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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1897
Page
2
The May 12 1807 issue announces The Ohio Farm Day Souvenir Edition of The Republican. It touts superior coverage, urges readers to order through only authorized representatives, and promises 10 000 copies with illustrated content. It also previews international concerns, Dunn’s trade review, and Hanna’s Senate prospects amid party divides.
Special rates will be given to all teachers attending the Tri County Institute at Creston on May 14 and 15. Peter Smith of Red Haw in Ashland county, a veteran of the 102d Regiment O V L, has died aged 69, known in Wayne county. Stark and Wayne counties granted a Fox Lake ditch petition after a joint commission meeting at North Lawrence. A June 22 meeting at Canal Fulton will set compensation and damages. For Farmers Jubiles Day, June 38, a traffic committee reports a June 2 3 sale from all Ohio points at one fare round trip, good for return including Janet, best rate yet for Wooster events. Violinist Kemenyi played in Wooster with pianist Miss Flora Parsons and soprano Miss Florence Adler of Chicago. St James church ladies earned moderate money amid engagement costs, but the audience showed strong merit and applause. Minglewoods Make Them Small Men.
Correspondence from Wooster reports the Minglewoods opening their baseball season with a heavy 10 to 4 defeat of Wadsworth. Anderson pitched strongly early, while Irvin Wilhelm started for Wadsworth and faltered after the fifth inning as the locals slugged for ten runs. The Wadsworth squad, led by Abey, lamented the tough loss and unexpected early setback.
Fragmentary notice claims the Cleveland Akron and Columbus Railway continues round trip fare promotions across rotations with a single fare for the round trip. Passengers are urged to ask agents for details, with references to Cleveland and nearby markets.
North Franklin correspondent reports the Franklin township Sunday school convention held at Trinity Lutheran Church. Morning service featured singing, readings, and talks by Rev. Scarborough and Miss Cora Lawrence on temple study. evening session offered further addresses, recitations, music, and nominations. Next week East Union township holds its convention at Applecreek with devotions, addresses, papers, recitations, and Chalk Talk, ending with adjournment.
Creston notes a busy week with the Tri County Teachers Institute gathering in Hay’s fall opening Friday evening. The program includes fan and hoop drills, songs, recitations, a bass solo, and talks by Chas A Tenney and J P Sharkey. Local events feature a Maccabees lawn fete, Anti-Saloon League lecture using stereopticon views, and revival meetings boosting church membership.
Cleveland Akron and Columbus Ky will run a cheap excursion to Columbus by special train on Sunday May 16 leaving Hudson 8:00 a.m. Akron 8:27 a.m. stopping at Orrville and other main stops. Round trip fare is one dollar. Elegant parlor car and baggage car for wheels free check. Olentangy Park and Ohio's capital streets were beautiful. Come and go. Ask agents for details. F Daly General Passenger Agent Cleveland Ohio
Local items report E C Miller opening a furniture and undertaking shop in Canton and a move of Wagner from Nussbaum to Akron. Social news includes Rev. Hackett in the Presbyterian parsonage with installation set for 1 pm Wednesday. Prospects in oil, garden notes, and several minor mishaps and community happenings from Wayne and nearby counties.
Dr H Granger of Carleton Michigan a noted phrenologist guest at the Commercial House. Miss Myrtle Baker home after weeks at Sterling. Geo Corbus and Grace Morrison guests of A B Hunsberger family. Squire James Hodine and wife visit son-in-law William Stevens. Nellie Norris Maggie Kroff Ruth visit Orrville. Johnn Sowers of Greenville guest of Pearl Hartel. Philo society program with Wadsworth male quartet and Grace Langer solo. Mrs Sophia Reamer home from Cres ton visit. W and L E depot repainted red. Augusta Bricker Phelps DeWitt Bricker attended Canaan contest. S J King to Miasailion on business. W S Hostetler of Wadsworth here for weekly visit. Memro Blough of Wooster Sabbath with Bloughs. Price Russell Creston and Harry Baker Orrville seen. Nathaniel Royer family Orrville visit daughter Ioie at Normal. Mrs Levi Hartel Pearl at Gensemer sale Marshallville. Prof Phelps spoke at Pleasant Hill church. W B Frank Hunsberger of Wadsworth with Hunsberger family. M D Kimmel and family Medina guests of John Funk. Lucile Hunsberger born to Hunsberger. Boy Bishop Medina visited Adam Brant. N A K James.
May 10 reports Jacob Houser and his wife returning home after a week with son Robert. Mother Swinehart improves slowly under Dr. Yocam. Some corn planted. The youngest child of Geo Walker was quite sick last week.
A May church social hosted by the Ladies Aid Society will be held Saturday evening featuring chicken pie. Several local residents and guests are noted visiting relatives and attending events in Wooster Loudonville and Shreve, with announcements of Endeavor society gatherings and a county Christian Endeavor convention postponed to June 4 due to a soldiers reunion.
Wm Hutchinson of Honey away spent Sabbath among friends. Jas A Franks of Richland County formerly of this vicinity was among...
Names and visits noted across several towns. Mrs Eva Fluhart and Maggie Barnes visit near Applecreek while H H Fluhart tours Galion. Residents travel between Wooster, Can ton, and Shreve. lawmakers and students attend nearby towns.
May 10 notes report I N Winter and Miss Brinkerhoff facing health issues requiring care. A Persian lecturer at Wayne drew a sizable audience. Ned McCoy pilots the milk route to Creston. Local visits include Mrs John Bishop and Frank near Madisonburg. Samuel Ewing’s condition worsens. L W Benadam and wife depart Dalton for Oak Harbor. Mrs Benadam takes a position. H J Stinson buys stock to become a merchant. Rev W H Hubbadal accepts call to United Presbyterian. to serve after seminary. Dalton teachers set for Tri-County Institute in Creston. West Moscow school term closes with two nights of entertainment.
May brings a slate of social events and town news. Miss Lizzie Bucher heads to Hoover Cottage for commencement, while Daniel Barney returns from Mansfield. Persian speaker at Grace Reformed Church and a Farmers Day planning meeting are noted, with school, church, and railway items sprinkled through the columns.
A late Sunday death of Mr. Stephenson marks the passing of an esteemed village resident after a long life of service. Funeral planned for Wednesday. Hoffman brothers to present music at Doys CD. Community reports celebrate a silver medal class contest in Ognaan, awards to Rosa Hixler, and local efforts for Memorial Day observances at Champion Hall.
Lawrence Ohio May 9 reports say a man named Harry Corbett was struck by an east bound freight train while lying beside the Ft Wayne road track. He suffered a severed foot a skull fracture and a dislocated shoulder. Doctors amputated the limb later and his recovery is doubtful. Corbett’s father was killed in a mine about two months ago.
A Burbank correspondence reports Medina defeated Burbank 11 to 6 in Friday’s opener. The piece notes the crowd’s interest, local telegraph setup, and a hoax river body story. It lists town visitors, local repairs, and safety measures planned for Pine and Luce hotels.
Ohio’s Carey E. Gregory of Wooster University placed alongside the last speaker in the Inter-State Oratorical Contest held at Missouri State University in Columbia. Judges for thought and delivery ranked the ten orations with Decker winning first and Gregory finishing fourth.
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