Advertisement Copy Deadline for February 10 1897
Notice requests advertisements to be in by noon to ensure insertion on the same day. The calendar date shown is Wednesday February 10 1897, indicating a local newspaper classifieds schedule.
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1897
Page
3
Notice requests advertisements to be in by noon to ensure insertion on the same day. The calendar date shown is Wednesday February 10 1897, indicating a local newspaper classifieds schedule.
From Saturdays Daily a hectic snapshot shows the county jail without a prisoner while Democratic candidates rally acclaim. Reports of theatrical tickets, harvest sales, a ditch hearing, drum corps plans, a court drama, and local social events knit a busy local scene with numerous names and places.
From Saturdays Daily Julian Jeffries confined by threat trouble is sick. Prof E E Adair visits Cinderella. T J Hayes improving after weeks of illness. John Moore now able to be out after rheumatism. H R Smith to St Joseph for legal business. Circuit Judges Pom erire Adams Kubler leave for home. Mrs Jay Keeney and Misses Wood Warner Zaring visit Cinderella. J H Poppert completes details for star appearance Feb 12. Wa Johnson near death from paralysis at Cleveland home. Charles Davis of New Orleans arrives to check business, brings two alligators for Councilman Snavely. Several local residents noted for visits, illnesses, travel, and social events.
Public notice of a February 13 1897 auction by W J Winkler and partners in Ursville Ohio featuring two loads of f tnols and Iowa horses including feeders rogige chunks and market horses. Auctioneers Brenner and Shearer clerk J S Eshelman. Also notes lamp and dress goods selling in Wooster at Beebe’s with 25 cent novelty wool dress goods.
Important decisions from Wayne County Circuit Court summarise eight affirmed and one reversed Court of Common Pleas findings. Mond ar decisions and pending September session noted. District updates include divorce to Mary McAnaney from Charles McAnaney with $400 alimony and name restoration, plus various probate and mortgage cases and attorney fees.
A local advert notes a large variety of white and black goods offered at greatly reduced prices. Highlights include good ones as low as 35 cents at Beebe's, located at 6208 WA8.
Diaries, tinware and lamps on sale at the Market Store Assignes Sale. Healery tiloves offered at unusually low prices, promising bargains and limited quantities for shoppers.
A ledger fragment notes 1 000 cards of stave bolts delivered at the Wooster mill with a prompt inquiry invitation for more information. It also advertises dyes and muslin underwear in Wooster and promotes Burdock's Blood Bitters for pure blood and digestion.
Reverend Josiah J Ward died at his Wooster home on Spink street at 2 30 PM Saturday aged about 83. He came from Kasson Minnesota a year ago to care for his son’s family in Teheran Persia and leaves a widow and children. He served 66 years in the Presbyterian ministry mainly in the Northwest and was known as hale industrious and devout. Funeral details and burial plans for his first wife alongside him were pending as tributes from the community noted his kindly influence.
Express and Pullman trains by Akron Columbus line ran through Wooster Saturday after Saltcreek flood washed away track. Passengers were transferred. delays of about two hours occurred. Crews repaired embankment and track, letting Sunday service resume, as in a similar past incident. Strong winds and flood damage disrupted the route between Mil lersburg and Wooster, with emergency work by local crews to restore service.
From Saturday's Daily the town owes thanks to Harvey and Frank Messmore and Bernard Mowery for spotting a fire risk at Mr Annat's dry goods store. A chandelier’s contact with electric wires caused holes in the ceiling but quick alert and action prevented disaster. Mr Annat rewarded the youths for their prompt conduct.
An audience on a bitter Friday evening filled the City Opera House for Cinderella under Miss Misanda Hung. The performance featured Miss Hough, Miss Odieschuch, Mr Charles Curry, and Jessie Duncan with strong vocal and acting work. Children contributed notably in two marching scenes and a festive bazaar exhibit provided souvenirs.
Following the death of Lanaie senior partner the firm announces reduced prices on all goods for 60 days to clear inventory. Debtors are urged to settle accounts while customers are asked to continue patronage. Mrs D Y Landis and Mr J F Schmuck will run the business as Lanois & SchMUck at West Liberty Street Wooster Ohio.
An odd health note suggests a hot lemon aid as a remedy for worry fatigue and potential illness. It claims the drink is more effective than drugs and harmless on the pocket. Reads like a period ad urging readers to visit Craighead & Co for fresh lemons.
Varieties and heating goods highlighted for closing out regardless of cost. Limited stock expected. advised not to wait for a store that will not last long. Public notice of the McClure Stage and House Fur Nabing Store sale.
Local ad from Bradshaw on West Side Square promoting expert watchmaking jewelry engraving and repairs. Claims capability equal to factory work, inviting inquiries at the shop location.
A letter received by ex Senator Hart in Wooster announces a Wooster chapter of the Cuban League of the United States. It lists leadership in New York and Wooster, outlines aims to fund Cuban patriots and build pro intervention sentiment, and notes plans to gather signatures and organize local support. The letter references local civic figures and events in Wayne County.
Norman Carpenter complains from Williamsville about a twenty year dispute over ear treatments and a loud conversation. He cites Dr Payne and alleges noise as a nuisance, seeking a remedy after two weeks of discomfort.
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