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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1899
Page
3
A fragmentary local paper notes the 15th annual reunion of the 1021 OV. Lo set for Manefield on August 24 and 25, 1899, with additional items including a county jail transfer, circus attendance, and local public notices.
A long list of locals and visitors appears in Creston as residents and guests visit for personal or family reasons. Names include Mr. Angell, A. B. White, J. White, Rev. J. O. Osmpoel, and many others, with travels to Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Parkersburg, and Mackinac among places mentioned.
Advertises traveling opticians offering half price deals and a Doom and great success in the optical business. Eddie Bricker and Clara Long from Hittman are mentioned along with Good Pr. of Cleveland and Miss vee Ji Dreher of Wooster. Harding & Co advertise a new room next to Court House with surveys and large assortment at low prices.
Long obituary notices for Rev. George W Pepper and related figures from Wooster and Cleveland. Includes Life details, military service, abolition and Irish Nationalist ties, family survivors, funeral and interment notes, with mentions of Mrs Mary J Brown and other local residents' deaths and brief biographical notes.
The captains of the 8th Hoegt submitted nominations at a meeting held this afternoon naming Lieutenant-Colonel Hirawpra Ollrath Major Barnes Weybrecht and Junior Major Critobroid as regimental officers. The canvassing committee was appointed and includes Captains Werner Lee and Margqais.
A sheriff’s sale in Doyleytown transferred a parcel tied to Martary Cooper to Mary R. Cameron for 178 dollars. Sheriff McCoy oversaw the bid and the sale was conducted in the ebler va. Dialsed at S267.
Prospective development surrounds the large shale beds east of the city on the Barrett farm now owned by N. J. Mesamere. Five carloads of shale are being loaded for shipment to mills, with plans for a factory on the property if the Ashland and Wooster Railway is completed, bringing prospects of earthenware production.
Mr Green of Went North reported being robbed of 60 dollars by a traveling mesmerist in Manetivid last night. He hired John McSweeney and C E McBade to recover the money. the con artist reportedly promised arrest but surrendered the funds after learning Green’s claim.
George Wegner, discharged from the county jail Monday after serving days for riding a freight train, suffered a severe accident at Sterling last night. He was run over by a train and his foot was crushed, necessitating amputation. Wegner was carried to the infirmary by Lt. Meclotyre and Director Bonr aboard a hospital wagon.
The document lists a sequence of fair events and foot races for Thursday in Wayne County. Activities include boys and girls foot races, sack races, shoe races, potato and keg races, hurdling, standing jump, three legged races, women’s ball throw, and a notable battle-scarred military memorabilia and a prize announcement later. The program promises an elaborate “cat talk” and honors Captains W. W. Spdar and J. O. McClellane with a “spanish-american war” era display.
Millbrook residents attend annual day of events with former locals present. A plan among correspondents targets August 24 in Ssathville. Surveyors began preliminary work for a new Ashland and Wooster railroad within a half mile of the village. Visitors from Canton and other nearby towns stay with relatives as plans arise. Don’t forget to vote at Saturday’s primaries.
The weekly public sale of household items from Nathaniel McConnell's infirmary took place amid community updates. Residents Joslar and B F Swinehart expanded homes, Jno 0 Moore boosted wagons, and J N Fank visited from Chariton. Jobo Mysrac and Albert Hoensbil shared travels to Ada and Crestline for school and relatives. local machinery arrived for oil prospecting on the Balland, marking town progress.
Showers and possible thunderstorms forecast tonight and Thursday across Hutetin. Warmer tonight. Persistent unsettled conditions noted with the chance of showers continuing into the next day.
Pleasant Howe campmeeting begins one week from Tuesday August 15 at Pleasant House. Cal Harbaugh ill with malarial fever. E Bikler family from New Pittsburgh joined Mrs. Marv ing at her home. Peassot Home burned last Wednesday. Attendees enjoyed a Silver Lake day until the crowd warned. Chas Lindsey owns eight fine buggies. Max Wetasenbarger from Cleveland visiting Ted McVover. J J Spreng and wife with Mr and Mrs Chas Roach of Creston. Union Sabbath school picnic well attended. Grandmother Warner gravely ill with poor prospects. Mrs Fannie Keener near Wert Salem attends several Galas in the community. Rev Bartor wife and daughter of Lodi will give concert in M E Church tonight.
Geo Flagle of Vaorta Indiana filed for divorce from Kate M Fgie of Shreveport. They married December 31 1897. He accuses her of infidelity and names Charles Hays as the alleged correspondent.
Jebaie McArthur, a well known member of the McArthur family, died Tuesday afternoon after months of lung illness at the home of John Chestown in Plain township. Funeral services are set for 3 p.m. Thursday at the Chestown residence with interment in Orrville cemetery on Friday.
Oe H. Glover of Newark Ohio is promoted to superintendent of the Akron and Chicago Junction and the Wooster and Lodi branch. J. T. Johnston remains superintendent of the Valley Terminal into Cleveland. The superintendent’s office will be at Chicago Junction.
A gaser for the SPCA reports an afternoon incident near the B&O track where a farmer’s wagon went into an embankment. The driver beat his team with a whip, trying to pull the wagon and telegraph pole free. His two young sons objected, but his anger intensified.
A. Baird of Wooster 99 has been named principal of Irwin High School in Pennsylvania and principal of a Maryland academy. He has not yet decided which post to accept.
Dr 0 A Leroh informs patrons of daily office hours 8 to 6 and 7 to 9 p m except Sunday and will be reachable at his residence for urgent matters. He thanks patrons for past kindness and promises to intensify efforts in chronicling service to better assist.
A local jeweler advertises 12 dozen Paul Wirt and Aiken Lam gold fountain pens in 14 and 16 karat finishes. Pens are advertised at historically low prices, with a note about a Saturday sale in Wooster.
A fragile notice shows Wooster Hardware Co advertising a 30 day sale of binder twine cash prices for 20 days. It lists various items and carload cash rates with dates in late August. The legibility is limited but indicates a regional sale event tied to dates around June and August 1890.
J B Ebeely A M announces full ownership of the college building grounds and boarding hall at Smithville Normal College. He states a full teaching staff, equipped facilities, and daily recitations in the Hamil and Boston School of Orary Elolution. Fall term opens September 6 with winter term starting Tuesday in November.
Report from the school house last Sunday evening notes Dr J O Campbell delivering an able sermon. Attendees include Miss Achsab Gaut Miss Kate Overton and relatives from North Lawrence. Mrs Gre ry and Mrs Mary Liddel visit southwest of Wooster. Geo Carson builds a stone wall at his house. Smithville camp meeting begins 95th day lasts days. Don’t forget to vote at Saturday primaries. An ad touts Erlein’s Congo Remedy with praised healing properties and urges safety by Laubach Boyd on the Square to subscribe.
Special Correspondence from Sandusky describes Co. D's arrival at Cedar Point with Camp Harp duties. The piece notes the welcome, meals by Judoth Graber, drill grounds, and disciplined conduct under Captain, plus vivid camp life details, including the famed relic flag and regimental memorabilia.
Report from Aug outlines rumored revelations at the Dreyfus trial. Expect possible avowals by General Billot and Mercier under pressure, with calls to reveal secret councils and diplomatic links. Public scrutiny rises as witnesses debate past acts while observers foresee sensational evidence.
Brty couples enjoyed a pleasant evening from 8 30 to 12 00 at the City Park pavilion with Conrad's orchestra providing music. Mrs Emma Voight of near Canaan hosted a Saturday reception for her daughter Henrietta home from Chicago. Attendees included Misses Heese Mathewe Hamrick Beyard Canal Halton Mesare Ewing Knowltop Leighty Matthews Spangler Wooster Dr E M Beyard Masaillan. A group plans a day wagon ride to Hahland Park tomorrow evening.
Washington reports from Italian authorities summarize Marquis Romano's investigation into the Talullah lynching of five Italians. The Italian stance frames the event as unusually atrocious and serious, highlighting diplomatic concern over the incident.
Edwin DeWitt Heldier, the second condemned inmate executed in Erie county jail, faced the gallows with calm nerve as the sentence was carried out. Hiller shot his brother in law Levi Krelder in a separate, related crime.
News From Manpi reports that 4000 American troops advanced five miles beyond San Fernando and defeated a Filipino force of 6000. The enemy retreated leaving many dead and wounded. American casualties totaled 20. General Macab discusses vigor in prosecuting the war in the Philippines and Secretary Root’s plans. Plattsburg notes indicate 50,000 troops ready by late October, with more if needed.
Aguinaldo has appealed to the powers for recognition of Filipino independence. The four document dated July 27 from Tarlac, signed by Buentamino, has been received by foreign consuls in Manila and forwarded to their governments.
Washington reports the War Department is racing to fulfill General Otis request for machine guns to reach him in time for the dry season operations against the Whippe by Whitecaps. Bloomfield notes a local attack as Joseph Britton is whipped by masked whitecaps for alleged drug trafficking. Britton and his wife were threatened, with others injured and the house guarded. In Rio de Janeiro, Brazilian authorities receive Argentines with President Roca aboard the Argentine delegation’s ship. Roca is escorted to the presidential palace for a formal reception and potential military expense talks. In Fremont, Nebraska, confectioner Pepe dies after being fatally shot by partner Jerome during a dispute over the store and gambling room settlement.
Grain-O presents a caffeine alternative claiming to ease stomach upset and improve digestion. The ad contrasts Grain-O with coffee, asserting coffee harms the stomach and nervous system while Grain-O strengthens the bonds and supports digestion.
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