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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1897
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text shows Wayne County Ohio context with references to Republican printing, a page Festhmon event, and mentions of Liberty and price markers. Readable entities include Ohio, Wayne County, and references to newspapers.
A fragmented OCR list shows mayoral and council races with names and offices. It includes Mayor Jobn Barrett marshal, street commissioner, water works trustee, board of education member R. N Warren, ward councilman candidates M. B Good and Andrew Horn, assessor S A Hubbell, Andrew Eer, Nathaniel J, Frank Kester, Frank Nafziger, Jak Hill. The text lacks dates and clear offices for some entries.
The crowd hears that good men should run on their merits and vows to support McKinley era policies. Key figures discussed include Barrett for mayor, the need to elect the entire Wooster ticket, and the aim to unite Republicans on town and county slates. The piece references postmaster terms, Dingley tariff wool debate, and a call for party loyalty amid ongoing national issues.
The piece argues that genuine non-partisanship in local elections relies on sustaining existing party structures. It praises Barrett and Republican backing for him while criticizing the idea of dissolving local organizations. It contends non-partisan local governance grows from and strengthens parties, urging candidates to be their best in every race.
The Orrville Republican notes the sudden death of Wilson Douglass near Orrville on Woosters road Monday morning. Coroner W. L. Weygandt announced a verdict of death by heart disease after an inquest. Relatives had previously reported long heart troubles, with details of the witness accounts and the found body near Kurtzer’s residence.
Sterling resident M Longsdorf has moved to Canton while Wooster hosts the Debating Society barrel of fun show at Lattasburg. Dr C J Warner now resides in Wooster after taking over the Van Nostran property on West Liberty Street. William S Brown of Congress weds Kate Helfrick at Rev I N Kieffer’s Bloomington home and they depart for Cleveland. Ohio Supreme Court issues mandamus in Edward Keyser v Wayne County regarding janitor position for ex soldier.
After 11 days at home and $25 in doctor bills with no relief, Mr. Frank Dolson of Sault Ste Marie Michigan was cured by one bottle of Chamberlains Pain Balm costing 25 cents and has had no recurrence. For sale by Lambach and Hoyd. mar
An advertising note from Craighead & Co declares first class oil cannot be sold at 10c per gallon due to value and quality. It argues 70c for five gallons with free cap use, and asserts 103 for larger or equal service, emphasizing no price sacrifice.
An ad promotes a 14-karat gold fused hunting case watch with Waltham stem wind movement, guaranteed 20 years, priced at $12 at Bradshaw's on Wooster's west side square. The Crescent bicycles claim popularity with 1893 sales of 65,000 and 1897 trends, plus Harding & Co’s one price policy.
Mrs. Sarah E. Kimber 65 years old, of Franklin township, suffered paralysis in a McClure house furnishings store. Dr. W W Firestone treated her then she was transported home by Landis and Schmuck ambulance. She never regained consciousness and died before morning. Interment set at Wooster cemetery. Also noted is death of Samuel Rhodes 82 in city area with funeral plans and Lehman cemetery burial.
A Creston nonpartisan Citizens ticket is organized with a committee to draft a petition and fill vacancies. The ticket lists treasurer John Romich clerk A h Tuttle constable Henry Tanner justice Jos McGlewen and others. Supporters urge readers to sign and back the ticket for communal interests in Creston.
The Boxwell examination for district school pupils entering high school was held at Wooster No. 3 on April 24. Reports show results from examinations on Dec 5 1896 Jan 2 1897 Feb 6 1897 and a 5 year 3 year 2 year and 1 year certificate schedule for numerous teachers from multiple townships including Wooster Smithville Apple Creek Sterling Burbank and Orrville with names like Myrtle G. Kieffer Arvilla Kieffer and Lillian Stout among many others.
March notes describe Sabbath guests and local families socializing while reporting on school term start, instructor Miss Himmelright, and local illnesses. A crowded Town Hall program featured Debates, farces, and a literary society, with Decoration Day events planned and multiple visits and moves among residents.
March items report horses trained and sold at Stuckey and Bowers with Grit Tent and K O T M visiting W Salam tent. Benj Wheeler of the Standard Oil Co brings a fine wagon to town ready for use. Epworth Seagers plan to attend Sub-District No 1 E L convention at Wadsworth March 31 and April 1 if weather permits Wean and Co may begin Bowne onions for a few days.
March 29 report notes a group of pearls attending the Bethel lecture by the Egyptian figure last Friday evening and expressing satisfaction. Schools closed Friday signaling summer term start in six days.
March 29 reports Mrs S S Seibert slowly improving from nervous prostration. School closed last Friday with an evening entertainment. Mrs B F Seibert of Mansfield visits her parents W A Dow and wife. J J Hootman breaks ground for a new house this spring. Charlie Pearce moves to farm northwest of town last Wednesday. E F Ebright, formerly with Myrra pump at Ashland, to move back to farm soon. F Heckman L Lardis Geo Wolf and E D Bunyan visited Ashland on Blawenit duty. Bruxy.
Cedar Valley items report Harvey Rutt starting at Oak Grove and other residents moving to Ogden's Corners and Millbrook. Quarterly church meeting, Sabbath school officers elected at U B Church. Local incidents include a runaway accident recovery, prolific sow in Millbrook, and Keister buying a home in Shreve. March 20 notes on plowing and farm moves.
March 29 entries note seasonal signs and social chatter from Lake County. Mita Mabel Campball visits J W Christy and wife. Pittsburg Dramatic Club praised. March 21 theft incident at Shaum home. Alzina Texet to stay with brother in Elyria. Bethel Church Easter show planned April 17. various family visits, moves, and housing changes. election notice urging abstention from crossing. local real estate and farm purchases. school term begins today at Kilbuck with Hon. Gitner.
Weather has been changeable and rough for travel around Orrville. Miss Mary Schantz stays with the Schantz family at Kidron. Several moves and visits: Sawers to move on Thursday to Adam Fogel's farm, Orrville. J.C. Young moves on Gast Main. Judson Knapp heads to Vickville Michigan. Robi Cockrell buys property. Mrs. A. A. Moore and Mrs. G. W. St. John visit Rev. Dowling. T. Crawford moves to Schamp property. J. Baker loses his rig at the Erie depot then finds it at Lodi stable. A factory accident injures Jourdain. Della Griner visits Polk. Marycoh 0 notes. March 31 reports on revival meetings, ensure Cleveland trips, infant burial, Millersburg visitors, and golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Miller.
A fragmented note reports Mr. Whitman near Doyle town becoming a citizen after a Liberty Friday and a pleasant visit with John Kebly and family. Barberton’s Mr. Sohnkder called on former neighbors. Joseph A. Gehres and wife from Akron spent Sunday and Monday with relatives.
A Jacob Davidson birthday party for about sixty guests is noted. Wisconsin returnee Grace Billman visits Mrs Simons. Jeptha Hostetler Jr plans to move goods from Arrville area. Elam Horst to move to North Lawrence farm. Mrs Wallace and Mrs Caller visit Campbell family. Will Roht returns for summer with father. Elia Faud to live with Cherry family. Jacob Deitweiler moved to Peter Greaser’s lot. Speicher boys attend Winkler sale. Charley Speicher starts work for Mrs Downing. Omar Spear to work with Hartzler hay baler. March 30 funeral visitor leaves for Georgetown Ky. Public school on weeklong vacation. Luelia Oberholtzer vacationing with parents. Mrs M. McConnell visits Shreve. Y P S C E musicale at David Foltz home earns praise, proceeds 13. Supt. Roland Woodward vacationing at Leetont. Thursday armory evoking best season elocution with Prof Leopold from Loudonville. Miss Hertha Elisperman of Wooster guests Latha Collier.
On Friday and Saturday evenings a grand entertainment at Silver Hill school near Sonnenberg featured three plays Fun in the Post Office White Mountain Kid and Hotel on Fire. The Sonnenberg school finished its term. various local notices follow including visits, lectures, and preparations for spring work.
Culture is given that a stockholders meeting called by the Board of Directors will be held at the office of the association on Monday evening May 3. The meeting discusses amendments to Article 6th 7th and 8th of the constitution and outlines officer and director terms and elections. By order of the Board of Directors Veratos TheentspatiuH secretary
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