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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1896
Page
6
News briefs from Wednesday include the Two-Step Club dance, pension examinations, local business closures, and upcoming meetings. Dredge work on the Big Killbuck ditch, property sales, and duck hunting reports reflect river conditions and spring activity. Fire call at Geo Foglason’s home, local crime note of a burglar, and World War era social club financial troubles are mentioned alongside wheat crop reports and a death memorial.
Akron visits and relocations fill pages as residents travel to Cleveland Dalton and Salem. Names include H A Rowe F O Peckinpaugh A A Garrett Major R M Liggett Rev A W Knowlton J G McCoy J W Hostetter Colfax Bricker Derr V S Mansfield C A Reider Morr law pact Overholt Geltgey Edward G Lawrence Dessie James Nina McClelland Mrs W H Quinett Mary M Art Prof J Netestain Janet Wallace memorial. funerals and illnesses intrude.
Lydia J Geyer wife of Samuel Geyer of Canaan township died suddenly in her easy chair after heart trouble years of service as a sapffarer. Born 57 years ago in Middletown Pa she came to Wayne county in 1855 with her parents. She leaves husband three sons three daughters a sister Mrs Seth Hollinger and Mrs Lehman. Funeral at Sandsy at 10 from the real fence near Golden Corners in derment cemetery. Cleveland Plain Dealer notes local offices praised by Frank Mooreh revenue agent for smooth work and proper recognition. Collector Obliger and his clerks are commended for discipline and order. Cleveland claims top rank in Uncle Sam’s internal revenue work with 65 districts nationally.
An advertisement claims Otto's Cure will stop coughs rapidly for asthma bronchitis and throat lung diseases. It urges readers to visit the Public Square store for a free bottle as proof, signed Lan dbach & Boyd.
An old advertisement touts Wright's Celery Capsules claiming to cure kidney liver and stomach trouble rheumatism constipation and headaches. It advertises a ten day to two week treatment for one dollar and urges readers to try the product with claims of no griping and gentle tone. Sold by Geo Kreig.
Peter Moulter as administrator of Wm. Long presided at the Clinton township administrator's sale at the south door of the Court House. The Gret tract of 80 acres went to H Aylsworth of Big Prairie for 2400 dollars and the second 80 acres to Mrs. Elizabeth Long for 2350 dollars. Albert Koch sold his residence on South tant street to Mrs. Kila Young for 950 dollars and bought Hugh Shields's Vine street home for 850 dollars. Mr. Shields bought Henry Schuch's property on South Buckeye street for 8500 dollars. Bert Bevington bought the Warren property on North Grant street for 800 dollars.
A prowler loitered near Mr. J. K. Woodworth’s North Buckeye street residence late at night. Mrs. Woodworth and Miss Mellie heard him and called for help, attracting Capt. I. Kahlins, Dr. J. H. Brown, and another man, who searched with revolvers and a lantern but found only tracks on the porch. Meanwhile Walker Whiteside, the tragedian, visits Mil an engagement on the 16th to perform Hamlet with praised natural style and originality praised by Chicago Cincinnati and Philadelphia critics.
One of the great indispensable bulwarks of our institutions is in peril. A public appeal urges every citizen to act, rallying around core values and national unity to safeguard the Republic against threats to liberty and civic fidelity.
Rev Josiah Strong addressed Wooster's spring term opening at Kauke chapel urging civic patriotism and local self government. He warned against urban bosses and saloon influence, pressed church and home as restraining forces, and urged a new civically minded patriotism to defend liberty and local autonomy.
Editor reports quiet but growing aid from Gospel meetings led by Miss Stanford. The sessions function as a mission effort rather than revival, helping those who become interested. Attendance is modest. more Christian workers and pastors are urged to attend and support, including volunteers for singing.
University notes cover illnesses in Wooster and surrounding towns as students and staff miss classes. Prof J A MeDowell joins Millersburg schools staff. Rev Dr Josiah Strong arrives for a spring term address on The New Patriotism with local pastors planning Evangelical Alliance activities.
The Cleveland Leader reports on franchises granted for the Wooster Medina and Cleveland Electric Railway Company to build a line along Wooster pike into the county. Conditions include maintaining the roadbed, paying rent, constructing bridges, and sharing costs for approaching infrastructure. The Lorain and Cleveland Electric Railway Co won the old Rocky River Bridge for 25 years with duties to light and repair. A Wadsworth line to connect Cleveland Akron Wooster was organized, linking through Sharon Stranger Hinckley North Royalton Varma to Fairy's tavern and Brighton.
A Denver woman writes Mrs. Pinkham describing illness from constant sitting and explains how the condition affects young ladies. The letter promises frank views and guidance from the well known herbal physician.
The Press from Utica reports a cyclist completes a long demanding journey covering about 3000 miles. The piece notes the duration and effort, highlighting endurance and the athlete's perseverance.
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