Late 19th Century Avesta Republican Marquee Note
A fragmented 1896 Avesta Republican issue discusses post office notices, renewal appeals, and subscription reminders. It surveys Cuban resolutions, Olney's stance, cabinet speculation, bank turmoil in Chicago, and debates on illiteracy tests while critiquing Cleveland's Cuban policy and executive power.
Cosper Convicted In Fredericksburg Burglar Case
Wayne County Common Pleas jury, after about one hour, finds William Cosper of Fredericksburg guilty of burglarizing the C. A. & C. freight depot at Fredericksburg and stealing 32 bottles of beer. Prosecutor K. W. Fdnek for the estate and J. E. Snyder for the defendant. This was Snyder’s first criminal case. The morning session included the State’s case against Thomas Goulden of Doylestown for malicious extraction of property, with R. K. Fanck for the State and J. B. Meech for the defense.
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Wayne County Court of Common Pleas
Upjio Court of Common Pleas
State
Dow Tax Payment Signals Local Liquor Trade Changes
The first installment of the Dow liquor tax of 350 dollars was due Monday. Several locations have paid, including Orrville Paul Frey and A Fogel in Orrville, and Wooster and Applecreek firms. Treasurer Blackburn expects four of five places to stay open, with Charles Shondel leaving. In Wooster, George Faber and George Young Jr have abandoned the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orryille
Paul Frey
A. Fogel
Riley Howey
Leies Bros. Applecreek
John Meier
Wooster
Harry Brumter
Mrs
Geo. W. Schuch
Peter Rouch
Charles Schuch
Bevard & List
John Schwoebel
Geo. Young, Sr
James Rich
Phil. Diehl
John J. France
Isaiah Fisher
Mia. E. Faber
Jacob Mougey
Odessa Rogers
Edward Young
E. Rotthaua
Magdalena Young
Blackburn
Charles Shondel
George Faber
Geo. Young, Jr
Letter List No. 51 Wooster Dec 21 1896
The Wooster Ohio post office lists letters remaining on Saturday Dec 19 1896 Call for advertised letters and give list number Ladies Josephine Miller Mary Young Gentlemen G K Glenhill Miscellaneous Wooster Rubber Co John F Marchand P M
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Josephine JD Miller
Mary Young
Wooster Rubber Co
John F Marchand
Local Notes and Oddities From Chester Township
Blackleyville late report shows Samuel Buchanan Jr pleads guilty to assaulting his son. Marshal Elisperman jailed him. Mayor Jeffries imposes a dollar fine plus 7.70 in costs. Other items note Christmas plans in Steubenville and Philadelphia visits, plus various local movements and job changes.
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Blackleyville
Wut. E. Batdorf
Chester Township
Samuel Buchanan, Jr
Charltea Katdorf
Buchanan
Marshal Elisperman
Jeffries
Cheese Firms Swindled By Fake Livingston & Co
Orrville Crescent reports a man posing as a Livingston & Co cheese firm representative bought summer cheese from several area factories and shipped it to Columbus. After delays, owners investigated and found swindlers who have fled. Losses total about 10000, including Kohler and Marty 800, Apple Creek 460, Mt Hope 2500, Dundes 1400, Baltic 3000, Rogersville 1200. Proceedings hoped for arrest and punishment.
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Livingston & Co
Columbus
Orrville Crescent
Kohler & Marty
Applecreak
Mt. Hope
Dundes
Baltic
Rogersville
Purse Found With 314 Crime Warned By Laws
A finder of a street purse containing 314 and not seeking owner is charged with a crime under state law. The purse and money belonged to the widow of Rev. J.C. Hoover of Reedsburg, formerly Wooster, who has five children and poor health. Friends start a subscription to cover the loss, and there is still time for return of the purse.
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Rev
J.C. Hoover
Reedsburg
Wooster
Diphtheria Cases Decline and School Resumes in Ohio Areas
Diphtheria epidemics ease as bans lift near Stark county and Baughman township with quarantine raised. Sherman Summit county reopens schools after a month as cases decline. An oyster supper at John P. Jones' spurs illness of Frank Beachler. Dr. Covert diagnoses fatal diphtheria. About sixty exposed. Fred Fichter's 9 year old dies. Dissinger treats early cases and three siblings fall ill.
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Eberly
Stark County
Baughman
Sherman
Summit County
Wayne County
John P. Jones
Perrysville
Frank Beachler
Covert
Mornong
Runaway May Result In Possibly Fatal Injuries
Sunday afternoon Christian Lehman 20 suffered serious injuries when a horse he hitched to a road cart ran away dragging him head down a half mile. His leg and head were bruised, clothing torn, flesh worn to the bone from contact with frozen ground. He was rescued near Widow Zediser’s home and attended by physicians from Applecreek and Orrville. prognosis very serious, possible death.
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Christian Lehman
Orrville
A. A. Tschantz
Christ Sprunger
Applecreek
Sprunger
Lehman
Zediser
Blankenhorn
Wooster Council Considers Huckster License Ordinance
The Wooster City Council met to discuss an ordinance requiring peddlers and hucksters to obtain a license. A petition with 36 signatures from local butchers and grocers urged license taxation to protect business and taxpayers. Councilsors debated framing a state compliant message, voting to have Solicitor Yort draft ordinances for next meeting.
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Zaring
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Boegner
Sullivan
Odenkirk
Rhodes
Smith
Horn
Smyser
Peckinpaugh
City of
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Neuralgia Declared
An advertisement proclaims a "Mystic Cure" that allegedly cures rheumatism and neuralgia in one to three days. The claim touts rapid relief and a mysterious treatment, with vague dosage notes and implausible medical assurances.
Applecreek Notes On Holidays And Local Events
Applecreek reports H Jameson is confined to his house by pleurisy. Christmas services planned at Reformed church Thursday and Presbyterian church Saturday. Bethel protracted meeting ended. may resume later. Local residents J W Christy and wife, J C Troxel and wife, and H Rutt and wife visited Silas Troxel's home in Franklin. Bethel church hosts New Year’s event. Killbuck college team to play Jeffersonites at Jefferson on Christmas.
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J. C. Troxel
H. Rutt
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Firdstone
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Henry Zeigler
Reedsburg
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Fred Fulmer
K. A. Lucas
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Wm. Warkenson
K . Graver
Sue Charita
Uarbank
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Jobo Hage
Emanuel Matter
Graber
Jacob Mang
Rudolph Rosenberry
Thompson
Jacob Rush
Mt. Eaton
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Carrie Lehman
Shreve
Effie Brennan
B. F. Jones
Franklin Township
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Madisonburg
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Thomas H. Armatrong
Hayesville
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M. E
Rey Mather
J.T Shreve
Missouri
Charles (Josjean
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Helle Wilhelm
Anson Richardson
National Portrait Co
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Jennie Wells
Christmas Greetings From The Republican Readers
Dec 24 notice shares holiday wishes and local happenings. Caleb Greenawald and wife of Kriffton Allen Co visit Franklin township friends. Clement and Harry Kanoffman return from western Illinois where they worked. Moorland teachers institute was well attended and praised. Ida Lilly and Henry Limbacher wed last Wednesday. Boys serenaded the newlyweds with a bell.
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Kriffton, Allen Co
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Harry Kanoffman
Illinois
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Local notes and notices from Dalton and nearby towns
Dec 21 reports J B Hostetter to Lancaster for music conventions and others. Patent lamp hoist tied to Union Switch and Signs, coal prospects on Troyes farm, several visits and weddings teased, and community events across Dalton, Avondale, and Clear Creek areas. Christmas plans, church meetings, and school vacations noted.
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J. B. Hostetter
Lancaster
Hostetter
J. A. H. Myers
J. H. Alillen
Swissvale
J .R. Hartzler
J. N. Troyees
Cyrus Steel
Goshen
Jod
H. A. McEwen
T. Geoghan
Massillon
David Hostetler
Ganada
Community notes and holiday greetings in Sterling
Local items report a new night watchman hired by subscriptions to guard the business district. Barr Lance returns from a Michigan hunting trip. Sheriff B. Wells seen on the streets. School closes next Thursday for vacation. The Woman's Relief Corps surprised Mrs. Elia Bechtel, active member, with baskets of provisions before her move to Sterling. Absent friends expected home for Christmas. Mrs. A. F. Wells visited Cleveland. J. W. Cole celebrated with a birthday surprise.
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Michigan
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Woman’s Relief Corps
Mre
Elia Bechtel
Sindera
Dr Smith
Atil
T A. Beelman
Creston
C Webner
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Trinway
Lincoln Young
East Greenville
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Dalton
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Allentown
Commercial House
J. B. Zimmerman
Arlene
Porker
Christmas activities and local notices spread through Mt Eaton
Christmas events dot Mt Eaton area with church trea plans and cantata performances. Local sports, house fire near Fortney, and countless social calls mark a busy week as residents share greetings, weddings, and holiday planning across Orrville Wooster and surrounding villages.
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