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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1896
Page
5
Notices from the Wooster Republican Printing Co. call for copy by noon to ensure insertion in the Daily Republican. Advertising deadlines and rates are noted, with upcoming entertainment listings and general notices for the April 29, 1806 issue.
Fishermen report good success at Oddit's Lake while local activity slows as farmers stay busy. Arbor Day observed in Ohio. residents asked if Wooster or Wayne county joined in. Court of Common Pleas adjourned. various town news includes dredge work on Big Killbuck ditch, real estate changes, and business openings.
A long list of visitors and locals in Wooster is recorded, including A W Fullerton of Lodi, Mrs Edward King in Toledo, Hiram Plank of Gation, and Hon A S McClure who left for Washington. Edward Miller of Massillon calls on friends. J F Larwill’s brother’s death prompts family travel. Mrs J F Marchand returns from Leetonia after her father’s sickness. Several locals journey to Orrville, Killbuck, and Cincinnati for visits, business, and events, while others attend meetings and church gatherings.
The Ohio Sunday School Association announces its next annual convention at Columbus on June 2 3 and 4 1896. Counties must elect 10 delegates plus officers. others may attend at their own expense. Secretaries urged to submit reports promptly to complete township and county census data. Cor. Sec. Wayne Up 8 S. A. 18 Spring street Wooster O.
Walter Leroy Arnold child of Mr. and Mrs Lewis Arnold of West North street died Monday. Funeral from residence at ? pm. Pease day. Interment in Wooster cemetery. Wooster comrades of the OV VI will be pained to hear John S Knapp formerly of Marion Ohio died in Washington DC Thursday afternoon. He enlisted in the Fourth Ohio Infantry and became quartermaster. He was a member of Meade GAR post and the Masonic fraternity. He leaves a wife and three children. Interment at Marion. The funeral of Lee J Larn attended at West Larwill Street residence. Rev E A Head officiated. Pallbearers named. Saturday interment at Wooster cemetery Miss Minnie Deer body interred from receiving vault.
A Century Club gathering hosted by Judge L Criteffeld fills the Archer House parlors this evening. The long list of attendees includes the Neader and Wacker families, the Naftzger and Shoup households, and local residents, all enjoying refreshments and varied conversation.
A new financial institution will begin business within days in Downing block. It will operate as Albert Shups & Co., led by Albert Shape and Weston T. Peckinpaugh. Shape moves from Lancaster Ohio to the city and brings a record of Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio ventures. Peckinpaugh, long in local banking, will join to offer investment securities, trust services, loans on secured notes, and handling of commercial paper.
Mayor Jeffries issues annual order requiring all property owners and occupants to clear alleys gutters and drains and remove garbage filth and nuisances from yards cellars hogpens stables and premises. All must comply before May 25 or face health board enforcement fines and removal costs.
The court heard Mrs. Milzenna Franks Sturgess of Apple Creek sue John A. Stoll for 5000 dollars for breach of promise to Mary, resulting in a verdict for 25 dollars after a prior 3500 judgment was set aside. Proceedings covered related cases including notes, contracts, and other civil actions. George Smith received a 60 day workhouse sentence and a 25 dollar fine after an assault case.
Peter Libert and his wife were killed in a runaway near Biogue's Hollow two miles east of Doylestown. Their horses ran away, Mrs Libert was fatally injured by a barbed wire fence and died within minutes after initially rising to walk. Mr Libert suffered internal injuries deemed likely fatal. Mrs Libert, about 60, and the Leiberts longtime Simmit County residents owned a Copley farm. A daughter, Mary Leibert, lives at 817 College Street, Akron.
A jumble of Applecreek area events includes wagon accident injuries, a few farm incidents, and community debates. Local residents attend Republican events, church gatherings, and schoolhouse meetings as officials discuss rail plans, bridge safety, and hardware stock.
The Wooster post office lists remaining letters dated April 25 1846 calling for advertised items. A Farmers Club forms in the vicinity around the Branch School District with James Snyder hosting the first meeting on Friday evening May 1. Officers George Gant president James McAClure vice president Mrs Jane Soyder secretary John Koch treasurer. topics include corn planting and cultivation plus gardening.
Joseph Berning of Cincinnati, a cigarmaker, was brought to town with a bad head wound and severely cut hand after slipping along the I, Ft W & C track and striking an eastbound freight train. His little finger and thumb were dislocated. Dr. Firestone treated him and he was sent to Canton for further care under union auspices.
Mondas notes describe Raglson visiting town with Tracey Jeyda and Swift Hay. Social events at Miss Glenn's loom. May 1 Highland Park party and May 5 Phi Delta Theta reception. University life includes chapel, year sermon by President Scoyel, oratorio work, and interscholastic athletics plans.
Teacher oriented ad offers watches on payments from W H Brapsztaw Jeweler Wooster Ohio. Also announces May 12 13 excursion tickets to Columbus for State G A B Encampment and May 14 15 C A O By excursion tickets with return by May 16. Pennsylvan ia Line agents handle rates and tickets. OC Daly G P A Cleveland outlines rail options. Read Toe Republican for full news.
Fragmented excerpt reports prices and items for sale or trade involving women’s items and window goods. The text is garbled, but references monetary amounts 1.60 2 82.50 83 and mentions ladies and window sides in a retail context.
Mrs Edna McDowell of Orrville is granted a divorce from B F McDowell of La Porte Indiana. She receives custody of a child and $1,000 alimony. McDowell faced charges of cruelty desertion and failure to provide and made no defense. Mrs McDowell was represented by N Coe of Orrville.
Miss Gertrude McKee, a West Salem area schoolgirl, was assaulted by a knife wielding masked man on the New York, Ontario and Western track path home from school. Her screams frightened the assailant away before any harm occurred. Other names listed include Frank A. Jacobs Nora Huston W H Wagner Ada Aukerman Charlis A Daneizen Esther Rich.
Grant Keister aged 30 son of the late Thomas Keister of Mill Brook was buried at Millbrook this afternoon. He was a miller by trade and while working in a western state mill was caught in the belting and drawn into a shaft, sustaining horrific injuries that caused his death.
The Wooster Minstrels faced bad weather at Lattasburg on Monday restricting crowd size for their second appearance. Despite favorable applause, attendance lagged behind expectations and the group plans a West Salem show Friday hoping for better weather.
Mrs Barbara Ellen Baughman filed for divorce from W H Baughman after 30 years of marriage in Smithville Ohio. She cites extreme cruelty and habitual insults, seeks custody of a minor child and alimony. They wed December 5 1867 and have six children all of age except two.
Ohio Harned and wife with Henry Smith and Rosa Reimer were fishing when Miss Reimer slipped into the water head first. Harned and bystanders pulled them free with quick help preventing a drowning. A quiet wedding followed nearby as Rev J Deer united William Wagner and Ada Aukerman. Local notes mention Sabbath, visitors, and community remarks.
An old ad promotes Wrights Celery Tea for health issues including constipation headaches and nervous system concerns with a 26c price through Geo Kreiger. It also advertises Home Seekers Excursion dates April 20 21 and May 4 5 by the C A U B to western territories with reduced round trip fares and agent contact in Cleveland Ohio.
A Wooster letter criticizes a reform rumor about May 4 pension payouts. It clarifies the law does not alter payment timing for mail pensioners, but affects those who collected in person at Pension Agents offices, now returning vouchers and receiving checks by mail.
An item from Wooster Hardware Co notes special offers and steel tubing. It mentions exhibit items and pricing details for hardware purchases, with references to stock and promotions. The fragmentary text references maintenance, measurements, and sales terms in a period newspaper style.
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