Wooster Third Place in State Intercollegiate Oratorical
B R MacHatton of Wooster College earned third place at the State inter-collegiate oratorical contest in Delaware. Ohio Wesleyan won first, Mt. Union placed second, with MacHatton noted for strong thought and delivery. Additional coverage notes the event’s large attendance, the winners, and campus reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. MacHatton
Delaware
Wooster
Ohio Wesleyan
Mt. Union College
Elow
University Voice
Wooster Man
Strickland
Foss
Wright
Herbert
Stroup
Hoyt
MacHatton
Severn
Wilson
Wdf
el G Strickland
Fons Wright
Burtis
Russell MacHatton
Chicago
Wooster University
Lake Forest University
Athenaga Literary Society
Beta Theta Pi Fraternity
Ohio State University
Ohio University
Athens
F. Garrickland
Hiram College
A. F. Foss
A. Wright
Charles T Herbert
N. W. Stroup
Mt. Union Wcollege
S “la Dame Bisache
U, Marvin
Agron
John Pentgomery
Newark
W. H. Hartsough
Columbus
Henry M. Ladd
Cleveland
J. &.Shawan
T. J Sanders
Otterbein University
Atha
Mansfield
Washington
T. K. Davis
Hall Young
Norwalk
Miss Lyon
Miss Eddy
Side Tracked Funhouse to Open in March at Local Theatre
A lively schedule notes Side Tracked a farce comedy will debut here in early March. The Royal Hawaiian Band of 40 natives, fresh from Massillon, will perform under Lipornio who wrote a two step dedicated to Massillon, with a free March 2 concert and a band photo gift. The Wilson Theatre Co. engagement was misreported. two repertoires won’t run back to back. The Merry World spectacle, slated for March 8, is canceled for size and hard times. Hamlet presenter Walker Whiteside misses Wooster again due to illness, marking a third postponement. Rev J Frank Smith will preach March 1 for Wayne Council No 42 U A M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massillon
Lipornio
Wilson Theatre Co
Merry World
Walker Whitesides
Hamlet
NewKirk
M. J. Grable
Disciple
Salem
Dalton M. E
Barron
G. Cochel
Smithville
Loudonville
Fredericksburg
Hey
Bird
Herbert Weaver
N Weaver
Chaurch
Troy
Oswalt& Fulmer
New Si’tsburg
Ida J Haugh
Suthern
Ida Figert
Hilla Lee
Ethel Mower
Miss Fisher
Myrtle Shipley
Charles Curry
Will Crites
Kasson
Ray Huston
Clayton Heed
Carroll Miller
Blow Boy
Curtis Shipley
Father Ankley
Wooster Catholic
Holy See
United States
Pastors and Calls in Allegheny and Nearby
Wooster readers learn Rev Robert Yost declines Wooster United Presbyterian call and accepts Wilmerding Pa. He also faced unanimous calls from Mars Pa and Reynolds ton Pa. Other church notes cover revivals, sermons, and parish events across the region with attendance and leadership details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Robert Yost
United Presbyterian Congregation of
Wooster
Wilmerding
U P
Mars
H Reynoldton
I’a
United Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Washington Birthday at High School Observed by Pupils
A Friday Washington's Birthday programme at the High School drew a good crowd. The 2:30 to 4:00 event featured quotes, declamations, readings, essays, and orations with a dialogue on cee and a eens in a yen. A glee club performed Keller's American and Gounod's Praise ye the Father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cee Is
Edgar Snyder
Myron Matz
Miss Webster
Keller
Gounod
Father
Miss Lyons
Sayey
Mr. Matt
Jas Koydston
Miss Plank
Independence Hall
Mr. Carr
Banker Hill
Mr. Rhodes
Mr. Young
Lowell
Mr. Landers
Miss Isay
Miss McCoy
Miss Hurst
Mr. Wallace
America
Messrs. Langell
Ross and Sheridan
Harrold sues guardian for 20000 damages in Wayne Co court
Joseph H Harrold of Orrville files a suit in Wayne County Court of Common Pleas seeking 20000 damages from D F Griffith guardian of R B Wasson. Harrold alleges a written contract to fund a Holmes county deed cancellation suit against A J Sinotz Levi Miller et al, with Wasson to pay expenses. Wasson allegedly became insane and guardian refuses to honor the contract, hindering Harrold from pursuing the case and causing substantial loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H Harrold
Orrville
Wayne County Court of Common Pleas
D. F. Griffith
R. B. Wasson
Harrold
KR B Wasson
Harrola
J Sinotz
Levi Miller
Court of Common Pleas
Holmes County
Wasson
Foleio Hospital
D. F Gribhb
Wasson Sarrold
Rerj Hason
J. Thomas and
John C Marr
Thursday Club Sea Kings Home Life Recap
The Thursday Club held its third February meeting at Mrs Raffensperger’s home on Hieall avenue. Mrs Belen Whiting Jacquith presented Elizabe than Sea Kings detailing voyages from England, France, Spain and Holland. Miss Mabel Douglas spoke on The Home Life of the 16th Century and noted progress despite unsettled conditions. Charity refreshments closed the program with a social discussion and an innovation proposed for next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raffensperger
Hieall Avenue
Belen Whiting Jacquith
Elizabeth
England
France
Sprain
Holland
Mabel Douglas
Hours of happiness at East North street party
Surprised hostess Mrs Harry McClarran on East North street hosted a rags and appliances drive for a benevolent purpose as guests enjoyed a lively masquerade social at Grand Army Hall. Veterans, Relief Corps members and young ladies joined in costumes, music and a lengthy program followed by dancing and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry McClarran
East North Street
Grand Army Hall
Post
Woman's Relief Corps
Helief Corps
Itobt Cameron
C A. Lerch
Lieut. Woodland
Proctor and O Hall Buy Blackburn Drug Store
A. W. Blackburn sold his drug store on Monday to Elliott Proctor and Irvin E. O Hall. Proctor has ten years in the business and headed the shop for Blackburn, while O Hall, a Philadelphia College of Pharmacy graduate, was head clerk in Allegheny stores. The firm becomes Proctor & O Hall and aims to retain public patronage. Blackburn retires after 13 years as proprietor to rest until taking county treasurer duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W Blackburn
Elliott Proctor
Irvin E. O
P Proctor
Blackburn
Irvin O’hail
Philadelphia College of Phamacy
Allegheney
Proctor
J’roctor
Death in five hours after brief illness
Mrs Agnes T Robertson died Friday night February 22, 1896 at her home in Woodmington north of Wooster after a brief illness. Aged about 64 years with apoplectic affliction, she was able to be about Friday and grew worse until death at 11 p.m. Survived by one daughter Edna. Member First Presbyterian Church. Funeral Monday at 2 p.m. Remains placed in vault in Wooster cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreve
Manhattan Club
Washington
John Bowey
Fred Fuller
NuckeFe Street
Wpster George B
Lizzie Faber
West Liberty Street
Keefer
East
Jacquith
Wooster
T.s.shepherd
Magaye McArthur
Shepherd
East North Street
Mollie Ebright
Estimablie
Agnes T. Robertson
Wodmington
Edna
Robertson
Lrst Presbyterian Church
Woogter Cemetery
If You Did Not Read THE REPUBLICAN Last Evening
Brief note urges readers to catch up on the Republican edition from last night. Mentions home feature and a reminder not to miss it again.
Death of ex Congressman's suicide shocks Wooster
M D Harter of Mansfield died by self inflicted gunshot in Fostoria after visiting there to pursue interests. The 1846 born Hart er, son of Isaac Harter, was a noted merchant and former congressman. Insomnia and morphine pills are cited as possible factors. Family in Canton Mansfield and Philadelphia were alerted. funeral set for Mansfield. The Daily Republican urges readers to consult its edition for full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Fostoria
M. D. Harter
Mansfield
Worcester
Canton
Mike” Harter
Harter
Fostoma
Isaac Harter Milling Co
L Knapp
Interstate Srain Storage Co
Massillion
Sirs Harter
Philadelphia
Sim
Michael I
Isaac Harter
Propero
Anton
Beallard
Tibbs
Robert
Toore
West Pennsylvania
Issac Harter
George D Hater
de Re
Manfield
Jonelius Autman
Austman-Taylor
Mansfield Savings Bank
Huntington
Ohio
Congress
Also Mentioned on This Page
B. BR. MacHatton
Mt. Union
Tri-Society
Kauke Chapel
Lawrence McManigal
Mary Eddy
Cargagee Amies
Prince, Lyons
Alice Amith
Ertrade Griswold
Sophia Lynn
Barrett
Irving
L. Gelwicks
Sirong
University Vuire
U.S . McClure
W ‘86
Mayor McKisson
J. D Ellison
Ohio State Journal Co
D L. Bowersmith
T. C. Goodchild
Canada
Y.M.C
State Y M.ca
Austin Platter
MacMilla
McCormick -Eminary
Presbyterian Church
Albany
Ill
Slass
YMCA
Lee Pomerine
Millersburg
Y.M C.A
Presbyterian Young People
F A Kader
Br. Wm U H. Crawford
Dane
Bk. Snyder, Esq
Bhomeono North Buckeye Street
Phi Gamma Delta
J. Frank Smith
Wayne Council
United American Mechanics
Wayne County
Yost
U. P
News of Home Churches
Hubbell
Fairview
Washington’s
Wooster High School
Dowell
Anderson Adair
Wooster Township
William Green
Third Ward
Judge Dowell
Sea Kings
Josiah Alle
Jemima
Hoghi
Jemial Ali
Witthomer
The
Orps
Isle
the Free
Social Notes
Ilness
M Db Harter
Troha
Piha
Mr Harter
Postoma Sunde
Iggy Coe
Beth Bante
Daily Republican
the Republican
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