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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1897

Page

3

Local Court and Community Notes Highlight Week

A busy week in mayoral court with Judge Voxweil presiding. jurors excused to Tuesday. Reports of a marriage in progress, a steam heating contract awarded near Wooster, and a Preserving Works accident injuring Dr Thomas Howard. A Lutheran service featured a choir concert, and local leadership discussions continued among community groups and attendees.

Stean Heattog Wooster Thomas Howard de” Howard Wil Howard Lutheran Ebaren Matias Orrva

Personal Notices From Wooster Daily News

Monday's local notices list visitors and residents in Wooster including Wm. Craig of Shreve, Jos. Slater of Van Wert, J. W. Hostetter of Orrville, and updates on Mrs. and Mrs. Miller, Miss Dunlap, and other area residents and guests. It notes travel, teaching duties, weddings, and church and social event mentions across Wooster and nearby towns.

Wm. E. Craig Shreve Jos. Slater van Wert J. W. Hostetter Orrville Wooster Fred J Miller Florece Dunlap Glenville Will Owen Laura Re Witt Gatawha Laland P.C Givell Josephine Reider J . Wallace Miss Carrs Monmouth Ill U. G. Troutman Fleauty Marshall Ottawa Marshall John Immerman Twankey Keugod College Delta Kappa Epsilon Josepp Baker Atea Cathedral Lavaland St. Andrew's Day A Flarvey Reed Wayne County Roack Springe Wye Reed Wyomif

Pink and Gray's White Frost Flour for Christmas Bread

Wooster offers Pink and Gray's White Frost or Premium Flour promising top quality for Christmas baking. Consumers need not worry about bread and cake results as these products are advertised as the best that can be made.

Wooster Pink & Gray

Deaths and interments reported in Republican notice

The brief notices report Breoneman interment in Burbank after house services led by Rev I N. Geo Johns Mason died in Washingon Monday night and was listed in The Republican last evening. Samuel opea Culs received word of his daughter Mrs J W Pontius death in Marion Ind after a brief illness. She leaves a husband and two children. Mr Moses will travel tonight to attend the funeral.

Breoneman Burbank I. N Geo Johns Mason Washingon Samuel Opea Marion Ind J. W. Pontius Ste Rot Sas Dea Ata Tir Pater Mr Carter Pear Wooster Obie Grandfohr Decessea Wairee Charles Cartier Upper Peninsula Georgie Georgie Spear St. Simon’s Catholic Church Warren George Charney DeZera Cartier

Electric line to Medina progresses toward Chippewa Lake

Medina Ohio November progress on the electric railway from Cleveland to Medina and Wooster continues. About one half of the stock for this place, 20000 dollars, has been raised to secure the shops and operations. The road will be pushed to Chippewa Lake by July 1.

Diavtor Crestan Medina, O Toom

Wooster Letter List and Local Advertisements 1897

The Wooster post office notes letters to be called for on Saturday November 27 1897 with names including Miss Nannie Bure Miss Jessie First and Mrs Wilbur Gentlemen listed John Shant Lev Bell J F Maronano and P M Bartz. Local ads promote trimmed hats baby hoods fascinators at Silver Millinery and Christmas goods arrival at E Isperman’s Nation Store on East Side South Market Street. Special sale items and general notices describe products including tonics and wines.

Silver Goilinery Isperman East Side South Market Wes

Karl Krieger Killed by Eastbound Freight Train

Coroner inquest continues into Karl Krieger's death after he was crushed while attempting to alight from a moving freight train at the Fort Wayne station. Witnesses describe finding torn remains, scattered clothing, and ticket fragments. Krieger identified by a local coroner and via distinctive personal effects. Funeral planned for the ensuing afternoon as investigators confirm death occurred during the attempted disembarkment.

G. E. Gardiner Dadylestown Karl Krieger Gardiner Marshall W. Latimer Heplelican Landis & Schmuck Diarahal Latimer Edward Nolin Gardner Krieger Oflj CG George Kreiger Germany Edward Sidly

Body Found After Freight Train Collision Distress at Depot Scene

Coroner Gardiner and officials investigated a railroad fatality after a body was found along the tracks near the depot. Karl Kreiger’s father testified about Karl’s last seen clothes and lack of funds, with witnesses tracing the discovery by a brakeman and subsequent inquiries at the residence of M L Smyssar. funeral arrangements noted.

Rps Gardiner George Krieger Mr.Krieler Karl Bows East Way Uanton Wooster Curuner Gardner George McCormack A. B. Starr McCormick Dennis Cellahat Marshal Latimer M L. Smyssar Operstor F.volunvle GW Leota Biggag Avery Atuut Woot Wan Aken Curaer

Thanksgiving Gatherings and Weddings Across Communities

Readers report a string of domestic celebrations from Nov. 24 to Nov. 29 including Thanksgiving meals hosted by Mrs Harris Jameson and relatives in Ohio, weddings at Presbyterian parsonages with numerous guests, and social dinners. Notables include Henry Wertz wedding to Hulda Robrecht, Overton marriage of Elmer Easterday and Emma Swinehart, and a quiet home marriage for Charles Kissell and Miss Kila M. Pises. Community correspondents note festive scenes, large guest lists, and well-appointed hospitality as families mark marriages and anniversaries.

Republican Applecreek Capra Harris Jameson Laura Ore Presbyterian J Jameson Gussie Jennie Jameson Orfville James Jameson Michighn Reventy Miller Mr. Eaton Giien Henry Wertz Henry Hulda Rob Albout T. H. Trompson O. E. Thompson John Jaandervoth Jobe Fry Ed. Jaundervein Dora Hobinet Overton Epbrian ‘Swinehart New Pittabarg Elmer Easterday Emma Swinehart Dissingberg Astland Ray Swinehart Ivar Worger Miss Snyder Macailon Ben Dwinehart Ephriam “‘Sirehart Joan Swinehart Wayne County Swinehart Ashlend James Snyder M+ srover C. Stale Stanford fSille Malinda Promford Medina Eciat Joseph Easterday Morrow J. W. Easterday Thomas Wougter Cora Woodard HW Ohegter Eho Kissell South Ever Street Aries K Dr. Frees. Leeder

Harding & Co Advertises Wool Goods and Hardware

The notice proclaims aged goods lending a mean to the store and highlights horse blankets, wool and fat robes, and a large, well regarded assortment. It urges readers to inquire about hardware finishes and states the store is located next to the Court House.

Uae Harding & CO Court House

Surgeon Pyle Performs Skillful Operations at Aultman Hospital

Reports from Aultman Hospital praise Dr J S Pyle for highly skillful surgeries. Notable cases include a tumor removed from a patient at the corner of Southberry and Tuscarawas, weighing over twenty pounds, and Mrs Hanson Clark of Wooster who had spleen and left kidney removed and later regained strength, reaching 160 pounds. The nursing staff under Miss Montgomery supported the rapid recoveries, reflecting advanced surgical methods for exterior organ operations.

Aulmanospital Simi Ai D .J.&. Pyre Uftheberry and Tuscarawas Pyle Hanson Clark Wooster Ana Canton Miss Montgomery

Thanksgiving Echoes At Meteker Home In Townships

A large Thanksgiving gathering at Daniel Meteker and wife drew relatives and friends for a bountiful meal. Rev Nathaniel Metsker led prayer and a Scripture reading before guests departed, praising the hostess’s hospitality. The afternoon featured a school program by Amary pupils with songs, readings, and dances celebrating Thanksgiving. Many names appear among attendees and participants from nearby towns and schools.

Daniel Meteker Nathaniel Metsker Metéker Caterera Jacob Sharp Sod Daughter Hayaville Ervie Waggaman Rittman Mins Waggaman Easton Smith Arnold Orrville Charles A Koble

Eighth of January Celebration Committee Formed

The Committee of General Arrangements for the eighth of January celebration organized by electing JP an Nest as chairman and A. J. Krieger as secretary. A full slate of subcommittees was named including Invation, Finance, Toast, Dance, Barquet, and Press with members from local groups and Prosecutor's office to meet Friday evening October 10 at Dole.

JP An Nest A. J. Krieger Dole A. D. Metz Jacob A. Marchand A. W. Blackburn E. B. Eshelbran Jobo McClarran Emmet Lee Henry Haller Albert, Wilson Frank Smith Alexander Graber Chas. Koch Lemuel Jeffries Geo. I Woner A. F. Dunlap Wert Salem Geschmutz Heaston L. Miley Shre James A. Hamitup Orrville

Wayne County Coal Opens Large Local Mine

A new coal mine near Doylestown in Wayne County has opened a half century’s supply within town limits. Wm fea holds the lease on the Daguel farm east of the village, including nearby properties. Last week the flat coal yielded superior quality after workers entered a slope on the Dague farm. The vein, initially seven inches, widened to two feet two inches and will reach nearly four feet thick as operations advance. Thousands have been spent to reach this point. an air shaft will add almost a thousand dollars in cost.

Doylestown Wm Fea Daguel Farm Elso Mothes Fisher Akron Democrat Hilside Dague Farm

Ohio State Fruit Growers Convention Opens

The 4th annual convention of the Ohio state horticultural society opened at the administration building of the station. About 75 delegates expected, with headquarters at the Ysr House. The display of fruits is reported very good as sessions proceed through Friday afternoon. The program includes a president's address, lectures on greenhouse heating, greenhouse miscellanies, and various agricultural topics led by Prof. C E Thorse, Prof. W J Geen, F E Carr, and others.

Ohbto Stave Hercultural Society Tabies Auoioly Ysr House Newae Rervunrican Tunrrow C. E. Thorse W. J. Geen F. E. Carr San Jose Ohio F M. Weyster D. Selby Tresarer 1. Selby Meenssinn

Jury Unable to Reach Verdict in Pernot v Hutertillard Case

Jurors in the Pernot versus Hutertillard trial failed to agree after deliberating through the evening and into the morning. They reported no verdict and were discharged after being unable to reach a decision on the alleged blade incident and related damages.

Peter Pernot Hutertillard Blader

Controversial Sermon on Animals and Human Kinship

A public discussion led by Rev Dr K Savis argues for kinship between humans and lower animals in mental and physical traits and defends harsh use of animals for food. The event, with a mixed attendance, promotes a popular movement and urges the public to contact Pennsylvanian Lines agents for information.

Jacob Frick K Savis M .Teer

Accidental Coincidence In Doylestown Tragic Mishap

Abe Lemocrat reports a fatal incident in which Jose Oser, employed at Hoffman's hardware in Doylestown, attempted to transfer coal oil via a rubber tube. A blockage caused oil to spray into his lungs, triggering acute inflammation and threatening his life as of Sunday. Dr. G. K. Garathioy noted dangers from oil entering the lungs through the membranes.

Jose Gt Duystertown Oseris Hoffman's Doylestown Oser G. K. Garathioy Ozer

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