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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1897

Page

4

Wooster News Teems With Ice and Local Happenings

Wooster this week reports treacherous sleighing and heavy frosts with 33 degrees below zero noted as the coldest yet. Reports note mysterious surveyors near Madison for electric line projects and a debate gathering at the Wooster Debating Club. Local transit incidents include a passenger coach roof fire near Armstrong Station and a new Orrville Independent newspaper planned by Nicholls Bros. The city tackles Fox Lake ditch work and the infirmary relief transition while religious observances highlight Day of Prayer for Colleges and morning sermons.

Ft. W Jth Althoug Wooster Aro F Council Hadison Brice Reva Beck Criley Sam Steaiy United Presbyterian Churc Dr. Hills Wooster Debating Club Board of Pension Examiners O Wedndesday Ashland Jeromeville Camp Hol George JJ Schwartz Wig Armstrong Station Thamestet Orrville Orrville I Nicholls Brog Orrville Printing Co Jos. Tiefenthaler Cooney Long North Market Street Killbuck Hayt's Chinatown Stark Wayne County Fox Lake Stark County Monda Odell’s Lake U.P. Cappl Lniversity J. O Campbell

Wooster Man Praises Wright's Celery Capsule Cure

Lewis Y McClure of Wooster Ohio writes from January 20 1897 praising Wright Medical Co Celery Capsules for constipation and inflammations. He reports relief after three weeks, noting no further slander while working as a roofer and endorses the remedy with a clear conscience.

Lewis Y. McClure Wooster, C Wright Wooster Wright Medical Co Roofer Ang Reson Lewis Y. Maclure

Wooster Daily Notes Include Local Visits and Elections

Wednesday and Thursday items show visitors from Millersburg Mansfield and Wilmerding Pa. local business moves include W E Rice joining Leonard Saai’s grocery and Proctor & Obad’s delay cleared. Notables: D T Downing mayors race candidate. multiple family and social notices. health, deaths, and a stroke reported. Dr L P Benjamin arranging lectures. Mrs Henry Mesride to visit East.

John Huston Ft. Wayne Ind Henry Mesride J. &. Proctor Proctor & Obad John Glosspie Hartman Bl'nd Co Crestline

A Chinese Missionary's Faith Aired In Wooster Talk

Rev Dr Corbett describes a new wave of Chinese Christian converts after 1893 persecutions, the 6000 new members and 20,000 inquirers, the wartime impact on openness to Western education, and the rise of native Christian teachers and students who join missions with zeal and risk.

Banter Corbett Cina Wobster 1St Presbyterian Church Pone Corbett Chike Japan Africa Dr Paton Scotland New Hebrides Labora Christendom Rod O. A. Hills Isaiah E. M Bees Reformed Church W. W. Criley Lutheran Church Goa China God Gantiles New York East India Company Pekin Anvspolis America Shanghai Episcopal Mibsion Ri Fe

Christian appeal urges aid for Chinese converts in mission drive

A speaker described broad Christian aims, urging U S Christians to support the work as Chinese converts rise. He cited suffering under oppressive rulers and warned of forced subservience, while praising church growth and family worship in Dr Corbehi’s church in Ghu Foo. He invoked the Macedonian call to “come over and help” China.

SEH SRR LD Ag Dr. Corbehi Ghu Foo America China

New Coal Territory Leases Grow in Wayne County

The Orrville Crescent reports thousands of acres leased in Wayne County over two years as coal test holes multiply. A deep drill on the Joseph Troyer farm near the Troyer school house reached 228 feet, passing through rock before water gushed with black color and coal particles in the pump. John Groff of Massillon has leased the Troyer farm and may lease several nearby properties as leasing continues.

Orrville Crescent Wayne County Joseph Troyer Troyer John Groff Massillon Samuel Benner Mrs. Deneke John Steele John and Jacob Bechtel John Seigley

Attractions of Known Merit in Wooster

Agnes Wallace Villa, a Wooster favorite, bids farewell with The World Against Her. Bancroft the master magician and illusionist headlines a 20th century show drawing large crowds. John Griffith returns on February 12 as Richard II in Faust, Wooster matinee already anticipated.

Agnes Wallace Villa Wooster Bancroft John Griffith Faust Richard

Eighth May Not Go Rail Road Rate Too High

The Eighth Infantry N G may not accompany President elect McKinley to Washington for his inaugural journey. The Traffic Association demands 11 per man for 750 troops. Captain Marquis said a better rate is unlikely, and the whole regiment may stay home. Canton companies might go, but full regiment seems unlikely.

Colusmubus Eighth Infantry N. G McKinley Washington Marquis Mansfild Eighth

Arm Swelling From Old Thresher Injury Recalls Family Visit

Isaac Shriber, visiting nephew in Massill on Friday, had a swollen elbow linked to a 12 to 15 year old injury when a belt on a thresher engine crushed the elbow joint. The wound flared up recently and a Wooster doctor removed a pint of decayed bone and pus, giving temporary relief but leaving prognosis uncertain.

Isaac Shriber Massill Fschbriber Orrville Crescent Stoll Wooster

Recent Transfers of Real Estate Records

Recorder Florian Gchaffter records quitclaim deeds transferring undivided interests in 91 acres in L'alot township for $525 and 6 acres in East Union township for $600. J Schlafly receives 115 acres in Sugarcreek township via Arthur Seiler warranty deed for $2,250. Administrators George A Starn and Harvey A Starn transfer 79 acres in Greene township to Angelina Starp for $4,201. Dora Swartz acquires 22 acres in Chester township from Arthur McClar ran via warranty deed for $?

Florian Gchaffter Juliana I. Greajean Geo. W. Grosjean L’alot Hugh L'ttle George Franks Adilas Franks East Union Township Atmed Seiler J. Schlafly Sugarcreek George A Starn Harvey A. Starn WmsStarn Angelina Starp Greene Township Arthur McClarran Dora Swartz Chester Townslip

Wayne County Probate Court Proceedings Summary

John C. McClarran presides as probate judge. A. D. Metz filed deed of assignment to hire by Geo. A. Jackson. Bond set at 3500. Appraisers En Zaring Wm Hinton and Wer UC. Will of Geo. Felger admitted for probate. A F Bubbett named administrator of August Trautman with bond 475. C W Shidler, assignee of Jonas Berkey, fled. report and order for sale of personal property and real estate. Execrs A D Metz and Jane Bartol filed to distribute in kind for Geo Hartol. granted. E S Finley appointed administrator of Jos Finley. bond 800. appraisers David Thomas B F Zercher and Samuel Jackson. J E Thompson guardian of Dennis Merrill filed final account. hearing March 6. Application filed to appoint guardian for John Leies. hearing February 1. John Williams and H B Bertelette, administrators of W S Battles, filed order of appraisement and sale. report shows failure to sell. order for sale or public sale issued.

John C. McClarran A. D. Metz Geo. A. Jackson Bond Zaring Wm. Hinton Wer UC Myers Geo. Felger Aled A F. Bubbett August Trautman C. W. Shidler Jonas Berkey Jane Bartol Geo. Hartol Finley Jos Finley David Thomas B. Ff. Zercher Samuel Jackson J.E. Thompson Dennis Merrill John Leies John Williams H. B. Bertelette Battles

First Social of New Local Order Pleases Wooster

Odderjlow Hall hosted Wooster Camp No. 4092 Modern Woodmen of America in a first social event. Invitations issued, 120 attended a banquet with varied musical and literary performances by Laura Grosjean Ethyl McLaughlin Alberta Harpard Alaska Young Elinor Blocher J J Bechtel Claude B Davis and others. A 30 minute intermission featured socializing and Mandolin Club numbers before a substantial collation for members.

Wedneadsy Odderjlows Hall Wooster Woodman America Laura Grosjean South Buckeye Street B. Young Westminster Church Perry McLaughlin H. Young Ethyl McLaughlin Albertie Harpard Alaska Young Misa Elinor Blocher J. J. Bechtel Howard Winey Frank Sani Lloyd Fanat Hermine Dengke Claude B. Davis W. E. Barnard Dr. J W.stahl Fraga Reid Michael Sellers Wm. Hurst C.O. Simmetz

Debating Club Holds Public Meeting At Wooster

The Wooster Debating Club opened to a good house last night with a lively session on the topic There is more honor due to Lincoln than Washington Lincoln side John W Smith and Tom Brown Washington side Hugh Collins and Clem Morris judged for Washington The program included talks by Barrett Marr Plumer and others The Mandolin Club's music earned an encore and Harry Crow recited Setting a Heart The audience enjoyed Rum's Maniac by Edward Miller Next entertainment a Mock Trial on Feb 4 with two accused in a staged stealing case everyone is invited

Wooster Lincoln Washington John W. Smith Tom Brown Hugh J. Collins Clem Morr Gao Plamer, Sr Jono F. Barrett Edward Syphert John F. Barrett John C. Marr George Plumer Maschenich Mandolin Club Harry Crow Rum Edward Miler

Plague of San Jose scale hits Ohio orchards

The San Jose scale pest has spread beyond earlier counts across 14 Ohio counties and infests fruit trees on Catawba Island and Put-in-Bay districts. Experts warn that no effective remedy exists beyond destructive pruning and burning of affected trees, with the scale now spreading toward forests and nurseries in Delaware County and beyond.

Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station F. M. Webster Cincinnati Ohio Catawaa Island Put-in-Bay San Jose Ashifornia America Catawba Island Delaware County

My Baby Cure Promised by Dr Hand’s OrlicCure

A reader testimonial from 1909 claims their two month old baby suffered colic until a bottle of Dr Hand's OrlicCure cured the ailment in under two weeks. The note urges others to obtain the remedy from local druggists.

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Conference on San Jose scale legislation to meet in Chicago

Prof Webster from the Illinois State Natural History department announces a conference in Palmer House Chicago at 10 a m next Friday January 29 to discuss legislation against the San Jose scale. He will attend from Rochester New York where he speaks to the Western New York Horticultural Society and inspect nurseries linked to the pest. Samples pour in from many directions with Rochester and Catawba Island cited as hotspots, showing the scale’s spread through a limited supplier circle. Rowabarg notes Warren Fouch and wife aided his brother at the Wooster Experimental Station last week.

Webster Forbes Illinois Urbana Dili Palmer House Chicago Rochester N. Y New York Horticultural Society San Jose Mather

Guide to Health Promises Free Medical Guide for All

Thousands spent by Prof Afunyoo to prepare a handy health manual titled Mupyon's Guide to Health. It offers instant relief after two or three doses and rapid cures for obstinate cases. Free medical advice is promised, with separate Munyon remedies for each disease and plain directions. Send a postal card to Prof. Munyon, 1506 Arch street, Philadelphia.

Afunyoo Mupyon Prof Munyon Arch Street Philadelphia Manyon

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