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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1897
Page
3
Notice from the Wasster Republican warns that copy for ads must arrive by 12:00 to insure insertion that day. Sewa norters will be listed in the Daily and Weekly Republican along with entertainments, festivals, and sales. late notices will be charged at regular rates. Wednesday February 8, 1807.
The Weekly Republican notes a new branch of the Globe Building & Loan Association, Columbia, with an agent J. H. Penn establishing a local branch. The firm carries 5 million dollar capital stock, 2.26 million subscribed and in force, and 200 branches statewide.
An old advertisement lists names Joseph Deverey Dork Scott Levi N Schrock Sarah Curie A A Eberly Agnes Hitler John W Gordon Elizabeth Tracey Jobo McClure Ora Mottar Fraps J Dye Ella Morgan and Craighead and Co. Claims full directions with each cage of Wool Soap and asserts it is the finest soap for washing wool goods, purifying without shrinking, keeping garments soft and fair with use.
At the Mongey House stables in Wooster Ohio a single car load of Illnois Koreen will be sold on Saturday February 6 1897 by W P Soyder. The event is advertised to attract buyers from the local area and surrounding counties.
A Crescent free bazaar event in Rok aims to attract a large crowd with over a thousand tickets sold. Harding & Co. of Wooster offers one hundred free tickets to the first applicants who submit the longest valid word list using letters from Crescent before February 8 1897. The contest invites participants to include the word Crescent and to sign with their name.
We offer expert watchmaking jewelry engraving and related services from Bradshaw on the west side Square. Our claim is that all jobs we handle meet factory standards and workmanship.
Saturday and Monday items record Salem resident J Mullins and many visitors in Orrville Wooster Canton and nearby towns. Notables include Miss Ethel Frank returning from Orrville Rev A L Welter moving to Rochester Indiana and Prof Horn e elected state farmers club president.
Burglars broke into Henry A Haller's Liberty Street residence and J H Hockey's South Walnut Street home causing extensive damage and stealing cash a gold watch a chatp and jewelry at Haller's. Neighbors heard the glass crash and police were notified. A separate report notes two distinct earth vibrations near Burbank caused by an explosion in Braden Wonder Co. area later linked by papers to a nitro glycerine storehouse blast.
John McAnaney and family of Salem Quebec visit in the city. F A Henry, an Cleveland attorney, on business in Circuit Court. Geo Hh. Aylsworth goes to Howard to manage a general store. Judge Frank Taggart travels to Millersburg for church court. James Kk Mann heads to West Newton to work plowmaking. Fred Faber A M Taylor and Jacob Mougey fish at Odell's Lake through the ice. Langrll of Clarg's lumber yard departs for a trip to St Augustine Florida. Perrine Lautzenbeiser and Harry Branetetter return from Chicago after bicycle show. Toeshipp Brothers perform at the University Lecture Course tonight. Dr J D Beer recovering from illness. Julius Comerene Coshocton, John J Adams Zanesville, Charles H Kibler Newark visiting Archer.
Mrs Catharine Schuch aged 68 widow of Peter Schuch died Sunday at her Nold Avenue home after a brief illness from a stroke. The German Evangelical church funeral is set for 2 pm Tuesday with Wooster Cemetery burial. William F Donnelly, who died Friday at Crestline Ohio, was laid to rest yesterday in Wooster Catholic Cemetery. he was about 40 years old and formerly lived in Wooster.
Stark and Wayne county commissioners discussed a joint ditch from Fox Lake in Baughman township. Wayne county favors straightening the Muddy Fork. the project will be large and affect several thousand acres of land. The route starts near Wm N Haird and ends near the old Rocheaster mill, with much work in Stark County. Also notes of a store ad and an optician, plus an auction sale of horses at Winkler Stables on February 13, 1897.
1000 cords of stave bolts were delivered at the Woorter Saw Mill. For further information inquire at the mill. An invalid can be given no inexpen sive pleasure that does more real good than choice fresh flowers like carnations Craigheads.
The M Clare Brove and House Furnishing Store advertises marked down prices on amplifiers in the east window. Shoppers may be surprised by the bargains on audio gear and home furnishings.
Local citizens organized drives to aid Peter Horner who suffers chronic illness. Jos Lightcap led subscriptions. funds bought a chair and shoes, then women renovated his thatched home. A woods crew provided firewood, with ongoing gifts welcome. Horner expressed thanks through the Republican.
A ten cent package of Magic Dyes colors from one to ten pounds of goods by shade desired. Get them at Lau bach and Boyd.
A Doylestown crowd of about 200 heard a report from last week's committee seeking to entice Akron & Cuyahoga Falls Rapid Transit or Akron, Redford & Cleveland companies to extend the electric line to Easton via Barberton. Speakers urged immediate action to run a through line by spring, highlighting Wooster’s desire for an outlet to Cleveland and to capture trade, with Riley Franks as chairman and A R K DeFinite secretary.
Wooster ministerial group delays Evangelist Inglis visit amid Winnipeg mission demand and travel goals. Decision followed Mr. Inglis request to postpone to February 28, with pastors praying for revival. Other religious activities and meetings across Wooster and nearby towns noted in current listings.
Saturday Daly Lutheran Y Fs E expects good turnout at 5 15 PM for a Sabbath program linked to Christian Endeavor Day. Topics include Endeavorers loyal to Christ and what they will do, John 13 31 38. Program features include temperance talks, songs, and discussions led by Calvin and Miss Clos Funck with readings and music.
Neal M. Sweringen died Friday January 22 at 4 a.m. In 1896 his son Edward died, followed by his wife and daughter Effie. Four family members have died within a decade including five sons William Alva Frank Robert and Samuel. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon with Rev Duncan officiating.
To the public warning of a special auction by J Weyelee of Origilla Ohio to be held Saturday February 13 1897 at 12 30 serving two loads of Illinois and Iowa horses. The sale targets big feeders rugged chunks and market horses to meet spring demand with Brenner and Shearer auctioneers and J S Eshelman as clerk.
Wayne County Circuit Court convened with Judges Pomarine Kibler and Adams. Bailiff W H Robison appointed. Cases heard include Walter E Clark vs Margaret Robison and Wm Keen vs City of Wooster. Judge Taggart ordered Alvero Mackin to pay wife Annie Mackin $100. Snell divorce granted to Mrs Sarah Snell from Jacob Snell on desertion grounds.
The Wooster College lantern show featured a large audience and an all-costumed cast. Cast list includes Duke of Venice J Aleu Barnett Autouin and many other performers. The Three-Society event, directed by Dr W Z S Bennett, praised for its organization and scholarly effort. A notable reception followed by the Classics Club with Miss Blanche Curry as host.
A slow session due to icy streets delayed quorum. Officials discussed a West Knowman street extension culvert cost, weighing brick arch, iron pipe, and concrete options. The Bolus Alley dispute centered on property owners and access with fences at issue.
Newly elected officers of Wayne Council No 13 Royal Arcanum were noted at the last meeting and promise vigorous work ahead. Daughters of Rebekah plan their sixth anniversary social on Thursday February 4 in Odd Fellows hall with a free program of music recitations and refreshments. Toledo Commandery No 7 K T invites Ohio commanderies to the 64th Grand Commandery Conclave in Toledo on September 8 and 9, marking their semi centennial. Masonic bodies in Wooster expect busy two months as plans for a Springfield Masonic Home benefit are abandoned for now and work continues on a new Masonic directory.
A Wooster editor letter and responses discuss charity work and house to house solicitation. The writer urges reporting suspected misuses and notes a case of a child misrepresented as in need. Community volunteers recount distributing clothing and groceries, stressing careful aid and cooperation among local benevolent groups and churches.
A Hert Jones letter from Jersey City confirms his marriage to a worthy young woman. Meanwhile Joliet records Harry Miller and Miss Bessie May Daly wed at Sacred Heart church with Miss Mamie Bracken and Will Moran present. The Miller couple depart for Chicago for their honeymoon.
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