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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1897
Page
2
A Wednesday report from March 24, 1897 highlights Sir Wooster Reyublian among top Ohio newspapers in a member select list. The item notes regional recognition and lists competing publications within the state.
The document lists candidates by ward and office including mayor marshal city solicitor water works trustee and board of education members. Names include John F Barret Chas B Robertson Walter C Yost Gro Lauszen Heiser A W Shearer J N Warren M S Goodman Henry R Horn I N Kinney S C Hubbell Andrew Snyder Nathaniel J Smith Andrew S Rael Frank Kester Frank Naftzgeh and Jas Bill.
Trustee Robert J. Smith stands for the treasurer Milford L Snider and constables J. D. McKee and Charles Weber, with Assessor John Bunt. The piece notes Populists joining the Democratic fold in Congress and L. V. Obliger’s replacement, while predicting Wooster’s Wednesday night conference may steer growth or miss a vital opportunity amid national rail and levee concerns.
The article critiques civil service shielding amid reforms, noting many federal and fourth class postmasters outside the shield. It highlights Republican appeals for party loyalty, critiques Gov. Bushnell on special elections, and lauds Major Charles Dick and Senator Hanna for prominent positions in national campaigns and party leadership.
Judge Maxwell denied the motion to dismiss the return of service in the mandamus proceedings against the County Commissioners to show why they do not appoint a soldier as janitor of county buildings. The G A R attorneys urged a new mandamus proceeding in the Supreme Court of Chile to challenge only constitutional points. The Lake versus Hursh case went to the jury on Tuesday afternoon and was settled in favor of the defendant. jurors were dismissed for the day.
Orrville's awful calamity follows a deadly accident with a loaded gun set to trigger if a door opened in a smoke house. Harry Smith died after the device fired and he bled out within minutes, leaving a grieving family of a father a mother five brothers and three sisters. The funeral is set for Thursday at 2 p.m.
Charles Eddy and Amy Kach, 8 W Brevveman and Mary B Warner, W. W. Bell and Nettie Wertz are listed in a compact society notice noting names and connections among local residents. The snippet hints at a social or legal notice involving multiple individuals in a small community.
The Wooster Ohio post office lists remaining letters as of Saturday March 20 1897 Call for advertised letters and give the list numbers. Ladies Mrs Harbara Horst Mrs Saran A Tate Gentlemen A Dert h and Walter G McCullough Joon F Marogand P M
The Pennsylvania Lines nearly suffered a serious wreck near Millbrook when No 2 the limited east bound stopped half a mile west of town after an axle broke on the engine. Fortunately no train was on the north track or a wheel blowout could have caused a bad crash. The train was delayed over an hour until a freight engine hauled it to Alliance.
Voters are reminded the election occurs one week from Monday. University extension lectures on popular topics are announced for Wooster and Century Club discussions sparked a movement. The Wooster Debating Society plans an event in Town Hall, Lattasburg, on Wednesday, March 31.
The district court issued a $20 judgment for Scher against Snook for overtime. Judge Maxwell granted Josiah Douglass a divorce from Abigail Douglass of Chester township. Mary K Miller was granted decree from Albert W Miller of Chester township. Stevens vs Ramseyer ended with a verdict for the defendant. Shook vs Lance awarded the plaintiff on a promissory note. In Barretts Bons va. Wile & Statler, the jury awarded $57.12 to the plaintiff.
Gov Bradley, reviewing Scott Jacksons statement that Walling is a murderer, ruled it an opinion and ordered both men to answer for it. The March 20 decision in Newport frames the dispute as a political rebuke rather than a formal charge.
Public health notes warn that Chlorate of Potash often harms kidneys, especially in children, with two Indiana Medical Journal deaths cited from 1894. The piece praises a new remedy, Tonsiline, now sold in 25 and 50 cent bottles, as a safer home treatment for sore throat and related conditions.
The Wooster Republican reports the branch School No. 5 closing on March 19 with a day of recitations and a dinner provided by households. Teachers Mr. Gill and Mrs. Cass receive praise for expert work. a unanimous vote asks Gill to teach another winter. Despite rain, 49 scholars attended, showing strong effort and quiet discipline. The event highlighted strong local support and the district’s satisfaction with term results.
Enthusiastic promotion for Jersey Cream Taffy claims it is clean, well made, and healthful. Advertises Genuine Jersey Cream sugar, skilled candy-makers, and urges parents to let children eat freely. Price is a penny per stick, six for five cents.
In the country notes William Bevington visited Canton last week and Mrs Hettie Keister held a large sale last Saturday. Sal livan family hosted Joby Walter wife and daughter from Canton. Charles Ports spent several days in Canal Dover. W 4 Sellers returned from Cras ton for the weekend. Mrs Geo Strook fell seriously ill last Sunday morning. Mrs Wm Knox of Shreve visited W V Lightcap. W S S Bartram lost his key to the Corbett Fitzsimmons fight and some cash. The farmers mutual improvement club met at the Lebrand home with both township clubs, sharing papers by S G Gill and moving day postponed to April 8 at L S Warner home. Aunt Mary Whitemire, recently operated on for a cancerous tumor, was dismissed and went to Lancaster to visit friends then to Shreve. William Basom moved onto the Culbertson farm vacated by Frank Johnson. L 38 W.
Smithville notes show visitors and residents around town including Miss Lou Brenneman at her aunt’s in Wooster, Prof. Phelpa in Seville, and Dr Fison nearing a comeback. A pickle growers meeting seeks 60 to 80 acres and a ground rental for the season. Egyptian student Gladius of Findlay College to lecture March 25. Local industry news covers Mischler's factory, loom operation, cheese cloths, and carpet weaving with strong business sentiment.
A March 22 record notes A W Brenneman and family visiting Prof Ludwick for a school entertainment. Ada and Marie France return from Akron relatives. Mrs Skeese injured from a porch fall and confined to bed. Dr Warner and J O Ebert toured Cleveland, with Dr Warner attending a Medical Dept event. Pulpit to be filled by Rev Knapp April 4. Residents host guests including Mea Stauffer and Maggie Kapp. Millinery store to reopen. Formal election slate announced for village offices. Funeral of Bertha Oswald set at M E church. Dr. Warner to move to Wooster. Dr Geo A Baeltk to share practice.
Poke SFT reports trends in Wisconsin Minnesota and Fulton County with a lively note on a district 8 event. James Sterrett and family plan April 1 move to Knox County Ohio to lease a farm from father in law Robert Scott. Several local items follow including school terms, weddings, illnesses, and community visits.
March 22 community notes record a week of entertainments and social moves. Ida Lauvain spends a vacation at home while Miss Laura Franks visits from Fredericksburg. Tracy Brothers drillers finished two Sugar Creek township jobs amid a strong water flow. A big town show runs nightly with Fresse’s entertainment Friday and Saturday. Local lectures, republican primary results, and several residents’ moves are logged alongside private gatherings and church events.
Reports of spring tillage begin as farmers prepare fields near Loch John and Wooster. Mentions changes in craftspeople and trades, sales and travels of residents, school plans for April, and local funeral attendances. Witty snippets note grandpa blacksmith, new houses, and a sheriff sale of a buggy for $31 in Creston.
Correspondence from Wooster Ohio on March 23 notes the two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Usman died Tuesday March 16 from ingesting carbolic acid left on the floor by an older family member. Other local items include church lectures, visiting relatives, and a note that after April 1 houses will be vacant. several social visits and engagements are mentioned along with brief ads and health product notices.
Official notice by Mayor Lemuel Jeffries designates Monday for the city election to fill municipal offices. Voters in wards one through five will elect city officials including mayor, solicitor, marshal, water works trustee, and various ward representatives. Polling place details reference center street, Beasl avenue area, and City Hall.
Advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a painless, quick, complete remedy for piles from onset to severe stages. It cites testimonials from Mrs M Hinkly of Indianapolis and Major Dean of Columbus, claims relief in days, and notes the cure costs one dollar per package from Pyramid Drug Co., Albion, Michigan.
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