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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1896

Page

6

Wooster Daily notes lively city events and legal cases

Local column highlights include rain and street activity, railroad visits to Canton and Myers Lake, ball games by the Minglewoods, a thief ring admits to fridge theft from Rev. Dr. Peevel, and a key injunction against Wideman Holmes & Co. over Cedar Valley whisky. Court actions involve a property destruction charge and a bail set at 50 dollars.

Phackett Wooster Peopl Canton Myers’ Lake Peevel Dowell Wooster Wideman Holmes & Co Distillers Cleveland Bowman Cedar Valley Iin Wideman, Holmes & Co

Altgeld Renominated by Illinois Democrats in Peoria

Governor John P Altgeld was renominated for governor at the Illinois Democratic state convention in Peoria with strong support. Delegates named include John P Altgeld and Samuel McConnell, Chicago. W H Hinrichsen, Jacksonville. George W Fithian, Jasper County. Altgeld urged unity on Democratic principles and tariff policy while denouncing monetary and silver issues as the cause of national distress. The crowd urged him to head the state ticket amid calls for a decisive platform.

Peoria Uls Illinois John P Altgeld Chicago John P. Altgeld Samuel McConnelly W H Hinrighsen Jacksonville George W Fithian Jasper County Altgeld Washington Aras Jefferson Errer Snaps Europe Quciance

Stacy’s release on bond delays City case hearing

Circuit Court in St. Coshoc ton suspended Thomas M. Stacy’s sentence and ordered release on four thousand dollar bail until October when the case is heard. The move follows a prior clash over Prof. McDowell’s nomination and includes a list of old-line Democrats who accompanied him home from Wooster. A mixed statement from the Millersburg Farmer’s account ends with a pointed remark about the farmer’s ratification claim.

Wiley Wiel Speer pee _ Horace Mortimer Stowe U. T.O Stacy Circuit Court Millersburg McDowell Congress Wooster John McSweeney John's Adair R.l.adair Dr. J. L. Beer John Maresiand E. E. Adair Alfred J. Thomas Wm. C. Yost Friend Farmer

Wheat, weather and social notes from June country letters

Delayed letters from June 22 recount Oak Chapel members attending Maple Grove quarterly meeting. Local updates mention Atlas Co buggies for sale, school closing Friday, ongoing wheat cutting, several saw mills, and trips to Akron for Youngeople's Alliance. Weather and hay-making conditions noted as poor, raspberries plentiful and cheap, various visits and town events, and community deaths and illnesses among residents. Juniors and adults attend singing school and picnics. church events include communion services led by Dr. Van Horn at Keldo burg college, with multiple locals traveling to Wooster and Irville.

Oak Chapel Maple Grove C. W. Lessiter Atlas Co Cincinnati Reedsburg Mellinger’s Big Woods Silver Woods William Rathburn Akron Youngeople’s Alliance Calvary Evangelical Church Jacob Amstutz Sidney Daniel Hofstettler David Schneck Mrs. Schneck Charley Sourers Mrs. Sourer Carlyle Joel Amstutz Mies Olive Myrtle Ross Wooster Farry Hassenptlug Tiffin van Horn Keldleburg College W. F. Wintersteen Guy Orrville W. S. Adams Ralph C. Kauffman North Lawrence Sandy Brown Aianda Powera John Atlenbaugh Endeavor Society of Nellie Dull J. Kaufman R. A Mullinnix West Salem A. Hines

Witnesses Testify in Romans Cote Murder Trial

Emma and Hattie Stone recount their struggles with the accused murderer of Alvin N Stone. Flora Stone testifies the intruder smashed the door and entered after Hattie left for help, identifying the voice as Cotell and pointing to him as the man. Cote shows a restrained smile during her testimony.

Arron, O Romans Cote Alvin N Stone Iran Bullson Emma Hattie Stone Thrusy Flora Stone Hattie Cotell

Jury Acquits Ex Senator Ohl of Offering Bribe

After five hours the jury acquitted ex Senator Ohl of Mahoning county on charges of offering Senator Avery a $500 bribe. First ballot was 8-4, then 10-2, leading to a unanimous acquittal. Two indictments remain. rulings on new trials hinge on upcoming court action.

Senator Ohl Ohl Abbott Iden Messrs Gear Geyer

Wooster Plans Fourth of July Celebration Across Towns

Burbank, Dalton, and Overton push centennial preparation with literary exercises, races, parades, and a grand display of fireworks. Wooster plans a major program with speakers and contests to boost patriotism while nearby towns like Orrville and Mansfield announce their own events and parades for the Fourth.

Burbank Dalton Overton Winkler Post G A.R Stev. Deer Chaptain Barnhart JH Sullivan J. H. Raadebaugh

Fatal Harpoon Accident and Wagon Versus Train Incident

A report from our correspondent details a fatal accident when a harpoon failed to detach and struck Mr. Smoker, fracturing his skull and leaving him unconscious. Separate items recount a near-miss at a Main Street railroad crossing where J. Marsh McDowell saved a bystander by diverting a horse as an express train approached, and a boy named Park Houghton was dragged by a mower after leaping onto a wagon, receiving head injuries but expected to recover with care.

Foyma Camnea Smoker J. Marsh McDowell Aire Kauffmee Orrville Crescent Kauffman Meowell Mr. McDowell Burton City Dalton Gazette Eureka Park Houghton Hugene Allie Houghton McDowell Dr. Haney

Wayne County records list numerous property deeds in multiple townships

A long list of warranty deeds quitclaims and executor deeds from various grantors to numerous grantees across Wooster Ursa, Congress Plain Clinton Sugarcreek Greene Applecreek and other townships. Amounts range from 1 to 5600 dollars with parcels from 1 to 160 acres, including lots in Wooster, Applecreek, Shreve and Orrville.

Paul Frey Adam Fike Urrville Emerson Snyder Eldriga Simon Snayder Maria Warren Wooster Joseph Correll Anne M. Ellenberger Morrland Lucinda Bensinger Amos Weaver Congress Township Wm. D. Brown David Zeigler Greene Township Jacob Kohler Abraham Amstutz Sugarcreek Townahlp John M. Blue Jacob F. Hentz Simon P Smith Marekallyille Ellis B. Franks Lucy J. Daniel East Union Township Henry Rookey Samuel Barden Plain Township Sylvester L. Franks Mary A. Franka Grace Mira E. Eddy Clinton Township W.A. Smith John Miers Jacob Mougey Gotlieb Lautenschiager Sarah J Keinhardt Applecreek Wm. H. Bab Sarab J. Keinhardt Applecree Ira A. Richards M. G. Harmon Peter Esselburn Creston Wm.h. Maurer John Maurer Wooster Township Jasper McVicker Jasper MeVicker John C. Weaver H. H. Strauas Mary Beals John St. Beals D.F Gengemer George Surbeck Baughman Townahig Harry MecClarran J W Lehr Della Bevington Fred Nagabaum L. C. Klein Wooster National Bank Milton Township George F. Pfeisterer Sophia Long Alonzo D. Horn Elizabeth B Richards Melissa J. Richards Franklin Township Samuel A Richards John Q. Richards John Richards Rachel M. Barnes Josephine C. McClalland Ulysses Chatelain Andrew G. Rudy West Lebanon Anna Barth Charles EB. Harvey Easton Samuel Taylor James M. Quinby Rebecca Grady J. M. Fiscus Orrville John Meldinger Christ Neuaroth Baughman ‘Township Samuel Lookabaugh Joseph Pope Peter W. Moulter Wm.Long Ira H. Aylesworth

Townships report livestock values and buildings in tax records

Readable town records detail horses cattle mules dogs carriages watches pianos and organs mid and raw materials and credits by ward and precinct. Totals include new structures added to the tax duplicate and fire loss values across Wooster area townships with several precincts listing exact figures.

Joseph Housekeeper W. GC. Babbell Third Ward Carroll Shamphorses Fourth Ward Henry Bringger Edward J. Miller Dalton J. W. Erwin Clinton KL. A Franklin Josiah Moor E. S. Savorer Fredericksburg A. J. Woodruff West Lebanon Louis Berg John Villard

Grant cabin moved to display at state fair grounds

Secretary Miller and Assistant Secretary Fleming intensify preparations for the state fair. The cabin where General Grant was born has been relocated to the grounds and will be encased in a large glass display. The old structure stands west of the main building as work proceeds. Financial crisis hits Georgetown British Guiana with £100,000 government guarantee to the bank, but currency notes sell below value and merchants face trouble.

Garver Columbua Jeffries Willie Griswold Cooney Hoghstattler Wooster, Medina & Cleveland Electric Seville the Times Price Russell Oreston Charles Shaw Gental J. Marsh McDowell Orrville Robie Nachtrieb Pittsburg Kinsfolk D. A. Pitchard Lisbon Archer M. A. Miller Jessie Foledo N. Coe Hobart E. T. Lequillon Killbuck Henry Boyden Mannfeld E. Childs North Market Street F. O. Hannah West Lafayette H's C. W. Rittenhouse A.D. Metz J. R. Zimmerman John McSweeney Gertrude Clara Ross Illinois J. S. Ross North Bever Street W. J. Athey Buckhannon E.snyder Way Wooster Wayne County Georgetown British Guiana Frederick Miller Overton Chester Tp Wayne Co . O J. F. Handebaugh Miller West Salem

Michigan university grants 745 degrees in largest ever list

Conferred degrees upon 745 graduates from all departments in Ann Arbor. Class day for the literary division marked a milestone as the largest degree list yet announced by the university. The ceremony highlighted broad achievement across disciplines.

Ann Arbor Mich Regents of Michigan University

Electrical Currents Gathered Fresh From by the News Fields

A garbled report notes Senotr Quay sending a congratulatory letter to Major McKinsey. Celuron Chautauqua hosts a photographers convention while Oberlin College’s Ballantine has a restoration project. A Texan engineer is expelled and seven persons are killed in a clash as soldiers search toward Arizona. The APA national HQ may move to Washington and Bev Lee of Grand Rapids is found guilty of trifling with women in his congregation. Mrs Lillian Wikes Ford, daughter of a VP, is granted a divorce in St Louis for neglect. The Denver silver convention veers from Teller amid Liberal victory regret. A 1,400 acre park gift by T Swope is celebrated in Kansas City. Benjamin H. Bristow’s funeral held in New York. Senator Peffer criticizes the St Louis Populists for urging Teller nomination. British and Venezuelan ministers discuss Har Tino arrest with Secretary Olney.

Senotr Quay McKinsey Celuron Chautauqua Ballantine Oberlin College Resto Atindette Arizona Aye Ve APA Washington Bev Lee Grand Rapids Lillian Wikes Ford Fork Pullman Palace Car Company St. Louis Denver Canaada J Aeorgetown Kansas City T. Swope Benjamin H. Bristow Treasury Grant New York Peffer Teller Olney Har Tino

Pink Pills Prove Cure For Child With Nerve Disorder

A Chicago family recounts the recovery of young Etta Collier after months of illness and paralysis. Doctors deemed the condition incurable, but after starting Dr Williams Pink Pills her health and intellect improved dramatically. Mrs Collier and relatives praise the treatment and its life restoring effects.

Collier Gist Collier's Almonr Avenue Collier Lewis Etta Hamilton Williams Willian Noah

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