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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1881
Page
3
The fragment notes an April 14 1881 Thursday edition printed the day before, with offers for newspaper copies. It mentions Elknap's News Depot and advertising agents Gao P Bowen Co New York, stating recognition of the Kamanican paper and price expectations.
fragmented OCR shows train identifiers Express No 4 No 2 Level 1 and Mail No 2 with times 2 35 8 45 2 02 9 40 11 20 5 3 3 44 7 40. Late al references GOING LAST and GOING WEST with A. Pro P 1055.4 in the line.
A sprawling Wooster column surveys civic changes, business ventures, and notable residents. It notes mayoral and council transitions, railroad talks, a new telephone exchange, court cases from Fredericksburg, and local enterprises from Nice’s hat shop to Lehr & Smith’s agricultural hall.
Death tolls Wooster oldest citizens as three veterans vanish within two days. Megers, Van Houten, Kirkwood, and Lusk memorialized. Van Houten dies suddenly after a day at work and a late stroll, likely heart congestion. Kirkwood passes after a long life, Coroner Lask dies, funeral arrangements noted.
A letter from President Schwiertz reports securing capital in New York to build the Marginal railroad, with grading to start within two months. Pittsburgh Council supportive, Marginal bill likely to pass by a large majority, and the project aims to begin work soon despite prior gloom and Gould backer withdrawals.
The report lists a Saturday glass ball trap match between Woorawah and Frank Milham with twenty balls each at 18 yards, and notes wagers. It also contains a business notice from Hinkvey Howard & Co asking debtors in Wooster to settle claims within three weeks, with directions to Howard’s office on West Liberty Street, Maurvey Hawanp, Wooster, dated April 11, 1881.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for support during bereavement. Also mentions Wooster Brush Works sales and favors home industries. Narrates a March 29 wedding of H. Staurer and Julia Maurer with Dr Wiles and Maurer family hosting a celebratory feast.
A local printer offers full line letter heads bill heads note heads and blotters on white or colored paper with optional tabs printed at request at the office of the printer.
A wedding in Wayne County united Miss Essie Langell and Mr. Frank Logan at 8 PM officiated by Rev. John Truesdall. Over sixty guests attended a lavish repast amid congratulations and gifts at Dr Daniel Lange's residence on East Liberty Street.
The ceremony joined Frank Cort Brown of Marion and Miss Currier at 7 PM Tuesday at the Al¢H Church on Center Street, officiated by Rev. John L. Gage of Worthington. After, about sixty guests shared a generous repast at Mr Ellis’s home before evening of conversation and gifts. The newlyweds departed for Denver California to begin their life together, with many friends extending best wishes.
A loss notice reports five keys and a shag buttoner missing last Saturday evening in the eastern city area. A reward is offered by L Young & Son at No 3gsouth Market St. Also contains a cake recipe with Banner Baking Powder instructions was included in the text.
The Reform Church choir presented a splendid program on Thursday evening drawing a large crowd and strong applause. Director Prof Briegger led the singing with Belle Carnes at piano and organ, and the ensemble earned high praise for its talent and welcome encore.
A fragment lists De Hoven and Duaprez Benedicts minstrel show praised by Boston papers as top entertainment. It mentions guest performances at Quinby Opera House on April 19 and a porters’ oyster lunch shop, with references to local sponsors and a ladies’ gratitude card noting a Friendship Quilt gift to Mrs. Lucurus Site in Breve, Ohio, April 11, 1881.
The Chair of the English Reform Church returns thanks to all who aided their court and to the public for liberal patronage. Members of the Cuork express gratitude for the assistance and patronage received during the event.
Pomona Grange of Wayne County plans two sessions at Apple Creek Grange Hall on April 28. Afternoon program includes 1st business Flower gardening by Lister Jik Pidkerton. 3rd Vegetable gardening by Sister Sinclair Johnson. 4th Work to improve home life by Wortley Lecturer Ltd. reports from sub Granges. Evening session confers 5th degree in fall form. good attendance encouraged. Secretary Jancesnt, Sec.
An advertisement touts Demree’s discovery for a clear white complexion. It claims dramatic skin whitening after a single trial and notes availability at the Republican office. Mentioned wedding stationery and locations Blain lower Leaf Roya Windsor Ingleside Woodbine Victor ia.
Wooster April 14 1981 market listing shows prices for dried peaches dried apples white beans potatoes and tallow. Includes commodity items like flour corn rye barley seeds and clover seed with retail figures and unit counts as corrected by J Frick dealer in Wooster.
The arrivals were fair and mostly of the don Tonto medina grades. The market was full with prices 25 to 350 lower than last week's closing quotients. Demand was mainly local trade with receipts light and market weak.
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