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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1895
Page
5
Notice from Thy Woaster a a WITH- SUPLEMEN'D Republican Printing Co counting room urges timely submission by noon for ads. Free notices appear in the Daily and Weekly Republican. entries list entertainments, festivals, sales and programs. Wednesday, May 8, 1896.
Friday's Daily Thermometer reports 8 above zero. Judge Dowall appoints Adam Long as Fourth Ward Court Constable and crier. A series of minor crimes and fires, thefts, and arrests populate the town news. Weather warnings and local civic updates describe drought risks, street cleanup orders, and upcoming elections.
Charles Keehn, boarding a hobo trip to Mansillon with a job promise, was shoved from a moving freight near Weil ernville by a brakeman. He survived after a severe fall at about 25 miles per hour, with a badly cut and sprained left hand needing Dr John J Kinney's care.
The Quincy Journal May 2 reports Rev J G Carlschaeffer of Wooster Ohio married Miss Bertha Tieman at St Pauls church yesterday morning The ceremony was by Kav G Wobus with an arch of flowers from the church Christian Endeavor society The bride is Miss Bertha Tieman a longtime Wooster resident and the couple left for their home after the ceremony The Rev Schaeffer is a noted young minister with South Side connections and many friends attend the wedding.
The captain of Co Keth Regt O I, Wo. FP. VanDoorn of Canaan, U, marked his sixth birthday with a surprise party on April 20.Friends and comrades gathered at his home for social time, refreshments, and a poem reading after Rev A A Ball spoke. VanDoorn, a war veteran with four years of service, led as captain and acted as colonel, was wounded five times, and carries Confederate lead in his body. He later served one term in the State Legislature and is described as of sterling integrity and rare intellect.
Local dealers promote Schu machers Patent and Wooster Pump Co products at 65 South Market Street. They advertise Buckeye Steel Lawn Mowers, urging buyers to compare prices with cheap machines elsewhere and offer sharpening and cleaning services to restore old mowers.
James Butler, a noted private investigator, visits Wooster while Miss Anna Rizer of Easton visits Miss Mmma Lucas on Vine street. Local figures including Col. T. T. Dill, Adjutant General of Ohio, and many residents attend events, with updates on patients, obituaries, and forthcoming public appearances around May 3 to May 4.
The 29th annual reunion of the 120th Regiment O V I will be held in Marshallville Wayne county Ohio on Tuesday June 4 1893 at 10 a m sharp. The program includes business meeting speeches vocal and instrumental music toasts soldier experience meeting and a free dinner. Brass bands will entertain and arrangements aim to make it the best reunion yet. All are invited with Lieut J P Van Nest of Wooster Ohio as secretary.
City Council met in regular session with President Zaring absent on sick list. Vice President Ames presided as numerous resolutions passed on personnel, street, sewer and fire matters. Debates covered deputy marshals, nuisance cleanups, electric light wiring, park improvements, university planning, and Board of Health appointments.
The cycling parade drew about 40 riders and several young ladies. At a meeting in the Mayor's office a temporary organization named Wooster Cycling Club was formed with David Nice as chairman and George Kettler as secretary. Officers include J.S Kieffer president F H Harding secretary and others. membership set at 1 dollar.
William Howard, Court Constable of Wayne County Court of Common Pleas, died after a brief illness from Bright's disease. Born June 20, 1825 in Wooster, he spent most of his life in the city as a Drug Store clerk. Survived by wife and daughter Mrs. Frank W Miller, he was 69 or 70. Funeral Saturday featured Judge Dowell and local officials, with services by Rev. E V O Kemp.
The Cleveland Akron and Columbus railway offers a round trip fare from all local stations for the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias of Ohio meeting in Cleveland Ohio from May 28 to 30 1865 Tickets go on sale May 27 and 28 and are valid for return until May 31 1865 Passengers should request tickets via the Cleveland Akron and Columbus line for quicker travel and better service
A three year old girl in Smithville escaped a fatal clothing fire after a smith’s blast ignited her garments. At Shreve, Mrs. Wm Smith badly burned her hands and face after pouring coal oil on a smoldering furnace and an ensuing explosion. Mr Pomeroy aided, preventing worse injuries as the victim’s dress burned.
Additions from Fort Wayne reveal Mrs. Susannah Dugan died after a violent incident at 62 Chicago street. Neuman, her lodger, was arrested following a post mortem showing neck fracture and facial bruises. Neuman’s movements on the night include time with Maude Sommers and Edwin Platter, with neighbors testifying to prior abuse. Prosecutor Colerick and local relatives plan strong prosecution as Lima dealer brother oversees the case.
The I O O F Grand Lodge of Ohio will meet in Canton from May 21 to 24. A special round trip fare is offered by the Cleveland Akron and Columbus Railway for trips to Canton from Ohio, with tickets routed via that line. The article notes that CG A C Ry is the preferred route for southern and southwestern Ohio travelers seeking direct service and quick time. It also mentions subscription services for the weekly Republican newspaper in Wooster, Ohio.
The City Board of Education elected the year’s staff including Charles Haupert as superintendent and a full lineup of teachers for high, grammar, and primary schools. A seven mill tax levy was adopted, unchanged from last year, funding tuition, building, and contingent funds. Janitors for each building were also appointed.
The wife of County Commissioner P S S Klosser fell on cellar stairs at their Apple Creek home Saturday morning. She struck a butcher knife, gashing her face and neck. Dr J K Hing attended and needed four stitches to close the wound.
The notice lists uncalled letters for the Wooster post week ending May 4 1895 including Bennett Mr A A Boardman W K Davis Mrs Alice Sor Gerber Mass Clara Hartman Mr Walter Hassinger Miss race Persons. A California and Virginia meet in Wooster features a wedding of Mr Is Chambers of Alexandria with Miss Nellie M Curtis of Oakland Cal. The ceremony was at Hotel Wayne with Rev M Keffer officiating.
Hiram Walton 64 a Wayne township farmer died Saturday of pneumonia funeral Monday morning. John Nold a prominent New York horsebuyer died April 30 at home in the metropolis. Dr A J Scott Londonderry’s oldest practitioner and longtime P F road physician is dead. Miss Etta Alexander longtime Quinby Kline saleswoman died at home of her mother aged 37 after long illness of consumption funeral from residence at 3pm Thursday interment Wooster cemetery. An Electric Clock in the post office lobby was installed on contract by W H Bradshaw West Side Jeweler.
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