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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1895
Page
3
The Wooster Republican announces that notices must be submitted by 12:00 noon to insure same day insertion. Details on entertainments festivals and sales appear in the Daily and Weekly Republican. The notice is from February 20, 1895.
A thief stole a thermometer from Hut Messmore's home. A church organ failed to play at the Methodist service yesterday. Reports note changes in a local newspaper firm with Kepplé and Firestone. Milford Snyder to join at the Johnston stand on South Market. Senator Lake F Jones sparks street commotion and a fox hunt at the Fair Grounds with 300 spectators. dogs and hounds from nearby towns participated. Fox last seen three miles south of the city. Tuesday items include horse sales by Snyder and Taylor. Paige rank conferred by Riging Star Lodge. A judge convicted Lewis Smith for intoxication. Mary Gordon, Christian worker, fell and broke her left arm on Spring Street. Dr Firestone provided care.
Moulay Daiy Jobo Graham of Shreve guests at Yoder today. J. D. Robison Jr. ill in Toledo hospital. Edward King taken to Toledo hospital last Friday. Professor J. F. Hickman back from lecturing in Iraq. Miss Halle I. McConkey weds A. F. Myers. Weston Peckinpaugh to wed Miss Jessie Pollock of Greensburg. Miss Pollock formerly of Wooster. Pollock siblings noted. Postmaster Marchand absent due to illness. Dodge repairs. Wm. Horn infant ill. public party leaders discuss city ticket. Wm. Annat’s father dies in Scotland. Wm. Hixon injured at Redett’s mill. Plain township prayer funeral for Mrs Lysta Dentler. Mrs. Z Swarts travels to Joplin for ill husband. Black Crook cast seen at Opera House. Prof J. F. Hickman reports farmer interest rising. Large crowds attend Rehoboth Amanda and Troy lectures. About 2,000 at Troy program.
A full house praised the George and Mongey minstrels at the City Opera House last night. The program featured a balanced blend of songs, dances, and balancing acts with the Fletcher Mandolin Club and Signor Castello receiving strong applause, and hints of a charity repeat planned for 30 days hence.
The page notes letters remaining uncalled for in the VFocate oe O and lists numerous names such as Heesby Lute Mrs and Jace Binkley Davies PF Astorn D. M. Bashore E Porter Harvey among others. It also announces an advertisement to subscribers about将 The WEEKLY REPUBLICAN and Cleveland Weekly at $1 per year with in-office call at Reevaiioan Afice Wooster Ohio. The notice promotes fertilizer specials from FRICK & Tygen for corn oats and potatoes.
Mr O J Markle of Orrville Ohio writes to Chairman Heard of the Tiouge District committees Agbing bi to push a bill for 400000 in damages claimed for wrongs while in government service. He says ridicule taunts and harsh treatment damaged his health and led to dismissal from the War Department record and pension division. He maintains the government owes him reparation and that any damages already awarded should be.
City council met with all members present except Zaring who is on jury duty in Cleveland. A remonstrance from West North street residents opposed paving noting poverty and city insolvency. Petition referred to Street Committee. Sullivan proposed cartography contract for 360 dollars. no action due to pending report. Solicitor announced city won 3776 dollars from Marshall suit. Supreme Court appeal planned. Fire hose purchase of 500 feet discussed for 1 dollar per foot. referred to Fire Committee with power to act.
Unknown man identified as Albert C Schnell after a letter to Albert Snell leads to Wooster and Holmes county connections. The miller and Wooster associates recall his sobriety. injuries suggest a train accident near Orrville. Coroner postpones inquest to next Tuesday. funeral planned near Fryburg, Holmes county.
Seventeen Wooster women bought pairs of spectacles over two days for $1 to $2 each, believing them legit. A young man, about 18, dressed shabbily, gained entry by posing as a stationery seller, claiming the glasses were found in Canton. Police released him after confiscating a certificate and cash, warning residents the scheme is state-affiliated fraud.
Supplies from Wooster amount to nineteen sugar barrels and seven dry goods boxes filled with clothing and essentials for Nebraska sufferers. Four days of sewing and sorting by about 80 ladies produced a large haul including coats, dresses, underwear, blankets, bedding, shoes, and food staples. The attempt unified several churches, with plans to sustain the charity as a formal yearly effort aided by cash and in kind gifts from the community.
Reports from multiple churches detail ongoing revival meetings with strong attendance and numerous conversions. Rev T W Sellingham at the Church of God preached powerfully. several souls prayed at the altar across various services. future meetings scheduled with continued revival potential.
Frick and Tyler offers phosphorus rich potato fertilizer selection for growers seeking soil enrichment. Availability varies by stock, with seasonal restocks and bulk pricing options. Contact Frick and Tyler for current inventory and purchase details.
Ashland Gazette reports from high authority that railroad construction along the Camp line will recommence as soon as mild weather returns. A new elevator at Jorormergil is near completion in Laing. George Saal has nearly recovered from a serious illness and has spent the winter in Wooster, trading in poultry and hides.
A local agricultural outlet announces new corn fertilizer selling through Me and Fyler. The item aims to boost yields and soil health with a recently released formulation.
A Sunday night a neatly wrapped waif was left on the porch of Mr. and Mrs. Henry. The couple, after a brief discussion, decided to adopt the child and name her Ma D. The scene ends with the couple embracing their new hope and joy as they welcome the foundling into their home.
Rev LN Keiffer editor of the Wayne County Herald suffered a heavy loss when his Bloomington residence burned. Neighbors spotted flames on the east side and while most household goods were saved the valuable library and papers were consumed. Estimated damage is 3500 with no insurance. Origin of the fire remains unknown. The Keiffer family faces a severe hardship.
Wayne County circuit court judges heard today and rendered decisions on Saturday in multiple criminal cases. Edward Q O Boughman v Victor Gallagher et al was reversed. Doral Shaffer executrix v Emil Faber et al affirmed. David D Miller executor v Matilda A Geitgey affirmed on appeal. Jacob Scupp and John J Zeitler v Central Ohio Buggy Company v Harvey Geiselman affirmed after Judge Adams dissented. Mary Bush v Harvey Snyder et al affirmed. J J Grady et al v J M Wilkinson reversed. Hiram Craven v Mary Webster et al appeal with finding different from lower court. Thomas E Peckinpaugh v The Board of Commissioners of Wayne County Ohio affirmed. Henry Marshall v The City of Wooster affirmed.
The fragment lists several names such as Swinehart Rouen and others as guests of Mrs. C Bittner at her flat for the week. Frick & Tyler promote their oats fertilizer in the Market with a bold sales note.
Under an enabling act the Collegiate Alumni of the University of Wooster may nominate six trustees. Three of the six were elected, Charles Kirchbaum, Walter Mullins, and James Knott. Ballots open March 18 with eight alumni named for highest votes. preliminary voting ends March 10. Social event notes and campus updates follow, including Theta reception and various society activities.
In 1894 an eager suitor Harry S Pond of Sandusky, a collection agent, married Anna Rogers of East Liberty Street after a brief courtship. By year’s end reports of unhappiness surfaced, and Mrs Pond filed for divorce in Wayne County Court alleging neglect, drunken abuse, and support failure. The piece notes Pond’s reputation and previous marriage, including a Wooster match, and cites his divorce summons at Wooster. A separate case tells of Mrs Susan Snure accusing her husband of choking, hair-pulling, threats with a knife, and assault, seeking divorce and custody after a troubled marriage beginning August 21, 19__.
Produce corrected by Crashead & Co. lists butter eggs lard hams shoulders and sides cheese beans potatoes dried fruits and poultry prices. Cattle hogs sheep and veal markets show receipts and price ranges with prime and good categories, at East Liberty PA on February 18.
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