Wayne CountySoldiers and Sailors Meet At City Park
A large crowd attended the Wayne County Soldiers and Sailors afternoon gathering at City Park. Capt A S McClure presided, Rev J S Koas offered prayers, and talks praised the Civil War service, patriotism, and the need to educate youth about the struggle. Emma Cressinger spoke on the Womens Relief Corps work and Ohio contributions, urging continued support for veterans' families and schooling in patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Counsoldiers
Rasbay
Bpes
Wayne County
J.N. Kieffer
A. S. McClure
Citizens Band
J.S. Koas
Garfiald
AO V.I
McAlure
O. V
Lincoln
Ol Wiley
Tala
Congress
Spain
Senate
Ate
Udette
Emma Cressinger
Ashland
Ohio
Corps
Sherman
C. B. Davis
University
Br. J. Lindesmith
Doylestown
Lindesmith
Campfire and public meeting praise for veterans in 19th century town
A public gathering highlights education for children through talks and patriotic imagery. Rev H C Martindale defends Confederate and Union respect, while Col Wiley critiques arbitration. Capt J C McClelland and Lt Mahlonouch share wartime memories. performances by the Ladies Mandolin Club and Emma Kumler evoke Civil War era sentiments as a large audience fills the opera house and disperses after heartfelt tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Opera House
I. N Keffer
Col 4
Wiley
Col. Weg
Col. Wiley
England
Nords
Chaplain Hickok
Kev F. M Hickok
Ladies’ Mandolin Club
James Hill
Lola Hurst
Letta Manger
Grace Martin
Ella Kinkler
Jennie Long
Miss Hurst
Misa Erma Kumler
University School of Music
Lawrence McManigal
Miss Kamler
Tee Odette
Paul Hickok
J. P. Blough
Charles Curry
Wallace Schmuck
J E K. Crabon
Ralph Kaltwasser
Fred W. Taylor
W.C Myers
Carroll Miller
Capt
J. C. McClelland
Wooster
Yalord
Solldiers
McClelland
Emma Kumler
Nelita Gray
Veterans Reunion Ends With Gratifying Attendance
The Ona Hud dredth Bue fifth Regiment and the Sixteenth met for an experience gathering. Speeches by Mr Roach and others drew praise as veterans shared memories and songs. Attendance was high and all expenses were covered by the veterans with small civic donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dedlin
Roach
Tseng
Cope
Attention
Waley
Davia
Cyrene the Cuban Dancer Sparks Tampa Theatre Violence
Cyrene, a Cuban dancer, visited Tampa for the Winter County Fair and sparked deadly tension between Spanish locals and Cuban supporters. Posters with national and Cuban mottos provoked mob fury. threats and vandalism followed, forcing the promoter to abandon further performances as police intervened.
Accustomed Assessments Levied After Intoxication
Joe Tanner a farmer was found on Bowman Street in a toxic state by Marshal Lattimer. A wagon was used to haul him to the city prison after he pled guilty and paid a dollar plus costs. John Alexander of Medina was charged with intoxication and released after pleading guilty and paying 4.60. Frank Huston of Chester township was found drunk by officer Lerner and sent to jail after failing to raise 4.60 for release.
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Joe Tanner
Bowman Street
Marshal Lattimer
Taner
John Alexander
Medina
Lerner
Alexander
Frank Huston
Chester Township
Frank
Jeffries
Cheapest advertising ever offered in Wooster
A dime a time for 2p words or less for three days or a whole week for 40 cents advertised on the Daily Republican third page sixth column. It claims the Wooster lair offers free admission for children this year, highlighting a budget-friendly promotion.
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DaiLy Republican
Wooster
Regimental Reunions for 4th C. V. T. at Columbus and Buffalo
A Civil War era reunion notice describes the 4th C. V. T. regiment gathering in Columbus Ohio on September 9 1897 with headquarters at United Commercial Travelers Room and a midweek reunion plan. It also lists a Buffalo New York meeting on August 24 from 1 to 3 PM for veterans who left service in February 186? and invites communications. The notice notes reduced railroad fares for Army of West Virginia members and asks comrades to forward details to corresponding secretaries in Wooster and Columbus.
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Supervisors Chamber
Buffalo
Speer
R. A. Freer
M. J.sloan
Woosres
Army of West Virginia
Ohio River
Missouri River
University Notes and Personalities Highlight Busy Week
It records visits by rs Jarvis of Hayesville, Prof Glasgow and Cheetham, and plans for next year inclining to a six day week and a new literary society. Illnesses touch Charles Lyon and his brother Walter, while students enjoy a social at the gym. Alaska assignments for Hall Young and Jo b Behoteguy progress, with jubilee singers to perform. Attending figures include Allen Brewer from Oakland and many Wooster locals, plus a Northern Spy apple noted near Big Prairie.
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W M Glasgow
Barberton
E T Cheetham
Calvary I Presbyterian Church
Canton
Charles Lyon
Walter
Jack
Doctor Ewing
India
Clayton Reed
Prof
Wiley
Irwin
Pacific Coast
Allen Brewer
Oakland
Cal
Palmer
Wooster
Jubilee Singers
Tennessee
United Presbyterian Church
Fredericksburg
Hall Young
Presbyterian Board of Home Missions
New York
Alaska
Getting Ready for Business Land Secured Subscriptions
The article reports on a steady yearlong effort to secure land and business readiness, noting persistent wartime constraints and city subscriptions securing ongoing support. It highlights the importance of steady planning, local engagement, and continued financial backing from the community.
Wooster Woolen Company to Begin Grading and Hire 40 Workers
The Wooster Woolen Preserving Co is set to start grading immediately. Mr Brown is traveling with many orders, and the company will run the year with ample labor. Forty women will gain steady wages, subscriptions are urged, and a roll of honor will publish subscribers’ names in appreciation of support for the factory and local farmers.
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Woowterg Preserving Co
Laper
Brown
Hb Canvassera
Canvass of Ohio Sunday School Association on Sep 30
The Ohio Sunday School Association plans a state wide visitation on Thursday September 30 under Rev H A L King of Bellaire. State Secretary Marion Lawrence notes the effort aims to boost church and Sunday school attendance and county benefits. Also mentions extensive program titled Cardinal Points of the Ohio Sunday School Association.
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Ohio
H A L. King
Bellaire
Marion Lawrence
Ohio Sunday School Association
Corpse Found in Brown Lake Linked to Local Laborer
A body recovered from Brown Lake near Shreve is identified as William Priest, a Holmes County laborer, last seen leaving John Kieffer’s employment in Holmes County. Undertaker Otto Tidball will oversee official arrangements. funeral details follow at the Wooster fair.
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Otto Tidball
William Priest
John Kieffer
Holmes County
Schedule In Effect July 5 1897 South Bound Trains
Schedule shows daily southbound service starting July 5 1897 with no stops when time not listed. Parlor cars run Cleveland to Cincinnati with 25 cent fare Cleveland to Columbus, 50 cents to intermediate stations. Vestibuled sleeping cars operate Cleveland to Cincinnati. No 2 Local Vestibuled Sleeper Columbus to Cleveland usable after 9 pm at west Colon Station. No 28 Local Vestibuled Sleeper Cleveland to Columbus arrives Columbus 2 15 am with berths usable until 7 am. Contact J E Bannegan or C F Daly for details.
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Lisan Vigis
O. Se
Bay Ree
New York
Cnetway
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Chicago
Pittsburg
Umath
Fe Sud Clavelana Oa
WW Pub
Akron
Lig & Mee
Doylestown
Rittman
Sterling Creston
Fosterla Bol
San Slede Andusky
Burbank
Auee
Aukerman
Ie Armstrong Eee
Eod
Cedar Valley
Wooster
Auke
Bolmesville
Millersburg
Mt. Vernon
Orrsle
Columbus
Columban
B and M
St Pars
Zanesville
Toledo
Nan
Cincinnati
Nilew
Youngstowi
Loree
FORD
St. Louis
Paxmnger
Pittsburgh
Hatin
Pennsylvania
Cleveland
Sociopati
Columb TR
Colon Station
East End Union Depot
EB. Bannegan
Wooster Branch trains Daily excel Sunday
Daily train service with Wooster Branch resumes, including a Sunday schedule. Officials mention integration with Baltimore line and awaiting further timetable details for March. Peak travel periods projected. passengers urged to verify current departures at stations.
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Wooster
Tin
Mar
Baltimore
Bd. L
Allen
A. G
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Milleraburg Telephone Co
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West Salem
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