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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1900
Page
3
Dec 20 notes list incidents and notices around Wooster and nearby towns. Albert Martin jailed for illegal voting released on bond. Esther Babb death clarified. horse shipment to Buffalo. Company D paraffin funeral guards. several local notices on pensions, misreported death, railway siding work, joint county bridge talks, religious services, a fatal child illness, jail cage delivery, and a local election officer update.
Geo M Hofwere of Fifth ward returns from Germany and other locals prepare for European travel. Prof Wookretz of Shreve schools to sail Europe in May. Prof ToC Boyd and Prof Kreay to study abroad. Dr Flarriet Wiles of Ashlund joins Northampton hospital staff. A Wiles assistant physician appointment noted. Multiple farewells and visits including funerals and hospital moves. local residents headed for Indianapolis and Orrville. Miss Carrie Wallace of Monmouth and Miss Helen Marshall departing for Duluth and Minneapolis schools respectively.
Reuben B Steiner and Nellie M Nose ley, of Orrville, along with John Jenny and Caroline Amstutz, of Orrville, are cited in the notice.
Advertisement extols the Ohio State Journal as the leading Republican paper for state and national news. It promises timely market reports and household pages, targeting mothers and daughters. Subscriptions cost $1 per year for 104 large issues, or $2 with The Republican weekly.
Reid W. HB. Wilers advertises men's winter tan shoes seeking practical style and durable comfort. The notice highlights footwear suitable for cold weather and everyday use at local shops.
A fragmented line urges readers to seek top salary positions and notes Crain's New York issue for guidance. The readable bits hint at career advice and emphasis on executive roles in the business press.
Republican Executive Committee weighs endorsements for census enumerators. Names listed include Charles M. Scott Paint, Robert Gardinir Sugatecreekt East, Baughman John W. Keiffer Chiphewa Northern, A J Collier Southern Gav N. Shesfer Milton, George B. Lee Greenhe Western, Jacob Ghibler Eastern, P D Cotternban Utherm, F M Utterson Saltcreek, W Lawrence Franklin I, I W Taylor Wayne Telem Landis Canain Western, W A Homie Gos ro Chester Asker Christy Plains Northern, L M War oor Southern, Chas Allamap Clint on, John F Barrett First Ward, H St Porter Western, EC Hard Third Ward, Charles Weber Fourth Ward, Charles Lauten sphlager Fifth Ward D W Elenberger, plus other listed names. Likely appointed as special agent or ward-level census enumerator for Wayne County.
A notable event in Wooster marks the opening of the Atlantic Shoe Company store on Liberty Street next to the Archer House. The firm, with four stores in the United States including Akron and Youngstown locations, plans a grand opening with premiums and 140 souvenirs for attendees while supplies last.
The Herculeann Defuting Club of Weilersville held a Tuesday meeting with a heated discussion over whether Mr. Roberts of Utah should be denied a deal in Congress. The debate featured vigorous arguments for and against Roberts, with the affirmative side praising government honor and the negative side invoking Article I of the Constitution. The motion passed to inform their congressman Mr Dowell of the result.
An unclear report notes Judy Basda on Monday after Ian set aside the bond tying Mas Pearl Campbell to Prank Campbell of Burbadk and moved toward custody of a child. The text is garbled but references a custody dispute and a bond adjustment linked to the Campbell names and a location.
Mrs Susan a lady of West Garwill Street fell in her yard on Monday morning and dislocated her hip. Dr Warner was called but due to her extreme age and feeble condition doctors fear she cannot recover.
The notice lists Harley, Al Aveplet of Wooster and Mila Jones of Massillon as engaged to marry Miss Kirk. The event plans reference North Buckeye Street and are reported by Ralph Spotty, formerly of Wooster, with details incomplete in the fragment.
Mrs. H T Flattery, Miss Ella Rutt, Miss Mary Smith, Mrs. H. T. L Flattery appear in a society column listing attendees led by Mrs. Davis and others in a May event at the parish hall.
Miss Ester Babb formerly of Wooster died Monday evening in Pulaski Williams County at about 16. She left Wooster years ago and resided with nephew A Li Yonse, at whose home she passed away. The remains will reach Wooster by noon Wednesday for interment in Wooster cemetery. Funeral arrangements were announced locally.
A Pitts Avenue resident reports a 7 year old son of Mrs Perces Fisher witnessed a burglary case. Officer Leiner took the youth to the Mayor's office where he confessed guilt to burglary and petit larceny, pled guilty, and was ordered jailed at 200 dollars awaiting grand jury action.
Report says Clyde McMill, 5 Mary Bricker, well known youths of the town, left a week ago to Columbus for a wedding show. They have long been lovers but face opposition due to youth and inexperience for matrimony. A friend notes they were married last Thursday and had been forgiven to write back that they are hopeful.
The Erie railroad company is constructing a two mile spur to reach Akron Coal Company's newly opened mine near Doylestown. A four foot thick vein has been found on 500 acres leased for the venture. Poor shipping prevented development, but extensions to the Doylestown branch will provide a outlet. One mile of track is laid and two weeks of fair weather are expected to finish the work.
The Rev John G Paton famed missionary to the New Hebrides will address the Weasthunster Church and University friends at the Chapel on Wednesday at six. The event recalls his beloved autobiography and his first Wooster visit seven months ago.
An article notes increased overnight activity at the depot due to rising business after a railway company change. It mentions local residents such as William Bowers and John Klopernstein visiting relatives and friends, plus Ida Ketel from Canton helping parents. A high school lecture by the Lyceum Quartet drew good attendance. Thieves broke into W Kaufman’s general merchandise store, stealing a considerable amount of goods.
A jumble of overheard remarks and misheard phrases recounts a boy questioning a telegraph operator, a Cardiff candidate for municipal honors, and a London disaster memory. The tale shifts to a stray bullet strike on Major Kitchener in a war era incident, with medical search for the missing slug and a mayor remark about the steak joke.
In a few days Pittsburg will receive the first consignment from a Alabama or Alaska shop of monster express engines for the Pennsylvania lines west of Hi. These will be the largest and most powerful passenger engines ever run on a Pittsburg line. They are 10 wheelers with 72 inch drivers weighing about 180000 pounds in working order. Cylinders are 22 inch bore and 28 inch stroke with a working steam pressure of 225 pounds.
Funeral services for Mrs Extma Howard Benham were held at 9 a.m. Saturday at her Leroy home with large attendance. Rev E C Young officiated at a simple ceremony. Short eulogies were given by Rev Dr Philpot of Mr Gilead, W W Ward, and Pastor Young. Bearers from Levoy included C V Hard, A D Metz of Wooster, O S Wells, F H Hawley, Mr Moryer, A J Wright, and Mr McCabe.
The text reworks a Methodist hymn about home on this side of Jordan. It shows altered lines with mentions of Jesus, joy, and joining saints in praise, reflecting a chant-like spiritual message from a church context. The garbled phrasing suggests a transcription error or misprint on early religious song lyrics.
A long OCR fragment lists numerous individuals with small monetary amounts, mainly 50c to several dollars, suggesting a pay down or tally of debts. The dense list includes many surnames such as Miller, Mowery, Metzler, Naftzger, Phillips, Rockes, Reed, Smith, and Wilson, among others, with occasional amounts like 1.40 2.40 or 3.20. The continuation indicates a ledger column or notice of payments and balances from a local community record.
A mosaic of tidbits from newspapers notes England fears over Buller erasing the Tugela while London fears results. Paris express revives Druids, and politics mix with theater gossip and poetic extracts. Benjamin Franklin’s birthday passes without central ceremony as Miss Edna May opines on moral character for success. Senator Beveridge comments on Philippine affairs, while Mississippi’s new governor Longino seeks public support for actions. The piece also references the Senate race questions and a long briefing on King Edward status, travel, and state of affairs in Europe.
An extensive advertisement extols Cram’s New Atlas of the World as a comprehensive reference work. Endorsements from educators and church leaders praise its geography history and statistics, noting maps tables and up to date data with a generous salary for agents and opportunities for steady employment.
Saturday and Sabbath at the home of N D Moser with classmates of Prof. hosted by Phi Gamma. W M Ritchey of Pittsburg attended Saturday and Rev J N Hayes of China, on furlough, visited Wooster Monday with Prof F L Briggs of Grand Rapids. Holdeny Hover Sabbath left Thursday for New York to attend meetings and banquets.
Mrs Hagerman reports a brickbats attack at her home in Second Ward. Sash and pane damage occurred when a missile struck the side of the house. Mrs Hagerman was injured on the face and brows. She seeks arrest of the assailants with positive evidence.
Orrville Dispatch reports Mrs. Etta Spangler of Chicago seeks her son adopted 12 years ago by Mr. and Mrs. Dresher in Wichita. The boy, then four months old, was raised with the Dresher family until the death of the adopter. The widow returned, and the boy was placed with her father, Mr. Deahoff, in Smithville, where he has lived since. Mrs. Spangler located the child and traveled to claim him, but his removal from Kansas hindered her efforts.
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