This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1901
Page
5
At the Wooster post office deputy postmaster Chamyp reports a heavy Christmas rush with day and night work to handle gifts. He notes receipts exceed last year in every month except September as workers tally the season’s mail and parcels.
Two state lawmakers, J H Sauer of Douglas County Nebraska and Patrick Kennedy of Massachusetts, endorse Peruna in letters from Omaha and Boston, praising its tonic qualities and remedy claims.
Cold weather did not deter a well patronized Farmers' Institute at Creston. Programs covered agricultural topics with engaging, if sometimes impractical, theories that inspired greater effort among farmers. Local happenings include visits from J F Strenick and wife of Ann Arbor, A L Conrad moving to Springfield, Prof J L Zaring home for holidays, a wedding between Emil G C Ebherwine and Sylvia Broughy, a scuffle leaving Marshal Carbaugh injured, and a $1000 life insurance payout to Mrs I W McGlenen. Christmas entertainments planned by the Jackson Sunday school and M E society.
Funeral for Mrs Martha Rhone held at 1 am and well attended. Charles Dych, 83, respected resident near Pleasant Home, died Saturday night from old age ailments. He was father to Mrs W W Garver and Willoughby Dych. Funeral Tuesday at 10 o’clock.
WW MacEntire 96 of American Book Co. dies at Beall Avenue home and leaves Tuesday for Indianapolis to attend the Indiana Teachers association. J J McIntosh 1901 of Mt Clemens Mich. schools among for men and students drawn to Wooster for vacation. University fund subscriptions have been sparse, likely under $50. President Holden to return home from the East on Saturday.
In Smithville correspondence from December 23 a Christmas greeting precedes town news. Hiram Kauffman broke a leg near the ankle while riding and slipping on a hazard. he was taken to his father’s home. Other notes include illnesses, a relapse for Wm. Gunner, slow improvement for Theodore Myers, and a Christmas service at the Lutheran Sabbath School.
Geo W Miller and David Robertson of Pittsburg visit relatives in Wooster while many locals travel to Canton Cleveland Urbana and Chicago for Christmas. Guests include Mrs J S Eberman of Cleveland and Miss Bess Johnson heading to Bellefontaine. Names such as McQuige Stevens Derr Dart Heffelfinger and Gasche appear among the holiday arrivals and travel plans across Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Miss Arabella Barnes returns from Wooster for vacation and heads to Akron on the 24th with Mrs Emma Wolf. Grace Lyttle of Buffalo visits grandmother Elnora Lyttle. Rev L J Travis delivers farewell sermon and Lord's Supper as he leaves. A young woman joins full church membership with three peers from her Sunday school class. Wedding plans for Laura Searight and Howard Walter set for Tuesday at noon, followed by a short honeymoon train trip north. Necana Club banquet reported later. High school rhetoricals praised. Xmas and Christmas services planned at local churches. U P Sunday school candy treat noted. Funeral of Sadie Laeper held at M E church. she died Dec 7 after spring hospital treatment.
A large invoice for fine candies arrived late Tuesday afternoon after a transit delay. Siswill offers to sell the cargo as a cogardiene of coatery.
A fragmented note recalls a Christmas occasion at a clapper bag factory with an afternoon meal and a sense of enjoyment despite unclear wording and garbled OCR.
The post will hold its annual dead service at 2 pm next Sunday. Rev H W Lowry will deliver the address. The public is invited.
The Plain township ECM meeting held January 3, 1902 at Frank Snyder’s home was moved to L. H. Becker’s residence. Members are asked to be on hand by 4 p.m.
The office will be open from 7 30 a m to 10 a m and closed from 10 to 6 p m One delivery by carriers in the evening Rural carriers will cover routes as usual.
A fragmented OCR line mentions mousekeepers and a location named Chay Lie Housekéoy, with unclear context. The readable phrases suggest staffing or housekeeping notes but lack concrete actions or outcomes to summarize further.
A refined wedding occurred at John Aber’s home on December 19 as Addie Aber married Ross Fishburn of nearby town. Rev. D J Good performed the ceremony, followed by a fine holly-adorned reception and generous gifts. About forty guests attended, including S. Be Springer's Ohio State University student. Also, Geo W Spangler sold 188 acre John A Lawrence farm in Plain Owanship to Dr G W Ryall for 7900 in a land deal.
In Common Pleas Court Alten Snyder of Leroy pleaded guilty to larceny for stealing harness from Bert Showalter's barn in Canaan township. He was fined $25 and costs. The jury was excused until Monday of next week.
St John’s Episcopal and Christ Evangelical churches announce Christmas day services at 10 30 with Holy Communion and sermon. Sunday school will present Christmas exercises on Christmas Day. Special Christmas entertainment at Christ Evangelical on Grant and Henry streets, Wednesday at 7 with tableaux Joseph and Mary Shepherds and the Angel Three Wise Men from the East The Adoration scenic effects by a Chicago artist Admission free public invited come early for seats.
Secretary of the Navy John D. Long signaled President Roosevelt will carry out plans regarding Maclay regardless of civil service claims. Maclay demanded trial under naval procedures after Roosevelt requested his resignation over the Schley case. In Brooklyn, Rear Admiral Barker sent formal resignation notice. Maclay responded with a letter asserting civil service protections.
The Plain Center community reports a lively scene with weddings and engagements feared to increase. Notable events include a New Year oyster supper for church funds, a social at Blackleyville, church Christmas programs, and a large prairie skating area. Local deaths and illnesses are noted, along with visitors from Cleveland and Akron.
A. B. Lee states in the December 19 issue letter that Spice Gata has no connection to the Six Eagles Mining Company he represents. He notes Ashland parties show interest in both matters but denies any relation.
A historical notice praising the Al G Field Greater Minstrels led by Mr Field. It lauds the company for its captivating vocal ensemble, refined taste, and the charm of minstrel performances. The piece highlights the singers as among the finest voices and notes the show’s celebrated renditions of contemporary compositions.
Mr George Kruger, hailed as a virtuosic pianist, gave a grand recital at Christine's Furniture Store music hall last Saturday. The program featured Marche Militarie, Sicilienne, J etais, Le Favie, and Chopin pieces, drawing tears and praise from listeners. A Christmas Club plan for distributing provisions to needy families was noted alongside advertisements for Burdock Blood Bitters.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.