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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1895
Page
3
The Republican Printing Co announces copy for advertisements must be in by noon to insure insertion. Free notices to accompany entertainments and sales are offered in the Daily and Weekly Republican if printed at the stated price. otherwise regular rates apply. Wednesday March 6 1896.
Daily notes a high water level in the bottom and records pension day in Probate Court. Various local items follow, including a fire on the Ely farm, a clearance sale, a church rally, and preparations for a dramatic entertainment in Wayne township. The piece also mentions hospitalities, repairs, obituaries, and social notices around Wooster with multiple local names and events.
Monday’s brief notes list numerous visitors and residents in Wooster and nearby towns. Honorable figures, jurors, business guests, and ministers are named among arrivals, departures, illnesses, weddings, and funerals. Notables include J B Overhalfway, Jacob Frick, Howard Herring, J F Britton, Mrs Notestine, D W Stein, Mrs Winters, John Lang, F H Hawke, Nathan Landis, Capt Kuhns, W H Quinett, and Prof Hickman among others, with events spanning Canton, Columbus, Detroit, and Bloomington.
A confused OCR fragment lists several pairings and surnames including Mellinger, Sadie, Hall, Elmer Ruse, Jennie Dilgard, Gochenour, Krenneman, Jacobs, Rosa Rifle, Bennett, Josephine Van NimAN, Calvin Hawk, and Vasti Budd. Details are incomplete and uncertain about dates or venues.
Joan M Garver states that despite some dissatisfaction a fire loss claim with Ohio Farmers Insurance Co. was fully adjusted to her satisfaction. She recommends the company as liberal and fair and urges the public to consider it in case of a loss. The notice is dated February 28, 1895 in CoInGREss, U.
Farmers using Homestead bone black fertilizer can buy Frick and Tyler stock. They are selling Fish Guano for spring crops.
D L Freedlander the One Price Clothing Merchant of West Library Street Wooster Ohio declares new policy starting March 1 1895 All goods will be priced at the lowest equal to quality aiming to make every customer pay the same lowest price The public is urged to support this economy driven plan promising that a child can purchase any article as cheaply as a man.
The Weekly Republican announces subscriptions to the Cleveland Weekly LP at one dollar per year cash with order. Officers will handle all steps, with no further trouble to subscribers. Gall at Republican Office, Wooster, Ohio.
In a recess meeting the Ames council swiftly reconsidered and passed amended ordinances to pave Bowman street from North Market to Beall avenue and to issue bonds totaling 21 000 for Beall avenue and 13 600 for Kowmac street. Bid adverts and street improvements were ordered. The vote to adjourn matched the unanimous tone of the session.
A Fine Portrait of Washington is hung in the High School as a copy of Stuart's Washington. The portrait, framed in oak and gold, was presented by Charles Dawson for the Senior class after morning devotions. The image smiles on the north wall as sunlight touches it.
Local notes report Miss Evynne Knestrick of Cleveland ill and unable to attend last evening’s entertainment The Maids of Greece drew a large audience In Canton Miss Marie Gunther hosted guests at East Third Street residence Also noted are a property sale to Shreve Bennett and other local happenings including court cases and funeral attendances.
An opinion piece argues money should be paid to newspapers for ads or notices. It laments free publicity behind a county entertainment for Buckeye State cornet band in Madisonburg, noting papers rely on paid notices to survive and criticizing free ads given by other offices and locals.
The Republicans of Wooster will meet Thursday evening March 7 1805 at 7 30 in the Prosecuting Attorney's office to complete work left from Monday. All are invited to attend. M L Sayser Chair H 41 MIL enr Sec
List of uncalled letters includes Alliman Mrs Emery Holah Geo Akroad Mrs Lady Maltby Clara Bhiser Charley Miller JP Crown A Swineford Mr Fetzer Prof H D Thompson Mra Heer Charley Wellings Sirs Elizabeth Persons calling for unclaimed letters must say they are advertised and give the advertisement date Joan F Maronano P M
Mrs Elizabeth widow of Emil F Faber informs patrons the business continues without interruption and that her house apartments will stay open for boarders and luncheon. The dining parlors are praised for roominess cleanliness and homelike good fare. REPUBLICAN.
William Blosser of near Mt. Eaton on South Buckeye street last evening was thrown from his buggy when a burr broke on a front wheel. He struck a stone post, suffered a deep forehead wound, other abrasions, and a badly bruised knee. Dr. J. H. Stoll treated him. he returned home with cousin P. 3. Blosser after a narrow escape.
The Republicans of Wayne township are called to gather at the usual polling place on Monday March 11, 1895, between 6 and 8 p m to nominate officers for the annual township election on Monday April 1, 1805. I J Smith for the Committee.
Jurors were drawn for Court of Common Pleas to hear cases starting Monday. Names listed include Peter Smith John Horn Israel Grady J F Britton and many others. Several indictments appeared with bail set for Pontius Kline Schlafny and others. A woman pleaded guilty to petit larceny and received five days. Contempt of court arrest accompanied divorce proceedings against John Soure. Judge Dowell presiding.
The Schultz Wagon Co plant in Dalton burned last week, drawing many visitors. Talks of rebuilding include show rooms on the old site and workrooms by the depot. Race Hall rented to serve customers while arrangements proceed. few details on successors or dates remain unresolved.
Charley Gaserie aged 85 passed away after a brief illness. Survived by relatives and friends, services planned at local church with burial in nearby cemetery.
Charles Gasche a long time Wooster resident and carpenter died at noon after battling pneumonia. Born June 1 in Veetziar, he came to America in 1883 with his parents, lived in York Pa before settling in Wooster in 1913. He married Barbara Munich in York April 7, 1835, and six of their seven children survive. A Democratic local official, he served eight years on council, eight on the county infirmary board, championed a state home for children, supported the University of Wooster, and held roles in Knights of Pythias Morgen Stern Lodge and Temple of Honor. He was a self made, respected man of German Evangelical faith. The community mourns his loss and honors his contributions to civic and religious life.
The Ohio intercollegiate contest saw Roland Woodward of Wooster praised for delivery while questioned for the judging methods used by Prof Wright and the Oberlin panel. Reports claim Woodward was ruled ineligible after a haste decision by the executive committee, without a chance to defend himself, provoking outcry from Wooster supporters and state journalists.
A State Oratorical contest decision awarded second place to Dana U. Johnson of Wittenberg as Roland Woodward of Wooster faced plagiarism charges. Investigators found Woodward's oration drew from Henry W Grady and earlier state contest works. Woodward provided no defense and did not attend the inquiry. University and local officials urged fair play and transparency, while supporters defended Woodward amid calls for due process.
City Council met with most members present and approved minutes. Fire Committee reported a contract for 600 feet of rubber hose at $1 per foot. An ordinance to pave Beall Avenue from East Liberty to University Street was read and carried. Debates on Bowman Street stalled by missing votes. President Keister called a recess to 7:30 Tuesday to act on the ordinance.
Col Oscar Sterl enlisted at Massillon after living in Wooster Bolivar and Navarre. He rose from captain to major to lieutenant colonel and finally colonel during the Civil War, witnessing sieges at Knoxville and Atlanta and battles at Kenesaw Mountain and Pine Mountain. He died at about 56, survived by a wife and seven children.
Erie railroad trims division terminals from Galion to Marion while W&LE expands telephonic yard links from Steubenville to Toledo. Rumors place Frank Jones as Massey successor to a late superintendent. Newark hosts talk on converting a building into a reading room and gym for boys. W&LE traffic from Norwalk to Lake Shore rises with extra crews from Toledo or Cleveland. A.C.&C. Ry. tore down a trolley trestle near Bettes Corbers after accidents. two workers hurt. Vanderbilts reportedly back Wheeling Lake Erie in a bid against B&O for Valley road, aiming to open a Steubenville to Pittsburgh outlet via Buck Creek. Eastern Central stockholders plan March 1 start. 350 miles southwest toward the Ohio River, including Kenton, Hartford City and Lafayette, with no Chicago route. Observations note educators and professor alignments in recent conventions. A constitutional amendment on representation by contest winners failed.
A benefit concert is organized after Mr. Kieffer lost all property to fire. The George & Mougey Company lead the evening with their act, aided by local talent including Prof. Stephen Smith, Fletcher’s Mandolin, Mrs. Chas. A. McDonald, Miss Anna Hunt, Nellie Brown, Carey McAfee, George Schwartz, and the St. James Episcopal Choir. Admission ranges from 25 to 60 cents, plus an auction for best seats at the Mayor’s office.
Grain market list shows Wheat Flour Oats Barley Leeds and rye per bushel with mixed values. Various dairy and produce items priced including milk, butter, cheese, potatoes, lard and dried fruits with partial OCR corruption.
East Lisenti Pa March 4 cattle market opened active with gains to 2 cents over last week. Prime cattle 5.25 to 5.50, good 4.80 to 5.10, butchers 4.20 to 4.55, light fat cows and calves 2.20 to 4.00, bulls and stags 2.00 to 5.45. Hogs fair receipts, Philadelphia 4.40 to 4.45, best York at 4.20 to 4.25, exports wethers 4.50 to 6.00, best lambs 4.10 to 5.50, veal calves 5.50 to 6.50, other calf prices 2.00 to 3.00.
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