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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1899
Page
3
From Saturdays edition a jumble of notices covers land deeds and sales in Syloom, court actions, elections, and local incidents. Jobe L les homestead sold for 62700. multiple legal and probate items involve Will Bartel, Capt. Mola re nomination, and Epileptic case in Doyles town. Community news includes church calls, road disputes, and a stray burglary.
Harding and Co invite shoppers to visit their new room next to the Court House to inspect a large assortment of gurreys at very low prices, promising a selection rivaling any city.
A large congregation gathered Sunday afternoon for the Lutheran Endeavor Societies of the city. Reports from Columbus and Detroit were presented by several speakers including Rev. J. T. AHguaton and Leslie C Lawrence. Various pastors preached at nearby churches with praise for the sermons and recall of previous pastors.
Howard H. Troxel and Dora Myers of Rowsburg were quietly married on Saturday evening July 2 at the bride's home two miles northwest of Rowsburg by Rev. Stamp. Troxel runs a laundry business in Creeton and is praised by friends in Lattasburg for a hopeful, happy life ahead.
Hon Thomas McDougall a noted Cinchonati lawyer dies suddenly at his South Salem home. He leaves a widow and son Ward. The funeral is planned in Cincinnati with services at Alpine Place or Walnut Hill Presbyterian Church. Ned Howard’s new desk, a token from the Promix Mutual Life Insurance Co, honors his June business in northern Ohio.
At Monogey House Stores Wooster Ohio on Monday July 1 1899 a sale of a carload of horses is planned. The load includes thin barges big feeders heavy chunks and ages from three to five years. Public is invited to attend. Horses will be at the named tables on Saturday July 29 1899 auctioneer W P Newp R A W Bhearpr
Local oil interests debated shallow wells near Lodi at a Medina County meeting. Plans call for a deep bore with a large derrick if paying quantities of oil are found. progress reported on Bucher and Peake farms, gas flow rising, and a magnetic method used to retrieve a broken steel bit.
The regular shoot at Gan Club OOK on Wednesday afternoon was rescheduled due to the Business Men's picnic. Scores list Luce out, Mouge, Greerman, Caytor, Switover, Mougey, Taylor and Luce again with various point totals, reflecting a tight competition and notable performances.
Rev Tamas GC Warner D D former grand captain of the Gtee d Army Republic died in Knoxville Tennessee at night. Born in Wayne County he served two years in the Fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry and moved from dry goods sales to the ministry. His wife was a daughter of Alex Laughlin of Norlonda Avenue. He preached in Wooster on visits and led congregations across Ohio Tennessee California Maryland and the District of Columbia including Bethany Church Baltimore.
Commissioner Wilson of the Inter val revenus issues a circular prohibiting banks from affixing stamps to unstamped checks when presented and requiring them to return the checks to drawers. Banks guilty of stamping unstamped checks will be reported to United States district attorneys for prosecution.
Juiling Cheyndy and Miss Ida Stough of Orrville join Orphanus Wyre of Millbrook and Louisa McDole of Shreve, with Robinson Jones of Gibson City and Manple Linn Gish of Rittman, Ira Brinkerhaff of Congress town, and Nettie Wagner of Cedar ey in a local roster.
Os complaint of neighbors Maratal Latimer last night led Lerner and special officer Wm Weaver to visit the home of Thos Golden on West Liberty Street to report rumors about Mrs Golden neglect by her husband. Mrs Golden suffers epilepsy and should not be left alone, officials say. Marshal Latimer and Health Officer Barrett visited the scene and took steps to deter her condition.
Dispatches from Wooster and Akron reveal Captain F C Gerlach urged Company D to assemble at the Armory with rations, to move within an hour of a call as Ohio National Guard units plan to form the new Eighth Regiment for duties tied to a Cleveland strike. Adjutant General Axline ordered readiness. 50 of 60 men gathered by 7:30 p m, while nominations for regimental officers proceeded in Akron and surrounding towns.
A young tailor in Cedar Point shared a brief romance with a Loudonville girl that ended abruptly. He later received a mysterious, feminine letter inviting a meeting at North Hever Street, but the recipient was absent. The tale shifts to Army matters as Eight Regiment nominations at Akron display a broken slate and tensions among Majors. Major General Wood narrates a Cuban tale of restraint when reporting a joke in New York and Santiago. Philadelphia Inquirer notes Cabinet make-up rumors for Colonel Stone of Pennsylvania, with a jest about whether he must wear a plug hat at inauguration.
Tuesday notes show Al Wilsop making a short call at the camp and Tracy Leyda with Lula Sidle driving to the lake. Visitors included Joe Sweerey, Lillan Gray, Nellie Baumgardner hosted at Sib Bato, Bert Plank, Harry Branstetter, Gertrude Plank, Clyde Plank, George W. Kingsley with a rose bouquet, Archie Van Meter at the Kingsley tent, Mrs. Hubbard and son as guests, George Kettler of Tex Republican as a guest, and Houtson of Round Lake sending thanks for fish.
Mrs. Mary Shaffer of West Nort Street died suddenly at 43 from heart disease after a day of malaise. Funeral from St. Mary’s Church. Mrs. Sophia Blessing of Blessing Avenue died aged 71 years 9 months after long illness of heart disease. Survived by husband and eight children. Other notices include Mrs. John W. Garahay, 65, who died after a fall involving corsets causing blood poisoning, and a baby boy, Joseph Bentel Day, 10 weeks old, who died of cholera infantum in Cleveland. A 23-year-old man, William Richard, drowned near Fort Wayne. cause unknown.
Correspondents note guests visiting Canaan and nearby areas including Misa Marion Saito and Edith Hoff. Rev. Campbell McKay preached. Rev. Forsythe to serve Jackson and Canaan churches. A big Saturday picnic featured a band, dinner, speeches, and a fund-raising social with twenty six gallons of ice cream and thirty seven dollars raised.
Fire crews responded to a roof blaze at a tool shed near the Catholic Church on the Ohio House block just west of St. Mary’s. Witnesses John Johnson and two other youths with aid from Father Ankisey’s housekeeper battled flames with buckets and kettles, ending the fire before department arrival. damage described as minimal.
A Kentuckian suggests better quality key remedies for the Clay county bane. The Dreyfus case continues with aims to convict on the odd charge. Governor Pingree blasts Alger retirement policy while Michigan issues spark a noisy dispute. Ohio journals note protests over the Philippine War and regimental recruiting.
Wednesday's Daily Toe eoda event conducted by the City society of the Christian Endeavor attracted several hundred attendees. The mandolin club from the University provided music, over 860 people were present, decorations were praised, refreshments were excellent, and the gathering reflected credit on the promoters.
An advertisement touts Allen's Foot Ease as a remedy for sweaty feet and tight gloves. It claims the product keeps feet soft and comfortable and prevents slipping during sports. Physicians and nurses are invited to note its claimed purity and availability at drug and shoe stores, with address in New York.
The Citizens Committee met Saturday night to advance the Wooster and Ashland Railway right of way. Jacob Frick was elected president, W. O. Foss treasurer, and Wom. O. Yeat secretary as plans to hire Alginz Cunningham to secure land between Wooster and Apple Creek begin.
Herman Matz, formerly employed at The Revivalist in Cincinnati, Ohio, is visiting his parents in Mansfeld, Ohio. He has spent a lengthy period away from Cincinnati, with the recent trip marking a return to his former home region.
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