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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1895
Page
5
Monday's Daily notes general decoration efforts in Wooster and west end merchants leading the way. It mentions August Imgard laying a flagstone, Shamp and Bechtel wiring for Camp Decourcey patrons, and a planned reunion for Wooster's 102d C V J group. It also reports weather relief from recent rain and local social and civic activity.
Jesse S. Miller wed Gertrude Butt Clarence C. Hunt married to Mary M. Halewell. David J. Etling and Charlotte Forrer listed among the licensees.
David Myers of New Pittsburg won the contract for the Woman's Building erec tion on the University campus. Work to be completed by December 15 at an approximate price of $17,000. Other bids came from Miller & Smith, Robert Gamer on, Samuel Ames of Wooster, J. C. Devine of Alliance. Subcontract bids were filed for brick work roofing plumbing heating plastering painting.
Harding & Co promotes a sale of carriages road wagons and buggies at Beete's store on Friday and Saturday August 16 and 17 with high grade ladies dresses and short notice applebutter and jell items, cider railsoast from New Pittsburg noted.
The splendid farm of William C. Rice, deceased, will be sold at Court House next Saturday. First bid will be $34 per acre. One of the best farms in Wayne county may be yours at a great bargain. The Weekly Republican office offers Cleveland Weekly subscriptions at $1 per year, cash with order. Call at Republican Office Wooster Ohio.
Wayne county Peoples Party calls a mass convention at City Opera House Wooster at 10 am Saturday August 17 to nominate a full county ticket and conduct other business A Glee Club will provide campaign songs Endorsing the Omaha Platform entitles participation Committee chairs C A Rieder and C F Young invite all qualified attendees Note the Young Peoples Christian Union event and Cleveland Akron Columbus Railway fare details with sale August 20 to 24 and return by August 27 1895 Tickets via agents
Wayne County Court of Common Pleas jurors for September term were drawn and ordered to report on Monday September 9 for grand and petit duties. Names include W W Hoover Canaan William Bentz Wooster Jos Housekeeper Woosterlet John Myers Chester J G Tate Franklin W I Gerber Sugarcreek Peter Buchanan Jr Sugarcreek Henry Stoller Chippewa FC Campbell Congress A Schlaffley Patot Geo Fike Jr Greene J A Strause Plain J P Ryan East Union L Eyman Chester T B Myere Baughman for grand jurors. Petit jurors to report Monday September 30 include Otto Troutman Clinton J S Eshelman Greene Mason Cockrell Canaan J W Johnson Salt Creek Josiah J Snyder Franklin C W Hoover Milton S H Miller Chippewa S G Cook Congress A L Byler Greene John Hartel East Union Jas McGlewen Canaan 3 G Gill Plato Frederick Fike Canaan J S Saltsma Congress F A Maurer Paint.
Wm Blutchinson of Smithville learned Monday of his son Grant Hutchinson's death by drowning in Milwaukee at age 24. He died Sunday afternoon while bathing in the river near his home. The body was sent to Smithville for interment at noon Tuesday. Funeral services were held at the Lutheran church at 3 p.m. The family expresses deep thanks for the sympathy offered.
Affidavit before Justice Folger in Massillon against traveling clothing dealer Neuhof for operating two stores with one state license. He was bound over to probate court on $200 bond after arrest in Wooster. Frantz and officials allege dual store operations in Massillon and Kenton. Banked on new license laws. Neuhof plans to appeal to the Supreme Court.
The 20th annual Sherman Brigade reunion at Camp De Courcy in City Park begins tomorrow with 60 tents pitched and a process of setting up amenities. Officials honor Councilman H L Odenkirk by naming Odenkirk Avenue as the camp’s main thoroughfare. Activities include headquarters setups, medical and registration facilities, and plans for receptions, ceremonies, and entertainment as veterans and families arrive. The grounds will host displays, a museum area, and multiple tents with arrangements for water, food, and shelter, while decoration and preparations continue across Wooster. The turnout is expected large with trains delivering many attendees and participants from various regiments and towns.
NORTHERN SECTION reports good rains aiding corn pasture and gardens. Corn tasseling and ear set good on high ground. low land black soil fair to above average. Oats nearly all harvested with higher than expected yield. Early potatoes poor. few hills promise fair yield. Pastures short but turning green. small clover generally poor. mammoth clover fair to good. Apricot trees heavilyfruited in places. pears generally good. grapes and plums varied. Farmers plowing for wheat. overall conditions favorable in many areas despite spotty ground.
On the above date the C. A. & C. Ry will run a cheap rate excursion to Detroit via Cleveland and the Detroit and Cleveland Steam Navigation Co. Train leaves Orrville at 3 04 p m arriving Cleveland 5 15 p m and Detroit 5 30 a m Sunday Returning leaves Detroit 11 00 p m arriving Cleveland 5 30 a m connecting with morning train for home Fare for the round trip from Orrville only 2 60 This summer visit the City of the Straits at this low rate.
A path to ongoing business success lies in advertising within The Republican and its paper, which reaches a wide audience across the community. The reminder underscores the value of placing ads to connect with readers and boost visibility.
Sterling aged 61 reports the Baptist church here was struck by lightning yesterday around 2 o clock, quickly consumed. The building, 12 years old, previously repaired after a 3 year ago lightning strike. Insurance of 2000 dollars. Large turret and organ saved. Arsenic incident involving small boy Ed Stone narrowly survived with Dr N B Dawson's help. Travelers and local notices follow about visits, rail excursions, and other routine items.
A Wooster Market column lists corrected grain and butter prices for August 1898. Items include wheat, flour, corn, oats, barley, flax seed, timothy seed, milk, butter, lard, hams, shoulders, cheese, white beans, potatoes, salt, spring chickens, turkeys, dried apples, and dried peaches with per unit prices. Local grocers Graigh Grocenes and Isians provide the corrections.
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