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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1899
Page
3
Wooster daily roundup lists county examiners bias review and teacher credentials. local obituaries note Mrs. Daniel Grayounll, a longtime Wooster resident, and the death of a four week old son. church activities include a new organ and Sunday service by Mrs. J. A. Campbell. arrivals include Maj. A. Walters and several visitors from Cleveland and Toledo.
Two Wooster boys enlisted in the afternoon. Fred Hoffacker of Wooster joined the 3rd Infantry and John N. Kaspar of Wooster joined the 8th Ulps. A stray item mentions Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills for various ailments. Local notices reference equipment, ads for hardware and crafts, prices, and a general appeal for farm notices along public lanes.
A damaged ad text claims a remedy by local applications to treat ear infection and mucus inflammation. It promises one hundred dollars for a cure of deafness caused by cataracts and suggests a medical circle reference, mentioning Hal's Cataren and Cheney.
A fragmented 1930s county notice mix discusses warning to young men about disease and brain decline, mentions Dr. Kutebin with a January visit to Wooster for examination and advice, plus local ads for underwear, clothing sales, and electrical products. It cites Hotel Yoder and age 1499 as placeholders amid scattered product pitches.
A City Hall gathering hosted by the Democratic club featured speeches praising Andrew Jackson, themes of expansion, and loyalty to party principles. Speakers included J. Lewis Bryan and others, with celebrations by the City Band and a banquet at the Mudge hotel followed by a dance and entertainment by the City Opera House Orchestra.
Krom Tudgy and August Everly were installed as lo staling Officer at Killuack Decampment No 17. New officers include LB Myers H P, J B My ere 3, W F Bige ratu J W Joan Schultz F S, B T Becutel 3, B O Power U S J Baroard I s Jacob Kratz lat W Harcy Kramer 21 W M H Limb 3st W W Myore 4th W Adeene T 1 H Elser (. T John Saal Trustee W GC My ors three years.
Wayne County Agricultural Society elected J A McClarran and F I Goodyear as new directors for two years on Saturday afternoon. Reelected were B G Ebright T A Armstron g W A Faylet and J I Steffe. The 1890 fair will run three days September 8 9 and 10. Directors discussed permanent improvements for a permanent home. The Ashland sheriff closed T G Coffey’s store to satisfy a judgment against Coffey who has property in Mistersport. Seventy members of the Humphreys Manufacturing Co of Mane filed yesterday due to production issues.
Members gathered in the council chamber for the East Union Mutual Fire Insurance annual meeting. The secretary’s report listed policies issued and total values, receipts from memberships, and assets on hand as of January 1, with losses for the year and a large attendance.
Notes of interest on College Hill report boot visits and student movements. Eleanor Ewing visits Pittsburg D C Kerr returns after term, Will completes the term with ’99, George M Lester from University of Michigan Law School visiting. Fresca Pimwonr Kenton arrives in Wyester. Health concerns raise party cancellations as several literary societies hold services. Walter B K Hare of Columbus enters University for German English literature. New student Jessie F Heffelman of Doylestown begins music and collegiate work. Some students confined to rooms due to epidemic. Prof Compton’s condition improves but will miss classes. other professors fill in to maintain regular work.
Wooster mourns Jacob Schmuck Sr a longtime resident of Wooster and Franklin township for over 65 years who died January 2 1865 after a lengthy illness. He was born in Lancaster County Pa in 1818 and was twice married leaving six children from the first marriage and two from the second. Funeral from his North Bever Street home at 3 30 p m Wednesday with interment in Wooster cemetery. Also reported Valentine Hine former Wooster resident recent Pottsville Pa death noted with unclear cause.
The Ohio State Journal reports a disputed story about Jugo Levers and his prison return. It recounts his 1897 admission in Wayne County for six years, a 1698 release, and subsequent newspaper articles involving Warren Coffin. The Board of Managers planned inquiry into alleged publication influence, with possible early release after investigation.
Sherman H. Strgcklin and Mattie C. Rife, Alvin Graver and Home Morel, Apha Antinopecio ana Carmella Zarlengo, no Joan A. Kauffman and Lucy B. Miller.
A Wayne county farm meeting at the county hall showcased talks by Prof W D Gibbs and others on soil origin, moisture control, and rotation of crops. Speakers urged practical farm education, illustrated by discussions on windmill pumping, manure management, kitchen planning, and the benefits of diversified farming for dairy, crops, and poultry.
Mrs Abraham Kleister, about 40, of Blackleyville, severely burned Wednesday when a lamp ignited her clothing. She ran to the steps. a bystander removed burning garments from her body. Doctors feared she would die. surgeons operated but cancerous burn injuries persisted. Her husband and children stood by, with supportive crowd assisting.
Wooster institutions held annual meetings electing top officers and directors. Samuel Meltzer and K J Pweaney led as directors while Weston s Peckty paogr and Lane H Boyd appeared among longtime local names. Local banks also reported director slates and new officers including P Dafliges as president and David Thoma as vice president.
The reform church soap Mietings have been discontinued temporarily due to the illness in the family of the pastor Rev SH Neikxirk. Services will likely resume later in the winter.
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