Weekly Republican April 28 local news and notices
Frost failure and light snow noted on Sunday May 2. Contributions to India sufferers continue. Walter D. Foss sells North Buckeye Street residence for $3,000. 48 speckled bass caught at Odell's Lake. Jubilee Day plans and concert tickets discussed. Various local items include sales of 22 Illinois horses, a remarkable double yolk egg, and several community meetings and notices from Wayne County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
W. DD. Tyler
Walter D. Foss
North Buckeye Street
D. EK. Robinson
Marshall
Omar Peckinpaugh
Odell’s Lake
W. P. Snyder
Mers. B
Wooster Social Roundup Sees Local and Visiting Guests
Daly reports a busy Wooster scene with residents and guests including David Nice returning from New York and H G Hammond visiting the Yoder. Many locals listed for visits, business, pensions, and travel across nearby towns and cities.
Blackleyville Death Believed Natural by Inquest
The death of Elijah Kaufman, found on the road between Blackleyville and Austen two weeks ago, was ruled natural. Coroner’s Inquest, presided by Justice George W. Piasterer, concluded death came from heart failure and not violence, aligning with the deceased’s friends’ views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elijah Kaufman
Slain
Blackleyville
Austen
Leace
George W. Piasterer
Dingley tariff bill, Meade obituary, and assorted ads
The Dingley tariff bill was presented to the Senate with a target date for debate and a July 13 effective retroactive clause. Admiral Meade, aged 70, died after an appendicitis operation, noted for Civil War service. Also listed are various local ads for dresses, eyewear, a Wooster mill inquiry, and tonic/syrup promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woosttee
Washington, D. C
United States Senate
Finance Committee
RK. W. Meade
New York
Epworth League District Convention Visit to Fredericksburg
About 80 Wooster district delegates from Holmes and Wayne counties attended the district Epworth League convention in Fredericksburg last Thursday evening and Friday. The programme featured devotions, papers by Flora Wesker and Estella Kean, recitations by Erma Watson and Minnis Shyser, music from local chapter groups, discussions, reports, and an election of officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
North Ohio Conference Methodist Episcopal Church
Holmes
Wayne Counties
Fredericksburg
Epworth League
P. N Freed
Flora Wesker
Erma Watson
Women of Mumble’s Head
Clara Langell
Applecreek
Carrie Greggor
Grace Morgan
Bale
Bobolink
Edith Mougey
Wooser
E D. Barnett
Earl Breneman
League
Apniesreak
Holmesville
Minnis Shyser
Dusen
Raith Mougey
Auste Sola
Baby Waters
Papa
Estella Kean
Fred Taylor
Jennie Cramer
M. T. Scarborough
Faded clothing dyed with Magic Dyes advertised
An advertisement touts Magic Dyes for reviving faded garments with fast color. It notes a 10 cent price and references Laubach & Boyd and a business location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laubach & Boyd
India Famine Relief Fund Growth and Meeting Planned
The India Famine Relief Committee in the city and county reports growing cash contributions. A meeting of members is set for tomorrow at 4 PM in City Hall. Local effort includes loading corn for shipment and canvassing by the College Y M C A for sacks, with about 75 dollars needed for two cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India Famine Relief Fund
India Famine Relief Committee
James Mcallins
G. W. Leyda
Orr
W. D. Tyler
College
Republican
Plackleyville
Christian Endeavor Committee
India
K. Yeater
1St Presbyteran Church
Wooster
Tax Matters Of Moment In City Council Meeting
City Council last night debated street work and funding, with Mayor Zaring presiding. Topics included Minerva and East Henry culvert, sidewalk grading, a fuel and gas light trial, and budget transfers to cover the street fund shortfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callahan
Minerva
East Henry
5Th Ward
Eberhardt
Kinney
Packinpaugh
J. F. Larwill
Third Ward
Smith
La 1
Stark
North Buckeye
Bowman Streets
North Market Street
Spring Street
North Grant Street
Rhodes
Christy
East Bowman Street
J. H. Raake
Committee On Light
Wooster
East North
Spring Streets
Heport
Lee
Diamond Alley
W. F. Spear
Grand Army of the Republic
City Opera House
West Bowman Street
Snavely
Jeffries
City Board of Equalzation
Harry H. Miller
Snavvely
Emil Podlich
Anthony Leles
Fisher
Fred Young
H. HK. Mesamore
George Stoll
Snavely Fhrat
Zaring
of Street Committee
Depot
East South Streets
Pittsburg Avenue
Water Trustees
Fifth Ward
Rebecca Street
Jacob Falmer
Cornell
Ohio case in common pleas tests Berry burglary charge
From Tuesday's Daily In Wayne Common Pleas Court Judge Frank Taggart presided over the State of Ohio versus Elmer Berry indicted for burglary for allegedly entering Ferry Bristow's residence two miles east of Wooster on December 13, 1896. The jury was impaneled after a long session with two last case jurors among the final 12. Prosecutors Rk W Fuock and L R Critchfeld led for the state. Morr & Reider for defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithville
Marvin & Co
James W. Latimer
Noid Avenue
Wayne County Children’s Home
Caldwell
Wayne County Atlas
Wayne County Prohibitionists
City Opera House
The
Wooster Vegetable Growers Association
Wooster Steam Laundry
Circus
H.h.strowth
J. B. Snyder
Burbank
W.C. Yost
Supreme Court of
Musa Hawk
Sadie Smith
Susan Otter
Minnie Zurer
Rose Bixler
Blanche Hawk
Wooster Building and Loan Association
Wayne Common Pleas Court
Frank Taggart
State of Ohio
Elmer Berry
Ferry Bristow
Wooste
W. Fuock
L. R. Critchfeld
Morr & Reider
Grain and meat prices listed in market notice
A fragmented market list shows items like wheat and barley with unit prices per bushel or pound, along with cheese and dried fruit offerings. The text names producers or dealers, grade notes, and varying prices, but many phrases are garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gralabead & Co
Sears
Poland
Ohio court records janitor dispute in Wayne County
The Ohio Supreme Court defense details the Wayne County janitor case from 1897, admitting Edmond Keyser and John Warfel as applicants and noting contract changes with William Young for the courthouse janitor post. The filing challenges the act as unconstitutional, seeks dismissal with costs, and includes sworn statements by local officials. Additional notes recount Creston mail driver Albert Sommers describing disputes over road right of way and fertilizer offers.
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State of Ohio
Edmond Keyser
Blosser
M. M. Miller
E. 8
Court House
John Warfel
Ing
Baid
John Waffel
William Young
Young
Board of Commissioners
Ohio
Board of
State of
Board of County Commissioners
Wayne County
Ohioio
Koas W. Fanck
A. D. Metz
Avower
Albert Sommers
Creston
Wooster
Sommers
Mr. Sommers
Accused Seeks to Set Aside Sheriff in Burglarize Case
Aquarterly filed by lawyers for Richard versus Lee claims Sheriff W W Garver is biased and overzealous in pursuing alleged burglars of Meier Rouse. Affidavit asserts Garver aided by deputy and ex convict Kent seeks to secure confessions and rewards, asks court to issue special venire via coroner to summon a qualified jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coromer
D. W. Mussel
Hichard Vs. Lee
Lee
Meier Rouse
W. W. Garver
de Theodore &. Kent
Affiant
Garver
Theodore Kent
Kent
Also Mentioned on This Page
Daly
David Nice
H. G. Hammond
Canton
Yoder
K. Shively
Davis’ Wandry
Fred Dove
Ashland
Ohbie
Experiment Station
Cleveland
Howard Taylor
Samuel Taylor
Ames McClure
Wooster Township
Jerry B. Donnelly
Mather
Berlin
Holmes County
New Portage
Akron
J. &. Snyder
J. B Snyder
Frank Wanter
F. L. Imgard
Amelia Imgard
New York City
August Imgard
Bea! Avenue
Fred Baird
Mary Golden
Lafayette
Ashland County
Baird
North Walnut Street
Jacob Robinson
Jesse Shamp
West Cleveland
Daniel Heller
East Union Township
Nord Hoelzel
D. D
Isaltiere Dental College
Coshocton
Hoelzel
Geo. Searight
Jobn Wioters
N. J. Platter
Winfield
Kan
D. M. McConnell
North Bever Street
A. H. Flobart
Bellefontaine
A D.selders
Marion van Over
Lodi
D. W. Myers
C. W. Landis
C. Steinmetz
Ad. Elisperman
City Guard
James McClelland
Homestead
Ethel Huot Igst Svening
Cincinnati
E Brenner
Marie Denbrook
Fred L. Baird
Wade B Golden
H. B. Swaingood
Max M. Martz
Senate
Rich & Blough’s
Beebe
Bradshaw's
Stave Bbsts
Forthgenh
Wooster District
Morland
J. Frank Smith
Maud Munson
Rederickshare
Aha
H. 8
Balmer
Miiasurg
Aes
Mra. Mougey
Edwards & Parker
Merchants of
Plains
Chamberlain
Aighead & Co
W. A. Wiler
Noble Price
Tusedsy
Jevening
Zimmerman
Beil
Peckinpaugh
Bristow
Probate Proceedings
John C. McClarran
Wooster Republican
Creston Creamery
OC. E. Yoder
Chippewa Laks
Madisonburg
Crestan
Mansfeld
Y.M.C. A
Wooster Pike
Medina County
Wooster Markets
Oan Daathrii
Tilly Tanegh
Keister
M.jor
M. I. Tho
de ‘Alexander
Bernice Herman Mag
John Keefer
Jet A
Manonano
P. M
Wayne
J. Poooor
PS. Blosser
D. W. Musselman
Dr. Wheeler
Wheel
Erva
Manly W. Burtch
Welch Folding Bed Co
Grand Rapids
Mich
Richard Lee
M.C. Hinkley
North
Mississippi St
Indianapolis
Ind
M.C. Hineley
Pyramid Co
Albion Mich
Chase’s
Mataria
Rotthaus
Nashville
Pennsylvania Lines
Pennsylvania Line
O. L. Kimball
O.ap
Cleveland, Akron & Columbus
Columbus
Union Depot
Mt. Vernon
Union Pot
Ohio State Medical Board
Payne
State Board of Examiners
Yotley House
W. H.wiler
Weat
Liberty Street
Wooster National Bank
Loweek Prions
Fording Suita
Areber House
Ain
Wm. Shibley
Frederick W. Platt
Wayne County National Bank
Public Square
Wooster, D
Jacob Frick
BE. Overholt
John M. Criley
H. BR. Imgard
Hookway
Ett
Quinby & Kline’s
Fred. Hookway
the Tailor
F& East Liberty St
F. C. Co
Bech
N. O
Arthur L. Payne, M. D
DR. Payne
Yoder House
Uet
STEEL
Joan ST
Camden
N. J
Bryson’s Bargain Store
Beebe’s
Massillon
Feroreae
Ran Arelems
Eason
Micclure & CO
North Buckeye Stre
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