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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1899
Page
2
The July 5, 1899 issue from Wooster Ohio lists the Republican Printing Co as publisher and Wayne County mailing details. It notes Second Corpus Mail Matter status and gives newspaper office location at East Library Street as the counting room.
The Republican will publish Republican primary announcements for county offices for the August 12 primary in both aN and WEEKLY formats. Price is 300 dollars in advance. 1,000 tickets provided to each announced candidate and precinct tickets supplied to the Executive Committee. Land Appraisers announcements set at 100 dollars with 280 tickets per candidate.
Land appraisers Robert Hatfield and Ira Graber are involved in a township matter in Wayne Township and Baughmay Township. The case concerns property valuation and ownership claims affecting local parcels and tax assessments. Community officials cite appraisal procedures and oversight reviews as part of the dispute.
A sermonizing jumble discusses forming a colonial cabinet post for colonies, Cuba's uncertain future, and governance of new possessions. It rails at various politicians, notes Fourth of July celebrations, and praises the Declaration of Independence and the nation’s founding ideals.
The Wooster Ohio post office lists remaining letters for Monday July 3 1890. Names include Gentlonken Harvey J Gray Joseph Gillen Geo Little Thomas Riley Mrs Amanas Mish Rebecca Parker Elizabeth Rogers.
Relatives learned that Frank Troutman of Canton, son of M A Troutman, drowned in the Tuscarawas river at Zoar while with friends. He was a grandson of J Troutman of Wayne township and a bright student who showed promise. he belonged to Wooster University’s Sophomore class three years ago.
Apple Creek notes report Hoy of Wooster University and volunteers spoke on foreign missions and raised $10 for a library. Items include Annon Jobnaun visiting from Pennsylvania, John Eberly enjoying work in Buffalo with Insurance Medicine Co, and funeral attendance for Mrs Firestone. East Union township hired teachers for several grades and terms, with district pay set at four dollars for winter.
A jumble of notes reports a 28-pound Gar from Udell's Lake gifted to Dr Rider in Nashville for taxidermy, plus farm snippets about Isaac Hunter's flood loss near Londonville, Lake & Co building near Lakeforg, and Dick Markel's Kentucky trotter. It closes with a long poem urging a return to childhood days and old-time values.
Frank H. Simpson of Massillon will conduct the grove meeting at Blachteyville on July 16 assisted by Elder G F Crttee of Shreve. A general invitation is extended.
Mrs Sarah R Fetters 68 wife of Joan Fetters of Congress township died July 4 morning from paralysis after months of illness. Born in Congress township she lived there all her life. Remains will be interred at Fair Haven church. Survived by husband and five children A D Fetters B E J Fetters Missanne Fetters Mrs Wm Thompson of Chester township and Mrs 8 D Hayes of Marton.
The Wooster and Ashland railroad said on Saturday night it will raise wages by 100 a day for laborers and by 500 a day for men with experience. The new rates will be 185 and 3.50 per day respectively.
To Our Correspondents: this week’s paper was trimmed to meet deadlines and we apologize for cuts to valued contributions. We promise improvement and will not repeat until July 4, 1900, says the Republican editors.
July celebrations at the bride’s home were noted with Mr John Weckesser described as a leading thresher man and Miss Lena Bameyser. D J Kauffman of Bentoko assisted locally. R Ertel is Marshallville’s champion ball player and Ire Graber seeks land appraiser post in Baughman township. Jay Eye See.
July 8 entries report social visits among Akron residents including Mr and Mrs George Have land visiting Joseph Bacher family Mrs Wallen spending time with Mrs R A Wallace and Miss Race from Akron visiting Miss Emma Robr. Messages note school terms, teacher appointments, deaths, weddings, mail routes, and local happenings with several names and places.
A compressed village column recounts residents' actions and plans. Mentioned are land leasing for oil, barn and house construction, illness and recoveries, musical and literary events, school repairs, teachers, and community visits. Also notes on insurance policies, locomotives lighting fields, and local receptions.
July 1 obituary notes the death of Mrs Ann Dunn Firestone wife of S B Firestone of this piece. She was esteemed in the community and a devoted Methodist Episcopal member. Funeral held at 2 p.m. Many relatives and visitors traveled from Akrona and Wooster areas. Grass and wheat harvests are underway.
Subscribers praise the local exchange now under new management with about 200 phones connected to the switchboard and daily new contracts. The Millersburg Telephone Co. promises reliable service, links to the United States Long Distance Line, and local connections across Wayne Holmes Ashland and other counties, plus several towns in Medina and Rablood counties.
From Mondays Daily Miss Lola Conan and Irene Jones depart at noon for a short visit with Mangfield friends. Emma Lind and Lucile Ginther are among students to spend the Fourth at Canal Dover home. Luther Hayes left town for Detroit to attend the C K Convention then will visit Michigan friends for several weeks. Clara Laughlin returned to Bella Venter after a visit with Claribel Daratine. C K Harvey left on telegram notice for his father’s serious illness in Brownsville. Margaret Sutherland arrived Saturday and began work this morning teaching Pedagogy Proper Grammar Methods and Primary Methods.
Joseph Read, jailed for shooting Hoover at Mt Eaton, tried to kill himself Sunday by beating his head with an iron water bucket. He cut seven flesh wounds on the head, skull intact, and grew weak from blood loss, unable to speak above a whisper at the hospital. The incident follows his April sentence of one year in the penitentiary after arrival as a foreigner who had little time to learn prison rules.
Special to Wooster Republican notes oil field fever around Wooster Ohio with Cleveland and Indiana parties inspecting land near Shaw well Lodi and Wooster wells. Davis and Black tied to leases and multiple 600 1600 acre deals with plans for 8 12 2 more wells next week. A new Lodi and Wooster Oil Co to be formed. 10 miles of potential drilling within 90 days. two wells planned near Godsys and Belden Erhart areas. Gas strike two miles south of town boosts optimism as outfits plan rapid development across Medina and nearby counties.
A valedictory gathering at Dr B J Jones home on Pritesburg avenue brought 19 of the county’s oldest citizens together to reminisce on youth and world progress since their boyhood. Dr Jones of Soreve hosted, with a grand dinner by Mrs Jane Quinby and others, as the veterans shared memories while being photographed by Weo Long.
The Young People's Union of Bethany Hapington area elected officers including President Miss Lucie Geliger Vice president Miss Ama Cussery secretary Miss Mary Hanburn treasurer Mr Wao. Woolland Jr Keeo! secretary Miss L. Frick. The group, guided by Pastor Ro Chesney, plans continued sacred literature studies and seeks representation at the National B Y P U convention in Richmond July 13 to 16.
Judge J T Maxwell on Friday evening ruled on the Thomas Sullivan burglary trial. Sullivan, 30, from Canaan, was sentenced to Mansfield for history. If convicted under the indictment, he faces up to ten years. his future address remains uncertain as the case looms.
The Wayne County Soldiers' Reunion Association plans a joint annual meeting in Wooster for all Spanish American War veterans. The event invites all eligible soldiers to attend as organizers finalize plans for the day. A portrait badge will honor Chaplain J. N. Keifer, a veteran of both wars.
Squire L B Bolus was badly burned while starting breakfast with coal oil in the stove. An explosion ripped the stove and set the carpet and clothing alight. Bolus also damaged his pants before neighbor Miadolus smothered the flames, narrowly averting a worse injury.
The Wooster Gun Club plans a match with the Medina club after a recent shoot where 13 Wooster shooters averaged 17? each out of 26. President Mougey confirms the proposal and warns any impertinence will be met by powder if Medina accepts a return match at Wooster.
Saturday's meeting of the Young Moen's Democratic Cloud elected Hoga J Collins as president Benton Hay vice president Marcus Van Nest secretary Themes Brown assistant secretary W Lemsenefter treasurer The delegation includes Beatty and others with alternates listed The convention to be read at July 6 7 in Columbus. Will be joined by many rooters and hopes for a state plum
The Grim Reaper King Nimcera aged about 7s years of Mt Eaton died Monday of diseases. Interment at Mt Eaton. Funeral Wednesday at 108.m. In terment at Mt. Eaton. George Nchaaf aged 45 near Mortland died suddenly Saturday afternoon in the harvest field due to heart disease. He was a man who stood high in the community.
Readable fragments show commodity pricing across several markets and items. Mentions include grains, meats, dairy, and produce with varied prices in New York Cincinnati Toledo and Baltimore, citing July 1897 corrected by Gratehead & Co. and listing specific lots, weights, and per pound rates for eggs, butter, lard, pork, beef, and vegetables.
An advertisement in Chicago Illinois promotes physical training in penmanship and arithmetic review questions. It offers personal instruction at a local school and urges enrollment for improved skills and solid progress in ordered lessons.
A Missouri letter writer and a Bed Tenn editor reported fraud claiming to be Sylvester Scovel. A man, resembling Scovel, slapped General Spitzer at Santiago then was arrested in Cuba. The impostor, well dressed, faced two days of public attention before confession and arrest.
City council members and street committee opened bids for Spink Street improvement. Bidders included Herring & Son Mansfeld 31080 H V Mawery Wooster 31627 60 Smith & Gries Wooster 31587 63 Landera Bros Wooster 31571 48. Landera bid appears lowest though wording varies.
Patent remedy Allen's Foot Base claims to cure painful, smarting feet and ingrown nails. It promises instant relief for corns callouses and tired aching feet, with wide distribution through druggists and stores.
Kansas horses These horses have been perfectly seeded by Mr IT H Beavers They are a fine lot and out of the shipment we are positive we can supply all demands of our patrons A credit can usual will be given Sales commence at 10 30 AM Bravicks & Son.
Nay 31, 189% HB undereiened has been duly appointed administrator of the estate of Cornuellas H Fisher late of Wayne County deceased. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment and those having claims against the same will present them duly authenticated for allowance. HERRY YY HUBBELL Administrator. June 5, 1892.
A cryptic 19th century public sale notice describes city bond offerings and related bids. The document cites the city clerk and expected payment terms, with references to bond denominations, bidding procedures, and anticipated dates for sale and delivery. It includes scattered figures and names that indicate civic financing actions and related deadlines.
Fragmentary notice references hunting restrictions and penalties. Names and places are garbled. readable bits suggest an official warning against trespass or hunting with restricted access, plus mentions of penalties or fees and obscure dates or times.
The board announces a tender for furnishing and materials with a proposed price schedule. The contract award will follow review of the lowest responsive bid and compliance with required guarantees. The clerk notes the board reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to accept the proposal most advantageous to the district.
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