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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1895
Page
3
Fragmented OCR lists a county election notice from Republican printing office with deadlines by noon and fees for notices. Mentions Montana district, vouchers or tickets, and charges for notices. No clear names or dates clearly readable.
Monday’s Daily reports Wooster area notes on the Kalffer benefit delay, a Big Kill ditch contract sublet to Henry Jossleyn of Akron, and dredge work this week. Also covered are stock of Kieffer Benefit tickets, local remarks on a Camp Clay Works fire, and various arrivals, visits, and pensions in Wooster and nearby towns.
Marriage licenses issued for Sath M. Flandwork and Susie Webster, John Yoder and Minnie E. Greiner, and Herbert Kelly and Rebecca Laughd. The notice cites the four applications recorded in the county records.
Miss Ida Baker hosted a ragsewing with 40 neighbors producing 42 pounds of rags and Libby Smith won a three pound ball. A Clan Endeavor social at Samuel Bell’s home drew about 60 with a nutritious dinner and charity proceeds. Mr and Mrs Martin Funck mark 60 years married on March 20 at Rowsburg origins, since 1859 in the city. A Methodist church reception welcomed new Sabbath School members, with ribbons, coffee and cake, and a large check room.
The Wooster family from Wooster Ohio asks The Daily Republican to correct the funeral account of Charles Gasche. The notice wrongly named Rev Beck as minister and wrong pallbearers. They request a correction in The Weekly Republican, noting the pallbearers were three sons two sons in law and a grandson, and offer apologies for the error.
In Common Pleas Court the Binkley Shelly slander suit did not resume due to defendant Christian Shelly’s grip illness. Judge Dowell excused jurors until Tuesday morning. Juror Philip Wile fainted in court from heart illness and was revived. Case continues next week if Shelly consents.
The Wooster city and township primaries Saturday drew a modest vote with contests mainly for marshal, street commissioner, and trustees. Democratic and Republican candidates sparred, while Ex-Prosecuting Attorney Metz announced he was not a candidate but voted for another Democrat. Citizens and Prohibitionist tickets emerged with a mix of nominees, and a Citizens Independent slate circulated for signatures.
The notice lists election candidates in Wooster City for mayor marshal city solicitor street commissioner water works trustee and board of education. It names Lemuel Jeffries for mayor Philip Ellsperman for marshal John C Moor for city solicitor George Stark for street commissioner Dr W F Derr for water works trustee Hiram B Swartz for member board of education H B Odenkirk in first ward A D Metz in seeing ward John A Smith in ward J Simmons for ward lake I Jones for re election and Joseph Sullivan for re election in fifth ward.
The Wooster post office records uncalled letters for the week ending March 9 1895. Names include Culbertson Mrs Mary 8idie Libbie Hoover Ben Smith Mrs Fanny Hawkins A M Snyder Mrs Minnie Long 8 B Wells Miss Jennie Shepard and Harvey Persons. Advertised claimants must state advertisement date and mention they are advertised to receive letters. John F Marchand P M.
Obituaries note deaths near Orrville Blackleyville Londonville Apple Creek and Wooster including C R Stinson aged 55 Liver trouble Mrs Jacob Paulus 38 Bright's disease Londonville and Teeny infant of Jacob Fry near Apple Creek. Also Richard Cheyney 91 and Stephen McGee death notices. Highwaymen robs Hostettler and Spencer. multiple reports describe a Canton Akron Holmes county manhunt with possible arrest near Fredericksburg and ongoing sheriff pursuit. Supreme Court ruling says Mrs Shell to be tried in Canton. Wooster news and local social notes.
A lively Dalton meeting discussed keeping the plant from leaving Wayne county. Local leaders proposed loans up to ten thousand dollars and pledges from residents to raise funds, with a five year term and no interest. A committee will report progress next Tuesday March 12 and pursue loans and donations.
A special inspection train of the Cleveland Akron & Columbus Railway, led by Supt. J J Henry and engineer Wm H Ingham, toured the line as financiers consider a 4 million dollar loan to extend and modernize. Bonds would finance retirements, new equipment, and terminals, with New York bankers Baldwin & Co. overseeing issuance and Union Trust Company holding escrow.
In a civil meeting residents debated a plan to nominate a candidate for the Board of Education. Mrs Isabella A Yocum received 24 votes, Mrs Caroline Dysert 4, and Mrs Thomas 8, with several abstentions. The process followed Australian election rules and emphasized women's participation while noting no firm party slate.
Receipts show generally lower cattle values with few prime animals and prices ranging from 3.50 to 5.50 for prime cattle. Hogs steady with Philadelphia best at 4.45 to 4.60 and 4.85 for Yorkers. Sheep and lambs decline from last week with export wethers 4.50 to 4.60 and lam bs 5.50 to 5.80. veal calves 5.00 to 6.00.
An office announces subscription terms for The WEEKLY RepossLoan to Cleveland Weekly at 1 dollar per year cash with order. It promises full handling with no extra trouble to the subscriber and directs call to the Republican Office in Wooster, Ohio.
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