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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1894
Page
3
The notice lists advertisement submission by noon for June 27 1894 printing at 12 East Liberty Street. It details that entertainments festivals sales and programs will be published in the Daily Weekly Republican or a wealth office. All notices not printed will be charged at regular rates.
In this week’s notes, Daniel Harrington now owns the Dick Lee restaurant at the depot. Weather turns clear after thunder showers yesterday afternoon, temp falls from 92 to 72 in twenty minutes. Local political action includes a large populist meeting in Franklin Township and grocers agreeing to close on July 4.
The Tus Republican announces printing will move to Tuesday evening in honor of the holiday. Office hours close Wednesday and no business will be conducted that day. Submissions should reach by Tuesday morning, or Monday if possible. Advertisers urged to bring parrots rugs materials to 87 East Liberty Street Wooster Ohio.
The Wooster post office lists uncalled letters for the week ending June 23 1894 including Lyle C Brockway Jennie M Rutter Charles W Gilbert Emily Shaber and several others. Recipients must state they are advertised and provide the date of advertisement to claim letters.
We the undersigned grocers of Wooster agree to close our faces of business on the evening of July 3 and remain closed until the morning of July for the observance of the leet holiday. Names include John Johnston digas McClure Craighead and Co HH McClusran J Teister and Bro J UH Taylor John S. Vaskey Nella Bros W H Maurer F Firestone Co M S Goodman.
Miss Cora Group of Wayne township was saved from serious injury by a freight brakeman named Kyley who jumped from a moving train to grab her as she stepped onto the platform. The wheels barely touched her lower limbs before she was pulled aside, leaving her shocked but unharmed. Witnesses praise the brakeman for rare coolness and quick judgment.
Several injuries and property damage from weekend mishaps. Fran Myers of Shreve suffered a badly bruised right shoulder and was taken to his son Addison Myers in the city. Miss Mary Hammer’s East Howman Street home was damaged by lightning. she was only slightly shocked. A Shelly child in Plain township escaped death after being knocked down by a horse, injuring his left arm. Ben Smith of the old Shelly farm broke his left arm from a fall. In the Boy’s Fair parade Van Eshelman suffered bruises after his pony stumble. Criley sustained similar injuries.
Akron church notes report St Pauls German Lutheran plans to build four new churches and Rev William Shultz installed as regular pastor of First Re formed church of Massillon. Junior League of Shreve M E church to host an ice cream festival June 0. Shreve Ladies of the Christian church plan July 4 ice cream strawberries and cake for church benefit. Twelve baptisms near Jefferson performed in a large pool. Judge H B Swartz invited to address Baptist Youth Union in Toronto July 10. Wayne county fair grounds Jubilee July 7 to 16 for Second Baptist Church of mace. Rev F G San to preach in Kauke Chapel as he returns from Persia mission. Rev Mrs Mumma to resume services in Creston Ui church. Franklin Avenue M E of Cleveland calls Rev a Hantein pillar of Toledo to succeed Rev E O Bax ton. J W Bomich from Creston to Orrville summer then Springfield in fall. Sixth annual convention of the Fifth General Conference of Ep is amid large Akron gathering.
A garbled OCR fragment notes Ewing and Go and mentions a lawn mower sharpened device. It appears as a local notice or brief item with uncertain names and actions. The readable elements reference a mower or sharpening service and a company placeholder, but specifics are unclear.
News of the schools reports widespread discontent over reduced teacher salaries in multiple townships. Fredericksburg superintendent Webb runs a large summer normal, while boards in East Union, Baughman, Franklin, Salt Creek, Chippewa, Milton, and other townships appoint or rehire teachers for the coming year. The Wayne County teachers institute is planned for August in Wooster with J W Knott and J Burns as instructors and M Joss McElroy directing music.
In Wayne and Canaan townships Geo K Rouch and others sought to overturn a county ruling on the Canaan Wayne ditch. The jury sustained the County Commissioners after a three day hearing before Judge Afo Clarran. Plaintiffs argued the cleaned ditch would drain lands but too deep digging could ruin muck lands. About 40 witnesses testified. MCC Rouch and Frank Taggart represented plaintiffs. Benjamin asone defended. A motion for new trial was filed by George Massoni. Massoni, who killed Mike, remains in danger after a fatal saloon confrontation with four Italians including a brother of the murdered man. Massoni fears re-arrest and plans to leave Wooster for safety, lacking meals to sustain him.
The Wooster District Epworth League met at the Shreve Methodist Church for its annual convention. Delegates from Wayne County and parts of surrounding counties attended, with committees formed for nominations, resolutions, and the Epworth Herald, while Rev Mather spoke on John Wesley and the League’s aims. A sunrise service and multiple papers followed, concluding with elections and district statistics.
John L Quick, once cashier of the Loudonville Banking Co, fled to Canada after a grand jury indicted him for embezzling 4900 from the estate. He was spotted in Ashland then West Salem, ultimately at his brother Cyrus Quick's home near Plimpton. Local pursuit followed by a Loudonville arrest in a case that shocked the community and raised fears of larger liabilities.
The valley of musketry last night by Co D in Wooster marked respect to William Annat. Annat was elected an honorary member for kindness shown to the Wooster City Guards at Glencoe. Lt. F C Lee and Lt Hild of Co G were examined by Lt Col Hard. East Liverpool hosted a flag presentation to Co E, 8th Ohio National Guard. A big meeting and banquet followed with remarks from Capt. Simms and J B Gormly. Banks offered to finance guard payments during camp, with several Cleveland banks pledging funds.
Cheap excursion tickets offered by Pennsylvania Lines let land seekers visit Alabama Florida Georgia Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina and Tennessee. Dates listed July 5 August 7 September 4 October 2 November 6 December 4 sell round trip fares good for 20 days from sale with tickets available at principal offices.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a sale or listing involving binder twine bases and various pumps, with references to Wooster Pump Co. and a location near Harding Street. The readable text hints at a catalog entry or ad noting product types, quantities, and warranties.
After months of study with a noted Cleveland photographer, E B P Osborne will reopen his gallery at 8 East Cor Street Public Square Wooster Ohio with the latest finish styles and accessories. Visit for samples of the new artistic work.
Rey Hoover of Madisonburg will give his lecture The path of Life at school-house No 7 Wayne township on Sunday evening July 1. All are invited. A crowd attended the Stuckeye State Band event with the Hes ton Piano Works Band from Wooster joining in unison pieces.
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