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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1892
Page
3
Matthias Boffenmyer aged 77, former Wayne county resident, died last Wednesday at his Ashland home. James Douglas aged 13, son of Robert Douglas of Scranton, formerly of the county, died last Tuesday night.
Scattered items include political candidate Captain E L Lybarger birth details, community thanks from the Kapp family, a church reopening, sermon by J Ro OH Latchaw, medical home remedies, theater plans, burglary report, gas finds at West Liberty sewer, Shreve fire relief, moth control tips, meningitis updates, and a new gymnasium for Co D with equipment from Narragansett Machine.
Local items include property purchases on West Larwill street and a Toledo asylum case for Harry Lehman of North Grant street. Building plans at the Experimental Station available in the Auditor's office. Shreve couple B B Hague and Alice Moore wed. Chippewa Township fire damages Capt. Sullivan residence. Yoder House hiring Mick Hoke. Miss Ola Carlin dies after illness. Pneumonia death of Mrs. W S Eversole’s brother. Fort Wayne railroad car loadings. Miss Clair Wenger and Fred Lacy wedding in Minneapolis. Libane Bell elected Ft Worth fire chief. May 1892 Tri County Teachers meeting set for Ashland. Millersburg fire devastates American block and Mayers Bros store. Relief Corps to serve coffee and sandwiches next Thursday. Businesses urged to decorate for sunny weather. Dr. Monroe Manges to Buffalo in partnership. Hotel Yoder opens under Mr C Yoder with renovations. Horse and buggy collision on North Market and Liberty streets ending with minor injuries. Bishop’s horse wrecks vehicle on Main street. repairs follow.
Meals will be served May 5 in rooms once used by Feeple's Gallery and the Colored Baptist church plans a May 5 dinner on West Liberty street. Henry H. Fullerton of Edna Knr died suddenly at 71.
Mayor Yost issues a proclamation ordering all real estate owners and occupants to clean alleys gutters and drains abutting their premises before May 1. The report also mentions social notices including weddings and obituaries with local figures and various community updates.
In New Philadelphia on May 3 delegates for the 17th Congressional District selected for the National Republican Convention. Wooster's M. L. Smyser and Newark's Wm. C. Lyons named as delegates while Shoiler of New Philadelphia chosen as candidate for Presidential elector.
Sunday morning marshal Ells perman found a man in John Leies Sr residence yard in Wooster. Sherman St’erkins, enrolled in Std O V T at Cincinnati and recently discharged, showed signs of insanity but no violence. He recalled little of events since leaving Work, Medina county, and was taken to Fisher House for care. council proceedings noted various street and sewer matters and a disputed contract by a 1st Ward member, with political tensions and a proposed three mill levy.
The fragment discusses health topics including kidneys bladder and nerve systems and mentions Hostetter and Meuglts disease while praising S.Uters for a double beneficial role. It references remedies for nerve palsy and stimulating commerce, with a cautionary tone about health threats and shocking naively observed effects.
Arthur I Walkey of Orrville Wayne County gained statewide notice at the Ohio Republican State Convention in Cleveland where he seconded the nomination of Jacob F Burkett for Supreme Court. His speech drew strong attention from the large Music Hall audience. A break in at William Conrad’s Liberty Street saloon was attempted last Friday with a damaged key fragment found in the keyhole and an unlocked upper lock suggesting ease of entry.
Weather favorable. public exercises and dedication program announced. Citizens urged to attend the monument day parade and evening program featuring the mounting of the monument and fountain, with local and neighboring town participation expected.
Wayne County Democrat editor Eshelman, reportedly in Pennsylvania for a wedding, weds Miss Kate McSweeney in George Washington's Town on Tuesday evening, uniting with a wealthy partner as the Journal offers hearty congratulations.
Instructions describe boiling a heaping spoonful of powder in water. The steam is smelled to assess aroma. No safety or context provided.
The citizens of Shreve wish to return sincere thanks to the Wooster Fire Department for their prompt response during our great peril on last Monday night.
Proprietor Mr C Youler announces the Yoder House is now open and newly refitted throughout. The house offers first class accommodation and is prepared to care for the public wants. Visitors to our city will find the new establishment a fine place to stop.
In Ashland on May 2 1842 John M Miley formerly of the college and Miss Cora Frick both of this city were joined in matrimony by Pastor Key Allsmith. The groom is son of Dr Riley and a popular senior at the university. The bride, daughter of Jacob Frick, is noted for beauty and social ties. The couple will launch into married life instead of sailing for Europe this month with their parents.
The Wooster Ohio post office lists unclaimed letters including Miss Mary Fisher Miss Maria Martin Bliss Aliie Heesa Mise Bell and others. A special evening train from Lodi to Cleveland Wooster runs May 6 with round trip fare. trains depart 2 pm from Lod and return after midnight May 5 1892. Tickets valid through midnight May 5 1892.
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