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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1897

Page

5

Wooster's Aug 25 1897 Fair Day News Highlights

Local Wooster market reports show wheat at 82 to 85 cents, and 90 cent bids on Saturday. The Orrville Fair Grounds host military drills by the 169th O.W.V., and the Shearer Comedy Co. opens at Wooster City Hall. Farm implements sale by Harding & Co. draws crowds with many items sold at auction. An officer reports a theft case and a mugging incident leaves James Bailey badly injured in Cleveland.

Batusony Wooster Hugh John Bowers Wayne County O. W Orrville Fair Aeron John F.seiberling Francois Seiberling Harding &C O Marchand Cerning Perry F.leighton Leighton J F. Seas & Son Orrviil Charles Metil Jas. J. Bailey K.sheard Shrive Cleveland Cleveland Papers Charles Zimmerman Avedal Springfield Tin F Will Roderigon Cary Grosenbach Frank BK Turo Jeroane EK Clark Rover’ Cemron, Jr James W Stexd Willave Fair Ground Wooster Market Co. D Camp Gyger Steubenville Waye¢ County Pioneer Society Woosterly Park Shearer Comedy Co Illinois Mongey House W. DP. Snyder Oleander Jaco Idan Lerner Opera Duamoesa Andres Spoedecker Mad'sonouryg Charles Brievard Diamond Alley Akron Killback Fielmes County Duncan's Island John L. Lepley Killbuck Q. Hight Alaska T. F. Harrison Bolivar Street Liberty Walnut Streets Klondike

Personal notes from Wooster area events and visits

A long list of local people visited or were visiting nearby cities and relatives. Notable mentions include Mrs. Fred Ruprecht ill, A. Scobey family in Steubenville, Alex Graver cooking for Co. D at Steubenville, and Dem ocratic State Executive Committee appointment for E K Geiselman. Also readers gain updates on travel to Detroit and Cleveland, a Yoder visit, and various locals at Orrville and Wooster events with friends, relatives, and colleagues.

Scobey Steubenville Alex Graver Co. D McClure Walter Detroit Mich F. W. Platt Edward Rice Harford Flouge Canton E. B. Mauk Delpros Ruasa Reese E K. Geiselman Democratic State Executive Committee Dr. Barnhill Columbus Reese Charles Garver Frank Bolsgrain May Gll Grace Taylor Orrville I. E. Seas Boyd Gilson Louisville Speers Mclarran

Beebe's Sells Umbrellas At Low Prices

Umbrellas just received in a new lot at 60 cents and a lead. Extra good value for the money at Beebe's.

Beebe’s

Residents visited by relatives and officers from Steubenville to Lima

A list of visitors and guests spans Steubenville to Lima, including Donald with the 8th Regt O N G in Steubenville, Peter Foust in Westmoreland, and Mrs Jacob Weil in Mansfield. Others host or visit relatives in Ohio and Pennsylvania, with mentions of touring Magazines of Chicago Journal owner’s son, Mrs. A M Fombeli returning from Pennsylvania, and Capt McClelland titled Chief of Vocal Artillery among local military news.

HL K Smith A.M. Fombeli Pennsylvania Henry Bolus Mansfield Miall E. Biale Sewickley Mia A. McDonald Steu Benin Ae Wall Thomas A. Bowmen D. D Evangelical Church Sand Ch'eng Archer House C. A McDoselt Woogter Cincinnati Tribune B T. Jones Wadsworth Normal School Glenn G. Cle Lolmes County Co R Ovents of Tacia Naukeahe Wis Chas, Ihrig Engace Cirose McClelland Kieffer Jacob Frick Hotel Lafayette

Insanity Defendant Seizes Razor in Franko Township

Samuel EHontetuler of Franko Township confronted by an insanity charge after he grabbed a razor Monday afternoon while claiming the Lord called him to sacrifice. A young woman intervened, wresting the blade away as she and others fled the scene in shock.

Samuel Ehontetuler Franko Hostetler Sen Thatettier

Local Grain Market Moves and Price Fluctuations

The Wooster market opened with a few loads of wrest bought for a dollar and other wheat sold at six to eight cents. Chicago prices showed unusual activity with December wheat dipping to 1. or 2 cents lower than September. Buyers remained cautious as farmers ask higher prices, while buyers doubt future demand to sustain such levels.

Wooster Chicago New York

Wooster Meeting Reviews Construction Bids And Leasing

The executive committee met yesterday evening to review contractor bids for plant expansion and to discuss opening remaining work. Frank Harkholder leased the old McDowall plow shop for a general machine repair business on South Walnut Street, expected to draw substantial local work.

Wooster Preeryaing Wmcc EWR Mowery Chester Curry & Coerie Hartrean Pad Frank Harkholder McDowall South Walnut Street Will &T Burkholder

Season Opens with Tommy Shearer Comedy Co.

The 1897-98 City Opera House season opened with Tommy Shearer Comedy Co under Karl Burgese. The company staged The Southern Home to strong audience approval with standout work by Shearer and Irene Myers. Tonight they present The Son of Mlle Cristo, a sequel of Monte Cristo.

Sesson City Opera House Tommy Shearer Karl Burgese Shearer Irene Myers Mlle Cristo Monte Cristo

Wooster Post Office Advised Letters List Aug 23 1897

The Wooster Ohio post office notes remaining letters for Tuesday Aug 23 1897. Names include Misa Wm Welker F and MARQHAND P M. Also references a Beebe's 12 percent 12 centception offer for 640 items.

Old People Pass Away in Wooster and Shreve

Obituary notices from Wooster and Shreve report the deaths of elderly residents. Mrs Anna S Relder, 84 North Buckeye, widow of Henry Bair and John Reider, dies after three years of illness. funeral at Baptist church with five children named. Mrs Julia A Cumberland dies at 81 in Wayne township. funeral at her son Joseph Cumberland’s home and burial in Wooster Cemetery. Joseph Hoult of Franklin Township dies after chronic illness. Stitt, deaf mute Henry Dirk, aged 87, etc. The items note long community involvement and Baptist ties, with multiple survivors and funeral details. Also announces the death of Mr David Wells, 115 years old, in Shreve after a long life of farming and Californian gold days, with funeral in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Anna S. Relder E. M. Strow North Buckeye Street Kelder Wayna County Baptist Church Keystone State Henry Bair Jane John Reider J. M Strow Wooster F. Bair Ardap Utah Wm R. Bair Denlap Kansas James M. Bair Topeks Howard Yarr Pocatello Idaho The Julia A Cumberland Thomas Cumberland Joseph Cumberland Wayne Township Joseph Hoult Franklin Wownship Mr. Stitt Mr Stitt Belmont County Ohio Henry Dirk Wm. Gearhart Gearhart Gearcart duld+n Corners Wayne Co Martha Ori Kev Glent Wayne Church Savbath Worter Cemetery David Wells California Wells Mr Wells Riplay Township Holmes County Disepla Kemp Ada Daug Bernie Oto Oak Grove Cemetery

Parceled Names and Partners From a Local Record

Fragmentary OCR lists several individuals including Joseph Nernis Nancy Rover Bessie Kirken Wm M ter ats Mary E Dunt Elaer W Deitrick Ida and Mary Rath in an unclear context suggesting a legal or matrimonial record with multiple persons and relationships. The legible fragments hint at a series of family names and associates without any dates locations or actions.

Joseph Nernis Nancy Rover MM Ter Ats Bessie Kirkendil Mion Y Wolunss Mary E Duntamar Elaer W. Deitrick Ida Moerr Mary Rath

Wooster to Open Coal Office at New Feed Barn

A newly completed feed barn and coal office near East North and Buckeye streets in Wooster will open to supply coal via local dealers. The setup aims to provide the lowest prices and ensure steady coal access for residents and businesses.

Farmer's New Feed Barn E'nott Bastess Bert Larines la Cent Wooster Naith Aid Buckeyes Ces Wooster Dealera

Miners and Operators Fail To Reach Arbitral Accord

August 24 Pittsburg report says miners and operators adjourned without agreement after a conference. Operators offered 611 cant a ton pending arbitral outcome. miners demand 69 cents a ton and proposed McKin ley and Wm. J. Hrgan as arbitrators. Operators plan to reopen mines with new men and reconvene this afternoon to set plans.

Pittsburg McKinley Wm. J. Hrgan

Community Social Events and Weddings in Columbus

United Presbyterian Sabbath school plans a picnic at Highland Park on Friday September 3. A festival is set for Jeffer son M E Church Friday September 10 evening. Miss Blanche C Curry hosts the File Club Monday afternoon. Miss Zeux Fryer entertained guests last Thursday in honor of Kessie Carl of Shreve. Mr Clement V Marr and Miss Mary Fath wed quietly at Creston with Rev Loston officiating. Lacy Christine hosted 24 children for Mildred and Ruth Williams’ visit. Mrs Isaac Johnson hosted a card party Friday afternoon for her daughter Mia. John E West noted for the Johnson hospitality with elegant refreshments.

United Presbyterian Highland Park Jefferson M. E Blanche C. Curry File Club Zeux Fryer Kessie Carl Shreve Clement V Marr John @. Marr Misa Mary Fath Ws Township Creston Boston Lacy Christine Mildred Ruth Williams Columbus Thoraday South Beaver Street Isaac Johnson Mia John E. West Johnson Home

New Departure Clearing Sale Attracts Attendees

Harding & Co report a first annual New Departure Clearing Sale with surprising turnout. Buyers found big bargains, and the organizers express satisfaction that those purchasing recognized a good deal.

Harding & Co

1000 cords of stave delivered at Wooster Saw Mill

A notice states 1,000 cords of stave were delivered at the Wooster Saw Mill. For more information inquire at the mill.

Wooster

Camp Commences Work With Railroad Spreads Hope

The Kidron correspondent reports five horses started work on the railroad Saturday and twelve more yesterday, signaling a forthcoming railroad. Work began on G. W. Ross farm in Sugarcreek township's southern central line. H. J. Camp’s tile plant, shut two weeks due to coal shortages, is back in operation with 25 workers and strong orders, pleasing Clinton and Plain townships residents.

Kidron Tur Republican Horaes G. W. Ross Sugarcreek Township Camp Clinton Plain Township Springville Tex Republican H. J. Camp

Caskeys in Council Reunion at Canaan Home

A Canaan Ohio reunion for the Caskey family was held August 18 at the Frack Caskey home north of town with over 20 attendees. Officers were elected, committees named, and Rev. J. Boston led prayer after a music filled program including Miss Redding and Miss Keener. Distants guests included Joseph Hill and Andrew Caskey, with about six to seven Caskeys present.

Wooster Rerusalian Canaan Caskey Frack Caskey Niles Canean Caskeys Ciskey Jacob 40K Creston Theo Very Enterlainlog Uitar Pless-Da Wits Soother Aeler Lisa Charles S.uoz Kta Youu Dewe Mather Lala Oler Itusa Hix Joseph Hill Canton Andrew Caskey Orrville John Long Wollot

Poor family case and Crops Prospects Highlight Creston News

A wandering case describes Dr Adams aiding a pauper couple Cartley and wife with a sick child as a cold damp night trip ends near a wagon shelter The report notes the wife’s intelligence relative to her husband and the family’s poverty The Creston crop section reports cucumber and cabbage prospects and local shipments amid a busy week with reunions and upcoming church events.

Jacob J Adams North Market Street David Teresmet Pheodore Carter Wagen Adams Cursley Shenle Curtley Bellefonteine Adama Biatchlyville Cartley Samuel Taylor

Dead burglar killed during bank raid in Canton Ohio

Aug 24 report says a burglar named Cooney Gerbig, about 40, was cut and killed at the fanter bank in Canton. Authorities arrest a suspect in Philadelphia over a lottery scheme tied to Changersburg. The investigation centers on a lottery operation run from headquarters at Alomor and GoRtern is incorporated under state law. Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is advertised as relief by Laubach & Boyd druggists.

Canton Arho Joh Bra Hoeman Fanter Bank Gerbig Changersbure Cooney Philadelphia Patty Senseg Ceol O Ate

Excursion Rates to Tiffin by Pennsylvania Lines

The Pennsylvania Railroad will sell excursion tickets to Tiffin for a single fare round trip for the Junior Order of American Mechanics on August 25 and 26. Tickets good returning until August 28 inclusive, weather permitting.

Order of American Mechanics Pennsylvania Railroad Tiffin

A Week of Camp Duty for Co D at Gyger Camp

A Cleveland era roster details Col Hard and Chaplain Kieffer leading Company D to Camp Gyger Steubenville for a week of rifle drill and field training. The roster lists commissioned officers First Lieut Barnard Captain Gerlach and Second Lieut Unger, followed by noncommissioned officers and a long list of privates led by sergeants Dice, Eaby, Limb and Miller. The camp is to break Monday afternoon with the unit transiting via Pennsylvania Lines.

C. V. Hard J. N. Kieffer A. KB Pennsylvania F. O. Gerlach Fiest Wm. Barnard Gustave Unger A. H. Dice, Jr H. P. Eaby Gen. Limb Horace Miller Edward Mann Walter Sloan Frank & Horn Webster J Horn Sonta E. Gaudie Harry Woolman M. Swartz Gee W.conn Cons H.scott Magteany C Hoth Frederick Schuch John W Amer Horace Barrett Louis Christine Cumberland C LE Cumberland Jerome Clark Wil RO Uarry Ropert Cameron Sr Nell Cameroon James Cameron K.unger Calvin Winebrenner Edwin Wallace J. B Pnatham Armorer

Wayne County Fair Promises Big Week With Attractions

Preparations ramp up as Wayne County Agricultural Society fields a busy scene at the grounds. Secretary J N Kinney and assistants book hundreds of stalls while displays, rides, and tented exhibits are prepared to welcome crowds. Special attractions include a coffin burial demonstration by Boonen, hypnosis by Miss Gladys Livingston, a crystal burial case act, a letter-hiding carriage drive, and performances by Cyrene. A colonial museum, a giant Ferris wheel, and a modern merry-go-round promise diverse amusements for visitors this week.

Wayne County Boonen Boone Gladys Livingston Keone Cyrene J. N Kinney Wayne County Agricultural Society Bannere, & Feria

Shake Into Your Shoes Foot Care Powder

Fragmented ad text promotes a foot care powder claimed to relieve aching feet. It mentions a baking soda like base, cooling sensation, and claims of soothing tired feet. The readable parts include branding hints and an address in New York, with garbled spacing and misspellings.

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