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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1894
Page
3
Copy for advertisements must be in by 12 00 to insure insertion on that day Official notices may be charged regular rates if not met Wednesday August 8 1894 time details indicate standard publication deadlines and pricing for notices in Powhatan.
Saturday's Daily reports an August excursion to Myers Lake, details a fire damage to Anderson Aldair's southwest residence, a duck-turned-chicken curiosity, delays in long distance telephone pole work, and assorted county items including tax collections, a Toledo watch theft, wheat yield outlook, Harvest Home picnic plans, Wayne County fair prep, and local incidents from Wooster and vicinity.
In Wayne County, notices highlight long time residents born in Franklin township and nearby areas. Joseph Cully born in York County Pennsylvania in 179? came to Ohio in 1824 and remains active. Dorcas Cutbertson born January 20 1800 moved to Wayne County in 180? and attended early Presby terian communion. A pioneer picnic is planned depending on weather and health.
A row of marriage license notices lists John W Marker and l Ear l Irelar Samuel Witherstine and Clara Napp, W Keehner and Ada, Goariet Fahr and Mary Ebert, G Gove and Nella M Zeigler, W.L Glasgow and Cora B Lenman, m hk Hoover and Laura B Wyre, co W Wise and Cora Swartz, Javid Younker and isa Fuwbell.
A gold watch and three valuable rings were stolen from Mrs Nallie Muller’s West North Street residence on Sunday morning. A suspicious passerby led Marshal Elisperman to investigate. the thief turned out to be a neighboring child who hid the watch and discarded the rings, which were later recovered.
The Glasgo Lehman wedding Thursday afternoon delighted many friends of Sir Cora Lehman and Prof. W M Glasgo. About 60 guests attended as the couple pledged matrimony under a roses and smilax canopy with Dr Sylvester Scovel performing the ceremony. A bountiful repast followed, then the pair departed for several weeks at Lake Chautauqua before returning to LeRoy, Ohio where Glasgo serves as school superintendent.
The Vieasant Home Camp Meeting runs August 15 to August 2d with rooms tents and meals offered. Prices: furnished rooms $4, unfurnished $2.50, tent with bunk $2.25, single night 33 cents, two for 50 cents. Boarding $3 per week, meals 25 to 35 cents. Rail travelers to West Salem charged 23 cents plus 10 cents per trunk. No family tickets. gate rules and 10 cent admission after 1 pm Saturday. Notes mention ministerial presence and local officials.
The Wooster area reports a flurry of visits and comings going on this week. Rev J S Ross travels from Warren Ohio while Will Heib visits Luther Hoffman. Miss Jessie Miller returns from Attica. Prof J W Bricker of Smithville visits. Herman Myers from Pittsburgh visits parents. several locals take new positions with firms such as Craighead Co and Wm Carse. The column notes numerous residents traveling, illnesses, pensions granted, and community events including Chippewa Lake visits, a marriage in Canton, and Wooster gains in local governance and business.
Camping on Orrville fair grounds for Sherman's Brigade reunion. Wayne County events honor Gen Anthony Wayne's 100th anniversary victory over Indians. Expected attendees include Gov. McKinley Ohio Gov Matthews Indiana Gov Rich Michigan Gov Brown Kentucky and staffs. Notables James Whitcomb Riley Indiana bard Geo Voe 38 Army M A Foran Cleveland Judge Joseph Coz Cincinnati state officers expected.
Wmshibley of Liberty Street furnishes Tur Keri Blican with a month long temperature tally. The record shows daily readings, leading to an average July temperature of 83.44 degrees for a sheltered standard thermometer, noted as unusually hot for the month.
Friday evening at Mullins held a select party of his gentlemen friends. Methodist Choir picnicked at Highland Park on Tuesday and enjoyed the day. Mrs J J Applebaugh of the Fourth Ward celebrated her birthday with a surprise party by friends from Given Post the Woman’s Relief Corps and young people. Em Quad, president of Wayne County Correspondents Picnic Association, expects a Clark's Grove picnic near Armstrong Station on Sept 1 with Aunt Hannah Brown supplying turtle soup. Ina Camp’s Sabbath school class surprised her at home with members Alicia Mooga, Della Dice, Susie Hummer, Minnie Hummer, Linda Good, Lily Wolf, Silvia Mead plus Mrs Jo Miore and Frank ego. the note ends with well wishes for May’s delay in starting her new class.
West Salem defeated Shreve 16 to 6 as Voorhees and Greenwald combined to fan 17 batters. Ashland catcher Greenwald joined West Salem for the remainder of the season. The town celebrated the victory with a depot greeting and band, while other regional games and player notes fill the report. The Shreve tragedy story notes a man killed by lightning near Bracleyville as officials confirm identity as Martin Shaffer. Nearby towns report wins and notable performances from Deubers and Mt Eaton, with Wadsworth enumeration surpassing Medina.
County Surveyor Markley oversaw the sale for Oangan ditch No. 90 with a large crowd. Bids totaled about 74 percent of the estimated cost, covering four miles of work including flat erals at a projected 8944.78 against 1273.76. Work to start this week with bidders from Mil ton and Wooster townships and Ashland.
James A. Haimilton editor of the Orrville Cresvent sues neighbor Henry G. Hershler Islander in Wayne Court of Common Pleas for 3000 dollars alleging malicious defamatory statements about Hamilton and his family. He claims the remarks concerned a ditch dispute and damaged his good name and standing. Attorney N Coe of Orrville represents Hamilton.
Rev Charles Herron of the First Presbyterian will lead services at the Infirmary next Sunday. Mrs Wellington Matz of Gasche street presented an elegant Glock to the Church of God. Charles W Scovel of Pittsburgh, visiting his father, played the organ at the First Presbyterian. Mrs Ir Thackwell gave a missionary address at Sethel on Sabbath evening, highlighting India customs and native jewelry, with hymns sung in the local language by Mr and Miss Johnson.
A Norwalk M 4H church group proposes erecting a $30,000 church building. Sunday school conventions and temperance sermons are reported across multiple congregations including the Reformed church at Albion and the M E churches in Dalton and Aspinwall. A unanimous call for Rev J L Vance at Aspinwall follows a resignation at Millersburg Q. Membership gains, carpet plans, and a Zion camp near Mt Eaton are noted, along with legal disputes among Evanglical factions in Stark county and a Catholic Protestant alliance in Youngstown against saloons. An Ohio Knights of Maccabees state convention excursion to Toledo is advertised for August 17.
The Wooster city council, slow to start, approves minutes after roll call and hears petitions for a twelve inch College avenue sewer from University street to Bowman street. A citizens committee urges a Water Commission to study permanent supply, and Auditor Marshall proposes 2 percent settlement for delinquent assessments, with solicitor Yost to report on legality.
The council discussed insurance options with mutuals to cut costs, and debated water main extensions and quality versus quantity. Proposals included paving alleys, granting authority to the Street Committee, and addressing unsafe sidewalks and fencing. the meeting adjourned after approving bill payments.
Unclaimed letters awaiting names include Basin Bm Lorabdyntha Coulvn Lawrence Mrs Rev C R Cusae J Manges Mrs Mary £ Dauxzherty Henry Ritter Miss Libby Gibbon Mrs H K Bhomaon JC Landing Miss Maude Persons. Advertisers must state they are advertised and give ad date. Weather notes report hot days northern area, crops damaged, wheat and tobacco specifics, and water shortages across counties.
Emma Loreaux begins fall at Sterling. H B Camp opens new works in Ed— clay fields with 100 workers. Abner Hawkins back from England. Shreve saw $31,172 paid to Co H 17th Reg for coal strike service. Names of residents visiting relatives and traveling to Newark for Germany trip. A large colored camp meeting at West Lebanon drew about 600 attendees with Rev W Lewis and Mrs J W Gibb delivering talks. Telephony efforts: Farmer’s line needs, Massillon exchange desired. council seeks free fire department lines and discounted pole use. debate over pole heights and alarm extensions persists.
Wholesale and retail prices for groceries and provisions listed by Craixhead Groceries and Provisions. Includes butter lard cheese beans potatoes and various seeds and grains. Cattle hogs sheep and calves market reports with price ranges and notable shifts in demand.
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