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Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1897

Page

3

Wayne County Sunday Schools Elect Delegates to State Convention

The Wayne County Sabbath School Association Executive Committee met at the Orrville Presbyterian Church on Tuesday April 18 and elected delegates to the State Convention in Toledo June 8 9 and 10. Delegates include J P Hutchison Chas Haupert W A Naffziger and others. 1,500 delegates will be entertained in Toledo, Wayne County to provide lodging, meals and breakfast for 20 delegates. Wooster was chosen for the next County Convention in October.

Wayne County Sabbath School Association Presbyterian Chaurch Orrville Toledo J. P. Hutchison Shreve Chas. Haupert Wooster W. A. Naffziger Reedsburg Lehman Madisonburg Josephine Martin Frederickaburg Mr. Allen T. W. Orr, Esq R. A. Leisy Marshallville Clara Gepford West Salem J. Troxell A. H. Cross W. B. Porter Cleveland Charles Baupert J. C. Schultz Mra RB. J. Smith M. E. Gordon Mary E. Gordon

Farmers' Union Meeting Programme at Lattasburg Hall

Programme for the Farmers' Union meeting at Lattasburg town hall on Tuesday evening May 4 1897 covers hog raising fertilization corn culture potato culture poultry raising and related recitations and talks by Lida Painter Verna Swinehart J. W. Troxel Solomon Babb A A Ogden Mra J Swinehart and others with L PIPER as secretary.

Farmers’ Union Lattasburg Town Hall Oliver Frank Lida Painter Wm. Thompson M. B. Painter A. D. Fetters W. R. Kamp Verna Swinehart J. W. Troxel Solomon Babb A. A. Ogden Wm. Pittenger J. S. Swinehart Mra J. Swinehart L. Piper

Well Filled Afternoon at Presbyterian Church

The 1st Presbyterian church parlor and social rooms hosted two events from the Wednesday program. The Young Ladies Missionary Society April meeting featured an India talk by Mrs Helen Jeffies Angell absent speaker, plus Ruth Johnson on Freedmen work and Josephine M Barnes on rapid city growth and religion. Evening brought a Senior Y P S E social with crokinole and games, plus cake and sherbet.

1St Presbyterian Church Young Ladies Missionary Society India Helen Jeffies Angell Chicago Ruth Johnson Josephine M. Barnes Y. P.S

Gardner Seeks Massillon Hospital Superintendent Post

Dr D S Gardner of Massillon has applied to Governor Bushnell for the Massillon Hospital superintendent role. Backed by top endorsements, he has a strong local reputation, and Wooster and Wayne county residents hope his leadership will aid incurable and curable patients alike. Gardner is a trusted ally of V Bushell, linking prior service at the Iveland Hospital.

D.S. Gardner Massillon Massillon Hospital Bushnell Pertinew Ee Gardner V. Bushell Iveland Hospital Wooster

Stories of the Ranks War Memoir Begins by Ohio Veteran

Frederickstown Ohio area article recounts Comrade James W. Johnson detailing his enlistment in September 1882 with Company D of the 120th regiment V. L. He recalls farewell scenes at Wooster, camp Mansfield, and the march to Massillon and Canton. Johnson describes drills, hunger, and the first campaigns including a foray toward Navarre, the Ohio River crossing, and early field experiences with six mule teams in Covington. He promises to share further battlefield experiences in a later installment.

Wooster Co. C Camp Manfield 102D Regt Askske Kieffer Smithville Mansfield Canton Masaillon Massillon Emrich Lieut Moffett Jim Navarre Cincinnati Ohio River Ohio Kentucky Covington

Wooster Preparatory Oratorical Contest Highlights

The Lowell society held its annual Preparatory Department oratorical and declamatory contest in banker chapel on Apr 10 with Brady Doty presiding. Winners included Charles Corbett for declamation and James Henry runner up. Richard Noyes led the orators with Frederick F Richards close behind. Various faculty and community figures judged, attendance was good, and the program noted strong music by Misses Corbett and prepared readings.

Lowell Society Bankerchapel Brady Doty Hall Young Ivon Weber Cramer Bessie M. Thorne Grattan Corry J. M. Ben Charles A. Corbett LaFayette Oy G. P. Lyons eGaynor J.C. E. Jacot Richard V. Noyes Rederick F. Richards Plano Chas, Haupert Kk. M. Donaldson W. Z. Bennett W. W. Criley Jobn McSweeney J. Head Branson O. A. Hills D. W. Wild Edward Streeter C. H. Reynolds

Banks settle suits with D. R. Paige on forged Huntington notes

Warren Ohio April 13 The Western Reserve National Bank of Warren and Farmers National Bank of Canfield accepted terms in suits against D. R. Paige and the John Huntington estate over notes claimed to bear Huntington forged signatures. Banks, with others, receive 20 percent cash and 30 percent in certificates on a New York aqueduct contract.

Warren Western Reserve National Bank of Farmers’ National Bank of Canfield D. R. Paige John Huntington Huntington New York

Fraternity affairs and lodge notices from Wooster and vicinity

Fraternity notices report Quinby medal awarded to W C Myers after the Canton Wright drill. Orrville lodge marks the 88th Odd Fellowship anniversary on April 28 with public exercises and a Rev. J. H. Barron address. Wooster Commandery and K T invites from Lodi and Wooster Baptist church discussed. Maccabees and L A T M activities noted with fund drives and social events. A variety of lodge events, dinners, and entertainments spread across Clinton, Doylestown, Leroy, Danville Buckeye City, and nearby towns with meetings and elections planned for May and April.

W.C. Myers Canton Wright Odd Fellowship In America Orrville Lodge No. 40 Hev. J. H. Barron Dalton

Dalton Notes Brightening Spring Socials andDeaths

Rev. Mackey of Wooster preached at the U P church and Miss Luanna Scott returned from Ft Wayne. A child of Mr and Mrs Zach Clark died of diphtheria. Frank Rich will entertain at the G A R hall Friday and Saturday. Mrs Fletcher and Mrs Norris visit their mother Mrs Snyder. Rev and Mrs Mecklin welcomed a daughter last Wednesday. The band serenaded local businesses. John Laghinbahl sold his stock to AOD Moser who will take the Gardiner property west of the hotel. loTa

Mackey Wooster Allegheny Theological Seminary U.P Luanna Scott Ft. Wayne Ind Zach Clark Frank Rich G. A. R. Hall Mary Fletcher Norris Logansport Ind Snyder Mecklin John Laghinbahl AOD

Saturday Night Search Ends with Sunday Morning Discovery

The body of Mrs. Catharine Clase was found on Philip Sidle’s farm after a long Friday night search by neighbors. She wandered from the path and died of heart failure in rain, with funeral held at Openell Church under Rev. B. J. Brown. A new slate roof was added to Seville Baptist parsonage with other improvements.

Catharine Clase Philip Sidle Class William McFarland Martin McFarland’s Mrs. Martin Openell Ta¢aday B. J. Brown

Deaths and relocations touch Wayne Township and Canton

William Noggle of Wayne township near Madisonburg is found dead in bed likely from heart trouble at about 80. Carrie Satile’s Canton move brings news of her mother Mrs Geo Suttle’s sudden heart related death during a move. Noggle’s remains rest in Wayne Church burial ground after interment in Wooster.

William Noggle Wayne Township Madisonburg Carrie Satile Sterling Canton Geo. Suttle Golden Gorpers

General Passenger Agent Rates of Fare and Tickets

General Kacager of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania outlines fare rates through tickets and regochecks. He directs inquiries to any division of the Dannavingnia Lines Bey for running information and further details.

Kacager Pittssuxen Tine Garda Ticketa Dannavingnia

Wooster Branch Trains Schedule Fragment

All trains on Wooster Branch daily except AS O SCTLL Bundy GP A Baltimore Md. LALLEN AGP ena Ti Killing een at Wooster.

Wooster AS. O. Sctll Bundy G P Baltimore

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