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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1896
Page
5
The Daily and Weekly Republican announce that notices for entertainments festivals and sales must be in by 12 noon to insure same day insertion. Printing at the Sopa Counting Room Liberty Street. Notices overdue will be charged regular rates. Wednesday January 15 1896.
A aggregation of local notes includes Sibley stock appraisal at about 14,000 dollars Mrs Lavina Reynolds of Congress judged insane with a Toledo Hospital for the Insane admission sought A Wooster Gas Light and Coke Co stockholders meeting elected directors and reelects officers Burglary report in Union township E A Richwine residence entry a child’s toy bank worth about five dollars recovered A parade for Ivy Bust inauguration preparations and local loyalties noted Various minor incidents including a tireless outbreak at a wash basin and a fire loss of 9000 dollars at Curtis Hea home plus community notices and entertainments
Wooster daily personals item list includes visits and travels of Barrett, Maxwell, Herring, Warner, Russell, Brown, Wagner, Cowie, Smith, Smyser, Brauneck, Rogers, King, and others. Local residents attend weddings, funerals, and church events while reporting on health and mobility, with notes on a prosecutor’s case and a theater closing.
A Beebe's sale offers boys and girls wool under shirts and drawers in sizes 26 to 34 at five cents each. The promotion covers wool garments valued around 35 cents and higher, signaling a deep clearance.
The Thursday Club met at Mrs. Wo Annat's North Market street home. A dramatic sketch of Mary Stuart explored her tragic fate amid political power plays. A contrasting study of John Knox highlighted firm religious convictions and lasting influence. The era’s prejudice folly is mocked by a plug for Ayer's Sarsaparilla.
The Board of Control met in the governor's office in the State House at Columbus. Members S H Ellis chairman Lt Warden secretary J D Robison E Thorne and Gov Bushnell attended. They re elected C E Thorne W J Greene J F Hickman F M Webster and A D Selby to key posts and canvassed a 66900 appropriation for two years. An office building plan was not pursued and an architect was paid 1000 years ago to draft it. no legislation passed. The new administration building near Wooster is nearing completion with plasterers at work.
Applecreek Correspondence reports well attended Communion services at Presbyterian church last Sunday and ongoing meetings this week. Reformed Sunday school elected officers led by Supt Edward Eyman with Bertha Bott asst and Clara Nussbaum as sec. Local residents visit relatives from Williamsport and Pennsylvania. An oyster supper at Hollin Merriman’s home delighted guests. a literary gathering followed at Maysville. Ice and skating feature the week. several illnesses noted. Burglars raided town stealing items from drug, hardware, and Levi’s stores. police seek culprits.
George H Keppel was arrested on a Pennsylvania governor requisition for obtaining money under false pretenses. The Orrville wheat and produce broker, previously in debt to Pittsburgh parties Marshall Kennedy Co, faced replevin claims and a $1000 bail set by Judge Dowell. The arrest appears aimed at debt collection rather than punishment.
Henry Piper, a Chester township resident and Union veteran of Co. K, 16th C. V. I., died suddenly Saturday afternoon at his home east of New Pittsburg while unloading a coal wagon. A doctor arrived too late. Funeral at his house at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Piper, about 60, had recent heart trouble but was in usual health otherwise.
Michael Kobbler, a Holmes County farmer near Shreve, was bitten by a horse Saturday afternoon, losing part of his nose and the entire upper lip. Surgeons found the lip in the manger after the animal threw it. A second incident on North Market Street left Ben Barnard and another young woman briefly endangered when a frightened horse crashed into a telegraph pole, toppling a buggy and injuring the rider and a passenger but sparing serious harm. Barnard expected to resume teaching music to his pupils in a few days.
The Ivast pion Mutual Fire Insurance Association held its annual meeting in Wooster council chamber. President Jacob Huntberger of Dalton presided, with Ephraim Lehman re-elected treasurer and Samuel Taylor of Wooster re-elected director for three years.
The day in Court of Common Pleas saw motions and de murrers in the George Smith case indicted for assault with intent to kill. The defense claimed inability to secure a key witness. The O K Sowman case for assaulting M L Spooner will go to the jury Tuesday morning. A stocky remark about wool blankets appears as a local ad.
Sale items include Merrett skirts priced around 1.50 to 3.60 dollars, with values up to 82.00, offered at a suburban event, highlighting clearance deals and notable savings for shoppers.
Mr Zend Zimmeran and family of Lake Fork were staying with Dr Houffler when Samuel Krieling’s house occupied by Curtis Hostler burned Saturday evening. Cause unknown as family was away. Visitors include David Hutchison and D. H. Houser.Wedding occurred recently among locals. Mrs Rahmey celebrated with family. Young folks attended entertainment at Reeds pare. many report a good time.
C L Swart shipped fat cattle to East Liberty Pa. Rev W W Windigler to preach half time at Christian church till Apr 1 with services next Sunday. Plain Two Farmers Club meets Jan 14 with topics on farmer education and dairying. Public funds debated as anti saloon measures linger and local prohibition ordinance ends. Birthday event at Highschool Hall and community notices include visits, deaths, and revival services.
Wooster churches unite for day of prayer for colleges and education. Rev Dr O A Hills addresses the theme The Bible in the Schoolroom and urges support for the Haskell bill. Closing union services at Kauke Chapel reflect on campus prayer's long history and its impact on students and communities.
Springville Iowa high school principal Milligan replies to Wooster Republican letters, noting he spent Christmas in Cedar Falls and correcting his address to Springville, not Washington. He denies visiting Wooster and asks for clarification of the mistaken identity.
The Ladies of the Maccabees lodge at Bhreve announce an oyster supper on Thursday January 16 at the Armory. Central Temple No 36 Rathbone Sisters of Orrville installed several officers including Mrs. Christy and Mrs. Cook. Sylvan Lodge No 240 IOOF hosts a public installation Tuesday night January 7 with a banquet at Sherman House. Gen Gibson Circle Dalton elects officers and announces address by Dryfus. Six cent Gannellette Night Dresses arrive and are valued. Subscriptions for The Republican.
A fragment lists topics from The Daily Republican including water analysis from Wooster sources and a feature on local matrimonial prospects among youths. It mentions a tabulated impurities report and a future series idea for the Voice. Also promotes new cloth gaiters priced 50 cents a pair from W O Beebe.
Jonathan Lawrence aged 85 years 5 months 8 days, a Vermont native, was buried last Friday as the village’s oldest resident. The piece notes local social happenings, a lecture by Dr C J Warner set for Jan 24, and various town visits and events in Congress and vicinity.
An 1890s style health note claims heart trouble in Americans rises from worry and poor digestion rather than organic disease. It advises a digestive remedy, Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets, as a safe, effective daily aid after meals and suggests full packages cost 50 cents from druggists or by mail from Stuart Co. Marshall, ich.
A promotional claim touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a fast, effective treatment for hemorrhoids. It promises instant relief from congestion and pain, reducing tumors and inflammation without surgical methods. Produced by Pyramid Drug Co. in Albion Michigan and sold by druggists at 60 cents per box.
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