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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1892
Page
3
A fourth break in Riley Howey's Congress saloon occurred Sunday night as thieves ransacked the premises. The incident adds to a trilogy of recent burglaries at the site.
Readable items cover the Wayn County Pioneer Association picnic at Highland Park on Saturday August 27, the Dalton Board of Education bond sale to Spitzer & Co. of Toledo, the Progressive Farmers Association meeting August 25, and various local incidents including a wreck train injury, food poisoning, a divorce petition, a burglary, a pair of wanted men linked to a circus, a buggy accident, rail line schedule changes, water supply prospects, and a large wedding at St Mary's Catholic church with Peter Itzel and Aurelia Leies amid extensive festivities.
The Cook and Whitby Circus identifies Julia Boisgrain as the female snake charmer. formerly of Ir ville now Mrs Gus Lambrigger, wife of the side show manager, tying a Wayne County girl to the act.
Community news recounts a Saturday night fight in Cedar Valley ending with Joseph Flory pleading guilty to a $2 fine after slugging Thomas Lee over a dispute about Mrs. Lee Glasgo. Deputies organize election supervision. a Cook & Whitby Circus performance delights locals. a horse theft case involves a man in Wooster claiming a death in his family while swindling farmers.
Commends the California liquid laxative for its pleasant taste and gentle action on kidneys liver and bowels. Promotes health and comfort for all users, claiming millions approve it as the best and only remedy.
Washington Aug 14 John Warwick Sixteenth Ohio district congressman died in his Riggs House rooms after a period of illness. Nearly 62 native of Ireland arrived 1840 engaged in mercantile milling and farming later elected Ohio lieutenant governor in 1883. Funeral arrangements planned with honorary pallbearers from multiple states. Warwick left a varied career in business and railroads and held broad influence in Stark county.
Fitheades, a veterinary surgeon of Sureve, Aug 11, suffered grave injuries after a hay fork handle pierced his body during a fall in a barn. Rushed to aid, his bowels protruded and his condition remained critical though conscious. Parents from Wooster are at his side as doctors fight for his life.
A planned People’s Party convention at the City Opera House failed to convene in Wayne County after a notice on the door redirected delegates to the Fisher House. Ex-Prosecutor C. A. Reider, chairing, admitted short notice hampered circulation while J. J. Robertson served as secretary. Wayne County’s four convention seats remained unfilled as press representatives declined to participate.
Residents with cider or apple butter requests can be served at E. P. Keck's cider mill on Ppeenage Street until further notice.
A compact note mentions Lordor and Gtard with Marte and a duo relation. No further context or dates provided.
Tuesday to Friday sessions detail lectures on proportion reading geography and psychology by Orr Lowden Moore Winship and Reider. Elections made Wooster chosen as next year’s site with 366 enrollment. A separate Camp meeting scamming money ends with Rev D G Moore accused of leaving town with funds.
Mrs. Cora E Rickel Pinkerton died at her parents home near Canaan on Wednesday evening August 10 after months of illness from cancer. She leaves a husband and child about two years old, her parents Mr and Mrs W Rickel, three sisters, and a large circle of friends. A Wooster University student in earlier years, she was about 26. Funeral set for 10 o’clock tomorrow morning.
The inspector Mrs. Cheswell from Akron will attend on September 1. Members are urged to attend the next regular meeting on Thursday August 18 at 7 30. Eniin Sweeney President Martha Kramer Secretary.
The text advertises Simmons Liver Regulator powder as a portable aid for travelers. It notes the product is compact enough to be carried in a pocket and implies suitability for use on the go.
Various probate filings and estate actions including wills probated administrators appointed and accounts filed. Entries mention T D Wilhelm K W Coe Mary Badger Matt Stair Samuel Smith Jacob St Mienneman Barnhart Long and Gotleib Gunther among others with inventories appraisements and partial accounts in a sequence of probate matters.
The Wooster commandery No. 48 sends twenty five swords to the Aug. Wooster Rocky Mountain News conclave. It has grown to 100 members in three years since its August 14 1889 charter, with jurisdiction over Wayne Holmes Ashland and Medina. Sir Lewis P Obliger is current eminent commander, praised for advancing Templar Masonry. The 1892 officers and past commanders Peckinpaugh and Firestone are listed.
Miss Nannie Spence visits Clevilland with parents. Will Davis visits family in Wooster from Cincinnati. George Myers from Houtzdale arrives at Lucas home. John Winters returns from Duluth after city contract. Mrs. W. D. Foss and children visit Beaver Falls. Mrs. Wesley Landis visits from Ashland. Will Barnes and Ruth Hinkle visit Wooster relatives. Gen Finley visits sister Mrs. W. A. Boutson. Baby takes vacation from letter carrier duty. Mrs. A Itzel and Miss Aurelia M Leies to wed at St. Marys Church. John Seffelinger visits sister Mrs. M. A. Miller. Prof. Bloodland to Havana to prepare for college work. Maggie Mirtz and Edith Snyder visit Mrs. Emerich. Mrs. Viola Searrett travels to Colorado Springs with Mrs. Erickson for sick relative.
The Sherman Brigade comprised the 61th and 65th Infantry, 6th Ohio Battery, and McLaughlin Squadron at Odell's Lake last week. Old soldiers brought families, a brigade campfire was held, and speeches by Capt Baldwin J C Weber B F Clark J C McFarland and Capt Wallace drew laughter and memories. Capt Shannafelt Major McDonald hosted visitors at Hotel Busch while music by W W Everly and David Long complemented the event. Despite inclement weather the encampment was deemed a success and Ashland was chosen for the next site, Wooster missing out for lack of representation.
Governor William McKinley issues a Labor Day holiday proclamation for Ohio noting the first Monday in September as a holiday. He urges citizens to abstain from work on September fifth and celebrate the dignity and importance of labor with public festivities.
Advert reads that Swayne's Ointment cures all skin diseases including eczema eruptions on face hands and nose with no internal medicine required. Claims great healing powers and urges asking a druggist for Swayne's Ointment.
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