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Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1897

Page

2

Wooster Obscure Notice in 1897 Republican Print

A compact historical clipping from Wooster Ohio dated February 10 1897 notes a local notice from the Republican Printing Co at 12 East Liberty Street Conaling Buows Wayne County. It lists a member select list of best Ohio newspapers and reflects the era’s printer publisher activity.

Conaling Buows East Liberty Etreet Ohio

Call for Republican Primaries to Nominate April Candidates

Wayne county Republicans convene a primary on March 12, 1897 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Wooster to nominate mayor, city solicitor, marshal, street commissioner, water works trustee, board of education member, and ward councilors, plus township officials. Precinct committeemen arrange. no proxies. only known Republicans vote unless backing the ticket. Results must be certified to J E Applebaugh by March 2. C GIVEN and W B Bryson sign.

Wayne County Wooster Mayer Water Works Penne Board of Education Wooster Township J. E. Applebdugh Board of Deputy State Supervisors of Elections C Given Rep Co Con W B. Bryson Paranande Probate Court Ony Be County Ohio Sala County Milton County of Wayne State of Knoch Atlantic and G Reat Westess R. RB. Company Jubno Detter Kean Filza BE Haun Wooster

Divorce Judgments and Fire Destroys Home in Bloomington

Judge Taggart grants a divorce to Hilary A siusser of Dalton from Edward J Sigser on grounds of gross cruelty and neglect. Custody awarded and alimony set. Mrs Mary Jacobs of Wooster files for divorce from Howard Jacobs. A Bloomington home owned by J tu Blideher narrowly escapes destruction from a fire. smoke fills the house after live coal falls from a grate. Fire origin traced to coal. floor damaged. joists charred. quick action prevents total loss.

Taggart Tursday Hilary A. Siusser Dalton J Tu Blideher Bloomington

Simply Wraps From Smithville Pressures Crowded Week

A chaotic wrap of local notes details a surge of crowding and pressure in Smithville amid a busy week. Obituaries list John Miller, 74. Nathan Rhodes, 68. Elizabeth Greaser, 45, with dates in February and January. Community items mention Alpha society birthday events, public letters, and discussions on rail extensions through Doylestown toward Easton, plus preparations for a Lincoln Club banquet and a Hattlesnake engine undergoing repairs.

Dogsidestown Peny Tt Fiarbertov Agron Fnd Cleveland Fueis Committee Hus F. Walsh Barberth Agron & Cuyahoga Doylestown Toney Easton Lincoln Club Betion Lemyser Elion John McSweeney Abraham Lincoln Johnj A. Wattersop Columbus Havana Hattlesnake Pittsburgh Ashland Norwalk Sandusky City Oneal

Easton notes on schools and local works in Chippewa township

The Chippewa township board of education completed a tour of four district schools noting their prosperous condition. Local carpenters and contractors advance building projects including a bank barn on the Morganroth farm and rapid progress on a C L W streetcar line. Local residents Thelma K staffer and Ray Baldwin appear in household and church events as weather patterns raise concerns about drainage and flooding.

WoosTek Easton Board of Education Chippewa Township James Brattin Morganroth Warner Wadsworth Médina George Cunningham Tennessee Arkansas Wile Lynch Elyria Barberton Doylestown Ames & Stentz Mr. Patten Brown County Charley Moreland Mr. Fritz Washington Harvey Bucher W. N. Smith

Local Lattasburg literary gathering draws huge crowd

Lattasburg literary society held a bustling event with poets and readers including E Weaver Carey Jacobson Firestone Martin Howman Ida Jecuba Jeanie Roppesale Firestone Miriam Osburn and Maggie Kramer. Deputy sheriffs Garver and Lear assisted in crowd control as attendees debated excerpts and a “signs of the times” topic amid a packed hall.

Lattasuibe Frun Cabaut Ue Pere Jeanie Roppesale Firestone Miriam Osburn Maggie Kramer Howard Ebert Comic & M Virgil Doras Fike Vernie Swibelsit Saug Julie Dressler Bang Jonuny Smeker Iduw Vuoracob Hig Lut Reputi G. Case Ana 1 Keeler Keg Geniweda Vy & M Weaver David Iittner Swinenart C Fire Stone Depy J W Troxel Lewis Ropp Willb Bel Abruham Lia Cadi Krreeurbi Ruger Gage Case Lebu Clinton Byers Farmer's Association Lumberloy Alard Jossey Yarm W.H Pittinger Warren Fouch St Hownsburg L. C. Hostier Ottie W. Thorley Will Congress Cleveland Theodore Hazzard Wheeling W. Va la Grippe John Hastler Pisin Siuss Weidman Burbank Sullivan Candwick

Weather Delays Philo Concert and Local Happenings

Reports from Feb 8 note postponement of Prof Knight's Philo concert due to bad weather to Feb 18. The Emanuel church revival ends, Lincoln birthday exercises planned, and numerous local residents attend events, visit families, and note health and farm updates at the Experiment Farm and surrounding areas.

Philo V’rof. Knight Hasenpflug Shultz Emanuel Church Jobo Winkler Marta Smith Amos Hitter Frank Rutt Elyria Lincoln Joan Derthie D. E. Spade Onch Wooster J.J Gish William Martin Folg Knoopp's Presbyterian Church

Opticians promise better fit and lower glasses

An advertisement from W H Bradshaw on the west side of the Square asserts expert optical fitting and the lowest prices in town. The note signs with a pound symbol and weekly rate phrasing.

W.H. Bradshaw

Stover Dishes Tinware Offered for Trade and Cash

A fragment advertises sale and barter for kitchenware and metal items including Stover Dishes Tinware and similar goods. The ad notes payment with Hags, Rubber, old iron and cash, referencing the McClure Stove and an unclear closing line.

Local midweek notices and social updates in Wooster area

A midweek notice sheet from Wooster covers church events, gatherings, and residents. Items note a commemoration event for Lincoln Day, pastor changes at Marion, visits and illnesses, sleighing reports, weddings, and guests at several households. Local clergy, families, and businesses are referenced with names, places, and happenings across Greene township and nearby locales.

Town spying and trades noted near Shreve

A string of town items records names like O B Brow of Loudonville and Critchfield and Newkirk from south of Shreve on business. Zimmerman sold property north of town to Easter, then occupied by his brother Masterday. Russell Aber, once with a broken ankle, is back on the streets. An entertainment at the school house was postponed to a later date.

Mia O. B. Brow Loudonville A. Critchfield BR. B. Newkirk Shreve P. Zimmerman Wm. Easterday Jacob Masterday Russell Aber Aloe Sale Perth Peedecutsy Hk Darter Tony Wayne Art Duadtes Seth Andy Pratsert Tnt Sears Mortage Garner

Light snowfall but poor sleighing on farm land

KIDEON June 8 reports another light snowfall not enough for sleighing. Weather is favorable for farm work. Mrs Lydia Pirker became very ill with paralysis.

Lydia Pirker

Local notes report visits, sleighing, and village events

Feb items from Creston area list James Franks traveling to Knox county with wife to visit friends and view a farm. Miss Mattie Karnes with sister Maggie at Abe Children’s Home. Reports on crop inquiry, literary society attendance, and several county trips. sleighing parties, visits from Akron, Massillon, and Wooster, plus local illness, partnerships dissolving, and upcoming events including a box social and farmer’s institute.

James Franks Knox County Mattie Karnes Maggie Abe Children Wooster Shaup Jennie Orryille Apearuw Calvin Howenstine Applccr Clem Finley Holmes County Talte Maysville Tire Town Hall

Abrahams Call of Valparaiso Dies After Paralysis

Feb 9 report notes the death of Abraham Call of Valparaiso formerly Mill Brook resident after paralysis. Minor Keister weighs Cleveland firm job offer. Minor Bell and Dave Slaybaugh imported two costly roosters. William Serry recovered from illness. Mrs Wyre and Helen Lightsap named with health troubles. A village crowd witnessed the immense gorge in the Moiz ditch near the white road as water filled the area and bridge conditions were poor.

Abraham Call Valparaiso Ind Millbrook Call Minor Keister Cleveland Minor Bell Dave Slaybaugh Buff Cochin Univ Wm. Serry Samuel Wyre Helen Lightsap Moiz

Local Society News and Death of Cyrus Jennings

The branch hosts a Friday night literary society with high class entertainment. Harry McMaster and Mise Kite Garo visit relatives in Wooster and Jeromeville. Miss Mina Gill returns to Canton work. Miss Sarah Oberholtzer improves after illness. Steve Smith and Paul Underwood visit Sarah Smith. Esther Wintersteen visits relatives in Ur rville. John Moses and family visit Miss Harah Smith. Will Noggle and Blanche Gul visit cousins Pearl and Dali Hines. Cyrus Jennings, a prominent citizen, dies Monday afternoon. Mrs Gill guest with Wooster relatives. Young people from Wooster sleighing party spends an evening with Miss Aile Starn. H. D.

Harry McMaster Wooster Relatves Mise Kite Garo Nettie Metcalf Jeromeville Mina ‘Gill Canton Sarah Oberholtzer Steve Smith Paul Underwood Salem Esther Urrville John Moses Harah Smith Will Noggle Blanche Gul Pearl Dali Hines Cyrus Jennings Wm. Gill Seath of Wooster Aile Starn H. D Scott Camp Green Oak McQuid Peter Louver Silver Hil Mayaville West Moscow Sugarcreek Towneship Dalton Dalton Cchants Lincoln W. T. Sherman Culp Earnest Gray Akron Bethe Weber Kalle Eber Anne Nina Eckinnney Iota

Local notes reflect a bustling community with visits and moves

February updates show health generally good with minor colds, a school trip to Saar Bank, and numerous social visits. Residents like Maggie Van Sweringen, J. B. Snyder, Mrs. Henry Howman, and others are hosting relatives, while several families relocate or rent property near Burbank and nearby farms. A township literary event draws crowds, and a revival is underway led by Rev. Hoak.

Saarbank Maggie van Sweringen Weat Salem Henry Howman J.B Snyder Frank Gearhart F. W. George J.J. Frazier Maria Frazier Bloomington J. C. Altland Lattasburg Willis Shafer Wayne Clearch Frank Armstrong Garver Burbank Mr. Batdorff Garman Miller James McConaghay

North Franklin notes and a North Franklin wedding

North Franklin reports a sudden illness of Grandma Loure and medical visit by Dr Kyan. A wedding at the Lutheran parsonage in Wooster unites Laura Lautenschlager and E G Knox with modest attendance and gifts. Local events include visits, school matters, and community socials amid winter weather.

Grandma Loure Kyan Jobo McKelt Levi Gelt H. Georgey North Franklin Billy Wooster E. G. Knox East Union Laura Lautenschlager W.W. Criley W. W.mclntire Ras Cincinnati Grandma Lautenschlager Kreedsburg Lal Trench Kuez Appleerrek Laura A Franklin Towe Wayne Teu Barbank George Overs Jessie Winters Beth Hey Woo Stumpoon

Day ton doctor Payne advertised for eye ear nose throat cures

Dr Arthur L Payne of Dayton advertises top recommendations and up to date skill. His eye operations are painless and his deafness treatment latest in science. He claims cures for nervous disorders and saint vitus dance. Consult Payne at the Yoder House on February 18 and 19. Coughs warning signal. use De Wolfe’s Norway Pine Syrup.

Arthur L. Payne Dayton Payne Wooster Saint Vitus Dapae Ms. Peyne Yoder House

Ward Remembrance Notice for Mrs J Ward Ales

A brief obituary note honors Mrs J Ward Ales, stating her passing and acknowledging family members. The notice, attributed to the Ward family, requests prayers and marks the loss with a simple remembrance.

Births Marriages and Deaths in Wasee County

A lengthy column lists births marriages and deaths in Wasee county and nearby areas with names dates and relatives. It notes pricing for obituary notices and offers terms for publication across two papers and a free weekly reprint upon payment.

Insurance Statement Summary From Distorted Text

Fragmented OCR text mentions insurance terms and names but lacks coherent facts. The readable parts refer to a statement by insurance entities, with scattered names and phrases that do not form a clear event, date, or outcome. Unable to determine a substantive, sourced summary from the provided fragment.

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