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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1897
Page
2
Editorial notes Wooster events including Knights of Pythias day and a strong July in bank clearances. Discusses market gains, Gorman and McLean as dodges, a new labor employer in the area, and a strong Wayne county delegate presence at a Democratic convention. Profiles Rev H C Martindale and prominent Salem Mennonite church enrollment in Sugarcreek township.
A missionary returns to work among gold miners in Klondike for the Presbyterian Church. The Wooster Building and Loan Association reports a fiscal year ending June 30 1897 with nearly 25000 increase in receipts over 27 percent. Cash on hand more than doubles and dues on running stock rise 16000, interest 3000, premium 1000. withdrawals of paid-up stock are not reported, but the item grows 9000. Running stock adds 40000 for about 50000 total, making it the largest financial institution in Wayne county despite small member savings. The piece advocates extending the same plan to boost Wooster homes and employment.
The article details a dead man found in the Akron area with memo rands listing names and addresses in Ohio. Coroner Fouser declares death by self drowning and dates the death to July 28, outlining the body description and items found, then shifts to news from Wooster about Rev. Nev. J. Hall Young sailing to Alaska for Presbyterian missions, his background in Alaska, and the anticipated journey to Dawson City with plans for missionary work there.
A Wooster man recalls Montana’s first gold rush near Helena, 4 generations past, describing prices and hardship to lure readers. He notes Salt Lake and Montana freight costs, likening Arctic Alaska mining to those conditions while warning prices would be even higher with no transport or supplies.
A Wooster scheme marketed as advertising offers 100 copies per firm at 3 cents each, totaling 8 dollars per hundred, promising high income for canvassers. The piece claims real newspapers would deliver far more circulation and daily news value if funds were directed to standard ads for local institutions.
The Wooster Fair runs August 24 25 26 27 featuring Prof Boone performing a 36 hour buried man test and a 52 hour hypnotic crystal burying cage, Hindon burial stunt, Cy rene the Spanish dancing marvel, all free alongside regular attractions.
Foreign crop shortages drive European buyers to seek American wheat as Europe and England face deficits. Prices rise on strong foreign demand with France and Germany pivotal buyers. England expected to enter market later. Domestically, corn and oats prospects mix with tariff impact. stock market firms, rail and industrials gain while silver value drops.
Weather notes from the U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau report a week of limited sunshine 6 percent of possible. Findlay reached the highest 4 degrees with Wooster near 55 degrees and notable rainfall on the 27th 26th 20th and 31st. Harvesting progressed with about 8% wheat cut and threshing ongoing. Buckwheat and pears show modest yields with plowing well underway and crop conditions generally favorable for farm work.
Probate notices list multiple estates with hearings Sept 3 and Sept 8 including Seon McClarren Prelate Sade Johob Orell administrator of Joan Vocock, Austin McDonald administrator, Kester Taggart widow of James Taggart, M L Solliday executrix of Katharine Solliday, G P Emrich administrator of Philip Kettering, F Smith guardian of Ruth and Jeannette Smith, A G Weygandt guardian of WE Forrer Ny Royer executor of Gabriel Hoyer J B Good administrator of Louis Martin, Amos Walker administrator of John Kampf, T C Mebihenie administrator of Sarah Mellhenie, EF Graber assignee of Emanuel Haguliet, J T Lytle executor of Frances Lytle, Ben F and Caroline A Wallace guardians of Floyd Wilson, Mary Ginther and John J Long appointed administrators of Christian Ginther, G A Snyder administrator of Jacob Gochenour, J S Yoder guardian of Sarah M Rachel, J S Yoder and Mary L Yoder executrix of J A Yoder, H R Mowery executor of Samuel Mowery. Bond $2,000. Appraisers: G G Wile, John Horn, Elmer Siebley.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports soon starting work on a new trolley line from Cleveland to Wooster called the Medina and Wooster road. Joseph Roof holds the franchise expiring December 31, with work needed before year end to retain rights. A Cleveland and Medina electric line proposal by Goodman and associates would depart Lorain Street, pass through Linndale and Mid dlebury past Parms, reaching Wooster Pike then southwest along an existing corridor, affecting Linndale Dutch settlement and nearby undeveloped parcels.
Burglars blew the safe at Seas hardware store in Orrville, taking about 737.10 in cash and stamps plus money orders and other post office property. The alarm was tampered with, and the thieves escaped through a rear transom using a heavy explosive charge. Authorities, including Postmaster Seas and Marshal Arnold, launched a statewide manhunt with rewards offered for arrest and conviction.
Social notes recount a German Evangelical Church picnic planning at Highsnd Park with Dr H Sullivan and EF Stutz leading the organizing meeting in the mayor's office for a Smithville September event. Also covered are lawn parties at Gertrude Vollrath's home with guests from Denver to Massillon and a Reformed church annual event at Blighland Park with Mrs Albert McFadden hosting friends for Mr Newton Garretson and Ming Lottie Rogers.
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