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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1899
Page
2
A local political notice urges voters to support the Republican slate, praising candidates including Shilling for justice of the peace, George Thompson for township treasurer, and James Taggart for assessor, emphasizing party loyalty and upcoming elections.
A chaotic Liberty street scene features a large fire in New York and casualties, while political chatter discusses vacant senatorial seats and party prospects. Reports note wage hikes for stove molders, debates over Gomez and Reed, and Wooster Republicans and Democrats eyeing spring ballots amid calls for strict municipal economy.
The piece notes General Asa W. Jones of Youngstown announcing his candidacy for Ohio Governor with Mahoning county Republican backing. It also covers reactions to Sherman and Reed stories, Cuban affairs, New York hotel fire accountability, and a fire department budget request amid warnings about future conflagrations.
Citizens urge Wayne County towns to imitate Medina county in campaigning for better roads. They argue bad country roads hurt farmers and merchants, noting taxes would rise slightly but benefits from smoother travel and commerce would greatly exceed costs. The bicycler and farmer both want improved routes for business and pleasure.
A Michigan governor, Plogree, forms a discordant socialist faction seen as a folly by critics. Observers expect a Pingree backed platform with Wingree for leadership and revenue aims, portraying a repeat of past politics and patronage while Pingree’s sacrifice is questioned.
Dr D B Cargild of Washita reports four bottles of Electric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer of scrofula after years of suffering. He calls it the best blood purifier and supreme remedy for eczema dermatitis salt rheum ulcers boils and running sores. Sold by Laubach Boyd at 50 cents.
Sleebindende Wooerke RXPUBLICAN, RLAMD, March .-Morrland hoo. on Friday,with a pictis An iifor fall thay attended. After: be from many of the household, dark Taylor, of Morrland, haa oken up] housekeeping, and gone to life with his son Joe, 'Andrew Groosman's family of six ived from Austro-Hungary after & of 13 days sit being 5,600 miles. . Rob Snyder, of Kauke street, is! py to shave the telephone from rrland to his elevator. Jode Franks and wife were visiting 'Fredericksburg over Sunday. iss Minnie Snyder was visiting them. Bucher's the past week, Mrs. icher being her aunt, ewls Pal and 'Cleman Have set up a hardess shop, Lewi ddys ba will make a set of bares so if anybody wants them, Times.
Notices from Golden Corners March 20 report winter's end and a light freeze that helps maple sugar. Harrison Armstrong plans to move near the Children's Home, Jacob Shafer aimed to move but was halted by a ill child. Mrs Nette Taylor returns from Seville after visiting cousin Mrs George Mouse. The Shafer house and Mrs Jennings with two Seattle visitors are mentioned. A petition seeks Brigham Roberts’s seat in Utah. Wayne Woman's Missionary Society elects officers. Miss Wora McCoy named delegate to Ashland meeting. Weather worsens, Black unable to fill appointments. Maple Grove closes next Friday March 24. Maple Grove boys report a good game at Milboro. John Stauffer and George visit South Bend. D Nave and family go to Galion. John Lehman to be honored at Biggs schoolhouse. Groundbreaking planned for a new house by Park Troutman. Bartram family to move. Local moves to Chester Township. Maple Grove Brass Band concert at School No.7.
Correspondence from Wester Rereslican reports a quiet spell with several townmovements. Mrs Piper moves into Dr Braden's vacated house. Mr Ed Weaver at home as his school closed last Friday. M E church protracted meeting led by Rev Hoak. young people attend Ogden's party with large crowd and good time. Vacation begins next Friday for one week. Zimmerman couple back from Orrville on business. Quarterly M E church meeting held March 25 26. B McConnell moves into Piper's vacated house. Writing class led by John Honogh at Piatn Ohio. Hamrichooser moves saw mill into T H Rice woods to mill timber for F H Rice's new barn. Election of M K E Sunday school officers: Supt W H Fair asst Supt F M Specht sec W E Weaver asst sec H S Eberhart treas Mary Foose librarians Ming Fair Hattie Weaver. Entertainment by New Pittsburg Dramatic Club featuring The Deacon's Tripulations.
The Progressive Farmers' Association will meet at the Children's Home on Thursday March 30 1899 at 1 p.m. The program includes music recitation by Miss Florence McIntive essay by Mrs Hattie McCoy on Sheep Husbandry with Will James and L R Bowman lecture Diseases of the Plum and Cherry by Prof D Selby and a discussion Should the Rulers of the United States Endorse Imperialism led by Jerry Sullivan and P18 Heig.
Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson Ohio faced a fatal rectal fistula after 18 hours. Doctors warned he would die without a costly operation. He reportedly cured himself using Bucklen's Arnica Salve, five boxes at 25 cents each, advertised as the surest cure on earth. Sold by Laabagh and Boyd druggists.
On April 1, 1899 at 1 PM at the south door of the Court House the farm of the late Harrison Webb will be sold in three tracts. One tract 168 acres upland with brick barn, another 60 acres bottom land. Four miles SW of Wooster. Terms one third cash, one third in one year, one third in two years secured by first mortgage. Executor JOHN W. Sande. Attorneys Adair & Admir._adjusted to readable form.
Applecreek March 2. Mrs Jake Stauffer and son Roscoe visit from Orrville. Clarence Jerriman returns from Smithville. Anna Ryman home after schooling at Maysville. H C Armstrong returns from Nebraska visiting his sister Mrs J R Moore. Miss Elma May Patterson dies at age reported. funeral held with Y P O E flowers. Several locals attend, funerals conducted by Dr Hackatt. Egyptien to lecture at Reformed church March 23. Mildred remains the endnote.
Last Friday ended the winter term with a grand dinner in the schoolhouse as Millbrook women praised the teacher. J H Kelster gave a speech presenting a rocking chair to Mr Stauffer, who will teach again next year. An antifa program and an evening of songs followed. Chas Ports advertised Don Ricardo the fast stallion from Kentucky. Dr A J Sullivan visited, Miss Katie Sullivan visited family, and an entertainment on March 28 features Old Glory in Cuba. A M Miller ships White Wyandottes to Chicago. Sam Andersons has grip.
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The Dramatic Club has shifted its entertainment to March 24 from March 7. Debates at the school house drew unusual interest. A serious street accident injured a person in a wagon collision near the Adam Ok farm area, with damages sought from the offending party.
Burbank reports guests of F. W. Neumeyer Sr and family from Creston. Prof. Knight of Congress visits daughter Mrs. Neumeyer. Mise Alta Frary ill with meningitis. Oscillating local travel and business trips noted. Overn & Baker renamed Overs & Son. Enlistment and hospital corps mentions. Jam es Shoup visits Creston. ward meetings at M E church. Rodent of civic notes include city directory and Wooster events.
A fragmentary report describes a chaotic scene at URLAN CONGRESS with a large crowd, a fire threat, and efforts to control it. Witnesses note disarray, a burning area, and attempts to prevent spread as darkness falls.
The letter from Altos reports Mrs W B visiting friends and John Kogler’s party arrival. A narrow ice accident injured Aviliam Hanjan as the railroad ice cable snagged the engine. Half the lower rooms remain sick with a villagewide illness. two popular young people wed Rev Torb t of the M E church at home before frost.
In Wooster on Wednesday the Republican caucus nominated Mdssra Shook Tegg Galehouss for councilmen and Fridz Miller Spencer for the school board. The village council set the vote on water works by bond, with specifics cited as to limits. Local residents enlist in the regular army and report a light stroke recovery for Mrs Ed Harvey. News notes about residents Polly Lepley Mealy, Mable and Sadie Stein Metz, and Fred Miller’s short Wooster visit are included.
From Florian Schaffier recorder notices claim deeds and warranty deeds across Wooster Doylestown Clinton Green township and surrounding townships. Names include Joseph Fischer Ches Pursell W A Craig Myrtle Cayhoe Irvin McClarran Nancy Funk Simon Tanner Sarah J McClarran and others with parcels ranging from 1 to 168 acres and values from 138 to 8400 dollars.
Local notes report moving farms and households in Maysville and surrounding townships. Names include Glann Warner Wesley Warner and families, with moves to Rowsburg and Apple Creek. March activity covers school closings, road conditions, entertainments, and church meetings. marriages of Miss Clara Edna Sharp and George Eshelman.
March items note Mist Arabelle Barnes returning from Akron to teach piano and organ after study, Mist Lida Bird back from Welcome, 9 Miller on furlough, Hay Iler visiting sister Alverda Miller, Albert Ada returning from Akron to visit daughters Mrs. Charlotte Skelley and Dr. Searight, Nadie Dodd in Wooster Friday, Mrs. Sue Warne visiting Clare for spring opening, D Z renting Pocock place, Rev. W P Soljott staying near Gakver gras, March spine events in Ashland and Congrens.
Correspondence from Sterling reports Prof Nelson Sauvain of Wooster University preached a sermon on Jesus Quiz last Sunday evening to a good turnout despite bad weather. The Y P U and local pastors were active. Notable items include a family bereavement, local business updates, and property moves affecting residents in the area.
Correspondence from Wooster reports the Smithville Normal opens for the spring term next Tuesday March 23 after two excellent entertainments on Thursday and Friday. Local moves include Frank Plank and John Hostettler relocating to the country, Allen Buchwalter moving into town, and Miss Lovinia Bodine visiting relatives. Rev Hunsberger of Wadsworth stayed with his son H B Hunsberger. Myrtie Kieffer, Crestone teacher, visited. Jacob Johnson of Sterling and Honor Kieffer of Medina were guests with relatives. The public school term ends with a Saturday evening program in late April. Milton Medsker visited the northwest portion of the state and is now at home.
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Wayne County Probate Court proceedings list multiple estate actions. Dentons include deeds of assignment, final accounts, guardianship filings, bond notes, and hearings set for April 7. Executors and administrators named: McClarran, McUsusland, Plank, Hofstetter, Flickinger, Hatfield, Oswald, Bertram, Wile, Baker, Kennedy. Assignees receive extensions. court orders real estate sales and deeds.
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