittsburgh.

York Pittsburg Garsle Galves

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