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Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1894

Page

4

Early County Notes From The Republican

The Republican reports mixed local news from Wooster and vicinity including weather, court notices, and community events. It notes seven Pension Board examiners evaluating applicants, farm surveys, and road conditions after rain. It covers church meetings, lectures by Prof J E Woodland, and union activities of Young People committees. Also mentioned are local business transfers at East End Grocery, agricultural reports, crime notes, accidents, and a forthcoming annual picnic at Maple Grove with broader regional notes from Perrysville and Blachleyville.

Eitom Board of Pension Examiners Markley Paint Township Scott Blosser Spuera Wodign Republican Apt Kuhns Co D John 8 McClure C. Hard D.J. Hard Lafayette Shively Richard Mead. Porals Geo. Webb J. W. Miller Lookout Young People’s Societies Reformed Church Clara O'Miller Christian Endeavor Society of the Reformed Church East End East Liberty Street John Johnston F. B. Gelrgey & Bro Ranklin Landers Lires Buckeye Street Jarwill Street W J Seelves Beall Avenue Waskoen Main Township Agricultural Association Maple Grove Jacob Beck North Grant Street Wm Snook Wooster Perrysville

Wooster Daily Social and Local Notices Compilation

Town residents and visitors appear in a dense log of short notices. Names include Hon Charles Weisser Bruce Taylor Edna Smith J F Britton Wm Muschenich Geo Schwartz J E Shamp and many others. The items note travel visits business trips baptisms weddings and a fatality with details on Chippewa Lake incidents and a funeral.

Charles Weisser Hillis Rhodes Bruce Taylor Edna Smith Dalton Imgard Wad Mt. Eaton M. E. Luce Canton Wm. Muschenich Toledo J.F. Britton West Salem Waukesha Wis Lehman Pred Phelps M. L. Buck Walter Cincinnati John Zimmerman Beale Avenues John Aylsworth Shréve Wayne County Wm. Blandford Andrew King Crestling John Wilson Medina Gerlach Will McClarran Norwalk W.F. Clark Hattie Donnelly Jessie Landis Mamie Clark Genevieve Sullivan Detroit Mich Chippewa Lake W. W. Criley James A. Braden Akron Beacon Stosair Flohr Harry Wooster Sheriff Smith Frank Geo J. Schwartz, Jr

Railroad Rumbles and Proposed Links Across Ohio

Rail developments and proposed lines ripple through Ohio. Repairs on the Ft W & Y and Wheeling & Lake Erie tracks start at an estimated cost of 100000 dollars, with a 20000 dollar round house planned at Massillon. Talks revive of a Walhending Valley route from Loudonville to Ashland via connections to Cleveland's L W extension.

Blair Chicago and Pittsburg Harrison and Jefferson Counties Wheeling, Ogdiz & Northern Railway Wiheeling Mt.Pleasant Hopedale Cadiz New Philadelphia Wooster Laneosky Cleveland, Canton & Southern Sherrodsle Zytha Valley Valley Nation

Illness and funeral notices from Wooster area society

A list of local and visiting residents notes serious illness of Guy in Massillon, funerals for Albert Wisner and Dixon Nashville death of Albert Payne, visitors and departures including Miss Laura Roseborough and Mrs. E A Plank, with several Wooster and Ashland connections, and a Chippewa Lake outing.

Ie Serace Sealer iRbbett Theoeeple Massilion Guy Laura Roseborough Petersburg Ashland Co W. F. Kean E. A. Plank Lulu Butler Richland County Abe Plank Westiberry Minerva Criley Tiffin Findlay Martha Criley Helen Rk. E. Eddy Chicago Georgia Ada McDowell Wooster J. T. Wisner North Liberty Albert O. Wisner M. H. Wallace Detroit Mich Frank Taggart Bowman Street 8. K. Crawford Fredericksburg Crawford Jos. Baker Albert Payne Nashville Tenn Dixon Minor Scovel Scovel Joan Smith Daniel Smith John MecNaul Judd Ames Ashland H. J. Hough Akron Addison Smith Perrysville W.F. Kean J. KR. Zimmerman Eon John James Wheedon E. 8. Smith Ethyn Smith Ira Smith Lester Brown Chloe Funck Robert Buckwalter Cincinnati Joseph Kitchell East Liverpool Chippewa Lake Ewalton Porter

Pioneer Reported From Wayne County Pioneer List

Plain, Wayne Co., Aug. 3. Ep. REPUBLICAN reports a pioneer over 80 who entered Wayne County in 1820 and signs as D. K. Hamilton. Probate Judge notes four cottages ready at The Ohio Hospital for Epileptics in Gallipolis for female patients opening Aug. 15, 1894. applicants to Probate Court for blanks and info.

H.C Rutter Ohio Hospital Gallipolis Ohio Probate Joan C. McClarran

Wooster urged to join electric rail plan to Akron

A Wooster citizen proposes Wooster join a regional electric rail line linking Akron with Canton Cleveland Pittsburg and New York. The suggestion, published by THE REPUBLICAN, invites Wayne county readers to consider the project and call for prompt action.

Pittsburg St. Louis New York Akron Cleveland Canton Youngstown Wooster Game Syndicate Wayne County Republican

Robbery and Burglary Reports From Last Tuesday

Mrs James of the Fifth ward missed her purse on Thursday and later learned silver watches belonging to Mr and Mrs Hill were stolen. A stranger questioned Mrs Hill earlier that day. In Creston, Gensemer's dry goods store was burgled Tuesday night. owner Mell Gensemer fired at intruders and Henry Dorn fired after them. An attempt to break into Heckman and Baum homes failed that same night.

James Ill Fifth Ward Mell Gensemer Henry Dorn J. P. Heckman Yale Baum Gensemer

It Is To Benefit the Trust Delay in Sugar Tariff Bill

Washington special notes the sugar schedule delay benefits the sugar trust. An amendment delaying the schedule aligns with the bill, risking loss of profits as cargoes are en route. The piece blames the sugar trust for the delay and suggests Democratic cooperation, with Republicans uninvolved.

Sugar Trust Senate

News From Neighbors in Ashland Area

Miss Elia Miller returns from Wooster after a several week visit. Mrs Jacob Conrad and daughters leave for a two week Wooster trip. Miss Nellie Koltz visits cousin Miss Florence Jones in Wooster. Robbie Frick and Frick Tyler visit Stanley Baltzly from Wooster. boys came over on bikes. Capt A S McClure Wooster Republican candidate for Congress passes through to Newark for Licking county soldiers reunion. He faces a minority district but supporters foresee possible victory. Dr Charles Elson and family move to 163 West Fifth Street. W H Rowlent visits Cleveland. Miss Armena Winings returns from Waynesburg and Minerva. Miss Della Keys leaves for Wooster to visit Miss Ivan Alexander.annual Patrons of Husbandry picnic at Meyerside held Aug 1s. Prof J F Hickman of the Ohio experimental station at Wooster to deliver address. Clinton Milling Co safe blown open last night. $60 recovered.

Ashland News Elia Miller Wooster Canton Democrat Jacob Conrad Mosillon Nellie Koltz Florence Jones Robbie Ficking Bucyrus Frick Tyler Stanley Baltzly Mansfield A. S. McClure Congress Newark Licking County Canton Charles Elson West Fifth Street W.H. Rowlentwas Cleveland Armena Winings Waynesburg Minerva Della Keys West Ninth Street Ivan Alexander Patrons of Husbandry Meyer's Idke J. F Hickman Ohio Experimental Ae Toland Sterling Oleve Olaas Stalling, Arker West Canaan Keratetter Gonreas Riley Howey Galvin Myéré Canaan Mt. Vernon Salem Sanday Chippawa Lake J.D. Rickard Burbank Chas, Knapp Lodi George Hefflefinger Blacklayville Jeromeville Henry Kratz Sioux City Oak A. Cofiiand Sterling Cigar Manufacturer Showalter Tregspassers Shreve Axtine Campbell Holmes County Killbuck John Esselburn Pleasant Home Ashland Wm. Bensinger Crawford's Corners Ezra Smith Massillon John Webber Hensel Orryllie J. D Miller James Dinsmore Henry Gault Jap McVicker Dan Snyder Plain Township I'lain Clinton I’lain Farmers Club W A Craig Paint Valley Orchestra Farmers Glee Club Shreve Cornet W P Crichfield W & Batties Loudonville Silas S’ Smith J. Hi Stauffer Filman J. Histauffer Jakesaide PP H Stauffer Barbara Miller Smithville Grace Hoss Geo Miller L’errysville Florence Edna Eddy Grace Retzinger Grace Kindig Nashville Emil Aylesworth Latha Collier Elmashank Ethel Elder West Salem Clarence Kenney Macomb William Stratton Toledo Henry Hisler Jake Simon Fetzer Creston Lawa Fetzer

Saloon opening at Galvin Myéré in Canaan area

Sterling residents several names attend local happenings from Shreve to Canaan including a new saloon in Galvin Myéré with Riley Howey as proprietor and Galvin Myéré via Mt Vernon printing. Other items note Derby week events, road plans, and a serious farm accident injuring Simon Fetzer with broken ribs.

Olney to send examiner over Judge Hicks impeachment inquiry

Attorney General Olney will dispatch an examiner to Cleveland to probe claims that Judge Hicks misused 1558.75 as clerk after his swearing in. Hicks, in Ogunquit Maine, says accounts were given to Washington with an official department letter confirming accuracy. The Cleveland Leader notes a nine month probe by a local lawyer with a grudge found no fault and Democrats Carlisle Bowler Maxwell backed Hicks as proper.

Olney Tom Johnson Cleveland Ricks Ogunquit Washington Ihe Ohio Carlisle Bowler Maxwell Hicks

Wooster Lovers Reunite In Union After Years Apart

Monroe Michigan dispatch notes a Wooster Ohio couple, Wm Culbertson and Elizabeth Findlay, who fell in love as youths, married others, and after both widowed, reunited to wed at Wooster. The pair, now about 60, return to their old hometown for the ceremony.

Monroe Mich Wooster Ohio Wm. T. Culbertson Elizabeth Findlay Ft. Wayne Ind Culbertson Findlay Thomas

Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder Containing Ammonia

A historical note states that Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder contains ammonia or alum as additives. This label reflects early 20th century preservations about leavening agents and chemical ingredients used in baking powders.

Dem district judge nomination ballots reveal scattered support in Zanesville era

Nomination battle at the Fifth Judicial District convention shows multiple candidates including S. Dowell and M. Hunter rallying delegates. Ballots reveal no clear winner as party factions trade favors across Ashland, Coshocton, Delaware, Fairfield and other counties. Circuit judge terms set at six years with $4000 annual salary.

Zanesville Samuel M. Hunt Newark Jude Fifth Judicial Vircutt Court S. Dowells John McSweeney Dia Judge Follett Licking’ County BE. E. McBrife Mansfield H.K. Mykrantz Ashlahbd O. D. Martin Fairfield S. M. Hunter John P. Mitchell Tuscarawas Edward S. Dowell Wayne A. W. Thayer Martin Hall Muskingum Hunter Ark County A. A. Thayer A. L. Jones Jones Thayer Ashland Coshocton Delaware Hacimes Knox Licking Perry Richland Stark Morgan Morrow Neal Zanesville Courier Jugge Pomerene

A Wife's Sensational Answer to a Salt Against Her

Amanda Mowery fights an application to adjudge her an imbecile. John McSweeney, her attorney, catalogs alleged marital betrayal by her husband Mowery with Effie Miller, claims distant living, lawsuits, and hazardous financial mismanagement. She seeks full hearing and asserts she may have signed papers under pressure, while noting disputed land titles and liens.

John McSweeney Amanda Mowery A.J Thomas Mowery Sirs Effe Miller Effie Miller Wachoster Vallabie Presenta Court of Common Vlews Eric Miller

Mother Grays Sweet Worm Powders Offer Free Trial

Old newspaper ad promotes Mother Gray's Sweet Worm Powders for children suffering headaches fevers and stomach troubles. Claims to cleanse the stomach and bowels destroy worms and be as harmless as milk. Sold by druggists for 25 cents with a free trial package by Allen S Olmsted Le Roy New York.

Mother Gray Allen S. Olmsted le Roy N. Y

Homeseekers Excursion Tickets Offer Reduced Rates

On July 10 August 14 and September 18 home seekers excursion tickets to points in the State of Birchi an will be sold at reduced rates via Pennsylvania Lines good returning 20 days from date of sale. For details apply to nearest Pennsylvania Line Ticket Agent. wild tusa 59

Birchian

Excursions to Mansfield Offered by Pennsylvania Lines

Excursion tickets to Mansfield available August 21 22 23 and 24 from Tiffin Worcester Coshocton Upper Sandusky and other stations. Return coupons valid through August 25. Low bound trip rates apply. Tickets sold by the Pennsylvania Company.

Mansfield Pennsylvania Lines Pennsylvania Company Tiffin Wooster Coshocton Upper Sandusky

Capsule sold by Laubach and Boyd promise cure

Dr R McFarland presents a positive cure for constipation in a capsule sold by Laubach and Boyd with a money back guarantee. The advertisement claims the product has blood enhancing effects and asserts no equal.

Wayne County Institute Wall Talk About

Wayne County teachers gather for the annual five day Wayne County Institute in Wooster starting Monday morning August 20. The program lists sessions on music English grammar geography and history with instructors from Wooster Canton Doylestown and other towns, including Supts Lowden Knott Burns and J J Burns. A full slate of lectures recitations and a school board session closes with officer nominations and an address on the duties of superintendents.

Houra Wooster Teachers’ Institute of Wayne County T.S. Orr Dalton B. Clay Appa Creek Secretar Ella Kelmer Doylestown C. Wi. Held Rittman A. Leisy Marshallvil J. J. Burns Canton M. Ross McElroy

Secretaries of lodges seek Friday column updates

In woesewyns county secretaries invite items live for readers before Friday. Reports note the George Steele G A H post mustered 30 members at Wells post hall Columbus. Oatley’s admission to Ted Post G A B causes tensions. some seek discharge denied. Given Post plans transport and rate discussions for the Pittsburgh encampment. Grand Army badges issued with new reverse designs and penalties for improper wear.

Woesewyns County Walt George Steele G. A. H. Post T Wells Post Columbus D.S. Wilder J. H. Oatley Ted Post Youngstown Oakley G A. H Harry McClarran C. W. McClure Wm. H. Woodland Pittsburg

Recent Transfers of Real Estate in Wayne County

From Wayne County records transfers include assignee deeds from John Whitman to C C Grabert on 120 and 76 to 100 acres in Milton township totaling 4478.88 dollars. Warrant deed from Arte M Camp to Elizabeth A Ammon for the right half of lot 806 in Wooster at 1000 dollars. Executor deed from C M Yocam to Mary B Buchanan et al for lot 435 in Ogerville at 1400 dollars. Guardian deed from W H Smith guardian of Harry and Ross Berbeck to Whitem 6 ½ acres in Chippewa township at 333 dollars. Warranty deed from J N and Emma Culbertson to Peter Fox for 9 acres in Apple Creek village at 3575 dollars.

Pfloran Schaffter John Whitman J. H. Graber C. C. Grabert Milton Township Arte M. Camp Elizabeth A. Ammon Wooster C. M. Yocam Mary A. Jameson Mary B. Buchanan Ogrviile Guardian W. H. Smith Harry and Ross Berbeck Wmi Te Chippewa Township J.N Emma Culbertson Peter Fox Apple Creek

Wayneounty Probate Court Proceedings Report

Wayneounty Probate Court records show filings for administrator and appraiser appointments, including W A Zauggeled and A B Mackey. Final and first accounts were submitted by executors and assignees, with sales of 118 acres to S18 Hershey, 7 acres to Jacob Detwiler, and 13 acres to Samuel Cunningham, all confirmed with deeds.

McClaaran John Wilson W.funkaasignea Hartman & Co W .A S.18 Hershey Jacob Detwiler Samuel Cunningham Hitmer

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Theie Fred Villard Mt. Laton John Thompson Spink Street Schaffter Mt Eaton Wm’ Lay West Henry Street West Lebanon John Kramer John Oberlin Geo. Doty Shreve Btars Wooster Ga3 Fridavis Daly Thomas Mowery Mecile MecClarran Tuaslay Blachleyville John Martin Shaffer Tain Pehsonais T. J’ Thompson Carrie Niess Lee Elliott Lof Seville Geo J.s Schwartz Wm. Iselden Service Madge Golden S.T. Boyd Kat James W. {Aubach Nyld Avenue A. G. Girepnlee Wooster University Lincoln Neb Archer Alice Collins and Children Kansas City Kan J G Trotman Daisy Warner Cleveland Protestant Orphan, Asylum M. L. Warner Forest City John J. Henry Cleveland Ayr & Columbus Railway John P. Jeffries Bri Ging Frank Smith Bert Feasell Jacob Frick Johnson J. W.L. McNamara Lersburg Aurice Brown and St. al, Minn Ada Sanborn J. G Harry Rider Massillgn Falanspo Indianapolis Charles Verna Miller Olmes County Jacob Palmer Wm. Porter Canal Washington ‘Special Cincinnati Commercial Gazette Clinton Milling Co Delfocratic Gpiefaich State OF Onto City OF Toledo FP Bank Curney P J Cukner & Co Heenity of Ounty Frank Jcheney A.W Gleason Notary Publie I.j Cheney & Co Cuinken Trourcy Ayo Slemmons Don Quixote Senator Hill Democratic Party London Illinoise Watterson Methiselah Mel Burnann Michigan Pennsylvania Wayne County Institute Wall Montay Smeelro McElroy Hecess Lode Greeville, Pa Tues AY McKlos Koutt Lowden Burns J. W Knott EADAY Ois Sam Openngs Paechisey Mck Pete Hed Lowdon Intermission Sichiro W.hh Smith Rackburn Spf Wooster Citfp School Eveni Kurt J J Burns Cahtoo Kuotw Maslc Mr Boers Supe Nelson Sauvain State Sec Aoster Lotwden Moser Leopold Buth Lou Onville Muasic Sir McElro McElroat G. A. RW RB. C Milwaukee J A. Watrons Wisconsin Phil Kearney Richmond North Watrous Knights of Pythian Cuyahoga Falls Springfield Butler Lodge G. Conn Congres LaPorte Knights of ’Ythiaskel Stevenson Mbassilion Turkey Fort Jake Unity Lodge Ashtabula Mio Ohio Pythians Oefore J’ Ner Rat Minneapolis Minnesota Knights Olw Knights Creston Journal Seville Lodge Creston Lodge Seville U. F Orrville Daughters of Reabdéteca Alton Rossmoyne Daughters of Rebekah Lodge Laconier Alliance Order of Adelphi George Williams Moses Stark District West Point Clinton Lodge No Masgillon High Tent of America Order of Rechabites Grand Tent of Wellsville Weoallsville Daughters of America National Council State Council of Wayne County Records Oifer George Stinson &Co Portland Maine University of Cincinnati Medical Department Cincinnati College of Medicine and Surgery Bitzpatrick Garfold Place Shitling Estates Wayneounty Probate Court All Druggista THE Bovinine CO Pitan Feayne Ayennsylvania Lines Geo. A. Fisher Sveryd Manufactiurek Orpiof Somth Street Valparbina Warsaw Lama Thuevrissi Lakey Lu Pridrhe Shirese Laarre Mason Max Mo “ Fur Alliance Salem Pittsb Heaven Columbiar Leetonia Burtontity Ae Cerry Lakeville Woiers “Wencer Iger KAROC Lueche Plumbing and Flrnac ES Sapolio Pde Tay Orp Arcuer Wooster, O New York Weekly Tribune Wooster Republican Republic N Daily Republican NEW York Tribune Tribune Brebai
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