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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1896

Page

5

HOURS OF HAPPINESS AND SOCIAL PLEASURES DISCUSSED

Social circle at Mrs. Freeman Bowers home despite bad weather held a dinner and literary program with new members initiated. Mrs. Barnhart read, a duet by Mrs. Hill and Mrs. Long entertained, Kodak snapshots captured the crowd, and Muschenich’s Mandolin Serenaders fueled a dancing assembly in Miller’s Hall. About 26 members attended with many names listed, praising Mrs. Bowers hospitality.

Freeman Bowers Anna Barnhart Nap Hill Lydia Long Beresford Bowers Muschenich Miller’s Hall Slisses Lule Frick Less Johnson Nancy Johnegan Grace Fio Dunlap Gypsy Faylor Isabella Inrng Zella Bevard Bess Baumgardner Addella Gayot Flo Sibbett West Pullman Ll Edward Baitzley Fred Chas McKinney Harry Horn Jno Zimmerman J. W. Carnes Fred Graham Webb Horn Will Curry Geo. McCormick Highland Park Warn

Suicide at Lodi depot shocks Wheeling & Lake Erie

Friday night a 19 year old telegraph operator Harmon Weidner of Ankenyton Knox county committed suicide by hanging in the Lodi depot. No motive known. Earlier report notes neighborly aid from J W Christy and others who lent support after Nolin faced crop failures in February.

Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Lodi Harmon Weidner Ankenyton Knox County

Cleveland Ladies to Visit McKinley Excursion at Meyers Lake

Mrs Cos Stewart of Cleveland orchestrated a visit for Cleveland women and veterans to Major McKinley at Meyers Lake on July 6. Cars will carry excursionists to the lakeside exercises two miles from the city. a patriotic farewell song will be sung on the return. Notable attendees include Mrs Elroy M Avery, Mrs Mary Stuart Coffin, Captain F S Robers, and Henry Bohl. Major McKinley and wife attended a private musicale with 100 people from nearby towns. The piece also notes local ads for Wash Goods and cheap shirt waists from Beebe and Beade's department stores.

Cos Stewart Elroy M Avery Cleveland McKinley Mary Stuart Coffin Michigan Republican Club F S. Robers Columbus United States Henry Boh Marietta Major McKinley St. Laws George D. Harter Osnton Massillon

Inaugural Day Centennial Committees Formed and Plans Set

The county marks its Centennial with Inaugural Day events on August 11 featuring wheel races fireworks and a bands display. A large committee led by Arch Moore and secretary Fred Faber names subcommittees for Lodges Industries Bicycles Bands and multiple local districts with prizes for bands and wheel counts and a special fireworks display.

Nis Forbes Alcock W. W. Garver Geo. Plamer, Jr Fred Faber C. A. McDonald E. K. Geigelman Fred Harding W. B. Bryson Enos Pierson David Nice A. F. Buchheit Arch Moore Alcock Rnder Hreworks W. 8 Bryson Chester W.W. Garver K. M. Baker D. Musselman Wm Ratt Congress E. J. Pocock James Brown Dr.h J. Sullivan Pinin C. Lessitter J.C. Smyser J. A. Sidle Clinton C W. van Niman J. Lehr John Geesaman T. N. Denny Franklin C. Patrick H. McCatee Jas. A. Hamilton M. McDowell Yol King. Baughman G. D. McIntire J. Welmer Alf. Weygundt Chippewa F. A. Miller W.H. Smith E. M. Gardner Multon Peter Mouyey Frank Wright J. B

Bees Attack Shank in Clarksville Area Accident

John Shank of Nashville formerly Wooster and Harry Lawrence stock buyers were in a buggy near Charney Williams residence when Williams bees swarmed. Shank stepped from the vehicle to warn the family and was attacked by two hound dogs, injuring his right arm and leg. He shook them off but suffered severe lacerations.

John Shank Nashville Wooster Harry Lawrence Charney Whitiams Clarks Mr. Shank Williams

Oil meeting for Wooster prospects fails to start

The Wooster gathering to interest local capitalists in the Canaan oil boom was canceled as Mayor’s office timing and interest collapsed. Only D L Whitmyer of Canaan appeared at the office with Johnson & Kaup of Akron, while reporters and others left after hours with no plans for rescheduling or continued prospecting.

Canaan D. L. Whitmyer Johnson & Kaup Akron Tyoe Republican Whitmyer

Enthusiastic Convention Boil Over in 10,000 Crowd

The scene at the Democratic convention features 10,000 people roaring with gold and silver factions, Altgeld and Stone prominent on the floor, roll calls and an extended clash over Michigan and Nebraska delegations. After a long tumult, order is restored and permanent organization proceeds with White presiding and Finley listing officers.

Flow New York E Gold Daniel Sousa Daniels Governor Stone Midsum Cockrell Illinois Altgeld Tavica Hill Michigan Committee On Permanent Organization Finley Ohio Senator White California Thomas J. Cogan McKnight Stevenson Nebraska West Miseron Jorge McConnell Tinois Wir Srpcinwald Committee White Grst Lemer Democratic Party Goppertefton Democrat E Rwraags W A Clark Montana Union

No Matter Where You to Wooster News

A promotional snippet for THE DAILY REPUBLICAN encourages readers to subscribe with postage prepaid to any Avetican address and flexible address changes for 12 cents a week, promising constant home news delivery.

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Axton 6 July 10 Cotell Found Guilty of Murder First Degree

Romulus Cotell, confessed killer of Alvin Stone his wife and Iran Stilson the hired man was found guilty of murder in the first degree. He showed no emotion after the verdict while family mourned in court. A motion for a new trial was filed and sentencing will follow in several days.

Axton Romulus Cotell Alvin Stone Iran Stilson Cotell

Prisoners Paroled in Coxsville Board Actions

The board of penitentiary managers has granted paroles to James Williams admitted November 26, 1894 from Franklin County to serve three years Dallas Smith from Jefferson County admitted March 2, 1895 sentenced four years for burglary Sam Sheehan admitted October 10, 1894 from Lucas County to serve three years for highway robbery Lewis Vandenburg admitted August 17, 1892 from Montgomery County to serve five years for grand larceny.

Coxivsnes Board of Penitentiary Managers James Williams Franklin County Dallas Smith Jefferson County Sam Sheehan Lucas County Lewis Vandenburg Montgomery County

Daniel Selected as Temporary Chairman in Silver Victory

The 555 to 849 roll call chose Senator Daniel over Hill amid cheers as the Silver men applauded. Daniel, escorted by Keating and White, addressed the convention praising majority rule while defending silver and opposing gold standard policies.

Altgeld Illinois Cockrell Martin Stone Mighigan Altgell Ohio Pennsylvania Gnlngokes John W. Daniel David B. Hill New York Harrity Daniel Jones Arkansas H P Keating Nevada White Virginia Daniiel Senate Cizonao Aurea Ati Harity Tre New Youke Bea Democratia Party Rae Maine Maryland Sud Oli Damden Georga

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