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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1896

Page

2

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Wooster Zaring Messrs 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.

A. H. Jameson Reformed Church Presbyterian Church Bethel J. W. Christy J. C. Troxel H. Rutt Lutheran Church Lattasburg Wm. Fortney Firdstone Wilson Windigler Friends D.N. Swangood Estella Piper Messrs Faddis and Harmon Henry Zeigler Reedsburg Wa Sarnhart A. J Harnhart Fred Fulmer K. A. Lucas Wooster Joun J Sehlatiy Anigur Feitz Villard Wm. Warkenson K . Graver Sue Charita Uarbank J. R. Oyden Jobo Hage Emanuel Matter Graber Jacob Mang Rudolph Rosenberry Thompson Jacob Rush Mt. Eaton C. E. Phompsos Jas. Graber John D. Graber Carrie Lehman Shreve Effie Brennan B. F. Jones Franklin Township Morrland Alpha Sey Society Normal A. 8. McClure Congress Jd W T. C. McVoy Madisonburg Howman Feightner West Canaan U Whonnevier Woods I. N. Winter Misa Gertie Yoder Thomas H. Armatrong Hayesville Waynes’testyterian Church Wayne Wm. Todd M. E Rey Mather J.T Shreve Missouri Charles (Josjean Will van Niman Helle Wilhelm Anson Richardson National Portrait Co Presbyterian 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.

THE Republican Caleb Greenawald Kriffton, Allen Co Bio Franklin Township Clement Harry Kanoffman Illinois Teachers’ Institute Moorland Ida Lilly Henry Limbacher

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.

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.

Barr Lance Michigan Sheriff B. Wells Woman’s Relief Corps Mre Elia Bechtel Sindera Dr Smith Atil T A. Beelman Creston C Webner Ira Webner Trinway Lincoln Young East Greenville L. Harta Jennie Rhoades Peter Rhoades Lottie Neiss Dalton J. A. H. Myers Canton Cleveland Pittsburg Miller Signal 8Th Regt. OU. N G Washington Regt O. N Myers Henry Vogel South Thompson Geauga Ce Weaver J. High Stauffer 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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