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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1901

Page

2

Evening Wedding Unites Klinger and Mougey in Wooster

At Rev G C Smiths home on Wold avenue Wednesday evening George W Klinger and Esta Mougey eldest daughter of Jacob Mougey were married both residents of Wooster. Klinger was a popular clerk until last year joining Barberton position. After the ceremony they left by train for Barberton to begin housekeeping amid many congratulations.

G. C. Smith Wold Avenue George W. Klinger Esta Monugey Jacl Mougey Wooster Mr Klinger Barberton Miss Mougeys

Ohio Census Report Reveals Population Shifts and Density

Ohio spans about 40,760 square miles with per square mile densities around 91 to 102 in early censuses. The state’s population is over 4,157,545, while noting declines in 22 counties between 1800 and 1810. Incorporated towns number 70 with 143 exceeding 200 residents, 43 above 1,000, and three surpassing 20,000, including Cleveland and Columbus.

Ohio Ashland Brown Carrol Champaign Vermont Linton Darke Delaware Kayotte Home Harrison Holmes Lawrence Mess Morgan Morrow Noble Shelby Unign Vinton Wayne and Woyan

Good Lecture at Blackleyville and Readings by Dr Reker

A lecture at Blachleveie Erinas Bight delivered by Prof VOB Bower attracted attendees including Bu wulie tye ak sade and Dr Reker. The event emphasized research and education with praise for Mae Eh teenie and Miss Baird.

Blachleveie

Reverend J Frank Smith Death Shocks Wooster Community

The Wooster death of Archie Moore, a tailor, after severe rheumatism and toe infection shocks residents. Moore, age 71, was active in church and lodge circles and had a long wartime service, with mourners and a large attendance at his funeral. The Ohio State Journal notes followups from Mt Vernon about revival services by Dr Smith.

Wooster Archie Moore Mero Moore Dlise RPM Moore William Ve Moore Boekeye Street Te Tsen Wooster Tent Anon Terestan Ohio State Journal Mt Vernon Armory Berank Smith Wheaois Methodise Norch Chearmen Wales Mt Vernon Republian Teise Strath

Attorney Denial Quoted In Mansfield Dowie Trial Note

Attorney A A Douglas of Mansfield comments on Dowie and Dowiesismo amid inquiries about Elder Fockler. He questions alleged language and predicts testimony at trial to determine who heard slander against local workers. He warns false witnesses may face consequences.

A Douglas Mansfield Mansfield Shield Elder Fockler Lider Pockler

United States troops hit by guerrillas in Cebu fight

At Fiesta San Lucia Cebu Lieutenant Hicken and thirty Co M 44th United States Infantry were surprised by guerilla Filipinos. Five Americans killed, four wounded, two missing after the engagement amid Fiesta preparations.

Manilla, Pot Hicken 44Th United States Infantry Fiesta San Lucia Cebu

Weybrecht Leads Court Martial Probe in Cleveland

Col Weybrecht of Columbus heads a court martial panel investigating charges against officers of the Fifth regiment and Ninth battalion for misusing regimental funds and false musters. Col Edward Vollrath of the Fifth will act as judge advocate. the investigation opens February 3 in Cleveland.

Columbus Charles Weybeecht Vidanes Zamnerman Capuuos Wright Squier Folton Vollrath Wn Eflisner

In Young Womanhood Miss Capitola Fisher Dies

Miss Capitola Fisher eldest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Fisher died at Samoon Mt Vernon of consumption after months of illness. Born in Wooster she lived most of her life there. Her mother died three years ago and her father a few months later. A brother Raymond Fisher works for Zimmerman Co. Remains reached Wooster and were interred there after a funeral at 2 p.m. at the residence of James Peppard on Liberty Street.

Capitola Fisher Wooster Saomoon Mt Vernon Dennis Miss Fisher Miss Fisher Earth Raymond Fisher Zimmerman & Co James Peppard Liberty Street

Nearby towns listed under population thresholds

The Census Department released a list of nearby towns with populations between 1,000 and 2,000. Doylestown 1,057 Tauntonville 1,545 Millersburg 7,946 Orrville 1,901 Shreve 1,043 Wadsworth 1,764 Louisville 1,374.

Doylestown Tauntonville Millersburg Orrville Shreve Wadsworth Louisville

Editors Admit Publication Was Improper and Apologize

In Zanesville Ohio The Sunday News editors and polishers Vernon Myers and Calvin Myers were cited to appear next Monday for contempt of court over an untruthful piece reflecting on the court. They filed answers today stating the publication was thought relevant but not intended to impair the court or a fair trial. They apologize, seek the court’s pardon, and vow not to engage in similar publication in the future.

Zanesville O. Dan Verman Calvin J) Myers The Sunday News Malinus Aruse O'Bannon

Elected Officers Named by Pythian Chapter at Meeting

Tuesday evening elected officers for the Funes Division Uniformed Rank. Captain Jay J Waister and First Lieutenant Marcus M Van Nest were chosen with Second Lieut WHIP R Curry, Recorder Daniel uhe k, and Treasurer OW Kishin. Officers to be installed March 6 at the Co, Widi event.

Funes Division Kolehts Pythian Jay J Waister Marcus M. van Nest R Curry Riecorder Daniel Uhe K Preassurer OW Kishin Widi

Railroad relief policy uproar reported by Canton News-Democrat

The Canton News-Democrat reports anger over Attorney General Sheets actions to halt the Pennsylvania Railroad relief department. Railroad workers defend the system, deny being forced to insure, and say pleas from peers support the road’s relief plan amid rising concerns.

Relief Department Pennsylvania Railroad Canton News-Democrat Mercey Dttories

Secured County Work on Edgar Steele Ditch

Milton voters and county officials awarded the excavation contract for the Edgar Steele ditch. About 20 bidders attended. J Cornelius underbid on all four sections and secured the project for 81300. County Surveyor Mowery’s estimate was 81343. The ditch will run 5400 feet with an average depth of 74 feet, 19 feet wide and 3 feet bottom, with completion by September 1, 1901.

Edgar Steele Milton Town J Cornelius Mowery

Myers to Move American and Pacific Tea Store to Larger Quarters

John W Myers proprietor of the American and Pacific Tea Store closes a lease with L B Howard for a spacious room at Mast Liberty and North Buckeye streets. After alterations the store will relocate, expanding stock and engaging in a general grocery business.

John W Myers American and Pacific Tea Store L. B. Howard Mast Liberty North Buckeye Streets

Inaugural Fund Push by Vollrath and Wilmer

A dispatch reports Colonel Vollrath of the Eighth Ohio and Captain Wilmer urge the inaugural committee to fund their units’ travel to Washington for the inaugural. Officers largely opposed the plan, with regimental leaders reportedly abandoning the idea, though the colonel persists and seeks support from inaugural offices.

Vollrath Eighth Ohio Infantry G 1 Wilmer Washington Kiel Mathitarsytem

Surprise wedding unites James M Rifle and Gertrude Merkle

On Wednesday evening at 8 at Rev GC Smith's home, James M Rifle of Saul & Rifle wed Gertrude Merkle of Springville. The ceremony was kept secret until Thursday and news will reach readers when the Republican prints it. The bride is described as charming and worthy and the couple will establish a home at once.

GC Smith James M Rifle Saul & Riffle Gertrude Merkle Springville

WIRE-CUTTING ORDERED BY CITY COUNCIL ACTOR Latimer

City officials authorize Marshal Latimer to cut Central Union Telephone lines run into the Archer House and Pennsylvania depot. Workers warned to halt new wiring without permits as franchise rights and location controls appear contested.

Marshal Latimer Archer House Pennsylvania Central Union Telephone Co Central Union Jtha Bell Liberty Street

Former Wooster Resident Mrs Hartzell Dies in Stamford Conn

Mrs Frederick Hartzell, longtime Wooster resident, died Monday in Stamford Connecticut where she was undergoing treatment for phthisis at the Biggs sanitarium. Born in Canton in 1854 she was married to Frederick Hartzell of Canton. She spent winters in Texas and summers in the Adirondacks for health. Her funeral will be at her mother's residence on North Market Street Canton Thursday at 2 PM with interment in Wert Lawn Cemetery.

Frederick Hartzell Biggs Planitarium Stamford Conn Hartzell Wooster Canton Texas Adirondack Mountains New York State Biggs Sanitarium North Market Street Lawn

Air Line Route Link Considered From Youngstown to Chicago

A Youngstown dispatch reports Ma honing and Richland railroad executives D Crouch and Hurd surveying the ground for a line into Youngstown. They met with General Sanderson and TL Cochran, directing officials, and stated the route would be nearly air line from Youngstown to Chicago, potentially extending the Short Line between Shelby and Muns Held.

Youngstown D. Crouch Hurd Mahoning and Richland Railroad Sanderson TL. E Cochran Chicago Shelby and Muns

Enlisted Man manual from Major Marquis for guards

Major Fred S Marquis of Mansfield has issued a small book titled The Enlisted Man. The manual outlines duties and instructions for enlisted soldiers, aimed at National Guardsmen. Marquis, known to Wooster locals, previously captained Company M of Mansfield during the Spanish war and now commands that unit.

Fred S Marquis Mansfield National Guards

Loudonville Superintendent Booth Resigns After Class Refuses Graduation

In Loudonville the senior class refused to graduate under Superintendent G H Booth amid rumors of improper conduct with female pupils. After a two hour board review, Booth submitted his resignation as investigators planned to pursue charges.

Loudonville Booth George Booth N Nmber M R R. Walter Board of Education G H Booth Phewlass Toms Hheel Gesslan Var‘ams

Judge Wing Sued Over Joint Note Dispute

Judge Frauen Wing newly appointed to the U S bench and OW Steinacker a manufacturer's agent were sued by the Superiors Peer Savings Bank for 4523 on a three month joint note dated Mas Tu Too Mason Taft. A trem member said the suit concerns money loaned and a dispute over collateral security.

Judge Frauen © Wing United States OW Steinacker Othees American Trust Peer Savings & Bank Tng Co Mason & Taft Trem

Red Hot From the Guy Hits G Bo Stead Man in Newarn

A garbled item discusses an injury to G Bo Stead man in Newarn Mich and mentions treatment claims by Laubach and improper Ovupatiats. It touts cures for cuts burns and skin eruptions, with references to salve Buckles AVtuea and various ailments. The text reads like an old-fashioned medical advertisement or sensational notice.

Bo Steadman Newarn Laubach

Remarkable Patent Cure Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement extols a cure named Boschee for lung troubles and other ailments. It claims rapid health restoration, touts a famed inventor, and notes the remedy’s broad sale in the village. The piece uses period marketing language and emphasizes efficacy and affordability.

What Shall We Have for Dessert

Phin cross them apiges in the flamds every day. Tetais ctswer dt teday. Try ell O, Wefocus dessert prepared im tie minutas. Noo bahing wd hot water and set te cool. Movors Peron Orie Rasptwrry and Strawberry at your grocers lik tthak.

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Apr 1 Auction of Fur niture and Undertaking Goods

Entire stock of furniture picture frames and undertaking goods to be sold at sacrifice as lease expires April first 1901. Goods must be moved from Wooster store on or before that date. Buy now to secure the lowest prices ever offered in Wooster with select goods from the stock.

Wooster West Liberty Street

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