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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1897
Page
3
Copy for advertisements must be in by 12 00 noon to ensure insertion that day. Notices will be given in the Daily and Weekly Republican for events festivals sales etc when posted at this office otherwise notices will be charged at regular rates. Wednesday, March 3, 1897.
Wooster records freezing temperatures with Bloomington at zero and four degrees. local notes include a Debating Society parade and a City Opera House entertainment. County officials report relief spending of 36 for the poor. various civic events, including a Washington trip by the Drum Corps and a Lent start, populate the week’s agenda.
The Wooster daily personals page notes notable visits and illnesses. Charles Fletcher works for Ketatex Bros remains seriously ill. Elder W. P. Small returns from Wester Ohio. Jacob Frick heads to Washington for inauguration events. Many residents travel, visit relatives, or attend politcal events as March approaches.
We claim to be expert watchmakers jewelers and engravers and can do any job in our line equal to factory work at Bradshaw west side Square.
Horace B Camp of Akron informs Wooster that he will immediately push his rail road extension project. The engineering corps will survey the line this week from West Lebanon toward the Cleveland Akron and Columbus Railroad to secure coal mine outlets and speed construction. Wooster residents, led by a local committee, will monitor progress as ties to Baltimore and Ohio and Pittsburgh Pittsburgh and Chicago routes are coordinated for future sections.
Remains of Mrs Klas Johnson died in Chicago February 26 1897 reached Wooster for interment. James B Minter conducted brief grave services. She was 78, longtime Wooster resident. Accompanied by relatives from Chicago. Also lifelong Wayne County pioneer Hugh Monroe Culbertson died February 27 1907 at his Mile West Wooster home. Funeral at family residence attended by James Walsce John A. Lawrence and others. Rev JO Campbell presided. Psalm sections sung by church choir. Pallbearers named.
Early buyers may secure work and good picks as stock arrives. Special low prices offered to early buyers. Prices to suit the times at Harding and Co next to Court House, Wilcox? (text repeats and OCR errors but main locale and offer indicated)
Special to Wooster Republican reports Thomas Jefferson Strouse fell on East Mill Street in Bunsark Ohio while returning home with coal on a two wheeled cart. He appeared to suffer a stroke of apoplexy as he paused, staggered, and collapsed. Mrs Rider recounted the sequence to the reporter before aid arrived. The body was moved to his son in law L A Agz’s home and later in charge of undertaker Fouche.
The Citizens Movement allied with the Church Alliance announces a nonpartisan municipal ticket for Wooster. Nominees include Mayor W. F. Kean, City Solicitor M. C Kouch, Marshal, Street Commissioner Charles Landaw, Water Works Trustee John S. Caskey, and School Board member John A Gaon, plus five council seats. The group pledges integrity and a strong moral tone, independent of party labels.
Fragmentary obituary notes a funeral at a high late residence for a long health-stricken man aged in his years. He was born in Madison County Ohio and had suffered before passing, with family and neighbors expressing sympathy. The item also mentions local society notes and school observations on Washington's Birthday and a fire aftermath.
Craighead & Co advertise tender salt mackerel rivaling spring chicken. They claim unusual care in packing and present three price grades: 5¢ per unit, 10¢ each or three for 20¢, and 20¢ for the best. They urge buyers to hurry as stock will vanish quickly.
Miss Nellie Ihrig of Wooster spent a few days with her friend Milas Georgia McDowell, staying in Seville during the visit.
Next Saturday at Hinekleyville the Plaintownship Farmers Institute will be held with a morning session including Opening at Yoecinck with a sermon and prayer. President Ayers and Secretary Stauffer lead the event, with talks by local figures on farming topics and community issues.
A roundup of religious activities includes Rev. Ward's Seville Baptist pastorate, revival efforts at Barton City and Sterling Presbyterian, and meetings of U P churches in Mansfield Presbytery with talks on church administration. Also notes on church appointments, transfers, and a stray horse owner found.
Christian Shank, a Sugar Creek Township hermit who died after 19 days in the infirmary, had hair reaching mid back and a long beard. He reportedly vowed never to cut his hair after a young woman he courted urged him to, a decision he kept until death. Frank Kermick, who cared for him, said Shank spoke of the vow shortly before dying.
Wayne County veterans form an organization to unify post reunion efforts for old comrades. A meeting is scheduled in Wooster with the aim of building a Wayne County soldiers association and hosting an annual reunion for all ex service members.
Wooster market update corrected by W. C. Tyler lists wheat, flour, oats, clover feed, flax seed, bran, middlings, butter, eggs, cheese, beans, potatoes, corn, chickens, apples, peaches, seeds and other prices. Includes retail and per unit quotes with rough quality notes and assorted produce entries.
Grand jurors discharged after a 19 day session examined 78 witnesses on 37 complaints, returned 18 true bills and 12 indictments against nine persons. Report notes jail rules followed and recommends repairs including a new barn, door, furnace overhaul, and plaster repair. Indictments include Richard Jee Elmer Berry John Levers Elmer Geiselman and others for assault, burglary and liquor law violations.
On a Saturday evening the general store of D E Spade caught fire engulfing the building and endangering his dwelling nearby. The bucket brigade saved many goods but stock losses reached about 6000 dollars. A thief who looted shoes during the blaze is hinted at and may face attention. The postmaster and local editor acknowledge efforts to salvage goods and report the curious church remark and a twin birth.
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