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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1896
Page
4
Notice from the Republican Printing Co in East Liberty warns that copy for advertisements must be submitted by noon to insure same-day insertion. Wednesday April 16, 1896 programs and tickets will be issued near the office. late notices incur higher rate charges.
Saturday items note 42 teachers seeking certificates, a $50 000 school bonds election planned for April 20, and a $1 021.84 charge for April election costs. Reports cover operettas, long distance outages, carnivals, horse sales, citizenship grants, and local court cases in Wayne County and Wooster.
A crowded day in Wooster as residents welcome guests from Cleveland Bowling Green and Chicago, with many locals and travelers passing through. Attends a funeral, wedding notices, and multiple social calls across East Liberty Street and nearby towns.
Michele Fillepoto, youngest of two Italian chicken thieves, planned to marry a dark-eyed Italian woman while awaiting sentencing. He claimed to be a good man, but authorities including Rev. F Ankley and Sheriff Garver opposed the match, warning the union should not be allowed while he is in custody. The couple had sought a priest for the ceremony, but the plan was blocked. The wind shifts and spring nears as local ads appear.
The Board of Education deferred a Monday vote on a $50,000 schoolhouse bond issue after determining the process must follow Australian ballot law. Officials say certification to the State Supervisors of Election is pending, with potential county costs around $130 if held.
Charles Kistler aged about 20 son of Geo Kistler of West Wooster suffered severe scalds at the J N Boor and Bon saw mill. While packing barrel hoops into hot water he slipped in. He was removed, treated with oil, and taken home. Dr Kinney says injuries painful but not likely to be serious. Kistler was new to the mill and formerly a printer in Akron.
A J Kimpflin’s funeral at Akron Sunday drew a large crowd despite many Wooster friends being unable to attend. Rev E R B Willard led services at the residence on West Exchange Street with music by the McPherson quartette. The procession to Glendale cemetery was headed by the Canton Grand Army Band, while the Eighth Regiment band entered in uniform without instruments. Attendees included Akron Knights of Lythias Battery II Co B and several German societies. Pallbearers were H G Rogers Gus Smith and McPherson quartette members John Lamparter Elmer Zimmerman Chas Brouse Bruce Wilson. About 2,000 people crowded the house to listen and the floral tributes were abundant.
William Crook of Leetonia aged 69 dies after long illness. Postmaster Chand in Leetonia left for town. he is father of Mrs J F Marchand who has been at his bedside. Also notices Cyrus Segner 88, Wooster resident for 66 years, dies at Massillon. Mary A Craighead 61 dies in Wooster after apoplectic stroke. Grace E Ross and John W Halbert wed in Wooster. James W Winkler and wife celebrate 50th wedding anniversary in Orrville.
James Desvoignes and Dora M Reed. Finga M Speer and Bertha L Mack. Om, T Henry and Mrs Elizabeth Fabe John W Hurlbert and Grace Edna Rogs.
The Wooster Ohio post office lists remaining advertised letters as of Saturday April 11 1896. Ladies include Edith Clark Miss Macrary Minnie Hooper Miss Anna White two Mrs Elizabeth Eccles. Gentlemen include Milt Boyer J B Hostetler William Babb E E Rankie A J Bering A R Rover Joan F Marchano P M.
Bailey of Millersburg reports in Washington that Ohio’s 17th District leans Democratic but statewide support is uncertain after campaign-style attacks. Ex Gov Campbell’s path to national win is doubtful, with Ohio resistance noted due to his prior rhetoric.
An advertisement offers watches with monthly payment options. H Bradshaw, jeweler and optician, located on the west side of Square in Wooster, Ohio, invites customers to visit for a fitting and payment plan.
A brief notice requests readers to inform borrowers that home delivery costs 12 cents weekly, announcing delivery to the recipient at their own door and referencing carrier orders.
Cogsocton April 12 The Republican county convention yesterday passed a resolution authorizing George A Hay to choose the delegates to the Seventeenth district convention to be held at Newark April 22 Mr Hay is a candidate for delegate to the Republican national convention He has announced the following delegation E L Lybarger James Glenn H H Gaskell W H Crawford John Carhart L K Anderson Frank Stone A D Preston C B McCoy W S Miller David Davis B W Daugherty James Scott T J Platt and Matthew Crawford
Wayne county Prohibitionists met at the Herald office and named delegates and alternates for the State convention at Windsay on Tuesday April 21. Delegates include W. W. Wallace J. T. Wisner Rev F. H. Simpson Rev Z Cochel D. H. Harter Rev J. F. Smith Dr W. W. Urlley and Rev E. D. Barnett. Alternates include Benj Hohrer James Rittenhouse J. W. Mcevlarran D. E. Folty H. S. Baker Harvey Starn D. F. Wiles Henry Bittner and L N Keifer. The county ticket nominating convention was set for late June with date left open.
D E Robinson faced a frightened horse on East Liberty Street when a paper on the pavement near City Building spooked it. The animal kicked and bolted past Morrison’s barber shop and Archer House before being halted in the road. No injuries or major damage reported.
Henry G. Ratt and his family and neighbors fought a fierce blaze after a lightning strike last Saturday on the Chester township barn. The hay and flames threatened the roof, but a 100 barrel cistern aided by Henry Katt’s perilous rescue saved the building though the hay was ruined. Katt stood in water nearly an hour, rescuing about 30 barrels, recovered but near frozen and ill for some time. The barn had been struck previously two years ago and insured with East Union Fire Insurance Co.
Cod by Frick reports local grain prices in Wooster with wheat flour corn rye and barley activity. Dealers Tyler and others list per bushel rates and market notes amid mixed demand and scattered illegible OCR fragments.
County Auditor Marshall issued supplies and instructions to 21 assessors, 10 of whom have prior terms. Names listed by township include Paint, Lebanon, Chippewa, Milton, Greene, East Union, Salt Creek, Franklin, Wooster, Wayne, Canaan, Congress, Chester, Plain, and Wooster wards. In Plain township school election 40 women voted, pitting James W. Wilson against David M. Bittner with 43 votes each after a tense contest.
From Tuesday's Daily journal Frank Kent lies reported terribly injured yesterday by a fall in the Lutheran church. He rests as well as could be expected with Dr. G. W Ryall noting favorable condition though amputation of the right leg may be needed. William Aitkenhead on the scaffold escaped with only slight injuries. Mrs Myrtle Rice of Wayne township seeks divorce from Charles Rice citing cruelty adultery and threats to shoot.
An old ad lists Bacon's Celery King and Wright's Celery Capsules as nerve tonics for ailments from dyspepsia to nervous exhaustion. It promotes free samples, 100 days of treatment for $1 and asserts ease of use, no taste, no gripe, with a money-back guarantee. Also notes subscription offer for Cleveland Weekly Republican via Wooster office.
Dr Hartzman endorses a non patent digest aid made from pure pepsin and fruit salts. The tablets soothe the stomach rather than irritate bowels, aiding digestion and rest for recovery. Request a sample through your druggist or contact Stuart Co Marshall, Michigan for circulars.
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