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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1896
Page
7
Bare and Cheap Campaign Offers from Local Papers
An old advertisement outlines subscription deals for the Cleveland Weekly Leader, Wooster Republican, and Tax Weekly Republican with various advance payments. It promises free or reduced rates, including terms for one year ahead, multiple newspapers, and deadlines to January 1, 1897, urging readers not to miss the chance.
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Cleveland Weekly Leader
Wooster Republican
Weekly Leader
Republican
New York Weekly Tribune
Weekly Tribune
County fairs and school openings in Wayne and nearby
The Daily records fall events: West Salem and Wooster schools opening in August and September, Wayne County Fair dates, Doylestown free fair, Shreve Family reunion at Odell's Lake, and local civic notes on clubs, tax, and prizes. Also reports burglaries, crop losses from rain, and community events across Wayne, Medina, and surrounding areas.
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West Salem
Wayne County
Doylestown
Wooster
Shreve
Odell
Mt. Eaton
Garden Isle Celery
Creston
Mary E. Griffith
Baptist Church
Archer House
Train passengers and suspect held as Mansfield report hits Wooster
Agent Leyda sold 213 round trip tickets to Cleveland on the Pennsylvania Lines while 261 rode the Baltimore and Ohio for the same city. Kieling moved about 20 tickets to Lodi as crowds gathered for the morning rush. Word from Mansfield said Herchel Sidie, tied to a Wilhem’s grocery burglary, is in custody and to be returned tonight. Jim Miller, arrested on suspicion, was released for lack of evidence.
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Roe EE
Mae
Leyda
Cleveland
Pennsylvania
Baltimore & Ohio
Kieling
Lodi
Mansfield
Herchel Sidie
Wilhelm
Wooster
Marshal Milsperman
Jim Miller
Fargo Sets Nov 12 Execution for Kent Pancoast
At Fargo North Dakota last Friday afternoon Myron R Kent alias William Wiley Pancoast formerly of Wayne county was brought before Judge McConnell and the date of execution was set for November 12 Petitions are circulating statewide in his favor Javor Newman plans to plead before Governor Allen claiming juror threats forced a death penalty verdict W J Price of Fargo assisted in pressuring Kent’s vote
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Fargo
N. D
Myron R. Kent
William Wiley Pancoast
Wayne County
Mandan
McConnell
Javor Newman
Gov. Allen
Kent
W. J. Price
Relentless Reaper Claims Several Local Veterans
Notices from Wooster and surrounding areas report multiple deaths on August 24. George Arnold of Orrville, an octogenarian veteran, died after a long life in Wayne county, with funeral in Orrville and burial later at McQuaid and Moscow. George F Feaster, near Blackleyville, dies from dropsy and gangrene, interment in Blackleyville cemetery. D N Smith, long known resident, dies after a post mortem shows complex abdominal condition. funeral at Jackson cemetery with Order of the Chosen Friends burial service. Henry Myers, recently recovered from illness, back to health.
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Wayne County
George Arnold
Orrville
Arnold
McQuaid
Moscow
Wooster
Blachleyville
George F. Feaster
Bartemuz
McZens
Lang
Columbus
Blackleyville
Henry Myers
Canaan
D. N. Smith
Jackson Cemetery
Progressive Farmers Association Meets Near Wooster
The Progressive Farmers Association will meet at the home of H. Kerjam Wilson south of Wooster on Thursday August 27. Program includes Recitation by Miss Maggie Barnet, selections by Mr E K. D. McIntire, discussion on profitable stock, soil types, market, grass grain value and fertility elements. Prof. C. E. Thorne will speak on September suggestions and Miss Maggie Stitt with David James will present.
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Progressive Farmers’ Association
Hkerjamin Wilson
Wooster
Maggie Barnet
Mre
EK. D. McIntire
Vaper
Wm Bruce
D. S. Tintsmap
C .E. Thorne
Maggie Stitt
David James
Wayne County Fair Prize Classes Feature Multiple Distances
Wayne County Fair schedules a Wednesday event on September 16 with eighteen prizes across six classes. Races include one mile novice one half mile and one mile open one and three mile handicap and a Wayne County championship plus a boys race. Valuable prizes offered in all classes.
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Wayne County
Fall session opens Tuesday September first for all departments
The fall session will begin Tuesday September 1. It announces first class teachers in all departments.
Schumacher's Patent Flourpromises World Hardest Wheat Quality
Advertisement fragment from 1896 promoting Schumacher's Patent Flour as the best flour due to sound wheat and proper processing. Mentions Craighead and Dan's Ointment for itch relief, urging readers to buy locally. Includes a cash phosphate offer by W. D. Tyquer.
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Schumacher
S. Craighead
Wayne County Fair Preview and Prize Payouts
Wayne County Fair slated for Thursday and Friday September 17 and 18 offers $1 in prizes. A large list of entries promises rattling good races. Craighead promotes a 30 cent coffee blend, claimed to be transparent in packaging and consistent in strength and flavor.
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Wayne County
Free Lightning Hot Drops Offer at Zimmerman Co Asks Aug 31
One thousand free bottles advertised with no condition or price starting August 31, 1896 at Zimmerman & Co. Claims Lightning Hot Drops cure rheumatism neuralgia dyspepsia sore throat stomach and bowel troubles. Free bottles end after the date. bidders urged to claim a bottle. Ashland fair offers cash prizes for butter and bread entries with multiple awards.
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Zimmerman & Co
Zimmerman &Co
Wooster Daily Social Notes Spruce Up Weekend Visits
Wooster daily social notes detail visitors and residents in town. Names include Miss Lillian Horn, Walter Nice, Roy Spencer, Miss Minnie Pinkerton, and Chas Lazaro. The list covers relatives, travel from Canton Akron Columbus Cleveland and mentions concerts, reunions, and engagements.
Local meeting elects county officers and notes Moody Institute visit
At a county prosecutors meeting on Monday afternoon the following officers were elected chairman Van E. Dowell vice chairman Metz secretary W W McIntyre treasurer E K Gesselman Ofa Wootster. Prof W W Whites of the Moody Institute Chicago visited the city and lectured at First United Presbyterian on India before his October trip to Calcutta as a representative of the M C A to address about 10 000 students.
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Stanard
Sng Hotels
Tee Democrati Eee
Sof
van E. 3. Dowell
White
First United Presbyterian Church
India
Calcutta
Death of Wayne Township man after wagon accident
John McCoy of Wayne Township dies after hours of great suffering from injuries sustained when his wagon and hay ladders blocked the barn doorway. He was 62, survived only by his wife. Funeral from residence Monday with interment in Wooster Cemetery.
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John McCoy
Wayne Township
McAvoy
Wooster
J.H Stoll
Joseph MccCoy
Wooster Cemetery
Premium on County Bonds Sale Sparks the Ditch Project
On Saturday the county commissioners sold eight hundred fifteen thousand dollars in bonds for the Big Kill Buck Ditch construction. The sale drew bids from Jacob Frick and Col. C. V. Hard. Frick won the bonds by paying a premium of fifty dollars.
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Big Killbuck
Jacob Frick
Col. C. V. Hard
Mgr. Frick
Orrville Social Notes and Wedding Plans
Social notes recount A Hamiter of Orrville hosting this evening. Harry Palmer and Miss Iva Lovett of the city wed in Georgetown Kentucky where Lovett has relatives. Harry Taylor and wife from Orrville attended a dipper party for Capt J Taylor on his birthday. Mrs C Brilliard hosted a copper party with friends to meet her brother and his wife, Mr and Mrs Ben Bowers of Fort Wayne.
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Herbert Qlamby
Salem
Fred J. Miller
Doylestown
James Malling
Atlantic City
N. J
Ally” McFarlaine
Beilfontaine
John T French and
Ganges
Richland County
Bloomington
James 8. Logan
Medina
A. D. Metz
R. J. Sweeney
I . Kinney
Magnetic Springs
Lot
Spink St
Lena Kettler
Buerbank
Will Young and
Familly
lMeaver Falle
Conrad Long
Harry Palmer
Georgetown
Gray
Alice Potter
Greencaste
Ind
Wooster
Blanche Baldwin
Warren
Geo. A Jackson
Charles Miller
Omaha
Neb
Garver
H. B. Lantzenheer
H. D. Fallis
Toledo
John Jautzenheiser
Gagdie Street
Lautzenheiser
Canton
A. Hamiter
Orrville
Iva Lovett
Miss Lovett
Harry Taylor
Capt.j . Taylor
C Brilliard
Spink Street
Ben. Bowers
Ft. Wayne
Church notices and sermons across Wayne county area
News notes from home churches in Wayne county describe planned sermons and services at Westminster Kauke Chapel and other churches. Rev Charles Jt Compton will preach at Westminster in Kauke chapel next Sunday morning. Rev J H Lamb holds Marshallville meetings. East Ohio conference of United Brethren opens with sermons and communion led by senior ministers. A district mission convention is planned at Creston on Sept 8–9 with returned missionaries and good music expected.
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Westminster
Lakeville
Shreve
Dalton Epworth League
M. E
J. H. Lamb
Evangelical
Marshallsville
Lamb
Marshallville
Canton
East Onio Conference
The
United Brethren Church
Bishop Mills
Eien King
Village tragedy shocks Wooster as hangs himself in home
In Wooster Ohio this afternoon a man, a tanner named Will, hanged himself using a three foot rope looped over a door corner, after months without work. His wife Mrs Jacob Rhein and 12 to 14 year old daughter Leona witnessed the ordeal, and a 12 year old girl who had been playing nearby alerted her mother Zsigler’s restaurant. The family includes two sons and three daughters Nannie Myrte and Leona among them, now all at home.
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Wooster
North Buckeye Street
Justdifter Larwill
J. H. Maurer
Buckeyes
Spring
Stalis
Dre, Beer
Barrett
Jacob Rhein
Leons
E. Thomen
Will
Apyates Oy
D. Fisher
Nannie
Myrte
Leona
Marriage Licenses and Aug 1898 Wooster notices
Marriage licenses list Adam E Klein and Anna M Kohler along with Allen E Kreamer and Sarah Gar ver in Wooster dated Aug 3 1898. The Wooster post office announces letters remaining as of Aug 22 1896 with names of ladies and gentlemen including Miss Minnie Dulabaum Mrs Geo Raynolds Ella Morris Miss Mary Vohees Isaac Barkiner Mr Jobo B Taylor and others. call for advertised letters.
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Wooster
Wooster, O
Minnie Dulabaum
Geo. Raynolds
Ella Morris
Mary Vohees
Grand races set for Ashland Fair week kickoff
The Ashland Fair features a 2.35 Pace on Thursday September 3 followed by a 10 8 Trot and a 6? mile running event and a 3 00 Trot and Pace. Friday September 4 offers more races and a 300 One Mile Running Race with Wayne County Fair hosting September 18 and a world champion trick rider Master Guy Stoltz.
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Savecenpecee
Wannteat Otis
Special G A R Be at St Paul Special Rates
Special rates via Pennsylvania Lines for National Encampment. August 30 31 and September 1 low round trip tickets to St Paul sold via Feyene Lines. return by September 16 inclusive deposit with joint agent by September 15 extend to September 30. Rates via Pennsylvania Lines only railways from Western Virginia Ohio and Indiana to Chicago Union Station. Daily trains from Pittsburgh Columbus Cincinnati Indianapolis Louisville connect in Chicago with St Paul King. Travel in special trains or cars through from starting point to camporee without a change if group justified.
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G. A. BE
St Paul
Pennsylvania
St. Paul
Feyene
Chicket
Sacrentginia
Ohio
India
Chicago
Northwest
Pittsburg
Columbus
Cicinnati
Indianapolis
Louisville
St. Paul King
G. A. RB
Thief Foote Nabs After City Hall Stolen Goods Panic
Police arrest Fred Foote after a city wide theft spree yields a large stash of stolen items. Marshals Ellsperman and Leiner, with Officer Latimer, seize goods from Foote's East Larwill Street residence, including canned fruit, kitchenware, tools, and garments identified as belonging to several residents.
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Marshal Ellsperman
Fred Foote
East Larwill Street
Foote
Wm. Weaver
Latimer
Jlsperman
Leiner
John McSweeney
Fred Figert
Mr. E. C. Smith
Geo. F. Kingsley
J. H Brown
M. J. Carroll
Marshal Oldsperman
Correll Family Reunion Held in Highland Park
The Correll reunion at Highland Park Wayne Co Saturday the 8th featured readings letters from Correll relatives in Texas Ohio and California. Rev Bartlebaugh Rev Oliver and Miss Verbra Correll spoke or performed declamations with songs Leaning on the Everlasting Arms Beulah Land and other pieces. Officers elected were President Stosier Orrville Secretary Mega Avaharcis Wooster and Miss Verbra Correll Spokane as correspondence secretary.
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Hequest
Correll
Highland Park
Wayne Co
Joseph Correll, Jr
Bartlebaugh
Tiffin
Ohio
J. T
A. O. Naftzger
Samuel Correll
Anylie
Tex
Rev. Oliver
Wooster
Samuel Gortell
Larsons
Kats
Ube
Sirs Tsabb
Fa Jettaville
Ark
Migsertha Correll
Zetta Earls
A Correll
Riverside Board of Trade
Riverside
Cal
Electec F
Stosier
Orrville
Mega Avaharcis
Woost+1
Core Spording
Verbra Corre
Oi Vt
City Board expands high school to four years
The City Board of Education voted to extend the high school course from three to four years starting with the entering class this year. No graduating class will occur in 1399. The change targets American History English and Civil Government, with German added for one year.
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City Board of Educaion
de Dd
Rumor from Washington on Gold Convention
Special to Wooster Republican reports a Washington rumor that President Cleveland will send a letter to the Gold standard convention in Indianapolis opposing Major McKinley’s endorsement due to tariff views. It suggests nominating a tariff-for-revenue only man with a later withdrawal if the gold standard is at risk.
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Wooster
Washington
Cleveland
Indianapolis
Major McKinley
Wayne county Peoples party elects delegates to state convention
At a Thursday meeting Wayne county Peoples party members chose delegates and alternates for the State Convention in Columbus. Delegates include H. B. Mitzi, A. O. Creis singer, Jacob Welker, Duna McAlar rap, C. A. Rieder, Charles Imier, Geo. Webb, Dr. N. B. Dawson. Alternates named are David McClarran, W. H. Hosenberg, A. D Critchfield, Adam Stair, C. G. F. Young, A. H. Keister, Chas. Wertz, John Painter. Delegates were instructed to cast the county vote as a unit. The county fair runs Sept 16–18 with liberal purses and big fields in the speed events. Wednesday Sept 16 features bicycle races with top riders contending for prizes. Master Quy Stolla, world champion boy cyclist, to perform. Friday David Taylor of Burbank to showcase tightrope skills. The Board arranged seating and shade for attendees.
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Peoples’ Party
Wayne County
Columbus
H. 8
Mitz
Creissinger
Jacob Welker
Duuna McAlarrap
C. A. Rieder
Charles Imier
Geo. Webb
Dr. N. BK. Dawson
David McClarran
W. H. Hosenberg
A. D Critchfield
Adam Stair
CG. F. Young
A. H. Keister
Chas. Wertz
John Painter
Quy Stolla
David Taylor
Burbank
McKinley Sound Money Club Forms in Wooster
Republican recruits grow as the McKinley Sound Money Club organizes at Wooster with new signees including a German immigrant. cantons pilgrims pass through town en route to Canton for McKinley campaign events led by 500 National Republican League delegates in Milwaukee. A Chicago rail travelers delegation and Knox county farmers fanfare accompany a reception at McKinley’s home with H. I. Critchfield speaking for Mt. Vernon and McKinley replying strongly.
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McKinley Sound Money Club
Wooster
Prussia
America
McKinley
Canton
Ooster
Pittsburg, Ft. Wayne & Chicago
National Republican League
Milwauke
Chicago
Windy
Cuy
Finley
Knox County
Pennsylvania
Orrville
Centerburg
H. 1. Critchfield
Mt. Vernon
One Day Week and Cold Also in Ohio Crops
Weekly weather summary from Columbus reports northern Ohio shows deficient precipitation and cooler nights. Max 76, min 56, sun 61 percent. crop condition generally good with slower corn progress and need for sun and frost avoiding weather. Potatoes and peaches show trouble. oats below expectations. wheat improving. fall plowing general. cash prices listed for Horse Shoe Brand and related stone products.
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Columbus
Ohio
Climate and Crop Service
U. S. Weather Bureau
Ohio State Board of Agriculture
H. W. Richard
Franklin
84th annual reunion of 102d O V I at Millersburg
Wooster and Wayne County survivors attended the 84th annual reunion of the regimental association of the 102d Ohio Volunteer Infantry in Millersburg. A camp fire program featured music, an Invocation by Rev J P Mills, addresses, recitations, songs, and readings. Officers were elected. next reunion slated for the third week of August in Orrville. A long list of survivors from Companies A to K attended, including many from Millersburg, Fredericksburg, Mansfield, Galion, Shreve, and other nearby towns.
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Wooster
Wayne County Suvivors
Millersburg
102D Regt.o. V. I
City Opera House
Ceciling Mandolin Club
J. P. Mills
Jno. Huston
Geo. Mitchell
E. F. Taggart
W E
Fice
Orrville
John Gard
Alexander Daniels
Fredericksburg
Samuel Pyers
Geo. Hites
Crawford
Akron
Mansfield
J. H Kochenderfer
Galion
W Miller
Wo Latimer
Hayesville
K .W
B&f
Martin Williams
Shreve
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John Meter
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Rpplecreek
Wayne and Medina Muate
Hoover Cottage
Christian Endeavor “Good Literary Society
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M Quincby
Canton Wright
McSweeney
Applecreek
Fair Grounds
Bryan
Damocrets
Medina County
Electric Light Company
North Buckeye
Sherman Brigade
Odd Fellows Temple
Wooster Odd Fellows
Supt
Haapert
Doe Smith
Fourth Ward
Viroqua
Vernon County
Wisconsin
la Crosse
J. B. Taylor
Gardner Farm
Reaper
John F. Barrett
J.D Robison
Sidney
W. A. Underwood
Mr. Gintland
Sirs. Gilllland
Smithville Normal College
Ashland
Dan
W. D. Tyqueer
Craighead
Lillian’Horn
Walter Nice
Roy Spencer
Will ‘Schaffter
Carroll Miller
Harry Jacobs
Julian Jefferes
Minnie
Flora Pinkerton
Chas. Lazaro
Turtle Ordeck
South Bever Street
Baril
Columbina
Barnhill
Alliance
Frank Iinsmaster
Emsworth
Chas
Lazaro
Bessie Allen
South Bover Street
Allegheny
Carl Ackerman
Lima Q
Bush Reese
W. W. McIntire
Perrysburg
John Church Co
Cincinnati
Artie Numbers
Austin
Texas
R. J. Sweeny
South Buckeye Street
C. W. Fretz
South Salem
Ross County
O. Wooster
Harry Sweeney
J. A. Hamilton
Rush Reese
J. 8. Roas
Geo. W. Reid
Samuel Bell
Missionary Society of the Christian Church
Blanche Steele
Alba Heywood Co
Piant
Miss Steele
SN. Coe
Aliss Maud van Nest
Mt Vernon
H. B Camp
Yoder
G. B. Herring
Mansfeld
Julians T. Keister
Jay T. Keister
James B. Childs, Jr
Perrysville
Wooster Clothiers
Sue
Lightcap
Francis Cheyney
Wm. Weaner
Jennie Frailey
Emma McDonnell
James Hill
C. E. Hoffman
Harry A. Crosby
Lulu Frick
Niagara Falls
D. Y. Landis
Minnie Schaad
D. Nice
Jesse Hayes
A. C. Hayes
D.L. Freedlander
Cushocton
Gertrude
Ethel Plank
Bird Wilhelm
May Welty
John Schwoeble
Emil Podlich
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News of Home Churches
Wayne County Fair
I. Kinney
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Zane
Trom
Adam E. Klein
Anna M. Kohler
Allen E. Kreamer
Sarah Garver
Isaac Barkiner
Mmr
Jobo B. Taylor
A G. K
A. W. Woodward
John FP. Marchand
P M
Gair
Ashland Fair
Guy Stoltz
Wilé
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Tuésfay’s Daily
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the Regimental Association
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Clapper
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Wayne County National Bank
Public Square
R. Overholt
Frost
Jobn M. Criley
Ass’t
H. BR. Imeard
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Othe Home Monthly
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