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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1895

Page

3

Odd Fellows Day marks Wooster Lodge 50th anniversary

Wooster observes Odd Fellows Day to celebrate 50 years of Wooster Lodge No. 42 with a parade from the Square to City Park. A large crowd, music by George & Mongey Band and Orrville Band, speeches by local and visiting dignitaries, and a pavilion program highlight the anniversary events.

Odd Fellows Wooster Thomas Spooner Order of Odd Fellowship England America Washington Baltimore Thomas Wildey Wayne County the Wooster Lodge Providence Wooster Lodge Orrville Cornet George & Mongey Canton Wright No. 77 Forbes Alcock Wit Spooner New Yark City ML Spooner Wayne County Fair P. Wenesa Stryker Mysteries of Oddfellowship BM McCoy Neal, Mo A Sherrick J. W Kiplinger Rly Iupert W Ss. Webner Keeler West Salem Zimmerman Fox Leech Mohican John Martin Lake Fork J A Hamilton Wm. Xoppeg Greenamyer J. RB. Beals A. M. Brenneman Cedar Lodge Orrville Yoder Frank Kester

Weeding and field visits at the State Experiment Station

Visitors from Applecreek and Ashland toured the station grounds and grove reporting a picnic with 20 to 30 people. Prof J B Eberly of Sharon and Prof F M Webster from Sandusky noted weed samples including horse nettle and bindweed. Russian thistle spreads from Osborn to Lucas and Ft W C R lines with 300 fungus boxes sent from Wooster and 200 more queued. The new Administration Building progresses with the front foundation nearly finished and rear work well underway.

Applecreek J. B. Eberly Sharon Osborn Greene County Lucas On Ft. W Wooster F. M. Webster Sandusky

Meat theft arrest unsettles Medina county area

Marshal Ellsperman arrested John Ney near Burbank amid a meat theft probe linked to Chester Congress and Canaan townships. Ney, who claimed Plymesser hired him to fetch meat, was released after exonerating statements. Josiah Linn and wife confessed to stealing meat and identified two hams as theirs, sold to a local grocer by Plymesser.

Marshal Ellsperman Burbank John Ney Medina County Ney Chester Congress Canaan Joseph Plymesser Plymesser Benj Josiah Linn Homer Plymeaser

Ordination of Wooster youth opens China mission path

In Kauke chapel Wooster Presbytery ordains Rev David Wallard Lyon as international Y M C A secretary bound for Ningpo China to evangelize young men. The service features Rev S M Glenn and Rev A W Verner, with Dr S J Kirkwood and Rev J P Hutchison in attendance. Lyon, born in China, is to join his missionary family and depart with his bride for June 26 after August 20 plans were shifted.

Presbyterian Church Kauke Chapel Wooster J.P. Hutchison Shreve Alexander Scott West Salem Hutchison Scott F. Scovel Wooster University Samuel M.glenn Bloomington A. W. Verner Applecreek J. Kirkwood Univerty of J. C. Proctor Morrison India David Stewart Zacatecas Presbytery Mexico W.C. Newell Kinsman, C Chicago W. M. Campbell Glenn Verner Scovel Hutchinson Westminster Church Rey Verner Willard Christian Associations of America China David Wallard Lyon Proctor Lyon Chiis YMCA Rey D. Lyon Willow Street D N Lyon Oo Choo University of Wooster Willard Lyon Cumaade Athenian Society McCormick Theological Seminary Orient J. C. White C Ga Moodey’s Institute Pekin Vancouver West Miss McGaw Evanston Ill Mission Feild Ningpo Mateer 8. N. Mateer

Wooster Republican Advertisement Notice 1895

Copy for advertisements must be in by 12:00 oclock noon to insure insertion on that day. Faex Noroxs will be on the DAILY and WEEKLY REFUSSA CAN of 6 festivals sales etc. when the tiny ills programmes tickets etc charged by office otherwise regular rates. Wednesday July 1 1895.

Isaac

Republican Primary Polling Places and Times Listed

Names Gideon Musser Stella Zaring John Schlagel Clara Kook Perry Hoffman Almeda Miller Thomas Winkler and Emma Beller appear in a notice for a Republican Primary voter event. A polling place is set at Golden Corners in Canaan township with Clinton township second precinct voting August 10 from 2 to 7 pm. East end meets at Shreve and west end at the old Crist mill Newkirk's.

Gideon Musser Stella Zaring John Schlagel Clara Kook Perry P Hoffman Almeda Miller Thomas Winkler Ekmma Beller Golden Corners Canaan Township Clinton Township Shreve

Improvements prove flour trials with Schumacher product

A newspaper notices tests of Schumacher flour claiming superior bread yield and quality. Craighead & Co. are named Wooster agents handling the product.

Schumacher Craighead & Co Wooster

Declines to be a Candidate for County Commissioner

A Wooster letter from July 29 1895 shows J Mans McDowell declining to run for County Commissioner at the caucus praising supporters and promising to reciprocate later. Also notes uncalled for letters in the Wooster post office week ending July 27 1845 and a local amateur ball game with teams Fats and Leans on the Fair Grounds next Friday with lineups and free admission.

In the Wooster P.O Pepe Mra Madsyn Brintnall T M Sommersvillte Bon Cambell Patrick Stanffer Mary Clark Chas A Wagner F H Davis Jegale B

City Park concert and dance draws large crowd

The George and Mougey Band and City Opera House Orchestra opened the new City Park with a concert last night for about 800 attendees and a dance from 9 pm to 1 am for over 100 revelers. Acoustics impressed musicians while electric lighting added a pretty nightly scene. Some Market Street residents complained of noise after midnight.

New City Park George & Mougey City Opera House Market Street

Dr. G L King Oculist at Yoder House Tuesday

Dr. G L King Oculist will be at the Yoder House on Tuesday August 13 with August 1 7 10. A short route to continued business success is through the advertising columns of THE REPUBLICAN a paper which reaches all the people.

G. L. King Yoder House THE Republican, & Paper

Oil on top of Orrville hill yields stronger flow deeper

Time REPUBLICAN Orrville correspondent reports J M Mc Dowell drilled for water on south hill. At 73 feet he found a flow but drilled to 81 feet where a stronger flow and oil rock were found. Driller Joseph Markley to sample rock for the State Chemist. McDowell and assistants await chemist analysis after sampling the rock and water. Oil wells in Wayne County: land leasing around Canaan Creston and Jackson for Akron projects. 1760 acres leased. drilling due in two years or land forfeited. Whitmyer and others claim the oil belt offers great prospects. If realized, Creston would gain vast benefits due to rail facilities. Funeral of Mrs Daniel Funck held Saturday at 3:30 pm with Rev Charles Sterron and Dr W Criley officiating. floral tributes noted from Everett Club, Kappa Alpha Theta, and others. pallbearers listed. out-of-town relatives named.

George & Mongey Chippewa Lake Wooster Iron Hall Memb Northeastern Ohio Volunteer Firemen’s Association Martin’s Ferry Wooster Liberty Street Progressive Farmer's Club Judge Welker's Park John Martin Massillon Adam Look Harry H. Miller City Opera House Miller George Fulmer Eaton Ila Charles White Orrville Geo. B. Herring White Bowman Street Ambrose Biffle Loudonville M. L. Smyper Juffle Yoder Charles Herron Troy Presbyterian Church Martin Funck Wm. Carnes Jesse McClellan K. T. Bechtel J. S. Caskey K T. Bechtel Wooster Cemetery J. B. McQuigg Cleveland Hervey Hubbell Fredericksburg C. M. Taylor Charles Curry Samuel Taylor Barberton Wm. Avnat Lima Frances Lucas Chautauqua N. Y Frank Young and Soo Frank Grey Congress Daniel Scher Hiram Fisher, Jr A.S. McClure St. Clair Flats T. W. Orr, Esq George T. Rankin, Jr Akron Carl White North Market Street J. H. Brown Lakes Harry Taylor J.B. Taylor W. A. Miller Lee Durstine Cedar Rapids Jacob Durstine Auditor Marshall Atlantic City R. M. Hutchison Canton Wm. Groff Mamie Hazel Maxwell Millersburg Mary Swarts Spring Street Thaddeus Stuchel Anderson Pittsburg Irons Geo. Smith and Tamly A. B. Scobey Charles l Palmer Jacob Palmer Pittsburg Avenue Will Palmer Seville Times J .O Munn Des Moines Levi Thomas Jefferson James T. Atkinson West Liberty Street Bright A. J. Imhoff Urbana Daniel Funcek Frank Miller Olive McMillen J T Shields Joseph Mckeal Philadelphia Charles W. van Nest Mansfield Republican J M McDowell South Hill Joseph Markley Mrarkley Mr. McDowell David Shumyer Canaan Creston Jackson Akron Projectors Creston Journal Whitmyer Ohio Daniel Funck Charles Sterron W Criley Everett Club Myy Charles Jobe Xenta Ohio Soldiers and Sailors’ Orphan 8 Hiome Edward Smith Xenis Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity Wooster Temple Rathbone Sisters A McDonald W J Muthos W D Tyler H A. Hoffstott A I T Metz Charles F Barrett Orrin Stoker

English Lutheran Sunday School Field Day at Highland Park

The German Evsogeival Sabbath School and congregation hold their annual field day in Highland Park on Wednesday July 31 and Thursday August 1. The program features many races including a 100 yard dash free for all and various class contests with multiple names listed as participants and judges.

Highland Park Kase Ball Methodists Vf Lutherans Laura Knoger Luther Hoffman Criley Shipley Frank Cerlach Wooh Waters Patterson Kitza Reddick Lass Amelia Mcarthur John T Boyd Karl Overholt Leslie Lawrence Lerch Myar John Hoffman

Public sale of late Wil lam C Rice farm at Wooster

The valuable farm in Wayne county near Wooster will be sold at public auction at the Court House on August 17, 1895. Two tracts, 120 acres and 57 acres, are offered separately with appraisals of 6000 and 30 dollars per acre. Terms: one third cash, one third in one year, balance later. Inquiry to A D Metz, Wooster.

Willam C. Rice Court House Wooster Ohio Wayne County A. D Metz U. Wll

Doctor Kutchin Heals Nine Year Tumor Without Cuttings

Terre Haute resident William Dibert testifies a right cheek tumor on his son Grover vanished after using a white medicine from specialist Dr. Kutchin. Neighbors doubted success yet the tumor reportedly disappeared with no pain. Kutchin to visit Wooster next on Wednesday Aug 7 for free consultation at Hotel Yoder.

Grover Home Kutchin William Dibert Terre Haute, V Champaign Co Wooster Yoder

Old Friends Join for 102d Regiment Reunion in Akron

Long list of reunions and gatherings across Ohio, led by the 102d Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry reunion in Akron on Aug 15 and 16 with campfire program, music, speeches, and officer elections. Also notes multiple family reunions in Summit Wayne Medina and Stark counties, and Society news from Wooster and Beta Theta Pi convention.

102D Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry Akron Campfre G. A. HK. Hall Harper Geo. Mitchell W.N Fletcher 102D Decatur Ala Jno F. Hudson David Henderson E F Laggart Frank J Prame Geo. W. Dettrich Jas Afarshall Wayne Holmes Ashland Hichford Summit County Akron Jemrat Detloff Danial DeHoff Asnaburg Ith Dover CheRamanga Christianburg Stratton Tolertons Salem Hall Long Lake L’ark Falor-McCoy Chippewe Lake Baughman-Harter Lovgie Park Summit Medina Stark Frederick Family Courier Silver Lake Swigart Long Lake Park Carmary Bhiler Luna Lake

Bride Deserted by Husband in 1891 Divorce Plea

Susan Ebinger seeks divorce from Herbert Ebinger Myre in Wayne County Court of Common Pleas alleging marriage on Oct 2 1891 at Marshal Ellsperman office by Mayor W C Yost and ongoing willful absence and failure to support their child Mabel four, with alimony requested. Ira Ebinger previously known as Susan Hagerman now in Cuyahoga Falls.

Marshal Ellsperman W. C. Yost Wayne County Mabel Ira Ebinger Susan i Hagerman Cuyhoga Falls

Wooster Markets GAIN MARKET Items and prices listed

Corrected by Craighead & Co dealers in Groceries and provisions. Produce prices include Batter per pound Eggs per dozen Hams and Shoulders per pound Cheese per pound Potatoes onions salt and other staples. Wheat Rye Corn Clover seed Wood and other farm items priced per unit.

Wooster Frick Tyler Deaers Barney Craighead & Co Io Groceries Visions Choice

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ADD Belford Meulure & Hinton Cleveland, Akron & Columbus Railroad Brice Mary Murdock Ocean City Bbywu Mathew B. McClure H. A. Maize Florence Round Lake Plimpton Holmes County Josiah Hartzell Sh. J Ralph Hartzell Denver Col L. M. Kuhns Washington, D. C H. L John Trapes J. Sanderson James T. B. Keeler Fred McKinney Lakeside John Wesley Joe James A. Moore Alliance Marshal Elisperman Delia Megaw Mt. Union College J. L. Gray South Bever Samuel T Plumer Joseph C. Plumer Plumer Harvey Bechtel J. F. Runkie West Virginia Zella Fulmer Verrysville J. W. Keller Henry Leiner Winesburg Harding & Co City Park E Baumgardner Wooster Music W Mather Isaac Johnson Wooster and Warner Wooster Hand Barron Canal Fulton New York City Keys HO Barron Canal Fulton Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station Hin David Willard Lyon Sines Thureh 1St Presbyterian Church Charlies Herron East Liverpool Chattanooga Tenn Herron Christ Calvary A. Hilla W. W. Criley Simon Wittenburg College Kaltzly Imhoff Lutheran Synod D. K. James Congregational Church Wyoming Collegiate Institute Wyoming Ladies Society German Evangelical Church Westminster the Wooster Republican I Republican Printing CO East Liperty Street Heebe's Time Reet Fats K. T Bechtel Lemuel Jeffries E. Hk. Geiselman Abe Plank Dr. Lehr L. J. Bolus E. K.geiselman and & Harding & Co Daily Republican Albright and Wharlin Henry Ream Roland Bachtel George Helga Comet U. Notes I W Hay S’latters N McMillin Pennsylvania Homer Graven Nashville Grosjean Dr Kirkwood St H. McQuilkin Henderson Mra Kirkwood Johnshooking University Annette Thackwell Dayton S E FP. White F.N McMillin Ida W. Woessler Masaillon O E. Smith East Bowman Street Frances Glenn Carey L. Gregory Indiana Curiaco Beta Theta Pi Chicago Beach J. Cal Hanna Columbus Alpha Lambda Chapter C. J. McCairmet Cincinnati A.N Grant Indianapolis W. H Avastin W. L. Warwick Mansillon William Boughton Athens John J Lentz Alpha Lambda W. O. Massey H. A. Williams J. D. Remy New York White Sulphur Springs W Va Cleveland Weekly Leader Cail Reetymaan Oilee Republican Daily Wooster Markets Jucyrus Telegraph W L. Vehrath Gertrude W.h.wiler Clapper Printing House South Market Street Plavn East Liberty St Wheels Gondushon Ghurnade Buckeye St McClure & Hinton Publicuare Will Berksport Sure Fit Archer House Wm. Muschenich Jacob Fischer Brick’s Block Woosrrg Sichley’s W.H. H. Sichley Frick's Memorial Block Harry Gallery Ncum Sou
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