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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1892
Page
3
The report of the Brauneck corner sale is corrected as George Galloway, Pleasant Home postmaster, resigns. Geo Kennan to appear at City Opera House next Monday evening February 6. Various local notices cover illness, travel, weddings, accidents, and civic events across Mansfield and nearby towns.
The report notes Charles Zaring appointed as deputy sheriff and new duty by Letter Cartier and Van Meter. Harrison R. Smith is ill on Pittsburg avenue. Wrecks on the C M V R R and addition of a Cleveland Wooster & Muskingum Valley train are mentioned. Holmes county funeral of Henry Parker, and theft of harness near the distillery reported by John White. Wayne County Agricultural Society elects A Cunningham D Tristman J Sidile L Rudy Spigelmire Armstrong and M M Vowler as directors with next fair dates to be set.
The United States Express started operations Monday morning with its first delivery a tub of oysters to Harry McClarran. He notes the tub came from Baltimore and cost 20 cents less than he paid in previous years. The company will open an office soon, currently handling business at the railway office in the Metropolitan building on West Liberty Street.
The State Board of Health lists weekly infectious disease counts from 40 cities ending Jan 21 with 91 diphtheria cases and 21 deaths 74 scarlet fever cases and 3 deaths 14 typhoid fever cases and 4 deaths 13 whooping cough cases with no deaths Measles show no deaths A newly painted fire department hose carriage is praised for its bright red and gold ornamentation by Chief Clark and painters Hess and Hess with design by Clark
J H Ford won first place with F H Vernon second and J F Seiberling third amid plagiarism accusations involving G E Walker age 92. Walker previously studied at Allegheny College and copied sections of W W Youngston’s The Philosophy of History, raising doubts about the contest results.
In 1888 the Republican listed old bachelors and eligible men in the city and vicinity. The paper notes the initiative brought happiness to many and shows letters from readers received recently.
A Wooster letter from January 9 1881 asks Editor Republican to publish the names of popular gentlemen at a dance. The writer jokes about seeking a husband this leap year and wonders who remains heart whole and fancy free.
In Apple Creek and Smithville letters to the Republican editor urge publishing a long list of bachelors for the year. Mary L of Apple Creek proclaims now or never to find a husband, while another correspondent asks to include specific names and praise Charley. Both note a cold winter and farm life.
A dated personal note reveals a woman in a 19th century voice expressing frustration with marriage prospects. She recalls a four year past breakup over a husband with red hair and now claims willingness to accept a man she previously avoided. She signs as BIRDIE in a casual domestic missive.
A brief note from Nonrh Market dated January 26 hints at making a list of ringable gentlemen. It suggests including widowers and counters the idea that old bachelors are unsuitable, recalling a past lesson from four years ago.
John Haese a 74 year old stone mason of Wooster was found dead in bed Thursday morning by his wife after a period of declining health. He lived in Wooster forty years and was born in Alsace Lorraine. Funeral held at his South Buckeye street residence at 2 pm Saturday. The report also covers a Wooster contract dispute heard by Judge Dowell and local court actions, and a sensational incident in Orrville involving Geo saams and several suspects accused of robbery near Cross Keys.
A fragment from West Liberty notes cites the editor musing on a picture turned to the wall and a long awaited student mask that has vanished after seven years, with a wondering tone about a possible suitor or bringer of change.
At a Saturday interview Walker said he would take the matter to the faculty committee. He claimed he read Kingston's oration but made the ideas his own and could not be proven to have used the same language. He denied having Kingston’s revised edition and argued parallel columns mix passages from both works.
Dalton January 26 Lawrence Brothers have made an assignment for the benefit of their creditors Jacob Frick of Wooster is the assignee The shop will be run as before There is enough assets to pay all liabilities The firm have been dealers in stores and tinware the past year and their misfortune is noted A chattel mortgage of 400 on their stock to Wayne County National Bank secures a claim.
A humorous roster lists many men from Wooster and area, praising their looks, means, and prospects as husbands. It pokes fun at each bachelor, noting occupations and finances while urging eligible maidens to select a spouse before time runs out.
A carnival of marriage prospects features Dr John Brown and a wave of bachelors. The column teases eligible men including Eugene Chatelain and Alf Peckinpaugh, urging educated women to woo them with humor, income, or county ties.
A traveling pool shark calling himself West teamed with William Higberly of Wooster to fleece Alois Seiler of Massillon. Seiler won a $200 first series of fifteen ball games, then another $100 in a second set. West vanished and evidence pointed to collusion with locals to rob Seiler.
A description praises the California liquid fruit remedy Syrup of Figs for pleasing taste and appearance. It notes gentle action on the kidneys liver and bowels, cleansing the system to promote health and comfort for users.
Signals explain blast patterns for weather alert calls and temperature indications. Three long blasts signal local rain while one long indicates fair weather. Temperature is shown by three short blasts, with one short signaling lower temperature, two short higher temperature, and three short a cold wave.
Monday session with all members present. Mayor Yost reports January fines and licenses totaling 31.60. Lawhead’s license issue tied to legality of ordinance. referred to City Solicitor McClarran for action. Alley crossing, roof ice risk, and waterway health discussed. committees assigned for Street Hall Nuisances and Sewer. Adjourned.
Attention Jr O A A members Wayne Council seeks applicants for banquet seats by Thursday 6 pm Jerome T Baird handles applications at 6 pm Council session starts 7 30 pm State Councillor G A Hichter presides Four candidates to be initiated by the crack team of the state Banquet at Millers Hall with Mayor Wm C Yost as toastmaster Topics include Our Order In Ohio Public Schools Reading the Bible Immigration Wayne Council remarks by J G A Stichter and Gi kk Buchman The convicts treatment issue revealed by Rev Chauffman of Wadsworth jailed escape charges against a Medina county sheriff and a Sterling saloonist case A special Pullman Sleeping Car through to San Francisco leaves Pittsburgh February 2 and 9 with onward connections to California Also Geo Kennan lecture scheduled for February 9.
The fourth entertainment of the university course will be given by the Lotus Glee Club at City Hall Opera House next Tuesday evening February 9. The company includes a male vocal quartet, an accompanist, and reader Miss Minnie Marshall. Critics hail the ensemble as surpassingly excellent and among the best American quartets from Maine to Texas.
An old advertisement touts Trostetter Htumiach Bitters as a remedy for fatigue and stomach discomfort. It claims long use for nervous invalids and features claims of improving bile secretion, stomach strength, and bowel regularity.
Unclaimed letters listed for the Wooster area end February 1 18__. names include Deoughter Bre J and Hartman H. Notices advertise Shakespeare inquiries, medical cures, missing letters, church building plans, and local shop promotions at Aimers Drug Store and Wes Liberty Street.
City finances listed by Clerk Adams show balances and transfers among departments including Street Light Fire Department Police and Sewer. A lost grip sack with a pocketbook on West Liberty Street offers a reward for return to the city office. James Barden to hold a public sale on Quinby farm two miles northeast of Wooster featuring horses cattle sheep chickens wheat oats corn wagon and other items.
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