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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1895
Page
4
Wooster Lodge 1 O. C. F. marked a grand golden jubilee with fine speeches by Past Grand Master Spooner of New York and Rev. J. H. Barron. The banquet followed, praised as a winner in every way.
A large City Park crowd attended the Wooster Odd Fellows golden anniversary events led by Rev J A Barron and Hon W K Spooner. Festivities included a banquet for 400, decorated streets, a City Armory meal, and speeches praising Odd Fellowship’s social and fraternal impact with notes on Canton Wright and Wooster Lodge history.
A long pioneer history describes Wooster Lodge No. 421.0 U.F. founded in 1945 and now at its semicentennial. The speech recalls early members Reuben T. Eberman James A. Ward and others, the first hall on the square, and the evolution of meetings finances and charitable benefits. It honors Brothers Wright and Wrights long service and notes affiliated groups like Klillback Encampment and Daughters of Rebekah.
The speaker honors veterans and ancestors, urging reverence for elderly white heads and the staff they hold as a beacon. He calls for steadfast fidelity to Friendship, Love and Truth, pledging a banner of charity that lights the future and gilds the coming century with blessing.
The Canton Netos Democrat reports Misses Anna Conrad and Mabell DeVarney depart for a two week visit with relatives in Wooster Ohio. Louis Conrad returns from a two week stay in Wooster. J B Childs Jr begins work on a scarf displayer in Pertyaville. Mrs W H Clymer of Wooster visits Bucyrus relatives. Mrs Fisher of Wooster visits with Mr B Feasels. An electric streetcar line from Mageillon to Wooster is seen as a promising investment. Mrs Norris and son Dean of Logansport Indiana arrive to summer with Mrs N's parents as Rev Norris returns from New York to Italy. Mr Paul Fletcher, Norris' nephew, drives her from Wooster to Ashland. Howard Dickagan of Wooster visits his father in Savannah. John Myers of Wooster visits James Kerkey in Savannah. Harry Cole returns from a two week home vacation at Hewsburg to Wooster to clerk in a dry goods store. Captain Ben Jones, superintendent of Religious public schools, leaves Ashland after a pleasant visit with friends. his hair grows whiter but his hearty laugh remains.
The advertisement promotes summer travel via the Pennsylvania Lines to Atlantic City Cape May Asbury Park Ocean Grove Long Island and New Jersey coastal resorts and to mountain and lake resorts including Cresson Bedford Springs Edenburg Altoona and White Mountains Adirondacks Mount Desert Island and Northern Michigan. It invites inquiries to Pennsy ticket agents or Chief Assistant General Passenger Agent Van Dusen in Pittsburg.
Boston excursionists can travel in the Pennsylvania Lines luxury standard. Parlor sleeping and dining cars are up to date. Stopover privileges allow visits to Long Branch Cape May Asbury Park Atlantic City Ocean Grove and New Jersey resorts. Tickets to Boston sold Aug 19 to Aug 6 with return via Hudson Niagara Falls and more. Reduced rates for children under 12 and over five. Information from Pennsylva nia Line agents or Chief Assistant General Passenger Agent Van Dusen Pittsburgh.
The Daily Republican advertises full home and foreign news coverage for two cents a day, claiming to provide all events and stories in a comprehensive newspaper package.
Maud Spencer seeks divorce and alimony from Albert W. Spencer after years of neglect and cruelty including assaults and drunkenness leading to her leaving in 1894. She requests restoration to maiden name Maude Aylaworth. The case lists two children of Meelie Kirby and notes her husband Myrlie Kirby’s absence and separation requests as well.
One cent per mile from Pennsylvania Lines plus excursion tickets to Louisville for the Grand Army of the Republic National Encampment. Return limit ample for extended stay, with special rates expected on southern routes and to nearby memorials. Posts may group travel. assistance and details available from L Kimball, Assistant General Passenger Agent in Cleveland.
Special excursion from Mansfield Ohio to Atlantic City and the Sea via Pennsylvania Lines. Departs Mansfield at 11 p m central time August 8, passes through the Allegheny Mountains and Horse Shoe Curve, reaches Philadelphia at 6 52 a m on the 9th, Atlantic City at 9 50 p m, returns with tickets valid through August 18. Details from W H DeLong Mansfield Ohio.
Liberal fare concessions announced for summer trips across the United States on the Pennsylvania Lines. Excursion tickets to Boston August 19 25 for Triennial Conclave Knights Templar with extended return to October 3. Also to Louisville September for National Encampment G A R. One cent per mile, open to public. Details from ticket offices or agents in Worcester or Pittsburgh.
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