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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1897

Page

3

Bridenstine land in Chippewa sold for lack of bids

The Bridenstine lands in Chippewa township were offered today for the third time at a sheriff sale and again failed to sell due to no bids. The Wooster paper reports a busy local scene with traveling shows, band concerts, a Verascope film venture, and upcoming events at Hiawatha Park.

Chippewa Township W. L Perry Fredericksburg Millersburg Geigey Block Cally Irve Chorst Glee Club U. S. Board of Freedmen's Missions Ray J. L. Cook Freedmen’s Church Athens, Tenn United Presbyterian Church Anguat Wayne County

New Line of Fine China and Camping Blankets Ad

A grocer warns of new china arrivals plain and decorated with latest designs and delicate patterns. Also advertised are kw Mating Blankets in fancy colors priced at 60 cents, marketed to campers. Sale location west of Court House, by Hanry McClarkan.

Hanry McClarkan Weat Court House Greebo's

Akroan and Doylestown Men Defend Nia Gare Rights

Wiliie Dague of Akron and Ray Turner of Doylestown defend Nia Gare in a brief legal action. The case highlights local personalities and regional ties to the dispute.

Wiliie Dague Akron Ray Turner Doylestown Niagare Malls

City Council backs street and railroad plans in Wooster

The Wooster City Council met in regular session led by President Zaring and approved a sewer refund for Mrs. Helfrick and a grade study on Palmer Street. They authorized renewing the City Hall contract, discussed Pennsylvanian rail issues under Applecreek and a switch right of way for Wooster Preserving Co. They also showed support for planting trees along Madison Avenue by the cemetery, funded by citizens.

City Council Eli Zarlng Bell Boegner Callahan Kinney Lee Rhodes Smith Snavelly Zaring Zimmerman Kate Helfrick West Livarty Street Helfrick Hasselman Jalley Heall Avenue Palmer Street Messrs Jel, Snavery Smith and Rhodes Slayer Jeffries Ashland & Wooster Akron Lemuel Jefferies Worter Mornig Ever Street Pennsylvania Co L’ennsylvania C Zomermean Committee On Railroads East Mowman Katharne E Hart Gertrude McQauizz August Imgerd Warner Penney Vania Company Rainey Valshanalan Pennsylvania Zimman Penonsylvania Trailroad Company Eas Jee Nays Snavely Yaring Snavel

Wright Celery Capsules Claim 40 Year Rheumatism Cure

G Martin of 0 Daytoon Ohio writes to Wright Medical Co. in Columbus praising Celery Capsules after decades of rheumatism and poor medical relief. He reports relief after taking one capsule and buying more, age 81, and notes price 60 cents and 1 dollar per box with trial size offer by mail.

D. G. Martin Wright Medical Co Columbus DayToon G. Martin Wright Med, Co Getselman Clothing Co

Mel Bishop Opens With Dew Ovation at Schoolhouse Event

Mel Bishop begins with a notable welcome at the Dew schoolhouse event, earning an ovation for his remarks. The crowd's reaction signals strong community interest in the proceedings and potential future actions.

Ovation

Wooster Bridge Brace Irks Camp as Track Lays Under Bridge

Akron promoter H B Camp defied officials by laying railroad ties beneath the P Fort Wayne and Ohio bridge on South Bever Street after securing a right to pass under the structure. A 12 man crew moved in from Shreve to stretch 30 feet of track in hours, aiming to safeguard the Wooster Ashland road despite municipal concerns over street width. City residents and observers watched the quiet operation, with Camp signaling possible further route decisions as the work drew curiosity and tension.

H. B. Camp Akron Ashland I Mas Camp Wooster & Ashland Council Austen Shreve Wooster Hever Street Oridgs Dea Tur Republican Guy Lebanon Treek

Building to Begin Soon After Committee Selection

The Executive Committee met Saturday night and selected a committee to sign up subscribers for the planned buildings. J H K Webster has the new plans ready. They expect completion by Wednesday night with most notes already given. The city Council will be asked to approve crossing Spruce street with the B and O switch near Philip Hines’ barn.

Spruce Street Philip Hines’ Barn

Community Picnic and Social Events Across Highland Park

The German Evangelical Lutheran Sunday school plans a picnic at Highland Park on Wednesday. St James Episp pal church boys chair to Silver Lake excursion on Thursday Aug 12. English Lutheran Sabbath School picnic at Highland Park Thursday Aug 12. A large crowd expected. Farmers' picnic drew 300 to 400 at Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station grounds Thursday. A lawn fete at Capt Forbes Alcock’s home on East South street Friday drew large attendance and strong social and financial success. Ten couples held a picnic and moonlight dance at Highland Park Friday. Conrad Muschenich’s Serenaders supplied music. A popular wedding trip offers a D and steamers to Mackinac Island. For a delightful wed ding trip where one will not meet a rabbi, sail on the new D and steamers to Mackinac Island with staterooms and parlor. Send 2 cents for illustrated pamphlet to A A Schantz Detroit MI. d49wil.

Daly Edward Gugen Wayne Township Board of State Supervisors of Elections Wayne County Sldiers’ and Sailors’ Reunion Association Orrville Hudan Cleveland & Pittsburg Road Livy A Mayeouard H.M. Turong Cleveland Connellman Dennis Callahan O’railey Lane Andrea Emmett Davis Jeromeville Dice Sons of Veterans Uniformed Guards Lake Hiawatha Mc Vernor Ohio Wooster Wayne County Agricultural Society Counry Tadae Wara Manafield Wilkin Thureday Ali Cunningham Courtouss Changs Christian Ctub Kgtland Park W. H Maurer East Liberty Street Cully” Wilhelm Charles Garver Ware Columbus Avenues John Collins A. D. Metz Lillian M. Collins City Opera House Tommy Shearer H. C. Martindale Thomas Grosa Smith Highland Park St. James Episcopal Church Silver Lake Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station Capt Forbes Alcock East South Street Wayne Rebekah Conrad & Muschenich Sannahe Serenaders Mackinago Island

Train wreck and buggy accident hit Burbank area

In Burbank Ohio an Erie freight train broke in two near the town causing injuries. A buggy collision injured Mrs Brick er and her child as a horse veered into a hay load. Conductor and rear brakeman suffered serious injuries from the wreck. Both trains were cleared and service resumed by Sunday.

Prom Erie Hart Burbank Bricker Congress George Norton Ranaway Frdgman Enineer Sual Shultz Brinkerhoff Miller House Galton Kent

Massillon wreck claims life of brakeman F Morgan

A Saturday collision two miles west of Massillon killed brakeman F Morgan of Alliance, aged 30, the sole support of his widowed mother. An extra east bound train No 541 broke down a car, wrecking five cars and blocking the east track for two hours.

L’ennsylvania Co Massillon

Worcester Township Sunday School Convention Programme

The Worcester Township Sunday School Association meets this week Thursday evening at the Christian church North Backeys street. Fifteen minutes devotional service led by Rev J Hos. Topics include Opening and Closing Schools by E Haunt, The Intermediate Class by Dr J A Gano, Preparation of Teachers by C W Mally, Home Department by Mrs K J Smith. Speakers limited to 10 minutes. each participant five minutes. President Prof E Compton absent. vice president W F Kean presiding. Convention opens promptly at 7 oclock standard with one session and orderly progress. Mrs Geo W Rep, secretary.

Wooster Township E. Compton W. F. Kean Geo W Rep

Grain-O The New Food Drink Replacing Coffee

Grain-O is advertised as a pure grain based drink that can replace coffee. It claims to be non irritant for children to dunk and stresses stomach comfort. Sold by grocers with a brownbrown seal and priced at the same as coffee per package.

Sracers

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets advertise for infant digestion

An 1897 advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe remedy for infant indigestion and growth problems. It claims babies suffer two ways from improper feeding and asserts the tablets aid digestion without drugs. A mother’s sworn affidavit is cited to support life-saving claims and growth benefits.

Erie Co Stuart W. T. Dethlofef Henry Karis

Tatton Opens Brick Building For Wedding Suits Sale

Will be Basford reliable Tatton. Large stock and low prices at headquarters for wedding suits. Brick built opposite Archer House Wanderer, Ohio.

Basford Soreff Archer Huse Woonter Ohio

Excursion Fares to Columbus by Baltimore & Ohio

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad offers excursion tickets to Columbus on Aug 9 and 10 for all regular trains at round trip fare. Tickets valid for return to Aug 12, 1897, in observance of the People's Party State Convention. Contact a B&O Ticket Agent or Allan's Passenger Agent for details.

Columbus Ohio Baltimore & Ohio KR BR Baltimore & Ohio Railroad People’s Party Aes Br& O B.N Allén Ohleago

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