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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1897

Page

2

Wooster News Briefs From April 28 1897 Era

Local items from Wooster and Wayne County cover rail hints, political notes, weather briefings, and community happenings. Reports discuss a new railroad plan, figures like Foraker and Altgeld, Greek tensions, and currency conditions. Americana scenes include farmers preparing oats, fruit plantings, and road work, with small town social notes and a rural accident report.

Democratic Aspirants Announce Candidacies in Wooster Area

Candidates have declared for the Democratic primary on Saturday June 5. Contests include Common Pleas Judge 8d sub division, 5th Judicial District with Hiram Swartz, RB Crittcefield, Samuel Hason. State Senator 17-20th District with J Carroll and Charles A. Eiser. Representative Aquila Wiley seeks re-election. County Treasurer Anthony W. Blackburn seeks re-election. Prosecuting Attorney W. E. Weygandt and John C. Morris contest. County Commissioner candidates include Samuel D. Bucher, John H. Snyder, John W. Otter, John Ramsey, John Martin, Milton Glasgow. Infirmary Director G. W. Franks with opponents Hindman, Kansas Smith.

Hiram 8. Swartz Woosterman Crittcefield, Sr Wooster Samuel Bb. Hason J. Carroll Charles A.eiser 3Aughman Township Lake F Nes Samuel Db. Bucher Wayne Township John H.snyder John W.otter Franklin Township John Ramey Greens Township John Martin Ae Township Milton Glasgo Ooster G. W. Franks Iran Hindman Franklin Township Kansas Smith Wooster Township

Local Notes on Weddings Delegates and Confirmation

James McAfee formerly a Wooster dry goods clerk now of Mansfield is here with his bride as a guest of relatives. Peter Housel of Shreve attends Youngstown as a delegate to the Grand Council of Ohio Royal Arcanum. J B Minter at Youngstown as a delegate from Wayne Council No 13 H R will aid the Grand Secretary. Rt Rev W A Leonard Bishop of Ohio will be at St James Wooster this evening to administer the rite of confirmation. Services commence at 7 o'clock. All are cordially invited.

120Th Regiment Vo. V. 1 Fredericksburg Wayne County Ohio Nick J. P, van Nest Sec’y James McAfee Wooster Dry Goods Mansfield Peter Housel Shreve Youngstown Shreve Counc Grand Council of Royal Arcanum J.B. Minter Wayne Council H. R W. A. Leonard St James’ Church Woostar John| Barnett Ohio State Medical College M. D Emma Keys Columbus Latha Collier Wooster MacDonald Re. H. Collier A. A. Gufett John Thompson Landonville Mary Whiteman Roni D. M. Slaybacek Eugene Housel Mr. Victory Gene Northrop Baptist Church Millbrook Sellers Bros. Grocery Lelep Jerry Sullivan Wooste Sellers

Creston Fire Dangers and Hope For Protection

Creston garden work progresses with 20 acres of onions planted by Jordon Bros and 80 acres by Weanp Tenney Co as 40 more acres of celery ground is prepared. Fire warnings rise in Creston amid April hazards after near misses at the high school and Geo Haz block. Revival under Rev. A. T. Reed ends with over 40 adopting Christian life, and Tri County Teachers Institute preparations promise cultural advancement.

Creston Jordon Bros Weanp, Tenney & Co Grestor Geo. Haz Echo A. T. Reed Oberlin Presbyterian Church Reed Tri- County Teachers’ Institute Zaring Misa Zaring Miss Warner

Wooster Lodge Notes and Odd Fellowship Events

Fall report of the Odd Fellows 78th anniversary in Wooster features addresses by J H Barron of Dalton and others. Lodge activities include M M degree work, visits by Gen John Whitaker, and a proposed inspection by Prof Charles C Eaves. Also announced are entertainments by Given Post G A R and W B E C for May, and the Wooster Township Sabbath School Association meeting set for May 6 1897 with a large program.

Wooster Lodge Woodmen America Odd Fellowship Wooster Hey_J. H. Barron Dalton Wooster Chapire Bros Geesaman D’ Yartan Shreve Fiscus Orrvius Kister Mullercox Ebenezer Lodge F.ord A. M Charles C. Eaves Akron John ©. Whitaker Ohio Sons of Veterans Wooster Township Sabbath School Association M.E. Gordon

Officers For Wayne County Doctors Meet In April

The Wayne County Medical Society met in the Sonar Chamber on Monday April 28. Officers were elected with M. B. Dawson president and C. P. Shie vice president, J. D. Beer secretary, and D. H. McMillen treasurer. Delegates to the State Medical Society include James Martin, M. B. Dawson and D. H. McMillen, with America Medical Society delegates P. S. Greenamyer, J. D. Beer and H. A. Hart. The session featured extensive discussions on treatments and interchanges of opinion among physicians from Webster, Wayne, and Wooster. adjournment followed after dinner.

Wayne County Medical Society Sonar Charber Webster Wayne County Wooster A. H. Hunt Geo. A. Yates Shreve Omaha Medical College M. B. Dawson Sterling C. P. Shie Fredericksburg J. D. Beer H. McMillen Orrville A. Lerch State Medical Society James Martin Frederickeburg Prerling D. H. McMillen America Medical Society

Sonnenberg Notes and Local Shifts in April

Sonnenberg and nearby Deerville report a book agent heading west for months, a blacksmith leaving for Indiana, a bicycle theft case with public sentiment against the accused, a new dry goods and grocery store opening, a severe knee injury delaying work, a cheese factory starting up, corn sent to India, and local repairs and towed wheels amid community updates. The Jupiter column adds organ repair in Akron, rail work, and a corn and cash contribution for India.

Sonnenberg A. F. Tachantz Latnum Allen Emil Schaffter A. L. Schaffter Indiana John P. Horntetter John Techantz Kidron Benjamin Anastutz India Jupiter

Lively Letters from Republican County Correspondents

A chunked community update highlights April activity in Orrville and nearby towns. It notes cleaning, errands, travel, illness, social visits, and local events with multiple residents named, including medical students and a missionary drive.

Prohibition Repeal Noted At Village Council Meeting

Correspondence from Woostee Aerosiroan reports Applecreek visitors and a unanimous repeal of the prohibition ordinance. Fishing reports on Killbuck Creek note a three gallon bucket holding ninety two nic a fish. Concert at Wes Salem drew many Congress people and Mrs Irene Weiler bought spring millinery in Cleveland. May 1 opening announced, and a wealthy Wooster party visited the Commercial Hotel. A Columbus excursion is advertised for May 2 by the Cleveland Al ton & Columbus Railway, with round trip fare and stops at Hudson to Offyilie and other stations.

Tae Woostee Kercblican Armstrong W. H. Miller Kanudebaugh Hill India Charley Crater Orryille J.W McClarras W. A. Miller John Clason Abs. C Garden Isle Simon Miller New Spring D. W. Clason Chas. Rittenhouse Canton Woostee Aerosiroan ConeRess Wallace Crumley Applecreek Keeler Maggie Ola Henderson West Salem John Skeese Randolph Hingler Charles Simon George M. Michael J. H. Brown Wooster Congress Smith Sisters Wes Salem Irene Weiler Clevelan Blaine Leiter Dr. Warner Mra. Patterson Commercial Hotel Mesdames A. M. Parrish W. A. Konutson G. P. Emrich Ww. W Woostery

Madisonburg May Day silver medal contest and local notes

A May 1 event in Madisonburg under A S Keeney features contestants E G Glasgow Simon Eberly Chas Heelman A K Lehman and others with music and entertainment. The page also records sickness deaths travels blacksmith plans and small town news from Wayne and surrounding townships including Orrville and Moreland with various residents and engagements.

Aph Madisonburg A.S Keeney E. G. Glasgow Simon Eberly Chas, Heelman A. K Lehman Om Antles Mr. Kintoer

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