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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1897

Page

3

Wooster Daily notes and social items mix Easter plans

Palm Sunday signals steady pace in Wooster area with Easter events, civic reorganizations, and local personalities in motion. Trustees reorganization set for April 29. city bonds, police hires, and council caucus loom as officials prepare for duties.

Tha Board of Water Works Trustees Masters Miles Fred Snyder Harriet Snyder Col BR. G. Ingersoll Wooster Chase Silver Marjorie Slilver Orrville Jeffries Pittsburg David Myers Lodi John McSweeney Gev Clapper Canton Gilbert K Monroe John F. Setherling Akron Toulmin & Whittemore Cleveland W. W. Garver University of Wooster B. F Experiment Station

Local Notes on Residents and Health Occurrences

Fr accompanied by her gall Dr Campbell of that plate. John J Blandford remains bedbound with congested fire leg from blood poisoning. Nellie McHenry is Mrs John Webster. Her headband roles with Willoughby Still. Miss Mabel Coa returns home after visit with sister Mrs A B Remick of Chicago. W D Foss and wife left for Pittaburg to seek a big order while Mrs Foss visits relatives.

Bilby Franks Doylestown J. B. Taylor James B. Meech Geo. Corbus Morris, Ill Martin Funck Louise Quinby Harcourt Place Seminary Alk Geo. Feightner Columbus Slater J.S. B. Overholt Glenns Falls N. Y C. S. Overholt Allen Clark New York Clark Sultana Xenia P. L. Horn Laura Klinger Manafield Mabel Coe Chicago Wooster Urban E. Richards Niatawell Ontario John St. Richards Lestawell Landis Springville L. A. Pattengill Cleveland Thomas P. Shepherd Cleveland Medical College Shepherd Burlington Lows Geo. Kratz Or. Kratz Alice Bryant Edith Adams Ethel Bell Florence Kipfer May Yarnell Emma Meeks Daisy Swartz Mabel Kipfer Jamie Gesselman Florence Miller Flossy Foss Isabell McAnaney Willie Geiselman Charley Thompson Walter McClarran Miles Snyder Harry Kipfer Wade McClarran Grover Swartz Frank Greer Erpent Dunlap Walter Cameron John Swartz Fredrice Lee Mann Glenn Harry Clifford Harry Forrest Garver Tagen Keister Broa Victor Newkirk Bigpraire T. B. Hoover Wellsville Mra J. D. Beer Red Haw Ashland County T. E B. Keeler West Salem Bertha Johnson E. P. Frink W. P. Snyder Illinois Charles Mann James R. Mann Lorain Joseph Maurer Hattie Norris Logansport Ind D W. Fletcher Larwill A. W J. M. Quinby W. C. Myers Abbey Haymaker Warren Warren Quinby Aunter Corbett Frank Barrett Salem W. H. Mallins John F. Barrett Richard Atkins David Atkins Mr. Atkins Dr. Campbell John J. Blandford Nellie McHenry John Webster Willoughby Still Mabel Coa A. B. Remick W. D. Foss Pittaburg

Justices Elected in Wayne County Townships

J E Applebaugh reports certificates of election for several Justices of the Peace including SN Harry-Franklin Samuel Snyder-Paint Lewis Bopp and D W McQuire-Chester Levi Neiswanger-Baughman Joseph Gallagher-Greene and Joseph McGlewen-Cangan. They were elected in Congress Plain Clinton Salt Creek townships but not yet certified due to required expense accounts and a 32 fee accompanying township clerk certificates.

J. E. Applebaugh Wayne County Justice of Peace

County Plans Repairs to Court House and Buildings

County Commissioners vote to repair roofs on the Court House and county structures to curb future costs. Engineers Mossser Pocock and Miller favor front renovations to match the Court House, with water closets to be updated. Attornies agree that if the change occurs, now is the time given rising material costs.

Court House Mesars Hlosser Pocock Miller

Founder of Austen Assigns To Creditors In Plain Township

John Austen of Plain township assigns all personal property about 630 acres of land and 40 Austen town lots to Fred Haller Wooster to cover debts. He cites plummeting land prices from 80 to 100 per acre to under 20. Assets about 20000, liabilities 18000, with no preference given.

John Austen Plain Township Austen Fred Haller Wooster Lain Township Eddy Eddy Field Toledo Richard Waite M H K. Waite U.S. Supreme Court Austen Terra Cotta Co

Explosion damages Davis laundry site amid dynamite mishap

Several couples listed appear in a fragmentary social note as a blasting accident occurred while Smith and Keller prepared to drill behind Davis' laundry. At 12 feet a dynamite charge stuck to the casing requiring detonation. the blast tore a ground hole, shifted the laundry, and shattered front office glass as the drill progressed to 85 feet. An ad blitz follows for Fogleson's Telegraph School, Easter millinery, and D Nice's shoes and hats.

Smith & Keller Davis

Wooster Council weighs appeal over $5000 damages case

City Council held a special session to decide whether to take the Weaver damages case to higher courts or pay the $5,000 judgment. A.8. McClure advised reversing the decision and city liability was avoided. Yost outlined six trial days and appeals, with McClure & Smyser hired to try the Circuit Court action for $500 then $160 more if needed.

Alice Weaver City of Zaring McClure Expressmen Creighead’s Grocery Yost Circuit Court Yeat McClure &Smyser

Clinton township school convention at Shreve Church of Christ

A Friday afternoon and evening school convention in Shreve at the Church of Christ features Praize Service led by L. B and A 2.15, Sunday School Legipp with Mr. Garrett at 2:25, and Teaching prep by A Butler Plimpton O. Discussions and solos by Emma May and others. Sessions cover attendance, citizenship, and good order with speakers including Roland Woodard and J O Campbell D D in Wooster Ohio.

Ohio E. A. Manges Madison Wooster Township Wooster Canton City Infirmary Aultman Hospital Roberta Maud Beelby Michigan Clinton Township Church of Christ Shreve Legipp A A Garrett A. Butler Plimpton Emma May Misa d. EK Erie Mia

Assessors of Wayne County Named in Election List

Wayne County assessors began work after receiving supplies from County Marshall. Elected officials include Paint Avraham Pfister in West Lebanon, L. Berg in Sugarcreek, F. E. Tracy in Sugarcreek, and numerous precint leaders such as J. F. Stotler Chippewat, J. C. Barnhart Sterling, G. A. Starn Greene, C. A. Graber East Union, J. A. Woodruff Saltcreek, Josiah Morr Franklin, Elias Langell Wooster, Ignac Sorith Wayne, Chas Orr Canaan, John Double 2nd Prect, John McGuff 3rd Prect, C Craven Chester, D J Webster Plain, David Autchinson Clintone, and ward officers in Wooster new assignments.

Wayne County Aafistor Milton — Bittman John C. Shook Sterling J. C. Barnhart Greene G. A. Starn Isaac Shriber East Union C. A. Graber A.L. Thompson Saltcreek J. A. Woodruff Laurer Franklin Josiah Morr Wooster Elias Langell Wayne Ignac Sorith Canaan Chas Orr John Double John McGuff Chester C Craven Plain D. J. Webster Clintone David Autchinson Jos Housekeeper C. Hubbell N. J. Smith W. B France James M. Oberta

Oddball Grand Councilor convenes in Youngstown

The Grand Councilor of Ohio meets in Youngstown on April 38th with George A. Fisher as representative and Dawson as alternate from Wayes Council No. 18 Wooster. The item also notes widespread patent activity and promotes Chamberlains remedies and local millinery and clothing sales in Wayne County stores.

Ohio Youngstown George A. Fisher Dawson Wayes Wooster

Wooster Mill Seeks 1000 Stave Bolts Inquiry

Notice from Wooster mill offering 1000 stave bolts for delivery. For further information inquire at the mill, W28.

Wooster

Ameri can Chemical Co Shoe Blacking Price Cut

Rochester NY firm offers guaranteed shoe blacking in two box sizes priced at 5c and 10c, with large 10c boxes at 6c or two for 10c and small 1c size at 1c or two for 1c. Claiming superior perfection, stock overhang drives cut. Craighead.

American Chemical Co Rochester N. Y United States Craighead

Auction Sale Details From Orrville Ohio Caption

Auction notes describe a sale of feeders and market classes with export buyers and Kate in attendance. The text mentions a ceremony or event with a party or organizer named Winkler in Orrville Ohio.

Ments Kate Tos AW Szgwinkler Orrville Ohio

Local Building Boom Promises Many New Homes

Remodelling and new construction surge across town with plans for a Hall Court and County Office. Miss Meahi Beall Ave cottage and Prof J Rickman residences underway. Judge Taggart contracts for upscale homes. Count Commissioners authorize 4000 remodeling funds. architect Julian Jeffries leads the projects amid town housing growth.

Meahi Spink Street J. Te ‘Rickman Madison Hill Frank Taggart Jamea A. Newkirk Beallave Albert'Bhups D. Q. Liggett Homestead Julian Jeffries Hasicharge Nd Im Wooster Bowman’ Street Samuel Ames J. Webster Mey Hag Buckeye Qverton

Court actions and local trials in Wayne County

Wayne County Court of Common Pleas convened with Judge Frank Taggart on the bench. Cases heard include Hoegner vs Franke for a $150 promissory note and a key ruling on sidewalk and sewer assessment methods for Wooster properties. Beet sugar project discussed in Creston with tests planned and election results noted for sub district No. 1. Local church meetings and illnesses reported.

Court of Common George Bepisinoff Swartz Dan Taggart jState Ye. Woodruff John Z. Maxwell Milleraburg Wayne County Court of Common Pleas Frank Taggart Hoegner Morr & Helder Richard Lee Applecreek J.H S.j Hall City of Wooster H. 8. Swartz W. C. Y Oat Duy Heagner Vs. Frank Plaintiff Woosarzx AzruBnio Creston Almeetog Creston Vegetable Growpre’ Association Hay’s Hall gSstate Creston A. Tenney John Beath Tenney Canaan Arthur T. Reed Wellat Tna Uberin O.byterian Boston Reed Alfred Ault Bright Geo, Shriner Beot Erie W. McGlewen

Box of Vitrified Clay Reveals Coin Treasure

A box of vitrified clay found near Oscar Rhodes in Wayne county excites locals. An elderly inscriptioned chest contained 17 coins of varied shapes and sizes, resembling aluminum and floatable on water, with a serpent and rising sun motif. A tomahawk fragment and a large stone were unearthed nearby before planned dynamite blasting. Rhodes declined a big offer from Chicago collectors to preserve the relics for viewing at his home. Nearby, seven-year-old Dr. George Lehr was bruised but survived after an accident with a wagon on South Market Street.

Hanson Ashland Wooster Wayne County Lehr i S Oan Late Township Oscar Rhodes Thesa Camp Repusli- Rhodes Waton Consedo Rhodeéd Rhodes Chicago Uniqaé ‘Collecting Co Shreve George J. E. Russell South Walnut Street South Market ‘Street J. W. Lehr

Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Relief From Severe Piles

A letter from Henry Thomas of Columbus Ohio endorses the Pyramid Pile Cure, claiming four boxes cured years of protruding piles with no opiates. The ad touts painless nightly application, notes constipation can hinder cure, and urges readers to order from Pyramid Drug Co of Albion Michigan for a small booklet.

Acace Henry Thomas Hosack Ave Col Pyramid Drug Wo Albion Mich

Also Mentioned on This Page

H. N. Matear Reader Key Qrrgilla Crescent Wayne County’ Board of Deputy Supervisors of Elections Holmes County Democratic Central Committee Emmet Les Bahl Somes Point Andrew Anderson Boston Piano Co Andrew McMonigal Frank P. Kent Fogueson School of Telegraphy Pennsylvania J. W. Bricker Smithville Buckley Ot Lybarger Gap T. W. O. Beebe J.D. Avisses Dayton Mian Lauriene T ‘Mansfield Geetandepen Wooater Meronaersburg Canfield Austen Assigns Times Henry Fisher Mary M. Geratenschhlazer C.M. Holmes Viola Sigler Wm. J. Patton Carrie BE. Lebo Ira A. Boff Mary A Whitmar Camine Lombardi Carolina Gentile Charless Sas Nellie Mann Fogleson Telegraph W. Marvin & Co Latbach & Boyd's D. Nice Uaje Cheap, Harding & Co Beebe Joiner Allen P.Q Hillsdale Co Thomas D. Nice’s Laubach & Boyd Vane Lady's Crescent Harding & C Wat Ohio State Experiment Station Wayne, County Ape & Peck Everett Craighead & Co Alb Gauelan Havdng Osea Clinton Opnepiog Express Chalraster Charles Haupart Sap Public Schools Wooster O Quartette Rov J. O. Campbell D. D Weoster Latha Collier Eld W.L. Woodard Chamberlain J.W. Vaughn Oakton Apr Wayne Country W. J. Winkler Homich M. E W.I. M.glenen James Galentine New Street A. L. Ober Creston Dramatic Club Tony Creston Creamery Louisa Griswold Sherman Griswold Epworth League and Christian Endeavor Society Wooster Markets Tyler Tod AS AlZn LL Berssford Beliab Tallor Laeee Stock Lo Est Fees Sure Fit Wading Bulls Ste Archer House Ren Bloss Kne D. L. Freedlander Frick’s Maes One Price Clothier West Liberty Street Whester Wooster Nat. Bank Nate Siaan Dayton Spice Mills Co Dayton, Ohio Bryson’s Bargain Store RESCO Sele WY Doan Dean Proctor & Chail's William Keehn South Street
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