24 Jan 1900
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1900
Page
1
Commentary snippets discuss British moves in the Ladysmith crisis, Aguinaldo and Dewey Arch funding, Quay’s political future, and Buller’s alleged Boer success. A mix of political rumors, strategic doubts, and social observations appears, with emphasis on prominent figures Carnegie Quay and Buller.
The fragment notes an offer of 840,000 for a library in Kentucky on a Friday, mentioning no abatement and a follow up about what happens next. Details are incomplete and names or dates are not fully clear.
Francis B. Gessner notes Ohio men fail to occupy many medical and trust posts, while crowding after office seems the key. Filipino surrender reports weary readers, and Gry. Yorre resumes bid to be Congressman and General, with local leverage seen as automatic.
The article recounts Frank Milbam of 471 West Liberty Street Wooster praising Kid-ne-oids for kidney backache relief after trying the product advertised by Jone Joe & Co. Chemists of Springfield. Milbam reports long standing kidney discharge and fatigue improved after initial relief from the remedy.
Grand jury indictments target Si Shanklin Marshal of Applecreek and Albert Martin. Sheriff McCoy traced Shanklin after a barroom tip and forced his arrest amid claims of obstructing liquor enforcement. Meier and Martin face related charges as deputies pursue warrants and alternately detain suspects in Barberton Applecreek Summit County and Wayne County connections.
Cincinnati Enquirer reports General Aquila of Va ne county will seek the Democratic nomination in the 17th district to face Hon. J. McDowell. A close friend in the Legislature authorized the announcement. The move signals an interesting contest as Ne isa aspirant for renovnation enters the field.
noon at Creston the sheriff arrested two men indicted by the grand jury. Godard Baum faced three liquor charges and David Seabrook three counts for permitting a minor to play and operating a slot machine. Bail was posted for their range in court. Sheriff J. S. McCay.
Peter Graber Canton horseman narrowly escaped being struck by No 9 at Wooster depot. He rushed to catch the moving train, was pulled from the platform, fell forward, and his overshoe dropped between boot and wheels. Baggage-master Scohay acted quickly, grabbing the shoe and tossing it onto the train.
The Wooster Gun Club and city county sportsmen sign a petition to Representative V. F Wells of Wayne County. They oppose a bill to ban killing pheasants roosters or quail before November 1, 1904, and seek repeal of a rabbit law to align with quail regulations, arguing the current law harms quail season and overall hunting.
Judge Eason on Saturday morning granted a divorce, severing Orrin Shaffer of Marshallville from Della Shaffer. Orrin showed that Della was guilty of gross neglect.
Stockholders heard optimistic department reports with no hesitancy about rapid line completion. The road, nearly ready for full operation, is within miles of town as grading nears completion and future schedules loom despite leaked details.
A temporary agreement at the junction near Shreveport allows Penn station access for the Aj manager and passenger transfers. The plan provides a regular stopping point for focal trains and enables baggage transfer between routes. The arrangement is described as much needed and will be temporary.
In Probate Court Judge McClarran handles matters including I B Douglass named administrator of William F Swisher estate. $12,000 bond for Wells and Shreve as executors. sale of Henry Shreve stock by Dannemiller as assignee. Gabriel H Morrison of Shreve declared insane. David Speicher contests Perry Cotterman inventory. J J Winbigler files inventory for Susan Foitz. Eliza J Cook seeks appointment as administrator. A W Blackburn files exceptions to Benjamin Eason account. Samuel Marr administrator of David Herman files sale bill. Joseph A Schuch guardian of Odella Schuch logs final account. Thomas Force guardian of Russell Force files first and final. Hannah Reed named executrix of Reuben Reed with bond set at $4,000. appraisers John Double and Wm Neumyer listed.
WELL ATTENDED BANQUET, Russell Homestead. Xo. 253, Brother hood of American Yeoman of Wooster held its first banquet at the lodge rooms on South Market street. A large crowd heard an impromptu program by Geo Plumer Jr and others with vocal and instrumental solos and readings. After the feast catered by Miss Katie Rhodes, attendees enjoyed music and conversation. A humorous note closed with Rev St E Neikirk being named bun for giving Mr Brown's Haircut.
A call to aid Armenian orphans shocked readers in 1895 with accounts of mass killings. About 50,000 orphaned children, 6,000 under foreign missionary care, and 2,000 under American doctors in Van seek rescue. Donations support cheap homes, clothing, food, education, and industrial training. Contributions to the National Armenian Relief Committee go via Brown Bros. & Co. New York or University office through McClellan & Sanborn.
Fragmentary text discusses poly ise fo cured ossay and a constitutional cause from an inflamed condition of the E stachlan Tube. References to deafness, Ball's Catarrh and a doctor are noted, but no coherent report or verifiable facts emerge from the damaged article.
A Canton man named Smith and his wife lodged at the Fort Wayne hotel in Wooster. He liquor-fueledly abused his wife all night, using vile language. Marshal Latimer intervened Friday as Smith’s threats continued. The couple were jailed, then passed along to Mansfield with a “ticket” for moving on.
Four year old Pearl Young of Wayne township died Tuesday after a prolonged typhoid illness. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. with interment in Whester cemetery. In a separate note, J A Dodgen of Alpharetta praises Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism and sciatica, claiming one application relieves pain. Lapbach & Boyd druggists distribute the remedy.
The Wooster directory members elected officers including President A. Warner succeeding another leader. Grant became general manager while PS Thrip was named treasurer and bookkeeper. Yost Laubach J. bottle of Chon and Bee Ramey figure in the meeting notes.
The case alleges damages of five dollars in a Wooster area suit. Plaintiff Nil Myers claims harm from an incident involving an abhiandl and others, with details tied to a Polk street residence and a claim of theft or assault.
The Grand Jury, meeting since Monday, reported to Judge Edson at 2:13 pm Wednesday. They inquired into 41 causes, returned eight indictments against four persons, ignored three, and examined 45 witnesses. All bills are misdemeanors except one. They noted there is no county jail yet, with none inmates, and had no report on it.
A restless report outlines plans for a February 22 banquet at the Eastern House in Washington with officers led by Captain J. H. Kauke and an executive committee. It lists trial matters before the court, naming numerous case numbers and parties including Hartman, Durstine, Gleneny, Lovett, and others, plus a Wayne County National Bank suit and various civil actions.
The Washington correspondent of the Capital is described as the man in the iron mask a critic who judges the daily papers in the city and reports to Pulitzer the business manager night editor city editor and more He critiques news display heads and mechanical make up across all departments and its insights are valued yet sometimes offend editors due to blunt honesty.
Leroy telegram reports the death of Emma Benham at 11 p m in Wooster after illness and an operation for breast cancer. She was 54, born in Wooster, daughter of Harvey Howard, sister of Ned Howard, wife of apt M L Benham, mother of Fanny and Howard. Funeral from Leroy residence at 2 p m Saturday with interment at Leroy.
The WELL ATTENDED gathering saw Wayne Gouneil Council No 13 Wooster install officers led by Deputy Grand Regent JB Miller and assisted by Past Regent WM Linn. Enrollment aims and a strong board promise solid growth for 1900. Royal Arcanum reports a 1899 net increase nearing 5000 members and an Emergency Fund around 800,000,000.
At the last meeting of Wooster Council No 28, National Union, officers were installed including President J. Allan Smith, Vice President Geo W Leyda, Speaker L D Craig, Financial Secretary W D Foss, Secretary Geo J Schwartz, and others. Also referenced is a claimed cure for croup by Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, with endorsements from M V haste ty of W Va and others.
A compilation of quit claim, warranty, and administrator deeds in Wayne County townships including Greene Paint Chester New Pittsburg and Wooster. Notable entries cover transfers from Arnold Ball to Ball, Laura Deneke to Haos Hall for 82 acres, Lydia Breneman to Matilda Robentean, Samuel Flory to Louisa Stair for 15 percent of 9 1/2 acres, and El Easterday administrator transfers in Franklin. Amounts range from $1 to $6,224 with various lot and acre descriptions across multiple townships.
Judge Eason presided this afternoon over the case Orrilla Keiffar versus Ball in Greene township. The plaintiff seeks compensation for services rendered as a school teacher.
A fragmented report notes Manager Martin of the store about a product run and bottles of a remedy. It mentions Chimberlain and Heells but lacks clear actions dates or locations.
A young man faced Mayor Smith after complaints about posted guard board advertisements on a street. He pleaded guilty and was fined a dollar plus costs, reflecting the expense and trouble of pole cleaning and painting in the Worcester Electric Lighting zone.
A quiet home wedding took place at 7 30 pm on Nes Street Second Ward, when Ella Luée Sprague of Springfield married a Mr. Bridd Fora S rinaffeld Foie. Rev T W Bellingham officiated as relatives and a few friends attended, followed by a fine supper and plans for the couple's future.
At South Main street crossing a stock car struck a driven cream colored horse team after a locomotive frightenBy the impact both horses were killed the buggy demolished and the stock car derailed. The driver William Saters escaped unharmed and the wreck crew cleared the track soon after.
Surveyors are at work drafting a route to connect Cleveland Terminal Valley with the main Baltimore and Ohio line. The aim is to secure a through car service from Cleveland to Cincinnati via a line touching key towns, with possible extension to St Louis and a Wooster branch expansion. Plans urge haste to begin construction and operate through trains to the south.
A large readable fragment lists numerous individuals and small monetary amounts, with names like Anderson, Albright, Arnold, Caskey, Cameron, Collins, Conley, Davis, Dyer, Esbelman, Etter, Ellsperman, Foreman, Gifford, Graber, Green, Hughes, and many others. The piece resembles a community payment record or debt ledger, possibly from a municipal or business office, and includes cents values next to each name. The third page note indicates continuation.
Local military circles report Colonel Edward Vollrath has appointed Captain M A Ghartof of Bucyrus as commissary captain of the regimental staff, but no official notice has been issued. General Dick’s staff plans, Captain Charlton’s prospects, and vacancies remain unsettled as officers await formal confirmation and further selections.
The preliminary oratorical contest at the City Opera House drew a large audience. Judges evaluated thought and composition, delivery, and the program featured music and readings by local participants.
Readable text shows scattered phrases about kidneys sickness and rheumatism with garbled names and fragments. No coherent event or identifiable persons, dates, or places emerge from the damaged OCR.
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