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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1899
Page
3
A varied Wooster news roundup reports concerts by the Water City Band, upcoming Memorial Day plans, and changes in local services. It notes a political/civic mix of lectures, public works projects, and business notes including telephones, rail, and building supplies.
A long list of residents and visitors across Wooster and surrounding towns includes Rev. J. Callahan leaving for duties in Philadelphia, J. O. Campbell and delegates from Mavefield Presbytery to the General Assembly, and various neighbors traveling or visiting family. Interspersed are brief health and attendance updates, with names such as Rev. J. Scott, Dr. Gano, Mrs. Walver, Col. Brown, and others noted in routine domestic news and professional exchanges.
A new timetable takes effect next Sunday on the Millswaburg branch of the Baltimore and Ohio. Trains run per a revised schedule with departures at 9:00 p.m. and 6:35 p.m. for Norb and others at 7:40 p.m. and 6:35 p.m. The 7:20 p.m. arrival will run only to Wooster, then to Led at 9:00 p.m., with connections to Chicago. Wheeling and Erie trains from Wooster at 5:35 p.m. connect to Cleveland and Akron. The change moves the crown from Millersburg to Lodi, eliminating one daily train each way. Trainmen oppose the change, citing loss of housing options at Lod.
Is Narriage Licenses. Fin YU. Hiotsington, of Friendsville, Q, and flies Bertha sammera, of Solomon Viles, of Carson City, Mich., and Mre. Mary Feightner, of Wooster. We are on established in our new location and are prepared to show the finest and bost complete tins of Wall Paper ever shown in town, Onre is an exclusive Wall paper store, 'That's our business, the rave, pod we have made our s tore as complete in that fine as it is possible to make ft. darry also & good, ready-mixed paint which we are oiling at a very low price, Bryson's Viell Paper store, wk
Enthusiastic claims tout Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pain as relief for constipation indigestion and sick headache. Advert reads trial sizes 10c 50c and 81.00 as recommended by Doctor O'Hair.
An old advertisement promotes a Mid-Atlantic seashore outing with low summer rates. Destinations include Atlantic City Ocean City Avalon Sea Isle City Wildwood and more. Excursion tickets are offered from Indiana and Ohio areas to the Atlantic coast with a return deadline and affordable, scenic trips for a refreshing ocean holiday.
The article describes anniversary services for the M E Church and messages by Dr Moore and Rev. Smith as well as a successful debt-payment drive raising nearly $6,000. It notes church members and other congregations contributing, with events including a Presbyterian ladies missionary meeting and reports from additional church gatherings.
Tuesday's Daily Rev reports Rev T W Bellbognam of the Church of God officiated two nuptials at his West North a tract home. Fin H Holst of Frenioprille Ohio wed Bertha Sommers of Wooster, a daughter of S Sommers. The second couple, Solomon Wites, 62, a farmer near Carson City Michigan, married Mary Weightner, 31, of Wooster, widow with two children. They plan to spend a few days in the city before moving to Michigan. The marriages arose from a mutual friend’s correspondence. the couples had not met before last Saturday. Their ceremonies occurred last night rather than the planned morning.
The jury returned at 3 30 p m with a verdict for the plaintiff for 1957 75 plus interest on the first ballot after a long charge from Judge Eason. Next case concerns Wm Ally administrator of C M Ernst to recover 10000 for death of brakeman Ernst in a Clinton Summit county wreck due to overwork and fatigue.
Reverend Ross delivered his farewell sermon yesterday and spoke jokingly about his relations with the congregation. He expressed deep regret at leaving them and thanked Woosts for their kindness, as the congregation plans to join in wishing him success in his new field. He will leave Wopeter this week.
Fragmentary notice from Wooster showing a list of names and initials for a letter distribution or hat-letters event dated May 1 6 1800. Names include W. Ht Belge, Ht Ghie D, Lathen, Mennaney, Gao. Pankey, Seisca Roy, J.
State Inspector of Public Buildings ordered Magonic Hall G A R and W O Halls closed until fire safety work is completed. Fire escapes must be added at windows and doors must swing outward. Jacob Frick, owner, has begun changes and must finalize them promptly.
A Wooster soldier writes from the front describing life in trenches on West Street and a hard night of combat with nine killed and many wounded. He mentions longing for home, drinking water, and a note of relief upon receiving a message from the States. He sends money for relics carried from the Battle of San Prado and references a mass campaign call for volunteers.
Mrs Daniel Hoffman of Wooster township died Sunday morning at 84 years. Survived by husband and several daughters. Funeral at Spruce street residence 9 a.m. Tuesday May 9, interment Wooster cemetery. Also baby Clara Belle, two months old, daughter of Samuel and Marka of West North Street, died May day morning. Services from 104 W North Street, Tassie morning. Remains to Newburg for interment.
Health officer J Barrett reports that all quarantine guards are relieved and people released from quarantine in Fredericksburg and Millersburg after two new smallpox cases. Citywide fumigation continues while locals claim reports are unfounded and residents are doing well.
Judge McClarran at Calix Provate Court held Philip Bernstein, Louis Kessall, and others for trial on State Leader's License law violations. Bonds set at 100 dollars each. Bernstein found guilty for failing to record city scene fee and was fined. Kessall discharged. others pending more evidence. Defendants’ lawyers are McClure and Smalser. Goods from the store boxed late Saturday and shipped to Warren, Ohio.
Captain P C Gertach announces appointments for non commissioned officers in Co J F C Gertach list includes lat Sergt George Lind Q M Sergt Horace W Miller 2d Sergt Louis L Gasche 8d Sergt George M Swarts 45 Sangt Charlie R Scott St Sergt Caty W Grossenbach 1st Corporal Sob Cameron Jr 21 Corporal Coartes H Unger 84 Corporal Steering Fabb 4th Corporal Quintin M Gravitt Bon Corporal Kaward D Conrad 6th Corporal Charles E Cumberland 7th Corporal Jerome E Clark 8th Gorgora Lyman Critchford Jr artificer Willie A Conran. Memorial service for Private Fern Naftger of Co D to be held at Burbank May 14 with Chaplain Campbell. Chaplain Campbell to attend City Opera House lecture Friday evening.
Special to WdpsTax from San Francisco May 9 reports Edward J Barrett Major Barrett, son of Dr J and Mrs Barrett of Wooster, has been promoted. He landed in San Francisco recently after serving in Honolulu. Reasons for advancement are not disclosed, but the service history is noted. The Wooster community welcomes the news.
Members of Given Post G A B and Women's Relief to about 40, led by Mayor Smith, visited Rev J S Boss's home Monday evening to present a gold laden cane to Chaplain Hoss. Col David Curry delivered the presentation speech in a happy tone. Boss expressed heartfelt appreciation, noting the gift honored his service and the Post.
Mr and Mrs W A Bentson hosted a Monday night whist event with Mrs L D Craighead winning first prize a painted Yon-bon box and Hon A N McClure taking the second prize a orange spoon. Hostess Mrs Gearhead greeted about three ladies, games followed, refreshments served. a moonlight picnic and dance by a youth crowd is planned Friday with the Junior orchestra providing music.
In divine wisdom God called home Mrs. Henry Keck and Capt W Van Dortn, valued Grange members and faithful church workers. Resolutions extend sympathy to their families and request printing in Creston World and Republican. Signed by John Snell and Q W Broxen with others on May 1, 1899.
Mrs Laura Graber wife of Alex Graber died suddenly at 12 40 today after years of poor health She was forty years old widow with two children a devoted mother in Wooster for 12 years The funeral will be Thursday from her home on Walnut Street circumstances mention the sorrow of family and friends
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