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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1897

Page

4

Tri County Teachers Hold One of the Best Loudenville Sessions

The long running Wayne Ashland and Medina counties teachers association met in Loudonville with crowded halls and notable speakers. Supts and professors spoke on school habits, discipline, literature, and teacher preparation amid mourning for recently lost local leaders. The session closed with plans to publish more papers and continue discussions at the spring meeting.

Woodster Wayne Ashland Medina Loudonville Nother Opera House Jaupert J. W. Scott Association Emerson Quartette Scott Linsgem L’rof Scott Thomas R. A. Letsy Marshalllville Haupert Joisetty Wooster Wrof H B. Work UO. Leopold Loudonvile Poluta Jim Riley Barbara Fretchie J. B. Mobler Orrvale Wayne County Stady Mohler J. H. Dickason University Bac F. Shafer Mansfield Anna Hurst White Ginn Andrewe Dickason Roland Woodward Ducy Saybolt Josephine Barnes Tri-County

Fire destroys Snyder roller mill causing $12,000 loss

Frank B Snyder's roller flooring mill west of the village was completely consumed by fire Saturday night. Origin likely accidental from the office area. Insurance placed at $7,400. the mill had been in operation day and night, with reports of a safe remaining inaccessible.

Frank Snyder Burbank Frank B. Snyder SIP

Memorial of Melancthon Recited at English Lutheran

Yesterday in the English Lutheran church Pastor Dr Criley delivered a memorial of Melancthon. He gave a biographical sketch and highlighted the reformer’s learning zeal and close ties to Luther. He urged reverence for such men and urged emulation of their service in this generation.

Criley

World Sends Rep to Visit Sylvester Scovel in Cuba Arrest

Spanish report confirms World war correspondent Sylvester Scovel, son of Wooster University president, is held by Spaniards in Santa Clara, Cuba. Cable from Havana notes his detention, details his route from Trinidad to Casilda and Managua, and cites U.S. Senate action urging his release.

Weil Loveton Sylvester Scovel Sylvester F Scovel Wooster University Sylvester Tana Santa Clara Cuba New York World Havas Anarmne Scowel

Lincoln celebration in Orrville draws wide turnout

At the Lincoln celebration last night Orrville reports a mixed crowd of Republicans and Democrats with strong attendance from local and surrounding towns. Couriers describe a large crowd, orchestral entertainment, and notable speakers as community members announce new farming prospects and local business activity.

Prem

Reducing the docket in Wayne County Court

Judge Taggart adjourned the November term of the Wayne County Court of Common Pleas. He planned to hear 17 of the cases remaining on the docket and will reopen on February 22 with Judge John T. Marwell in Millersburg.

Wayne Frank Pacgart Wayre County Ommoo Piras Vanede John T. Marwell Molleraburz Beren Taggart Millersburg

A Splendid Soldier at Rest Kirshner Dies in Detroit

Warne county veterans report the death of Col. Powip Kirshner at his Detroit home on February 31. Born June 25 1832 in Springfels he joined the militia, led a company, and served as captain in three years of war. He was wounded at Vicksburg, blinded by a head wound, and held as a prisoner. After four years in darkness his wife cared for him. He saw 12 battles and was cited in general orders for bravery, a Detroit City Grays organizer and longtime resident since 1860, leaving a widow, a married daughter, and many friends.

Warne County Veterans of the Wil Powip Krorsboer Trumbulave Detroit Mich Springfels Lef Co Ercolor Keith OM I Vicksburg Mixa Oncotscwus Col Kirshner Detroit City

Church Activities Ahead of February Meetings

Sabbath notices reported church plans with Elder W. P. Small taking charge on Monday and a Findlay Ohio Eldership committee meeting set for Tuesday February 16. No preaching at the Church of God Bethel on February 21, while other services proceed and women of the First Presbyterian are urged to gather Wednesday afternoon to discuss a matter for social welfare. The item references the 400th anniversary of Philip Melaneth, a reformer allied with Protestant Germany.

W. P. Small Aosen Ohio Churc of God Findlay Church of God Bethel First Presbyterian Pholip Melaneth Germany

Robbers Circling Chen Wil Ki Laundary Secreted Treasure Sought

Custodian reports a burglary at the Chan Wil Ki Laundary after it reopened on Sunday. Chinaman rumored to hide substantial money. officers barred entry. A burglar attempted to enter J. W. Ackey’s store. dogs pursued the intruder as Will Abele’s tangery keeper fired warning with a knife, guiding dogs to trail the suspect down Prairie Lane.

J. W. Ackey Chan Wil Ki Loundary Chan Wil Will Abele Applecreek Abeio Prairie Lane

Five Masked Burglars Rob Applecreek Farm

Applecreek Ohio February 12. Five masked burglars invaded the farm of W Knox an elderly resident two miles north of the village during supper binding gagging and ransacking the house. They took 45 dollars in cash two certificates of deposit for 240 each and a gold watch before fleeing. The couple stayed bound most of the night and Knox notified the Wayne County National Bank to stop payment on the certificates. No clues to their identity were left.

Wooster Applecreek Fen W. Knox Knox

Wayne County Real Estate Transfers Report

From Wayne County Records recent transfers list multiple deeds and parcels across Wayne and surrounding townships including warranty deeds to Leah Byler Francis Garman Margery Norton and others. It records 82 acres in Wayne township 41 lots in New Pittsburg and various undivided interests and quarter sections with amounts and township references.

Jacob K. Detweller Leah Byler Wayne Township Elizabeth Eagle Francis Garman New Pittsburg BH Honser Margery Norton New Vittaburg Henry Marshall William Nold Chester Township Huseeli K. Kerr Charles H Gammel Creston Johp Kline Jasper McVicker Congress Township Joseph McGlover James A. McCoy Newstetter Jota W H H Wertz John Kauffman Dalton Henry KK Howman J C Mery Martin Hirsh Tolun Township Messenger Monroe Canaan Township Leesea A. Miller Cyrua Hoover Samuel Saurer Nathaniel McDowel Surarcreek Barbara Stuta Mary A Steiner Fannie G Amstutz Avicta Hugarcreek Township Barbara Amatutz Lena, Baumgardner Baughman Township

Settling Estates in Orrville area Probate actions listed

Judge Allen Greeley administers Jacob Palmer estate while many other cases are noted. Executorships and guardianships appear for multiple individuals including John H. Tschautz A J Tachantz and Jonas Smoker. Hearings set March 5 and April 2 with inventories and final accounts filed. a mayor J G Hissem dies. a local table linen scam warning is reported in Paradise with cautionary tale of a fake charity buyer.

Allen Greeley Jacob Palmer Pal Real Estate Jobn H. Tschautz J. Techanty Mocer Geo W Frase David Bixler Wilof C. Tachantz A Sonnedecker Henory Sonnedecker J Rockey Geo Porter Bond Lov RK. Cook David Gault John Whitman John Steiner Jonas Smoker Adam David Rena Eva Schmucker Will Joe Cally Eugoecia Menuez Anthony Menuez W. H. Camp Noah Good Henrietta Hov Hachel Dinsmore Frank JH Helman Charles C. Jones Kobt Major Jacob Heffeltinger Susan Foaeh West Salem G Allipolis Hospital Geosemer Jos. Mowery Daniel Kerchhofer Barbara Jacob Hechtel Paradise Urrville Wisconsin Orrville

Town Notes and Obituaries From Mr Eaton Area

Obituaries and notices report Mre Harney Eing and Mra Rebecca Lash burial today in Mr Eaton area. Mra Lydia Linker widow of Joe Pinkerton dies in Sugarcreek township with funeral pending. Mra El Brown near Maysville ill with heart trouble. A grandson of John Boaser Sr very ill with lung fever. Jas Y Pinkerton death near West Lebanon described with paralysis then death, leaving three daughters. Pinkerton estate once vast in Wayne County now dispersed among relatives. Funeral at EK church in Mr Eaton on Saturday. procession from Ross residence at 9 30 a m.

Cortese Rayos Laon Harney Eing Rebecca Lash Munker Hil Wilte Willalash Lydia Linker Joe Pinkerton George Rose Sugarcreek M Fk Eaton Ward Mra el Brown Maysville George Matheil John Boaser Wayne County West Lebanon Jas Y Pinkerton Rt. W. Corry G@ W Ross Louis Knoble S’inkerton West Lebanon Mr. Eaton Pinkerton Hig Wooster the & EK Eaton Ross

American held by Spanish authorities in Regla

A dispatch from Canton Ohio reports Spanish authorities at Regla arrested Charles Scott an American. The prisoner is believed to be Oliver Ream of his city who has traveled under that name for years. J H Ream the father is certain the prisoner is his son.

Canton Regla Charles Scott Oliver Ream

Dalton Annexation Bid Defeated Over Vote Rule

County Commissioners on Thursday dismissed the petition to extend Dalton corporation limits. They ruled the village council proceedings defective for lacking a required three fourths vote and noted the bid would fail without five of six councilmen voting in favor in any renewed attempt.

Dalton Dalton Corporation Recene Supreme Court

Bazaar Bazaar Night Delights At Dram Corps Fair

Friday's Daily notes the third bazaar night drew strong attendance with improved lighting and lively booths. A varied program featured Miss da Hough directed quartets, Charles Curry singing, Lask Mandolin Club, Edward Muller reciting Sam's Maniac, and debates between high school and Wooster clubs. Despite some boisterous earlier nights, order was excellent, and the audience enjoyed performances, hypnotism, and interval entertainments with notable missing appearances and last night’s water dance tease.

Dram Corps Miss da Wooster Clement Morr Huen Celica Jr Surjet Hogh School

The Last Court Against Jacksons and Walling

The late Court of Appeals overruled the petition for a rehearing for Walling and Jackson, convicted of Pearl Bryan's murderers. The record has been transmitted to Gov. Bradley for him to fix the date of execution.

Ficowm Appeata Hag Waling Jackeor Pasrl Bryan

Local Lodge Laconics and upcoming Masonic events

Wooster lodge notes work in the first degree next Friday and plans to send representatives J M Quieby A M Parish and Hono L P Obliger to Scottish Rite meetings in Cleveland. Wooster Commandery No 48 K T will hold a special conclave Monday Feb 15 at 4 PM to confer orders on candidates from a distance.

Wooster Lodge Wooster Cleveland J M Quieby A. M. Parish Hono L P Obliger Wooster Commandery No. 48 K. T

Union Evangelistic Plans Abandoned In Wooster

News notes home churches report Baptish and Methodist meetings this week. Rev H F Miller of Spink Street preached at Marshallville Presbyterian and led communion. Westminster Presbyterian Church adds eight new members at communion and notes three by confession of faith and five by letter. Westminster C H in connection with the Jagiers hosted a joint program Sunday evening for Christian Endeavor Day.

Miller Spink Street Marshallville Presbyterian Church Wooster Thia Westminster Presbyterian Church Westminster C. H Jagiers

A Democratic Deadlock at Maysville Congressional Convention

A Mock Democratic Congressional convention met at Maysville on February 9 under the Maysville literary society. Delegations were seated, reports debated, and a three-fourths vote requirement caused a deadlock among Holmes Tuscarawas Licking and Wayre counties. After minority reports and multiple nominations, no candidate secured nomination and the convention adjourned without a representative.

Maysville L. W Brown Tuscarawas Edward Amflet Tuscarawa County Charles Museer F. W. Ouberhaltzer Licking County W. Brown Holmes County Congress John Urr Armstrong Brown Holmes Coounty W C. Brown R A Fitzgreben T W Oberholtzer L. W. Brown E =. Sauers Sauval

Scovel Appeals to Reach Havana by Appeal

The text outlines Scovel's need to go to Havana by appeal and references legal procedures. It mentions authorities and a New York correspondent, with unclear lines about arrest and potential acts related to the case. The fragment hints at extradition or transfer rules and the involvement of government offices and officials.

Wastin Cos Fe Department Acer S.iver New York Wilbeenter Havana

Hides Theft Leads to City Arrests After Train Station Scam

Two young men offered hides for sale near Fort Wayne’s Pennsylvania depot on Thursday. Kawara Toowenu suspected the hides were stolen from a local shipment. Police, led by Major Hlieperman, arrested the suspects after a pursuit that spanned Craighene’s street and nearby avenues. The men, identified as Berour Bartram and Dacley Bartram, confessed to receiving the hides and reselling them locally. Whisky found at the scene tied to the case. Police noted the suspects planned further sales.

Teomen Tanners Huckeye Kawara Toowenu Thomeu Pennsylvania Depot Scubey Martela Lileperman Worfourd Craighesn Baye Dacley Bartram Streve Gut Bartram Heme Stough Ager Bern

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