Sheriff Sale Report From Saturday Auction in Sugarcreek Township
Judicial sales closed to appraisements as Sheriff W. W. Garver sold multiple parcels. Belle Moor vs David Cook: 85 acres in Sugarcreek Township appraised 2560, sold to J C and CG A Cheyney for 2462. John McKoch vs A J Thomas: Lot 775 East Larwill Street appraised 600, sold to A J Thomas for 400. W F Kean as Eliza Haun’s assignee sold 73 acres in Milton Township to John Sherrick for 2070, appraised 2044. Lydia Bessman estate sold residence at West Larwill Street to A J Seigenthaler for 801, appraised 3500. Julius Cheyney sought for his daughter at sheriff’s sale: 85 acres of Joseph Arnold farm in Sugarcreek Township for 2462. The 194-acre farm’s best low bottom eastern slope, well timbered, had been offered 20000 cash earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Garver
Belle Moor
David O. Cook
Sugareek Township
J.C
CG. A. Cheyney
John M.gKoch
A. J. Thomas
Larwill Street
A. JJ. Thomas
W. F. Kean
Eliza E. ‘Haun
Milton Townships
John Sherrick
Geo. P. Emrich
Lydia Bessman
Annal
Weat Larwill Street
A. J. Seigenthaler
Julius Cheyney
Orrville
Joseph Arnold
Sugarcreek Township
Common Pleas Court Verdict In Eckl Co v Curry & Co
The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiffs in the Eckl Co v D G Curry & Co case for 119 dollars. Judge Maxwell presided as court opened with motions and indictments. another matter involved Geo E Robnson vs McCulloch & Leeper over a horse sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eckl Co
D.G Curry & Co
Dolla
AB. Kason
A. D. Metz
Ludge Maxwell
Ohn Hoover
Burton City
Court of Common Pleas
J. T. Maxwell
Geo. E Vobnson
McCulloch & Leeper
Siit
D. Metz Fur
L. R. Critcubfield
Wm. Hanns
Mitlersburg
Deeds and Quitclaims Recorded in Wayne County
Warranty deeds and quitclaims recorded in Wayne County show transfers among multiple parties. Notable items include Nicodemo ien tile and wife to Salvateri Lurei Lot 1879 Wooster for 300, suplia Meiz et al to Sarah Brum'eranu Gilaran ter Lot 476 Wooster for 150, and others involving parcels in Wooster and Congress townships with values ranging from 100 to 3,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florian Schaffter
Nicodemo Ientile
Salvateri Lurei
Wooster
Suplia Meiz
Sarah Brum
Eranu Gilaranter
Wooste
Claresaa
Mina Hart
A. BK
Luce
Burbank
N. HK
Martha Mumin
Verner KE. Marshall
Weat Betanoo
Witlam Speer
George M. Young
Cheater Township
Jace Heroes
Joan H. Wilso
Congress Township
Sarouel Orr
Jacob Guisulman
East Union Township
John Pschantz
Johnn M. Manges
Wooster Township
Settling Estates Hearing Dates and Appointments
Probate court action lists guardians executors and administrators with bonds and inventories. Hearing dates March 12 April 2 and March 1 set for various estates including Dagaoe Oberlin Sheppard Kobrt Smedley Troutmas Harpe Eitel Morrow and Roesley with appointments of guardians executors and appraisers and bonds noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joha CG. McClarran
WilLot H. M. Culbertson
Hatfield
Jacob Dagaoe
N. L. Hoyer
Andrew Oberlin
W.J. Weyxandt
Julia Sheppard
L. S. Smedley
Samuel Wod Kobrt
Smedley
Imogene M. Warser
Guy Troutmas
Cuid Secourt
Metz
George A Jacks
Ieu
Eis
Sud
J.C. Sidle
HG Burnett
Haring
Samuel Morrie
Samuel Herman
Hearne
Mattha Cor
Rebecca Jer
Wal
John Fresh
Clementine C Paluer
Jacob Gearhart
J. B. Snyder
Wao
Frary
John Harpe
Ted
Jonss Eberly
David Eberly
Aled Salto Bill
Daniel Nussbaum
Mary Ann Roberts
H .M. Bechtel
John Laurer
Benrose Billman
James LP
Eitel
David H. Cok
Sarah Morrow
Simon Carver
Cork
Wm McCullough
John Roesley
Nole
Catharine Roesley
Shall Wooster Have a Cycle Show
Citizens of Wooster debate creating a local bicycle show mirroring other cities. Organizers urge united effort and broad cooperation, inviting riders and enthusiasts to contact The Republican or Harding & Co. to aid the enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
United
Prosperity seen in Ashland says Wayne contractor
Ashland Gazette quotes David Myers of Wayne county noting reports from Delaware county to bid on a large job and a church contract. He mentions a friend preparing to build a fine residence and expects manufacturing to run full time, rail line from Jeromeville north to Sandusky this year, with locals planning new homes this summer amid wary voices fading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland Gazette
David Myers
Wayne County
Gazette
Ashland
Nell
Delaware County
Mir. Myers
Jeromevilis
Sandusky
Orrville stock sale draws crowds to Winkler sale
Orrville hotels held crowded for J. W. Winkler regular monthly stock sale the largest yet with 32 head Western horses and 47 head drafted horses sold from about five car loads. Total sold 11 horses, $10,161 gross, average $301.54, western average $125, highest price $170, lowest $22. Notable buyers included Hosenberg shipping 25 head to Hamburg. Draft horse shipments to New York Hartford and Millersburg were reported. Wayne county farmers and Amish buyers dominated, with advice on breeding and feeding to maximize profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrville
J. W. Winkler
Iowa
Ohio
Hosenberg
Orryille
Hamburg
Germany
Frank Reichenbach
Mr. Stine
New York
Joseph Masser
Hartford, Conn
Taggart & Sauter
J. J. Gillam
Keys
Shreve
Millersburg
Winkler
Ephraim Jolliff
Avoca
Jows
Jefferson
Wayne County
Salle
Middle West
Pereneron
Clydendale
Shire Harses
University Notes and Personals items
Friday events at the Y M C A include a crowded change at City Hall for a lecture by evangelist Ib Fay Milla on Social Port. WoosterConnections mention a former Wooster student and a 2 month old baby death from a clothing fire, while local politics discuss Billman in the fourth district. Saturday music recital and missionary society events at West Roaster church lead to sermons across Lima and nearby churches. Brag annual gymnastic exhibition to feature athletic programs and Cantor Y M A director Mr Bacher and Prof. Dopaldson in Madison gymnasium events.
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Y M.C. A
Beneft
Ib Fay Milla
Wooster
L. A. Cass
Wooster University
Toledo
Tuesay
Oury
Mather
Dore
Forest City
City Cowneil
Cleveland Recorder
Billman
Alao
Bilman
The
Recorder
Nelle Sabin Hyde
Adobat
Rebecca
Linda Meeker
Young Waides’ Missionary Society of Westroaster Church
Scovel
S. Hall Young
Ada Presbyterian Church
ER. M. Dopaldson
Market Street Presbyterian Church
Lima
Bacher
Cantor Y
Faller
Dalton High Prepares Drama and Music Entertainment
School events include a year opening Boxwell law exam set for March 27 at Wooster High School with a second on April 17. County Examiners report 63 in a recent teachers’ exam held in the High School. Oak Grove School in Chester township shows attendance and enrollment statistics from Nov 9 1896 to Feb 26 1897 with A A Bucher as teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton High School
Wooster High School
Oak Grove School
Chester Township
Averae
A. A. Bucher
Ditch No 9 To Be Dug At Once In Franklin Clinton Townships
County Commissioners sold the construction of County Ditch No 96 petitioned by W S Sidte and others. About 60 bidders attended despite bad weather. Section No 1 priced at 174 48 went to James Cornelius for 8860. No 2 150 64 sold to James Cornelius for 86 79. No 3 095 64 to Timothy Sheehan for 839 85. Lateral No 1 16 60 to James Cornelius for 13 12. One farm crossing sold to Ann Carper for a dime. Advertising rate noted as cheapest ever offered in Wooster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Clinton
Sidte
James Cornelius
Shreve
Timothy Sheehan
Wooster
James Cornéjina
Ann Carper
Clinton Township
Woman Delivers Child Aboard Train En Route to Chicago
Mrs. J S Glen of Montgomery Avenue Allegheny Pa was traveling with her 18 month old son on train No 15 bound for Wooster when she went into labor. Railway officials moved her to Hotel Yoder and Dr J E Barrett attended. A daughter was born about 9 pm with husband and Mrs Orr arriving later. The Glens are described as respectable and patient through the ordeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.S. Glen
Montgomery Avenue
Allegheny
Chicago
Wooster
Takerill
Robert+ gon & Droz
Yoder
J. E. Barrett
Glen
Barrett
H. O. Smith
South Buckeye Street
Orr
Glew
Wreck on Baltimore & Ohio Midland Division Near Cincinnati
A freight train crashed into a sleeping car on Friday morning near Loveland Ohio injuring seven seriously. Dobbins of Wheeling and Kape of Richmond died, Col R H Warder of Cincinnati reported fatally hurt but later improving. Supt Thorne and station officials learned Warder’s status by Saturday night and again reported he rested easy. Warder later sent a note saying he was much better but cannot travel this week.
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Loveland
Cincinnati
Midland Division
P. H. Dobbins
Wheeling
W. Va
G. A. Kape
Richmond
Incl
Col
R. H Warder
Purke
Board of Control
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Wooster
C. £. Thorne
Col. Warder
Thorne
Death summons reports multiple local deaths and services
Jacob Rhodes aged 74 living south of the city was found dead Friday afternoon after a period of illness involving heart troubles. William Codes, his eldest son and foreman at the Millbrook coal shores, died December 1. The funeral will be from the residence at 19a m Monday with interment in Wooster Cemetery. Wa. Meier funeral from Berman Evangelical church Sunday at 2 5. The remains of William Manges of Wayne township, who died Thursday in Neweriin Stark county while visiting, were taken to the depot and services held. interment in Madisonburg cemetery. Simon Ewing aged 80 years and 8 months, first white child born in Canaan township, died Saturday. interment in Wooster cemetery Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Rhodes
Ihe
William Codes
Millbrook
Wooster
Wa. Meier
Berman Evangelical
William Manges
Wayne Township
Neweriin
Stark County
Madisonburg
Simon Ewing
Canaan Township
Wooster Cemetery
Citizens Ticket Complete for Wooster Election
The executive committee of the Citizens movement announces their full Wooster ticket led by Mayor W F Kean and includes City Solicitor M C Ruch, Marshal Jobnclus street, Water Works Trustee John Caskey, Hoard of Education John A Gi, and five councilmen A M Fombell Jacob Deer John Pf Wisner John Rockey John S Eliott. The ticket pledges loyal service and aims to keep Wooster free from party dictates while allowing citizens to vote their conscience on broader state and national issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woostes
Blican
Citizena Movement
W F Kean
M. C. Ruch
Jobuclus
Shburilea J.4rdan
Water Works
John
Caskey
John A. Gi
A. M. Fombell
Jacob Deer
John Pf. Wisner
John Rockey
Eliott
Wooster
Donkey Rider Plans Ocean to Ocean Wager Ride
Dalton Mayor Harrold reports Brooklyn newspaper man Pitcher Woodward traveling with a donkey from New York to San Francisco to publish letters and back a $5,000 bet on William Jennings Bryan’s election. Woodward aims to meet McKinley in Canton and call on Ryan as he passes Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Harrold
Dalton
Repub Jcan
Wooster
Pitcher Woodward
Harrold
Ina Wooster
Woodward
Ocean
McKinley
Canton
Ryan
Nebraska
Dally B. Pitcher Woodward
Brooklyn
N. Y
New York
San Francisco
W.J. Bryan
Pythagoras
Jaromerilla
Inauguration of McKinley Opens with Grand Procession
Washington March 4 inauguration ceremonies began with President Cleveland and President-elect McKinley leaving the White House for the Capitol, escorted by 6000 troops. Major McKinley rode from the Ebbitt House to the executive mansion. The parade featured thousands of spectators, national colors, and lavish decorations along Pennsylvania Avenue from the Capitol to the Treasury, with grandstands and displays on public buildings.
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Washington
Cleveland
McKinley
Hobart
Senate Committee of
White House
Capitol
Major McKinley
Ebbitt House
Executive
United States
District National Guard
Interior
State War and Navy
Treasury Building
Mckinsey
Ebbist House
Pennsylvania Avenue
United States Forrces
District of Columbia National Guard
Seventeenth United States
Columbuse Barracks
Twenty-third Patio
Civic and military leaders listed in multi state gathering
A detailed roll of general officers adjutants governors and staffers from multiple states names include General William P. Orr I K Hamilton and J E Lowes among many others. The document lists brigades divisions and aides with governors Hastings Griggs Lowndes Black Bradley and Drake and staff members across Pennsylvania New Jersey Maryland New York Vermont Kentucky Illinois Ohio and more. The roster also mentions political club leaders and civic bodies such as the National League of Republican Clubs and various state Republican organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Orr
I. K. Hamilton
J. E. Lowes
A. L. Conger
Aids
R. J. McKinney
David L. Cockley
George D. Wick
J. W. Barger
Charles B. Wing
Cc. E. Burke
R. Misher
J. Fleischman
H.H. Pettyman
H. D. Knox
L K. Andersen
H. A. Marting
Hastings
Pennesylvahia
John W. Griggs
New Jersey
William 8. Stryker
Lloyd Lowndes
Maryland
Frank 8. Black
New York
C. W. Tillinghast
William O. Bradley
Kentucky
D. R. Collier
Josiah Grout
Vermont
T. S. Peck
Ohio National Guard
John R. Tanner
Illinois
J. N. Reese
Francis M. Drake
H. HW. Wright
William S. Booze
W .H. Atwell
F B. Brownell
W E. Bundy
Frank J. Chae
J. de B. Clay
Horace M. Deal
Fili Greer
L. Hain
C E. Ink
H. R. Knowles
Charles F Leach
F. Meyer, Jr
C W Raymond
D A Robinson
R. Sulzer
McKinley Nominates Cabinet Members and Swears In
President McKinley nominates his cabinet with John Sherman confirmed as secretary of state and Marcus Hanna sworn in as senator from Ohio. The remaining appointees are sworn in at the White House, with Gage taking his oath in the Treasury. The lineup includes Alger, McKenna, Gary, Long, Bliss, Wilson and others sworn in March 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
McKinley
Senate
John Sherman
Marcus A. Hanna
Ohio
Sherman
Woogter
Washington
S. D
White House
Secretary Gage
Treasury Department
the Treasury
Lyman J. Gage
Ilinois
Russell A. Alger
Michigan
Joseph McKenna
California
James A. Gary
Maryland
Navy
John D. Long
Massachusetts
Interior
Cirnellus N Bliss
New York
James Wilson
Towa
Prominent Senate Address During Civic Parade in Washington
The article describes a grand civic and military parade in Washington with veterans and civic organizations led by B. H. Warner. It notes the Senate, President McKinley, and ex President Cleveland in attendance, the parade route from Capitol to the White House, and official reviews by Grand Marshal Porter.
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B. H. Warner
Washington
Aden
Roe
Stevers Nouhia
Merinies
Senate
Capitol
White House
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington Circe
K Street
Vermont Avenue
Porter
Whit House
Mc Nisley
McKinley
Cleveland
Unclear note of a break in and theft incident
A partial readable fragment describes a break in the post building where a gate or door was blown open and about $600 in money and other items may have been taken. Details are sparse and entities are unclear in this OCR segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reais
Aoe Rayepna
Ivy
Pre varicating minion of Beelzebub query explained
A playful child question about politics invokes a Ludic pun. Pa explains the term as a man who disagrees politically, reflecting a political debate moment captured in a Philadelphia Record line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Beelzebub
Son
Philadelphia Record
Washington Inaugural Decorations Across Pennsylvania Avenue
The center of interest in the city’s decorations runs along Pennsylvania Avenue from the Capitol to the treasury, stretching a mile plus with a broad asphalt path. The route continues past Fifteenth Street toward Washington Circle, forming one of the world’s finest urban vistas. The grand procession, grand marshal’s stand, and national flags mark a historic display, noted for its cost and ambition though some plans were abandoned this year.
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Pennsylvania Avenue
Capitol
Treasury
Fifteenth Street
White House
State, Army
Navy Departments
Washington Circle
K Street
Bible Gift and Inauguration Day in Washington
The Bible used to oath William McKinley was a costly Ohio copy donated by Bishop Arnett for the ceremony, a refined token from Wilberforce College on behalf of the AME church. Reed faces no opposition for another term as Republican Speaker, with Reed's visit to the president and tariff plans noted. The Washington inaugural day drew a vast, unified crowd, a grand parade along a transformed Pennsylvania Avenue, and a night of spectacular decorations as the new administration prepared to govern.
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Capitol
Western Reserve
Carlisle School
Pennsylvania
Sons of Veterans
O O. Howard
Loyal
Ldsico
Vercao Legion
Houor Legion
Imp
Cleveland
Twentythird
Ohio Volunteers
Elget
Uate
Mezars
Sherman
Ohio
Miting
Virginia
Mitche
Qreer
Milea
Washington
McKinley
United States
Arnett
Wilberforce College
Buckeye
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Wiliam McKinley
United States of America
Reed
Grosvenor
Hopking
Ilitnois
Reeda
House of Representatives
Presi Ant
Waons
Lafayette Square
Hanna
National Committee
Horace Porter
Grant
Hayes
Garfield
Arthur
Harrison
Granville M Dodge
Army of the Tennessee
Dodge
Hickenborr
Cadle
T Sand
Sherama
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Common Pleas Court
Wayne County Records
Wayne County Probate Court
Daily Republican
Experiment Station
Funeral Services
Canaan
Pythagoras Pod
Maccaroni
Cleryeland
Bocosaes
poHeSe
Russia
Austria
Barbary States
Publc
Faith
Charity
Seventh Street
Webster, Clay and Benton
Klubart
Inatgurbal
Indians
Veterans’ Division
Rouen
Acres Sa Tat
Pats
Russe
ALG
Hobart Prommea
Washilton
Marca
Hobart Rpoke Ag
Tom Tome
Tnited
Toran
Foe
Speaker Reed
Adbry
Fife
MR. M'Hinley
Senate Chamber
Supreme Court
Coral Company
Passio Cn
Frort and
Urary
House
Penate
Peace Monument
Ea Bat
Patanire
C. Ry
Alan
Ee Aes
Columbus
Wom
Minafield
Pirranvean
Fittei
Wayne
Ee Teaing
Shia Vo
Iberg
Cayutt
Mussillon
Boca Lawrences Ry I
Ocity
Smittp Ville
Shreye
Ralria
Lal Ville
Loudonvil
Wifield
Ile Padouville
Evilla
Sohithville Sb
Baty Ronoa
Minsailion Coulsville Aa Maximo
Alliance lv
Bilemanes
Ptonin A
Jombiang
Aver Falls
Ttsb
Serek Ams
Cme
Weelky Tribune
Kor
Republican
New York Weekly Tribune
Wooster, O
Geo. W. Best
Tribune Building News
York City
Weekly Republican
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