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Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1900

Page

3

Local assault case nets guilty plea and arrest warrant

Anson Vi Sprankle and Ida Hoover of Smiths alle Jerome Miller of Congress township were charged with assault by Dr JMO Ward after a scuffle at the BET Top scheal angered Maver smith. Miller pled guilty and was fined a dollar plus costs. a warrant was issued for Charles Cox who reportedly took land in the affair. Marshal Lattner located Cox in the city prison Tuesday afternoon.

Jerome Miller Congress Township Jmo Ward Maver Smith Mernage Midleroo Charles Cox Lattner Cox City

Horses Recovered After Robbery Involving Mennonite Man

Jesse Shaller, a Mennonite, reported his horses stolen near Dalton and Mr baron and says the robbers abandoned a vehicle at a railroad station then released three horses to wander. The property was found Sunday at Kideen. two horses were damaged. Shaller plans to pursue the thieves to recover the 28 he claims to have lost.

Jesse Shaller Pruday Ticht Dalton Mr Baron Nias Bigeye Kideen Shauler

The Grim Reaper tolls in halted town deaths

The text records multiple obituaries from Orrville and nearby towns. Philip Senff of Mt Exton died after illness. his son Phil Senff is noted. Mrs Maria Spashour, longtime Manion House landlord, death followed two weeks of illness. Magy Moweiser, 12, of Wooster area, died from scarlet fever. Mrs Force of Shreve, 41, died after prolonged illness with five daughters surviving. Ella Lucofsky, 4, died after a week with pneumonia. burial in Canton Jewish cemetery arranged. Funeral arrangements mentioned for several families.

Philip Mt Exton Phil Senff Laubach & Boyd Maria Sponhour Spashour Orrville Poesdas Anton Magy Henrs Moweiser Wooster Rob Force Shreve Ella Louis Lucofsky North Grant Street Canton Tam

Berkshire Boar Purchase Highlights Hood Farm Lineage

L W Britton of Shiron Center Ohio buys a Berkshire boar from Hood Farm Lowell Mass. The animal carries Model Duke Lee blood of Hood Farm stock famed for Jer sey cows like Brown Bessie and Merry Maiden. Hood Farm’s influence is noted as elevating herds nationwide, with related ads and medicinal claims included.

L. W. Britton Shiron Center Ohio Hood Farm Lowell Mass Duke Lee Duke King Lee Lady Charlton William Pinnak Wantage England Windsor Supreme I. Hood Hood's Sarsaparilla

Personal notes from Wooster and nearby towns

Local personals list residents and visitors including Fred Stendd Loudonville guest of Carrolls Miller and John T Maxwell Millersburg guest at Ardher House. Mentions of Henry Warner and Fred Clodfelter from Loudonville, J S McCoy improving, and various errands and visits in Ashland Wooster Creston Orrville and Medina area with several names and towns. Includes fishing at Odell's Lake and court at Millersburg with Judge S B Hasanat.

Fred Stendd Loudonville Carrolls Miller George Vantisburg Ashland Amonhg Wooster Friends J. S McCoy Warner Lodi Wayne County Janes W. Brown Con John T. Maxwell Millersburg Ardher House Henry Warner Fred Clodfelter Gress L.C. Thompson Wooster de Langenfelter Alfred Stenth Friends Wooster Tuesay S B Hasanat John S Caskey CM Gray Samuel Mbtzler Orrville Thomas Stenee Muest John H Taylor Henry Mary Odell's Lake DeGraff Warren Hathaway Cleveland Daal McClure Beebe Ladi Erhart Josh Fritz Ada & Adair Creston Fide EL DE. Adair Aw Baad Henry Bohbueh Lee Geiselman VW Kishin Bedyear Bissell Watley Nelin Daniel Iuack Slay Oo Keister Fof McCarmack Ioewner Hoby Gritting Dro. Yoostafil Henrys Haller Wallsehapt

Increasing pickle acreage and local troubles discussed

The article notes rising pickle farming area and community concerns. It mentions George Paul leading a hand in a move, Phontaug’s involvement, and Brider family health issues. It reports Joseph de Brider’s gradual recovery and Mrs Qathuarige Miller’s decline. A local meeting examined hood conditions and contracts, with statements about restoration and weekly work. Charles Pentz, son of Levi Pent, led his funeral from Adam Isrant’s residence on Tuesday.

Smutvied Bebe Tedin Gali Jr Fevel Paul Brieder Charles Pentz Levi Pept Adam

Smallpox Concern Sparks Local Health Alerts

Reports describe a smallpox scare in Lodi with mentions of visits and oil strikes near town. Officials note a single case and warn of possible spread while detailing precautions and potential controls to prevent further transmission.

Epworth Lepage Valentine social and local notices

The Epworth Lepage's Valentine social was well patronized and a success. The Hill-Top schoolhouse gathering and local events filled the hall. Muir & Hershey mill now open Thursdays and Fridays. Josaph Siglers is gravely ill with death expected soon. Miss May E. attending.

Algood May E

Trial in Wasne Counts Court of Corodin Pleas

A Monday session in Wasne Counts Court of Corodin Pleas dealt with a case involving Toho ME Hiastrisegi versus Samael FP Cutter Vetion. The proceeding touched on security, civil actions, and property matters with witnesses and legal arguments heard.

Petit Fuchre Wasne Counts Court of Corodin Pleas Fidyre Marewell Theiase Toho ME Hiastrisegi Samael Cutter Vetion

Railway Bond Case Heads To Supreme Court

A fractured filing from the Eastern Tropt and Banking Company of Maine appeals to higher courts in a New England dispute. The case concerns the Wooster firm and a shortened chain of legal arguments, with debates over the validity of evidence and the right to proceed.

Supreme Court

Morbas Contd Grove Postoffice Letters List

fragmentary OCR notes list names and places related to a Wooster postoffice letter tally. mentions Morbas Grove Jars Lovekie Mias Drill Hough Woosten Feb 14 readouts and various individuals such as McClure Harey Mark Mier Stella Bhauetinnin Vis. Jive ESee capers near Portuatvir Wy.

Woosten the Wooster Postoffice Ian Hokeamon JP Hos McClure Harey Mark Mier Dr Toaieh Mies Stella Bhauetinnin

Fire at Botgrains residence on Henry and Walnut streets

Fire department raced to box 14 corner Henry and Walnut at 1040 Tuesday after an alarm. Blaze spread on the Botgegrain residence roof caused by sparks from the chimney. Flames subdued with chemical extinguishers. Damage estimated at 85 dollars, insured in the Myers agency.

Henry Walnut Streets Fook Myers Agency

Hindoscope promise to revolutionize stomach treatment claims

The Hindoscope is touted for examining the interior of the stomach and revolutionizing its treatment. The ad notes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as the standard medicine, curing dyspepsia biliousness constipation and insomnia and preventing fever and myue while purging abuse and keeping regular. A private revenue stamp is shown on the bottle neck. A Wayne County Agricultural Society bid notice seeks bids for a grand structure, with specifications at J. R. Webster's office and bids due March 10.

Wayne Fcultural Society J. RK. Webster I. N. Kinsey I. M. Kinney

Golden Corners Nuggets: Personal Notes From a Quiet Hamlet

A local column from Golden Corners highlights visits and events in Wayne and nearby counties. Rev Houston and Rev Hayes discuss Misstendar Wayne, Mary Betz visits with her parents, and townsfolk like Lizzie Troutman and Blanche Clabon are noted. A blacksmith need is mentioned along with Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy promotion.

Peptshan Golden Corners Houston Wooster Wayne Hayes Seo Chow Ching Harves Ampbell Lizzie Troutman Ashtabula County RR. NI McCoy Mary Betz Medina Q County Clyde Armstrong Kenoney Bloomington Pearl Major Jefferson J. B. McDonald Alda Myers Orrville Lena Myers Blanche Clabon Hilltop

Death of Mrs Ida Lovett in Arizona

Frank Lovett and wife of Clinton township went to Phoenix for health. Ida Lovett died at 3 yesterday. C M Lovett will travel to Chicago to meet his brother. Ida was sister of Mrs A W Shearer of Wooster. Mrs Shearer helped arrange the trip. Mr Shearer had died before they left. The Lovetts' son and daughter are with Mrs Shearer. The community mourns her loss.

Frank Lovett Clinton Township Phoenix Arizona C. M. Lovett Ida Chicago

Miss Mila France Weds Mr Harry C Milligan in Cleveland

On Saint Valentine’s Day Miss Mila France daughter of Wm IX France of West Liberty street married Mr Harry C Milligan of Cleveland. The couple have gone to housekeeping at 33 Olive street. Milligan is a professional gentleman. Wooster friends extend congratulations.

Leovel Mansfield Harbaugh Profig Prechtel Music Store West Liberty Street Truster Fo K Davis Wooster Oil Company Columbus Danuiteis Lodi Cleveland Mila France H.C. Milligan Wm. IX. France Harry C. Miligan Olive Street Milligan Wooster

Judge Eason rules in favor of Okil Keiferss case

Judge Eason of Wayne County Court of Common Pleas issued a decision in the Okil Keiferss teaching case, finding in favor of the plaintiff to recover pos. Harrison v Cutter remains in trial, with Maxwell presiding over jury deliberations. Prosecutor Weyvandt faces inditment as Albert Marwin of Rittman faces voting questions.

Eason Wayne County Court of Common Pleas Okila Keiferss F Zell Greene Township Harrison Cutter Judya Maxwell Wey Vandt Albert Marwin Rittman Weyvandt Martin

Oratorio cantata at Freemansburg church March 2

Freemansburg Choral Society conducts an oratorio cantata at the national church Friday evening March 2, with Prof. Wor. Wenner ill and high school pupils expected to have vacation. many local residents named in the notice are noted to be visiting or returning from trips and tasks.

Lorn Spond Frederiksberg Migs Bertha McGlenoen Salineville Jefferson County Peterman Nadie Tledd George Sheldon Alice NcCormick Chicago Albert Galles Les Shaw Wall Fairhaven Wenner National Church

Boer Pursuit Marches and Kimberley Relief Reported

Reports from Jacolbsdal and London detail General Kelly-Kenny advancing against the Boers and reinforcing forces around Magersfontein as Kimberly's relief is hailed. Other dispatches note the Asiatic Prince captain dying of yellow fever, Cronje rumors, a pistol incident in Frankfort, and Venezuela's Ignacio Andrade addressing the ongoing revolution.

Wayne County Pioneer cabin razed amid vandalism fears

A decayed log cabin in Wayne County Park, once 80 years old and a Wayne County Pioneer Society treasure, faced demolition after repeated vandalism. Council instructed bids to raze the structure while considering preserving the cabin through safeguards or sale. Community opposition and road-franchise debates also marked the meeting.

Wayne Cou Y Eatin Wovnster Vane Duls Peter Boegner Wayne County Pioner Society Zimmerman Wooster Township Uty Reddick Boegos Overhult Kingey Borgner Messrs Kinney and van Nest Varius Overholt Clas Mia Cuer Mrumierman Punk Susan Wilson

Local News Briefs From Bettsville Area

Mrs John Miers and daughter Greve left Bettsville to visit the dead father Jobo Gall. Elizabeth Howey remains critically ill with little hope of recovery. John Myers hosts bachelor hall as family away. Dr. Readebaugh expands practice and relocates with wife. Jobo Gall, former Waspe County resident, dies at Bettasville home at age 60. Funeral under LOOF rites. Crescent Tent and Lottwasburg Hive surprise Mr. and Mrs. Smalley on moving to Perry workshop Ashland County. social evening ends with carpet rag sewing and a generous supper.

Ton Berccit John Miers Greve Bettsvale Jobo Gal Elizabeth Howey John Myers Bettsville John Readebaugh Jacob Funalman Jobo Gall Waspe County Bettayyile MR Smalley Crescent Tent

National butter makers meet in Lincoln with 2000 delegates

Lincoln February 20 delegates from across the nation attend the annual convention of the National Butter Makers Association. Milwaukee shows interest in next year’s gathering with Chicago delegates aiding. Governor Quinter and Mayor Winnett deliver addresses. Boardman’s annual remarks and secretary and tenure reports read. New Jersey storm deaths reported near New Brunswick Millstone and Phase NII areas.

Lincoln Neb United States National Association Milwaukete Chicago

Made a Mason at the Old Court House Birthday

Alex Garing, an elderly resident of North Bever Street, was celebrated on his 81st birthday by friends and Masons. He recalled joining the Masons at the old court house, and the lodge presented him with tokens of friendship in acknowledgment of his long membership and age.

Alex. Garing North Bever Street

Child Adjudged Insane in Probate Court

Miss Trane Stewart a 13 year old girl formerly at Westminster Missionary Home was declared insane before Probate Judge Robert L. Adair. Deputy Sheriff Gare Garver and Mrs Nancy Yhernard took her to Maseilop Hospital at noon. Her missionary father died a year ago in Mexico and she believes people read her thoughts when they look at her eyes. The mother remains in Mexico.

Robert L. Adair Trane Stewart Westminster Tome Maseilop Hospital Sae Garver Nancy Yherrard Mexico Treng

Assaulted the Mayor Sparked Applecreek Altercation and Warrants

Frank Reiter and Frederik Apis of Applecreek faced arrest warrants after an altercation with Mayor John Fouts over a local dispute. Reiter and Fry posted bail to keep peace and were later accused of perjury by Fouts. Reiter and Fry claim Fouts lied under oath about threats and prison plans. Morris represented Reiter and Fry.

John Fouts Applecreek Frank Reiter Frederik Apis Rop Smith Latimer Reiter Fry Eame God Hoper Granty Hach Jobo H Fouts Bneariny Fouts Forth Jo Morris Meiter and

Two Murders, Talk of Testimony and boxing in Detroit

A father shot dead by a man over a dispute with his daughter leads to the suspect's surrender while Macrum may testify. Also notes Charles Macrum, former US consul at Pretoria, stands firm on his statements about British officials in South Africa. In labor news Porto Rican delegates urge full American citizenship rights. Detroit reports a heavyweight bout between Tom Sharkey and Jim Jeffords, with Cadillac Athletic Club arranging the event. Milwaukee also mourns Captain A J Langworthy, longtime fire chief and sheriff.

Macrum Pittburg Charles EB Magrum United States Pretoria South Africa Washington Sacrum Wheeler Kentucky Sharkey Detroit Light Guard Armory Tom Sharkey Jim Jeffords California Jeffords Cadillac Athletic Club

Engineers Demand Wage Increase At Secret Pennsylvan ia Convention

Two hundred delegates from across the Pennsylvania railroad system gathered in Altoona to form a demand for higher wages. Chief P. M Arthur of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers presided over the meeting held February 19.

Atoona Pennsylvania St Faris New York Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers P. M Arthur The Brotherhood

Snow totals and storm notes from New York dated Feb 19

Snowfall in New York reached seven inches with a mild 20 degree day and light wind. The storm caused little disruption and did not greatly affect the poor. Also reported: the steamer New Battle of Memphis sank near White River. two deck hands drowned. cargo value unspecified. A separate fire in Clarksdale, Mississippi destroyed Bacot & Vo, causing about 60,000 dollars in loss.

New York Beng Rosedale Miss Clarksdale Bacot & Vo.a .General Ptore

Congressional wrangling spans pensions, sugar, and Hawaii

Washington reports detail Democratic probes into the Sugar Trust and Montana politics. Senator Clark of Montana defends spending while Justice Hunt and his physician Tracey corroborate essential details. Richardson introduces two sugar trust resolutions for six months’ interstate transport ban and Cuba sugar imports. War department drafts a reform bill, including merit promotions and naval-style reserves. Hawaii government plans spark constitutional debate. Port Rico tariff talk dominates Congress as roots of authority over territories are contested. Secretary Root proposes a civilian reserve tied to military training. Conferees make no progress on two major financial bills, signaling ongoing disagreement.

Washington Clark Senated Committee O Privileges and Elections Montana Tracey Justice Hunt Weleme State Supreme Court Satuellay Campbell Turley Daly Richardson Tenn House Interstate Commerce Commission Cuba Porto Rico Hawaiian Islands

Dewey's Trip Attends Washington Birthday Parade

In Washington on February 20 Admiral and Mrs Dewey left aboard a special train to attend the Washington birthday celebration in Wheeling. General Shafter, at Fort Porter, said insurrection in the Philippines appears ended among the Tagals though troops and garrisons will be needed for years to come. New incorporations listed include Gilbert Grocery Co of Portsmouth and several firms in Muskingum and Sandusky counties. The Philippine Commission lineup remains incomplete with Judge Taft to lead and John J. Vertrees of Nashville named as a southern representative.

Dewey Washington Baltimore and Ohio Wheeling Shafter Buffalo William R Shafter Fort Porter San Francisco Mbus Gilbert Grocery Company Portsmouth Rich Hill Cemetery Association Rich Hill Methodist Episcopal Church Muskingum County Jarecki Chemical Company Sandusky

Unclear fragment prompts challenge for local record

The readable text is fragmented with garbled phrases and missing context, hindering a precise summary. It mentions a sale and the name Rana but lacks coherent subject, date, or location details to form a factual card.

Massiffon highway robbery details emerge

A correspondent recounts a Saturday highway robbery near Massiffon. Shaller, attacked by unmasked men, was beaten on the forehead and robbed of money and horses. He traveled to Dalton and notified W. Hostetter, who alerted nearby towns as Shaller refused to pursue legal action due to religious beliefs.

Massiffon Dalton Hiss W. Hostetter Hostetter Shaller Shiller Jessh Shaller

Ohio Senate Debates Bills on Penalties and Courts

In the Ohio Senate Bright introduces a bill to double public meeting penalties to a $100 fine and 25 days in jail. Other measures include a court of conciliation in each county seat, library use for Chillicothe Female College, and funding and road improveme n t proposals. House schedules street railway franchise votes and requires county stenographers to report grand jury proceedings. various licensing, debt refinancing, and insurance oversight bills are also presented.

House Senate Columbia Ohio Senate Bright Marchant Chillicothe State University Hrorein Washington Tor Garrison Yar Uus Ohio University Athens Ohio

Livestock Prices from Pittsburg and Cincinnati Markets

The city market listings show varied bids for cattle, sheep, hogs, and calves. Notable ranges include heifers and cows at several dollars, hogs around 4 to 5 dollars per unit, and lambs from about 4 to 7 dollars, with wheat corn oats prices noted for Cincinnati. Canada prices cited at 124 750.

Canada

Toledo Counterfeit Dollar Probe Sparks Identity Hints

Toledo officers, aided by George H. Smith, search for counterfeiters who circulated 1879 dated silver dollars in Toledo and nearby towns. Smith reportedly held 33 of the 1879 dollars when arrested, including 20 in a pack.

George H. Smith Toledo George Howard

Kidney Health and Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root Claim

An old health ad claims kidneys purify blood and that failing kidneys cause pains and heart strain. It extols Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a universal remedy with a sample offered by mail to diagnose kidney or bladder trouble.

Craim's New Atlas of the World Ad Teaser

An advertisement fragment invites readers to apply for a “first-class position” with a large corporation of agents. It claims educationers and United States citizens will be paid for investigation work, promising transportation to Wooster and urging immediate response.

Helene Ohne Large Corp United States Wooster Jone

Wanted at Onge recruit for company rise and maps

Fragmentary classified item seeks reliable educated men from town to join a company project. Territory and state details implied. Applicants must be in their respective fields with potential salary discussions. Apply.

Ifs Gentienth Crain Atlas Dammisso

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