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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1895
Page
3
A speaker extols the monument as a tribute to American soldiers, especially the private, praising courage and endurance shown over four years of war. The address notes the monument’s role in instilling patriotism, mentions global influence, and lauds donors. A long Roll of Honor lists names and units from various divisions and wars, honoring fallen and living servicemen.
A group of Wooster anglers paused business Thursday for a shoot at glass balls near the B and A depot. Participants listed include Oberlin, Whitaker, Esanelman, McAtney, Ginek, Taylor, Menny, and Prekinpsugh with scores ranging from 3 to 12. The Republican daily notes the event as a local pastime.
Comrades gathered for Memorial Sabbath at Given Post church on North Buckeye street to honor dead in the Civil War. Rev J. S. Hogs cites Christian duty in war, discusses how faith sustained soldiers, home prayers, and Christian commissions aiding troops, noting 180000 Confederate conversions and widespread revival.
The district delegates report Zanesville treated visitors well and showed enthusiasm as Bushnell became the party standard bearer. In the seventh district balloting Hoyt, Nash, and others received votes while Nash held one delegate. J M Ickes notes the Newark Tribune coverage.
Reduced rates offer extensive excursion opportunities across the United States via the Pennsylvania Lines. Tickets at 1 cent per mile and special return limits apply for events in Decatur Illinois Roanoke Virginia Cleveland Chattanooga Denver Baltimore Louisville and other cities. Public access allowed. agents provide details and exact dates May through September with potential extensions by arrangement.
The Stark County jury acquitted Mrs. Snell of Wooster on conspiracy charges after a six hour deliberation in Canton. Judge McCarty had completed two-branch arguments, with ex-Prosecutor Matz opening for the State and defense led by Judge W R Day and Henry W Harter. The case involved Wooster figures and a longstanding trial for conspiracy to kill Wm A Mackey. A Canton special said conviction seemed unlikely given reasonable doubt in a woman’s favor.
Michael Mauer of Wooster Electric Light Co. lost his barn and most contents including a horse hogs dog and game chickens in a fire near Palmer Street shortly after 4 p m as Memorial exercises began. The blaze halted by a passing freight train delayed fire crews. damage estimated at 404 dollars with no insurance. Authorities believe children started the fire.
The Committee of Arrangements met and named Wooster ladies to attend at headquarters and bring carriages for June 5. A long list of names follows, with assignments and mentions of resorts along the New Jersey coast, Atlantic City to Cape May, and other popular destinations via the Pennsylvania lines. Details include train routes, connections to Newport, Martha’s Vineyard, and northern resorts, with calls to contact a Pennsylvania Line Ticket Agent for rates and schedules.
The Century Club held its seventh annual banquet at the First Presbyterian assembly rooms with Toastmaster K. Davis and a program themed on the seventh year. Speakers included J T Wisner and F N Hickok, with recitation by Ming H Brown and a male quartet. Hosting duties by President Dawson complemented a well catered event noted as the club’s most enjoyable to date.
A good definition of news is unstated events of present interest. The best example is an ideal newspaper delivered at your door about supper time. The cited publication is Tir DAILY REPUBLICAN, offered for a mere two cents, a marvel of progress for any city man who values its content and timely delivery.
Mrs. Mary Jacobs files suit against her mother-in-law Mrs. David Jacobs for 84000 damages claiming May 28 1845 the defendant enticed her husband away and retained him at the Jacobs home harming her affection and peace of mind. Attorney A J Thomas represents the plaintiff. The couple married a little over a year earlier when he was 18. The item ends with a local note about Wooster circulation.
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