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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1895

Page

2

Political turmoil and economic headlines of early 1890s era

A blend of editorial opinions and local notices covers Republican victories and Democratic resistance, questions about taxation fairness for rich versus poor, the impact of copper and oil monopolies, and calls for civic improvements. It notes Cleveland’s stance, standard oil influence, and local infrastructure debates around Jer omeville, Ashland, and Wayne counties with community sentiment warning against costly projects.

Natural gas strike sparks buzz in West Salem village

In West Salem Ohio on April 17 residents buzzed over a gas strike 400 feet deep with a six inch pipe lighting the night. The find coincides with rising oil prices and local residents talk of organizing companies to lease land. The boom stirs speculation of future oil wealth among the town’s citizens.

WooOsTek West Salem Guch Birde Ladies of the Christian Church Swang Toronto Elmer Mitchell Grace Geigeya Maggie Freeze Watson Jes McCay

Local Notes Highlight School Contest and Construction

Local notes announce a Demorest medal contest at Bloyd's school Franklin township on Saturday April 20 with contestants H H Taggart Bertha Correil J E Albright Ethel Keelar W W Newstetter and Pearl Kimber and music by a Wooster glee club. Another item notes Chester township Education Board approving Lyman S Warner of Plain Ohio for Sub District No 5 school building at 2272 consideration with Wm Hummer as brick contractor.

Charlie Lawhead Demorest Bloyd Gilmore Dayton Water Trustees Dayton Water Supply Co Robison West Wooster Heinz Pickle

Orrville Outlook 6000. Church steps to save on costs

Orrville Outlook reports a church plan to employ sexton and janitor work by four rotating members from the congregation to save about 90 dollars, apply part toward parsonage debt, while local industries including planing mills, milling, and machine works signal strong demand and growth for 95. News covers fires, social events, and shipping of livestock and horses, with community updates from Wooster and Orrville.

Board of Trustees Reading Planing Mill Baughman Manufacturing Co Orrville Machine Co Russia Orrville (Flour) Milling Co H. M Wertz North Main Street Town Hall Orrville Pilione Club Allamis Boston Buffalo G. Cook Potarday R. Cook

Dalton to Have a New Town Hall

Dalton plans a joint town and township building project. A meeting next Tuesday will finalize arrangements. The town to fund 800 from insurance and 400 rent, with a lease for years, to erect a two story brick building at the corner of the old site.

Dalton Birdie Casner Maggie Brown Akron Aliss Maggie Carria Mra. Levi Cleveland Mra. Johnson Oldaughter Hardin County A. W.johnson

Athenian society declamation contest draws a small crowd

The annual declamation contest at Kanke chapel drew a nice crowd last Saturday night. Five men competed for honors, with performances including violin and piano solos and several declamations such as The Chariot Race and Toussaint L'Ouverture.

Athenwan Society Kanke Chapel Robert F. Fitch C. A. Hunt Pa R. Hickok Claudius Cynthia Fred A. Kudler Kingsley F. G. Maurer Toussaint L

Dalton era life notes and local happenings

Erwin Gardner visits Fredericksburg. Dalton residents host guests from Cleve land and Martins Ferry. Miners work steady loading eight to nineteen flats daily. Church events include Easter services and a Christian Endeavor Society. Local moves, visits, illnesses, births, and school notes fill a dense chronicle of daily life in East Union township.

Erwin Gardner Fredericksburg Kidd Baby Elsie Cleveland James Buchanan Cochran Mamie Martin’s Ferry Dalton Clairt McDowell Nettle Kosler J. Son

Local lodge notes Wooster Waeree meetings and honors

Fraternal notices from Wooster and Waeree record lodge meetings for Red Men Uncas Tribe 67 and Ladies Maccabees Judge, with recent officers, programs, and bereavement. Mentions Reading The New Law, solos, and social times. Also notes survival of members, various corps histories, and upcoming events in April.

Wene Rebekah Lodge Wooster Mame Palmer Frank Runkle Rebecca Jennie Lerch Lodge Order of Red Men

Loafing Lad Implicates Boy in Thefts At Wooster Bake Shop

Romeo Zarr, a baker for John Meier, reported a silver watch stolen from the bake shop nail. Frank Kostenbader, 15, was taken into custody after Marshal Elisperman linked him to the theft. Kostenbader admitted guilt after further inquiry and led to where the watch was discarded. He faces commitment to the Boy's Industrial School at Lansister. the boy previously had trouble at home and with authority.

Romeo Zarr John Meier Marshal Elisperman Zarr Frank Kostenbader Wm. Kostenbader Kostenbader Klsperman Kostenbacher Poy D. Nice Lansister

Fisherman Joe and the stubborn fish tale

A recounts of a fisherman named Joe and his dog in a yard tale. The expert angler J ai of the W and LJE is noted. A large fish with two scales tight to a bat appears, the tale notes the slow, arduous removal of scales. The cooking claim is that the fish is not finished yet and Joe fears the dog may suffer indigestion.

Mia van Doorn Florida Ferguson Goven Cleveland Guthria Kluver Hoff C HK Whensetler Elyria Canaga Jacob Kissinger Ata Lew Meno Snell Canaan Tenney J. Ai W. & Lje Sca Sa Joe

Officer Stacy shoots man at Stark Siding near Canton

Special Officer G M Stacy of the Pittsburg railroad shot and killed James G Riley aged 28 of Geneva at Stark Siding while on official business with Officer Weir. The incident occurred as Riley fled across a field during a disturbance by four tramps. The coroner and doctors conducted a postmortem, ruling the cause of death a bullet wound from Stacy's revolver. Stacy posted bail and awaits a hearing.

M Stacy Alliance Pittsburg Ft. Wayne & Chicago Railway James G Riley Geneva Stacy Mr. Stacy Mr Stacy Canton [Infirmary McQuate Filley Bone Gaen Meyer Ausiday Allignge

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