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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1877
Page
3
A Wooster page shows a new timetable for the Plains lines with Express and Mail trains listed for both directions. The schedule includes departure times such as 8 45 AM for No 6 Express and 2 02 PM for No 4 Express, with additional westbound and eastbound services noted.
Gideon and his band are on the war path. West Saleng will have a new school building. The town was crowded with people last Saturday. Improvements in Skeefer's Iron Block still go on. A new bridge over the railroad cut east of the depot. It didn't rain around here the first Sunday after Easter. Capt. J W Stout, of New York, is once more with us. Henry Horn's pet eagle is a handy bird. It don't eat anything. Rev. Dr Taylor assisted Rey Park in revival work at Canton last week. Mr. J.1. Morrisson, formerly of Weat Salem, has opened a drug store in Akron. The shoemakers are going to make trade better They are beginning to advertise. Herr Driesbach has appeared again in the newspapers. He is as regular as spring poetry.
Mr John F. Barrett of Barrett and Ogden advertises a trip to eastern markets to select a new spring stock of men boys and children's wear noted as elegant and inexpensive. Inspection invited.
An old-time store advertises a wide range of seasonable boots and shoes for ladies and gentlemen. Favorable purchases allow Mr Woods to mark down prices to the lowest notch. It invites readers to come in for an examination of the stylish patterns and latest trends.
A local notice praises Seienthaler's leather goods and complete stylish stock with fair prices. Rev Ira Womls and others will address the Chester Township Sabbath School Association at Emanuel Church on Sabbath evening April 22 1877 at 7 PM. An election of officers will follow by order of the President. E J Hartman Sec.
Cadwell and his spectacles arrive at the Americano house as a durable local institution. Citizens praise the glasses and NC's practical eye fitting knowledge, helping preserve sight. Only a few days remain.
Time worn travelers once rode to Mansfield for extra meals on Sundays. Townley’s fine fare blocks such suppers. Sample offerings include cold dishes with corned beef and roast beef, side dishes, roast duck with current jelly, desserts such as custard pie and mincy pie, tea and coffee, plus attractions for single gentlemen nearby.
At Dr B J Jones office Wooster Wayne county poultry fanciers formed a permanent association on April 9 1877 electing Dr B J Jones as president and G W Por Jos Cumterind P Eperman Noah Laurent A Branstetter as vice presidents Jos Baumgardocp as clerk William Landis as recording secretary and G F Kingsley as treasurer A committee was named to draft by laws with a $1 membership fee and the group planned next meeting for April 25 at 780 o'clock at Dr Jones office.
Atmrelection of Relief Fire Co No 4 held Wednesday evening April 4 elected H R Horn Foreman EW Smith First Assistant Well Curry Second Assistant Wm Carnes Treasurer James Taggart First Horseman Henry Leies Second David Pepper Third Mortimer Munn First Engineer W C White Second Wm Christine Third J F Reamer First Firemen Andrew Reed Second Jacob Powlus Third W H Banker Jeff Sellers and Geo Law Trustees
The list of equipment and donors ends with the note that the Hook and Ladder company is now disbanded and will not appear before the public again. Judges elected by the house are R M Barrett Bert Plank and Daniel Fuock. The Eagle vows congratulate them and wishes honor and success.
Community notices and advertisements detail water works bonds, millinery, harness, clothing, and goods for sale. Names include W. H. Banker, A. Thak, J. Calwell, and L. Kramer. Offers span water rent arrears, city bond redemption, and new spring stock at Wooster shops with fashion items from Mrs Ox and Harding & Junk, plus Hayes plans for Cadwell’s spectacles.
Zook and Mary H Kauffman wed at bride’s agent residence by Rev J C Kaufman of Orrville. Yoder and Mary Eby united by Rev N H Weaver. McCance and M J Faust wed at Mr dosse Flack’s residence. Humbert and Mary Mathews married at Lutheran Parsonage Reedaburg by Rev Schiefer. All parties from Wayne County Plain Tp Fredericaburg and surrounding areas.
Market notes from Wooster on March 1877 listing eggs cheese lard dried peaches potatoes hay hides and other staples with per dozen and per unit prices. Grain oats corn barley rye wheat flax and timothy seed priced. dairy items butter cheese and eggs show regional prices. commentary notes price advances and demand across Wisconsin Pennsylvania Ohio and St Louis markets.
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