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Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1894

Page

4

Roaring County Fair News and Local Incidents

In Wednesday’s Daily a wide range of local items appear: Melville Sisters to perform at the County Fair, pension examiners, a youth injured from a fall, asylum transfers, a piano works band festival, and a divorce filing. Notes on crime, fires, a hospital assignment, Wool trade, and Boy’s Fair reports, plus community events, auctions, and a wheat pest issue at the children’s home.

Melville Aly tBeckert Old Nold Sheriti Smith Ustin Cleveland Vian Sylum Eaton Piano Works Madisonburg Flrat Buckeye Fate Killa NM I . Wayne Road Richards W. Graham Norwalk International Telephone Ofrk Shamp & Bechtel Ooster Handail Coxeyitds Allegheny Polies Union Bridge Pittsburg Christine IR Yue Jim Harley Ziegler Ira Sidle Zeiglar Sidie Eoday Aléxander Fisher Utral J .T. Kiesr Jestac

Notable Wooster Area Residents and Visitors

Local notes record numerous visits and travels among Wooster residents and guests. Clergy, professionals, and families including Rev. Father J.T. Carroll, Capt. J. N. Clark, and Dr. J. Wo Cracraft are mentioned with travels to Cleveland, Topeka, Bloomington, and Erie areas, plus exchanges with Bellefontaine, Xenia, and Burlington.

Fragmentary obituary notes and public notices

A garbled obituary note records Adam Miller dying at home of a son in law Reverend M Beck at 11:16. It mentions Mrs erva Minks and others, plus a Shrive convention attendees list. A separate fragment mentions an accident causing a runaway team injury and a shop incident. Nearby names include Mollie Ebright Isa Hughes Stella Kean Ira Kean Gertie Plank Jennie Warner Dora Zaring and others.

Stoll Adam Miller M. Beck Yee Rockingham Erva Minks Haenjey Sinks Dalton Ahea Mollie Ebright Isa Hughes Stella Kean Ira Kean

Political commentaries on Cleveland free trade debate

A rapid-fire compilation of opinions attacking Grover Cleveland and his tariff policies, praising protectionism, and lampooning free trade. It references Coxey, Voorhees, Gorman, and the sugar trust, interspersed with quips on fashion, farming, and politics. The piece closes with a Kentucky note about Col. Breckenridge and an 1894 date.

United States Grover Cleveland Cleveland Mr. Cleveland Coxey Paris Joan of Arc Free Trade Sugar Trust Congress Voorhees Congress Nero Rome North Carolina National Capitol Gorman Maryland Party of Free Trade Shade Watlandingham Col. Breckenridge Miss Pollard Kentucky Burbank

Behooner Elser Collides With Iceberg Off Newfoundland

The schooner Rose bound from Labrador for Conception Bay collided with an iceberg about eight miles off Partridge Point in thick fog and went down almost immediately. Of 55 aboard, 12 perished, 48 survived and spent hours on the iceberg before a fishing craft picked them up. Government sent a steamer to transport survivors to their destination. most are destitute. Nearly all the drowned were relatives. several families lost.

St Joans N F Rose Labrador Conception Bay Phoonot Ae Partridge Point Berg Homs

Compromise of National Officers Condemned by Miners Convention

The Ohio state miners convention in Covington condemns national officers for signing a compromise with conditions, two thirds voting against. Cleveland delegation praised for not endorsing Columbus agreement as Massillon miners planned differential strikes and wage assessments to support strikers. A substitute resolution kept the strike alive while a 2 1/2 percent wage levy was discussed. Fire erupted at Mary Leo coal mine two miles away, cutting power and halting main operations.

Covunsus State Coal Miners’ Convention Cleveland Adams Columbus Massillon I Ak Pries

U S Umbles and local notes from Rittman and vicinity

Us umps at Rittman, 4. Mt. Eaton reports haymaking well begun. Stars defeated Nashville. Vincibls defeat Mt. Eaton to 28. Apple Creek bakery plans. Sundry local movements, visits, and weather. School and church notices, reunions, and small-town happenings across Shreve, Orrville, Dalton, Holmesville, and surrounding towns.

Rittman Mt. Eaton I Stars Nashville Ity Dalton Brothers Wilmot Apple Creek Wen Hugh McGuire Honey Creek Holmesville Adob Kohler Will Orrville Itman Presbyterian Church Will W Wright Wheeling Kittmen Columbus Louisville Lucas Sotter I. C. Charles Yisited Shreve W. K. Kidd McCoy East Wood Street Hatfield x Fletcher Harve Sonnenberg Craig & Wells Welmer & Gertanschlager Maraballville Mary Beall Doylestown Summit County John G. Brubaker Buckwalter Michigan George Slasser 11Th Ohio Cavalry L. Cravenstott Mohican West Salem Nice Cravenstott Cleveland Cherry Corners Nelle Head Ray Renaud Buchasnan Samuel Huachapan Chester Township Marshallville Leisy Kasone Mary Mower Cloyd Manafield Ethén Salem Orrvilla John Bechtel J. HH. Smith Creston W H. Crum Holmes County Earl Patterson Cheatnut Ridge Jane Beatty Wayne County Clara Fishburn Stauffer George Dunham Brodericksbuers Clyde Becker Alt Lawrence Sedalia Asfield Wooaler Main Street WW. Ries Heaker W. Fl. Kling L. Ludwick Fred Riles Samuel Stauffer Jacob Goodman Kecker-Kline-Ries Una Lake Henry Dorn Mell Gensemer Hay & Turner J. P. Herkman D. ‘T. Hoffman D. F.offman Martin L. Hoffan Madisonburg Jos Benminx Blackhart Paradise Hill Ashland County

Fence and community notes from local papers

A compilation of small town items notes visitors engagements and upcoming events across Ori and surrounding areas. Mentions Creston pick works nearing completion Grandmother Potter and visiting family reunions Henry Weirick marries Sadie Hays in Ashland Dalton visits from Alberta and Germany interest in pioneer grave site and a planned memorial monument at the old Christian Hofstetter farm grounds.

W. Bobaris Dennis Qlint Orland Burbank Pueblo Col Creston Carnahan Oreston Rarah J. Winterbajter Fos- Mise May Myers Smithville Sterling Cartle Beichter Sherman Brigade McLaughlin Ori Camp M. O Gill Fair Grounds Loudonville Potter Shreve B. Fotter Henry Weirick Honey Creek Ashland Sadie Hays Welgick Dalton Gazette M. Schultz Germany Mart Smith Strave News Allen Garrett Nashville Ed. Brown Orrville Joel Price Toledo Andy Allison Allison Sonnenberg Christian Hofstetter

Local Notes From Wooster and Vicinity Add to Summer Visiters

Seville and Shreve update list visitors and moves with Wooster ties. Miss Lara Cunninghar of Wooster visits Dewitt Ridge friends. Miss Jennie Wells leaves for Wooster to study. Mrs George Hay and Edith Wooster visit her daughter in Wooster. Mrs Unessa Rogers remodels Ventral Hotel and new business starts. Wooster figures Mrs Fryer and wife move to Wooster. hopes for return. Miss Netherown attends Commencement then tours Wooster quartet. Dr W C Dawnon attends Commencement in Wooster.

Ottom Wephenaay Esterley Stad Jase Havarpook J.T. Carroll Cleveland M. J. Carroll Lillie Righs Mra Jesse Kramen Alliance Squire S. R. Bonewicz Magnetic Springs Frank A. Hosmer Seville Weex Wooster Daniel Breidenstein Vhester Township Tcidagy Edwin Fulton George Blandford Bellefontaine Marion Shoup Mary Wilson Fair Burlington Harriet Chlop D Xenia Orrin Baker Elia Mowery James Walton J. W. Chamberlain Boston Piano Works Hoyt’s Gorners Seneca County N. Y Daniel Snyder J. N. Clark Topeka Kan Aben Clark Frank Haverstock Mt. Eaton United States Charles Herron Pittsburg O. A. Hills Herron Edinburgh Scotland Hills Miriam Hills Gail Eppe Udonville Adzuah Geo. Young Dewitt Ridge Stalion Gazette Lara Cunninghar Amy Stinson Preston Journal Jennie Wells George Hay Edith Billman D ‘Tyler Mt. Vernon Shrave News Wooster Mise George Massopi Orious Mary Mabsoni Shreve News Unessa Rogers Hagi Fryer Farmers Bank Cincinnati Ogiversial Gazette Congress Richards Ohio Coshocton Ihelaware Gazette Miss Netherown City Wooster Quartette W C Dawnon J.R. Prough Holiger Minoie Bowman Kav. K. Wallace

Abandoned Tracks and River Threaten Kansas Roads

Abandoned sections of the Santa Fe line between Kere and St Joseph due to river encroachment. Rock Island track also deemed unsafe. Santa Fe running over Hannibal and St Joseph line. At Winthrop, brakemen report water on platforms as river rises. In two weeks, three railroad lines may be washed away. two dozen houses removed or torn down. ice and debris fill streets. river still rising threatening crops in the bottoms along the Kan.

AtcHisos Kan Santa Fa Kere Bt Joseph Rock Island Santa Fe Hannibal and St. Joseph Wintrop Junction Winthrop Atchison Tw

Floods Wreck Infrastructure Across New Mexico and Pecos Valley

Floodwaters have prevailed for four days in Lone New Mexico and West Cape of the Pecos Valley. The canal and a railroad bridge near Bactic were washed away. Herons June 20. The house committee on military affairs has favorably reported a bill by Representative Henderson to buy part of Shiloh's bald for a national park at the expense of 1500.

New Mexico West Cape Pecos Valley Minette Herons House Henderson Shiloh

Local Lumber Shipment Bound for West Indies Contracted

A local concern has contracted for a shipment of 10 000 feet of lumber of a rare grade for the West Indies. The cargo is to move via lakes and canal on York and then by boat. Total charge amounts to 100000 dollars.

Dututs Inno Gass West Indies York

Marriage bill approved by house amid loud cheers

CDA Pesta June 22 report that the house of nepants has passed the long debated marriage bill by a majority. Announcement of the 12h result was received with loud cheers from supporters and observers in the chamber.

CDA Pesta House of Nepnates Joud C¢Rieg

Pike's Peak mine yields 60 ounce quartz vein find

Ple Creek Colorado reports a new quartz vein at the Pike's Peak mine containing about 60 ounces of gold per ton. The discovery promises rich ore and boosts expectations for nearby claims.

Ple Creek Colo Pike's Peak

Life and Death of Irvin Coffey in Wooster

The remains of Irvin Coffey were interred at Oak Hill Cemetery after a private burial attended by his sisters and relatives from Wooster, Charleston, Columbus, Loudonville, and Pittsburg. The Wooster Republication notes his genial, generous nature, his struggle with illness, and reflections on life and fate as they recall his youth and the support of family and friends.

Irvin Coffey Millersburg Oak Hill Cemetery Bertha Grosscup Charleston W. Va Collie Coffey Columbus Guy and Banning Leopold Loudonville Isaac Dye Canton Leo Smith Pittsburg Thos. McAdams F. Johnson E. Henderson Wooster Colorado Agar

Water works funding leads to suit in Lodi area

Mrs E Ainsworth of Lodi funds a new water works system while Henry Wagoner sues Hiram Hohaw of Toledo Ohio for 8100 damages claiming alienation of his wife. The case cites Fostoria city land appropriation and a railroad challenge to its constitutionality. Local notes mention miners agreeing to resume customs bank work, a Norwalk missionary homecoming, Johnston steel plant work, and a fatal accident at Wadsworth. Belmont county miners face six month jail terms for railway interference, plus a circus sale in Massillon. A Can-top man missing, found in Holmes county, and a shooting claim tied to a religious dispute.

E Ainsworth Lodi Henry Wagoner Hiram Hohaw Cage Toledo & Ohio Central Railway Fostoria Supreme Court Massillon Columbus Uo 2 Taft Belmont County Masaillon Wetter Thomas J Ball Wheeling Uhbio Supreme Court John H.aley Cantop Hrmary Newhiladelphia

Pennsylvania Lines link to eastern resorts and coast

The Pennsylvania Short Lines offer routes to Cres-800 and Alleghenies with through vestibule trains to Cresson and Altoona. Connections at New York reach the White Mountains Adirondacks Mt. Desert Island and eastern summer mountains. From New York passengers access Fall River Newport Narragansett Bay Martha’s Vineyard Nantucket and Atlantic coast resorts via Fall River Line steamers. Atlantic City Cape May Long Branch Ocean Grove Asbury Park and other New Jersey summer havens are served on Pennsylvania divisions. For information contact Ticket Agents or F Van Tusen Pittsburgh Pa. w6d29T

Pennsylvania Alleghenies Cresson Altoona New York White Mountains Adirondacks Mt. Desert Island Vermont New Hampshire Maine Fall River Newport Narragansettler Martha's Vineyard Nantucket Atlantic Atlantic City Cape May Long Branch Ocean Iove Asbury Park Summer Havens New Jersey Pennsylvania Lines F van Tusen Pittsburgh

Low Pennsylvania Rates for Christian Endeavor Excursions

Special excursion tickets via Pennsylvania Lines offer low fares to Cleveland on July 8 10 11 and to Youngstown on July 8 9 10. Tickets to Youngstown limited to Ohio stations. Tickets good for return to July 18 or extended to September 15. For details contact the nearest Pennsylvania Lines Ticket Agent.

Pennsylvania Cleveland Youngstown Christian Endeavor Ohio Pennsylvania Lines

Excursion Rates Via Pennsylvania Lines For Fourth of July

Special excursion tickets will be sold Tuesday and Wednesday July yd and 4th from all ticket stations on the Pennsylvania Lines to any station within 20 miles. Returns coupon valid until July ith. Adult fares 25 cents minimum. children 15 cents minimum.

Pennsylvania Dtu

An Ohio Father's Baby Relief Letter

A Delaware Ohio father writes gratitude for Dr Hand's Colic Cure after his baby suffered four months with colic. He bought a 26 cent bottle and Dr Hand's Pleasant Physic, praising the relief for child and family. The note mentions remedies for children offered by the drugstore.

Dr.Hand Dr. Hand Gro. M. Vavant Delaware Ohio

Advertising rates in Wooster undercut rivals by far

A historic classified note proclaims the cheapest advertising in Wooster with 9 cents for two penny words and two days or a full week for 40 cents. The offer highlights Tre Dali BPURLICAM and third/ sixth solari as part of a bold pricing scheme.

Wooster

Cold May Report From Rittiban and Port Cities

The Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau issue for May 1894 notes thermometer readings at Portsmouth and Rittman with high and low averages. It records precipitation totals of 4.00 inches and trace amounts in 24 hours, listing dates and cloud conditions. Chas M. Strona, Assistant Director, signs the report.

Portsmouth Rittman Benton Ridge Fort Maan Bucyrus Chas M. Strona Asa’t

Alleged Train Thieves Arrested at Sterling

Constable Harry Tanner and two assistants brought A. Fitchman, Wm. Stadford, J. Bb. McGowen, Geo. Ford, and Frank Williams to Wooster, each fined ten dollars plus costs for jumping on trains at Sterling. Officials aim to hold them for burglary in New York and Ohio freight car cases. Four are tramps. Fitchman, from Wadsworth, is a co. G, 8th O N G member who fled duty amid miners’ strike.

W.F Kean Helen Jeffries Salem Charles Cooley Fiipt Meh J F. March Andren Leenia J.C. Easterday Overton Wayne Cornelia Wood J. QC Notestein Illinois Colorado H. K. Brady Pittsburg John Schwoebie East Liberty Street K. J. Christy North Buckeye Street Michigan Robi D Jean Tracy Bloomington Frank Slough Imanafield J. A. Colby Wadsworth Yoder Charles F. Barrett Gon Randall Deedland New Philadelphia W. D. Tyler Lula Frick Carthage Ill Jor J. M. Criley Helle Hickman East Liverpool J. F. Hickman Experiment Farm Samuel Taylor Madison Hill M Gillam D.H. Davor J. F Edwards H. Lyon Lyon Lake Geneva Wis J. Wo Cracraft St. James Episcopal Church Paunding Northwestern W. C. Dawson Bert Christine M. K. McElroy Willig Harry Mises Alpha Barrett Emma Derr Wooster H. Ellis Oroughbor Harry Tanner Milton Township Wayne County A. Fithman Wm. Stadford J. Bb. McGowen Geo. Ford Frank Williams Sterling N. Y Fitchman Wadsworth, l Co. G 8Th Regiment N. G Fitcbmal Archaod

Reduced Rates to Denver by Pennsylvania Lines

Cheap summer excursions to Denver offered by the Pennsylvania Lines with the lowest rates in years. Special dates: July 20 21 return by late August for Mystic Shrine meeting. August 9 10 return by mid September for League of American Wheelmen. Tickets available through any Pennsylvania Lines agent or F van Opsen Pittsburg Pa.

Pennsylvania Ennsylvania Denver West Mystic Shrine Order League of American Wheelmen Paulis Pennsylvania Lines F. van Opsen Avent Pittsburg

Asbury Park Excursion Offered With Rail Passes

July 7 to 9 excursion tickets to Asbury Park will be sold through Pennsylvania Short Lines. The trip links Ocean Grove and nearby shore resorts in New Jersey with stop over privileges and returns via Baltimore and Washington routes. Tickets are available through Pennsylvania Lines ticket agents and official passenger agents.

Asbury Ark Pennsylvania National Educational Association Asbury Park Ocean Grove Long Branch Atlantic City Cape May New Jersey St Baltimore Vania Pittsbur

Deed Conflicts and Land Transfers Across Shreve and Wooster Areas

A flood of warranty and quitclaim deeds records transfers in Shreve Orrville Marshville Wooster Green and Madisonburg townships and nearby areas. The items include lots and parcels in Shreve and Creston as well as 1 to 4 acre tracts in Green and Wooster townships with prices ranging from 80 to 3200 and noted sheriffs or landholders. A separate anecdote describes a district school teacher misidentifying a young man as an angel during an entertainment and blushing when lights came up.

L. D. Cornell Amos Unshman Shreve Bertha Wissler Sarah A. Buttermore Orrville Charles Schlatt Laura Henninger Marshallville M. W Ida J. Wise Charles Manges City of Wooster David Ramsey Aquilla Mowery Village of Congreas A. M. Hoff Harrison Armstrong Canaan Township Hioganna Buckner Viola Worst Chester Township Emma J Kindig Charles Collier Sarah Maker Geo. W. Holm Easton Cyrus D. Smith L. C Carr Baughman Township Cheresia Whisfer Kate Crossman R. J. Baird W. If Wright Aston Michael Ault Celestia Holm Creston Rh. W. Hall Jacob Morse Mary MM. Morse Andrew Papen Green Township Cyrus Hoover Andrew Turney J W. Hartel Thos J. Adams Laston Daniel Nancy Heller Verry Bristow Wooster Township Efi Cengey Samuel Haker Wm Switzer John H Hider Madisonburg John Sarah J. Austin Lake Corker Clinton Township Henry Hockey Albert C. Wheaton Tot Ne Slim M Rady Peter Eckard Sugar Creek Township Mr. Schrock T A ( Pontius Alexander Fisher Susan Fisher Maysville Steubenvilla Dome Lodi Angel

Col Fred Grant's Letter on Bovinine Endorsement

Col Fred Grant writes that during Gen Grant's final months Bovinine and milk sustained him enough to finish his memoirs. Dr T H Douglas, Grant's physician, endorses the food as unrivalled for all ages. Bovinine is said to be endorsed by over 25 000 physicians and sold by all druggists.

Gen. Grant T. H. Douglas General Grant Bovinine OD New York

Mackinac Island Steamship Excursion Promo Card

An old advertisement touts a round trip to Mackinac Island from Detroit Toledo and Bevelle with fares around 12.50 15 and 18 dollars. It highlights newly built upper lake steamers with luxury features and weekly departures to Mackinac Port cities include Detroit Cleveland Put in Bay Chicago Soo Michigan Duluth.

Mackinac Island Ih Troit Toledo Bevelle Atp Mato de Tres Detrat Pena Iguace Petoskey Chicago Soo Mirquetig Duluth Land Detroit Cleveland Putim Bay

Fragmentary TRE Notes on Poems and Personalities

The text appears as a fragmented OCR from a TRE page, mentioning poetry, poets, and figures like Countess James and others. It notes discussions of verses, tones, and possible plans. Some names and places arise but OCR gaps obscure concrete events or dates.

Reading Notes on Domestic Service Practices

Fragmentary text discusses service duties for four or six person households. Mentions Bevan and Tusas Vong obliquely as examples, and references to private day work, preparation, and faster work. Ends with a name Mary Lavine and a note about Gul House keeping.

Bevan

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