University Y M C A Officers Inaugurated At Meeting
At a university Y M C A business meeting last evening new officers were inaugurated. President H H McQuilkin announced committee appointments across Bible Study Personal Work Devotional Membership Deputation Missionary and Finance groups. Updates included music hall programs, a new Boston Viapo piano, and a Volunteer Band expansion at Wooster. Also noted were a funeral, a mayoral committee view of selections, and upcoming baseball tournament schedules.
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H. H. McQuilkin
J. I. Williams Chatranaad Clair Lattimer
G. G Stahl
Levi Rangon
Rob't Erskine
Campbell
F. March Igngement J Patterson
Paul Hickok
D . Edwards
W. F. Sickman
Orrville
Scovel
Mr. Collins
Music Hall
Laos
Herald Office
Boston Viapo
Kicked by a Colt Breaks Jaw in Two Places in Ohio Village
Jacob Tschantz, near Eaton, Ohio, was kicked by a vicious colt while assisting Archlellan Harold. The impact fractured his jaw in two places. he was treated by Dr. F. M. Marshall and sent home. George Kimmel died this evening around eight.
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Tak Republican
MT. Eaton
Jacob Tschantz
Archlellan Harold
F. M. Marshall
George Kimmel
The World's Wheat Supply
An American economist argues that cheap wheat price stems from expanded global production. 1891 to 1894 harvests rose worldwide, with North America seeing declines yet prices fell. per capita use shifted, and he warns that foreign supply growth and tariff policy will affect U S wheat prices and imports, tying to factory idleness and free trade.
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Europe
Australasia
South America
Africa
Asia
North America
Canada
United States
North American
Wooster High School Boys Baseball Schedule and Rules
Wooster High School announces its spring baseball schedule with dates from April 19 to May 31, including Bs Vs Cs and Aa Vs Cs matchups. The article also lists Spalding rules, class eligibility, umpire duties, and rotation specifics, plus rosters for classes of 97 96 and 95 with player positions and captains.
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Wooster High School
Bie Hoedintios
As Ve
Bs Va
Rs Va. Va
Jones
Clark
Kennedy
Russell
Smith
Keister
S.a
Dice
R.f . McConnell
Plank
C.f. Keister
Immiler
Beene Warren
Young
Langell
Steven
Zimmerman
F. Nolan
Stevens
Roclassos
Fank
Wilhelm
Wallace
B. Kenny
Downfog
Leyda
Dawson
F Reed
F Davidson
Shreve Wreck Swindler Sentenced in Perjury Case
Abdon Lautzenbaugh alias John H. Lantze, a paralytic with a bushy beard, was sentenced in Cleveland for perjury linked to a fraud scheme over injuries from the Shreve wreck. He testified about a man named Lance who orchestrated the deception, claiming he would share wealth if Lautzenbaugh joined. The court ordered two years in the penitentiary and a search for William Lance.
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Republican
Cleveland
Wittsburg
Fr. Wayne & Chicago
Shreve
Abdon Lautzenbaugh
John HH. Lantze
Louisville
Stark County
Tiffin
Seneca County
Hicks
We.s. Lance
Salem
Beaver Falls
Lance
Lautzbaugh
Indiana
Allegheny
Wm. Lance
Rumored Suit Over Wooster Brick Contracts
Canton Report notes alleged contest in Wayne County Circuit Court over contracts for Bowman street and Heall avenue improvements in Wooster. Davis & Caldwell seek mandamus to compel Mayor and City Clerk to award to plaintiffs. nearly $30,000 at stake. If successful, Canton brick would be used. else Wooster brick. Also mentions Hon. W A Taylor denying gubernatorial candidacy and Hoyt as preferred by Cuyahoga County.
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L. H. Smith
Smithville
Bloomington
Toledo
E. J. Wright
Geo. Hatfield
Bowman Street
E M. Beck
The
Reformed Church
Scovel
Jennie Johnson
A. Jameson
Rees Edwards
Robt. Tracy
J R. Lloyd
Snodgrass
Walter MacNamara
Canton
Wooster
Rt. L. Adair
Adair
Fdwest
Heall Avenue
City of
Palmer
Davis & Caldwell
Pastor Herron Letter to Wooster Congregation
A hand written letter from Rev. Charles Herron dated April 12 1885 to the First Presbyterian Church of Wooster expresses deep gratitude for the reception and kindness shown during Herron and his companion’s departure. He thanks the congregation for their courtesy, recalls their bright months, and hopes for continued gospel work and blessings. He also notes appreciation for recent resolutions and sends warm regards and sincere best wishes.
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Herron
First Presbyterian Church
Troy
Ohio
Wooster
Chas. Herron
Hon. Martin Welker a Long Court Career Highlighted
Henry C. Hedges recounts the life of Martin Welker born in 1820s Ohio who became a lawyer judge congressman and Civil War staff officer. Welker served on the U S District Court for the Northern District of Ohio after a half century in public service including the House and reconstruction work.
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Henry C. Hedges
Martin Welker
Common Pleas
Ohio
Dennison
Tod
Hyrder
United States
Sven
District of Columbia
Pre. Grant
United States District Court
District
Wayne County
Judge Welker
Memorial Day Origin in Ohio Highlighted by Portsmouth Woman
A Portsmouth historian notes Memorial Day began in Ohio with Mrs. Amanda Purcell, who led a soldiers aid society after the Civil War. In May 1861 she and local women held annual cemetery memorials for fallen soldiers, a practice that inspired national remembrance. The piece cites Purcell’s leadership and the enduring tradition, urging readers to consult The Day Republican for full coverage.
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W. R
Portsmouth
Ohio
Amanda Purcell
Grand Army
Municipal records list numerous Wayne County deeds
From Wayne County Records and Municipal Reports, a long list of warranty and quitclaim deeds for properties in Wooster, Wayne, Green, Clinton, Sugar Creek, and other townships. Amounts range from tens to thousands. transfers involve numerous private parties, buyers, and estates. A separate public note reports the Water Works Trustees' annual results and a plan to secure additional water supply via Dayton Water Supply Co.
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Mary Sell
Isaac Anderson
Marshallville
Jacob Rapley
Sophia Sellers
Millbrook
Richard Elson
Wooster
Abraham Im Eberhart
Wo. A. Craig
Clinton Township
Frank Dunkle
Stella C. Brown
Ciloton Township
Orlando D. Miller
Himira DL. Miller
Shreve
A. D. Brosius
Mary M. Hush
Mandilia Beard
M. Bush
Wonster
George Hestand
Henry Gerber
Greene Township
Lillian L. Solliday
Co. W. Alexander
Plain Township
Henry W. Weller
J. E. Zimmerman
Smithville
Martin D. Teeple
Christian Sligh
Wooster Township
Martin Winkler
Marshall Robb
Chester Township
Abe Huntsberger
Mary Huntsberger
Baughman Township
Peter W. Epie
Sarah M. Ebie
Anthony H Owens
Dalton
Jacob W. Maz
Jacob Kintner
Badisonburg
Jacob H. Zook
John 1 Kintner
Wayne Township
Hubert Hatfield
Wm. A. Bruce
Daniel F Martin
Francis J. Lightfoot
East Union Township
Jane Shelly
Jacob W Matz
Madisonburg
J’eter Tschantz
Abraham Amacots
Sugar Creek Township
Jacot Moore
David Zook
Grean Township
Creston
Valentine Gardner
Alice Gift
Orrvilla
Joseph W Kestar
Rachel Dunham
CO V_ Brough
J. Smucker
Frank W. Miller
D Miller
Morris W. Miller
J F Myers
Frederick Gottschick
Congress Township
John Ward
Anna M. Gottschick
David W. Bair
Daniel W. Bair
Francis Bair
Multon Township
Jennie McSweeney
Mary E. Craighead
Maggie Jr. Curry
Samuel Leib
Mary E. Leib
Lizzie Troyer
Christian Musser
Dayton Water Supply Co
Apple Creek
Killbuck
HR. B. Snyder
Secy. Water Works Trustees
Mayor Jeffries Remarks on Council Transition
Mayor LeEmworn Jeffries laments illness preventing presence at the council swearing in and urges economy in city finances. City Clerk B F Eason will organize the new council per statute. He praises the fire department under Chief Wm Gerlach and urges prudent oversight of expenditures informed by the injunction case and clerk’s financial report.
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B. F. Eason
Ohio
WC. Yos
Eah
Wm. Gerlach
Beall Avenue
Court of Common Pleas
LeEmworn Jeffries
Wadsworth and Canton Notes From Nearby Towns
News From Neighbors recounts Mr and Mrs Frank Shelley visiting in Wooster Ohio and Mrs White and Mr L Yocum with Mr Cox from Iowa City traveling to Wooster for several days. Canton Repository reports Mary Snell the Wayne county woman charged with shooting with intent to kill appearing for bond in advance of her May 13 trial with a $2500 bond and satisfactory security posted.
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Wadsworth
Frank Shelley
Shelly
Wooster
O. Hayesville
White
L. &. Yocum
Cox
Lowa City
Canton
Mary Snell
Revered minister Flickinger sent to labor in Kansas
A Galesburg Kansas letter praises Rev Fremont H Flickinger of the M E church. They describe him as of sterling integrity extraordinary intellect and a fearless expander of the gospel. The church will have him return to labor for another year and many locals welcome the news.
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Smithville
Galesburg
Kas
Neosho County
Kan
Fuckinger
M. E
Burlington
Heaven
Mr Flickinger
Jesus Christ
Fremont H. Flickinger
Flickinger
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