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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1895
Page
2
Frayed OCR text notes advertisers urged to send money and solicit rates and estimates, with all communications to The Republican. The fragment references the Dairy and The Republican newspaper context.
Governor Bushnell and Lieutenant Governor Jones lead the ticket along with Auditor Walter Gilbert, Supreme Judge Thaddeus A Minshall, State Treasurer Samuel B Campbell, Attorney General Frank B Kennett, Public Works Edwin L. Lybarger, and Clerk of the Supreme Court Josiau B. Allen as the slate for the Ohio ballot in Clark and surrounding counties.
The Wayne County Republican slate lists county commissioner candidates Wi M Rudy Jacob A Miller J Marsh McDowell for county treasurer J B Overholt C Given and William C Orr for other posts Irving Mackey and David F Gresser seek representative seats On infirmary director Hep les Congress Township and M H H Dodd in Burbank are named A note to Wooster about a large industry near locating here urges civic support and a quick return to growth plus broader political references and pension discussions from the era.
A call for frank courteous discussion invites input from gentlemen and ladies alike. The author stresses there is no political aim, only the greatest good for the greatest number, urging readers to join in and share opinions and practical knowledge.
Samuel L. Scott, 24, brakeman on the Wheeling and Lake Erie line, fell between cars while switching from the N Y P O track to the W L E main line at Creston. He lived about two hours, suffered severe chest injuries and a lost right hand. An inquest was held by Squire Bechtel. Scott was formerly employed after a prior hand injury and leaves a step-sister and step-brother. His remains were taken to the home of Mr. Splecher in Creston for funeral arrangements.
Wheat seven cents today. Papers for Camp to complete his road to Jeromeville were signed Monday. Will Fisher of West Liberty street has gone to Harrisburg Pennsylvania where he will be wedded to Daniel Brandstetter the blacksmith. Mrs Louisa Vorlath and daughter Miss Gertrude of Bucyrus are guests at the home of the Misses Stein. East Liberty street a social will be given by the Christian Endeavor Society at Miss Martha Horns on North Bever Street Thursday evening June 27. Refreshments will be served. Home advertisements crowded in upon THE WEEKLY REPUBLICAN at almost the last moment today crowding out article after article already in type that will need to wait until next week when all will be cared for. Henry Rudy of Walton bought Polka N four year old by Nugget for $25 and Frank Garman paid $20 for Artie Killbuck two year old by Alma Tone and $116 for Arizona two year old by Arbiter at the disappointing horse sale conducted by the Canton Live Stock Co. Wayne county as the scene of possible extensions is interested in the Wadsworth Electric Railway organized with directors from Wadsworth Cleveland Barberton and others. Wooster Commandery No. 48 K T last night conferred the order of Temple and Malta on three postulants. Among the out of town heights present were County Clerk L G Barton J A McDowell Z T Duer C F Lathey of Millersburg E A Briton West Salem Hi K Brady Allegheny Va W H Oliver Salem WA Vorter J H Geesaman S B Hague H C Teagle of Shreve I P E Seas and E P Williams of Orrville. The orders closed with the usual banquet.
Fountain Hill letters urge higher teacher pay to attract quality staff and praise a director's stand while noting a district plan to cut wages to 238 monthly the writer warns of negative outcomes if pay remains low. P. E. McConnell closes his term at No 1 school. Ohio railroad excursion fares announced for July 4th period with sale dates and return validity.
June 5 notes from Wooster area recount visits by Albert Rottman and relatives, church Children’s Day events, and local social notices. Burglary at Garmon’s warehouse and community plans for upcoming services, festivals, and gatherings are listed along with numerous town residents’ activities and travels.
June 24 report notes over 31 dollars taken, but crowd exceeded expectations. Armstrong injury may be lifelong. Dr. Warner attends. Edmond of Cleveland, former local resident, buried their little daughter. Various local events, visits, and school notes follow, with rain easing drought and community activities continuing.
Readable parts describe a June or Sunday visit by Clark Stock and his wife Mabel, with James Douglad, and mention Harry Homan from Sawickly Virginia. The text references Sabbath services and a home gathering, with scattered phrases about families and travel.
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