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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1897
Page
3
Wooster News Roundup of Local Events and Acknowledgments
Daily highlights from Wooster and Perrysville areas noting drilling by O N G units, a carnival and fair plans in February, a Canton orchestra visit to Orrville, and changes in local papers. Reports cover arrests, property sales, fire calls, literary society events, charity lectures, and upcoming church activities with a focus on community life and civic notices.
Personal notes from Wooster area social scene and visits
Monday's Daily records numerous residents traveling visitors and local appointments. Dr E M Bevard visits Cleveland. Edward Bromier of Alliance and J Alpert Lewis from Pawnee Bill's troupe appear in Wooster. teachers, students, and professionals return to duties after holidays. Senator Lake F Jones visits Columbus and chairs ditch and drain committee per state accord. other locals attend funerals, resume work, or relocate for jobs and schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Bevard
Cleveland
Edward Bromier
V.S
Alliance
J. Alpert Lewis
Pawnee Bill
Carena Lee
Perrysburg
Misa
Mildred Packer
Zerrine Lautzenheiser
Hudson, Miich
Myra Canterlipe
Berea
Geo. I Woner
North Market Street
Charles McClellan
Fanny PF. Maxwell
Mullersburg
John T. Maxwell
J. H. Kauke
Noble McClellan
Akrop
James McClellan
Bowling Green
Sunny
Harry Hammer
Painesville
Wooster
Charles
Two Miles Without Trucks in Ft Wayne Freight Wreck
A single freight car derailed between Millbrook and Shreve on an eastbound line when its trucks left the track. The car’s body rested on coupling pins, delaying discovery for over two miles. Wooster wreck train responded at four this morning, repairs took more than three hours, narrowly avoiding a worse disaster if another train had passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Millbrook
Shreve
Graber v Bailey jury reaches verdict for plaintiff
Judge Pomerene presided as jurors returned a 765.37 award in Graber v Bailey after a Monday start in the Court of Common Pleas. On Tuesday the jury found for the plaintiff in a promissory note dispute. An earlier case Landis v Eveyey involved breach of promise to marry with damages claimed at 16 dollars. The defendant John Evey has died. Mrs. Evey was substituted as defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwell
Graber Va
Bailey
Court of Common Pleas
Pomerene
Landis
Evyey
Lehman Family Reunion Rejoices In Ancestral Heritage
In Sandusky Ohio on New Year’s day a large Lehman kin gathering convened at Ephraim Lehman’s Madisonburg home. Descendants of pioneer John Lehman, including Ephraim, John, Martin Lehman of Lebanon Illinois, Cyrus Lehman of Hoedlands, Catteorze Lehman of Shreve, Mrs Albert Miller of Wayne County, and Mrs Dr W K Foltz of Akron, joined a hearty repast. The seven elder siblings, thinning with time, shared memories and renewed fraternal bonds, the reunion described as a bright, sacred treasure to endure life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred ‘Taylor
Columbus
Daniel McClain
Alliarce
David Greist
John Livingston
Harmon Christine
W. H. Egan
H & Cristine
Paul KR Elson
Waynenburg
Nathaniel Holliday
Bellevue
Wayne County
Harry B. Eady, Jr
Cleveland
Forest City
Peter Everly
National Home
Orville
Myrtle Wilhelm
Mc. Vernon
Ohio
Jonn Wilhelm
Bealle Avenue
Tae Wooster
Sandusky
John Lehman
Ephraim Lehman
Madisonburg
John
Martin Lehman
Lebanon
Ill
Cyrus Lehman
Hoedlands
Catteorze Lebmar
Shreve
Albert Miller
W. K. Foltz
Akron
Hands Ears And Nose Frozen In Misadventure
Pleasant Home resident Jackson returned from Congress intoxicated and misled by a wrong road. He wandered all afternoon and into the early morning, found two miles from home in freezing conditions. His hands ears and nose badly frostbitten. amputation feared though he improves under Dr Essick care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saveobert Jackson
Congress
J. McVicker
Essick
Captured by Comrades at Lieut Van Nest Homecoming
An account of a New Year house reunion for Lieut J P Van Nest of the 120th Regiment O V with former comrades. The event followed a Civil War battle at the river when a Confederate force under General Sick Taylor captured the city on May 31, 1863. The banquet included many former soldiers, speeches, and singing, ending with a unanimous vote of thanks to Mrs Van Nest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. van Nest
Jonathan Holmes
Dayton
Ohio
van Nest
Helle
Sick Taylor
Eas
Joostbse Sieime
Fot & Kes
BF M
J PP
Bebrich
James i Feyl R
Wespear
Sist den Ouch
Sergt Joven Sn Cashev
McKintey
Wad Liew
Rex Uhing
Huw
Suu
Col
Beaca
Lieu
Metlon Mead
Taylor
Capt Taylor
Infirmary Board Reorganized Praised by Opponent
Perry D. Cotterman of Wooster township retired from the Board of Infirmary Directors and was replaced by Ira Hindman of Franklin. Cotterman served with credit. The Wayne County Democrat lauds Ross W. Fanck upon retiring as Prosecutor for three years of efficient service. The Board remains composed of Democrats Smedley Paint John N. Boor Wayne and Hindman, meeting monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry D. Cotterman
Wooster Township
Ofice
Ira Hindman
Franklin Township
Cotterman
Wayne County Democrat
Ross W. Fanck
Fancy
Hi Smedley
Paint
John N. Boor
Wayns
Franklin
Ail Democrats
City Council Repeats Short First Meeting Of Year
City Council held a brief first meeting of the year with Vice President Edward Soavely presiding in President Eli Zaring’s absence. Roll call cited Mesars and others. minutes of 1897 closed session approved. no petitions, resolutions, or committee reports. The panel reviewed complaints about electric street lighting. Snavely reported two lights temporarily out due to carbon issues, fixed by new carbons, while manager Mullins noted extras furnished by the company beyond the contract schedule to aid citizens. Council emphasized demand for reliable light service. ordinance to pay bills then adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Zaring
Edward Soavely
Mesars
Boegner
Lee
Kinney
Snavely
Smith
Zimmerman
Bell
Callahan
Walter J. Mullins
Citizer
Wayne County Editor Weds Quietly in Hotel Parlor
Mrs Fiora Burbeck of Doylestown married Albert R DeFluent editor of the Doylestown Journal in a quiet ceremony held in the Hotel Yoder parlor. Rev J Frank Smith of the Methodist church presided with Mrs Will Yoder and George Kettler in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel
Yoder
Fiora Burbeck
Doylestown
Albert R. DeFluent
One School's Excellent Custom of Many Years
The 28th annual New Year's festival at No. 8 school Wayne township drew a large crowd. The forenoon featured rehearsals and vocal music followed by a district ladies served dinner. In the afternoon Misses Tryon Cherry May Essa Zelda Brubaker Tryon Shelly etc performed recitations and readings with a solo and duet by Chloe Cooper and Charles Brubaker. An orchestra provided music with district members Miller Joliff Gillgen and Stringer brothers plus school vocal numbers. Remarks by Cumberland Joliff Brubaker Carr Herple and closing remarks by H A Cooper concluded the event with thanks to the ladies and orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 8 School
Wayne Township
Mary Tryon
Pearl Cherry
May
Essa
Zelda
Brubaker
Ida
Odessa Tryon
Mabel Shelly
Delphia Tryon
La&uis Fath
Florence Hatfield
W. W. Gerberich
Alya Shelly
Claud Miller
Ben Shelly
Walter Joliff
Earnest Tryon
Verolemmon
Allen Fath
O. E. Cumberland
John Harmer
Jhloe Cooper
Charles Brubaker
Orchestra of
Messrs. Miller
Joliff
Gillgen
Stringer Brothers
Messra
Cumberland
Carr
Herple
H. A. Cooper
Bill
Special Cut Sale on Lamps and Chinaware
A few days only a special Cut Sale will be made on our stock of Lamps and Chinaware to close out prices cut by half on most goods. These items are standard stock not extras, with prices sharply reduced to close out. Harry MCCLARRAN, The Grocer, 34 door west of Court House. d46 .33 Ladies' Glove fitting Jersey Ribbed Union Suits sizes 3 4 5 on sale at 50 cents, Quinby & Kiine's wk-cer A fall line of Dress Goods for 10c 123c 16c 20c 25c half price Quinby & Eline wk
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mond Ay
Publis Scrools
Ganton Wright
Co. D
O. N.G
Canton
Orrville
Wooster Vity
Sabnath
Og8
Endeaver
Perryaville Gleaner
Arnell
Shireve
Perrysville
Albert Swyfer
Haugh M. Connertson
Joseph Gault
Ephrains Hariman
Rts
Sher
Trrela
Bue
Harry McClarran
Court House
Jersy Ribne
Quinby & Kiine's
Quinby & Eline
Mill Ad Promotes White Frost and Premium Flour
Modern processes make the best of flour. Our machinery is of the greatest pattern and our flour then beet. Bring your wheat to the mill and exchange it for White Frost or Premium Flour. Plank & Gray W384.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plank &Gray
Mad dog terrifies family near Overton
A rabid dog owned by Solomon Warter's family, living 13 miles south of Overton, attacked Mr Warner's sons and frightened horses before being shot. Neighbors report dog bites to other animals and warn township trustees to order owners to kill potentially rabid dogs. Several dogs in Sugarcreek Township have already died of hydrophobia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broyer
Solomon Warter
Théo
Warner
Mog Rovers
Store
Dalton
Grays
Christian Sipghag
Lanka
Neighiborhood
Hessme
Catile
Arnold Cheyney
Lilian
Letter List No 1 Weer Jan 8 188s
The following lists the letters remaining in the Wooster post office as of Saturday January 1 189%. Advertised mail includes Mrs B Heatnet Mrs Dell torn Mrs D Starley and gentlemen Benjamin Chrart Fred Falt KoT Stewart Michele Flappetti.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Wooster
Fiat
Mra
Mere Dell Torn
D. Starley
Benjamin “fChrat
Fred
Ffalt
K Ot Stewart
Michele Flappetti
Fragmentary names and places in unclear notes
A garbled OCR fragment lists multiple personal names and surnames across varied spellings. The text presents no clear event, date, or location to summarize into a factual item. No coherent narrative or outcome can be derived from the readable fragments.
Illness and Exposure Sentry at Fort Wayne Depot
An 19th century excerpt reports Louis Shultz, a 40 year old machinist with weak health, exposed and ill, displaying strange behavior near the Fort Wayne depot. He is described as well dressed but frail, barely able to walk, and thought to require care possibly at a local theater as a precautionary measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iuesuav
Lerner
Fund & Man
Fort Wayop
Louis Shultz
Alet
Thurstay
Taylor
Bym Vivtec
Wooster business owner faces creditors and assignment
Ben Pocock, a Wooster businessman once active in the general store and related ventures, faces financial trouble as creditors move on a deed of assignment for the premises at Main Street Shreve. The action follows a court proceeding in Franklin County where a debt of about 334 was pursued by D 3, Amapach & Co of Gillumyus against Pocock and partners. Meanwhile at Ohio State events, Prof J. H. Fodd of Wooster was named vice president of the State Academy of Sciences, with Wooster’s K M Webaler and C W Blasley presenting agricultural and seed-raising innovations at the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Maritin
James H. Brace
J. A. Truce
Columbus
State Board of Education
Micharles Robinson
Akron
J. A. Logan
Shaver
Wooster Township
Chadburn
Mr. Shaver
Peros
Locock
Shreve
Erisei'y
Bursae
Fatherein- Aw
Isoan
Hague
Isilittes
Steff Garver
Ev Ming
Les
Rte
Franklin County Court
Mmon
Pieas
D 3
Amapach & Co
Gillumyus
J. H. Fodd
Wooster
Ulto Tate Academy of Sciences
Columbua
K. M. Webaler
C. W. Blasley
A.D. Selby
Wonestes
O.lo
Galamous
Had Her Sight Restored at Eighty in Canton Ohio
Mrs Wilhelmina Schatzman, aged nearly 80, regained sight after a two year blindness following a cataract operation by Dr John S Pyte of Canton. The Stark County resident previously deemed inoperable due to age, can now see her children and move about. A second brief item notes a sale by Quinby & Kline offering Men’s Grey Mixed Unperwear at 21 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John $. Pyte
Canton
Ohto
Wilhelmina Schatzman
Quinby & Kline
Evangelist Chapman to Lead Wooster Term Start
University of Wooster opens winter term with an address by the president at Kauke chapel. D. Wilbur Chapman, famed Philadelphia evangelist, will visit Wooster next week to conduct services at the university. Rev. Dr. J. H. Barrows of Chicago will speak to the university around January 22.
Weat Salem Winners in Elocution at New Year Program
The Epworth League contest at School Hall in West Salem on New Year’s Eve drew a large audience. Werner Hoppe won first prize for Mrs Ward's Visit to the Patnoce, Pearl Bizer took second for The Pilot's Story, and Ed Elen Kuine earned third for A Neglected Duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Salem
Epworth League
School Hall
Arden Ap
Werner Hoppe
Elen Kiine
Glycie Kiefer
Pansy Shepherd
Ty Wiss
Clara Wertenberger
Male Wriette
Pinuo Byle
Louie Hartzei
Sucess
Hayes Preston
Mustrid
Flyla
F. F Smith
Wifs Wers Alfing
Polk
Hattie Keker
C. Hopkicn
Dayton
Akror
Julia Stahlamith
EG Pocock
Atleveland
Orvil
Termerle
Myers
Waterloo
Fod
Mra
J. Kiplinger
D Kiplinger
Hav'en
Akrov
Ard
Theorre McMano
Uieve' An
T&h
Vastalioneur Ehow's
Muiday
Urie
Apdlaut
Ada Ériker
Oerville
Aro
Garvid M
Ittia Hoy
Sormgield
Henry Auckermar
Spencer
Helig Jacobs Fatal
Porgeasion
Rogmere Huott
Oberlain College
Hariz l Latiera
Hametowr
Hag
EL Beew
Clevelard
Shérmain Ekev
Altion
Buchanan
Iega Frey
Truchanan
Nadtovhy
Mikkey
Eime Lenin
Mrs Macy Matt Seeks Divorce From Jeno Matti
The suit filed by Mrs Macy Matti through attorney Rog W. Fack seeks a divorce on grounds of willful abandonment and failure to provide, claiming the couple wed in Worcester Ang 238 1479 and have three children. She requests custody of the children and reasonable alimony, with support obligations and common necessaries to be provided by him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macy Matt
Jeno Matti
Maria
Wooater
Wall
biAgod
Sent
Rey
Allen's Foot Kase Promises Comfort in Shoes
An old advertising notice promotes Allen's Foot Kase powder to ease swollen hot feet, relieve smarting and tight shoes, prevent swelling sweating blisters and callous spots, and give rest. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents with a free trial offer. Allen A. Olmstead, Le Roy, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen A Olmstead
le Roy
Word From West Sidets Telling Their Story
A Moorland Ohio letter to the Wooster Daily Recorder defends a previous article by Bul Nye from Rodentsburg about a local rat hunt and banquet. The piece details two sides, counts of 2326 tails, a December 29 banquet, and expenses claimed by the East side. It also notes visiting relatives in Wooster and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster R&publican
Moorland
Bul Nye
Rodentsburg
Bill Nye
Ifnu
Munson
G R. Patrick
Pyramids Pile Cure Promises Lasting Relief for Piles
An advertisement extols a new and safe method, the Pyramid Pile Cure, claiming permanent relief from itching piles and other rectal diseases. It asserts the cure is effective for various forms, not just itching, and promotes ease of use, temporary relief misconceptions, and nearby availability with price and mail order details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taraa
Enoch
Marshall
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