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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1892
Page
3
The home of Simon Miller near Cedar Valley suffered heavy damage from a strong electric storm last Saturday morning. Judge Thomas Beer, father of Dr. J Beer, was named as a candidate for Supreme Judge by the Democratic State Convention.
Telegrams report the death of Dg J. W. Mendenhall and a former Wooster resident. An infant drowns near the Marmot family in Fredericksburg. EB Weaver of Alliance marries Maud D. Miller in Doylestown. Mrs Hosa Weber dies in Arlington New Jersey at 73. Funeral attended by relatives from Detroit Fort Wayne and North Market Street. State Game Warden Britain appoints Philip Elisperman as Wayne county warden amid enforcement of game laws and out-of-season shooting warnings with July 1 start.
Rev N S Albright officiated at a Sabbath ceremony in the Miller block apartments uniting John Keble and Alice Sthedes. A reception followed with guests including Mr and Mrs John Koble Mr and Mrs B F Miller and others. The couple will begin housekeeping on West Liberty Street.
David R. Mowery of Chester Township died Monday morning after a lingering illness with cancer of the face. He was in his 65th year, born on a farm, and spent his life there. He leaves a wife and four children Wm H Mowery Dr A ery J K Mow H A Mowery. Funeral from the home at 10 o clock that morning with services at the church at 10 30 and interment in Reedsburg cemetery.
The summer term of the University opened Monday. Obituaries include Albert Blanchard of Mt. Eaton and Gustave H. Lange of Bloomington now in Poughkeepsie. Local items report a warehouse plan for the C A & O Railway at East Union, Willows harvest, and alumni board elections.
Capt C Martin at Denver reports after inquiry and attorney general advice that the Durstine sliding blind does not infringe any patent and orders a large shipment should be sent at once. The last week’s dispatch nearly filled a car. John Petit, ex-Chippewa township resident, died in Oregon when a horse kicked him after a board pierced the animal. A Wooster University board grants honorary degrees to several clergy and international figures including Rev Kellogg of Toronto and J N Wright of Salinas.
The sixth annual Buchan an family reunion met at Wm Buchanan’s in Savannah on a rainy June day. Fifty six attended a noon dinner, with remarks by President William Lash and Rev Smede. Miss Billa Howey performed, and next year’s gathering is set for James Burnes’ in Cannan on the second Thursday in June 1893.
Wasson issues a public card declaring his candidacy for the Democratic Congressional nomination in the 7th District. He claims Wayne county delegates backed his bid, denounces a convention as biased, and vows to challenge proxies used by the Wayne delegation.
Baltimore and Ohio railway officials led by David Lee and General Superintendent Campbell inspected the Wooster and Lodi railroad last Friday. They discussed extending the line through Holmes County and met Millersburg citizens to gauge support. A large ballast and road bed project using furnace slag is underway, signaling serious B and O involvement.
The Citizen's Cornet Band of Leedsburg plans an ice cream and strawberry festival at Excelsior Hall located two miles east of New Vittsburg on Saturday evening June 25. All residents are invited to attend.
An advertisement extols Ayer's Sarsaparilla as the most potent vegetable alterative for blood cleansing. It claims to be ideal for spring and family use suitable for all ages, emphasizing broad safety and efficacy.
Dr W W Firestone announces a fresh supply of virus 80 vaccine to vaccinate all children brought to him under a Board of Health resolution. John Hurst of Wahoo Nebraska dies aged 43, brother of Amos Ante, formerly of Orrville. He recently turned to religion but died after deep mental distress and violent paroxysms leading to death.
The County Republican Executive Committee met last Friday afternoon and chose officers: Chairman Ross W Funk Secretary E W Newkirk and Treasurer W B Bryson. They recommended appointment of P C Given for short term and E Lucas for long term as Republican members of the County Board of Elections from Doylestown.
Marshallville endured a weekend storm with knee deep water in streets and flooded cellars. C A C tracks washed out culverts and landslides disrupted service while section men patrolled all night. Farmers moved cattle to higher farms to avoid drowning as losses tally slowly.
A severe rainstorm with thunder and lightning struck West Lebanon on Saturday evening. Jno Hoak and Andrew Budd lost barns to fire, Budd’s barn held three horses with one killed. Tyler Lash’s house suffered heavy damage. No insurance on the properties. Several residents were injured but no lives lost.
Marshal Elisperman and Officer Shaffer arrest Walter McCollum, a former Plain township resident, near Ashland county on two warrants for rape of a 14 year old girl and for horse theft. McCollum denies the rape charge and says the horse theft claim is a setup. He will be returned to Huntingdon with Detective Westbrook. The report also notes McCollum’s rumored bigamy and prior escape amid a flood-era rumor that he had drowned. Additionally, the Wooster Board of Education elected Prof. James W. Knott of Columbus as Superintendent of Schools, with a $1700 salary, after a large applicant pool.
The Wooster University Board of Trustees accepts the resignation of John McClellan after many years of service. Since 1866 he has served as trustee and treasurer, guiding funds and growth with integrity. The board honors his long devotion and offers blessings for peaceful years ahead.
The fifth annual reunion drew 195 veterans of the 14th Ohio Volunteer Infantry with many accompanied by wives and friends. Officers reported on finances obituaries and a planned future gathering at Lindsay. Mayor Yost and Maj. Lemmon spoke on past glories and wartime sacrifices as Wooster hosted a bountiful supper and program at the City Opera House.
At the regular meeting present were Woover and Keister with Coover out of town and ill. A petition to change grade on West Henry street was referred to Streets and Alleys. The mayor highlighted sanitary issues at the paper mill pond and Dr. Hart Hoard was tasked to identify the owner and order abatement. A $1,000 bond authorization was adopted to redeem funds from Mrs. R. K. B. Wasson for street purposes. J. J. Van Nest was ordered to repair a Columbus avenue crossing. West Vine Street property owners were ordered to lay sidewalks within thirty days. Capt. J. H. Kauke urged widening West Henry street amid B. & O. officials’ visit. Bentz moved to condemn property and assess damages after improvement. referred to the City Solicitor. Grass cutting at High School Park referred to Parks. City Clerk Adams to be paid $300 yearly for City Opera House services. Bentz moved settlement with Milier & Peckinpaugh for unreported attractions. State Line Sewer Pipe Co. to be paid $800 for West Liberty street sewer pipe. Landers & Hetson awarded paving contract for West Liberty street. State Line fire brick resolution adopted. Janitor Reed to repay defective gutters on City Hall.
List of letters remaining uncalled for at the Wooster Ohio post office for the week ending June 20 1892 Adams Miss Rosehalett AF Baker Harry King Mrs Lots up Mr Long W O French E L Martin Mire stehminn ockett Bros Pahtenn Persons must pay and state date of advertisement Samuel Metzler P M
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