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Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1900

Page

2

Primary election call for Wooster Ohio 1900

The notice invites nomination of municipal and township candidates for the April 1900 primaries in Wayne County including Wooster. It lists offices such as Board of Education Water Works Trustees Clerk and Constables, and requests candidates certified by judges and clerks. It also calls Republicans to select delegates and alternates at primaries and county convention to be held April 14 1900 at City Hall.

Opal Truster Hamed Bydges Be & Applebaugh Board of Blecons Wooster Ohio Republian Comimnitteer Ayne County Pales Wooster Teasum Ras Cfist Fond Spor de Treasury Towosh County Diteh Blvetuan County Liebt Wooster City Seeerage S. Market St S Market St. Exten Public Square Colege Ave Bowman Beall Beall Ave North St North Buckeye St High St City Bridge Fund Cainst Pavin City Clerk Water Works Treasury Jesse McClellan W.nckee

Primary Election Calls for Plain Township Republicans

February 27 1900 the Republicans of Plain Township are asked to meet at Blackleyville at 1 and 7 PM to nominate candidates for Township Clerk Trustee Assessor and Constable for the township election on Monday April 2 1900 Also select two delegates and two alternates to represent the township at the county convention to be held at City Hall Wooster on Saturday March 17 1900 M Allaman Central Committeeman

Plain Township Blackleyville Plep Essor Constable Alsotto Wooster M. Allaman

Franklin Township Republican notices for primaries

The Republicans of Franklin and Wayne townships announce primary elections for township committees. Franklin voters nominate candidates by March 1 with polling at Morrland. Wayne voters in Madisonburg vote March 3 between 1 pm and 4 pm to nominate township officers.

Wayne Township Madisonburg Emmet Smyser

Assessor Race Featured in Republican Primaries

Election notices from The Republican list candidates for non salaried and salaried offices at 30 cents for non salaried and 40 cents for salaried. Ten candidates vie for Assessor in the Revocad ward subject to Republican primaries.

Rtefon TS Cvats Republian

One Trust Grows Up and Fails in Monopoly Push

The piece notes the rise and fall of a four trust led by Milwaukee, blaming its demise on hostility to rivals and anti competitive spending rather than poor sales or high costs. It argues that any business formed to form a monopoly and crush competitors should be crushed by law or public opinion.

Four Trust Milwaukee

Surrender of Cronje marks Boer pain and British edge

The surrender of General Cronje to the British signals a serious setback for the Boers, though not an unexpected one, as British numbers loom large. The English likely prevail in the end, while the Boers earn wartime humanity’s sympathy for their brave stand. Various local notes follow on weather, politics, and public concerns.

Cronje

England Celebrates Roberts Victory After Cronje Surrender

London reports celebrate Lord Roberts triumph following General Cronje surrender. Britons assess losses, prison counts, and the fate of Boer commanders while questioning Buller’s Natal campaign and the fate of Magersfontein guns. Dialogue contrasts victors’ pride with uncertainty over remaining Boer forces and large artillery.

Collision Fatality Involving Engine 63 Freight Train

Richard Varner, a conductor aboard engine 63, was killed when a freight train rear collided with a train composed of a wrecked pen and cars. The caboose burned along with four cars, and fire responders were delayed by five hours due to bitter cold.

Richard Varner Pight Avas Mansfield Uae Ak Cedent Pinse Ineer - d Ehar Tio

Pleasant Home School News and Local Notices

Pleasant Home February 26 reports snow storm easing and cold air. Local residents Elliott Mathews now of Ashland visits friends. Cora Taylor of Celina visiting uncle Harvey Lindsey. Pupil performance praised. Mason and instructor noted for fine stage display. Clifford Martin returns from Kenton. productive brothers receive new wood.

Pleasant Home Elliot Mathews Ashland Cora Taylor Celina Harvey Lindsey Sitk Jennie Holmes A. Mavers John Shank Reading John Clifford Martin Kenton Phe Ductive Bros ED Mason

Cronje Surrenders With 3000 Boer Forces at Paardesburg

On February 27 General Cronje and 3000 Boer soldiers surrendered at dawn to General Roberts after a ten day stand. Women and children were among the captives who will be moved to Cape Town. A few big guns and wagons were captured. food and ammunition had run out. The surrender followed a bold Canadian and Gordon attack on trenches.

Paardesburg Cronje Roberts Cape Town Cronies

Scraps and Notices From Burbank Feb 24

Local items report Mrs T M Ogden going to Akron for a week as her husband takes car clerk post in Brig yards. Longfellow birthday observed by schools. Dennis Moore visiting Rowsburg. Ed O Hara and family back from Erie run. Charley Overs ill with grip. Nathan Weaver nursing a sore hand. Perry Steele and wife visiting Galion relatives. Samuel Robison dies at 60. funeral at Evangelical church. Revival at Methodist to continue this week. A minor dispute at Erie depot settles in favor of Frank Cavanaugh. Mrs Huffman recovering from appendicitis. Maud Yoddr visits friends in West Salem.

T. M. Ogden Akron Brig Longfellow U. B Dennis Moore Rowsburg C. E. Shaw Galion J. H. Ogden Frank Cavanaugh Erie

Clint Jackson Dead and Funeral Details Revealed

Clinton Jackson, a printer with deep county roots, died Monday in Pittsburgh after illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Wcoster Lodge. Several relatives and friends attended, including Jacob Mer and Jesee Wart Howard.

Clinton Jakson Il 4 Ine Vrotheres Atteos Siuh Lucas Jacob Mer Jesee Wart Howard Wile John Nolin Jatin Power M Tans

Meeting on branches of nature study at School No 6

The program outlines several topics on nature study and related methods. Principal Jacor and Secretary Vida Berkey urge all school patrons and educators to attend the Saturday meeting at 1 o clock to discuss the courses and aims of the instruction.

A+ t Apthmetu Eduly Vida Berkey

Appledge Mayor Fouts Waives Examination on Perjury Charge

Mayor John H Fouts of Appledge charged with perjury appeared before Major Roo on the sixth Monday morning. He waived examination and furnished bond for his appearance before the grand jury. Bond signed to A. D. Mets and Geo Kettler.

John H Fouts Appledge Roo Rand A.D. Mets Geo Kettler

Wooster City and Wayne County Directory Ready for Subscribers

XB Lee presents the Wooster City and Wayne County Directory issued from Geo. Schmutz’s office. The volume boasts a neat typographic finish and promises to satisfy a long felt need with its comprehensive listing and accessible format.

New Wooster City Wayne County XB Lee Berg Geo. Schmutz

Wooster Mill Brook coal shutes workers sustain injuries

Wooster men employed at the Mill Brook coal shutes suffered several accidents last Friday. William Ross crushed his right thumb while Warren Ash was hurt getting out of a cart and fell with a badly bruised right leg. Harry Wertz fell from a platform about 22 feet, escaping with a cracked rib and multiple bruises.

Wooster Ohio Postal List February 26 1000

The Wooster post office publishes a list of last names and initials including F Albright H A Booze J E Cooper Dr Fem George Chas M Gardner Harry King Albert Layman L J Perry Frank Vasser Harry Wood and Miss Elsie Holebroke readers noted.

the Wooster F Albright H. A. Booze J. E. Cooper Fem George Chas M. Gardner Harry King Albert Layman L. J. Perry Frank Vasser Harry Wood Elsie Holebroke He Wooster IK. McClarran Solo Whitworth T LL. Plattery

Notable Names in Ohio Township Area Listings

The fragment lists individuals with hometowns including Dalton Wooster Mansfield Kochs Apple Creek Canaan Chester and Chester townships. Names appear with spouses or associates such as David Hostettler Anna Amgkutz Jerry Vitello Martha Grehser and others, indicating a compiled marriage or residency roster from several towns in the region.

David Hostettler Anna Amgkutz Dalton Jerry Vitello Martha Grehser Wooster John A. Zook Mansfield Emma A. Crites Smithville Frank Schaaf Margaret Which John W. Dunham Koch's Fanny Javot Apple Creek David (. Armstrong Canaan Township Alice J. Smith Chéster Township

Wooster Market Prices for Produce and Grain

Corrected by Crataneau & Co dealers to Groceries and Provisions listing wholesale prices on February 21 1900 for butter eggs lard cheese white beans potatoes onions chickens turkeys and grain commodities. Includes figures for wheat flour corn oats barley rye and related feeds with assorted per unit and per barrel prices and notes on market terms.

Crataneau & Co W. D. Are Bae Ry Aly Nt TaDa Middiinga

Death at Congress Claims Joseph Lipder in February

Obituary notes Joseph Lipder of Congress aged about seventy two died after months of illness on February 24. Native of Ashland County he worked as a blacksmith in Polk Lattasburg and Congress. He leaves a widow two sons sixteen grandchildren three great grandchildren. Funeral at Mok church at 1 o clock Monday. Also reports Aiken injured when wagon demolished by a crusher in West Salem. Other items include local events in Congress and district meetings with emphasis on Republican primary March 3 and Democratic primary same day, plus a Ladies Missionary Society meeting.

Joseph Sipder Lipder Ashland Tatal Polk Lattasburg Conpresa Mok Aiken West Salem van Pvera Jobo van Bverd Alfion Milo A Leon Simon Congress Burbank John Po Patterson Euraem Alhatee i George Fresh A. Weiler Ladies’ Missionary Society M. EB. Church Melinda Campbell

Smithville Jottings and Local Notices

Smithville notes recount a severe blizzard with subzero conditions, local church attendance, a cantata rerun at reduced prices, and community updates. Residents travel to Wooster, Orrville, and Canton for events while marriages, obituaries, and property changes are recorded among town happenings. Individuals named include Miss Edina Baker, Fred Curie, Laura Markle, and Anson Sprenkie.

Smithville M B. Suning School Smithvillians Wooster Watterson Licoln Fdina Baker Orrville Linn Sprenkle Gilbert Jos Kietlin Fred Curie No Curie Laura Markle Chippewa Lake Henry Hoff Howard Jarvis Lumbard Medina Jumbard Hennessey Jackson, Mich J . Zimmerman Canton George Hooley Virginia Denbigh Smithville Mills Wooster Council Professor Eberly Chatauqua Pete Prian Goerhenaur's Corners Pike Madisonburg Hamm Elijah Brown Anson M. Sprenkie Ida Hoover Oliver

Local notices and community life report of Feb 27

Feb 27 reports cover Rev T J Hoak starting meetings in Oak Chapel M E church, road drift issues, public sale for Carrie Hamilton March 7, and various town notes. Other items note protracted meetings, fox hunt progress, baptisms, illnesses, deaths, marriages, and local travel between Orrville Winesburg Wooster and Plain.

T. J. Hoak Jeromeville Oak Chapel M. E Hoak Carrie Hamilton

Funeral for Mrs Ida Morr Held Thursday Morning

Mrs Ida Morr aged about forty wife of Geo Morr of near Morrland died Monday after a long illness of lung disease. She is survived by her husband and two children. The funeral will be at 10 oclock Thursday. The Rice Book and Stationery Store has moved to East Liberty street opposite the Yoder House and features new styles in stationery and blank books.

James Mowrer Milton Reed Bloomington Gare Cupid D.C. Armstrong Alice J. Smith Smith Homestead J. G Black Ida Morr Geo. Morr Morrland Rice Book and Stationery East Liberty Street Yoder Wester Eewtebl Chtster Wook Parma Parma Facok M Haerwosn Anp Vms Fovrdmoen Addins Tritors

H Bradshaw Jeweler resumes at old stand east of Craigzhead

H Bradshaw announces return to business at his former location one door east of Craigzhead's. He invites friends to shop watches clocks jewelry silverware musical instruments and more offered at 1/3 to 1/2 lower than local rivals. He promises superior repair work and guarantees every article or money back.

Craigzhead’s H. Bradshaw

Allen's Foot Ease Powder Relief for Corns

An advertisement touts Allen's Foot Ease powder for quick relief from corn discomfort. It promises easy use and noticeable comfort after application, noting the product as a remedy associated with foot care routines.

Unclear OCR Narrative From Obscure Local Report

Fragmented text recounts a sequence of events involving a safety incident, a guard, arrests, and weather related car and wagon mishaps. Names and places are garbled, but references include a public notice style event, a party, and a country trip ending in a snowy accident with damage and exposure.

Farm For Sale In Wooster Ohio From Old Notice

The fragment describes a 100 FARM FOR SALE listing in Wooster Ohio with a George reference. It mentions property features like a large building, barn, and lumber formation. The readable text is garbled but indicates a real estate notice from an old newspaper page.

George

Fragmented OCR text with garbled place names and notices

The readable fragments mention a Wester Cbbe, Roart bate, and a number of names including JOAN SON ACR AY, with scattered references to estates, counties, and notices. The text preserves little coherent event or action but indicates a collection of legal or public notices and scattered poem references amid disorder.

Morrow’s Kid-ne-voids Kidney Remedy Endorsed in Wooster

Wooster citizens testify to the merits of Morrow 5 Kaidenesoids sold as Kid-ne-vids by John Morrow & Co. They claim relief from kidney backache dizziness sleeplessness and urinary disorders. Yellow tablets in wooden boxes cost fifty cents a box and are mailed on receipt of price from Springfield Ohio.

Wooster Morrows Mans Wooster Usas Warner North Grant Stoosage Oyght Morrow John Morrow & Cec Chemists Springfield Ohio

Our Savior Ce meet or loved ones tognet

The text appears as garbled lyrics or prayer fragment lacking clear persons, places, or events. No verifiable event or attribution present to form a factual historical record.

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