Sabbath School Convention in Wooster Township
The second Wooster Township Sabbath School Association convention met at Bethany Baptist Church on July 16. Leaders urged stronger teaching, normal classes, teachers’ meetings, and shared plans from the Northfield Plan and Home Department of the Reform Church. Key speakers included Rev. J. F. Smith and Prof. Compton, stressing cooperation of parents and teachers and the powerful reach of Sabbath schools in guiding youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster Township
Sabbath School Association
Bethany Baptist Church
Wooster
J. F. Smith
J. C. Schultz
Compton
Northfield
G. W. Leyda
Smithville
W. F. Keller
Haupert
The
Reformed Church of Wooster
Clara O’miller
H. B. Swartz
A. B. Worke
J. H. Dickason
J. W. Kingston
R. J. Smith
Rev. J.5
Ross
Évaning
Best town for Ox's ever struck joke in Wooster
Harvey L. Miller of Miller Manufacturing relays a humorous Wooster tale about a South Akron restauranteur who, with a Wayne county attorney, visits a saloon. A staged procession of ex-officeholders and ex-servants is introduced, ending with the punchline that the whole affair was a prearranged joke by the attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey L. Miller
Miller Manufacturing Company
South Akron
Wooster
Akron
Wayne County
Ox’s
Wayne County land transfers recorded in Warrants and deeds
A compilation from Wayne County records lists multiple warranty deeds and auditor deeds for parcels in East Union Milton Sugars Creek Union Smithville Marshallville Wooster Saltcreek Painton and Shreve townships. Transactions include purchases by Lewis Gift Samuel Lytle Join Weiman Solomon H John son Rudolph Graber Daniel Steiner Sadie Franks George Franks James Taylor Moses Thompson Samuel Bell William Bell Abraham Grafe Eva Klnotner Daniel Eberly Jacob Misere Ellen Snyder and others with prices ranging from 1.27 to 2 900 and several parcels totaling dozens of acres across township lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florian Schaffter
Lewis M. Gift
Samuel Lytle
East Union Township
A.J. Lehman
Weiman
Frank M. Smith
Solomon H. Johnson
Milton Township
Samuel B. Martin
Daniel J. Steiner
Sugars Creek
Leah Amstutz
Rudolph Graber
Union Township
Henry Marshall
D. F. Gensemer
Smithville
D.F. Gensemer
D. F. Qensemer
George W. Franks
Sadie E. Franks
Marshallville
James B. Taylor
Moses Thompson
Saltcreak Township
Wooster National Bank i
Samuel Bell
William Bell
Wooster Township
Walter 8
Patman
Abraham Grafe
Painton
Mary E. Boone
Frank L. Heffelfinger
James K. Heffelfinger
Wooster
Chas. A. Iintner
Eva. Kjnotner
Daniel Eberly
Daniel G. Eberly
Baughman Township
Frank Misere
Jacob Misere
Burton City
Jesse McClellan
Samuel Mitchel
Tanae Johnson
Actes
Frankh
Dee i Sheard Ang
Ellen Snyder
Shreve
A Pure and Noble Life: Mrs W H Harper Dead at Lima
Mrs W H Harper longtime Lima resident dies after a stroke leaving family and friends in mourning. Born 1823 she helped establish Lima first Disciple church and was active in missionary work and Bible study. Funeral at 10 Saturday with private interment.
Churches News Highlights From Canton Beach City and Moreland
Vandals struck South Pauls Episcopal in Canton stealing 350 dollars worth of silverware. A Pentecostal camp meeting runs July 22 to 31 at Beach City under M E and U B auspices. Epworth League in Moreland hosts an ice cream festival next Saturday July 25. Dr Freeman preached at Calvary in Cleveland and has been invited to Denver. Baptismal rites were performed at Messenger Pond after sermon. Rev A Scott of West Salem granted four weeks vacation to visit Iowa and Colorado. Mrs Scott visiting Wooster with daughter. Dr J B Alexander, back from Africa after 20 years, preached at United Presbyterian on uplift and mission themes. Epworth League officers named to 1897 besides several comments on church work. Sabbath evening topic: The Groups and Characteristics of the Twelve led by Miss Lura Kean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sth Paul’s Episcopal Church
Canton
Beach City
M. E
U. B
Epworth League
Moreland
Freeman
First Presbyterian Church of
Denver
Iowa
Colorado
Reunion Notice of 120th O V I to Meet in Wooster
Surviving members of the 120th Regiment O V I are notified to attend a general reunion in Wooster Ohio during Centennial week on Thursday August 13 1896. Headquarters will be in the Prosecuting Attorney's office at the Court House. All surviving members are urged to attend to renew old acquaintances and reminisce about former days. J P Van Nest Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
120Th Regiment
Wooster
Ohio
Court House
J.P. van Nxst
Wooster Wins Big At Marion Drill Fest
Wooster’s Canton Wright leads a sweep of prizes at Marion for the Ohio Patriarchs Militant drills. Awards go to Canton Kent Wooster first and Canton Lucag Toledo second in Class A, with multiple captains and officers earning top prizes. Wright’s men return at 8:03 pm to a welcoming crowd in Public Square with fires and a band.
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Canton
Kent
Wooster
Lucag
Toledo
Earl
Dayton
Perry
Sandusky
Kilibick
Junin
Columbus
Janis Hussars
Pater Larson
Weglage
Payton
W. C. Ryan
Hilterbrant
Alcock
Anthony Shaffer
Rockey
F. EB. Boizgrain
Harry Kramer
Capt
Forbes Alcock
Capt. Alcock
Hnaign Hilterbrants
Marion Star
Frieay
J. W. Abbott
Canton Cuyahoga
C. Asberg
Canton Perry
F. Alcock
Canton Wright
A. J. Henning
Canton Sanders
A. Schaefer
C. L. Ellis
J.M. Russell
J. A. Dister
Canton Harl
Fred Gerald
K. Hilterbrandt
T. 8. Garrett
Karl
Marion
Ohio State Journal
Killbuck
Hedde
Metropolitan Band of
Personal mentions of Wooster residents in Marion Star
The Marion Star notes Wooster people in a column of light items. Chevalier George Palmer lies down to measure height, Chevalier John Figert joins a Rain Makers troupe, Chevalier Jesse Warner seeks a wife, Fred Faber of Santon Wright offered 5000 weekly by Burk Handall, Captain Alcock reports W H Balmgardner and W A Myers affluent in drilling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Star
Wooster
George Palmer
John Figert
Chevallier Jesse Warner
Burk & Handall
Fred Faber
Santon Wright
Frank
Wooster Defeats Shreve In Turbulent Baseball Clash
Wooster toppled Shreve 7 to 0 after a seven hit first inning powered by Anderson. Leyda and Leyenberg provided standout plays in left and first base as Shreve fought back but faltered. Cully held Wooster steady in the box while crowd noise and strong support from rooters marked the 2 hour game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ofia
Shreve
Jhleacherd
Wooster
Anderson
North Lawrence
Welker
Leyenbergers
Cully
Walter Ulam
Camp Moses Cleveland Encampment Transport Details
Wooster guards from the 8th Infantry N G prepare for the annual encampment at Cleveland. Units depart Wooster and Shrave via B&O and Valley rail lines with horses, baggage, and arms coordinated by company commanders. New uniforms and equipment issued to Company G0 N G ahead of departure for camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster City
8Th Infantry
Cleveland
Begia B.&o
Valley
Col. G
Gyger
Co. D
Wooster
Lodi
Akron
Valley R
Wadsworth News
G0.n
It You Did Not Read Republican Heievening 743
A fragmentary newspaper line references a Republican event or notice with unclear details and a stray year 743. Readability is very limited, offering no clear names dates places or actions to summarize meaningfully. The readable portion hints at a political context but lacks concrete facts or outcomes.
Fraternal News From Wooster and Wayne County
Wooster and Wayne county readers are invited to submit items of interest for the column. The report covers Knights Templar and Odd Fellows activities, lodge ceremonies, parades, and plans for upcoming conclaves. Notable notes include Wooster Commandery No. 48 events, Unity Lodge in Ravenna hosting a county reunion, and various grand lodge appointments and distances to the Grand Encampment in Dayton and St Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Wayne County
Frida
Wooster Commandery
Knights Templars
Order of the R. U
Banque
Order of the Temple
Malta
Grand Commandery
Dayton
Ohio
Reed Commandery
Ebenezer Lodge
A. M
Chas. C. Bates
Buchtel College
Akron
Portage County
Grand County
Unity Lodge
Ravenna
Kent
Joeville
Mantua
Palmyra
Royal Arcanum
A Lift For Wooster University Bequest
Wealthy farmer Post near Nashville Holmes county gives Wooster University 5000 dollar annuity. Interest paid during his life and principal to the university on his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster University
Post
Nashville
Holmes County
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Sabbath School
Ita
Jesus
George Williams
Ghdag
E, Gordon
Wayne County Records
Linmia
Times
Democrat
W.H.” Harper
Lima
W. H. Harper
R. K. Syfers
Indianapolis
William Annat
Thomas W. Harper
Terre Haute
Ottawa
Margaret MacArthur
Myrtle Young
Alpha Barrett
Jeannette Meahl
Gertrude Plank
Stella Kean
Treas
Lucien Lautzenheiser
Lura Kean
Wei
Ube
Tre Damy
Edieah
Shdareon Ec
Gillam
Lfig
Marrison
Aera
Alls
Wilih
Wilhelm
Ke Tararrison
Grosjemh
Pire
Rosjéan
Camp Moses Cleveland
L C
Masonic
Charles Styer
Philadelphia
Lodge Laconics
Wooster Camp
Modern
Woodmen of America
Ohio Maccabees
Silver Lake
Northeastern Ohio Association of Enigme of Pythias
Randalphark
Odd Fellows
Hudson Gartley
Cincinnati
John A. Bacus
Grand Rapids
J. A. Morrow
W. A. Rittweger
J. H. Norte
Piqua
E. B. Comley
Logan
Grand Lodge
Aifor
G. A
St. Paul
Alliance
Bee Ashtabula
Bellaire
Bucyrus
Coumbus
Fremont
Mansfield
Tiffin
Xenta
Younpatown
Zanesville
Boston, Piano Co
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