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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1899

Page

4

Orrville and Wayne county notes in mid January

Local items from Wooster and nearby areas cover court and jail heating contracts, pension increases for Wm. Cramer, departure of Robt Avery from Bee-Aive Cafe, early-closing support among merchants, insanity finding for Michael Callahan Jr., and police ofers arrest. Also reported are a shooting club plan, new prison guard appointment, umbrella owner notices, school staffing changes, funeral details for Katherine Harrison, and upcoming teachers meeting.

Orr N. Coe Orrville Lved Prac Gron Wm. Cramer Fredericksburg Board of Pension Examiners Avery Callandén Joliet Ill Gasky Marachal Elleperman B. A.hoffman Madisonburg Noah's Ark Wayne County

Hi J Heinz agents settle pickle crop payments in Pittsburg

A. Willig and Harry Gowen of Pittsburg representatives for the Hi J Heinz Co arrive to finalize payments to local pickle growers. About 20,000 bushels salted for the season, with payments totaling between 33,500 and 64,000. Contracts may extend into September with price details for small and large pickles and standard 54 pounds per bushel. Also includes unrelated blob about maternal health products.

A. Willig Harry Gowen Pittsburg Hi. J. Heinz Co Wills Gpison H. Ji. Hetoz Co

Personal notices from Wooster Daily papers

The Wednesday and Thursday personal columns report multiple local updates. ailments among Horn children. Mrs Geo Young Jr. returning from Orrville. Albert Kallmerten at Court of Common Pleas. Hap Happer to tour as drummer. Will Speace marries Ida Wileman in secret. Capt Borich recovering from heart trouble. Al Adams visiting family while seeking business for Millersburg Telephone. M H Herron arranging Wooster exchange plant. Miss Alice Firestone visiting Canton and Albany. George Leyda on Millersburg business. David Gresser visiting from Warren. Mrs Sinclair Clapper and George visiting Akron. John Jackson visiting Wooster. Mrs Everett Clark back from Cleveland. Ola Hransteiter ill with grip. Charles Brongb returns from Goshen. Miss Cora Ferang visiting from Clyde. Mowrers attend funeral of Peter Mowrer. Capt Ler and others guests at the Yoder. Rev Carroll visiting family. Alice Logue accepts Board of Education position. Fire epidemic affects residents. Rob Avery planning to reopen restaurant on South Margaret. Tony Vitmano and eight recruits heading to Jefferson Barracks then Manila. Alvin Cunningham employed at Home Pharmacy in Cleveland. Rob Hinchman warned by telegram about father’s condition. Dr W A Hinstead noted in local history.

Toorsaay W.H. Lehr Bram W. Smith Ohio Penitentiary Happy Jack Hoe Weddly J. C. Tieere City Board of Eduucation Alice Logue Josephine Barnes Mise Logde Ballovne Katherine Harrison J. A Hills D. D Hav H F. Lowry Pallbeaters J. A. Kaake Edward Quinby L. P. Onliger Geo. W. Ryall Robert J. Smith Jacob J. Geitgey Wooster Cemetery Will Horn Geo. Young, Jr Orrville Albert Kallmerten Mansfeld Court of Common Pleas Howard Happer Yoder Cleveland Hap Will H.speace Akron Henry Speace Wooster Ida Wileman Doylestown G. P. Borich Craighead al. O. Adams Millarsburg Angus McDonald Alics Firestone Canton Albance George W. Leyda Millereburg Thompson Downing Coshocton David Gresser Warren, O Mra Sinclair Clapper George John Jackson Wooster Grocer Toledo Everett J. Clark Mies Ola Hransteiter Tag Grip West Wooster Mr. Brongb Goshen Thoms Shapbard Medical Vollege Charles Bevard Germany Cora Ferang Clyd Jacob Snyder Madison Hill Will Mowrer Offe Manefield Wera Big Father Peter Mowrer East Union Township F.C Ler J. & Onverhaltzer J. N Leatherman Wadsworth Yuder J.T Carroll Holy Name Newbury Hee Hop M J Carroll Misa Board of Education Solon W Wilson Will McClatran Wilson Jacob Predrick A J Fredrick & Co Tip Nave Rowr North Ouaveye Street Rob’. Avery South Margéut Street Tony Vitmano Jeffrson Barracks Manila Alvinz Cunningham Clevelard Curt Colum Ua Robi Hinchman Kersington W A Hinetead North Market Straet

University Opening and Christian Education Address

Miss Lida Gals from 1901 visited South Coariveton with Misa Rather Hempnill Perry and returned to Mauasflald for work after vacation. President Scovel spoke on The Advantages of the Christian Student and the need for moral character in education while students held a vacation lecture and a Citizens' Band skating event proceeded with good attendance and orderly conduct.

Lida Gals South Coariveton Misa Scuvel Syen Oou Govust Ita Bis

Mob Litigation in Probate and Common Pleas Cases

Alfred J. Thomas appears as a party in a probate court decision and three actions filed in the court of common pleas. The report outlines suits for and against Thomas arising in local judicial proceedings and notes the procedural posture of the cases.

Probate Court Actiogs Court of Common Pleas

Peculiar Accident Leaves Dalton Man Disfigured for Life

Charien Llewellyn of Dalton met a distressing skating accident on Thursday when he collided with a companion and was struck in the face by another skater. His nose was severely damaged but replaced. doctors fear lifelong disfigurement.

Charien Llewellyn Dalton Llewellyn

Probate Court dismisses Thomas bid to set aside imbecile ruling

On Fridays last week the Probate Courts dismissed the application of Al Thomas to set aside the entry judgment against him for costs in the proceedings started by Alfred J Ybobmas to declare Amanda Mowery an imbecile and appoint a guardian. The court held affidavits cannot declare persons imbecile or insane and avoid costs if unsubstantiated. Thomas faced a $5,000 suit against ex-Sheriff Garver for wrongful levy on real estate while claiming to have large personal property. The case spans petitions in Common Pleas and actions to contest writs of execution, with jurors discharged after deliberations.

al. Thomas Alfred J. Ybobmas Amanda Mowery M. L. Spooner Jand Hiram Swartz Alfréd J. Toomas Persdéna Thomas Isvy Thomas W. Garver Mr. Thomas Court of Common Pleas W.W. Garver Tne J. M Douglass Carver Coshmone Plass Ayers Injbockva Toomas Garver Ibemas Adney HK. Swartz, Retder & Morr A. J. Fhomss i Persor Ettorneye

Courageous act saves dresser from lamp fire

A morning incident in Waser Salem describes Mrs KR A Schnaby striking a match to light a lamp. The match head ignited a heavily nap�d dressing sack she wore, but she quickly smothered the flame, averting serious damage.

Mra KR. A. Schnaby Waser Salem Abe

Enlistments Highlight Local 12th Infantry Movement

From Wooster area entries to Jefferson Barracks Missouri and Canton Ohio units, several men enlistment details appear. Leonard Yarley Edmund Reldar George Herg James Cummerford Karl Homan Roy Made William Ledner Melvin Ketter Albert Ifill Edmonds Retter Knobs and others are noted as joining the 12th Infantry and related companies. Additional volunteers include Jeromeville and Wooster residents with names such as Edward Douseholder and Larsdaw amid ongoing recruiting notes.

Wednesay Leonard F. Yarley Woosterth Infantry Edmund A. Reldar Wooster, Jr George Herg 12Th Infantry James Cummerford Movig Veumony Alex Aotere Warne Tran Enargend J.C BL Prissu Karl A. Homan Dator V. Roy W. Made Woodger Wm H. Ledner Miltn Ok Melmini

Allen's Foot Ease Shoe Aid Trial Pack Ad

An old ad copy promotes Allen's Foot Ease for comfortable shoes. It claims to relieve corns bunions swollen feet blisters and callouses with a quick fitting method and nervous feet relief. Trial packs available through stores and distributors.

Allen Jen Allen B. Olingtend Lobay

Public installation names new commander at Given Post G A R

Colonel C V Hard was installed as commander of Given Post G A R with officers including Senior Vice John Yarman Junior Vice Dr J E Barrett and Adjutant H B Parker. The event at G A HK Hall drew many county veterans and featured speeches by Col Hard and retiring Post Commander Dr R Eleon. A banquet followed and the gathering was hailed as the most successful Lost and Relief Corps event yet.

Woman's Relief Corpa G. A. HK. Hall S. J. Blake Relief Corps Mra John Yarman Paal C. V. Bard J. E. Barrett Enos Pierson H. &. Parker Lerch Ballef Corps 16Th O. VI

Wooster Post Office Letter Listing July 4 18y8

The Wooster post office lists 14 remaining letters as of Tuesday January 4 18y8. Gentlemen include W Fackler M Humer J Kaus Geo Lurt Geo Miller two Hrack G Swertogen Milo D Sovyder Jule Smith. Ladies include Lydia Clay Mrs Ellen Frame Miss Clara Husomer T L Fraiteny and more.

Woater Jad W. Fackler M. Humer J. . Kaus Geo Lurt Geo. Miller Hrack G. Swertogen Milo D. Sovyder Jule Smith Lydia Clay Ellen Frame Clara Husomer T L. Fraiteny

A Head Groom Bride Mise Mise Greisemer Wedding

A pretty wedding was held at Mrs Eilen W Greisemer’s home in Beslavence. Miss M Louise Greisemer, formerly of the University and Kappa Gamma, wed Mr Lewis W Deaner of the 12th U S Infantry. The ceremony by Rev Dr Scavel used the ring service with a candlelit parlor and a Lohengrin bridal march.

Weinesiay Mis Eilen W. Greisemer M. Louise Greisemer Kappa Apps Gamma Lewis W. Deaner Mataoer U. S Philadelphia Dr. Scavel Kappa Qtartetti Misses Francis Nalite Laiig Lucy Ross Agatha Gard Lohengrip Flady Cain Ross Mary Gigno Mendelssohn Kappa Martha Deaner Goom Philadelphiia Mary Mateer M>veytown Myrtle Frayer East Palagtine Destles 12Th U.S. Infantry el Caney San Juan Hill Santiago Manila New York Vis

Electr city and civilization lecture captivates Wooster audience

Prof John DeMatte of Bryn Mawr and Digs expert Troma W Barriogno of Chicago presented a University Scare Course on electricity using stereopticon demonstrations. The talk, lively with experiments, traced development from steam to modern power, aided by vivid pictures and clear explanations.

John 85 DeMatte Bryn Mawr Troma W Barriogno Chicago DeMatte Bas. Haupert weMotre God Llustre Uepatle Stram Stuve Cheem Grater DaMotte Wooster

Three men vie for Akron sheriff job and more headlines

In Akron three men contend for the sheriff position including the former incumbent and a sheriff elect. William Muller wounded in the San Joan HI charge returns home to recover. Clark Greenwald, 14, shot his 6 year old brother Cloyd near Miffin, Asmand County, claiming the gun was not loaded. Grand jury to consider Saxton murder case in Canton next Monday.

Akron Tor Commisasionera Will Poktaro William Muller Medina San Joan HI Clark Greenwald Miffin Asmand County Cloyd Saxton Canton

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