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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1896
Page
3
Public notice from the Republican Printing Co at 12 Liberty Street sets copy deadlines by noon for advertisements to run that day. It notes rates for printing bills programs tickets and related notices and mentions listings of entertainments festivals and sales in the Daily and Weekly Republican editions dated Wednesday January 1 1896.
A long column reports community life in Wooster and nearby towns including canceled public schools for Thursday, band members departing, building improvements at the National Hotel reading room, funeral attendance, road and sidewalk complaints, a city armory rifle shoot rescheduled, church and charity events, and numerous local residents visiting, traveling, or attending funerals with scattered incidents and local business ads.
Our Fathers in Israel who trespassed and deliberately stole Christmas trees should set a better example for our young Americans Then they could wonder why the boys visit our hen roosts.
The fragment lists pairs of names such as Charles Howergock with Bertha Mowery and L O Houriet with Arna Imhoff Beazin, plus several additional couple references including Frank Webb with Etta Webb and Alvin Juwineky with M Ellen Baker, suggesting an 19th or early 20th century social column of marriages or partnerships.
A dozen or more members of the University of Wisconsin class of 1895 held a Saturday night reunion at Rev L N Kieffer’s home. The gathering renewed acquaintances and discussed school years, while a separate First Presbyterian Mission Hand meeting at Misa Elisperman’s South Street home focused on devotional topics and future work. Two new members joined the society, with optimistic outlooks for next year.
A two story Rowsbury school building burned, destroying all furniture. No injuries reported as occupants evacuated swiftly. Fire blamed on incendiary cause. Barn near Shreve owned by Mrs James Moore also destroyed with grain hay and tools. authorities expect arrests.
Mrs. Cynthia Shreffler files in Wayne County Court of Common Pleas for divorce from Rev. John H. Shreffler alleging adultery with his daughter and naming acts and dates. She seeks custody and relief after his Aug 6 1891 admission and departure to Indiana under an assumed name. Judge E S Dowell presiding amid related alimony settlement appeal in Kramer v Kramer.
The article notes funeral services for Michael J Dausman and Georgy McCo tack in Wooster and Orrville with Odd Fellows involvement. It records church and cemetery rites, attendees, pallbearers, and local civic figures, plus a brief of school examiner appointments and meetings in Columbus.
A wedding occurred at the bride Ella Fckes's home near Wooster proclaiming the union of Walter Speley and Ella Fckes in the holy bonds of wedlock at high noon. Neighbors gathered as the newlyweds left for their home, with toasts and merriment following the ceremony.
Fragmentary newspaper items describe土地 lease talks around Cavasa town and Cocagresg village with terms on acres and rent. Local notices mention holiday concerts at Fairview school and Merry Christmas events led by Simon and Mrs. Ludwyck in Congress. The writer attaches a donation and requests continued publication notes, plus reflections on community leaders and school performances.
The regular annual St. Jackson celebration in Wooster includes a 7:30 p m program at City Opera House with music beforehand. A. D. Metz will open, E B Eshelman chairs, and toast speakers include John McSweeney on Andrew Jackson, Jon A D Follett on the Young Democracy, and T W Orr on the Ladies. A dance at the Armory follows. admission 50 cents for gentlemen, ladies free.
A reader letter reflects on long service of undertaker James Clause and notes the evolving role of correspondents. mentions a 1890s era workload, recalls a fire, and pays respect to editors and staff of the paper for decades of coverage and support.
Local post office announces remaining unclaimed letters on Saturday December 24. Call to identify callers Bryant Misa Anna DeMiller Mrs H and provide applicable numbers from the list for pickup or delivery.
A county meeting with Board of Infirmary Directors, County Commissioners, township trustees, and the prosecutor discussed creating a state funded institution for the incurably insane and idiotic. Supt J D McIntyre noted years of effort to relieve infirmaries and state hospitals. A petition to the Legislature for funds to build such a building was proposed, directed by the people of the site.
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