Wayne County Pioneer Reminiscences and Centennial Day
An 1818 settler recounts Wayne County life from log cabins to early schools. He recalls Indians, homesteads, and barter economy, then seats of WC education and Edinburg and Smithville academies. Centennial events salute education with speeches by Compton Brinkerhoff Wisner and local teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brinkerhoff
Wooster
United States
J. T. Wisner
Edinburg Academy
Wayne
Alleghenies
Wayne County
Wisner
Edinburg
J. B. Eberly
Smithville Academy
Smithville
Fredericksburg
J.B. Taylor
John K. Cowan
Millersburg
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Eberly
Otterbuin
Heren
Boston
Woman's Night marks crowd pleasing Wayne county event
The Opera House hosted Woman's Night with the Eighth Regiment Band, drawing about 1100 attendees who filled floors and galleries. The program featured Miss Fannie Benham, Miss Anna Sprague, Miss Jednette Carpenter, Mrs Bertha Sheehan Myers, and a reading by Miss Ethel Dane Roberts, plus a B Tenn concert and a grand finale of The Star Spangled Banner. Wayne County Centennial Committee led by Mrs N N Douglas organized ushers and postparticipants for a citywide celebration ending with a pork and beans picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Eighth Regiment
H House
Amarics
Ia Hough
Cara
F A. Seiberling
Barbara Allen
Bonnie Dundee
Jednette Arpenter
Panu-Forte
Soands
Merz Merses
Anna Pope
Dafe Douglas
Agatha Iard
Nee Haumgardner
Tosti
Bertha
America
Quartette
J. Kirkwood
Frances Fuller Victor
Anna Sprage
Victor
Wayne ‘County
Burt
New York
Brown
West
Fuller
San Francisco
Ken Boit
Fannie Benham
LeRoy
Harvey Howard
Agatha Hard
Robin Adair
Ethel Dane Roberts
Wooster
Tox Republican
Anna E. Fate
Ethel Hant
Poznanski
Jeanette Carpenter
Roentgen
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Abraham Lisoln
Belletia
Clara Exiien Rogers
Werlias
Rehdere
Miss Carpenter
Bani L Minteer
Ohio
Bertha Sheehan Myers
Cincinnatti
Missionary Societika
Germany
Clayton Johns
Bentham
Abane
Carpenter
Edwin M. Srekn
Ndian
Olla Fern Kieffer
Edgar
Jacob Frick
A.S. McClure
John C. McClarran
Wm. Annat
C. V. Hard
John McSwaaney
W. W. Firestone
C.V. Kanke
J. E. Marchand
K. J.smith
J. 3. Applebaugh
Ens I Hee Boaste Vidon
Joale’ Taylor
Edna’ Smit Grate-Donlag
Elizabepti Johnsop
Soldier's Day Veterans Parade Returns to Wooster
Rain failed to dampen turnout as Wooster hosts Soldier's Day Parade with crowds lining streets. The march features marshals, staff, veterans from multiple towns, and an Akron band leading the 8th Regt. unit through a day of ceremonies and procession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Lsperman
Lerner
Latimer
Miller
Weaver
Dice
J. Smith
Chas. Roth
W. Hl. Robison
Marshalse—I
Orrville
J. W. Johnson
Eredbricksburg
J. M. McKee
West Salem
Thomas Reed
Dalton
J. W. Barcus
Shreve
George Jackson
Doylestown
F .N. Neumyer
Jar ‘Ak
Alder Henry
Newcomer
Harry Taggart
Welker Christy
Emmett
Stiyser
Akron
B. P Mer
Centennial Museum Exhibit Showcases Rare Album Quilt
A Wooster history feature highlights Capt. O. Beebe’s 1845 album quilt with donor blocks from local families. A Revolutionary War discharge relic signed by G Washington and J Trumbull is displayed. The piece prompts talk of a permanent Wayne County Museum as the community enjoys the centennial events and concerts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Entennial Museum
O. Beebe
Hoy. T. B. Fairchild
St. James Episcopal Church of
Wooster
Mra
D. Kline
D. Sloan
L. A. Curtis
J. A. Holland
L.L. Belle
D. W
L. L
Power
Della
Sloan
C. Leverett
Emma Johnson
Curtis
DD. N. Sprague
G. Washington
J. Trumboll
Washington
Jonathan
D. Bushnell
McCracken
J. W. Buchanan
Nashville
Tann
Glendale Park
Tha City
Wayne County
Visitors of Note in Wallace County
Samuel Brenzer of Akron visits G W Lesda and wife while Jesse Bab of Salineville Culbana ce arrives in Wayne County after long ties to the Ball mill. Mrs Mary Hardy, 78, from the Hardy farm, visits John Thompson on Spink street with her family. Washington Thompson and Alonzo Thompson of Hicksville Ohio visit Wooster. Washington is John Thompson’s brother and this is his first return in 40 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Smith
Fredericksburg
Webster
E. M. Pope
Grove Fémale Seminary
Wooster
F. F. H. Pope
Dalton
Grove Academy
Pennsylvania
Compton
Mt. Piled
Jesse Bab
Salinevile
Culambiana Ce
Mir. Babs
Wayne County
Mary Hardy
Emery
Hardy
John Thompson
Spink Street
Hicksville
Washington
Eld
Early county academies register of teachers and scholars
A list from City Park shows registered teachers and scholars from Grove Female Seminary and other institutions. Names include Addie Jackson Hard, Eliza Reeves Beebe Ravenna, Mary Gordon, Lizzie Thomas, Maggie Kinney, and Wooster High School staff, plus pre 1890 scholars such as John C. Bloyd and Peter Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Park
Grove Female Seminary
Addie Jackson Hard
Eliza Reeves Beebe
Ravenna
Sarah Wabster Firestone
Wooster
Addie Jackain Hard
Mary E. Gordon
Lizzie A. Thomas
Maggie Bishop Kinney
Oreston
Wooster High School
John C. Bloyd
Peter Smith
Sam Smith
Orrville
Canaan Academy
Edinburg Academy
J. B. Pinkerton
Doylestown
J. T. Wisner
O. K. Griffith
Orrylila
Fredericksburg Academy
Mra
O. K.griffith
Amy Keck
Marshallville
Smithville Academy
James B. Taylor
Achish Smith
Redericksburg
Inez Hyatt
Lodi
Elly Roach
Viola Spangler
Isabella Spangler
Congress
Marshallvilie
Miss Anna McAfee Wins Inaugural Day Prize
Fragmentary report notes Miss Anna McAfee of Plain township winning the Inaugural Day prize for best comic fantastic Department. Mentions Commander Lybarger of Coshocton as discussed for nomination for Governor Iver Gov. Bushnell. Text is garbled with unreadable portions and errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna McAfee
Plain Township
Lybarger
Coshocton
Iver Gov. Bushnell
Hnkhouse
Leyenberger Cunningham Wedding at Cunningham Home
A morning ceremony at Al qvinzi Cunningham's home united Mipa Vinnie D. Cunningham and Prof H. B. Leyenberger. Officiated by Rev J. Leyenberger with Edith Lotsford as maid of honor. After a wedding breakfast the couple departed for Chautauqua.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alqvinzi Cunningham
Mipa Vinnie
Ohio
J I. Leyenberger
Chautauqua
Leyenberger
Isrockfield
Missouri
Westminster College
Ile
Hisbride
Good Game Between MinglewoodS and Wooster at Fair Grounds
A Thursday afternoon game at the Fair Grounds drew an unusually large crowd. Wooster defeated Minglewood 9 to 1 with Irve Wilhelm pitching well for Wooster and John Pollock returning to the box for Minglewood after Britton and Anderson as starters. The official score was not fully copied, so only inning by inning totals are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ater
Mijtersburg
Holmes County
John Sherman
A.S
Mansfield
Martin
Ker
Washington Gardiner
Landing
Mich
Archer House
Bert Garver
Fremont
Shoemaker
East Liberty Street
Finance Committee
Wooster
Britton
Anderson
John Pollock
Wilhelm
North Lawrence
Minglewood
Vacation by Rail to Mackinac Island Offers Bargains
Take your vacation now with the D and C Coast Line to Mackinac Island. Roundtrip fares from Detroit 13.50 Toledo 15.50 and Cleveland 18.00 include meals and berths. Tickets valid 60 days bicycles carried free. Explore 1000 miles of lake and river riding on modern ateeli steamers under these rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackinac Island
Coast Line
Detroit
Toledo
Cleveland
Ateeli
Ian
Regimental Reunion of 21st Ohio at Wooster
The 21st annual session of the Regimental Association of the 16th Ohio Volunteer Infantry met at G A R Hall Wooster. Officers were elected Geo Playford Zanesville president and Harry McClarran Wooster treasurer. Delegates from multiple companies attended. The day included addresses by Hon A S McClure and T D Wolbach and a reception planned for evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
16Th Regiment
G. A. R. Hall Agreing
Regimental Association
A.S. McClure
Enos Pierson
Harry McClarvan
B.f.clark
Akron
J. 4. Ross
Union City
B. F. Clark
John M. Trigor
Monroeville
Ind
J. D. Dill
Mansfield
Harry McClarran
Wooster
E. W. Smith
Columbus
O . Speers McClarran
John Hammer
Wm Lightcap
Sterling
J.s.smith
D. C. Curry
James Job
Canton
Sarouel Shank
Wm. Swarts
Sioux City
Joseph Miller
Burbank
Co. K
Wm McKee
Clinton, O
Josiah Hough
Canaae
Amos Hough
West Salembo
Geo
Playford
Zanesville
Joseph Beegle
Leatsville
16Th Ohio Volunteer Infantry
G. A. R. Hall
Ape
I. N. Kmieffer
McClure
T. D. Walbach
Wadeworth
Alex Rogers
Cifitago
T.C Kilgore
Monmouth
George W. Playford
H. T. Fisher
Cleveland
D.C
H. Pipier
Frank Feeman
Arch Switzer
Zack Ogle
Andy Paul
Rev
Gyrus Smith
M. J. Chapman
Police Busy Night At P I Depot
Marshal Ellaperman and officers patrolled the P I depot arresting several suspects for suspicion and theft. Capt J T Jones of Bellaire reported a pocket picked containing about 8 dollars and papers. A purse with 180 dollars was reportedly lost by Henry Splece and another by Mrs Uriesemer. Tom King pleaded guilty to suspicion and fines remained unpaid. Pete Bradshaw and James Shanklin faced charges linked to thefts of jewelry from Mrs Levi Hoyer last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellaperman
P. I
Beligya
J. T. Jones
Bellaire
Baver Street
Bertie
Lake
Jones
Henry Splece
Wooster
Uriesemer
Scobey
Wm. Weaver
East Liberty
Tom King
John Itoe
Ben Muller
Depo
Pete” Bradshaw
Dice
James Shanklin
Honeytown
Sidi
Levi Hoyer
Pear Cross Keye
Explosion at Louisville brick works kills man, injures five
A boiler explosion at the Louisville brick works near Maximo, Stark County, this morning fatally injuring one man and seriously injuring five others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Alliance
Louisville Brick Works
Maximo
Stark
Cleveland conductor leaps from hotel window in heat wave
W. D. Lally, a railroad conductor from Cleveland, reportedly jumped from a four story window at Hotel Buyer in Pittsburgh while temporarily insane from extreme heat. He suffered fatal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
W. D. Lally
Pittsburg
Flood Drowns Six in Dehaven and Pine Creek Valley
Special report from Woustes REPCULICAN Lirrspun Pa details a cloud burst flood at Dehaven at 8 30 this morning. Six persons drowned, extensive field damage, washouts on roads into town, and reports of later losses in the Pine Creek valley. Arrests include Samuel Daugherty, taken after causing a disturbance, and two men detained as suspected pickpockets amid recent refrigerator thefts in Second and Third wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fréderickaborg Band
Mill Post
Frederické
V.L
Dehaven
de Haven
Pine Creek Valley
Latimer
Ben Miller
Methodist Centennial Programme at Centennial service
The Epworth League conducts a Methodist Centennial service at the Methodist Church. Dresses feature topics on Oldest Church in the County, The New Church Organ, Old Customs of the Methodists, Five Cardinal Doctrines, Some Facts About Methodism, and league matters. An excursion to Niagara Falls via Cleveland and Buffalo is announced with special train times and varying rates from Columbus, Zanesville, and other stations. Tickets include roundtrip fares and centennial celebration coupons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Longfellow
Compton
J.B. Taylor
Smithville Academy
Frericksburg Academy
Edinburg
Alison
Iowa
Smith
Wayne County
Albert McFadden
Wayne
S. G. Gill
David Bjttner
Itn
America
Kigs Webster
Chérus
Methodist Churen
Epwaith League
E. Warner
Fir Wooster
Jennie M. Adair
Kta Shigley
Laura Kean
Cleveland
Akron
Columbus
Wil
Zanesville
Niagara
City of
Niagara Falls
F. Daly
Greveland
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Rae Ee Dee
Serer
Indiana
Noble
Bacyrnos
Far West
J. McClellan
John McGiellan
McClellan
Gion
cOpera
Elias Compton
Miss Webster
Col. Benj. Eason
Sappech
Martin Welker
Common Pleas
H. B. Swartz
J. A. Gann
L. R. Oritchfeld
Northwest Territory
J. E. Barrett
Serge
Samuel B. Eason
O. Rouch
A. D. Metz
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the Centennial Museum
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C. V.cClarran
Annat
Hotel Ougey
W. B. Bryson
Quinby & Ne
Liberty Jattest
Yoder House
the ReroBii
Teeple
Samuel Brenzer
Song of Smithy'l'e
G. W. Lesda
Leyenberger-Cunningham
Brite
The
Micglewoodas
Woosters
Worster
Asy Copter Tsag
Craig Welker
Olor
P. fcOurty
Pollock
Biy Wilhelm
iPla Es
Goth
Nbcrs
Clark
Gbigach
W. B. Hoag
Slo
Ezra Lemon
Benton Io
C—Joseph Mayor
West Polot J
Harmon Smyner
Elmer Funk
Woostar
Onda Parks
J. G. Taylor
Wooster. Co
di Lemon
Shrove. Co
Chicagol
Wooster Hepublican
Samuel Daugherty
Cats
Edward Miller
Tata
Pennsylvabia Lines
Centennialdal
Bration
Ays
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