Veteran Landis Dies After Long Illness At Wooster
David Landis of Landis and Schmauch dies January 21 1897 after months at home on N Bauer Street with a complication of diseases. Born January 10 1810 in Lehigh County Pa he was 67 years 11 days old. A cabinet maker and furniture dealer he moved to Wooster in 1860 and served three years in Co H 102d Regt C V I. Survived by wife Miss Linnie Schmauch and two daughters the funeral was held at the family residence Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Landis
Landis & Schmach
N. Bauer St
Mr. Landis
Lehigh County
Allentown
Wooster
Co. H 102d Regt. C. V
Millie Strow
Harry Strow
James Rightly
Baptist Church
James
E. Henry Street
C. J. Boutson
Louis Madder
Clara Matter
Madder
Felger
Charles Schertzer
Philp Schertzer
Massillon
Public Sales and Farm Auction Notices in Wooster Area
A 1897 notice lists a car load of Linois Horses to be sold February 6 at Mongey House Stables Wooster by W P Snyder. The estate of Joseph Finley will sell February 11 in New Pittaborg including horses cows hogs wheat oats corn tools furniture and more. February 16 near Smithville Catharine Jarvis will sell hogs cattle and farming implements with sale at 1 9 o'clock and farm near Smithville. Subscribe for the Herald.
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Mongey House
Wooster
W. P. Snyder
E. 8. Finley
Joseph Finley
New Pittaborg
Bmiteville
Catharine Jarvis
Smithville
Important Law Suit Decided by Judge Wolfe at Manafield
A case involving Thomas Mowery and his brother Nathaniel Mowery concluded with Nathaniel ordered liable for liens on Thos Mowery property. Court awarded personal judgments totaling about 8 000 to Wayne County National Bank 2 300 to Jacob Frick 1 700 to A J Thomas 800 to Adam Kurtz estate and 50 to Charles Immler. Balance of deeded property deemed homestead and farm to be attacked and located in Chester township. Appeal bond set at twice the judgment.
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Wolfe
Manafield
Front Oa Mowery
Thomas Mowery
Nathaniel Mowery
Thoxige Mowery
Thos
Mowery
Wayne County National Bank
Jacob Frick
A. J. Thomas
Adam Kurtz
Charles Immiler
Thomas
John Mowery
Cheeter Township
C. M. Yocum
H.R. Smith
M. L. Smyser
L. B. Critchfield, Jr
G. B. Eason
University Notes Highlight Campus Activities and Cancellations
Professor Compton recovers and will resume next week as classes are covered by faculty. Day of Prayer for Colleges services planned in the Chapel. Dr. John Hall of New York had to cancel due to a ill son in Chicago. Prof DeMotte’s Monday lecture on Python Eggs praised for clarity and illustration. Rev. Hunter Corbett delivers missions address at First Presbyterian. tours Canada with thirty appointments ahead. Miss Mary Anderson ill in Loudonville. Artist Recital, pipe room closures, and sleigh ride cancelations noted. Hoover Cottage hosts welcome event despite weather. Semester ends. Senior Preps carnival tonight in Lowell Hall.
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Compton
John Hall
New York City
Chicago
John DeMotte
Bryn Mawr
Python Egga
Wooster
DeMotte
Hunter Corbett
First Presbyterian Church
Canada
Mary Anderson
Loudonville
Orrfille
Hoover Cottage
Packer
Olma Kumler
Florence Smith
Lowell Hall
Range Explosions in City Damages Homes
Two home ranges exploded likely due to frozen water pipes on Monday morning. Henry A Haller on West Liberty Street and I D Evans on Beall Avenue suffered heavy damage. Haller narrowly escaped injury while Evans and family were cut and scorched though not fatally. Fireball blew through pipes and damaged nearby residences.
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Henry A Haller
West Liberty Street
I. D. Evans
Beall Avenue
Evana
Ava. Evans
Howard
Mr. Evans
Inauguration Excursions via Pennsylvania Short Line
Tickets on sale March 2 and 3 for excursions across the inauguration route. Fall particulars furnished by nearest Pennsylvania Line Ticket Agent or C. L. Kamann A G Agt Cleveland Ohio.
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Pennsylvania Short Line
Pennsylvania Line
C. L. Kamann
A. G. P. Agt
Cleveland
Century Club hears veteran on Vicksburg movements
Rey J. 8 Russ spoke at the Century Club last Tuesday evening at Dr. Warren’s home on Army movements about Vicksburg. Russ, a 42d Regt O V I veteran, used a large map of Louisiana and Mississippi battle areas. Veterans from the 16th QO V1 and 120th OVI attended, as did other old soldiers from Grant’s army. Capt J C McClelland recounted the July 4 1843 scene and the drill near the opening fire time.
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16Th
QO. V
Grant
J.C McClelland
Iowa Volemont
Vickaburg
Court House Doings in the Court of Common Pleas
Judge Taggart presided over State v. Hofsetter a burglary case in Apple Creek with a not guilty verdict. Civil action A J Thomas v Reynolds awarded Reynolds 155.75 though Thomas sought 500. Other cases include foreclosures and liens settled, and Woodruff burglary/larceny case discharged after a nine hour jury deliberation. Court jurors for February term announced with names and townships.
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T R. Goddbart
Emmet Arnold Wm. B
Sligh—Lillie M Fieher Warren-Moore
Elvie L—Richard- Thomas L. Dawns
Charlotta H Dye
T E. Steiner
Laura M. Eckhard
Grand and Petit Jurora
Court of Common Pleas
Local Officials Named in Wooster Area Jurors List
George Lang Second Ward Wooster William Porter Clinton township Peter Ault Chippewa township Frank Glasgow Firat Ward Wooster Jacob Eckard Chippewa township Samuel Keselburn Fourth Ward Wooster Norman Charlie Mitton township JD Isok Wayne township Frederick Snavaly Flist Ward Wooster The Polit Jurors will report on Monday March 1 1897.
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George Lang
Wooster
William Porter
Clinton
Peter Ault
Chippewa
Frank Glasgow
Firat
Jacob Eckard
Samuel Keselburn
Norman Charlie
Mitton
Isok
Wayne Township
Frederick Snavaly
Flist
Polit
Wooster Oratorical Contest Awards and City Spirit
Carey E. Grady won first place at the local oratorical contest held in the City Opera House. Ed R. Hille took second, and S Parrott third as music by the College Charisters impressed the audience. A strong college spirit to send a delegation to the State Contest in Cleveland was noted, with high expectations that Mr Gregory will win.
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City Opera House
Carey E. Grady
Ed. R. Hille
S Parrott
Wooster
Cleveland
Gregory
Meadow Larks Reported In January Observations
John Forbes of Badford Ohio reports meadow larks seen January 14 and 15 as a flock of nine crossed a road in front of him. The note responds to Prof J G Black seeking Natural History observations from readers.
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J. G. Black
John Forbes
Badford
Ohio
Henan
Wall
Joan Forngs
Cinderella at the King and Queen in a royal stage show
The notice promotes a Cinderella production with courtly costumes and singing prince. Admission is 165 and 25 cents, with four pages serving the royal guests. Community items follow about local visits, illnesses, oyster supper, and ice house filling.
Cuban Liberty Rally At City Opera House Honors Cuban Cause
Rev Geo W Peppar of Cleveland addressed a Cuban relief meeting at the City Opera House under Giysn Post ALA auspices. The talk praised Cuba's struggle for liberty, claimed a large army and cited Spanish misrule. a canvas of the city will be conducted for Cuban relief funds.
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Geo. W. Peppar
Cleveland
City Opera House
Giysn Post @ ALA
H A. Hart
Madd
Gles
United States
Spain
Cuba
Havans
Cincinnati
Alljuon Sea
Papper
John McSweeney
Arnica Balm Promised forskin Ailments
Susklen's Arnica Baite claims to treat brnisea sorea ulcers salt rhou fever sores tetter chapped hands blains corns and all eruptions and even piles with a money back guarantee. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by Lavsion and Borp.
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Lavsion & Borp
Evangelistic Meetings At Disciple Church In Progress
Rev. Moffett of Cleveland leads evangelical meetings at Disciple Church in the Christian Church North Back area. Upcoming topics include What Is the Gospel and The Evidence of Pardon with daily sessions through next week inviting the public to attend.
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Christian Church
Moffett
Cleveland
Disciples of Christ
Ohio
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Larry Strow
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University Notes
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Beaversville
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William
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Dayton
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Allen M
Literary Society
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Gilbert
Elson
M. E
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Grip
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Taggart
State Va
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L. Levy
Applecreek
Fund For State
Rieder & Morr
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Steynolds
Smith
Omyacr
Charles 8
Frost Va
Warne County National Bank
Adam Kurta
Charles Immler
Plainsiffe
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Judga Wolfe
Eddy Va
Atarriage Licenses
William Smedley
Salt Creek
N. M. Stanley
Congras
Joseph Marthey, Jr
Saltcreek
George Heraboey
Clippewa
John Fike
Plait
Hall
Wooster Benjamin Wheeler
Greeny Township
David Kintner
Canaat
James Shamp
William Barden
Plain Township
Solomon Firestone
Exat Union
George Crater
Congress Township
Petit Jurors
Levi Neiawanger
Baughman
DE. Spade
Milton Towsahlp
T. Numbers
East Union Township
W. F. Obriaty
Chester Township
J.G. Ebright
Plain Taal
Barton McKee
Parrett
Gregory Tits
Anderson
Renney
Himw Bennet
Bedford
Hanroixo
Gonrt House
Cinderella
Glyen
City Opera
Ilongon
Plank & Gray's Mall
Wayne County
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Christian Barkley
Greensburg
T. W. Biegler
Epworth League
Hoak
al Hartzel
W. H. Peters
Wellington
Wile & Statler
Creamery
Ie City Opera Monge
Susklen
Arnica Baite
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