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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1899
Page
2
An 1899 newspaper fragment from Wooster Wayne County lists political tickets and candidates. It mentions Franklin, Hamilton, Melga, Ottawa, Columbiana and Noble counties, with several offices including Lieutenant Governor and State Treasurer. The legible parts show party lines and candidate names such as B. Bradbury and D. Roppman.
The noted 19th century agnostic and orator Charles Bradlaugh Ingersoll has died peacefully. His death ends a career of sharp critique of religion and creeds, leaving friends to mourn a brilliant thinker and outspoken foe of dogma while his countrymen reflect on his impact and legacy.
President Cannon of the Mormon Church pleaded guilty to having four wives, admitting to a fourth marriage after two prior unions. The judge may impose a short jail term or fine for breaking the nation’s sacred law, reflecting Utah’s strict polygamy penalties.
Robert B. Scott of Cadiz proposes a 10000 bid to win a seat in the LA Congress while claiming to use the Sant to send boys to college. Critics may ridicule the plan as faulty, misusing the market for public office. Some call his tactic greenness and heartless for accusing voters while seeking gifts for sale.
The report argues Atta cannot be deemed incompetent as Otis drives rebels across islands, defeats them in battles, and nearly finishes the campaign. It suggests another general could finish after the rainy season and that Otis has nearly completed his task.
Reports hint peace Commissioners will back an international court of arbitration to settle global quarrels a significant progress seen as era defining for mankind. Amid election chatter and war hero reminiscences, labor unrest and party reshuffles color a turbulent domestic scene.
A Smithville report notes volunteers clearing the Chautauqua grounds at Point Breeze, a new spring discovered and walled, stone steps leading to a scenic valley, and rapid preparations for lectures by notable speakers including Charles Kirchbaum of Canton and BH. Sander of Akron. The town hosts Correspondents' Piccola on Aug 24, with other events and addresses, amid local visits and a bicycle accident injuring Agent Kash Webuver.
Correspondence from Apple Creek dated July 26 reports Mr Man son Mr Edgerl and Lon Wagner are sick likely with typhoid fever. A serious operation was performed on Miss Uartie ennale’s limb below the knee for an abscess after weeks of suffering. The operation was done by Drs Jameson and Winkler. Various Wooster and Orrville residents visited or were mentioned, including Dr Winner Geo Hatfield and families, with general community updates and social notes.
Hoff family reunion to be held at Henry Herman's home 244 miles south of Congress on Thursday August 10. Activities include basket care commuting. Officials named include President Andrew K. Hoff West Salem recording secretary N. H. Hoff Sterling corresponding secretary Noah Herman Congress and John Irvin Oreston.
July 24 140 excursion drew big turnout from this place with scarce seating. Joseph Kerstetter died Monday evening from a stroke. funeral Thursday morning at 10, burial at Overton. Rev Yoder preached Sunday at Bethel church. Overton festival next Saturday by Killback band to fund new instruments. Mrs Will Mowery and Miles Carrie Palmner ill. FRITZ.
A Friday hay fire at a Wooster area farm consumed four to six tons of timothy hay after wind spread flames from a burning log. Wages of the blaze included a bee nest incident and a worker overcome by heat. Dr. Hanna treated the injured youth, who regained consciousness after an hour. Local residents noted recent rain and local social visits and travels.
The Dalton notes report a boy named Carl Young recovering after swallowing gum, unable to shake the danger, while Miss Iva Welby visited Greenville. Will Scots attends Epworth League convention in Indianapolis as Haworth League delegate. Mrs. E. E. Cook of Columbus visits Dalton relatives amid missionary talks in Treadsterian church.
The Morrland charge held its annual visit to Rev Palmer and wife of Applecreek. About 60 members attended a warm reception with a well laden dinner in the church basement. Guests praised hospitality and the minister's family as they shared peach seeds, strawberries, and fried fowls amid social chats.
July 24 correspondence from near Eat Eaton details the burial of Emmerson with a large local turnout. Miss Clara Momaw decorated the casket, Miss Sadie Schlaffly helped rescue the ill, and several townsfolk attended from the village. Updates mention local socials, a streetcar strike impact, and small notices about residents in ill health and local trades.
Lively letters report visits and small-town news across Wayne Township and nearby areas. Residents like Morgan Wile, Elmer Merrell, the Wyre and McDole families, and local clergy share updates on visits, harvest, picnics, weddings, and church services. The notes mention a Millbrook picnic, a Millersburg horse sale, and excursions to Cedar Point and Niagara Falls alongside farmer chatter and village events.
The Rev Ellans will deliver his popular lecture on Robert Burns at the Presbyterian church Friday evening July 28 with Scottish ballads and piano by Miss Nakieop. Miss Wilson of Lodi reads. A picnic excursion to Squaw Lake is planned for Aug 2 starting from Ashland with trains in two sections for 1000 people. Mrs Am er Berry and Mrs Ed Salzman of Cleveland visit their parents in town. The Rev Dan cap of Ashland preaches at the Presbyterian church July 30 morning and evening. Miss Jennings of Oberlin visits J F Britton. Mr Britton’s mineral spring gains popularity for its medicinal properties. Mrs H Garretty visits Pittsburg. Elmer Kerry of Lodi visits friends. About 26 Jr O U A M members from Ashland visit West Salem. Monday evening work on the tiger and refreshments served by West Salem boys. Mrs Knowlton and daughter Janet of Creaton visit Mrs Dr Ferguson. Wm Salon sick several days last week. N M Patterson in Akron. Rev Wertemberger preached in the M K church last Sabbath.
A lively weekend scene in Doylestown featured a motor show and band festival drawing crowds from Akron, Barberton, Clinton, Seville, Wadsworth and nearby towns. The concert closed with a 43 year old announcer. a town hall desolation and beer trouble slightly marred the otherwise smooth event. Band ensembles from Wadsworth Seville Johnson and Doyle ton Davds performed, with food and ice cream served for charity. Town officials warned to curb disturbances as law enforcement kept order.
The Evangelice church, undergoing extensive repairs, is near completion and will hold services August 6 with Rev Sega of Altror presiding. Local items note social visits, a quarrel on a grounds, trips to Elyria and Wooster for work, a bowling injury, and the John Robinson shows coming to Wooster.
An advertisement touts Grain-O as a nourishing coffee substitute. It contrasts Grain-O with coffee, asserting coffee upsets the stomach and nerves while Grain-O tones the stomach, aids digestion, and strengthens the nerves.
Corrected market list shows Wednesday July 26 1988 dealers to groceries and provisions with prices for butter lard hams shoulders cheese beans new potatoes and onions. Grain and wool prices also listed by W D Tyler with wheat rye oats corn and flaxseed and timothy seed quoted.
Public notice from Wayne Township Board of Education invites sealed proposals for adding to the present school house in district No a. Bids must list each person employed and be accompanied by a guarantee from an uninterested party. Labor and materials may be bid separately. The board may reject all bids or accept any bid deemed lowest and sufficient. By order of the Board of Education. Madisonburg, O, July 14, 1692.
An advertisement promotes a popular wedding trip by steamer to Mackinac Island Michigan. It cites destinations in Plain Townships Baughman and Wayne, with mentions of vendors and accommodations aboard Bree steamers. The notice lists names Hewes Ntatap Ross Bw and Isaac Johnson as part of the announcements.
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