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Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1899

Page

2

Primary Elections and Political Notes From Wooster Area

Wooster Republicans notify a primary election will be held Saturday March 11 between 1 and 7 p m at designated polling places for township and city offices to be filled in April. After primaries, certified returns go to Clerk Jon E Applepaugh to appear on official ballots. Also includes broader party updates and assorted political commentary and historical notices.

Keenewal Tak Reiue Ion Nonfay Wayer Vousty Woobster City Woostar Silia Jon E Applepaugh Board of Deputy Superviors Wooster Wow Garver Wayne County Republican Exqentre Committee Jas. A. Newkirk

Aguinaldo Declares War Amidst Riotous Reactions

A report states Aguinaldo proclaimed war yesterday amid chaotic reactions. The mood is described as excitable and indecisive with the crowd thrashing and loudly voicing support before the formal declaration.

Agoncillo and the Canadian Preference Debate

An editorial tone notes Agoncillo as a persistent figure in prevarication while critiquing American and Canadian roles. The Idsue News Democrat, edited by J. F. McMahon, boasts a youthful vigor. Discussions pivot to Drepfog's imprisonment and a looming extra session of Congress as wage hikes for 36000 workers at American Steel and Wire Company loom March 1, with broader references to post 1896 promises and nationwide labor anxieties.

Idsue News Democrat J. F. McMahon Wooster American Steel and Wie Company McKinley Times

Aguinaldo Plans Conference Amid Philippine Conflict

Fragmented notes show Aguinaldo seeking a conference while distressed by 6000 troops killed or captured and a reluctance to surrender. The text hints at efforts to conciliate to keep peace and avoid conceding to conquerors, with calls for American resolve not to yield.

Weather and local notes from Smithville special correspondent

A Smithville special correspondent reports frigid temperatures with leaders noting 32 below readings and town thermometers 25 to 28 below while local birds suffer and families cope. The piece reflects on figures like Mr Vaudepark and Gen Miles, church meetings, Lincoln Day events, classroom activity, and community illnesses from grip as schools push ahead under challenging conditions.

Correepondense Woosrns Pram Cexras Report

A report from Wooster notes a death threat to a daughter of Joseph heartfreezing from exposure as the thermometer hovered between 20 and 25. A cooling rescue by farmhands and a teacher restored consciousness shortly after. Mr. Peterson and wife of se UL are visiting. Mae Plea, daughter of Mrs Geo Kelgar, is mentioned. The midwinter convention at Jefferean jonm was postponed two weeks due to a service in progress.

Joseph Brenneman Peterson Se UL Mae. Plea Geo Kelgar Wooster Wihich Hest Jefferean Jonm

Planned to Escape Two Prisoners in the Wail

Two inmates armed with clubs plotted to break from the jail after the heating system failed. Deputy Arthur Garver and a sheriff’s employee confronted them at the door, forcing a retreat back into their cells after a tense standoff.

Jalik Jotokhe Arthur Garver Tosi Garver Kifige Smith Mr. Garver Companey Marshal Lutes

Weird Greek letter club at Wooster sparks student abuse claims

A freshman Enest Welo alleged mistreatment by a group of students linked to a queer organization called the Cocosx Club. The group reportedly required members to reveal intimate life details, prompting a name change to Bets Guma D Its. Sons of two Wooster residents are said to be officers of the fraternity.

Enest Welo Cherele Deco 4 Cocosx Club

Relentless Reaper Claims Several in Pain Town and Beyond

Obituaries report Mrs. Saran J of Pain Town aged 72 after a long lung illness. Abraham LeBr aged 86 dies in Chester Township with interment planned at Overton. John McClellan notes Chan R. Strauss aged 85, former Fredericksburg resident and Omaha police chief’s father-in-law, died. Mrs Hannah Berbert dies at 70 in Wooster. Frances M Opden of Bus due to train delay interred in Wooster cemetery. Also mentions a Des Moines letter praising Chamberlain's Pain Balm for pneumonia relief.

Saran J Jacob Welty Soe Medina County Plain Church Abraham Lebr Bis Mir. Lebr Canaan Township John Hringerbeff Chester Town van Olghiy de. J. W. Lehr Wooster Fiore Katt Garden City John McClellan Chan R. Strauss A. Strause Omaha Strauss Fredericksburg Strange Presbyterian Church Ince Stranas Hlamas Eva Anton Alexandria Ind Hannah Berbert Weat Liberty Rret Frances M. Opden Bus J. Frank Smith Wail Weaver Washington, D Majr G. A A. Studer United States Singapore Des Moines Chamberlain Bach Bava

Hay price and travel notes from California letters

George W. Spangler cites a cousin A. R. Raid from Worcester writing of California scenes. He mentions wind, dry weather, orange groves, and a town of about 4 000, with hay selling at 18 to 20 dollars a ton while rain remains scarce and farmers worry about crops.

George W. Spangler A. R. Raid Wooster California Reid Callfords

Figers Mashed. Daltoa News Summary

Dalton reports numerous local items: Migs Joduie visiting her father Thos Bradgher and family, with plans to move to Nebraska. Mrs Florence McGill visiting Edith in Agron. Adolph Koff of Orrville spent Sabboth in town. Harmon Kramer hurt in Dalton mines. Revival meetings ongoing at M.E.K. Barr welcomed a son Jack Frost to Mr. and Mrs Arnold Cheyney.

Tag Sepussican Dalton Feo Agtue Thie Place Thos. Bradgher Nebraska W. Wd. & Wertz Adduat Florence MéQill Edith Agron Adolph Koff Orrville Sabosth Hil Fesor Garalina Cleveland South B. K B. Baughman Toledo A. Y. Roepnce Harmon Kramer M. EK Barr Arnold Cheyney Jack Frost

Re-ealix tarents enlist at recruiting office

A partial list shows several men enlisting Tuesday morning. Doise H. Ruff of Wilmont, V., serves in the 2nd Infantry. Horatio Geddes and Fred T. Vaneloo of Matta, formerly with Battery C, 1st Ontario Vol Artillery, assigned to Heavy Artillery.

Doise H. Ruff Wilmont Horatio Geddes Fred T. Vaneloo Matta Vol Heaxv Artillery

Jury Drawn for Pekit Larceny Case in Probate Court

Attorneys for A. P. Parsons move for a jury trial in Probate Court from Mayor's Court on pekit larceny charges. The case is set for Monday Feb 20 with a panel including Frank Kissinger Aleppewa Jaco Harmon Chester Samuel Utler Chester Jonn McVlare Phain Charlea Necht Stgarcreek Perry Cuttermay East Union Ezra Lyte Wooster Poulip Horr Isw Ward Wooster Forgra Alcox Wara Wooster I. W Irvin Saghrcreek 1.8. Mores seRrcreek George Molibo land Cannan.

A. P. Parsons Mayor's Court Wooster Poulip Horr Isw Ward Forgra Alcox Wara I. W, Irvin Saghrcreek Mores seRrcreek George Molibo Land Cannan

Celery King claimed to cure chronic headaches

An advertisement touts Celery King as a remedy for long standing headaches. It claims dramatic relief after one year of use and notes distributors in Wayne County and various towns, urging readers to buy through W A Wilson and others.

N.Y W. A. Wilson Wayne County Woosterbell Congress W. B.oers Golden Cornets J. S. Fickes Blachleyville Wi. D. Frink & Co Austi W. S. Sellers Millbrook Muett & Co Stireve W.H. Winkler Apple Creek J. A. Owings Hrndericksure J.B. Senoin Koch Jind. Hoak West Lebanon J. Stinson Dalton D. Et Burtonity J. Plunder Shailyilt

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Death and local notices from Blachleyville area

Obituary notes for Mr Irwin with funeral details. Local family sickness updates and several social notices including a Washington birthday event, visits by Rev Hoover and others, and community movements. Reports mention Bert Anderson’s return, Eunice Lake illness, and Mrs. Miller’s stroke recovery. Married and licensing remarks, weather, and temperance meeting notes complete this neighborhood chronicle.

Local notes and town events amid illness and fire

Feb 13 letter from Congress delayed as Grope buzzes nationally doctors report Essick has left town for bag and barn. Mercury 16 says Netherlands to escape grippe. Ben Dall moved in, Ward Crochester building a new shop, Claytop Goon's wagon parts damaged by a loose wheel. Fire near forest seen. Mrs Jameson’s smokehouse saved after flames burned meat. Undertaker J O Ebert moved to D K France block with new office. Church nearing dedication. Mrs Lehr and Mr Joel Good ill. Tucker signs off.

Congress Essick Bia Baggy Ben Dall Seatan Crochester Claytop David Mosier Will Garver W. M. Crumley Hysnis Jarnitara Wm Lehr Ll. Kelly Joel Good Ura Tucker

Remates, improvements, and weather notes from Overson area

The report lists local burials and recoveries from illness, residents improving after illnesses, and weather effects including record cold. It notes several residents traveling for work or education, a few people moving to work in Wooster or nearby factories, and plans for observing Washington's birthday in local schools.

Outbreak of grip and local notices from Mt Eaton

Mt Eaton area reports widespread grip and pneumonia among residents with several deaths and illnesses. Notable items include obituaries for Mrs. Henry Watts and others, monthly weather notes, moves, social events, and church activities across Feb 13 to 18 with multiple community updates.

Fragmented Backwoods Notebook Notes From Wayne County

Fragmented local notes recount illnesses deaths travel and social visits in Wayne County. Mentions include Dr Keck Howard’s illness and massilon visit, deaths of relatives, and numerous named residents such as Andy Remon and Joanie Undenkirk with several community events and travel mentions amid sparse ages and dates.

Fire and social notes from Frederickssburg memo

A terse Frederickssburg update notes a small house fire caused by coal on a kitchen stove, limited damage, and a girl narrowly scorched. It also covers a dramatic stage day with a Maccabees performance, a crowded high school commencement program, sleighing parties, and local social events including visits, initiations, and absences among Wooster and nearby residents.

Frederickssurg Garo North Mill Street Ur Dramatic Company Himes Wéil

Twilight and intellectual progress at Century Club meeting

The Century Club met at Albert Schuprs home with Dr. J Garrett presenting Twilight as a scientific study. He argued twilight results from atmospheric refraction and dust, noted seasonal latitude effects, and linked European and American intellectual growth to historical ages. The next gathering at Jacob Frick’s home features Prof. F M Webster on The Mississippi Ever, with a special Washington meeting planned for Feb 28.

Century Club Albert Schupras J. £Arrett Twilghy Equator Alther Barrett Papr Jacob Frick F M, Webster Washington

Ridron local notes and upcoming sales and meetings

Feb 13 report notes widespread illness, a burial last Friday for Wil Leiman and his wife, and ongoing lumber shipments by Sommers & Hixler from Orville. Three public sales are planned within a mile next week. Sugarcreek township teachers meet at the schoolhouse Thursday evening. Mrs Alber Sourera has been ill but is improving. They bought an agent and plan to move in spring. Mr Joel Amatutz slipped and injured his back last week.

Hoover Salpp Shreve Aylaworth Adam Miller Sarah Eddy Bert Anderson Penneysvania Cuba Eunice Lake Frank Hater Overton Metta Aylsworth Wooster Leis D. Aylsworth Munday Henry Weinsheimer Tor Dmerly Jacob Baysinger Urater Fald Bia Farm Clarence Dannemiller Wedneday Tos Empire Band Mercury Geo. Werner Cleveland Jas. H Pernerting Jonesboro Loo Weil Jacob Myers Young Fritz Emanuel Harpater Israel Crout Daft Hamilon, Inc S. E Armstrong Calvin Fregigr Zeno Kiot Moisonbargast Bez Esatus Choreday Charles Geyer Creston Jake Safer Longresa West Salefo Wayne Oharcoub Sabos Wm. Schamp la Grippe G. Nuston J. Ditcb Agus Hlme Mra. L. Wetser W. W. Hyall Sandy Guegte Rvealig Dersalf Thnorr van Doorn Russell Rickel Hawk Holelogtoo Shdwaler Brenizz Messrs Darral, Smith Mobn Whonaetler Isno Reese Mises ‘Minole Reese Perry Feizer Chas, Snell Harva Haws Wilson Daylestown Barnes Joonsnel Frank Strauton Awad Gladias Canaan Mathodiat Church Congress Sunshine J. Travis Dupt Mesdaanes Warser Monroe Emma Morrison Orbitore Ripley - Orchestra Orktion Orphanytle Barter Vivian Xieder Mm Gertinds Barnes Apfel Itatiob Heaett E Deep U. Kiedar Irvin Lytle Mabel Fike Amidville Joseph Armstrong Jey Toe W. KC James Peede James Peede Homes, A. J. Wings, J. BH. Lytte WH. Oder James McNuty Charlotte Breistein M. Grace Hurst Jobe & van Meter Galion Spo W. K. Wenner al Nt Philliptyes Leoper Jacob Elmer Heary Joliet D. B Wil Leiman Sommers & Hixler Steiner Woods Orfville jPublic Sugarcreek Township Thuoreday Alber’ Sourera Britaniom Spriiix Joel Amatutz Fos

County Board Inspectors Find Wayne County Jail Unfit

An inspectors report cites poor sanitation ventilation and plumbing at Wayne County Jail. The jail portion is deemed unfit for use and recommends abandoning it or immediate upgrades and the erection of a new building with modern heating ventilation and sewerage systems.

Deeds and transfers in Wayne County records

From Florian Schaffier recorder several quit claim and warranty deeds list buyers such as Benjemica Krause Frank McClure Clara McClure and Elmer Bichman with properties across Green Wooster Dalton and Baughman townships and pricing from 1 to 7400 dollars plus an auditor's deed to L S Rady in Sacre n Mitton township notes on lot numbers and acreage appear throughout the list.

Sagus Roberts Aval Benjemica Saltoreek Township Frank Krause Doylestown Frank McClure Clara T. McClure Wayne Township N. L. Royer Jeremiah Wirt Elmer C. Bichman Greens Township Leah Bixler Jono M. Barker Wooster Wo. D. Koster Joann Young Io Dalton Ra A. Richards Albert E.onnedecker Crester Samuel Clark Valentine Anit Haogomen Allem M. Breneman Valentine Ault Baughman Township Valentine W. Ault Baughman Towranip Edward J. Hasberger Harvey Bucher Salem Jono Gates Ape Harmoché Garea Chippewa Township Joulssa McDola Della F. Wright Allaton Township Philip L. Horn Eflee D. Carr J. F. Hartsell Hugh J. Sullivan Congress Alfred B Packopaugh Rady Sacren Mitton Township

Marriage Licensees List Names and Places

Marriage license entries show Jobo Lutz of Jeromeville and Jennie Jackson of New Pittsburg along with John Lutz and Jennie Jackson of Jeromeville and New Pittsburg. Elmer H. Parker of Madisonburg and Vernie High Harvey with Miss Maude V. Snyder of Congress.

Jobo Lutz Jeromeville Jennie Jackson New Pittspurg John Lutz Jeromevville Elmer H. Parker Madisonburg Vernie High Harvey ~. Batt Chester Township Miss Maude V. S Snyder Congress

Letter List No. 7 at Woostrx Post Office

A list of remaining letters at the Woostrex post office dated February 14 with names including Geo Seale Charley Knight M C aD Young W Hartzell T £ Fuatrery and others, showing recipients listed for the day.

Administrators named in Wayne County estate sales

Duly appointed administrators announce sale of real estate and personal property of deceased Henry Rockey and others in Wayne County Ohio. Court orders and bidding require one third cash, one third in one year, and final third in two years secured by mortgage. Listing includes 1870 Wooster plat lot details and appraised value.

Henry Rockey Wayne County Ohio Rockey Anp John B. Rockey Wooster O Wonster County of Wayne Obin Lot B. Quinby Jr N.B Gad Devedent Nonsuholu ¢Oia Farnifurs

Court of Common Pleas in Wooster Burglary Case

Judge Eason did not travel to Coshocton on Monday but will next week and hold court daily until July. William Casey Heeceneob of Wooster pleaded guilty to burglary for breaking into Charles Langell’s barn and was sentenced to 30 months in the penitentiary.

Tuesaas Daly K. Easons Coshocton Bac Ekixsop Wm (Casey) Heeceneob Wooster Charles Langell Eason

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