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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1897
Page
3
Notice urges advertisers in the Wosster Republican to submit copy by 12:00 noon to ensure same-day insertion. Contains unclear fragments about permissions, fees, and upcoming events, dated Wednesday January 21, 1897, with references to Darmy sear and Siepening off.
Weekend city scene as weather thaw draws crowds into town. The State Oratorical Contest will be held in Music Hall Cleveland on February 18. Wooster University prepares a preliminary oration contest to select a representative for the state competition. Also noted are police reports, court cases, and local club meetings.
Saturday's issue lists many townsfolk and guests in Wooster. Rev J S Ross visits Orrville. Capt W O Beebe returns from Cuyahoga Falls. Local managers, doctors, lawyers, and many visitors appear, with mentions of birthdays and illnesses.
Craighead & Co announce a Prepared Pie Crust to aid busy housewives and hurried cooks. The dry mix promises flawless pastry and only needs water. One package costs 13 cents and yields three pies.
The M Clore Store and House Furnishings announces closing the stock at half price. Cloaks priced at 85 dollars for 2.60, 810 dollar cloak at 5.00, and 2000 dollar cloak at 10.00. William Annette Watch East window for further marked down lamps and globes.
Beebe's offers covert cloth priced at 64 cents per yard, advertising yard wide material at 124 percent value for comfortera needs. The notice highlights affordable fabric for home crafts and upholstery.
The note praises cabbage in all forms from raw with salt to salads and boiled dishes. It suggests trying different dressings and methods, and ends with an invitation to visit Craighead’s for this variety.
The advertisement from W H Bradshaw on the square promises expert optical fitting and guaranteed lower prices than any other dealer in town.
Inventory at McClure Stove and House Finishing store includes Parlor and Heatley stoves to be closed out regardless of cost. Act quickly as stock will not last long.
An advertising note claims the 30 cent combination coffee is popular and economical. It argues that sharing with friends proves its excellence and affordability, noting it goes farther than the cheapest brands and is a plain, reasonable offer from Craighead’s.
An advertisement notes 9 to 11 yard sheetings at Beebe's with prices 18, 24, and 220 for 42 cents per yard.
A historical ad claims Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup cures coughs colds bronchitis and throat and lung troubles, labeling consumption victims as suffering from neglect of a cold. The snippet suggests a patent remedy promotion typical of period newspapers.
Sheriff Garver sold multiple properties at auction including a mill property at Bigprair e in Burtin A Lake area appraised at 300 and bought by Joho V Paul for 380. Ohio Farmers Insurance Co. v Jehiel Wheaton covers 80 acres in Plain township appraised at 2000 and sold to the plaintiff for 1334.
The Wooster City Guard Drum Corps will stage a four night fair bazaar and entertainment at the Armory on February 9 10 11 and 12. Displays by business men curiosity exhibits and shows are planned with phonograph concert mesmeric exhibition and other programs. Three bands two mandolin clubs two quartettes including a colored quartet and other attractions have volunteered. Proceeds go to pay debts and expenses on a trip to Washington. Admission and fees will be moderate.
Sept E E D McIntyre of Wayne County Infirmary reports John Gorman died last Saturday after failing to reach relatives. Gorman once owned land in Chippewa township worth about $20,000. He divided his possessions among his children before paralysis left him a burden, and he was sent to the poor house where he is buried in the potter's field.
Local advert by Bradshaw at West Side Square W23 proclaims they are expert watchmakers jewelers and engravers able to perform any job equal to factory work.
The city churches unite in a Week of Prayer with joint services and upcoming evangelistic meetings next week. Evangelist Robert Meffett of Cleveland to lead January 24 as part of ongoing missions aided by state officials. Luther Circle Valentine reception planned. several churches report large attendances and notable reforms, with continued services and invitations to the public.
Fragments list individuals including Finley Criss Jennie Criss Foavid Jolliff Mary Swine Geisinger Isa Sigler Zeno Miller Dora Snéll Albert Cocklio and Susie Schmidt in a partial notice. No clear event or date.
A string of local obituaries reports deaths from illness and old age across Wayne County and nearby areas. Notables include Mrs. Rey Shaw, wife of the Fredericksburg United Presbyterian pastor, interred in New Washington. Mrs. Layina Critchfield of Shreve. Mrs. Andrew Muampaw near Mt. Eaton. John Garman, inmate at the infirmary, age 76. and Mrs. Sarah Griffin, widow of George Griffin, age 78, longtime Wayne Township resident. Also noted are the deaths of infant Glenn Derr, 8 months, of Plat Township. Mrs. L A Blackburn of Pittsburg for burial. George Felger of Plain Township, 66, with a large family surviving. Abraham M Eberly of Dalton, died in Akron, with funeral arrangements and associated church links.
A large Friday evening gathering at Jacob Strindrad’s Spink Street residence featured a recital by Miss Albertie Barnard’s music pupils. The program included classical and modern pieces with virtuoso Charles Heydler on cello, praised for tone, expression, and technical skill.
Wooster lodges and nearby orders report busy January. Wooster Chapter No 27 R A M meets Thursday. Wayne Council No 13 to install officers Monday. Dignitaries from Orrville and other towns participate in installations. Also noted are a New Year open meeting, a banquet and a memorial to long service members. Public notices include auctions and inauguration excursion ads.
A reduced admission policy for the third night of Santanelli’s engagement brought a sizable crowd including five collegians among thirteen in the audience. Three were placed under hypnosia, while clergy attended. the program differed from prior evenings, sparking amusement. The note explains bargain tickets, mentions 10 cent seats misperceived as 20 to 30 cents, and promotes Hoyt’s Feb 8 show A Trip to Chinatown.
Advertisement offers sale of stoves dishes and tins with payments in bags rubber or old iron and cash accepted. Mentions location in Boy Stoves Dishes Tin and a ton of items available.
The notice praises grapefruit as a breakfast tatarter and medicine like aid for bad taste. Captain Shaddock is credited with introducing the fruit from the East Indies. The fruit grows to enormous size in the tropics and Craighead & Co advertises very fine, affordable fruit.
Local dealer Craighead & Co advertises sale of carnations, offering quantities from one to a hundred. The copy touts carnations as the perfect flower for evening attire and personal gifting, emphasizing their appeal and availability.
Wooster schedules a public meeting at the City Opera House Thursday night to denounce Spanish rule in Cuba. Rev. Dr. George W. Pepper will speak, the Young Men’s Glee Club will sing, and admission is free. The event is sponsored by the Given Post Grand Army of the Republic with special Cuba messages printed for attendees.
Property owners in Wayne County's Third and Fourth wards mobilize signatures to oppose a proposed county ditch improvement petitioned by Andrew Branstetter and John Jones. The measure seeks cleaning, deepening, widening, and extending two ditches along with possible auxiliary channels to drain lands, roads, and rail routes, with a public hearing set for Saturday February 6 at 10 am. The route begins at the south end of a stone culvert on the Wooster and Madsfeld road and ends near Kilbuck Creek, affecting sections in Wooster Township.
Readable lines describe Grapa-fruit as a healthful option similar to oranges. It suggests fresh fruit benefits and notes some varieties are fine while others are excellent as a prepper and tonic. The text mixes promotional language with unclear spellings.
Wooster council discusses a draft pedlar license ordinance read by Solicitor Yost. The measure requires a mayoral license for vendors, hawkers, and peddlers, with penalties up to 80 dollars plus costs and a possible license fee not exceeding 20 dollars. Members express support and debate, with passage expected after further reading.
A discussion outlines laying a sewer across the Buckeye property and a north side gutter, plus building a sixty foot street from every street to Buckeye street to widen Nold avenue. Jones says many good people want lots released for sale with modest city cost. a street committee is urged to act. City Solicitor and City Engineer authorized to proceed.
Dr Redmond endorses the Pyramid Pile Cure as the most remarkable remedy seen for piles with instant relief on application and no opium or poisons. Dr Esterbrook confirms it cures various forms and provides immediate relief regardless of severity. Testimonials claim rapid healing in under days, with wide pharmacy availability and free pamphlet upon request.
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