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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1899
Page
3
Daily chronicle covers varied town events including council plans on a contract, preparations at preserving works, railroad track work by B&O, salt company shipping start late August, school board hires in Creston, a fall injuring Mrs. Zaring, a wagon incident, two arrests, a road commission meeting, a fire amid intoxication cases, and social visits in Wooster with local officials and families.
A long list prints names and service periods of Wayne County probate judges from 1858 to 1894, including L L Read, Sackmanter, Jenagan, Lebmap, McBride, Vening, Wiley, Jeffries, Swartz, and McGlarran, with overlapping dates. The item also advertises gowns and skirts from Beobe’s in Wooster, detailing cheap stock in linen and white pigie at 69 cents.
An old ad lists cash prices for delivering 600 hens to Fort Wayne depot and promotes wardrobe buys at Beebe's with White Pique skirts at 69 cents and cheap misik photographs by a leaping photographer.
The Council of Administration met with Commander Shinn to authorize suitable measures to boost membership over six months. Shinn may buy 16 badges for Ohio veterans at the Philadelphia Encampment and a transportation committee was formed. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad won the state car transport contract at one cent per mile.
James H Allen of Wooster, a 24 year painter for the Pennsylvania Company, filed in Wayne County Court of Common Pleas a $10000 personal damages petition. He alleges a June 21 1899 fall at the Alliance plant under foreman James Long caused permanent spine injuries, leaving him unable to work and terminating his employment.
Emma Wagner wife of Louis Wagner a 59 year old mother of four committed suicide by plunging into a cistern after propping a washhouse platform with a board. Neighbors and daughters found the scene after she rose the pump and platform, her body recovered from four to one feet depth. Her death follows weeks of worry over a sick daughter Mamie and growing melancholy within the family.
Special to Wooster Republican reports two wells drilled in Lodi near Wooster hit oil and gas. A 260 foot shot was planned, followed by a 300 foot well with gas flow. Wells A A Geitgey and colleagues work down over 30 feet on Bucker farm awaiting further rig upgrades and move to Brogate County for better use.
Howard Wise, the contractor, will take charge of the Eastern House next Tuesday. Aaron Shoffenmyer, who has managed the hotel to the public’s liking for months, will retire. He is praised for jolly disposition and effective leadership, and Mr Wise is described as prudent with wide county connections.
Richard Landers oldest Landers Brothers contractor died at 4 a m after two weeks illness from malarial poisoning at his Pittsburg avenue home. Born in Kerry Ireland he came to America as a child and worked with A B Campo on the Wooster and Ashland Railway. survived by wife and five children. funeral Thursday at St Marys Catholic Church.
Valparaiso July 14 The Reverend Dr. Alite Allis president of the American Presbyterian Church in Valparaiso died this morning in the English hospital after a brain ailment. Funeral services will be held tomorrow. He was in his 60th year and his family lives in Foster.
A Sunday morning wreck near Wooster delayed an east bound freight for hours when a journal fire caused cars to derail. The pork and hides loaded cars 868 and 6542 bound for Pittsburg were scattered, hindering re-railing until noon. Engineer Arthur McGowan and conductor Frank Feckar were aboard.
Henry Snell aged 68 died in Canaan Virginia from injuries after falling from a load of wheat. He had shown brief improvement before sinking into coma Saturday and dying Sunday afternoon. Survived by two sons, one in Cleveland, one at home. another son had died about a year earlier. Funeral Tuesday at 8 o clock from the house. Mrs Peter Hutchinson of Wooster died Saturday night in infirmary. Remains buried at the institution Monday. Services by Rev J Frank Smith.
Fredericksburg notes report a large family reunion at Frederick Snyder’s home on Jay 14. Attendees included Regine Wisard’s children from New York, Akron, Saltcreek, Newark, and other relatives from Ohio. Guests shared memories, meals, and updates as generations linked across cities and states.
Soldier correspondence from Manila describes guard duty at the quartermaster storehouse, rough heat, and decent health. Letters praise companions, mention captured birds with guns, and note a few comrades in good health or recovering. One letter recounts a fighting incident where a colonel and six men were killed, and favorite phrases reflect morale amidst tropical hardships.
Wooster Ohio July 17 1899 list of letters remaining in the Wooster post office shows gentlemen named Dr H L Taylor William Lewis A O Blosser Herman Trostdorf David Byler Chas F Overa cker and ladies Mine Georglay Fosman T L Flattery P M.
Wm H Becker of Lattasburg and Mina Uonler of Cedar Valley. Frank C Kent of Alliance and Lena DeRoche of Wooster. Charles O Bangiman of Akron and Mary A Rice of Doylestown. Alpert W Swart of Wooster and Daisy V Sweigert of Marehall. Also an ad notes dresses sold near cost at Beshbe’s and odd references to Depew and Mr Hann in a Europ Port context.
Readers see a plan for a new road spanning 18 miles through the southeastern state along the river with 52 miles surveyed. Wooster residents push to secure miles of right of way and a contract for 10 miles with conditions to pass through the city within 12 months.
A large meeting of the Wayne County Soldiers Association is set for G A R Hall Wooster on Friday July 21 1898 at 2 PM to finalize arrangements for the annual reunion. All officers and committee members are urged to attend. non members veterans and ladies are especially invited. An executive committee list and ward by ward names are provided for the organizing meeting.
In a bustling local update, concerns about mail service prompt frustration and talk of a new home for Ds. A. J. Sullivan oversees contractor Codfelter’s progress on a medal worthy building. William and his son-in-law appear in mix about flue work while Miss Dove Skeese returns ill from Greenfield. Irene Pike plans legal action against boys who abused her horse, signaling firm stand.
Telegram from Excelator Springs Missouri reports the death of Mrs Melinda Kimber widow of Ex Mayor AD Kimber of Wooster. Age about 43 she had been ill for months with a lung disease. She leaves eight children two sons and three daughters the youngest born after Mr Kimber’s passing.
An advertisement claims Allen's Foot Ease provides relief for tired swollen and aching feet and increases endurance. It targets runners and workers, promising a cure for ingrown nails and selling through drug stores and shoe stores. Sample free by mail from Allen 8 Olmsted LeRoy N Y.
Massillon resident Mrs Grace Harvey now in Wooster seeking legal separation from husband Jobo Harvey who abandoned her years ago. She alleges neglect and desertion by the bricklayer, a long missing spouse. Gilbert Coffey of West Salem escaped serious injury after a wagon toppled near Armstrong. he was pinned but freed with help from farmers Taylor and Ubl. A carload of Ulinots horses will be auctioned at Wiley Smiths in Wooster on Thursday July 76b, ai5, 18 &9.
July 19 1898 corrected by Crppeed Co listing grocery and droceries items. Includes prices for wheat flour corn barley oats and seeds with dealers noted. Provides a snapshot of local trade terms and per pound rates for various produce and staples.
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