Constitution of Wooster Free Library Association Adopted
The Wooster Free Library Association adopts a revised constitution. It outlines name, object to provide free reading, membership fee of one dollar with annual 80 renewal, nine trustee board, annual and special meetings, officers president vice president secretary treasurer, two standing committees on Ways and Means and Library and Reading Room, and amendment process. A report notes new signatures and the start of broad community support.
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Wooster Free Library Association
Wooster
Memger
Board of Trustees
The
Wooster Free Library
Pew Association
Word From Every Wooster Republican Correspondent
The notice urges weekly letters from all correspondents whether they have supplies or not and requests reporting for those absent. It calls for new correspondents at points where no one writes and stresses that each town should be heard from weekly with brief letters.
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the Wooster Republican
Farmers Celebrate Ohio Station Dedication In June 1897
A Wooster driven plan urges a farmer centered festival on June 3 1897 to mark the dedication of the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station. The event aims to involve every Wayne County township and neighboring areas turning the day into a statewide farm celebration. Also notes McKinley’s prudent political appointments and Weyler’s Cuba strategy amid wool mill tariff talks affecting year round operations.
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Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Wooster
Wayne
Farmers of Ohio
Lousville
Ohio
Illinois
Indiana
Missouri
Mississippi
Tennessee
Georgia
Kentucky
Civil service binds close as officials clash in staffing
Special to Woostar Republican reports Secretary Alger cannot appoint his confidential clerk while Postmaster General Gary must accept a stranger as assistant attorney general. Germany’s actions against Christians are condemned amid Muslim oppression. In Frangform Kentucky on March 13 Governor Bradley grants four days for Alonzo Walling after his refusal of reprieve for Jackson.
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Alger
Gary
Frangform
Bradley
Alonzo Walling
Coen
Jackson
Township education wages spark county controversy
A Wooster Ohio reader criticizes Wayne county Township Boards of Education for cutting spring wages, arguing the 316 per district total of 2035 is small for the county but affects teachers’ influence. He urges fairer averages above 20 in summer and 34 to 40 in winter, noting varied teaching commitments and motives.
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Wooster Republican
Wayne County
A. Bigplamie, O
Robbery on Euclid Ave: Man's Shoes Taken by Masked Trio
Walter H. Allie of Cleveland was held up at Euclid and Sterling by three masked men who demanded silence and searched his pockets. They took a new pair of tan shoes and 18 cents from another man who appeared. no one filed a complaint and no clues exist.
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Walter H. Allie
Wooster
Cleveland
Euclid Avenue
Opera House
Euclid
Sterling Avenues
Allis
Allie
Welcoming Capt. McClure Home From War Service
Editorial praise from the Iron Valley Reporter Canal Dover lauds Capt. McClure as incorruptible and steadfast. It notes forty years at the bar with a spotless record, Civil War service showing scars not cowardice, and two terms in Congress where he stood by his principles and served his constituency. The piece calls Wooster and Wayne County neighbors to endorse his character and loyalty as he returns to private life.
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Iron Valley
Canal Dover
Wooster
Wayne County
Capt. McClure
McCleick
McClure
Congress
Seventeenth
Arrest in Sensational Perry Bristow burglary case
Deputy Sheriff Charles Garver returned from Lisbon with Harry Stoner under indictment for complicity in the Perry Bristow burglary. A crowd gathered at the depot to view Stoner described as about 28, smooth in manner, claiming no prior Wooster or Wayne county visits. Richard Lee was released on $2,500 bail for scheduled appearance.
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W. W.guata
Columbiana
Nving
Bris Iglary
Lisbon
Wooster
Charles Garyer
Don Dlepe
Custo
Brower
Crook
Ehich
Parry Bristow
Charles Garver
Harry Stoner
Perry Bristow
Stoner
Wayne County
Common Pleas Court Updates and Scovel Release News
The Common Pleas docket notes Patrick Kelly vs Samuel Plank with a plaintiff victory for 436.38 on a 500 promissory note claim. Indictment bonds set and jurors excused for Friday while cases are assigned for March hearings. Separately, Sylvester Scovel’s release from Sancti Spiritus prison is reported along with U S government action to back his safe return and potential naval support if needed.
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Patrick Kelly
Samuel Plank
Michael Heffernan
Mia Kelly
Smithville
Defendanot
K. Plank
Critchfield & Critchfield
M L. Smyser
Richard Lee
Maxwell
Harvey
Elmer Geiselman
Elmer Berry
Geiselman
Berry
Haffey
Bristow
Pittsburg
Scavel
Washington
Sylvester Scovel
Sanct Spiritus
United States
Spain
Scovel
Jai
Senor Dupuy de Lome
Cuba
McKinney
Sherman
Sancti Spiritus
White House
State Department
Lee
Scoves
Senor de Lome
Air. Scovel
Genera Lee
Havana
Les
Cuban
Legacy funds for Mennonite church proposed to aid Bible Society
A Rittman correspondent shares a plan for a church legacy of 82 000 to be used to aid two societies. First 1 60 000 would fund 50 life memberships in the American Bible Society enabling annual Bible provisions for the destitute. The remaining 5 00 would create 50 life memberships in the Ohio Sunday School Association to provide monthly literature and reports. The writer urges the Mennonite church to adopt this benevolent plan.
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Weostee
Republican
Rittman
Ate
American Bible Society
Ohio Sunday School Association
The
Bible Society
Ohio
Mary E Goupes
Wayne County Deed Series Highlights Transfers in Wooster Area
Warranty deeds and quit claim deeds recorded for multiple properties in Wayne County. Transfers include lots in Wooster, ownerships to and from individuals such as Joseph Tiefenthaler John C Talbot Homer Odenkirk and Geo Kreiger Jr, plus parcels in Dalton Chester Paint Township East Union and Canaan townships with values ranging from 1 to 386 and totals around several thousand dollars. Administered and assignee deeds noted for James Ramsey and Elizabeth Keck cases.
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Joseph Tiefenthaler
John C Talbot
Wooster
Daniel Mangel
Henry A First
Emma G. First
Baughman
Wesley D. Harper
Rebecca J Harper
Dalton
Mary EK
Sagan Easterday
Chester Township
J W Ramee
James Ramsey
James & Criswell
East Union Township
W. H. A. Sibley
Elizabeth A. Keck
G. W. Lawrence
H Palmer
Homer
Odenkirk
J. L. Wheaton
Jacob J.etes
Geo. J. Kreiger, Jr
Board of Education of
Marshallville
John S. Shafer
L. Campfee
Am Meter
Wilhelmina
Lucinda Reed
Knowles Reed
Paiot
Sarah E. Munson
Paint Township
Sarah E Man
Raby CU. Reed
Paul Schaffter
Fung Cabot
Hamilton B
Matz
Edward F. Brumter
George W. Gast
Elizabeth Clary
Canaan Township
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised in Toledo ad
A 100 dollar reward offer for catarrh cures and a testimonial by local merchants endorses Hall's Catarrh Cure. The ad states the product is taken internally and works on blood and mucous membranes, priced at 76 cents per bottle with testimonials available.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F J. Cheney
EST & Truax
Oledo
O. Walding
Kinnan & Marvin
Omall
Serious shop accident and building collapse near Creston
Mr. Andy Snyder of Northwestern avenue suffered a serious eye wound after a jack slipped while under a house. At Creston Hubbard Handie Works braces failed during new store room construction, partially demolishing the structure and endangering workers. two men sustained slight bruises, no serious injuries reported.
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Andy Snyder
Northwestern Avenue
Hubbard Handie Works
Creston
Evansville Terre Haute Train Derailed Fatal Casualties
A train on the Evansville and Terre Haute railroad ran off an embankment today. The fireman and conductor were killed and 15 passengers are trapped in the smoker and reported dead. Details are scarce.
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Wooster Republican
Evansville
Ind
Evansville & Terre Haute
Great success of Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin advertisement
The brief promotional notice touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a rapid success. It claims quick relief for constipation indigestion and sick headache with customers becoming walk in advertising. Available in 10c trial size and larger 60c and 1.00 sizes from Laubach Boyd.
Daily Republican urges readers stay informed at home
The Daily Republican calls on parents to keep posted on current events and reminds borrowers that home delivery costs 12 cents a week, with orders through any carrier.
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Daily Republican
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Clears Severe Cold
G B Henderson editor Daily Advertiser states a severe cold after Cripple Creek fire persisted until after using three small bottles of Chamberlains Cough Remedy the cough and cold left him in high altitude. For sale by Laubach Boyd mar
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Chamberlain
G. B. Henderson
Daily Advertiser
Laubach Boyd
Mar
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Neuralgia
An advertised patent remedy claims dramatic relief in 1 to 3 days for rheumatism and neuralgia. It touts quick action, immediate disappearance of disease, and a first dose showing significant benefit. Sold by Laubach & Boyd and Geo J Kreiger near the public building in Wooster.
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Laubach & Boyd
Geo. J. Kreiger
Opp. Pubiie
Wooster
Round Trip Tickets Sold Across Cleveland Akron Columbus Lines
The Cleveland Akron Columbus Railway is offering round trip tickets valid for travel between all stations on its line. Tickets are good for travel to any destination and return Sunday at a single fare. Inquiries can be made with any agent or by writing to C. F. Daly General Passenger Agent Cleveland Ohio.
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Cleveland, Akron & Columbus
C. F. Daly
Cleveland
Ohio
Hand Colic Cure Praised By Mother Testimony
Mrs B L Traphagen of Mabsillon reports that her four month old baby suffered from colic for over an hour of crying. After administering Dr Hand's Colic Cure the child calmed within five minutes and the family slept through the night. The testimonial notes availability at all druggists for 25 cents.
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W. Charles
No-To-Bac advertised as life changer by Sterling Remedy Co
An old medicine ad praises No-To-Bac as a miracle cure for tobacco use, claiming many gains and 400000 cured, with a guarantee or $1.00 refund. It also mentions cheap one way settlers' tickets by Cleveland Akron Columbus Railway, inviting inquiries for rates and travel to the South and Southwest.
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Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
New Yorks
Coroner Probes Sudden Death of 4 Year Old Boy
Coroner Dr G E Gardner of Wayne County in Doylestown discussed the inquest into the death of Charley Wright four from Dalton. The child died Tuesday after reportedly ingesting belladonna alum and strychnine tablets. authorities consider accidental poisoning but will analyze stomach contents to confirm the cause amid meningitis concerns.
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G. E. Gardner
Doylestown
Wayne County
Dalton
Charley
Peter Wright
Gardner
Missionary Society Holds 25th Wooster Meeting
The annual meeting of the Woman's Foreign and Home Missionary Societies of the Presbytery of Wooster met at Mansfield First Presbyterian. Mrs. J. H. Stoll was re-elected president. papers, reports, and lectures covered India, Persis, and Japan missions. Delegates debated sending a synodical delegate and chose West Salem for the next gathering.
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Wooster
Wayne County
Woman's Foreign and Home Missionary Societies
Presbytery of
Mansfield
Beautiful Pew
First Presbyterian Church
J. H. Stoll
Anna L. Langell
Fredericksburg
Allces. Davie
F’ortamouth
Mra. UY
A Hills
Anna Sprague
Mo FG
Coao
Persis
FL Curtis
Japan
Mra
J al Guheen
India
Mansfield Vercy
Mra Guheen
J .L. Pollock
Orrville
Synodical Society
Anna “Prague
Mra. Schall
Manafieild
M. Breungman
Orrvil
L. J. Bonar
WW. Anderson
Londonville
H. J. Brown
Paint Valley
Charlotte Stewart
Loudonville
H. J. Cressinger
Ashland
Clara Gault
Savannah
East Liverpool
Alice
Mand L. Donney
Clara M. Gault
Ashland Co
A. S. G. Jones
D. BK. Duncan
C. A. Hills
L J. Bonar
West Salem
Uoon
Foreign Society
H.stoll
G. L. Smead
J.T. Houston
Olivesburg
Anna Laing
Alicea Davis
Rebecca Meeker
J. H. Dickason
D. B. Duncan
Pollock
J.(. R. Ewing
Underwood
Fr. W. Mills
Wobster
E. V. Speer
Freedmen
Novel Gymnasium Exhibition by University Students
A large audience witnessed a polished two hour program in the University Gymnasium led by J B Patterson. The 100 performers showcased disciplined routines across music, mandolin, drill and various feats with strong turnout and applause throughout. Nearby items mention Frank T Hosmer visiting Wooster, Nellie Sabin Hyde’s contralto recital, Miss Belle Be Vere joining the American Chemical Society, and local faculty and student notes including a banqueting Seniors by the Sophomores and lectures affected by schedule changes.
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J. B Patterson
University Mandelin
Rand
Foumb Kells
Wands
Megera Holt
Ferris Melntire Kilne
Case, Clark
Simon and Trobeca Ranjo
George
Lester
H. B. Bacher
Canton
Darkied
Holt
McIntire
Gregory Casa Kilne
Kerr
Ferris
Clart
S'mon
Goheen
Pyramids
Bacher
Frank T. Hosmer
Wooster
Chicago
Wate Chapel
Nellie Sabin Hyde
Mies Belle Be Vere
U of W
Wayne County
U.S
IV Groscop
No Faith in Faith Healers Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Ad
An advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as the solution to digestion and digestion related ailments. It claims they aid digestion, improve appetite, strengthen nerves, and purify blood, regardless of belief. Sold by druggists or by mail from the Stuart Co. in Marshall Michigan.
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Stuartjn
Stuart
Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
Orrville Woman Faces Rare Dental Anomaly
Mrs. J J Lower of Orrville, after losing her natural teeth 16 years ago, is described by Dr. E B Yager as experiencing an unusual dental eruption. A prominent eye tooth nearly crowns while others push through gums amid Mrs Lower’s poor health.
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Orrville Crescent
J J. Lower
E. B. Yager
Mrs. Lower
Lower
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