Wooster Centennial Notes and Local Visitors
A dense update from Wooster covers Centennial preparation, parade plans, and social visits. Many locals and out of town guests including J. Mitchell, Mrs. Baker, Judge Ricks staffer Samuel Boyd, and Rev. Risle are noted. this week brings family travels, pensions, and church engagements as the city readies for the celebration.
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J.B. Davis
Mattie Baker
Pittsburg
Mary Baker
North Buckeye Street
Tom Downing, Jr
Cleveland
Chicago
College of Pharmacy
J. F. Smith
Creston
Jebiel Clark
J. Harrold
Dalton
E. J. Christy
Polk
Ashland County
Edward Baker
Sterling
Carroll Miller
Hiram Fisher, Jr
Bessie Bechtel
Robi. Childs and Non
Newark
Wooster
John Mitchell
Edward Snavely
J. W. Parsons
Creston Journal
Alva Fetzer
Vicinty
Thurway
News From Neighbors in Canton Repository Visit Notes
Mr and Mrs McAffee and son Willis of Wooster visit Mrs Chas Feesler. Primus Phillippi and wife return from Wooster. Alliance Revie Camp Moses Cleaveland letter notes the Eighth regiment outpacing the Seventeenth. Rivalry grows between regiments, with quarrels. Co D exhibition drill after parade draws applause. Capt Weyprecht believes his company not far behind Wooster neighbors.
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Canton
Co. D
Weyprecht
Wooster
Encouraging Figures About a Valuable Local Institution
Tob Wooster Balding and Loan Association reports its fourth year with 1045 members and capital rising from 200000 to 500000. Of the half million capital stock 423200 is subscribed and in force, reflecting strong community business welfare and many new homes funded by savings and urged thrift.
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Tob Wooster Balding and Loan Association
Wooster
Marudlican
Tnd
Bontain
General Assembly
Gray
Fayette
Solan
Pickaway
Torstop
Clark
Ohio
Lake Erie
Sauney
Biya
Luke
Erie
Fish Commission
Trensidty
Sao
Lake
Eria
The
Baye
All Going to the Next Circus Event Invitation
A letter from A. D. Metz to George Kettler records approval for children of the Children's Home to attend the John Robinson and Franklin Bros. show on August 14, 1896, with trustees and Supt. Gault endorsing the invitation. The notice notes gratitude and acceptance by the board for the afternoon performance.
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Joart Jon
J. McAlarral
Gourné
John, Robinson
Franklin
Wooster
Éggluning
Kates
Dte
John Ropingoh
Franklin Gros
Dalton
Wayne and Medina County Musical Association
West Salem
H. H. Palmer
New York City
Robinson
A. D. Metz
George Kettler
John Robinson
Franklin Bros
The
Hame
Board of Trustees
Gault
Esolved
J. F. Seal
Angry Alabama Populists Warn of Election Fraud in Alabama
Birmingham reporter Frank Baltzell secretary of the Populist campaign committee accuses Tuesday’s Alabama election of broader fraud than any prior poll. He says Populists will not back Bryan Democrats and will deploy their own electoral ticket, potentially prompting a mass boycott if Democrats reject it. Baltzell states Populist candidate Goodwin won Gov by a large margin.
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Cleveland
United States
Congress
Wooster SR P
Lica N
Birmingham
Ala
Frank Baltzell
Populist Campaign Committee
Goodwin
Wayne County Correspondents Picnic Highlights Speech
A large crowd gathered at Highland Park for the Wayne County Correspondents picnic. Speakers included Col. Taylor Hon M L Smyser and C E Slatz urging signed articles, press freedom, and responsible reporting while celebrating the press as a force for good in society.
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Highland Park
H. J.sullivan
Wayne County Correspondents Vienna
Wooster Band
Fred Simon
Mia
Wayne County
Cabana
Spain
Gol. W. A. Taylor
Cincinnati Hngquirer
Columbus Call
Mt. Varnasus
Martin Lutlisr Smyser
Mr. Smyger
United States
Perry County
Here
Granger
Pigeon Roost
Januarius McGahan
Bulgaria
New York
Cincinnati
Lnquirer
Central States
McGahan
New York Herald
Europé
The
Herald
London Times
Wooster editors and farmers host rainy county picnic
A Wooster area gathering featured speeches on newspaper work and community progress with Miss Pansy Sheppard and Minnie Kennedy recitals, Hessie Campbell, Isa Carver duets, and a Wooster Band program. Officers were elected, funds discussed, and plans set for next year amid rain threats and low attendance.
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Ans
Ani
Reece
Hid
Coli-Taylor
York
Avmasteruil
Bessie Campbell
Jgan Gorver
M. L. Smysernot Wooster
Ires Pired
Élas
Asparine
Wooster Band
Pansy Sheppard
Congress
Minnie Kennedy
Frank Taggart
Wooster
T. 3. Kesler
Taggart
Lhe
Hessie Campbell
Isa (Arver
Canaan
Association
H. J. Sullivan
J. E. Lintz
Annie McElhinney
Dalton
E. In
Herman
KE. W. Ellenberger
Moorland
J. W. Bricker
Smithville
J. E. Jacot
Applecreek
J. W. McElhinney
Easton
Kittle McVicker
Pleasant Home
Amstatz
Sterling
Chas. Lautenschlager
Open Letter From Michigan Official Promotes Kidney Pills
A government official from Michigan's Secretary of State office, A. P. Gale of Atlas near Fling, endorses Doan's Kidney Pills after severe kidney pain and dark, colored urine improved within days. He reports friends in office also benefited and urges purchase from Proctor & Gamble authorized dealers nationwide.
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Department of Secretary
Michigan
A. P. Gale
Department of
Fling
Mich
Atlas I
Don
A.T. Garm
Dean
Milburn
Butta
United Statewick
Duan
Proctor&o
Wooster meeting debates Centennial celebration plans
A Wooster county township meeting at the Mayor's office resolves to abort the planned Centennial Day parade and shift to a later date. Officials discuss removing the circus parade to keep churches and Sunday schools central, with the General Committee urged to take charge. The city vows to assist but cannot legally bar the show. Community leaders stress unity amid disagreements.
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Wooster
Hs Christian
Jesus
Wihereas
Pattorn
Committee of
AH. Bb. Swartz
Wrof E Compton
St. Compton
Kev J F. Smith
J. Sanborn
Ikey
Jb. Ross
Hey
M. Kerffer
A. W. MecClure
Col
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Jeffries. Wittle
Jeffries
Swartz
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Harry MecClarran
Col. Hard
Geo Ketler
W. McClure
Wooster Township
Muiderigs
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