Orrville Fire Destroys Barn On Suavaly Farm
Late Saturday night Orrville faced a major blaze at the Joseph Suavaly farm barn on a north end property owned by Isaac Pontius. The 40 by 70 foot frame structure and wagon shed burned, along with a horse, harness, cart, and hay. The Pontius barning sparked house damage to the Stebbins residence, while residents were awakened by neighbors as the alarm spread slowly, and train engineers signaled with whistles before bells rang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrrville
Joseph Suavaly
Isaac Pontius
Henry Arnold
Charles Stebbins
Tne
Thec. A. &C
The Classics Club Romance In Shakespeare
The Classics Club explored romance in Shakespeare at a Friday meeting hosted by Miss Platter. Miss Botsford recapped Romance and featured scenes from The Tempest and The Winter's Tale with readings by Harriet Funck and others. next gathering set for Miss Roberts's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curry
Dunlap
Johnson
Leontes
Sicilia
Harriet Funck
Cualell
Grace Thrig
Polixenes
Bohemia
Nellielbug
Florizel
Kate Deer
Hermione
Eudore Kieffer
Perdida
Mabel Saybolt
Paulina
Cloe Funck
Missa Roberts
Surprises in Wooster Democratic City Ticket Vote
The Democratic primary revealed an unusually large turnout despite apparent apathy and strong majorities for the winning candidates. City ticket leaders included Mayor Lemuel Jeffries, City Solicitor Hubert L. Adair, Marshal James W. Latimer, and others with council, township, and assessor picks listed. Notes mention campaign spending and intra-party tensions, with Stark and Eshelman leading in votes and references to Republican and Populist activity in Wooster and Wooster township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ts D. T. Downing
Oas Lemuel Jeffrias
Latimer
Pal Us
Kilsperman
Geo, Stark
IR OL
Adale
Water Works Trantee
James D
Beer
J R Zimmerman
Oy Chas Deneke
John A Smith Emmet Lee
Allahan
Stull
Jos
Eof Maham
Bryant
David Jacobs
France
James
M. Roberts
Eshelmam Mat
STEE
Ada In
Sweeney
Herter
Blackourn
Collins
Asyessog
Elias Langell
Scovel safety disputed amid Havana jail reports
Conflicting accounts from Pittsburg Dispatch and Associated Press claim Sylvester Scovel faces danger in Sancti Spiritus jail while Havana authorities debate his transfer. Reports describe pressure to move him to Havana for trial, with Weyler’s troops cited and Consul Lee denying foreigner status challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester Scovel
Pittsburg
Sancti Spiritus
Associated Press
Havana
Scovdl
Scott
Lee
Scovel
Bcome
New York Ldbdream
Sanctspiritas
Madrigal
General Weyler
Royal Arcanum Waynes Council Initiates Members
Royal Arcanum notes Waynes Council No 13 increased to 161 members at the latest meeting. A public celebration marks the 20th anniversary of the order on May 20 1897 at Mechanic's Hall Boston. The obituary mentions a Death at the University in Delaware and recalls Past Grand Regent T Nelson of Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waynes Council No. 13
Order
Mechanic's Hall
Boston
University
Delaware
R. A
Ohio
Esreer T. Nelson
NEW BUSINESS HOUSES IN WOOSTER
On Friday Geo. W. Franks bought his brother Charles Franks fruit and candy store on East Liberty street and will focus on that shop from April 1. Edwin W. Marvin of Ravenna plans to open a millinery in the old Hoelzel Kaltwasser space on the Square, after renovations. Dr W Hinschman of Tarentum may start a sanitary hospital in Wooster if a suitable location is found.
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Geo. W. Franks
East Liberty Street
Charles Franks
Franks
West Liberty Street
East Iiberty Street
Edwin W. Marvin
Ravenna
Hoelzel & Kaltwasser
Alber- Shupe
Hinschman
Tarentum
Wooster
Pickling and planning works woo Republican group
In Smithville Ohio on March 5 farmers packed Normal Hall to back a new Smithville Horticulary Association. Dr J W Buchanan presides with J B Eberly as secretary and H S MHunsberger as treasurer. District representatives form the executive committee as contracts are signed for acreage, with demand outpacing supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WoosTex Republican
Smithville
Smithville Horticulary Association
J- W. Buchanan
J. 8. Eberly
Mhunsberger
Canolan
Chippewa
Greene
Milton
Wayne Townships
Drum Corps Boys Return From Washington Parade Honor
The City Guard Drum Corps arrived home late Saturday after a Washington trip. They praised the courteous treatment they received, especially from the Flambeau Club of Minneapolis, whom they led in the inaugural parade. Local residents are proud of the corps and view the association with the Flambeau Club as a high compliment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Guard
Washington, D. C
Flambeau Club
Minneapolis
Minv
Wooster
Washington
Resignations and church notices fill local week
Rev A R Ks Potts resigns due to health concerns at Youngs owp English Lutheran church. Rev Long to be reassigned by Hey McCullough of West Salem. Methodist Ladies Aid to meet Monday at 3:30 at Mrs Peters on South Buckeye. YPSCE social planned at First Presbyterian church Thursday 7 p m. Sunday School convention at Nashville M E chapel March 13 features Rev A C Ruff Rev B J Brown Rev J P Hutchison and Rev M Scar borough. Good Citizenship Committee invites all to 1st Treatytorian church parlors March 10 8 30 p m after prayer meeting. patriotic program on Washington Lincoln and Robert Ross.
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A. Ks. Potts
Youngsowp English Lutheran Church
M. E. Church
Palk
Methodist Ladies Aid Society
Peter’s
South Buckeye Street
First Presbyterian Church
Holmes County
M. E. Cap
Nashville
Washington
Lincoln
Robert Ross
Experiences of Fredericksburg Comrades in Civil War Letters
Fredericksburg correspondent shares the first part of soldier letters from Private Henry Saure who enlisted in 1862. The narrative covers camp Mansfield, transport on the City Belle, downgoing raids for wood and rations, a Memphis camp, Yazoo expedition, Champion Hills, Arkansas Post taking 1,600 prisoners, Black River fighting, and a Jackson Mississippi battle with vivid field memories. The piece ends with a promise of continuation.
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Wooster Keeptblican
Fredericksbury
Oy General Sa
Henry Saure
Wooster
Downing
Memphis
Tenn
Una
Fle
Black River
Farmers Union of Wayne County Organizes In Chester
The Farmers Union of Wayne County forms in Chester township and nearby townships to promote farming education and skill. Members pay 25 cents yearly, voting by acclamation except officers who are elected by ballot. Topics include dairy cattle breeds, early spring seeding, soil fertility, and farm economy as members meet at the Town Hall amid lectures and music. next meeting set for April 6 at Lattasburg town hall.
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Latraspune
Tugaday
J. W. Troxel
Chester Township
Wayne
Ashland Counties
Farmers Union
Wayne County
Ohio
I.C. Firestone
Jersey
Durham
Weaterp
W. H
Firestone
Woelon
Acre
Lip Ura
Lu Minute
Ralph
Kay Winet
Wooter
Econ
Ile
Eain
B. F. Swinebart
Lattasburg Town Hall
Western Reserve Brides to Wayne County
Mr Charles Rayl of Franklinton married Akron Ora Phursway on March 4. Miss Julia Moorehead, a charming young woman from that area, will accompany the couple to Cleve tonion then return to the groom's father Mr Jon Ray. The groom, Charles haa spent a year in the neighborhood and plans to start housekeeping in East Union township on a farm owned by Dr Cupbuingham of Wooster. A dispatch from Paverna reports Elizabeth Heartrete and E W Mervin married there Wednesday. they are stock to be located locally as they begin business ventures. In Wooster.
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Charles Rayl
Franklinton
Akron Ora
Julia Moorehead
Jon Ray
Charla Haa
Phelstof
Cormence
Cupbuingham
Wooster
East Union Township
L’averna Tuys
Elizabeth Heartrete
E.W. Mervin
T. F. Philips
Good Things Yet to Come This Season
Jolly Nelle Mellenry, a leading American comic, returns here in April after 14 years away. Porter J. White performs Faust in an April booking, with his noted work Paul Kauvar. Other attractions include The Lost Paradise and Waster and May. Cal R G Ingernell expects Cal Ingergull to fill a Wooster date in late April. Wooster Debating Society invited to perform at Lattasburg.
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Jolly Nelle Mellenry
America
Porter J. White
Faust
Paul Kauvar
Waster
Charles A Davis
Cal
R G Ingernell
Cal Ingergull
Public Relief Doctrine Clarified by Wayne County Infirmary Directors
Wayne county Infirmary Directors interpret public relief laws after the 1897 repeal of section 975. Township trustees handle general aid while infirmary care applies only to wholly destitute individuals. Non residents receive care at the infirmary, with transport paid if healthy and eligible. Trustees retain medical relief control for townships under law, and non residents may be cared for where found until settlement can be established. The article also notes upcoming discussions on plant parasites and Roentgen ray demonstrations at the Century Club.
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Wayne County
Aince
Paupore
Ohio
A.D. Selby
Century Club
Ir. W. Z. Bennett
Chemical Laboratory
Wooster Free Library Association Organized
Citizens meet in Wooster to organize a free library and reading room. A constitution was adopted with amendments to safeguard subscriber interests and empower a nine member board and four officers. Next step is selecting trustees. membership drive continues, aiming for broad city representation.
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Wooster
Wooster Free Library
Court Proceedings in Wayne Common Pleas
In Wayne Common Pleas proceedings on Tuesday, McCullough and Leeper retired for deliberations before dinner. John M. Wilkson) vs J J Grady et al. seeks 8500 damages for false arrest and previously remanded by Circuit Court on a technicality. Judge Maxwell reduced John Levers bond from 32000 to 1200 but no bond was furnished.
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McCullough & Leeper
John M. Wilkingon
J.J. Grady
Ali
Adge J
Epworth Leaguers Prepare for Wooster Convention
Wooster District Epworth League conducts a six member cabinet meeting led by P. D. Gensdmer to plan the June convention set for Creston on June 16 and 17. The program outlines topics on preaching services life disappointments league relations and junior work, with six subtopics released for publication and promises a strong turnout. The Daily Republic urges readers to follow Republican news for full details.
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Creston
P. D. Gensdmer
Wooster District
Epworth League
Ureston
Ieague
Espicopal Ghurch
Birthday Parties Brighten Eastoostar Girls Night
Misa Selina Graber of East oostar celebrated her 13th birthday with games music and refreshments last Saturday evening. Cora Saul hosted friends at Weat Liberty street with dancing and refreshments and Bertha Gasche entertained college friends at 31 Spoke street. A 38th Patrick's Day event will be held in G A B Hall by Given Post and the Womans Relief Corps with a program from O Flaherty and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Selina Graber
East “Oostar
Atc
Cora Saul
Weat Liberty Street
Bertha Gasche
G. A. B. Hall
Given Post
Womans Relief Corps
Widow's Church Congregation Details From Wooster Letter
Rev C Scharifer of Wooster Ohio corrects local report on the German Evangelical church congregation. The church book lists 27 widows 48 married women with living husbands 838 unmarried men and 31 unmarried women confirmed 702 male members out of 170 total.
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Wooster Skrrcblicann
C. Scharifer
Wooster
Spain in Its Real Life and Actual Condition
Travelers Club met at Mrs. Cooley's home on March 2 with most members present. Mrs. Ryall read A Flight Through Spain, followed by Evolution of the Spaniard read by Mrs. Keller. Miss Anna Pope performed Spanish Dances, and Mrs. Lucas presented Manners Customs and Amusements, proving a profitable afternoon.
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Travelers Club
Mre. Keller
Anna Pope
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Charles Deneke
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Joseph W. Sweeney
H. RK. Blackburn
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