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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1899
Page
2
A fragment from a 1890s Wooster Ohio newspaper page mentions politics, war reports, and social notes. It references Goebel and Goebel as a figure, Sen Clark of Montana, Aguinaldo, Methuen, and Kentucky election talk. The column shows editorials on weather, farming, and business mood.
The drive to secure pure water gains momentum as the Council quietly grounds the effort. Officials emphasize welfare of the city and show renewed energy behind the public health initiative.
A remark notes that with Americans having seized her wardrobe, Aguinaldo’s wife may be forced to attend a swell ball in inland Filipino native warm weather costume.
Camp's railroad project promises substantial local growth for Wooster and Wayne County once completed. It is expected to open larger trade for the town, signaling progress since the exit of Dick Croker, while daily editorials on Bryhn's presidential support are missed.
A man under the influence of hard cider returned home with a knife and forced his wife and five children out. He then went to Newton Richey’s home, drove Mrs. Richey and the five children away, and was cornered by a posse. Austin was trapped, but held until morning when released. He is described as calm when sober and wild when drunk.
A note in The Republicar records a program for the one hundredth anniversary of George Washington’s death. The C E Society at the Presbyterian church of Uiamanngo will present songs, prayers, and readings including histories of the Continental Congress, Washington, Mt Vernon, and Washington’s Farewell Address, with musical selections and a benediction on Saturday evening December 18.
Serious injuries reported after an accidental log handling incident. Willis Wilson and wife visited from Burbank, Mrs Delonge improving, and various neighbors and relatives from Akron Kent and Montana were guests or returning home. Second B H Ss lecture scheduled, births noted, and a fatal funeral attendance recorded in the week’s correspondence.
Beloved woman dead. Mrs A Patterson and family at Lucas Hotel for a few days. Misses Ora SelflafMy and Minne SelflafMy in Wooster. A. M. Roth nursing a sprained leg since Thanksgiving. Ladies Aid raised $30 at Thanksgiving dime social. Mr and Mrs Machwart spent Thanksgiving in Columbus with Prof Machwart. RF Graber small store blaze. could have been worse. Lucian Graber killed a 625 pound hog. Infant son of Dr and Mrs B Wise died at one week. Interment in West Lump cemetery. Mrs Lucian Blanchard died at Coebeck, funeral at Presbyterian Church. Miss Lacey Baldinger very ill with consumption. Zakel.
Fredericksburg items note Mrs Eugene Lowther and daughter Alice visiting Mrs Goldsbata, Mr and Mrs Applesworth staying for Emil’s arrival, Miss Mary Foster visiting cousin, Mrs Larissa Beidler visiting Grace Hurst, George W Searight’s 76th birthday dinner, high school literary night, Victor Scott and Venna Harrison wed at bride’s home, Alicea Little to speak in Congregational church, Rev W Inns preached at Fair Haven, Medill Barger to run Actin Hotel, senior class midwinter commencement planned, beautification projects for local spots highlighted.
The Pleasant Home area reports social visits and local happenings. Mentions Sabbath visits by Rev. Henderson, Chas Coend, and many families. school and literary society events. road work, church repairs, and a planned Christmas service. Thanksgiving notes and community milestones include marriages, moving plans, and local renovations.
Wayne Township notes describe property moves, visits, and family events. Eff Campbell returns from Washingtonville. Edward Winkler and David Gresser improve. Frank Geyer attends his grandfather Henry Lehman’s funeral. multiple neighbors share Thanksgiving gatherings and small-town social ties. Fragments mention a literary event at the schoolhouse, a moved sawmill, and local trading of horses, with Mrs. Frank Gearhart hosting a Thanksgiving dinner and a wedding rumor involving Daniel Brinkerhoff and Cary McDonald.
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An auction notice details several farms and parcels within a rural region near Jolniach, including multiple acres and various dwelling structures. The listing notes rent trends, water access, and potential productivity across the lots, with reference to surrounding farms and local operators.
Case moved in Monday session then taken from the jury for defendant counsel to amend the answer. Tuesday morning's docket included Western Wheeled Scraper Co versus Trustees of East Union Township to recover 200 dollars claimed for a road scraper. Ald Metz represented the plaintiff, Johnson and Taylor the defendant.
The Wooster post office lists letters remaining on Monday December 4 1800 including Gentl nae Ed Aufrance Jasflelt Chas Kain Kos Lawgre nee HB Morison A ED Beirsony Jno FRming RK B Pruesdale and several Mrs Bennett Brown Lawrence Waters and Elva Waters.
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a highly concentrated tonic and purifier born from necessity. It claims unequalled curative power and cites testimonials like Mary A. Burke of Indianapolis praising improved health and rosy cheeks, promising savings on doctor bills.
A notice of attachment issued November 2 in a Wayne County land dispute lists Frampton as defendant. The action seeks 144.19 dollars plus interest from July and includes detailed property description in Sugar Creek Township, with references to real estate and collateral held.
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