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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1896

Page

3

Self Made Wasson Pioneer of Wayne County

David Wasson, born March 28, 1833 near Wooster, Ohio, left on a California gold rush to seek fortune, drove sheep to Salt Lake, then mined on the Pacific coast before returning home. He settled in Wayne township, built a handsome farm, and served as Wayne County treasurer, renowned for his independence, energy, and public spirit.

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Settling Estates and Guardianships Across Multiple Cases

Several estate matters, guardianships, and executorships are noted with hearings scheduled or orders issued. Names include John McAlarrap, Ephraim Lehman, Law B McElhente, Moses Krough, Joanna Warner, David Hilly, Robt Major, Jacob Haflfelfinger, Wm Long, Lucian Graber, Wm Schuck, George Miller, Martha Keiffer, and others. Administrative actions cover bonds, appraisals, sales, deeds, and hearings set for May 1 and April dates.

Ephraim Lehman MckElhente Moses Krough Kogan Faylur Gall Real Estate Joanna F Warner John C. France Gale W Moulter George Wo Miller Jacob Miller John Wo Easterday W A Craig C M Samuel and Taylor Miller Geo W Miller Martha S Keiffer Jobs S McKean Maydal Ferguson Margaret A Emma K. Ferguson F. Xs. Landes George Landeg N L. Royer Mathias Arnald Dantel Heller John Verch W A. Geltgey Orphaik Bertha M Oran W. Geltgey William and Frank Mellinger Christian Mellinger Ephriam Lehman Paul B. McElhenie Neal McCoy T. A McCoy John Roesley Wm Walger Iva Daiger Peter Clerc Kuogene Hazelet Iearing Victor Gallagher Mary M. Gallagher Hattie Ulman Otto Ulman Eugene Schaffter Qeo Schaffter David Rudy Maria Wenger John R. Moore Andrew Stoore

Afterdained English Literature Meeting at Pardee Home

English literature notes describe a Wooster gathering at the Pardee home with hospitality and memories. Miss Roberts discussed Early English Religious Drama including Miracle Plays and Moralities, with readings by Miss Edith Botsford. The group plans one more meeting before summer. next focus shifts to pre-Shakespearean English.

Old Pardee Wooster Gnesta Milas Ethel Roberts Miss Roberts Thomas Heywood Edith Botsford

Thursday Club covers Tintoretto and Veronese papers

The Thursday Club's closing meetings study 16th century Italian masters. Mrs Nevins discusses Tintoretto's drawing and impact in Venetian galleries while Miss Hilla reviews Paul Veronese, noting his skill and the vivid color and finish seen in Paris and Venice collections.

Il Tintoretto Venice Miss Hilla Mra Hilla Paal Dal Paris Paul Veronese

Von Kotze and Schrader Duel in Berlin

Count von Kotze and Baron von Schrader fought a pistol duel in Berlin. Schrader was probably fatally wounded while Kotze faced arrest and acquittal amid scandals. Von Kotze had practiced on his father in law’s estate Friedrichsfelde and boasted a perfect hit rate. Schrader received medical care. recovery possible if his condition improves. The Emperor William was notified and may decide on further action.

Conunt von Kotze Baron von Schrader Schrader Kotze Count von Kotze Court von Treschow Atiedrichsfelde Friedrichsfelde von Kotts

Boydston Damage Suit Ends With Five Thousand Verdict

The Boydston damage case involving Mrs. Boydston of Chicago seeking $10,000 from Cleveland Akron & Columbus Railway over Solon Boydston's death at Orrville depot in October 1890 concluded with a verdict of $5,000 for the plaintiff. The trial spanned Wayne County Court of Common Pleas and Circuit Court, with multiple reversals and remands due to errors in verdicts and charges. The latest jury verdict returned this morning after a long trial, as Judge Dowell adjourned for a two-week break for medical treatment.

Te Boydston Chicago Cleveland, Akron & Columbus &. R Solon Boydaton Orrville Wayne County Court of Common Pleas Boydston Dowell Wno Wayne County Circuit Court Tuesay Wellington Stillwell Miliersburg L. Smyser Jason Johnson & Taylor H. R. Smith Geo. Smith Rosa W Funck Smyser L Ft. Critchfield, Jr

Blood stained Cuban war letter from Maximo Gomez

A Cuban revolutionary letter from Maximo Gomez describes ongoing conflict with Spain, noting brutal treatment of wounded and civilians, and predicting continued warfare. It asserts military advantages, plans for spring campaigning, and calls for support against Weyler's forces. Also included are brief news blurbs on global events and local incidents.

Spain Syxon General Weyler America Phillip II Maximo Gomez

Ohio Legislature Passes Electric Execution Plan

In Columbus Ohio April 10 the house passed a senate bill to replace hanging with electric execution for criminals. The law takes effect July 1 1898 but applies only to future cases. The during the day the senate introduced and passed numerous measures including tax reform and county commission actions. The article notes divisions over repealing the Morganthaler tax inquisitor law and lists many bills across public works education and judiciary with multiple lawmakers named.

Coxusnpus, O House Senate Taxation Committee Renate CoLumpus Harbaugh H Butalapillar Seventh Judicial District Avery Horton Hamilton County Miller Oatcall Mr Dana Hart Sullivan United States Boxwell Clark Supreme Court Landis Lanting T Ohio National Ermery Atttawa Williams Hereon Porhst Hamiltoin Ricebaminon Noraeel Hamibin Mernyn Laughlin Woth Rice Harrison Ugty Cremiry Ponhamble Baltumer Thio Trorka Abina Tee Stretiao Helena Sandusky Johnesen Keeso Civil Service House Bi Merryman Franklin County Hoase Bel Madison County Board of Rommisgendrs of Hamilton Janes Hauwing Brown Qromiey Boite Howard Livy Wilber Gaye Mul Myurs Walton Keaping Township Wunty Duyhes Mouthaonl McArthur Lagan County Hendmans Lanning Wes Cocevoses Billa Oe Fylaws Fleischmann Ohta Humane Society Shryock Stanugrepher Muskingum County Dana Arcond Rogers Perry County Park Cleveland Laning Council Oak Harbor Ottawa County Nasenabe Bip van Pelt Punkaungry Bonthard Lagana County Welday Ohio Voyt Ditahrs House Lini S.ath Sbryock Ohio National Goard Cass Piot Civ Hard Counsere O Hess Mills Huffman Leland Moan McBride Cromley Herron Straysell A. B. Colt Sparks Benato Vogt Michigan Shrypek Fayetta County Speier Shatta Geelnad Pojory A. B. Coltze Corumnus Ocromley Adjutant General Cincinnati Hutsinpillor State Board of Architecture McLaughlin Shryook Signal Corps and Hospital Corps Probate Common Pleas Court Flowehmann Balto

Ottawa school bill mocked by papers in Canada

The St James Gazette ridicules the Ottawa school bill calling it a farce and notes politicians will not fight for states rights while the Manitobans view the issue as purely political. The Globe accuses the opposition of obstruction that harms their own side.

Lespes St James Quazette Ottawa Charles Tapper The Globe House of Commons

Winnipeg to Host Battle Over Parochial School Question

A forecast from Wiswsiea notes Winnipeg will see a major political clash as Sir Charles Tupper heads west after Ottawa's session. Conservatives invite him to run, Liberals push Hon Wilfred Laurier to oppose, with the parochial school question set to be the central issue in a likely historic election fight.

Winnipeg Ottawa Charles Tupper Wilfred Laurier Forth Place Canada

Ohio Legislature Debates Death Penalty and Public Welfare

April 11 report from Corunum Ohio covers house and senate actions including proposed measures on camp meetings and pauper children, plus a resolution for funding electric chair apparatus and a bill to abolish the death penalty. Also noted are bills on juror impaneling, architecture examinations, and probate distributions. Colonel John A Cockerill obituary details follow with life highlights and war service.

Coruunve Cang Bolin Spear Ohio National Yard Moore Judiciary Committee

Confessing Holmes Confession Reveals Murder Obsession

A damaged newspaper page outlines a confession by an unnamed killer claiming 27 murders with possible further acts. It notes the writer’s disturbing self-portrayal, fascination with violence, and alleged moral collapse while seeking notoriety and money. The piece comments on the chilling, almost theatrical self-portrait and the author’s rejected attempt at remorse.

Murderer Found Near Tallmadge in Flora Stone Case

John Smith, a 17 year old farm hand from Troy, Ohio, is arrested for the murder of Alvin N Stone, his wife Flora, and Ira Stillson near Tallmadge. He had been discharged two weeks earlier by Stone and admits questions but offers no clear motive, though Flora Stone’s father suspects a connection to his attentions to her. The suspect, also known as Romulus Cotelli Smith, cooperates with investigators after initial denial and confession parts.

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Bezin Beall Wasson Real Eustate Blorian Schaffter, Recorder Benj F Clapper Anthony H Owens Dalton Abraham Tawney Christian Smith Joan C. Sehaad George Graf Canaan Township John M.B. Ther James A. Newark Eb, Lawn Nettie Abler Chester Township Sarah Kroft John W. Lehman W. H. Smith Geo. Adams J. W. Seavers Samu HH. Miller Fred J. Miller Sarah A. Gocbnauer J.C. Harvey George Schnitz H. Owens Datton Henry Morris Et al Alvin Morris Clinton Township Frank N. Dennis Charles W. Dennis Milton Township James A. Newkirk Henry Langell Ih Wooster Het Port OQ Wartel Ndia Woon T Catharine A Wooten Albert Mee Henry Hebuch Catharine Alla Wayne County Probate Court John McAlarrap Lidle R. B. Brown Jacob W. Clappper Sarah Clapper Elizabeth Quinby Sarah E Carr Carr Giovanni Tintoretto and von Kotze Eotn Agalo Gomez Qaartera Wanuisatosx Prieident Palma Cuban de Loguatron Mud Gomez Alec Iran Ters the Globe Drookion New York Cuba Matin Europe Aschman B Steel Casting Company Hav Gifford Seventh Day Adrontists Parkersburg Sherrif John Hanchey Milligan St.Loma Francis Heron A.B. Minehall Willian R. O. Sarde Iveoee Ramet Will Ohio Peanitentiary Manitoba of London Tupper and Laurier Seventy-Second “Assembly John A Cockerill Denly Egypt Cam Apali John A Cakenll Corr-Spondent Stepheard’s John Cocke Soent Grove Alains Glu Volunterr Shiloh Joba Adim Ley Holt Gomem Dean Joon A Payer Baroy Torkshorne Kuen Pso Sto Lome Joseph Tolitzer Joly Slaylack Cockertl Constantinephe Waarington Jeph Pulitzer Neilee der Peert NATO Ofl Pressee Rave Coban Teaergenia Gising the Butchers Mach Teathle Hyvana Nomio Toauaticane Sy Soldi Gentral San Antonio Margneg Datates Pan Martin Havana Othe Geabril Victoria Farma Sagua Teang Sax Azeni Miranda Goalwat Big Tron Apmi Jl -R Dan & Company Straesiano Borin Washington Hense Solmittea Au Drailay Menu Fpraygrort Seventh Congressional District George Denny M. Coolmbe S. Louis R. P. Stole St. Clair McKinley Mary Lord Dimmick Miss Vanderbilt Miss Whitney Marie Lord Dimmick Creneral Benjamin Harrison St. Thomas’ Church Wesley Brown Bexjanty Mamison Mint Whitney Moniek Bob Tury Danae Durin Pinehor Riel Parker Prius Amd Tom Amfis Fitgjosn Gaegerd Jean Jamin Betes Roy Syst Wen Oga Babette Vyas Tstears Gream Dr Browar Dir Cason Wallan Woarte Han Prin Tessie Wan Gamera Harnson John Fo Parker Treery Tabbott Ramedell Tarotenant Parker Pinchot Strane Waener Mir Mes Verehior 2 Emtrey Park Dime & R Po Art AK Brida Prince Albert Tracy A John F Parker Desbrosses Street Frank Thompson John Anceyy Srgreas Veretha Wstion Carser Mare Ourrs Ballwin Pace Lake Mobepe New Jersey Tausda Curry A. PA Bitterly Denonnerd Inong Renk Wastisetas Folporemmatiers Srr Pepie Duces Roy Lata Novi Strugg Sprngats Aphipeia Maine Bartlett Dem Caresthy de Sera Furtier Holmes Vie Saya He Mon Hasse Mainnik Willams Ammianister Qood Amd Athean Gand Satan Atlee Sabaerite Lire Eet Eutcan FOR Velen New York Weekly Tribune ISDE Couretry Lue World Adaily Lane Wooster Republican Republican Geo W. Rest Tribune Batlding Tiibune Ali Id
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