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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1900
Page
4
Fragmented column discusses Goebel's death and political knives in the era, noting how a chief figure's demise shapes today and tomorrow. It mentions Andrew Carnegie, McKinley era themes, and U S political tension, with echoes of rivalries and public will against assassination just before spring campaigns.
The Board of Health urges physicians and residents to report contagious diseases such as cholera smallpox diphtheria and fever. It directs townships to establish a dedicated health post outside village limits and to notify the Board of Health. The notice also advertises Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and mentions a new X Ray invention with claims about medical advances.
West Salem residents report changes in business ownership as Kerr & Swaisgoodt trades interest in a clothing store for local property. Obituaries note Amanda Gill of West Tomify, sister of Elizabeth Fuhrman, died Jan 27. West Salem I O O F installed officers at City Hall, with a banquet in the council chamber and a piano quartet performance. Updates cover church services, sick lists, and local visits, including Rev Fo Wtie, Rev A Seatr, and Dr J Hyxton. Frank Westover and others face illness. a 1900 entertainment lecture by De W S Culp on Uncrowned Kings drew praise.
The January 5 school teachers association Congress at District No 4 opened with an afternoon session crowded despite poor roads. Miss Naftzger’s paper on Arithmetic for Beginners was discussed by Prof. Goshorn, with emphasis on the object method. An evening program featured recitations and a poem by Clarence Thorley. Tardiness, presented by Verner Hoppe, covered excuses and punctuality solutions. The final paper on Teachers and Their Methods was not read due to Mrs Stason’s absence. A gathered audience heard closing thanks and adjournment for the district 4 event.
Governor Taylor released stenographer Alonzo Walker amid a tense Kentucky standoff over a writ of habeas corpus and a threatened capitol seizure. Funeral services for Governor Goebel will be held, with a public monument proposed for Goebel’s grave, while military authorities keep a wary eye on disorder and potential violence.
The Eaton column reports a freeze of five to eight degrees below zero, local ice harvests by Louis Haag and Ed Beldeker, and a recent administrator sale of the Starr property at $500. Other items note the Garr-Scott engine purchase by Paul Cabot, a Presbyterian sermon by Mrs Revckett, and a small roof blaze at Mart Westcott. Minor injuries to Mrs Mani Westcott are mentioned after a wagon incident.
Frankfort Ky Feb 6 It is decided that the remains of Governor Goebel who died Saturday night from an assassin's bullet will be buried in the cemetery overlooking the Kentucky river where Daniel Boone and Vice President Arthur are interred elect J q Blackburn S J Shabkelford and other officials favor the canal cemetery as the resting place funeral services will be held with friends of the late governor in attendance
Feb 6 Frankfort Kentucky legislators are scarce as members flee the capital. Republicans head toward London and most Democrats retreat to Cincinnati or home, with few returning until the legislative session begins in London. Many plan to attend Governor Goethe’s funeral. the mass departure disrupts the capital scene. The Louisville and Nashville Railway is blamed for facilitating a migration that fuels a proposed shift of the state capital from Frankfort to London in Laurel County amid turmoil.
William Booth literary column notes Leposloph last wife of F. 3. Eastman and Taroy relation. They went to Akron to keep a boarding house. Eastman described as widower with three children from a previous marriage. Leposloph, a grass widow, had two children from an earlier union. The marriage lasted about two years and was unhappy.
A worker was fatally crushed and others were badly hurt when a heavy end of a wood beam toppled on them during farming activity. Henry Musser was among the injured, with one man believed dead or severely harmed as debris remained on him.
Funeral services over the remains of Charles E. Slutz were held Friday afternoon with Rev Fulton assisted by A D Somers, J A Barnes and F E. The deceased was a loving son and a prominent figure in his community. He will be missed in Sabbath school and political circles.
Asahel W. Shearer a well known auctioneer and Baptist church member died suddenly Tuesday night at about 10 o clock after a brief illness. He was born to Mahala Shearer and lived in the area for many years gaining wide acquaintance in Knox and surrounding counties. Funeral arrangements will be announced.
Peabody correspondence reports Harpenisysiin on Large Prairie. A water flow from Nejwkirk's spring created a pond ten feet deep on a west farm. Charlie Leo and John Pa’otive lcohouses noted. Revival for Free Methodists begins with Miss Susann Decker and Miss Jessie Lawrence assisting. G Oil and wife depart for Florida then California, return planned. S. Aylesworth made a business trip. Elias Dilgard and family plan Moorland move. A goose bone prophet’s weather forecast dismissed as unreliable.
Feb 5 report from Congress notes Gus Johnson fined by mayor for breaking eight panes at Fred Herohey’s flueroose saloon. Mayor Simon vows reform, promising swift arrest and punishment for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Nearby fire incident quells, other town news covers sales, moves, and social events.
The Wooster area debates the Primary Union for Sabbath school teachers and helpers. It traces the union's 1898 start, its growth after a 1809 revival, and its aims to unite teachers and parents, foster fellowship, and improve religious education. A week of prayer and public meetings is planned with ministers and Sabbath school workers to prepare for Sabbath observances.
The article reports Britain’s agreement to modify the Clayton-Bulwer treaty, relinquishing legal control over the Nicaragua canal after construction, leaving the United States free to build and control the interoceanic waterway. It covers conferences in Washington and London, and notes discussions of mediation in the South African dispute and Philippine questions alongside domestic politics.
Fern Bahney aged 8 years dies after illness. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon with interment to follow in the city cemetery.
Local notices record Bi Township teachers meeting set for Feb 10 in Smithville at 2 0 a m with program including prayers, papers, discussions, and student recitations. Community items note bandstand issues, society programmes, and residents visiting Oberlin and Wooster. bakery change and new child arrivals.
Local column reports the February 5 gathering of the Ladies' Missionary Society at Mrs. Wile’s home. It notes Camilla Musselman’s quinay illness, primary teacher Raubanault visiting near McZena, a planned creamery restart, and Bright's disease affecting Clinton Jackson. Also mentioned are Dora McIntire’s visit to Orrville and cold weather boosting ice supplies for merchants.
A garbled OCR summary describes a meeting at Gang View with many attendees and witnesses. Mentions officials, dates in February and January, references to hardware firms Ewng and Kala, and a long list of people including Miss Jenn Brewt and Mrs Wan stu Mts Fovateth Meurer.
Fragmentary OCR note lists scattered words and phrases about shoes, streets, tubes, and names. No coherent event or clear entities beyond unclear references.
Scattered phrases reference community meetings and committee figures amid garbled text. Key names and places are unclear, but the fragment hints at a local discussion, possibly involving a committee and residents, with several harmed phrases and stray typos.
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