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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1891
Page
3
An array of local notices covers holiday advertising plans, a Christmas week fireman dance, and expected post office changes. Several residents receive official appointments and travel plans, including John Van Nostran as administrator for E A Brown and Quinby Jones with wife heading to Los Angeles for winter.
Dr W S Eversole will lecture during a holiday Teachers Institute in Meadville Pennsylvania. Ohio v Samuel Rehm stands trial in Common Pleas for obtaining money under false pretenses involving buggies from Galion Buggy Co. David Strom aged 54 of Wooster died in New Orleans after 28 years residence. survived by three children. John Mergenthaler injured seriously in Sidney after moving there with Underwood Whip Co. Harry Hilerick aged about 22 killed at Shreve near depot, no witnesses. Mrs Sarah A Laubach wife of Geo R Laubach dies of malarial fever at 34 years old with four children. Funeral details follow.
Friday meeting announced at 39 W Larwill Street with Miss Lucy Saybolt hosting. Charles Knoble, son of Imanuel Knoble, reported killed while working as a switchman in Chicago. Nina Given wins elocution contest at Lodi under Tri County Preachers Institute. 17 contestants. Sheriff candidates named Jones Brown Smith. announcer misstates a name. Cyrus Bentz suffers stroke in Akron. left side paralyzed and in precarious condition. Mrs A K Crawford injured in runaway team accident breaking a shoulder. Perry McLaughlin returns to Wooster to manage cloak and wrap dept at Wm Annat. Railway proposal by Kyae & McDonald for Wooster and Lodi Railway gains public approval. tax payers favor north-south outlet.
Charles E. Smith a clerk at William Annat's dry goods store wed Miss Annat Schuch, Frederick Schuch's youngest daughter, last Thursday evening. Rev. A Mallick officiated at the bride's parents home with close relatives present. The couple received several loud but merry serenades afterward.
A bar room fight Saturday afternoon left Amos Meahl badly beaten by Will Warfel and Elmer Berry at Wm Conrads saloon. Dr J Barrett says Meahl’s condition is serious but improving. nose broken and bruising noted. A separate note warns of a new swindling scheme using telegraphed death notices to extract money.
The Trustees and Superintendent of the Children's Home acknowledge and thank Mr Jacob Irick through Mrs W A Underwood for a box of 40 volumes of books as an addition to the Children's Library. Joseph Gault, Supt. J W Blochner, DD KR. Firestone, J E Eas.
The undersigned will sell at public vendue without reserve on his farm three miles south of Wooster Rahm farm on Monday December 21 1891. Fourteen head of pure bred Jersey cattle including a registered four year old bull and multiple cows and calves plus four horses. Prices and terms to be announced at sale. sale begins at 12 30 P M.
Local officials consider a plan by Ryan & McDonald and Thornburg to fund a Wooster to Columbus Avenue line. City would invest 75 000 for right of way and depots while the line would connect to Holmesville or Millerburg, creating a competing route via the B K and U system and offering southward access to the Ohio River.
Resolutions adopted by Star Lodge No 22 K of P honor the sudden death of Brother Ethan A Brown. They praise him as a loyal Knight a devoted husband and father and a respected county official and citizen. The lodge mourns and distributes copies to the family and city papers and wraps the charter in mourning for thirty days.
Members of the One Year Mutual Benefit Order report a settlement after sending a representative to Boston. September and October certificates, except three, were settled and not sent on time. Fourty four thousand four hundred forty three dollars returned to Wooster, ready for distribution to certificate holders. The three October certificates and later ones will be proved up and handed to the Receiver. People with unsent certificates should submit them to secretaries to be proved up and forwarded to Boston. Wooster gains a larger percentage on the later certificates (Oct 21 24) than other parties. Thanks to Geo W Anderson of Isoston for his energetic effort.
The piece touts the maxim that success breeds success by highlighting Ayer’s Sarsapatilla as a premier remedy. It claims it cures numerous diseases and enjoys wide popularity due to its perceived effectiveness.
Telegram from Washington DC authorities accepts the Imgard heirs proposition for the corner room in the American House Block as the new post office location. Postmaster Metzler was notified of the room change and if the room can be prepared, the office will be moved late this week.
George Naldwin Smith died in Detroit on December 9 1891 aged nearly 70. A former Wooster resident he lived years in a property now owned by Dr W F Dert on Nold avenue. He worked with M McDonald & Co and later at a paper mill. His son Dudley was a noted young man in Was ter and is connected to Rayll & Og hardware firm.
The Wayne County Court mourns Sheriff Brown’s death on September 28 1891 and records a resolution praising his faithful service. Members of the Wayne County bar and officials extend condolences to his family. Biographical sketch read and court records updated with the tribute to the deceased officer.
County Commissioners chose Deputy Sheriff John Brown to fill the vacancy created by the death of Ethan A Brown after ten applicants, with several candidates declining. Brown took oath before Notary A D Metz, bond set at 2000, signed by six residents and Mrs E A Brown. A Holmes County justice of the peace faced an awkward marriage ceremony, improvising the form and declaring the union in a roughly assembled legal style.
The Hostetter Company announces the 1892 Almanac printed in multiple languages and distributed nationwide. It highlights the renowned success of Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters, notes production by about 60 workers, and offers free copies to druggists and country dealers with testimonials and health guidance.
Marriage licenses issued for William Hagerman and Mary Snavely, Harry C. Heim and Maud E. Garver, Larry W. Baughman and Bertha E. Dague, Charles E. Smith and Anna M. Schpich, L Kritabach and Mollie E. Boss. Blush of Roses powdery cosmetic ad notes it whitens the face when applied, sold at Zimmerman’s drug store.
Wooster Commandery No 481 holds a public installation by Eminent Commander L P Obliger with officers named and a banquet hosted by ladies incl Mrs Fapule Dice. Readings and music accompany a 130 guest banquet in a cross shaped hall with decor.
Members met Monday evening. The minutes of the regular meeting were read and approved. Resolutions ordered paving West Henry street and South Market street with clay brick, and bids for the West Liberty sewer project were authorized. The city engineer supervised pavement grading on Pittsburg avenue East end and other crossing repairs were approved. Mayor Yost noted November license collections and sewer payments, while time was granted to report on changes to police duties.
Candies for the Holidays arriving in Wayne County at below prior year prices. Large cheap stock includes oranges, queensware, and various items. Special rates promised for Sunday and District schools of Cantes and Fruits. Visitors invited to inspect the twenty-three cent table featuring notable bargains. Crawhead & Co.
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