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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1899

Page

3

Spinstern Convention set for City Opera House

From Saturday's Daily the "Spinstern' Convention" will be repeated in the City Opera House February 10. Orrville youth Roy Wagers is in Sheriff McCoy's care on a charge of incorrigibility. Mrs. Winnie B. Held has notice of pension increase for Daniel Lebrass from $8 to $12 monthly and for Richard Hagan from $26 to $28 monthly.

City Opera House Roy Wagers Orrville Sheriff McCoy Winnie B. Held Daniel Lebrass Richard Hagan E. Cook Royal Nords Ashland Op Soescay Gvening East Alnot Street Homan Wooster Sod L. M. Taggart Massilton Bertha Kine Harry Frederick Dielhenp Civex Prospect Street Walla Charles Smits al Mougey Eason Witaman Harry Kokie al Luce Live Stavous Gourley Smith W. A. Mungey Latz & Scbr Mam Uv Allegueny Dave Une Uceston Kepreary I. Bas Deem Ibti J. H. Raylor Charles M Taylor Kiel

Invitation to Feb 7 1899 church gathering

A cordial invitation extends to Rev G Comita and family and all members and friends of the English Lutheran church to the parlor gathering on Thursday evening February 7 1899 at 8 pm sabbath school to join in an social event with refreshments and friendly fellowship.

G. Comita Ccurch Bexthursday Dup m Sabato

Ohio college official to head new Lincoln Club project

Rey J. Weeley Hill of Fos toria is slated to deliver the barquet address and become Secretary of the American University in Washington. The Obio College of Government will house the political science department with a $40,000 goal, $75,000 already secured, and $50,000 to be raised in weeks. Senators Foraker and Han pa, plus Rep. Grosveour, Dick and Southard, show strong support for the plan. An Ohio tote parnage meeting is planned at Calamias on Feb 12 with Bishops Hurst Fowler and Mallalieu in attendance.

Rey J. Weeley Hill D D Fostoria Lincoln Club American University Washingtop D. C Upton Department of Podittioal Science Obio College of Government Hill Foraker Aia Hanpa Grosveour Southard Calamias Fen Hurst, Fowler Mallalieu

Hood’s Pills Claim Wide Health Benefits

Words of praise for Hood's Pills say the remedy esters health for thousands and will help you. The advertisement touts easy intake and operation, claiming relief for indigestion and related ailments at five cents a dose.

Hood

Wanater post office letter list notice dated January 21

The Wanater post office directs addressees to claim letters remaining as of January 21. Gentlemen listed William Phroots. Ladies named Pésri Limpert Hesaie Tan eybull.

Woustek Jad Wanater Ofice Lueaday William Phroots Pésri Limpert Hesaie Taneybull

Heinz Pickle Co Plans Acreage Push For Wayne County Plant

The H J Heinz Pickle Co withdraws all contracts with Wayne county farmers and will retry next Saturday to secure at least 160 acres for a new plant. They would take 4 acres if possible, but need a minimum of 150 acres to make a profitable operation. A meeting at the Mayor's office will involve a Heinz representative to discuss prospects. The firm has invested 5 000 to 10 000 dollars yearly in Wayne county. Gray & Son advertise Hollow fire clay blocks at low prices.

H. J Heinz Pickle Co Wayne County Prapor Heinz Jo

Pickles for the Elz Co Meets at City Hall Feast

A district notice says the Elz Company will meet at City Hall in the Mayor’s district on Saturday at p.m. standard time. It mentions seven varieties of pickles and directs attendees to Gray & Son to be seated, noting a fancy price for seven is asked.

Elz Co Mayor's Co Gray & Son

New Boiler Explodes Locks In Prisoners At County Jail

Sheriff J B McCoy and family faced a cold night as a boiler explosion damaged the jail boiler between 8 and 9 PM. Water flooded the free box, heating failed, inmates slept in beds to stay warm while repairs were planned. J Q Tilechr ordered boiler pieces removed and workers started repairs, with an eight week minimum before potential replacement.

McCoy Blosser Miller J. Q.tilechr

Circuit Court Convenes in Wayne County

Wayne County Circuit Court convened with Judges Adams Douglans and Swartz presiding. Two judges will sit for about two weeks. Judge Swartz retires next week as the second Wayne County native to join the bench, following Judge Samer. A banquet will honor Judge Swartz at the Archer House on Wednesday evening February 5 with Judge L. ayner as guest of honor.

Wayne County Cireuit John 41 Adams 8. M. Douglans John M. Swartz Swartz Jutze M. L. Samer Becqiet Ayner Archer Housas John M Swartz Newarsy

Fire damages at South Market Street milliner shop

Mrs N Franks attended Salvation Army ball while her husband Mr Franks and their baby stayed at a toy store. A lit match and coal fire ignited paper near the stove, starting a blaze. Miss Ita Kutuger arrived shortly after and, with Willi Nully, managed to extinguish the flames. Mattie Black’s clothes burned after hanging near the stove while she worked in another room. No other serious damage.

Toesast N Franks Salvation Army Mr. Franks Kate Esisperman Olucovere Wily Nully Mattie Black Poother Apor

OFF FOR CUBA ABOARD TRANSPORT KOUM AULA

A report details M. Kustsuo of Sarraye traveling via air to New York to sail on the transport Koumuala bound for Cabin Contrary to expectation he will be accompanied by Capt. C. O. Deloler of Puls joining Lieut. Hobison in the metropolis. Gov refused transport to Brown representatives. a ticket was secured for K. Neisup. Mayor Bruce filed a warrant for Laent Robison for making threats. Robison was expected in Wooster but did not arrive. Lieut Kovtau returned amid old trouble with Robison and words last evening.

John Jacob Fort Wayne Wooster Mre Holymesville H. B. Eaby Cartier Eaby Jebiel Clark Clsr Zimmerman & Cus Edward Leies le Noruilug Cleveland Kabt'aou Co. H O. N Sureve Wes New York Cuba Teru Kostsun Boba Detbler J K Cleveswnd M Tawney L Wasner Caccy Miler Juan L Fuscali VU. O. F Jonos Lalbdot Ban Hig QQ Alloy, Jr Ate Sibvough M Qatwoy Wise Uim N.toing Harry Amicbride, Esq Hio Archer Houe Kustsuo Sarraye Cty Koumaula C. O. Deloler Puls Ho Obison Bbnw Delcier Akron K. D. Neisup Yareh Lst D. Bruce Jeffries Laent Robison Bruce Robison Hobson Hruce Hovuisin Margial Laimer Kobigon Kovtaou Robisur Tad Asme Uncle Sam G _ Percival Stewart D. J Pierce American Investors’ Company United States District Court For District of Arkansas William T Stewart, Jr

A Spell of Weather Follows Extreme Chicago Cold

Snow and ice bound Chicago as temperatures dropped to ten degrees below zero at 10 pm. Forecasters warned the chill would intensify with guesses of 13 to 18 below depending on winds, while an ice laden forecast suggested the cold would persist for at least 16 more hours. In Indianapolis a suit was filed by the First National Bank of Forty Wayne seeking 30000 against the Indianapolis and Broad Ripple Rapid Transit Company alleging insolvency and debts over 200000 with court action requested to seize the property.

Chicago Agatost « Transit Company Indianapolis First National Bank of Forty Wayne Indianapolis and Boad Ripple Rapid Transit Company Iidianapolia Broad ‘Ripple Rapid Transit Company

Cadets Ill From Turkey Meal At Pa Military Academy

Sixty seven cadets at the Pennsylvania Military Academy in Chester are reported poisoned after a turkey meal. First illness appeared soon after, with multiple cases among cadets and several of Colonel Hyatt’s children. Doctors treated them with anti poisons as the situation developed.

Chester Pennsylvania Military Academy Hyatt

Massillon Farmer Suffered Scalp Wounds After Train Strike

William Rehm a Massillon area farmer was struck by a westbound Pennsylvania train near the South Erie street bridge after walking on tracks. He sustained three scalp wounds but remained conscious and walked to the Massillon hotel before being treated by Dr. Hardy. He returned home on Tuesday.

William Rehm Orrylie Pennsylvania Railway Massillon Behm Ercies Street Bridge

8th Ohio boys may enter the soldiers home Sandusky

Governor Bushnell and Attorney General Monnett ruled that the Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Home at Sandusky is open to any Ohio soldier who lost health or was injured in service. The decision extends benefits beyond Civil War veterans to Spanish War and state militia members. Leroy Stephens of Wooster prompted the inquiry. no such veteran existed in Columbus records.

Bushnell Monnett Ohlo Sandusky Mametl Onio Columbus Leroy Stephens Wooster Eighth Regiment CO. VI Gaba Troscea Home

Free list urged for Canadian pulp paper trade policy

A Washington briefing on January 3 urged revoking the duty on Canadian pulp paper to protect American forests. The joint commission statement blamed a paper trust and pressed treaty talks to place pulp and paper on the free list, arguing for strong, permanent protection against competition.

Washington Joint High Commission United States Canada Rommission Congress Reperty Paper Trust America

Wayne County primary and municipal ticket items in Wooster

An upcoming Democrat party primary and municipal election is slated for Saturday March 41 with candidates for mayor city marshal street commissioner board of education and trustees. Declared mayoral candidates include C Adeink Zimmet Lee and J BR Myers. Marshal candidates James W Latimer and others. Street commissioners include Jonah Livingstop David A Ménp and others. Council seats include J ER Zimmerman in the 1st Ward and Dennis Callahan in the 4th Ward seeking re election. Assessor candidates include Jos M Honekeeper and George W Stall. Township trustee Willisra Scotland listed.

Bea Wayne County de Iatataix Editive Hasi Democratid Rifi Wooster City Waves David M Forman G. Riley Power Eddard A. McAnany Fort Lat J. ER. Zimmerman Dennis Callahan 1St Wiard Jos M. Honekeeper George W. Stall Willisra Scotland

Will of Mrs McBride names scholarship and heirs

The will of Mrs Mary J McBride appoints her son Harry McBride executor and directs appraisal and sale of property. She leaves 2000 to Kensap College for a memorial scholarship in honor of her son Thomas A McBride M D late of New York City, buried at sea, and distributes 1000 to Rien D Cochran cool 3500 to Martha L Bapter, with other tokens to relatives and friends.

Mary J. McSrid Kensap College Thomas A McBride New York City Kenyon College Rien D. Cochran Anos Martha L. Bapter Harry Mcfride

Cooking Department Lecture Prompts University Interest

Dr Scovel announced in chapel that Mrs Griesemer expert in cooking will lecture to Hoover Cottage girls this afternoon. If interest grows, culinary arts may become a permanent Wooster department. The speech praised cooking as valuable in other institutions and urged action. Excavation trains from east and west on that day. Everyone invited. F E Buchanan received offer to travel for a lecture bureau.

Lr. Scovel Chapel Excavaton F. E. Buchanan Iecture Bureau

Motion to Quash in George murder case at Canton

In Canton on January 31, Mrs Anni George appeared for preliminary motions regarding her murder case involving George D Saxton, brother of Mrs McKimley. Judge Taylor will rule after arguments. alibi witnesses planned, including one who stood on a bridge near the scene. Fellow defendants’ proceedings and related court actions noted.

Canton Oury Anni George George D Saxton

Grim'hea Par Porter and Other Local Death Notices

Dated items report the deaths of Mrs. Andrew Wilson Porter in Franklin township near Wooster after a several year illness. Mrs. Elizabeth Porter of Canton aged 79. Mrs. Liz McClarran widow of Speers McClarran. Mrs. Mottist ran of Wooster aged 55. a daughter of John Adair died. several other local deaths include Mrs. Charles Woode of Screve and Ada Brenneman of Orville. tributes note services, burials in Wooster and Union cemeteries, and military member John M Tracy of Ashland.

Elizabeth Porter Canton J Nchand Greenfield Avenue Cantod Wayne County John &. Adair Wooster Adair Charles Woode Screve Mary A Franke Jobo Amstatz Gouth Dalton Stronnenberg Aira Janet Ker Andrew Wilson Mullbrook William John Wisoc Wo. Wilson Christina Hogere Sterning Wm Sogers Union Cemetery Kittmao John M. Tracy Ashland Heyt, O. V. 1

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