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Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1897

Page

2

Breenbucks bonds debated amid Cuban war scare

The Republican Printing Co notes Sherman's opposition to funding schemes via interest bearing bonds as unpopular. McKinley’s section completed by Electoral Colleges, treasury shortages looming, and December dues cause rapid food outflow. Brigham named as Agriculture Secretary candidate. Allison and Didgrey uncertain. Cuban war scare drives money to funds. North Dakota senatorship impacted by blizzard. Great Britain United States treaty arbitration set signed January 11, 1897. Mellure votes with majority against extending land grant railroads loan. Texas Miss. speech harsher on Cleveland Cuban policy. abolition of party conventions discussed. Massillon board of trade urged full attendance. Wooster gains manufacturing momentum as railroads link to Mt Eaton and West Lebanon.

Massilon Board of Trade the Independent Rative Maagsilon Mt. Eaton West Lebanon Wooster Dobe

Funeral Notice and Local Updates From Wayne County

Emi Péditch and wife travel from Rochester to attend a funeral. Dr James Wallace of Monmouth, Illinois, dies with no details given. Wayne County pioneer W Hath W Shumaker turns 77 with a large gathering. Supreme Court docket notes a case reversal. Rail stock news reports a New York market plunge amid rumors. Jan 8 Farmers Club meets at G T Silver’s, discusses country schools and text-book reform. Community social life includes Miss Sprague and Miss Botsford lectures, household moves and a house warming. A fire damages a home on the Zercher farm.

Emi Péditch Rochester James Wallace Monmouth Benjami Wallice T'Late Township Wayne County W. Shumaker Creston M. Ib. Shumaker Akron Supreme Court of Obi Infsarest James Steel Samuel Swartz Giredit Court Circuit Court The Common Pleas Snahan Vs. Swap Wheling & Lake New York Teeaday Young Ladies’ Missionary Society First Pregbytrian Church Anca Sprague Missiomeld Edith Botsford New West Alids Firestone Marcus Whitman Oregon Statds Ster Presbyterial Society Frst Otto Arance Miss Hough Board of Education KR. M. McCoy Tillottson Tillotson Fishburn Indiana Daniel Brill Toledo NKF Alysrantz Cyrus Fox Dennie Kodeld Zercher

Examination at Columbus Meeting Over Steep Bill for Two Men

The East Union Fire Insurance Association held its annual meeting in the City Hall Council Chamber with a large turnout. Treasurer Lehman reported year receipts of 35,657.05 and expenditures of 28, etc. A disputed $652 paid to two men for state exam credentials sparked debate on state oversight and who should bear the cost. Delegates were approved to attend a Columbus session February 14–15 to discuss state examination, with officers elected: President Huantsberger, Secretary Cully, Treasurer Lehman, and Director Weygant.

East Union Fire Insurance Association Corncil Ephriam Lehman Cully State Commissioner of Insurance T Mutual Fire Insurance Companies Euat Union Co Columbus Board of Directora Folowa Jacob Huantsberger Baughman Township Thomas Cully Dalton Ephraim Lenman Wayne Township J. K. Weygandt

SKILLED SHOOTING North Lawrence Takes Prizes in Tournament

North Lawrence A Jan 11 The shooting tournament here proved a success with local shooters earning the top prizes. Weather and wind affected the first shoot but scores show strong performances from Wolfe Smith Mossop and Bréwno. Second shoot produced a tie between Brown and Oberlin, with Wolf prevailing in a shoot-off for second. Amateur show noted. Dalton club praised for handling birds. Next event planned in March with public notice. John D North funeral Thursday from Job Kinney’s Ches ter township.

Tom Wooster North Lawrence Masallon Stone Smith Liv Mossop O Clement Wolfe Smith Bréwno Brown Oberlin Wolf Cy Smith Walfa Wee Markel Mosgop Brigham L. A Oberlin A.C. Oberlin Dalton Sports

Two Courts At A Time In Wayne Common Pleas

In Wayne Common Pleas Court Judge N M Wolfe ruled for the defendant in the jointsman va Miller case arising from a $1 000 note secured years ago from Hannah and James Miller by James R Woodworth The matter will go to Circuit Court Separately Judge Wolfe heard motions and demurrers while the divorce case Phoebe Shanklin vs George W Shanklin proceeded Judge Taggart presided as Poulston vs Lally went to the jury Civil engineer pay case for Cleve land Wooster Mooskingum Valley Raylway involves Critchfeld Uritonfield for plaintiff and Johnson Taylor for defendant.

Jointsman Va. Miller N. M. Wolfes Wayne Common Pleas Court Hannah James Miller James R. Woodworth Wolfe Phoebe Shanklin George W. Shanklin Taggart Poulston

Coal prospect near Wooster spurs hope of a vein

Ten Kizer reports promising coal prospects near Wooster as a likely vein is considered. Charles Taylor of Shreve will assume the Craig warehouse after April 1. Camp railroad extension duties delay A B Camp tire works, with Camp’s firm pushing a self-sustaining line to West Lebanon and Canton. Minor mine incidents cause brief stoppages. miners reassured by safety near Huffman and Rounds Brothers. Rhodes & Jewell reopen a coal mine behind Forest Grove School.

Mat Kizer Charles Taylor Shreve Craig A.B Camp Tire Camp West Lebanon Canton Wooster P. F Jeromeville Brady Hoffman Gardner Cayhoe Huffman Rounds Brothers Rhodes & Jewell Forest Grove School House Forest Grove Sherman Eberhart BE K. Gardner Issac Jewell Oscar Rhodes Big Woods W.C. Brown T. W. Cayhoe Amos Horst and Orrville Kul K. Gardner

Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples

Harry Steele and Stella Zook. Thomas J. Metzler and Julia Deltgey. Metzler shows as a baring?. Wm. M. Cramer and Tottia Barnes. William E. Barcaard and Maude M ler. D. L Bonham and Maud Aylsworth. Harvey E. Stauffer and Lillite M. Franks. Dominic Conti and Loreta Zarlengo.

Harry Steele Stella Zook Thomas J. Metzler Julia Delt

Post Office Advertised Letters Wooster Jan 9 1897

List of letters remaining at Wooster Ohio post office on Saturday January 9 1897. Call for advertised letters and give list number. Ladies Miss Magle McFadden Mrs John B Rnoades Gentlemen Luther Smith Joen F Marohand P.M.

Wooster Wooster, O Magle McFadden John B Rnoades

Died This Morning Wooster Man and Obituary Notes

From Pittsburg Avenue Wooster August Trautman aged 42 died after a four week pneumonia illness. A Alsace native and 27 year resident his wife predeceased him by 18 months. Three sons survive. He belonged Morgen Stern Lodge No 41 Knights of Pythias and once worked at Applecreek brewery. Funeral from the German Evangelical at 2 pm Monday under lodge auspices. Also Samuel Johnston longtime Wooster resident died suddenly on Christmas morning in Corning Iowa fatty heart degeneration. He was 73, an early caravan salesman, and had lost his home by fire October 9 preceding his decline.

Dauy August Trautman Pittsburg Avenue Alsace Germany Wooster Morgen Stern Lodge No 41 Knights of Pythias Applecreek Brewery Samuel Johnston Corning Iowa Wills Johnson Johnson J. H Todd

Injuries Increase In Severity After Train and Fall Incidents

Harry Dennis, a young man from southeast of the city, was thrown headfirst from a train at the Millbrook coal shores last Friday evening, cutting and scratching himself severely and walking several miles home. Will 8. Derr of Manafela returned home last week with a severely injured right hand after a fall with a bottle, his arteries severed and medical staff calling in two specialists to attempt arterial repair.

Harry Dennis Millbrook Coal Shores Will J. H. Todd Lincoln Yocum Ross Carligie W. Searight ME Churen Grace Kindig Ada Vera McDowell Armory Gali Graham Canton Whoa Irvin George Wooster Loudonville Fanny Iddy Suoda Sonn Troutman Cincinpat Otto Troutman Bb. Keys West Col. Bain Kentucky

Local Notes From Wooster Area Jan 11

A busy week in Creston and surrounding towns with many social events church meetings and school activities. Rev Record conducted U B church gatherings while literary societies held concerts and recitals. several residents travel to Wooster Mansfield and Columbus. minor illnesses and a fatality in Perrysville are noted. farm and trade news include a new coal mine and local business shifts.

Record U. B Reed Mansfield Joshua Lybarger John Aber Charlie Hortman John Hartman Bunyan J. N. Pinkerman Delaware Henry Spade, Jr Wooster M. B. Seibert Perrysville Billy

January social and village notes in Chester township

Jan 11 local notices report road conditions hindering travel. May Eberly of Wayne County orphan's home to move in with David and wife Bowman. Evange lical pulpit filled by M Swinehart. Lida Painter hosted an elegant ice cream dinner. A literary at Hickory Grove drew a large crowd. Two gay entertainment at town hall. audience enjoyed singing. Teachers and scholars urged to Latta sburg town hall Jan 21 for township literary society. Quarterly M and E services well attended. Jackson day event at Wooster drew Democrats. Clem Finley visited from Holmes county. Arthur Soeff secured building contract for Yobbin home near Mt Eaton. Masser brothers to Massillon for Munser engine. Interest in literary society rising. weekly meeting attendance strong. Harry Jameson of Applecreek visited Wm Master. Village appears dormant. hoping for notable news next week. E D Ammon delinquent tax collector noted in Baughman township.

Lutheran Church Wilson Mock Webb Farm Wooster Schal’z Rife David Warfel Solon Byalis Nadie,Orr J.en Walter Jobo Odenkirk Cleveland Chas. Riffs Chicago William Bowman Trainer’s Association Applecreek, A Gettgey Wooster Township H.W. Taggart Hubert Meter Lyman Frank Afwooda Greenwald Bros gUhse Barnes Joseph Stutta Tle Howard Feasel Columbus Amy Hamilton Ida Koster Reed and Haar Mansfield David Martin Sugarcreek Townahl Aschou s#reen Oak schoo Crcwa West Moscow Schoola Lora Millbrook Maurice Troutman Fred Wyre Will Leeper Biggs Literary Society M Miller Wayne County L L. Wesker Marie Sullivan Cleveld Milline Y Seth Cinders New Orleans Addrew J.barary Fb. Lasvier Model School Yversburg Venn Mise Taylor Achuuvis Bhar Jyndgr Wayne Contry Lass Toyue Ertei WG Patterson Boerly Fiberas Apneno Cementa Siversity Capt May Eberly Wayne Counts David Bowman Our Place Evangelical Church Hev M. Swinehart Hey Henderson Mire Lida Painter Hickory Grove Chester Township Lattasburg Bb. MY Clem Finley Holmes County Friends Arthur Soeff John Yobbnn Mt. Eaton Sneff Harvey Charles Masser Massillon Wm. Munser Literary Society Harry Jameson Applecresk Wm. Master’s M.C

Church Plans Choir and Local Social Notes

Local church began preparations on January 8 to organize a new choir. John Baser remains available at home. William Wagner contemplates traveling to Akron this week. A surprise event occurred for Ira Brubaker last Tuesday evening and another for Mr Boor today. Aged 65, he is connected to the church at No 8 next Sunday.

John Baser William Wagner Akron Ira Brubaker Mr. Boor Sander

Cure for consumption Promoted by Goulder Medical Discovery

A vintage advertisement argues consumption is curable by purifying and enriching the blood. It claims a 98 percent cure rate with Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery, advertising a postal order offer of 31 cents in stamps for a pamphlet and directions. It mentions associated chest and throat conditions and a mail solicitation from Worlds Dispensary in New York.

Piarce Golder Dr. E Renee Mepyoay Ilsbrated

Pyramid Pie Cure Claims Rapid Relief for Piles

A newspaper ad promotes a new pyramid pie cure as a safe method to quickly cure piles and other rectal troubles. The copy emphasizes a remarkable number of cures and urges readers to try the remedy.

Pyramid Co Albion Mich United States

Burbank Budget Reports A Lane Collision Injures Local Traveler

Correspondence from Wooster Republican notes A N Van Antwerp of Lod was thrown from a buggy by a frightened horse Sunday morning and seriously injured. He, 73, was en route with Mr. and Mrs. Hartel to catch the Ashland morning train. He was moved to Lodi for better care and later to A F Cockrell’s rear benes for observation. The report cites Dr. Dennis attending and mentions other local social and town events including a Blind Trio concert at Opera House and various visits and dinners around Creston and Malin Street.

Burbank A. N. van Antwerpt Lod Benes A. . Luce Galion Hatfield Luce House el Wiy Cyrus Young Robt Cocke Kinney Canaan George Spangler W.W. Hiederle Agbland Opera House Limershaw Akron J Ogden Neumyer Creston F. W. Jr Asten Moore Bree Gast Ashland Eliott Stevenson West Salem H Conney Mieses Lama Mertz Sedalia L. Welser Surdsay

Fragmented OCR notice hints at public sale and ad inserts

A garbled OCR snippet mentions continuous insertions and frequent publications. It references public sale, daily notices, and mentions various days and counts, but overall text is unreadable. The readable parts suggest a generic time card or classified style with repeated phrases about notices and advertisements.

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