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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1896
Page
5
The Wooster Republican announces deadlines for advertisements due by noon. It details cheap campaign bundles with The Cleveland Weekly Leader and Weekly Republican offers through January 1, 1897, including price options and advance payment terms for subscriptions and bundled papers.
Saturday’s Daily notes numerous Wooster residents visiting relatives and attending events. Rev J. Rosa visits Oneida Mills Ohio. Rev Schaeifar returns from a Western trip. Miss Lara Canningham and others host or visit friends in Dalton Stark county Beaver Falls and Lima. Many locals travel to Cleveland Columbus Findlay Ottawa and Chautauqua. several attend church or association meetings. some relocate to Michigan and Pennsylvania. others host guests at homes in Wooster in a busy social mix.
In Canton Wright Home Ohio Patriarchs Militant Camp marked the celebration with rockets, a parade and music amid festive cheer. Residents joined in the event reflecting local tradition and community spirit.
A large crowd gathered at Camp Whitaker to welcome home victor leaders after a Canton victory celebration. Citizens and visitors crowded the streets as speeches, drills, and a ball game with the Patriarchs wrapped the festive centennial events, while city officials planned decorations and safety measures for the upcoming parade.
An elderly Republican veteran reports receiving a threatening anonymous letter posing as a comrade. The letter pressures him to expose others and reveal undercutting confidences, with insults and implied danger. The veteran rejects the extortion and demands accountability from the supposed friend.
Advertises wheat buyers offering sacks of Snow Flake flour at 1 and White Frost at 110. Encourages bringing wheat to the mill to exchange for the best brand. Ends with a note on Plank & Gray and men’s negligee shirts at D Nice’s.
W F Kean announces boarding and feeding arrangements at the infirmary. A separate notice lists Leavy as announcer and includes ticket details. The amount $1065 is referenced in relation to funding or a payment.
The Frick and Tyler firm dissolved by mutual consent on July 1, 189? with W. D. Tyler responsible for all firm accounts. Jacob Frick retires after 35 years in grain seed and wool, returning to farming in Wayne County Missouri and recommending W. D. Tyler continue the business at the old stand.
A letter writer identified as Property Owner laments anonymous criticism and libel in local dispute. The serial sender warns the paper against printing unnamed accusations while advocating truth and public welfare. The publication insists no single side is favored and urges fair discussion.
A dispatch office clerk Herman Weidner at the Wheeling and Lake Erie depot in Massillon was found hanged in the office doorway. Investigators found no clear signs of premeditation or foul play. He had eaten lunch and carried on as usual, and his death is treated as a possible suicide with no definite motive established. His mother and stepfather were notified and his remains sent to Fredericktown for burial.
Oscar F. Hille began a special study this week. Prof T B Orr of Plymouth visited the city. Miss Alice Upp called on Mrs Wacker. Rev H Wallace of Detroit stayed with Frank Taggart. Prof Notestain and family depart for summer camp in Michigan. Prof W W Elliott of Amherst visited friends at the University. The class in physical culture under Miss Geselman grew in interest and numbers. Miss Cheyney of Oberlin was guest of Miss Lettie Herr at Hoover Cottage. Dick Graham has left to return home due to eye trouble. Friday evening Sept Haupert lectured to Summer School students on The Teacher's Quint. The audience urged continuation next Friday. After the lecture, students enjoyed social events with music and recitations by severalMisses and Messrs. Carnes.
Scores of friends announce good news on the move of Dr J A McCurdy longtime pastor of Ist Presbyterian Wooster. He led Macalester College in St Paul then served in Peoria and Wilmington before taking a Wilmington church post. A farewell reception was held and congregations send best wishes as he departs for a new pulpit.
The page lists wholesale farm staples and prices from July 20 in New York and regional markets. Items include flour corn rye oats barley seeds clover seed potatoes onions and spring chiskear with per unit costs. livestock prices for cattle pigs sheep and butter creamery and factory terms. many commodities and grain market quotes with varied regional values. Named places include New York Cincinnati Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania markets with multiple commodity prices and dairy terms.
Smithville notes rain and local events including visits from relatives and townsfolk. A mandolin club performed while a lecture on Alcohol and the Human System drew attendees at the M E church. Discussions mention electric railway termini and spur lines to Orrville and Wooster with a meeting planned tonight.
Fragmented OCR notes report accidents and visits across towns and counties. A calf gash during oat cutting, a fence fall injuring a child, visits by Abram Gowdy family, and multiple names and places including Ches terville Elyria Cleveland Fremont Hayeville Akron and Crawford's Corners. Mention of Congress trends and an upcoming Kipland Park picnic on Aug 6 with correspondents from Republican and Democratic papers.
Centennial celebrations list numerous organizations and individuals agreeing to displays in the Inaugural Day procession. Women’s Night plans emerge with a first committee meeting at Mrs. Frick’s, outlining a schedule and calling for broader participation and a Wednesday gathering at the City Building Board of Education.
In Wooster Ohio on July 20 1848 a list of remaining letters as of July 18 1846 is published with names such as Miss Abie Sm Sir Catherine Schoub and Mr Jean Freoch to call for advertised letters. A special sale of buggies continues with first grade carriages offered at 40 dollars and up, advertised by Harding adjacent to the Court House.
Local records show couples applying for marriage licenses including Angus Fitzgerald and Elizabeth Fitzgerald, Albert Nunnamaker and Elfen Bloom, Kyron Keister and Edith Winebrenner, and Charles Heffelmin and Edith Danfn. The list reflects standard civil ceremonies pending final approvals.
Cathanne Plaghire a Wooster resident for 70 years died Saturday after July 18 1806 at her daughter Mrs Manns home 6 Madison avenue age 74 Born Campbellstown Ia had been ill with rheumatism Survived by three sons William Joseph David all in the West and a daughter Mrs Mann of Wooster Funeral from Mrs Manns home at 4 pm Tuesday July 21 A West North street young lady Miss Goldie Foss frightened away a drun ke thief at a well around 1 am Saturday night He vanished before capture and Miss Foss may have cause to apologize later Also a local ad notes plow points available near Court House Wooster Harding & Co
A well known New Brunswick citizen and former chief of police, Edmund Disbrow, touts Dean's Kidney Pills after suffering back pain, nervous fatigue, and frequent urination. He reports rapid relief and urges others with similar symptoms to try the remedy, sold by Foster-Milburn Co. and Proctor & Chail at 60 cents.
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