Campaign Offers and Advertising Notice from 1896
An 1896 notice urges timely copy for ads by 12.00, noting penalties for late insertions. It promotes campaign offers from Cleveland Weekly Leader and War Republican papers, detailing rates and free trials through January 1, 1897, with combinations of subscriptions and discounts for advance payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Weekly Leader
Tim Wooster Republican
Leader
Warxiy Republican
New York Weekly Tribune
Tne
Republican
Weekly
Tribune
Wooster items note hot weather and local events
The Wooster area reports extreme heat with noon thermometers around 84 to 90 degrees. Wooster Township Trustees plan a meeting Friday July 24. A wedding is expected soon and several local construction projects advance including houses for Chas Kissing and R B Snyder. The Buffalo Bill Wild West Show visits Mansfield drawing about 20 000 attendees, while pickpockets target showgoers. Local notes include threshing yields, a centennial celebration push, and sales events at Harding Co Wooster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster Township
Chas. Kissing
Agt.b.& O. R. RB
Clark
R B. Snyder
Beale Avenue
Marshal Ellsperman
Tacy Levers
Jennie Rutter
Latimer
Leiner
Musselman
Wooster
Case
Millbrook
Timothy
Buffalo Bill
Loudonville
Wayne County
Wooster Echoes Daily Visitors and Local Talks
James A. Newkirk and many others are noted in Cleveland Washington and Chicago visits. Officials, lawyers, and business figures visit Wooster for legal, professional, or family reasons. Aylesworth takes Lydia Fordenwald to Toledo Hospital for insanity. Social calls, travels, and preparations for a state encampment are reported along with a death and a few local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Newkirk
Cleveland
Olfford J.ard
Washington, D. C
Geo. Saul
Geo. Law
Chicago
Anna E. Hunt
Albert Bradneck
Wilmerding
Edr. Smurr
Ottawa
Fred Phelps
Waukesha
Wis
August Hess
New Berlin
Wooster
A.D. Metz
J. A. Marchand
John McSweeney
Tom Hoover
Wellsville
The
Archer
Geo. R. Aylsworth
Lydia Fordenwald
Wayne Township
Toledo Hospital
Harry Branstetter
Harry L. McClarran
Loudonville
Bart Bradshaw
Frederick Smith
Philadelphia
Galtz
Walnut Street
William “Lichtenwalter
Smithville
East Chippewa Cemetery
John Russell
Jesse Warner
C. M. Taylor
Jesse Marshall
John Myers
Andrew King
Marion
Harry Kaltwasser
Wittsburg
Charles
John Garver
Fremont, O
W. W. Garver
Garver
West Salem
W. L. Firestone
Western Union Telegraph Co
Lille
Daisy Landis
Certrode Plank
Massillon
Canton
Stark County
H. N. Mateer
Battle Creek
Mich
Judge Dowell
Republican county primary results for Wayne County
Wayne County Republicans reported results for probate judge W F Kean and other county offices. Final tallies from Sterling show Kean defeating S N Coe for probate judge. W H Smith, W W Garver, and J L Notestine led in their races. David Lessy and J E Barrett won their respective posts with clear margins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County
Sterling
W. F. Kean
S. N. Coe
Kean
Wm.h. Smith
W. W. Garver
George Jackson
H. H. Miller
Miller
G. Jackson
H. Miller
J. L. Notesteinl
W.K. McElroy
J. A. Miller
Leisy
J. BE. Barrett
D Nice's offers more ladies black and tan oxfords
In Wooster Ohio D Nice's advertises fresh stock of ladies black and tan oxfords and a wide line of men’s shoes in black tan and patent leather. The note also mentions coffee quality and a spring tooth harrow mounted on wheels by Harding & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Nice
S. T
Hinch & Dromgold
Harding & Co
Wooster
O. W
S. Tk
D. Nice’s
Poovis Batal and Baughman in Runaway Hay Wagon Fatality
The article reports the death of Baughman from injuries after a runaway hay wagon incident Friday. He was gathering blackberries when horses pulling hay escaped. he was crushed and his hip dislocated while attempting to restrain the team. Daniel Eicher is mentioned as a resident.
Death of Mrs Katharine Newell in East South Strant area
Mrs Katharine Newell aged about 56 was found dead in bed at her home near the Boston Piano factory. A heart disease appears to be the cause. She came from Westmoreland Pa to Wayne County in 1868 with her husband He died earlier James Newell. Survived by seven children and her mother Mrs Sarah Griffin of Mechanicsburg. Funeral set for 2 p.m. Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katharine Newell
East South Strant
Boston
Pushing the Electric Line Meeting Delayed by Weather
A Wooster Medina and Cleveland Electric Hallway meeting in the mayor's office was poorly attended due to rain heat and short notice. The plan seeks 140000 to run from Cleveland to Wooster with Eastern capitalists ready to fund four fifths. Orrville hosts a meeting tonight as towns along the line pledge stock and interest remains high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster, Medina & Cleveland Electric
Cleveland
Wooster
Creaton
Orrville
Divorces Filed in Wayne County Common Pleas
Reider and Morr represent Edward W Fetzer seeking divorce from Mary Fetzer alleging gross neglect and total abandonment after a May 12 18 2 Canton Ohio marriage. The suit requests equitable relief. Also represented by Reider and Morr, Mary Hamilton seeks divorce from John Hamilton, citing wilful absence for over three years and need for custody of three children William Harvey and Harry C. The case requires response by August 28 1390.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Fetzer
Mary Hamilton
John Hamilton
Saya
William
Harvey
Harry C
Hamilton Saya
Signatures Arrive for Business Places Holiday Pact
Charles Krause and Olive Webb signatories join Jobo Mast and Jemima Hooley in the agreement to close all business places. Thursday, July 23 list includes Hardley & Co Rich & Bloungh E K Getseiman D L Freedlander A 3S Lehman J G George J Saal & Co FP Lautzenbiser Additional names noted though some have not signed due to a firm member being out of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardley & Co, Rich & Bloungh
Getseiman D. L. Freedlander
Lehman J G
George J. J&, Saal & Co FP Lautzenbiser
Cone
Firs
Winkler's 1896 July Sale of 85 Illinois and Ohio Horses
Winkler of Orrville Ohio announces his 19th monthly sale to be held July 25 1896 starting at 11 o'clock. The auction features 85 Illinois and Ohio horses including Big Feeders Chunks General Purpose and various market horses with usual trials and credits offered. He urges patrons to buy feeders now for early winter market readiness and promises low prices through larger offerings and small profits per horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercury
John Nollo
Wayne County
Wooster
Methodist Episcopal Church
Jefferson
W. J. Winkler
Orrville
Ohio
Charles Woodruff
Fredericksburg
Charles Berbert
Caskey
Millbrook
Springville
Geo. H. Detler
BE. W. Newkirk
Silberg
Illinois and
Winkler
Relief for Piles and Savings on Clothing Stock
Thousands suffer from itching piles yet remain discreet. Dean's Ointment offers instant relief. Also, our entire clothing stock is 25 percent off. Visit D. Niece for bargains and compare prices before you buy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Wooster Letter Listing and Local Baseball Notes 1896
Wooster post office lists letters awaiting pickup dated July 11 1896. Advertisements for Milwaukee excursion via Pennsylvania Lines July 14 16 and 18 plus return through July 20 21 or 22 with extended return by July 20. Niagara Falls excursion from Columbus Zanesville and nearby towns July 29 via Cleveland and steamer City of Cleveland Buffalo Transit Co with varied round trips. Local baseball reports discuss a practice game at Fair grounds with picked nine and a detailed Minglewoods vs Sharon Center match including scores and key plays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Lines
Chicago Union Station
Ohio
Indiana
Pennsylvania Line
Cleveland
Akron
Columbus
Zanesville
Niagara Falls
City of
Ag Company
O. F. Daly, Gen. Pass
Wanater
Weddings in Wooster Show India Ties and Ohio Friends
Miss Johnson of Wooster and Mr Mitchell, both connected to Ohio and India ties, announce their forthcoming wedding with a reception and home celebrations. The couple, she in Wooster caring for her brothers and he a University of Chicago alum, plan marriage amid church and family events with friends from Nashville and local circles. A cousin Newton Christ hosted a party at East South Street in honor of the couple and other guests enjoyed games, music, and light refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane R. Johnson
Celyad
J. Lucas
Rex Johnson
Ray
William Thomas Michell
Athe
Anety-Bix
Ohio
Gt Cas
Johnson
Wooster
India
Mitchell
Bert
Cormick Teological Seminary
Chicago
Vonia Glasgo
East South Street
Newton Christ
Nashville
PULPIT AND PEW Memoria service for elderly church member
A memory service at the Methodist Episcopal church honored E D Whitmore, with a life sketch read by Mrs. W F Kellar and remarks from numerous members praising his long faithful church service. Hymns accompanied tributes as Rev J Frank Smith and other ministers preached and conducted services across local churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
E.D. Whitmore
W.F. Kellar
Bros
John F. Barrett
W. F. Kean
Wm. Wisner
J. A. Gano
Shilling
J. R. Naftzger
Wm. K. McElroy
J. £. Barrett
Alex. Laughlin
J. Frank Smith
Grain Market Prices in Worcester
Worcester Wednesday July 15 corrected by Frick & Tyler and Craighead & Co. list prices for wheat, flour, corn, oats, barley, rye, flax, timothy, middlings, butter, lard, hams, shoulders, cheese, white beans, potatoes, oats, wood, spring chickens, turkeys, dried apples, and dried peaches. Includes per pound and per bushel figures, with various retail and wholesale notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Frick & Tyler
Flax & Timothy Bee
Craighead & Co
Arnegen Fee
Csss
Oldest Steam Engine in Payne County Removed
In Oy lestown Ohio at B. & Tagg’s mill the oldest steam engine, in use about sixty years, was moved from its mill site. The old engine, built in 1840 or 1841, powered prior mills until fire in 1880 and later supplied by repairs. The owner plans a modern engine to resume grinding and sawing for local customers. Dr A K Stepfeld and family plan a visit to Horseheads, NY. Wayne County Correspondents picnic set for Aug 6 at Quinby’s Highlands Park. Wayne Coal Co slates slope work near town, signaling a new local coal operation with Empire Binders praised. Harvest reports from Empire Binders show encouraging field results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voylestown
Jobs
L. Pollock
Columbus
Co. Jackson
Oylestown
Payne County
B. & Tagg
Elias Galehouuse
Tagg
Hhis
A. K. Stepfeld
Horseheads
N. Y
Wayne County
Quinby
Highlands Park
Wayne Coal
Wooster Republicax
Orrville
D. Eicher
Baughman Township
LoMetner
Gallipens
Lutheran Church
Walnut Street
Alere
Hiawatha Park
Mt. Vernop
Hamilton
Resent
Niagara Falls
Stinson
Houser
Fair Ground
Dark Horse
Lurrville Fair Grounds
Orrville Fair Grounds
Quinby Park
Cleveland
J. W. Baugh
Jesse
Jessie
J. M. McDowell
Simon Booth
Shaffer
Sudden Death of a Wealthy Visitor in Latrobe Pa
In Orrville Ohio on July 13 the Wooster Republican notes the death of John P. Fiscus of Latrobe, Pa, from paralysis at his brother in law’s home while visiting relatives. Fiscus, a wealthy coal and coke executive and prominent local figure, was en route to Pennsylvania for burial. His nephew John M. Fiscus accompanied the remains. The item also mentions other local notes and events from the same issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Davin
Dixon
Ill
Chippewa Lake
Raymond E. Fisher
Ora Mowery
Louis Christine
Millersburg
Samuel Maxwell
Cleveland
E. A. Read
Columbus
Missionary Societies of the
Ohio Baptist Association
Charles Bevard
Archer House
Cadiz
Bevard
W. W. Criley
Mary
Christine
Mansfield
Ohio
Carrie Kilbourne
David Nice
Mary Nice
VU. A. Hills
Oscar
Tom
Ohios
Thomas McDougal
South Salem
B. Feasel
Dalton
Ing Republican
R.H. Folger
Massillon
Wooster
Geo. B. Heller
W. J. Beller & Co
New York
American Flag Manufacturing Co
Easton
The
Archer
Wooster Republican
Orrville
John M. Fiscas
John P. Fiscus
Latrobe
Jacob Christman
West Massilon
Fiscus
Coal and Coke Company
Uonoelisville
Crowds Gather for Centennial in Wooster County
Crowds from Mansfield and nearby areas plan to attend Wooster’s Centennial celebration. Officials note Wooster will host the largest turnout in county history during the centennial week. Local Masonic lodge officers were installed the previous evening at Fellows Hall, including N.G. T. H. Elser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield
Wooster
Wooster Lodge
Fellows Hall
N.G
T. H. Elser
M. Tawney
Oesenaite
W. CG. Myers
John Shad
Plasterer
V. G. H Lucas
Re Ee
Bey Deer
Democratic rally endorses free silver in city meeting
A Democratic ratification event drew a Saturday crowd after a George and Mongey Band performance and fireworks. Speakers led by Col. Benjamin Eason praised the Chicago platform, denounced Wall Street and trusts, and backed free silver with John A. McDowell and others urging Bryan for 16 to 1 coinage while lamenting farmer hardships. The crowd thinned as fireworks paused and the gathering adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George & Mongey
Court House
Col
Benjamin Eason
Wea
McKinley
John A. McDowell
Millersburg
Congress
Wall Street
Blaine
McClure
McDowell
London
Chicago
Col. Eason
John McSweeney
Woonter
Wayne County
Greveland
Columbus
Mce Sweeney
Capt. McClaute
Wm. J. Bryan
Bryan
Bia Esiance
Grrow
Hia Brthiart Fett
Fle
A. D. Metz
H BR. Swartz
T. B. Keeler
West Salem
Jobn S. Adair
U Cleveland
Jonn C. Morr
Eason
Alleghe ny resident touts Doan s Kidney Pills success
Mrs. G W McPherson of 197 West End avenue Alleghe ny reports severe backache stomach issues and headaches improved after taking Doan s Kidney Pills. She praises the remedy saying it restored health and strength and notes recommending it to several other women. Pills cost 50 cents a box and are sold by Proctor Chaille or sent by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
West End Avenue
G. W. McPherson
Dean
B. H. Eggers
Ohio Street
Wes
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Able Agents
Buffalo
N. Y
Proctor & Chail
Wm Annat’s July Clearance Sale Buys in Black Dress Goods
Wm Annat announces a semi annual clearance offering extraordinary inducements to purchasers of dress goods. The Wooster store displays the largest assortment of black dress goods and colored dress goods, with latest fashions from home and abroad. Shelves are cleared by heavy markdowns, some items priced at less than half their original value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Annat
Wooster
Black India figured dress silks fly off at low prices
A local store reports strong demand for Black India figured dress silks this season. A good assortment remains but sales are brisk and prices are marked for rapid closing.
Wash dress goods sale attracts shoppers
The sale highlights fine wash fabrics with an exceptionally good stock this season. Bargains remain available, but shoppers are urged to hurry as merchandise must clear to make room for new stock.
Ladies Tailor Made Suits and Skirts Sale
The store offers reduced prices on remaining stock of ladies tailor made suits and separate skirts as it clears room for fall purchases. The red pencil marks daily highlight bargain items, inviting visitors to shop this favorable opportunity for well made, well fitting garments at low prices.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Waster Republican
Jean WoTtoes
Imperial
Syracuse
Invernal
Bissell
Princess
D. Nice's
Tka
Schumacher
Crsighead & Co
Algo
Times
S. K
Speasonaes
W. Kean
Greene
Harry Miller
Applecreek
Mt. Eaton
Weaniness
Franklin
Marshallville
Ana Dor
Plain
Reedsburg
Chester Two
Cedar Valley
New Pittabarg
Lattasburg
Bigprairie
Congress Village
Milton
Burton City
Burbank
Creston
Cangon
Salt Creek
Precinct
Rittman
Scesss
Frederickaburg
Overton
Shreve
Wayne
Lebanon
Mt Eaton
Plain—Heedabarg
Chester To
Chester Township
New
Pittaburg
Chester Some
West Lebanon
Recorder
Mt Eston
Marsghali Villa
Esas
Cheater
New Vale
Lattasborg
Canaan Center
Big Prairie
Lat
Freciat
Canaan
Ued
Saltcreek
Chippewa
Pape
Shreye
Saateebh
Pir Deelas
Auditor
William H. Smith
Chippewa Township
W. W. Garyer
David Lessey
J.£. Barrett
East Union
Cross Keys
Wikawiy Poovis Batal
Charles Krause
Olive Webb
Jobo Mast
Jemima Hooley
Wooster, O
Bya Moore
Minnie Haks
John P, Burns
James Moore
D, Hartman
KF. Packard
John Fayman
Has. M. Probasco
Sam Moore
Louise
Sanborn
Samuel Soliger
John F. Marnona
P. M
Minglewood
Sharon
Correspondence Wooster Repubican
Suaron Center
Minglewoods
Anderson
Woodward
Briggs
Bachtel
Thomas Cage
Youngstown’s
Coss
Chattela
Bratler
Plaus
Dunn
Woodward Pat
Briggs P&r
Etler
Nasecince
Pollock
McCarty Rif
Britton
Evans
Wes de
Pation
News of Home Churches
Bethany Baptist Church
Ladies Foreign Missionary Society
1St Presbyterian Church
A. B. Williams
Mt. Vernon
J. 8. Hoss
J. D.simon
Crileyion
O. A’ Hills
Dr. Hills
Wooster Markets
Grain Market
Hoylestown
Green Apples
Oldest’ Engine Inc
Orrveille Ucul Rrences
Wheafield Large—Soldiers Reunion
Congressional
Caliltats
G McDowell
McSweeney
Representative Wiley
Ues
Allegheny City
Pittsburg Post
Albert Mnlpe
Albert Shupe & Co
Bankers
Downing Block
Loany
Eee
W. H. Wiler
Blickensderfer
Harding& Co.’s
Wm. Annat’s
Wooster Brush Works
Tuscantawas Clases
Ohio Academy of Science
Wadsworth Salt Works
Clapper
Boston Piano Co
Kimball
Wooster, Proctor & Chail
A. W. Blackburn
Geiselman Clothing Company
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