The Wooster Republican Local News Request
The paper calls for new correspondents to fill gaps where writers are absent or unheard. It urges readers to report for silent correspondents and maintain steady coverage across communities.
02 Jun 1897
Page 1
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1897
Page
1
The paper calls for new correspondents to fill gaps where writers are absent or unheard. It urges readers to report for silent correspondents and maintain steady coverage across communities.
A second Overton car of corn was sent May 14 to the Christian Herald New York for India relief. About 32 tons of grain, 1100–1200 bushels of corn, and seven bushels of wheat were shipped with funds totaling 3028 dollars. Local churches and individuals donated money and grain, a substantial portion contributed free sacks, and loading was aided by local merchants and the community effort.
Canton May 19 A local rail dispute centers on Ashland and Wooster Railroad plans. Reported short line from Ashland to Beach City may extend toward Mineral Point, Canal Dover, or Alliance to connect with Cleveland Pittsburgh routes. Pennsylvania interests alleged, but the most credible account says the line would run west to Pittsburg for freight with easy grades, affecting the Et. Wayne corridor.
The Century Club Wooster defied tradition at its annual May banquet, with women leading program elements and signatures replacing the usual liturgy. Daughters of members attended as autograph cards circulated, revealing a rare public shift toward female prominence in a masculine scholarly circle.
Ohio Farmers Jubilee Day committees meet to finalize arrangements for the Wednesday event. The parade includes five companies of the kth O. N.G. and a military escort for Governor Bushnell. Banquet secured for 240 guests at City Park Pavilion with tickets allocated to guests and vendors. Guards to be posted on Madison avenue bridge to warn of approaching trains.
A Toledo man involved in theft confesses partial ownership and promises to surrender stock valued around 350 dollars. Authorities say early publication hindered uncovering other suspects, but hope future findings will resolve the case. Separate horse sale notes report a 1000 dollar stallion and strong prices for drivers and cattle.
An old notice from Darton dated March 12 1896 promotes Dr Hand's Colic Cure for infant wind colic. The testimonial claims the product cured the baby without bottles and advocates purchasing Dr Tand's remedies at all druggists for 25 cents.
Miss Helen Donnelly of Cleveland, granddaughter of Walter F. Clark, inherits in the will of Amanda M. Donnelly filed for probate. The will leaves government bonds valued at 65,000 dollars, 5,000 dollars and a diamond ring to Helen if she survives. daughter Marie Bennett receives much of the remainder, including bonds kept as an investment. Jenole Greene gets 15,000 dollars and a solitaire ring. Marie Bennett also receives the residue. Guardian H Q Benson is appointed for the estate.
A home remedy article warns grippe and influenza are dangerous and can lead to pneumonia. It outlines symptoms including cough fever chest pain and potential hemorrhage and promotes Lightning Bot Dops as a specific treatment for colds grippe and hoarseness.
A vintage ad touts Te aldwell a Syrup Pepsin as a perfect laxative and digestive cordial. It claims relief from stomach and digestive complaints for children, offering a 100 trial bottle and 50 cent and one dollar sizes sold by Laubach and Boyd.
Wooater Knights Templars headed by the Citizens Band left this morning for Ascension Day services. A near full list shows Chas M Gray and wife Harry Brady Geo J Schwartz and wife J Johnston and wife Zl Geiselman Geo Keppel and wife Jesse McClallan George Laubach and wife Sam Boyd and wife W Derr and wife E D McIntyre and wife L P Ohliger and Matt Smith W D Foss and avid Nics and wife F M and wife A B Lehman T H wife Leon Firestone Miss Alicestone J B Miller and wife Fired Miller Fred Leopold J P Van Noat and wife Will Ronteov Hy B Ode kirk
Jury commissioners HU Zimmerman J F Litton Ithley Franks and W C Orr prepared a list of names for Wayne County jurors for the coming year. The alphabetically arranged roster covers townships including Paint Sugarcreek Milton West Salem and Wooster with numerous residents named for possible service in county court terms.
Rey and Mrs E M Gffe and children of Rasioot Egypt, visiting in Mhersbourg, have resided in Egypt about eight years.
New civil suits filed in Wave County Courts begin proceedings with various parties and claims. The docket shows active litigation and pending actions, reflecting ongoing disputes in civil matters across the county.
A Wayne County docket shows numerous civil actions, appeals, and divorces filed. Cases involve entities such as The Ohio law participants, creditors, executors, administrators, and various defendants. Amounts claimed range from small balances to thousands, with actions including set asides of wills, partitions, fraudulent conveyances, cognovit judgments, and equitable relief sought in multiple listed docket numbers.
The Oldest Homs Weekly in Wayne County debuts a bold claim to lead local news coverage, pledging stronger reporting and broader reach than any competing paper in the area.
The State vs John Levers case closed abruptly as the defense rested with two witnesses. Judge Taggart charged the jury. no further argument followed. Later orders granted new trial motions for Elselman and Berry, plus sentencing for Berry and a guilty plea for Keega. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and Dr. Fowler's Wild Strawberry are advertised.
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