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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1897

Page

2

Quiet in mayor's court as crops and repairs dominate

Farm yields 308 bushels from nine acres of wheat on Alvinzi Cunningham's land while local roads suffer from heavy rain. A Republican carrier loses part of a toe in an accident. Plans advance for the Old Dominion Canning and Preserving Co building, and weeds along highways must be removed by July 1. The Ashland infirmary contract goes to Joan W. Myers & Co. for 24000, with several bids noted. Community events include a camp at Round Lake, taxes due, a shirt sale ad, and the Wayne County Soldiers and Sailors Reunion committee meeting.

Alvinzi Cunningham Hugh McAnaney Hard Presque Isle O. N G Shreve Old Dominions Reserving and Canning Co Ohli Ashland County Joan W. Myers & Co Ashland David Ayers Wooster Tom Stentz Round Lake Keystone Club Wittsburg Freedlander Wayne County Soldiers’ Snd Sailors’ Reunion Association Othce McClellan ‘S Sanborn William Sturg Mastalon Coure A Old Dominion Canning and Preserving Co School House Wooster Towns Young Ladies Mandolin Club Sam Slick John IF Maxwell Milleraburg Wayne County Court of Common Leas Nathaniel Mowery Maxwell Taggart

Six New Wayne County Postmasters Appointed

The Wayne county postmasters appointed Monday include Congress G M Michael Creston Joan McGuff Dalton HH B Jameson Morrland C I Patt rick Mr Kator J J Wampler Sterling C J Wisler. All except John McQuiff at Creston were endorsed by the County Executive Committee.

Wayne County G M. Michael Creston Joan McGuff Dalton HH. B. Jameson Morrland Attrick Mr. Kator J.J. Wampler Sterling C. J. Wisler John McQuiff

Election Board Changes in Wayne County

From the Daly paper this morning the Wayne County Board of Deputy Supervisors of Elections elected Hop. E. B. Eshelman as Chief Deputy. The term covers the unexpired part of J. B. Myera's term, ending July 31, after which the board will reorganize. A hearing for the Eason-Nicholasommer-Mcsweeney nomination controversy was tentatively set for Wooster on Tuesday July 47, but the date did not suit all parties.

Daly Wayné County Electiona Fred J. Moller Doylestown Isaac Pontius Orrville Eshalman P. AG. Given Wooster Hop E. B. Eshelman Eschelman J. B. Myera

Meetings of Many Kinds in Wayne County

Demeratio Senatorial Convention in the City Opera House next Thursday July 22. Wayne County Agricultural Society Board of Directors meets in Wooster next Saturday July 24. Wayne county populist will meet in Wooster next Saturday evening to elect delegates and alternates to the state convention. Wooster Lodge No 42 IOOF will hear Rev C Northrop of the Baptist church next Sunday evening. Wayne and Medina Music Association annual convention at Wadeworth August 23 to 27 with Dr H R Palmer to instruct, urging attendance for notable musician instruction opportunity.

Demeratio City Opera House Wayne County Agricultural Society Wooster Wayne County L’opulista C. ¥. Northrap The Baptist Church Wayne and Medina Wm. Kuchtel Akron Fredericksburg A. H. Denbrook Orrville Mt. Union College Mr. Stauffer Loudonville Oberlin College

Linen Handkerchiefs at Leebe's on hot day

On a scorching day ladies are urged to buy Linen Hem-stitched Handkerchiefs priced at five cents each at Leebe's. A note mentions the Ashland Wall event on August 24 25 28 and 27 with a cryptic 180 percent reference and numbers 7 2141118.

Leebe’s Ashland

Wooster Personal Notes Brighten Local Scene

A parade of visitors and residents fills Wooster with activity as travelers, relatives, and officials arrive from Akron Cleveland Chicago Pittsburgh and beyond. Guests include Miss Edna Pope, Mrs E W Marvin, Miss Mabss Moderwell, Gen I S Sherwood, and Mrs Solon Hawkins. locals attend court, church events, and gatherings at the Archer house with plenty of news on trips, visits, and upcoming engagements.

Fecm W. A. Lott W. H. Maurer Grocer E. W. Marvin Ravanna Arthur Gasche Akron Carrie Rice Dalton Edna Pope John Mahaney Teccumgh Mich T. Swarts Spring Street Lewis Carlile Cleveland the Archer Wooster J. Thomas Swarts Midgany Mias Ellyn Bissell Elyria Mra David Troxel John M. Rogsell Canton Wright Camp Whitaker J. N. Grant Old Dominion Canning and Preserving Co Richmond Charles A. Logan Chicago R. A. Logan East Liberty Street Cooley The Wooster Hardware Co Atlantic City N. J Philadelphia New York Mabss Moderwell Waukegan John McClellan North Market Street Gen Sherwood Ganton Wayne County Fair Florence McQuigg Maggie Amberson Pittsburg Madlon Road Beall Avenue Laura Grosjean Gertrude and Hazel Haskins That City Cathy Abe Sayport Sinclair Clapper Zanesville Will Lerch Duquesne I.a J.T Staxwell Millersburg Archer House Ethel Lerch Pieassit Pennsylvania Wm Wuschensch

Wayne County Fair attracts national acts and prizes

J N Kinney of the Wayne County Agricultural Society reports a flood of first class mail from across the U S and Canada after an New York Clipper ad promising sensational outside attractions for the Wooster fair August 24 to 27. The influx includes parachute jumps, exotic animal acts, musical acts, and other feats as organizers promise the greatest crowds yet, plus prizes to be given away at the Ashland fair dates.

J. N Kinney Wayne County Agricultural Society Wooster New York Clipper United States Canada Toman

Beebe's Carsents Fancy Neck Ribbons Two Cents Yard

Beebe's announces new fancy neck ribbons at two cents per yard. Also advertised at the Ashland Fair is a grand balloon ascension and parachute leaps on June 21.

Beebe’s Ashland Fair

Storms Sweep Applecreek Area and Surrounding Towns

Severe weekend storms across Applecreek Burbank Orrville and Wooster caused torrential rain and lightning. Damaged roads flattened oats while horses fled and one team was killed near Honeytown. Lightning scorched a walnut tree struck near Sturgis funeral site and injured bystanders. Reports note thunder electric activity and scattered property losses across Ashland and surrounding counties.

Wooster Burbank Killbuck Orrville Applecreek Cross Keys William Sturgis Geo. Switzer Honeytown

Judicial Sales Across West North Street Property

A half interest in the Staller property on West North Street was sold today at the administrator's sale to Francia Kramer for $405. The sale notes the sheriff sale No OMd9 and lists other details of the estate of William H E side versus Daniel Fink ley. Margaret Barnhart and George Leiher were involved in the East Inton township sale, appraised at $idy, with a sale to Margaret Barnhart for 32.01.

Staller West North Street Scholuistrator Francia Kramer Sarver William HE Side Daniel Finkley Margaret Barnhart George Leiier Tacreain East Inton Soli

Judge Tags on Wayne County Court Clears Tucker Divorce

Saturday Dnly Judge Frank Taggart presided in Wayne County Court of Common Pleas. Chauncey Tucker of Smithville was granted a divorce from Addie Tucker with custody of their daughter. a son custody remains with Mrs Tucker, noted to have deserted family for her convict lover.

Frank Taggart Wayne County Conmon J’ieas Taggart Chauncey Tucker Smithville Addie Tucker William Miller Urrvisle Bir Tucker Ortu Llartel

Farmers Swindled in Wayne County Grocery Plot

Ten Wayne County farmers returning from the Wabash depot say they were swindled in a grocery scheme. They had paid cash for goods at inflated prices after two weeks of promises to buy their butter and eggs at good rates, but the con artists fled and refused to take the produce.

Wayne County Defiance Wabash Depot

Farmers Union Plans Summer Picnics and Meetings

The Farmers Union of the area announces two summer events. A basket picnic will be held on the Experiment Station grounds at Wooster on July 20, with music and a 2 pm Station staff briefing followed by a farm drive. A second event, the Wayne County Union meeting, occurs August 3 at New Pittsburg featuring recitations, talks on wheat culture and fertilizer, and music by local choirs.

Farmers’ Union Lattasburg Wooster Progressive Farmer’s Association Wayne County Farmer’s Union New Pittsburg E. Swartz Mabel Martin Clint Myers John Bridenstine Vernie Clara Swinehart Henry Billheimer Wm Thompson Maud Snyder A.J. Martin Painter Lattasburg Glee Ulab H. F. Swhuenart H. L. Piper

Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera Remedy Sold Locally

A local ad extols Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as incomparable for bowel complaints. It emphasizes safety and pleasant use, offered by Laubach & Boyd druggists.

Chamberlain Laubach & Boyd, Ldruggiats

Camp's Railroad Project Advances With Survey Revisions

H B Camp continues work on the Ashland and Wooster railroad project. Surveyors are rechecking the eastward line from Wooster to shorten the route and reduce excavation. If the proposed changes prove practical, construction could be accelerated and more information announced soon.

Wooster

Summer School Speeches and Visitors in Wooster

Sunday gatherings in Maysville and Poland for educators and relatives. Shreve native T W Oberholtzer visits, and Miss Edith Keck of Marshallville plans to enter the Summer School. July 2 picnic at Highlands Park with State Commissioner Carson to lecture, Wayne County teachers invited. Various local residents and educators attend events and return to posts after visits.

Ohio John Fackler Manafield Wrof Cheetham Poland Academy Snyder Millersburg Kit and Son Armstrong Fredericksburg Hoover Cottage Etling Mt. Eaton University Summer School Highlands Park Carson Wayne da L’aessler New York City

New Wooster Sanitarium Opens Guests Welcomed for Recovery

A New Wooster institution welcomed guests with a fully fitted, comfortable sanatorium offering massage electric and vapor baths systematic dieting and careful nursing. It features a surgical room modern appliances for operations and thorough post operative care in a remodeled building at North Market and Bowman streets Wooster.

Wes'obligan Vwooster Sanitorium Aa “Chronic Peraous Wooster North Market Bowman Streets

Social Pleas RA Rh Ses Sures and Garden Party Notes

Numerous social events unfold including a farewell gathering for Miss Annette Thell at Miss Ethel Roberta’s Pittsburg Avenue home held by The File Club. Miss Edith Betafont hosts a sister of Mr. Fred Cowles. there’s a Garden Party planned and a Pavement Fete at Speers McClarran’s residence. A birthday surprise honors Mr. Hough with gifts, entertainment, and community cheer.

File Club Ethel D. Roberta Pittsburg Annette M. Thell Frank Anstte Edith W. Betafont Fred Cowles Washington Denny Scovel Margaret Heder Margaret Gow Bert Christine H. B. Barrret

FIRST WHEAT FOR OARVILLE IN ORRVILLE REPORTS

Correspondence from Orrville July 17 notes the first new wheat on the market. A 40 dozen load yielded 47 bushels. fields averaged 40 and 3% bushels per acre on clover and corn stubble. Orrville Milling Co bought the wheat at 60 cents per bushel. Orrville Machine Co. sells more machines, with 60 days of work. Community life covers fairs, loans, and local incidents.

WoostTer RaruBilc Oxnville South Main Street David Brenneman Trville Champloo Cnat C. D. Swan Lotu Main Street Ustvale Euclid Avenue Cleveland Orrville Muling Co Orrville National Central Ohio Fair Association Joseph Suavely A &C Jin Ourville Eter Hoover Burton City Ramsey Coats Hoover F. Leasley Orrville Machine Co E. M. Tanner Smucker Wayne County Orrville Fair

Ashland Fair to Host Bicycle Day and Races

Ashland Fair schedules Bicycle Day on Wednesday August 25 featuring bicycle races. Event details list race numbers 7 21 4 and 1118 as perhaps entry or heat identifiers.

Ashland Fair

Wanted 1,000 cords of stave bulta for Wooster mill

A Wooster mill seeks 1,000 cords of stave bulta and invites inquiries at the mill for further information. The notice emphasizes a local timber supply need and directs questions to the Wooster Saw Mill.

Wooster

Cheap Eastbound Excursion With Low Round Trip Rates

Pennsylvania Lines offers low rate round trip tickets to Philadelphia for August 2, 24, and 4, tied to the L. A. W. meet. Excursion date is open to all. See nearest Pennsylvania lines ticket agent for details by August 8.

Pennsylvania Lines Philadelphia Pennsylvania S'hiladelphia Hallimore & Ono Krk Hamimore & Ohio Railroad Austin

Champions of Ohio Dominant at Elyria Camp Drill

Canton Wright No 77 led Wooster Odd Fellows in Elyria last week with the most prizes in Class A and other categories. Prizes included 175 for first in Class A, 125 for first in Class II, and 50 for best drilled troop. Encampment events and noncommissioned officers awards followed, with awards announced by General Whitaker. The camp closes with devotional services, a parade, and a large reception as members look toward Springfield Illinois for the national contest.

Wooster Odd Fellows Citizana of Wooster Chevaliers Canton Wright Elyria Canton Springfield Rebekahe George G. J. Browne Bowling Green Order Whitaker Wright Canton Akron Akron Canton van Wert van Wart Canton Imperial Lolado Hussars Columbus Columbus Hussara

Unclear Wooster Post Office Letter List Fragment

Fragmentary list from Wooster post office shows names such as Joe Bevington David Buchanan and Fred Kerr among scattered letters advertised. The readable fragment lacks clear date, full names, and complete context for a full notice or outcome.

Ladiee Stark Bods Youuw Joe Bevington David Buchanan Ko Campbel Geo Cammel L Tein Fred Kerr Tas Smith JF Mancnash

Fine Percale Shirts Marked Down to Half Price

We offer detachable shirts from a factory purchase at half price now 50 cents each. Formerly one dollar, see our windows at Dr. Lander The One Price Clothier Frick's Memorial Block Wooster Q. We bought all shirts available and sell them at the same rate. QF D.L. F.

Democrat Wooster Myers Tur Rercai Cleveland Pittsburg Dr. Lander Frick’s

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E Waonter Republica Tn A W. P.dorgher Illinois Grant Etter Tite Kerrublican Wayne County Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Reunion Association New Wayne Co Election Board Mansfield Wooster Lodge No 42 Geigelman Hradshaw and Son Bart Bradshaw Alliance Solon Hawkins Adam Leib Newark Henry Moses Hiorn Indiana Hketta Morrison Chicago Junction Ada Feightner Saybolt Avenue Gertrude Leonard Cincinnati Ethel Hunt Iss Megrew Littsburg James Jacobs Indianapolis Jimmy M. L. Benham Leroy D.illlerson Ned Toward Edith Woods W.F Woode East Liberty Street A. W. Maynes Mcraff W. Altoutser Fred John Zimmerman Massillon Will H. Hubbell Dalton United Presbyterian Fred Wreston Ida Hough Plain Township May Ewing Allegheny I’a J. E Snyder G.M Farmer Mes BK. F Vardy Amanda Mitchell Linton City Ind C. D Hughbes Huckeye Mias Dellachard Ms .Thos, McDowell Daltor Hubbel Asbinad Sabbath Philip Myers Rowsburg Geo Switzer Mre Wro Sturgis Minnie Switzer Colombiana Ashlane John Herschler Ife Moore Miller Dany Camp's Rev. Landman Princeton Wooster Institutio Blanche Myers East Liberty Strees Speers McClarran Zell Sidle Bechtel Alcock Sojio Miss Agatha Hard Pam Hickok Misa E Lawrance McManigal Reading Zella Sidle Mr. Crites Mrs D. A. Crowner Helen Clinehinst Lucy Ross Jagac N. Hough Mr. Hough Isaac Ida Birzhfleld Iss Mabeck Ft Wayne Jad Cella J’aul Ibrig John Martin Hough God Tuene Oarville Canton Nes Democrat Ohio National Guard Walter M Crandall Rochester Vicksburg Crandall Seville Canton ‘Wright OF Patriarchs Odd Fellows Camp Lonois van Noorden Toledo Peter Larson J. A Lowery van Wert Alderson Joseph Abbott Stand Ead Street Forbes Alcock al, Everts, Jr F E Faber Wooster Urat Melsure EB Dice, Jr Contesta Reefy Kowea A Gilmore Tuesdar Lt Wan Siyria Wm Heresford George Ferguson the Wooster Heath Sey Jersey Dayton Spice Mills Co Dayton Eterna Grant Taggart West Liberty Street Toyou South Market ST BF Mincer Myr Reed & Glass, Sanitary Plumbers Liberty St Robinson W.E Rice East Side Public Sq J.C. Tieche Marvin &Co Laubach & Boyd Donata J. B. Horn Wooster Ice & Coal Company North Beaver St Myer Rau Peery Styte Ocens Geiselman Clothing Co Kore Cau Dedress Forbes Alcock Atreer Wooster T. Mal Rier Pol Dave Kelogit A. Ellnerman M. M. Joyce Deanny Bonk Rich & Blough's Bryson’s Bargain Store Dawson Ops Arcner House Ihetographer Orpen J. J. Geitgey Appoare W. H. Wiler Athe Oxford FIES Howest WM. Muschenich Ayl Graces D V. Stall Waco Aera Weise Ems Sten Harn Oliver Pillows Wooster Hardware Company Boom Wertof Zimmer Wayne County Democrat Edwin Myers Columbia Hartford Geo. A. Fisher David Nice Sce NP Thomestic Marches Works East South St Warket Nirs el’ Krine Terry Street Stomeyv Sarah Vind Sara Repute Costa Buss Wowk Pebeees Hackee McClure & Co Beetabe Barn Wooster Naaderin Getan Grant Pst Dan Veurr Granite Ptresers Og Topp Sukr Ha- Anderson Bargain Net Maachenich She Reyderes Amd Pres Tay Timmerman & Co Wayne County National Bank St Adie D. Nice Aetar Psealine RS Reand Proklinge Rotthaus Bakery the Throcer South Market Street P. S
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