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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1896
Page
5
The Republican Printing Co in Counting Room No 12 East Liberty requires notices for advertisements to be submitted by noon to insure same day insertion. Entertainments festivals and sales will be printed in the Daily and Weekly Republican if close to the office. otherwise standard rates apply. Wednesday April 8, 1808.
Remains of Mrs Janet Wallace arrive from Denver for burial in Wooster Monday at Prof J O Notestein’s residence. Weekly Republican cites Wayne County news. poison chickens and petty thefts persist. bridge work bid at 300 dollars. ice scarcity noted. masquerade ball in Academy of Music. Boxwell Law exams held. various personals and travels across Wooster and Holmes County.
The note urges using good flour for biscuits and praises Schumacher's as the best and most economical choice. It claims Schumacher's goes farther than cheaper brands and mentions Craighead & Colt.
A new lot of Kid Gloves in all desirable shades is offered at 75 cents a pair at d269 Beebe, drawing limited stock and prompting shoppers to visit promptly.
Ladies urged to buy Muelin Underwear at Beere and Mc Clure's Store and House Furnishing Store with discounts through Saturday April 11.
Strong black coffee is claimed to cure etilia chills and bilious fevers in parts of the United States. The letter notes ailments once common are disappearing, praises liberal living, and promotes a thirty center coffee combination from Craighead & Co.
The meeting of Assessors for consultation and to receive instructions will be held at the County Auditor's Office in Wooster on Monday April 13 1896 at 11 oclock a m. Each elected Assessor must be present and bring a certificate of election from the Township or City Clerk. County Auditor Brnn YY Marsnall Wooster Ohio April 1 1896.
A Blachleyville correspondent warns farmers about Henry, a slick con man exploiting World’s Fair goods. He lures farmers with low prices, then inflates totals claiming government bonds restrict sales. The letter cautions readers to watch for him and his tactics.
A drowning incident at Turkesfoot Lake claims the life of Kimyplofruck, 12, a former Metores drummer, after a capsize in 3 feet of water. George L Stewart, Major Kostein bacher’s son-in-law, survived, and several locals aided rescue efforts. The event follows a news of a wedding near Akron and references to community figures. Meanwhile, a local election in Saltcreek Township reports 150 votes with six from the People’s party, leaving totals for two other parties unclear.
In Wooster Ohio on April 6 1808 a list of letters remaining at the post office for April 4 1806 is provided. The note promotes plows steel implements harrows corn planters cultivators and mowers from Harding & Co next to the Court House and invites customers to call for advertised letters.
The office will take subscriptions to the Cleveland Weekly Seat at one dollar per year in cash with order. Subscriptions are full and without further trouble to the subscriber. Visit the REPUBLICAN Office in Wooster, Ohio to sign up.
A Wooster Ohio gathering at the City Opera House backed Wayne County’s centennial plans. Dr H A Hart presided as leaders outlined fundraising through centennial certificates and subscriptions. Speakers emphasized progress, the weather challenge, and a multi day program highlighting veterans and pioneers, with a next meeting anticipated.
Orrville briefs from April 6 cover visits by Jacob Mosler of Smithville and his wife en route to Newman California, local clergy services and Children’s Day events at ME and German Reformed churches, and a busy livestock market with town shipments on the P. Pe W & CRE line. Also noted are conference plans for a Chippewa Twp Sabbath School Convention in Doylestown, plus a lengthy cautionary correction regarding reports about the United Presbyterian Seminary, its staff, and student attendance, with sentiments from W H Hubbell and J G Vanborn.
Smithville letters report Miss Augusta Bricker won the Demorest silver medal in the eloquence contest at Normal Ball Saturday evening. The event drew a large audience despite bad weather and was praised as a strong, closely contested effort. Florence Bowers Orst, F. G. Albright and Linnie OlIerwers tied for second, with the W T U funding the medal through Prof. Frank Barnes.
C M Gray continues selling railroad tickets at greatly reduced prices. Office located at Hlank and Grays mill, booster, O, w46.
Morgen Stern Lodge No. 11 Knights of Pythias held a masquerade ball at the Academy of Music on Monday evening. About 600 attended the grand march with 45 couples in costume and many dancers afterward. Awards went to Miss Odle Schuch, Ben Alcock, Mrs. Frank Thompson, Henry Schuch, Mrs. Howard Jacobs, Henry Kettler, Miss Odie Schuoh, and H J Letes. Music by the City Opera House orchestra.
Local items from Maysville and Smithville recount Easter weather, emigration, society notes, and community happenings. William Grosjean moves to Akron for work. Olds and Miss Kleder at home. Edna Kleder and others noted. Easter storm, school events, and church activities highlighted.
A broad survey of village happenings includes partnerships formed by blacksmiths and moved residents, school openings, minor accidents, business plans, and a dramatic club performance at Canaan. It notes fires, medicine ads, moving households, and a public entertainment benefiting a library.
Wayne county examiners J L Zaring Creston E E Adair Doylestown and R K A Weisy Marshallville report certificates granted in 1895 and 1896 for one two and three year terms. Recipients include Dillie Hilmeiright Pleasant Home Stenson Snyder Worcester Abigail Yoder Smithville B F Harbaugh Orrville Lee E Messner Mr Eaton J A Stamp J W McGuire Louisa A Burns H A Bucher S Lautenslager Applecreek Gertrude Langel Martha Bauman Marshallville Anna Kiddle Ashland Libie Crow Fredericksburg Emma E Tschantz Orrville Leota Dennie Isurbpank H Kutt Cedar Valley Illa Carlin Grace B Miller Bertha Norkins Vernie Hill Lillian Horkins Dora Snell Minnie Peters Cora Islesser Argle Creek Nellie Reed Wooster and others.
April notes Mrs W V Jeffinery visiting Wayne county friends for two months has returned to Pinole. Father Crosby, who has been gravely ill for four weeks, shows some improvement. Correspondents will catch up on election reports in next WEEKLY REPUBLICAN.
Corrected market listing for Woolster area including wheat flour corn oats rye barley and flax seed with prices per bushel and per pound. Also notes butter eggs lard cheese white beans onions and other provisions, reflecting a general commodities market report from Craighead & Co with currency entries and item names.
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