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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1899
Page
2
The piece reviews international events from the Dreyfus trial to Cuban policy, notes American sentiment on Philippine resistance, and argues for a western Speakership candidate while praising republican principles. It comments on Franco American tensions and social theories with a tone of editorial reflection.
In Shreve, Co H held an election Monday evening reelecting Captain A. B. Critchfield the oldest captain by service in the Ohio National Guard. First Lieutenant 8 M Swarts, with two years to serve, is the oldest lieutenant in years of service. Brown Craig was elected Second Lieutenant.
A large brick structure on West Main Street Orrville opposite the Hard House was badly damaged by fire between 1 and 2 a.m. The building stored wagons and buggies and served as a saleroom for Osborn harvester. Firemen saved most of the staff. owners carried 1300 dollars insurance. Fire origin remains a mystery.
Mrs. Sophia Stead of Grant City Worth Co Missouri, sister of Mrs Hannah Doriand, visits relatives and friends in the region. She notes conditions are calm yet travel remains slow and uncertain as she plans to return next year.
Memorial Day exercises conducted by Dearie Post 490 with grave rituals for Revolutionary veteran John Davidson. Smithville High School and Normal Commencement events featured speeches music and diplomas with local families and teachers noted as attendees and participants.
In Applecreek Wooster Republican reports a death at Applecreek and notes two local families at a funeral. Arrangements are made for the township picnic at Center district next Saturday with Smithville and Applecreek bands expected. Ed and Lee Hamaker of Canton attend the Elmira Clark funeral. An older resident died last Thursday. David Bale collapsed after burial duties and died at home. Mrs. Lillian Clark Steele returns to Fredericksburg. Presbyterians repair parsonage fences on June 6. News mentions local illness and engagements, plus last week’s events and miscellany from West End.
In Creston Iowa the municipal election drew debate over temperance and an open saloon. Voters faced a restricted ticket, with churches and citizens pressuring the mayor and council to pass a prohibitory ordinance. Local outsiders also urged influence to keep liquor out.
A patchwork of local items reports on church and school events, funerals, political notes, and social visits. Mentions of Rev Nuffziger, Mrs. Johnson’s funeral, Epworth League activities, and various residents visiting or traveling are mixed with brief notices of agriculture, road work, and summer resort activity.
Jane Yoder and wife visit from Indiana. Mrs. Jonathan Hostetter Jr. assists uncle Jonathan at a building project. Susan Speicher of Orrville visits and Mr. and Mrs. Martin Maw and daughter host. John Gantt returns to Pittsburgh. No. 7 residents attend Iver Brethren feast at Paradise Union. Gospel meeting at No. 7 ends Sunday. Jacob Hebman raises the review barn with eight men helping. School reports a plenteous term with Miss Eaton as teacher and all well. Weather and local notices follow.
Vague OCR fragment mentions rising trends and unclear references to persons and places. Details are unreadable, few concrete facts or proper nouns remain identifiable in this clipped text.
Cleveland firms led the bidding with totals around 31,000 to 40,000 dollars for street paving work. The council opened the sealed bids and will decide the contractor by Monday evening.
A lifegaring crew member J.O. Balbb saved a child from a watery grave during a Thursday incident. The K U T MM festival drew strong attendance and financial gains of 27 15 net 837 38, aiding the upper hall project. Local clergy and citizens praised Doctor B G Raodebsanogo for trusted medical care over years. Community events included a Strawberry festival and planned talks at Uverton with proceeds supporting a worthy cause.
Soldier WILL Gross writes from Manila detailing march to front, battles with insurgents, heavy skirmishes, and lingering sickness among veterans. He notes barracks, heat, and a long voyage with one death at sea, praising courage of the regiment and hope for peace despite ongoing fighting.
A historical notice outlines updated passenger train times on the Pennsylvania Lines. It lists departures and arrivals around 10:29 a.m. and 10:24 p.m., with application details for inquiries to G. I. Leyda, ticket agent in Worcester.
A June 4 campus event in Smithville featured a cornet band and readings by Miss Beckie Reading, Claribel Derr, Mrs. Dr. Morgan, Miss Cassidy, and Miss Caskey. Willard I. Coaffie of East Union and Hon. Charles Workman spoke on intelligence and reminiscences, followed by diplomas, an orchestra, and a final benediction to close after midnight.
The Het of Scetters lists remaining Wooster Ohio post office staff and assigns duties for Tuesday January 6 1899. Names include Miss Ida T. Ackerman and L. Fuattery P M among others.
Grain-O is a tasty nourishing beverage advertised as a coffee substitute free from its injurious properties. It strengthens digestion and nerves and can be enjoyed by children and adults alike. Priced about 15 to 25 cents.
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