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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1908

Page

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Albert Smyser Dies After Long Illness in Chester Township

Albert Smyser farmer and veteran dies at his Chester township home after months of bladder trouble. Funeral from his home at 1 pm Tuesday with Rev. H D Allen of Wooster Baptist church. Interment in Wooster cemetery. Survived by wife, three daughters and one son Ashley W Smyser. brothers Harmon and George. sisters Mrs Ella Hoffman and Miss Anna Smyser. Judge M L Smyser, a brother, died recently.

Albert Smyser Chester Township Wooster Cemetery H D. Allen The Wooster Baptist Church Smyser Emanuel Smyser Chester Wooster Theity Margaret R Kerrigan L J Kerrigan American Battle Co Massillon George Vera Kerrigan Henry D' Allen Baptist Church Philmoel Quartette J. B. Sfinier Jessie Garrett Fred Shibfsy Guy Richard

Oldest resident dies after brief illness in Dalton

Mrs. Elmer Miller aged 82, oldest resident of Dalton, died Friday after a few days illness at her daughter's home. Born in Lancaster Co Pa she moved to Ohio about 70 years ago. She belonged to the U P church and the funeral was led by Rev N H Hubble.

Dalton Elmer Miller Our Town George Stuck Lancaster Co. Pa Ohio Overland U. P. Church N. H. Hubble Adam Mingert Dalton Pos G. A. R Mingert Sherman N. Hubble Detroit Synod of Ohio Wm 9 Ressler sMbDowell Findlay Wooster Presbytery Plymouth

Majestic Theatre on East Libs one Myon Sebt a

Open theatre in winter with property on a busy street. Prices and dates unclear. Local residents discuss available seats and events.

Wooster Wins Glass Works Case Say Judge Babcock

A Monday message from Judge Blandin to Judge Adair reports Judge Babcock of Cleveland ruled in favor of Wooster citizens who funded the Glass Works case. Attorneys say the decision boosts chances of a jury verdict for Wooster. Babcock will prepare a written opinion and file papers. The trialist stage indicates the case may be reached within weeks.

Blandin Robert L. Adair Babcock Cleveland Glass Works Wooster Judg Babcock

Anniversary Service Marks Seminary's 25th Year

Christ Evangelical church observed the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Evangelical Theological Seminary at St Louis with special services. Similar observances occurred nationwide and at the Seminary itself. An offering of 50000 was planned to aid the school as Rev Brodt preached in the morning and Rev John Haebschmann of Cleveland led the evening sermon urging young men toward the ministry.

Christ Evangelical Church Evangelical Theological Seminary St. Louis Evangelical Wogoster Brodt John Haebschmann Cleveland

Wooster Man Is Honored No Action On Lighting

Coshocton O Sept 22 The Republican Congressional committee met to name a candidate for Congress from the seventeenth district to fill the Lyberger vacancy. On the second ballot John Harrison of Wayne county won the nomination. City Council met with all members present to discuss a municipal lighting plant and sewer questions on South Buckeye street. The council delayed action on the Beall Avenue building line and considered a franchise for Wayne County Telephone Company and Wooster Gas and Fuel Company with new rate provisions for artificial and natural gas.

Coshocton Republican Congressional Het Hever Congress Seventeenth Col. F. L. Lyberger John F. Milner Tuscarawas County John F. Harrison Wayne County Regulartesston Weiser South Buckeye Street Committee On Franks Board of Public Service Wolner Sa Messrs Rice Krendy Magz Liberty Buckeye Streets Board of Public Safety Ordinanc Wayne County Telephone Company Beall Avenue Matz Rice Welser A. P Shalley Shalley Schally Wooster Gas and Fuel Co Sto Pittsburg Wooster

Pastor Preaches at St James Episcopal Church

Rev. AAbbettef Gleveland Arch deacon of Collese of Ohio delivered a strong sermon at St James Episcopal Church on Sunday morning A baptismal service followed in the afternoon with five persons receiving baptism The Wooster church pastor matter was discussed with hopes of securing a regular pastor in the near future

Aabbettef Gleveland Collese Ohio St. James Episcopal Church Wooster Church

Old Officers to Serve at Local Election Polls

There has been much inquiry over which election officers would serve at the polls for the October 8 option election. It was decided that the old officers will serve since new officers could not be appointed in time without special effort to appoint and notify new board members for all county precincts before the election.

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Minister Rev B F Rhoads Returns to Ashland M E Church

The Ashland Press notes Rev B F Rhoads, former resident son of B G Rhoads, is welcomed back for another year as pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In his first year in Ashland he delivered 168 sermons, conducted 35 funerals, officiated at 19 marriages, and made 2 091 pastoral calls. Sunday school membership rose 159 to 989, with 88 admitted to church, 10 lost by death, 44 by letter, and 74 not gained, for a total membership of 776. Benevolence offerings reached 2 008, a record, while total church receipts for all purposes stood at 6 969.

Ashland B . Rhoads B. G. Rhoads Woostrr B F. Rhoads Methodist Episcopal North Ohio Millersburg

Brave youths save home from fire on Palmer Street

A fire started in the fireplace of Otto Bardon’s summer kitchen on Palmer street and spread to woodwork before Walter Leighty and Nick DiGiacomo arrived. Their prompt action extinguished the blaze at a lively rate, sparing Bardon's home from total destruction.

Otto Bardon Palmer Street Walter Leighty Nick DiGiacomo Bardon

Horses Recovering From Barber Shop Fire Damage

Fire horses injured after crashing into Franks barber shop show window are recovering. It will be at least three weeks before use in case of fire as they remain badly crippled. Horses enjoy daily outings, limping along the brick pavement past the department.

Franks

Orr Appointed Rev. Pi Ez Monday Morning

On Monday morning Orr was appointed Reverend Pi Ez. Feemin ork scheduled for Monday, with details unclear from the fragmented text.

Orr Feemin

Overton Gleanings and Local News Notes

Overton Gleanings reports trips by Womery and Ruth to Cleveland, a horse injury from a fence entanglement, and local property rental news. It notes Rev. Hevlow’s transfer to a new field, illness of John Fetters, Jennie Lehr visiting Elkhart, and Burton Harmon’s monument erection. Also mentions Maude Campbell's visit to Ethel Harmon and an upcoming ice cream festival.

Overton W Mowery Ruth Cleveland George Martin Winkler Jake Myera Batchelors Martin John Fetters Williams County Jennie Lehr Elkhart Ind Howman Jacob Harmon Burton Maude Campbell Creston Ethel Harmon

Fragmented OCR item from Wyoming notice

A partial OCR fragment from a local Montana Wyoming notice mentions Harrold and Mt. PTrige MRA SIR NBS to MOD. Readable details are minimal. no clear event, date, or actionable information is present in the surviving text.

PREY Wyoming Nora‘ L

Peruna Endorsements From Generals And Statesmen

A Washington letter from Gen W H Parsons ex state senator and ex special judge of the Texas supreme court along with Col Wm Bailey and Hon Cale promotes Peruna for grippe kidney and liver issues. Testimonials credit improved appetite toned stomach and overall restoration after short use. Washington figures from military and political circles advocate Peruna as an effective cough cold and general restorative remedy.

W. H. Parsons Texas Col. Bailey Washington, D. C Col. Patten Ryan Alaska English House of Parliament Cale Pacific Supreme Court of Texas N. W Washington Ruis Wm. Bailey William Bailey N. E D. C Layton Labor Protective Associations Chicago New York Peruna Com

Local Gas and Electric Plant Plans Discussed

Mr D E Robinson the company’s local manager said he knew nothing about the ordinance though officers had the matter under discussion. A bill by C E F Ahl of Cleveland for 200 for preparing plans and estimates for the proposed municipal electric lighting plant was read but no action was taken. A motion to recess to Tuesday evening next week carried.

C E F Ahl Cleveland

County Bills Approved By Commissioners This Week

The county commissioners approved a list of bills including Shreve News Co for printing 32 dollars Water Hardware 2198 dollars Andrew Reiman engineer 2 dollars Frank Glasgow janitor 41 dollars William Fritz janitor 40 dollars David Griest night watch 10 dollars Philip Baum cost bill 240 dollars Philip Baum et al cost bill 1973 dollars E Fergu son et al cost bill 610 dollars G B Rockey freight 945 dollars Saltcreek township trustees road work 315600 dollars Andrew O’Brien hauling dirt 32 dollars W L Heiman plumbing 2240 dollars Sol Levers stone work 322 dollars Jacob Kraner bridge work 5 dollars Eugene Carlin expenses to Rittman 0.95 dollars E F Wirt bridge work 2.40 dollars Sol Levers temporary bridge 11 dollars C C Cutter road work 119 dollars Eugene Carlin salary as Prosecuting attorney 317259 dollars Wm Duell bridge work 28 dollars

Shreve News Co Andrew Reiman Court House Frank Glasgow Wm Fritz David Griest Philip Baum E Ferguson G B Rockey Eugene Carlin Wm Duell

Republican nominee Judge Craline to meet voters at Landes office

Judge John W Craline the Republican candidate for Circuit Judge will hold court at Elmer B Landes office this evening from 7 30 to 9 00. He invites all Republicans and citizens to call at Mr Landes office for a meet and greet.

John W Craline Elmer B. Landes Cralie Landes

Dead Lettuce Bio State Journal Note

Fragment notes rapid scientific progress and mentions canned tomatoes. Readable phrases imply discussion of evolving reasoning or knowledge, with references to a state journal and a general sense of daily discoveries.

Bio State

Obituary notices for Fishburn Kerrigan and Smyser in Wooster

The obituary notices record Edward D. Fishburn buried in Jefferson Cemetery after funeral at the Evangelical Church with Rev Cromer officiating. He died Sept 18 1908 aged 19 married to Misa Amelia Bowers and survived by wife child and mother plus siblings. The items also mention Mrs Margaret Kerrigan and Albert Smyser with services conducted by Rev Henry D Allen and a large Wooster crowd paying respects.

Edward D. Fishburn Jefferson Cemetery Evangelical Church Cromer Wooster Mr Fishburn Misa Amelia Bowers Charles Fishburn Ft Wayne Ind John Grosh Kendallville Warner Lance Tenn Charles Eckert Cleveland Pe Forest Fearner Beeville, O Fishburn Ralph Bowers Ft Sentt Kansas

Villard Chosen Chairman Of County Board

The Board of County Commissioners reorganized on Monday selecting John Villard of Paant township as chairman. All current terms expire next September.

Board of County Commissioners John Villard Paant Township

List of Named Persons and Officials Seated for Post Office Event

Gentlemen N D Abbey O Bix ler Giuseppa Contauri L H Gardner Rev Edward H Gelgin Wm Hahn T B Holly Foreign Francesco Longo Wm S Miller Bourg Mestre Foreign Tramway Pan Foreton Miguel Ruse Ladd Mrs Anna Feightner Miss Zella Pollack Miss Isle Staler Mrs RR Tenny 8B Bryson Postmaster

Abbey O. Bixler Giuseppa Contauri L. H Gardner Edward H Gelgin Wm Hahn Holly Foreign Francesco Longo S Miller

Wooster delivery horse run off collides with buggy

One of the Wooster Delivery Co horses became frightened on Saturday, ran off on North Buckeye Street, and collided with a buggy owned by Miss Ewing at the Reform Church, wrecking a wheel. The incident involved another horse frightened by an automobile and a second horse being led behind a hay ladder.

Wooster Delivery Co North Buckeye Street Miss Ewing the Reformed Church

Akron Eye Doctor Treated Girl After Dynamite Injury

Condition is serious for Maud Smith, the 14 year old injured by a dynamite cartridge explosion. Dr Stevenson found severe eye inflammation and recommended surgery, planning to move her to Cleveland, but she was too weak to travel. He fears copper particles may remain in the right eye, risking sight.

Stevenson Akron Maud Smith Cleveland

Train to Mansfield Saturday Leaves Wooster for Round Trip

Special report notes a weekend train excursion to Mansfield departing from Wooster Saturday. Tickets are offered at the station for the round trip, with details pending in the city’s transit notices.

Mansfield Wooster

Also Mentioned on This Page

Albert Smyse Twa of Dalton G. A. R. Post Wooster Gas Congress and Fuel Co R Ev. Hevlow Hevlow W. B. Sabbath Bohol Endorses Peruna John W. Hoyt L Poming Ncan Bailey C. CL. Patten O. L. Patten T St W. W Old Guard Degres Charles Blowart Parnell Ton D.C Thomas Cale Pacific Slope Pia Wes
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