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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1895
Page
6
From Wednesday's Daily a crowded room heard two applicants before the Board of Pension Examiners. Witnesses testify in the Schlaffley case as bicycle complaints mount and a new private telegraph line links a grocery to a residence.
One Way to be Happy is to attend to family comfort. If a cold or cough appears call Aubach & Boyd, sole agents, for a free trial bottle of Otto's Cure, a German remedy claimed to cure throat and lung diseases. Large bottles 50c and 25c.
A long stream of short notices from Wooster details visits and movements. Wil Carr, James Huston Jr., Geo B Herring, and others are listed in town on various business and social calls. Several locals travel to Cleveland Akron Dayton and Philadelphia, with mentions of illnesses and deaths.
An old advertisement extols Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as the best remedy for throat and lung illnesses including coughs whooping cough bronchitis and related ailments. The line references a proverb about avoiding fatal tilts and mentions a product code 27748.
Fragmentary notice notes ticket sales on March 1 involving Louisian a North Carolinas, Banksarolina and Virginia. Reference appears to cite a Pennsylvania ticket agent and address for F. Van mi re chief assistant general agent in Pittsburg.
The Wayne County Court hears Robert W. Liggett of Nashville and executors claim to recover property alleged to be gained by undue influence from Elizabeth Liggett. Yocum, a lawyer for the estate, denies all petition assertions, outlines his roles, and argues a complex set of conveyances and payments involving George and Dr. George Liggett, with a life lease plan for Elizabeth Liggett and related transfers. He seeks cancellation of certain deeds and a full accounting, asserting no undue influence and detailing contracts and settlements.
A dense roll of civil and appellate cases listed by number names and parties including Samuel Taylor administrator of Philip Arnold versus Jacob Arnold Hannah Jackson versus Otto Miller 8 T Boling versus Rachel Smith Woerstill Edward Hoegner versus David Frank Wa Richardson versus R L Adair assignee of J IJ Bush appeals John Johnston versus Bruce Paeler Elias Jstair versus Jos E Petit Amstutz & Co reassignment Park Troutman versus John Badts et al Wm Lance reassignment Olive Hasson versus Olive Buckwalter Mahlon Rouch administrator Nancy Larwill vs George Quinby Henry Snyder vs P D Smith and Wm Garver David Mowery versus Rebecca et al John Etling administrator Lucella Etling vs Cleveland Lorain Wheeling RR Co etc Civil actions and divorces numbered No 6020 through 6038.
A letter from Geo M Vaught of Delaware Ohio praises Dr Hand's Cole Care and Pleasant Physe as miracle reliefs for a baby. He states his wife used a sample bottle, it helped, and he bought a full bottle from a drug store. The note ends with gratitude to the maker and pharmacists.
The Pennsylvania Lines offer low railroad fares this year for trips across the nation to events and destinations including Baltimore Decatur Pittsburg Meridan City Omaha Chattanooga Cleveland Roanoke Asbury Park and Boston among others. Public travel privileges extend beyond group members with tickets valid for one way and return routes via varied itineraries.
The brief note mocks a Republican pledge to stay current and criticizes supporters for boosting its circulation, implying a cynical view of political messaging and media reach.
An advertiser or public notice asserts that Price's Cream Baking Powder contains no ammonia or alum. The claim highlights safety and purity aspects likely in a mid 19th or early 20th century context, reflecting consumer trust messaging around synthetic additives.
Noble K Reed of Cleveland was acquitted after a roughly hour long jury deliberation in Wooster on a case linked to an $83 note signed WW Hose and later tied to Reed’s writing. The trial included preliminary proceedings before Squire T W Peckinpaugh, with Reed free on discharge. Prosecution pressed signature similarity. defense denied it. Reed’s friends applauded the verdict in court. Prosecutor Boss W Fanck led the state. John Mc Sweeney and Adair & Adair represented Reed.
Miss Ida Pressier ex 95 Canton visits the city while Fraternities fix tennis courts. The athletic treasury holds 64. E O Crossland returns home from Zanesville. The Class of 05 prints its 84 05 baseball team picture. A grand stand may be erected on athletic grounds. Rev E W Work to give the baseball champions tablet this season. President Scovel delivers the monthly lecture on the Doctrine of the Body. Lowell preliminary oratorical contest at Kanks Chapel tomorrow night with judges present. J A Baldwin 97 elected to the Voice Board of Control by the Athletic Association. For two years the board had no representative. Dr F Scovel to speak at the commencement address at Wadsworth Normal on June 4. A Westminster Y P C U social at the university last night with penny forfeits drawing laughs. Athletic Association met. committees named for bicycle tournament and Field Day. Supt M W Numbers ex Vi ends his Fredericksburg term. will enter college. Pres Scovel to preach at Kanka Chapel tomorrow. Mr Palmer Brown of Pittsburgh visits Prof Hinck and wife. Special meeting for ministry hopefuls in No 13. Supt W Frets Creston schools in town. Nellia Brown postpones physical culture exhibition. Prof B F Magg 93 visits. Lowell finalists Fred Graham Dan Boyd It C Erskine noted. Crowe and Sarnett winners in Welsh contest at Venedocia. Pres Scovel to address Marshalville high school graduates May 18. University Prohibition Glee Club performed near town.
The Woman's Edition of The Daily Republican published on Saturday by Given Corps No 19 WRC to fund Memorial Day expenses received broad praise. It aimed to benefit the community, though some missteps occurred with timing, and four young ladies briefly visited the press room during production. A writer for the edition lists ten millennial predictions, highlighting husbands for educated daughters, with widows unaddressed. The piece encourages readers to buy, read, and critique the edition.
An old ad reads Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery promising liver action and blood cleansing. It claims to cure humors from boils to scrofula, with bold assertions of health restoration. The piece imitates period style and touts a patent remedy with dramatic but vague benefits.
An entertainments week highlight was a "Baby Show" amid a week of fare including the stage comedy "Yen nights fin d Bar Room." Fern Rose won a large doll crown with 19 votes among 18 contestants, while Master William Horn, 4, took the boys prize. Weighing on a scale, Frank Wilt Gerlach’s son tipped 35 pounds for a wax doll prize, and 5 month old Carrie Rice earned a large wax doll with 134 pounds. The audience peak came for the night performance of "Wanted, 4 Wife" which drew the largest crowd of the week.
The sheriff W W Garver conducted sales Saturday afternoon. Rebecca McMillen vs Elizabeth Johnson et al sold 4 acres in Dairy Creek Township for 111 to Sarah Haffacre, appraised at 280. Elizabeth Christy et al vs Johnson et al offered 100 and 43 100 acres in Chester Township appraised at 6100 but no bids received.
The Mansfield News reports the business administration at Washington paying out 240000 more daily than intake. It also notes Chicago Mayor Swift praised an inaugural address only 12 lines long while praising his first eight hours by firing 1500 incompetent city employees. The new mayor is a reformer strong on action but light on guiding principles.
After years of persistent advocacy Shamp & Bechtel established a local telephone exchange that now gives best satisfaction. Subscribers who first joined remain on the list and the regular roster is growing. The instruments perform well despite occasional weather-related trouble.
A group of young people surprised Miss Frankie McBride Friday evening with Progressive euchre and light refreshments. Thursday marked the birthday of W Hl Wiler, and his wife organized a second surprise for him with his Sabbath school class of nine young ladies at the supper table. The gathering ended with wishes for many more birthdays for their teacher.
The United Presbyterian church's Our Young People group named Miss Katharine H Stloelzel as president and Don Mackey as vice president with Miss Myrtle Hlabbell as secretary and Roland Clapper as treasurer. R J Smith was chosen as teacher and Miss Caroline M Dysart as assistant leader to form a Junior Union, begun with 20 members. Temple Court reports old officers reelected for the Woman's Missionary Society. eight meetings held with average attendance of 14, and 12 meetings of work with eight attendees. Quilts made and a clothing box sent to freedmen in Henderson, NC. Receipts totaled 8844 and expenditures 831. Special Officer Story faced manslaughter charges. James Itatey's brothers urged prosecution. Ashland Gazette notes W B P Mosen's move to Wooster and Ashland Daily News equipment sale to L D Cornell of Shreve News, shipped there.
An old advertisement claims Colle Cute from On Hand gives immediate relief to babies by removing wind and quieting nerves for restful sleep. It pitches a 26 cent bottle and teething lotion option for sore gums, urging mothers to buy at drug stores.
Wooster April 13 reports Baughman Manufacturing orders for 147, Orrville Machine Co plans to build 26 more machines. Wadsworth Guitar Club gave a concert in Town Hall with small attendance. Gorton’s minstrels performed to a large audience. May 1 Grammar school entertainment with Public School Orchestra and Huffman Bros of Doylestown. Mrs Brenneman's daughter to New York for hip operation. wish for speedy recovery. Miss Miller of Lima visited Mrs Eshelman. Miss Wertz visited aunt Mrs Hinton and presbytery in Wooster. Citizens improving properties, adding beauty to town.
Readable parts show stations and times such as Akron Orrville Mount Vernon Centerburg and Columbus with partial AM PM marks and numeric codes. The OCR yields a fragmented timetable style entry detailing arrivals departures and numbers without complete context.
John B McClarran as judge and David Stinson named administrator for R WU Stinson with bond 1000. Appraisers named Ault Iweringer and Ault. Jos McGlewen named administrator for James A McCoy with bond 2000. James M Hill named administrator for Elizabeth Mell with 84 000. P D Hoegner guardian of James W Bower petition to sell real estate. Will of Isaac Martin probated. Jd Barnhart executor of Christian Hoover fled first account. M A Davison administrator of Isaac H Davison fled inventory and appraisement. Daniel J Stout administrator of Ameline Davison fled inventory and bill of Margaret Mackey probate hearing April 25. Will of Jonas Huntsberger filed for probate. hearing April 27. Wm Walsh administrator of Catharine Walsh bond 2000. Cyrus Stratton guardian of Jonas Huntaberger fled final account. hearing June 7. Noticed permission for Michael Callahan to leave Toledo Hospital for trial visit. Will of Barbara Rehm probated. Adam Fike assigner of A M Hi filed final account. hearing June. R KO Chafin executor of Simon Chaffin third final account hearing June 7. David Hilty trustee of John Hilty filed fifth account. hearing June. Christiana Stouffer executrix of Jobstouffer fled seventh second hearing June 7. Emanuel Matter guardian of Edward Matter filed final account. hearing June 7. C M Lovett guardian of Fred Wilson et al third account. hearing Jane 7. Will of John Diehl tied for probate hearing April 28.
News notes list the dedication of a church in Gladstone Grove on April 2 and a completed $10 gift for Grace Reformed in Akron. It mentions Episcopal Our Savior on Oakdale, Rev J White resigning to Cameron Missouri, Rev KR A George reporting 232 members in first year at Trinity Congregational Cleveland, and Rev Bell's health with G A Hughes filling in Wooster pulpit amid fond reunions and good sermons.
Saturday notes from Wooster and Wayne county detail fraternal events. Included are campfire gatherings at the A. R. hall with remarks by Mrs. Lereb and Comrades Ross and McClelland, a poem by Comrade Hickok, and the displeasure of Capt. McClure for missing his address. Obituary and lodge updates feature Mra Ceceia Myers and arrivals to Wooster and Canton gatherings with dates and locations.
A quoted American Economist argues that heavy import activity at the importer storefront spurs charity works among unemployed workers. The stance asserts tariffs inherently create these social conditions and demand ongoing charity support.
A fragment warns that ulcerous diseases gnaw life, especially gastritis ulcers in the stomach, starting as mild indigestion but worsening until nourishment cannot be retained and death may follow if perforation occurs. The text stresses severe suffering and progressive decline.
Cleveland to Cincinnati rail fares and stop patterns listed for Nos 3 4 7 20 with connections at Orrville Westerville Centerburg and Columbus. No 406 runs Saturdays nights replacing No 28. Times and stations include Centerbury Centerburg Orrville Westerville and Columbus with passenger stops and flag rules. Address Charles H Rockwell Columbus and L Kush Brock en b rough Traffic Manager for details.
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