Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

We found your results!

Page 1

Wooster Republican in Wooster, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1896

Page

1

Wayne County transfers record shows multiple real estate deeds

Recent transfers of real estate in Wayne County include a 100 acre tract in Franklin township from Michael Badger and wife to Isaac Stauffer et al for 3500 dollars. an administrator’s deed transferring one-half acre in Wayne township from Samuel D. Bacher admr of Eliram Walton to George C. Walton et al. a 5 100? undivided interest in 171 acres in Jefferson? township to Logan Amstutz for 5100 dollars. amid various other warranty and quit-claim deeds converting lots and parcels in Wooster Orrville and Sugarcreek township with prices ranging from 455 dollars to 3100 dollars. A concluding notice covers executor and assignee deeds and partial lot transfers in Wooster and East Union township.

Pierlan Schaffter Michael Badger Issac Stauffer Franklin Township Samuel D. Bacher Eliram Walton George C. Walton Wayne Township Christian C. Steiner Logan Amstutz Atrenene Lizzie Correll Joseph W. Hostetter Orrville John Eliott Jas. W. Pentck Wooster Martin L. Wingler T John A. Raudebsagh Chester Township J Henry Myers Michael Miller John Bell Andrew J. Reed John Isiggs Bhreve G. D Nelson Stebbin Hallman McIntyre Wifa Aquilla J . Bardhart Yaand Ne ‘Ittaburg Lopisa Tuffman Et al Sarah Bagley Sugarcreek Township L’eter Huffman Arab Bagley Albert B. Koch Ella Young Davit C Cook Wilson Hunter J Jacob Frick East Union Township Philip L. Horn John RB. Horn

Call for Correspondents Letters and Supplies

The Republican urges local correspondents to report promptly by Monday for Tuesday delivery. It emphasizes sending brief, fresh letters weekly, avoiding long delays, and requesting supplies or letters as needed to keep news flowing.

Atocket Gou Weekly Republican

Legislative talk and political tensions from the era

The piece notes possible delays in law, a $700000 bribery report, and Congressman McClure's pensions speech urging liberal treatment for defenders. It discusses Russia-Turkey treaty implications, Sylvester Scovel’s anti insurgent stance, and Senator Wellington’s early life. It also mentions Ohl’s Columbus indictment and swift trials, with threats of more political thunderbolts shaping forthcoming legislation.

Campbell campaign and indictments ripple through Ohio politics

Campbell's push against the last Legislature spurs Franklin county grand jury review of charges. Three State Senate members are indicted, two Democrats Geyer of Defiance and Gear of Grandot accused, Gear once allied with Chairman Smalley in the party rooms. Killbuck ditch, a long proposed canal, gains new life as Wayne county commissioners approve a completion contract that may tempt Holmes and Coshocton counties to extend the project. The extension would unlock thousands of acres of land for Wayne County, boosting productive capacity and potentially increasing tax rolls.

s.Union Chicago Temple of Old Willard Hall Mary Webster Henj. Wallace Pisin Township Temple Monroe LaSalle Temperance Hospital King’s Daughters Wisconsin State Scientific Temperance Instruction Fund National Fund Union Downing Block Campbell Franklin County Grand Jury State Senate Geyer Defiance Gear Grandot Smalley Democratic Committee Killbuck Ditch Wayne County Holmes County Holmes Coshocton Wayog County

Otto's Care throat remedy offered free trial bottle

Suffering readers are urged to try Otto's Care from Laubach & Boyd as a free trial bottle. The advert claims it cures coughs colds bronchitis consumption and all throat and lung diseases. It promises fast relief and guarantees recovery for children at risk if a trial is taken.

Acker Acker Medicine CO Chambers St New York Otto Laubach & Koyd U.S Dr. Kennedy David Kennedy

Ditch Contract Let For Lower Killbuck Drainage Project

County commissioners and the county surveyor announced bid results for the Lower Killbuck Ditch extending from Millbrook shales into Holmes County. The main ditch cost estimated at 18,268.20 with bids totaling 14,121.82, while laterals and bridges sold for 14,036.71 of an estimated 20,786.54. Successful bidders include V. Wills & Sons of Pittsburgh and St. The sale covers 13 miles of ditch with extensive cross-farm projects and bonds required. Work aimed to start immediately and finish by November 1, with dredge preparations to Wooster within two weeks and dirt being moved by mid-February if progress holds.

Pocock Mulfer Oberlin Markley Holmes County H. L. Jossélyn Whester H. Mallack Vian Wert Pollard, Goff & Co Champaigne H. L. Josselup Wooster Aijillbrook Patrick Kennedy Timothy Sheehan Ashael Boley Bigprairie Minor Bell Millbrook Peter Radigan S. B. Easons McCoy & Manges J. L. Carper Shreve Wm. Sidle Scott & Litzinger J. M. Scott Morrland Killbuck Wooster Township Millrook Buchanan Farm Prairie Township Holmes Coshocton Messia Wills Republican

Tri County Teachers Meet at Loudonville Opera House

Wayne Ashland Medina and other teachers attend a three county association meeting in Loudonville with a two day program of devotional exercises lectures papers and discussions on development the function of the teacher temperance instruction and classroom topics. Featured speakers include Ben Hissem mayor of Loudonville and Superintendent B R Hoover with music by Emerson Quartette.

W.C. T. U. of Wooster Dr. Wisner Temperance Hospital Teacher's Association Londonvile Opera House Ben Hissem Loudonville W.melntire Pudltor Scloss Wooster T Carson State Com of Columbus Emerson Quartette Allen Miller Ashland University V. EB Rudy Nankin Kennan Medina Lolland Woodward Shreve Chas Haupert Board of State School Examiners Thomas Ashland Princ W. A. McBane E. Adair Doylestown W. E. Helchel Sullivan E. D. Kiplinger Perrysville

Local Medical Notes on Ear Inflammation and Hearing

A fragmented medical note describes an inflamed Eustachian tube and hearing issues. The text references Lapeer and mentions remedies or conditions affecting balance and ear health. The passage is garbled but centers on an ear infection or congestion impacting hearing.

Fire origin blamed on grate construction in mayor's house

Fire investigators concluded the Mayors residence blaze began not from coal falling but from damage in the grate area. Ends of joists under the fireplace were burned while loose brickwork and exposed joists allowed coal to contact wood, sparking the fire. repairs will use a Dutchman to shield joist ends.

Ibis

Council's Short Session Hears Repair Orders

The Monday night meeting noted a fire in the Mayor's office with repairs ordered by insurance agents. The paving committee reported the Pennsylvania Go repaired Depot street and a new fence installed. An electric lamp for B and O depot was delayed due to no poles on hand. Gutters and paving in front of Dahsman property on West North Street were urged for repairs. The bill ordinance for 371.41 passed after a brief adjournment motion.

Odenkirx Sullivan Pennsylvania Go Depot Street Odenkirk Electric Light Co

Hand Medicine Co claims success in care product

An obscure Springfield note reports the Hand Medicine Co of Philadelphia claiming success with a product for care. The fragment mentions Laer B Huly but details are unclear.

Springfield, C Jan m Hand Medicine Co Philadeye

Hannah Matlack Scovel Dies in Wooster Ohio at Age 0

The Pittsburg Dispatch notes the death of Hannah Matlack Scovel widow of Rev Sylvester Scovel D D in Wooster Ohio in the 0th year of her age. She is mother of Rev Sylvester F Scovel D D long pastor of First Presbyterian Pittsburg and president of the University of Wooster since 1883. Her grandsons include Minor Scovel engineer Charles W Scovel attorney and war correspondent Sylvester (Harry) Scovel of the Dispatch in Cuba.

Pittsburg Hannah Matlack Scovel Sylvester Scovel Wooster Sylvester F. Scovel First Presbyterian Church University of J. K. Moorhead Charles J. Clarke Timothy Matlack Woodbury Presbyterian Board of Home Missions Ohio Valley Dr. Scovel Hanover Ind Hannah ‘Scovél

Haskell Bill Hearing Before the House Temperance Committee

Minority delegates returned from Columbus and reported a large, enthusiastic audience in Crestline and Fort Wayne trains, with many business leaders present. The Ohio Temperance Committee heard several speakers including Rev Beach, Hop Wildman, Judge West, ex-Representative Haskell, Rev Bomberger, Rev Baker, Elder Stewart, Archbishop Elder, Bishop Horstman, Bishop Watterson, and George D. Shely as they urged passage of the Haskell local option bill. No action taken tonight. more hearings planned and a Dow tax bill anticipated tomorrow along with another measure to raise Dow tax to 350.

Ceacoster Oh Rac Columbus Crestline Ft. Wayne House of Natives Orgapétinda Southard Unton County Temperance Committee Dr. Beach Cambridge Haskell Hop A. Wildman Norwalk W. H. Weat Bellefontaine Has Horstman I Cleveland Watterson George D. Shély Portsmouth Cittee Kelly Perry GorcuBes Maroon League H. H.russell Cleveland Cincinnati Stanton Oberlin J. W. Bain R E Henderson John F. Brant Francis E Clarke Boston

Probate actions settle many estates in county court

Numerous estates and guardianships proceed through probate with hearings set for March 6 and March 8. Administrators and executors include Elizabeth Kiddie, Rachel Jacobs, Ambrose Rifle, John Hewett, Rebecca Schaller, James McConahay, and others. Applications to sell real estate and timber land, private sales approved, inventories filed, and appraisements ordered.

Kobt Ewing Hache Jacobs Wallashington Jacobs Toledo Kietharine Kob Henry Heyl Wm Edward Cbames Herbert Stella Heyl David Naftzger Elizabeth Kiddie Rachel Jacobs Washington Jacobs James M McConahay A.raudebaugh David Armstrong Angela Jd Riffle Ambrose Rifle James A. Newkirk James P. Cuutter U. W. Brenneman Rebecca Schailer David Thomas C W Montgomery W. Branzeman Rebecca Schaller Jefferson Henning Elizabeth Henning Rale W. F. Kean L. Devinney W Hr. Zaugg Geo Metterell Amos Smucker Johnsthan P.W. Moulter H Schmuck Jacob Gochnaur Géokiassignes Wilson Hunter M.H. Davison H. Devison P. AY. Moulter Arsigtes W. H Vty Ely

Knights of Honor Install Officers at Irene Lodge No 64

The Irene Lodge No 64 Knights of Honor held a public installation of its officers at Fellows Hall with Grand Officers present. The event featured ritualistic ceremonies, remarks by Grand Dictator Marsh of Eaton, a banquet for about 50 attendees, music by Prof Bechtel, and social tributes to the order's charity work supporting widows and orphans in the city.

Irene ‘Hodge No Knights of Honor George Or Od¢ Fellows Hall Harry Baumgardner Geo. Plamer John A. Moore F. M. Marale Ohio M. L. Spooner Geo. Plamer, ?. D W. H. Baumgerdner H. E. Bechtel C. E. Hanns H J. Kauffman E. Funk Francis Kramer J. J. Be Marsh Eaton, O Order Celly BJ Bechtel George Faber Parsons Falberr Fanek Sanborn Garver JB Taylor L. R Critchfield, Jr Tillie Landis Ethel Plank Ellyn Shipley

Odd Fellows installation at Sylvan Lodge in Loudonville

At Loudonville last evening the officers of Sylvan Lodge No 240 IOOF were publicly installed in the Opera House before a large audience of citizens and members from nearby towns. Grandmaster K F Dreyfuss of Zanesville delivered the address, followed by other prominent members. a substantial banquet at the Sherman House concluded the event with praise for Loudonville’s hospitality and the lodge’s public spirit.

Loundonville Sylvan Lodge Wacater Lodge J.5. Elliot E. P. Goodman J. T. Keistar J.C. Tieche W. A. Eberly C. M. Tawney J. W. Smith Wm. Young T. H. Elser Wm. Gerlach J.B. Myers Jad. A. Shamp Edward Latimer A. G Stevens Geo. W. Leyda H. St. Imes Fred Faber B. J. Bechtel Jacob Zz.fter K. F. Dreyfuss Zanesville Odd Fellows Sherman

Frede ricksburg Joint G A R W R C Installation

In Fredericksburg Ohio a joint installation of G A R Post and W R C members occurred with Ellen Applebaugh of Wooster installing new W R C officers. Officers named include Anos M Eberhart president and Emma Wolf secretary. The post then installed officers, enjoyed music, and shared lunch prepared by ladies. A guest section follows about Len Eberhart and a Jan 8 gathering. Also text cites Representative Wiley taxation proposal on coal gas oil output.

Len Eberhart Tuscaray Wiley Committee On Taxation

John Sheets of Rittman Dies Suddenly at 75

John Sheets a prominent farmer and longtime Republican in Rittman died unexpectedly at about 1 a.m. Monday after rising to sit upright beside his wife. He later passed away in his chair, ending a life of influence and local leadership.

John Sheets Rittman Republic Aho

Also Mentioned on This Page

Epub Aprie Te Hvess McClarran von Block West All'legal Ae. Wolter J Martin L Smyser Eee McClure Newkirk Es Fattorney-Ae-Law Quinby’sashoe Emporium Liberty C. A. Lerch A. Wilson W. Liberty Street A. Yocum Prs Todd & Yocum Liberty Wooster Yoder House Vofi King, M. D Ahn J. Kinney Drs. Lehr & Kinneyan West Libertat Sprague’s Corner Catarr Children witTy John A. Gann Someopathy North Market Street Episcopal Church D& H. A. Hart New Lutheran Church Ohio Ferry N W . Byaand I. H. Stoll Drs. Ofice Q. W. Byall Toll & Byall North County Stoll Beall Stahl E. Liberte AgeLer House LL Heresford Archer House Jou Washburn, Crosby America Frick & Tsrner, Alss The Pepa Wayne County Records Tomor Eli Tresselman W H. H. Sibley Quomby East Liberty Street John Sheppard Henry Benglesdorf Paradise Jacob Steel Will Laura Leichty Daniel Leichty Salem Church Orrville Crescent Benj. Baughman North Main Street Paes Russia Turkey Mediterranean Jeas Great Britain Cabia Spain George L. Wellington Gorman United States Senate Maryland Cumberland Ohl Illinois Exaaoibaligra Sapt J. L. DE Prin. C. E. Budd Pansunsily Miss Funck W. G. Yocum Hayesville R. A. Lessy Marshallyilie W. D. Whispern Behoe D. F Reat Higana Lester Dan McAdoo Nova Wayne Lapeer Hael Council Aheae House’ Temperance Committee Wayne County Probate Court Joan C. McClarrap Irene Lodge Astad Dr Bayard Misnes Brant Haysville Jeromeii Frank Feger Aeat Worbster Brothers Loandonville G. A.R. and W.R.C Fredericksburg Ayer Ilia Wooster Rexcelican Orville Job Baird Plac Uip Baird Fila Sugar Creek Wm. Baird Henry K. Sear OH Pune S. Lee Gen Beebe EM Ani Foyt Lee Od Gert Issor
Search Courier

Search the Wooster Republican Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Wooster Republican?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication