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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1894
Page
4
Wooster and Wayne county dominated Ohio House discussions yesterday over including 585,000 for the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station in Wayne county in a bond deficieny bill. The motion faced opposition as lawmakers debated legality, state finances, and past bonds issued for the experiment farm before the court voided the original mechanism.
The amendment failed by 30 to 40. Sleeper sought to allow state purchase of bounds if the supreme court ruled Wayne county should pay in a pending case, but Speaker Boxwell ordered a roll call after not recognizing him. The bill passed 72 to 1 with a list of dissenters including Cannon Farrell Harshbarger Heinlein Loffrpan Locke McConnell Kreis Miller Rogers of Lamilton Rogers of Morrow Rowlen Ruebrwel n Rusler Sherer Stewart Walton Webb Winn.
In Smithville April 14, A M Whi grocery and hardware dealer faced financial troubles after a chattel mortgage to Tracy Avery of Mansfield. A dispute with creditors led to an arson-like standoff inside the store as assignees and security measures blocked exits. Liabilities around 34,000 are noted, with ongoing questions about total debt and arrangements. Meanwhile a cantata at Wooster High School, Jephthah and His Daughter, drew a large audience and praise for Miss Skelan Conrad.
A Tuesday night program by the Doworth League drew strong crowds at the Methodist Church. Miss Fila De Voe led readings and recitations receiving a flattering reception and praise for her home entertainment. Herminia Depeke Ethel Plank played piano duets while May and Kirde Wilhelm performed piano and violin. A vocal trio by Webster Woodworth and Wallace pleased attendees and refreshments followed the Sabbath School room closing.
The Kinton construction gang began work on the Fort Wayne road at Masailion. A new work train was added to the Salem division of Fort Wayne road under Conductor I J Sorg and Engineer C H Koutsou. Lake Shore talks feasibility of linking with Lorain from North Amherst. The Adams Express and United States Express dispute may end with prepaid shipments only. A Toledo rail man alleges Standard Oil backs a vast Cincinnati area railroad merger bringing Newark to Chicago under one system, with Standard Oil directors steering. The Republican urges readers to subscribe for reliable home news and notes the paper’s value.
Thieves entered the Bealle Avenue residences of Prof. H. G. Behoteguy and Prof. C. E. Thorne, startling Mrs. Behoteguy and leaving a burned matches trail. About 10 dollars stolen, silver watch and Mrs Thorne’s gold spectacles taken. Thorne and neighbors flag police and mayor for action. Joseph Wilhelm grocery also broken into, with revolvers, pocketbooks, cigars, tobacco and a rubber band stolen.
Wooster will host two creamery operations with one planned in West Wooster. Details will be announced publicly soon as construction advances in the Quinby building and preparations near completion.
The weekly U S weather bureau report with state cooperation notes mixed wheat prospects. Northern counties report cold wet early week with slow growth but warmer fair conditions later aiding recovery. Oats seeding continues, fruit damage debated, sod plowing advanced, Wooster 42 0.48.
At the Century Club discussion led by Mr Jacob Frick the bi metallic question stirred wide interest with a lengthy general exchange. West on Peckinpaugh read a paper arguing the double standard while others defended single standard positions. Despite strong points from both sides, no decisive shift occurred among attendees.
April updates report Miss Mabel Campbell improving after four weeks of illness. Mrs. Bertha Zell suffers quinsy while Grace Kindig Lou Briggs and Creta Keister are listed as sick. Mr. Stewart of Leetonia visits sister Mrs. J Harrington. A crowd of young ladies visited Brown's last Saturday night and drama All reports a good time. Mrs. E E Rogers hosts a 64th birthday surprise party with lunch. Miss Gusta Jacob of Wooster visits sister Mrs W Butler. Those who planted potatoes in March must try again as the proverb says. Claix Bertolette’s classmates celebrate his birthday. Miss Grace Gant of near Wooster visits Emma McFadden.
Dr S B Garst has been elected president of Ashland College and plans to open next fall with 100 students. He graduated from the University of Tennessee and Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia and previously led Lordsburg College in Lordsburg, California.
A pottery warehouse operated by Wallace and Chetwind burned in East Liverpool. Damage estimates include 88000 dollars in logs and insurance, but most policies had been canceled due to the strike.
Seville Ohio April 17 Sunday night Wm Buffington killed his infant child by striking it on the car floor while Ama Bates Buffington formerly Ama Bates slept beside the child. She was dreaming she rowned cats in the well and snatched the child from her side. The baby died a few hours later after medical aid arrived.
Brief items from Wayne County including West Salem high school commencement on May 23, election of Omweg as superintendent of Goodyear Mechanical Rubber in New York, a 22 caliber shot incident in Creston, new cigar firm Van Fossen & Codyland locating in the old Reach Works, and various local notices.
Akrua Demrrat Miss Laura Barr and Miller avenue visit Wooster while Chas H and Lewis M Fraze return from Doylestown. Judge Boris finds Fred Kies liable for attorney fees to Boynton Hale Co Cloudland. Alliance Review Mrs B H Bradhaw returns from Wooster visit. Dr Derr Wooster spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs I F Gaddis. Mrs Almon Sheets visits Wooster. J W Irvin son returns from Creston. Morris Miller from Canton attends Wooster business. J N Kinney Wooster attends funeral in Canton. W A Mullins travels to New York Boston Portland Me and other points. Mrs Almon Sheets and son Olie visit Wooster Saturday and Sunday. Aibion letter Mrs Dinsmore West Salem visits Mrs Kughanan. Robert Beray and wife West Salem visit Frank Baylor. News notes that A B Draper Cleveland is called to be Regent of University of Illinois at $7,500 yearly, provoking local education speculation. Daily Republic Wooster third page, advertising priced at 25 cents for 26 words or less.
A Maine church pastor reports a man named Frank W Jones seeking lodging and work while claiming roots in Wooster and Jamestown. The letter from Rev V Hapgan notes Jones is ill with pneumonia, penniless, and seeking friends as his supposed family ties are unclear. The appeal asks for help locating any of his friends or references to assist the stranded man.
Buckeyetems and Fostoria Kevlew form a 210000 stock company. A Lima jockey Daniel Crider dies after a fall. Evangelists Munhall and Birch hold a revival in Canton. A Lima 12 year old sentenced to county jail for robberies. City solicitor John Sturgeap released after defaulting case. Two Elliots die and are buried together in Amity. A self acting revolver is demonstrated by Frank Tombaugh of Alliance. Ralph Thompson wounded, likely to die. A crowd disturbance near Columbus. Daniel Thomas wounds Otto Gack. Loudonville superintendent J W Scott to resign. Chapel vault in Loungstowe to be erected. Massillon doctor Gardner blinded suddenly. Mrs. A G Greenwald and son arrested for cow theft. Greenwald linked to forger in penitentiary. Homer Medina county prevails inDemocratic split. Republicans win seats. Homer Laughlin faces strikers. coop plan offer rejected.
Receiver W A Lynch of Canton firm endorsed a plan by Lewis Miller president of C Aultman & Co to assign about 319000 in stocks and securities to the Savings and Trust Company in Cleveland for creditors in trust for three years. If debts remain unpaid the assets are to be sold to benefit creditors. A similar offer covers Akron company with 150000 in stocks and real estate.
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