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Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1896

Page

4

University notes recount student misdeeds and honors at Wooster

University notes reveal a dormitory rampage during a banquet ending with a broken door and a freezer raid. several ringleaders were dismissed amid claims of discrimination. Other items mention Willard farewell May 28, illness delaying classes, a 14-10 freshmen win, a student returning to Bolivar for Sabbath, a Kauke chapel sermon by President Scovel, and imminent mission-field plans in Brazil by Rev. F. Lenington.

Willard Behoteguy Centors F. G. Maurer Bolivar Wheeling Through Kauke Chapel Scovel Harry Cunningham Addie Houston Olivesburg Kobt F. Lenington McCormick Seminary Brazil

Breaks His Arm on School Roof

Nine year old Jimmy, son of Mia, fractured his right arm above the wrist while playing on the roof of No 2 schoolhouse. Dr Kyall set the break after the accident near North Buckeye street. In other news, Judge Dowell handled motions in Common Pleas. Mrs Johanna Berra, formerly Jansch, and Nicholas Kansch were divorced and she quickly remarried Andrew Kyfoose with Squire Peckinpaugh officiating, all within about 30 minutes. A.R. to visit city schools.

Jimmy Mia Samuel Armstrong North Buckeye Street Kyall Dowell Court of Common Pleas Johanna Jansch Taint Township Nicholas Kansch Johanna Berra McClarran Andrew Kyfoose Byfoose Berra Squire Peckinpaugh

Memorial Services to Be Held in City Schools

Supt Charles Haupert announced that Friday May 29 would be devoted to soldiers memorial services in all city schools. He urged attendance by soldiers families and citizens, noting no formal programme was planned beyond room by room arrangements. He emphasized teaching patriotism to youth to honor the Grand Army of the Republic.

Charles Haupert Given Post Haupert Grand Army of the Republic

Bookwalter Predicts Cleveland Nomination at Chicago Convention

John W Bookwalter, Democratic candidate for governor in 18x7, predicts Grover Cleveland will be nominated for the fourth time at the Chicago convention in July. He praises Cleveland as tariff reform leader and says he is now wanted as the leader of the war party in this country.

Springfield John W Bookawalter Ohio Grover Cleveland

Judge Gregor owski reports on reformers verdict in Pretoria

Judge Gregor Owski who presided at the reformers trial has filed a report to the executive council detailing how government prerogative can be creatively applied. Johkheest Eloff Kruger’s son in law sails for London.

Pretoria Gregorowski

Will Attack the Dow Law in Liquor Tax Fight

State Secretary Redner of the Liquor Dealers' association announced that the group plans to challenge the increased liquor tax as unconstitutional. The Home News notes the ongoing debate and public reaction in a concise report.

Teouses

Debt Lifted at Wooster Methodist Church Anniversary

The Wooster Methodist Episcopal Church marked the ninth anniversary of its dedication with praise as the debt was reduced to 9000 dollars. Pastors and lay members celebrated a year of progress toward wiping the debt at a rate of about a thousand dollars annually. Reverend J Frank Smith led a service after delegates failed to send a speaker from the Methodist General Conference. Reports highlighted steady church growth, fundraising by the ladies, and the Epworth League’s ongoing work. The event affirmed the church’s role in community peace and religious life beyond financial concerns.

Methodist Episcopal Church of Methodist General Conference Cleveland Smith Wooster John Mitchell W.O Beebe Mr. Smith God Servants of God Fowler John A. Gann Gann Wemen Epworth League Geo. I. Woner Wooster League North Ohio Mellicent Woodworth Christ Mare Robi L. Adair

Rhodes plan for raid to seize Pretoria and Lord Kruger

May 6 report claims Cecil Rhodes devised a Jameson raid to march on Pretoria imprison President Kruger. The aim was to depress a South African company's stock so Rhodes would buy it cheaply, then seize Johannesburg with the resident as prisoner. If successful, Rhodes would become king of all South Africa and defy England.

Lospos Cecil Rhodes Pretoria Kruger Rhodes Johannesburg Hodes South Africa England

Rights of Americans in European correspondence emphasized

Washington May 6 news shows the United States pressuring European partners with greater vigor in the year long correspondence now released from the Red Book. The focus centers on France and the exclusion of American cattle by that government during negotiations.

Washington United States Europe France

American chamber of commerce in Paris praised by ex-ministers

Paris May 7 former U S ministers in Paris Hon Jefferson Coolidge and Governor Levi P Morton have sent handsome subscriptions to the American chamber of commerce. They also extend felicitations on its work to open the French market to American products and to strengthening ties between the two nations.

Paris Jefferson Coolidge Levi P Morton United States American Chamber of Commerce Mar Ofp

Indiana convention result meets Hanna's expected view

Cleveland May 8 Hon M A Hanna manager of McKimny s campaign said the Indiana news was very gratifying and no more than he expected noting the Indiana result met his expectations without surprise.

Cleveland M. A. Hanna McKimnley Indiana

Nashville Democratic Convention Nominates Taylor for Governor

At Nashville on May 8 the Democratic convention nominated ex-Governor Bob Taylor for governor by acclamation. The platform called for free and unlimited coinage at 16 to 1 and for a tariff for revenue purposes.

NasHville Democrati Convention Bob Taylor

Republican Convention in Michigan Backs McKinley

May 8 Detroit report: Republican convention endorses sound money and protection and declares for McKinley as president.

Michigan Detroit McKinley

If You Did Not Read The Republican Last Evening

Brief note suggests a local newspaper reference to yesterday’s Republican edition. The fragment hints at a missive or commentary urging readership, but lacks clear facts, names, places, or a distinct event.

Pastor and People Ar Armenians Service Planned at Christian Church

The Ministerial Association schedules a public service Thursday May 16 at 7 30 p m in the Christian church to aid suffering Armenians. Rev J L Ward will speak on missionary work in the land and attendees are urged to contribute to the Bible land relief effort. The Women Conducted the Service. Westminster church hosts a mission focused prayer meeting with ladies leading the program. Mrs S Hall Young presided and speakers included Abbie Lyon Alice Jones and Annetta Thackwell. Chester Township Sunday schools to Meet at Lattasburg township hall Saturday May 23. W H Lehr is president and Laura B Myers secretary with program notes on song service personal work of Sunday school teachers duties of the superintendent relation of Sunday school to church and primary work.

Ministerial Association 3. L. Ward Westminster Church Hall Young Abbie Lyon Alice Jones Annetta Thackwell India Chester Township Township Hall Lattasburg W UH. Lehr Laura B. Myers Hey. Tetherob Red Haw W. H Lehr Congress

Wooster convention plans and local religious events

A long programme for the Wooster convention emphasizes best talks and chorus led by Prof Oliver. A Sunday rehearsal at First Presbyterian Church invites all. Citizens are urged to decorate homes and businesses with Christian Endeavor monograms. Sunday May 24 is the target. Rev J F Smith attends memorial services in Creston for his brother-in-law Rev Lucius Smith. The Cres ton Journal notes Mrs Sarah Smith, widow of Rev Lucius Smith, arrived from Oaxaca with six children and contemplates schooling or returning to Mexico. Other items cover local weddings, preaching schedules, chaplaincy at Mansfield, district Sunday school meetings, and the Eastern District Lutheran Joint Synod gathering.

Newell Wooster First Presbyterian Church Paul Ale Criley 1St Presbyterian Y. P.8.c. E Oliver C. S 1St Presbyterian Young Ladies Missionary Society Lagos Siam Josephine Barnes Georgia Brown Y.P.8 C E Lutheran Church of East Union L. Ward North Market Street L’ersia Wayne County English Lutheran Church Hey C H Mc. Caslin Bucyrus J B. Rast New Philadelphia J H Beck Waynesburg H. Keller Christ Reformed Church of Orrville J A. Keller D. D Dahlmrop Wm. Grether Classis Communion RePce Christian Endeavor J F Smith Methodist Episcopal Church of Mexico Chicago Perysville c Lutheran Mer. Cramer Elvina Whittacre Salem Rowsburg Methodist Church Warner Near Wooster W. BH. Locke M. E. Church Cadiz Mansfield Intermediate Penitentiary Lutheran Joint Synod of Ohio St Paul's Church Massillon Ashland County Sunday School Association Polk Summit County Barberton Good Intent Mission Highland Park Bethany Baptist Church E. A. Read Luke G. W. H. Smith Hillsboro Ohio John H. Smith

Reformed Churches meet Glasgow to Holy Land tour

Newark YMCA buys Wilson property for 13650 as subscriptions reach 20008.25 with 8000 more needed for building. Lutherans of Ohio Indiana Michigan Kentucky plan first annual reunion June 3 at Wittenberg Springfield with Judge Grosscup as speaker. Sunday school convention in Columbus June 2 to 4 expects 2500 delegates. railroads offer half fare. Free Lutheran Conference formed by Northeastern Ohio Lutheran charges with officers named Massillon Canton.

Great Alliance of the Reformed Churches of the World Glasgow Scotland London England Holy Land Newark Ohio Indiana Michigan Kentucky Wittenberg College Springfield Judge Grosscap Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian Church Lewis Everhard East North Street China Buckeye Columbus Marion Lawrance Toledo Northeastern Ohio Massill Canton Dr. Criley Wooster A J Ketchast Doylestown Kev Jeisher Iev G M ‘Schmacker Ganton Northeastern East Ohio Synod Free Lutheran Conference

General Harrison and McKinley Delegates Unite in Peace

The Indiana Republican convention elected to adopt the platform with a peace mood between Harrison and McKinley factions. It backs sound money using both gold and silver parity, condemns unlimited coinage, and names numerous local delegates and state figures amid a fractured yet unified result.

Lyvia Nxa Indiana Ths McKinley Harrison

Democratic delegates elected at-large in Preston meeting

In Preston on May 8 the Democratic contention elected delegates at large to the national convention in Chicago. The platform favored a gold standard and praised President Leland's administration. Enthusiasm rose as the chairman mentioned ex-Governor Russell of Massachusetts.

Preston Chicago Leland Russell Massachusetts

Republicans Nominate Beach by Acclamation at Cleveland

The Twentieth district Republican convention in Cleveland renominated Congressman Clifton B Beach by acclamation and elected delegates to the St Louis convention. Resolutions approving the delegates and platform were unanimously adopted.

Cleveland Twentieth District Clifton B Beach St Louis Monky

Special excursion tickets via Pennsylvania Short Lines to major conventions

Travel specials offered to Pittsburg St Louis Chicago and Washington D C via Pennsylvania Short Lines with sale dates May 24 26 and 26 for the National Prohibition Convention and North American Sangerbund, June 12 13 14 15 for the Republican National Convention, July 3 4 5 6 for the National Democratic Convention, and July 4 5 6 7 for the Christ ian Endeavor Convention. Return validity to listed dates with extensions and local excursions noted. Contact passenger and ticket agents. G W Leyda at Wooster U is the agent.

Pittsburg Washington St. Louis Chicago Pennsylvania Washington, D.C Christian Endeavor Convention Wooster G. W. Leyda Pennsylvania Lines Noti Jane Pennsylvania Line Prohibition National Convention

Whirling Wheels Boosts Wooster Bicycle Boom

Wooster dealers report demand for bicycles far outstrips supply with orders backlogged for months. Five Wooster firms sold at least 176 wheels since January, valued around 8750 dollars, as enthusiasts including Mrs Keiffer and many riders join clubs. Local events include a May 29 race meet, a Wayne county centennial parade, and a Sunday rides to Applecreek and Creston.

Wooster Bis Spring Republican Tom Flattery Winton Wooster Bicycle Club J B&b Taylor J. W. Stahl John A Gann C A. Lerch Wooster Applecreek Creston Wayne County Wooster Club M. Ginter J . Keiffer Mia Chas Bevard Edith Miller Myrtle Miller Ada Marchand Kate Deer Addella Guyot Kessie Hheebe Mabel Heed Odie Schuch Maud Davenport Ellyn Shipley Amy Hamilton Zanesville Q

Pittsburg Saengerfest Excursions Set Tickets Sale

Pittsburg Saengerfest excursions will be sold via Pennsylvania Lines on June 6, 7, and 8 with a return limit of June 13. Tickets to Pittsburg are available for the North American Saengerfest as announced by rail officials.

Pittsburg Pennsylvania Lines

Advertising columns offer safest way to inform public

In The Republican advert pages the Dime a Time layout is promoted as the surest method to inform the people about what is for sale. The notice emphasizes concise, frequent notices to reach a broad audience.

Republican

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University OF Wooster L. Everett Wiltshire, O J’ref Oliver Boston William Alexander Atkins George (Arett Hurns James Francis Elder Western Theological Seminary Allegheny Elder Say Bookwalter Dow Baily Republican Omar News of Home Churches Bethel Church of God New C. E. Ea Shreve Mnoces C. E Harrison Mum Folluwa Ahi Air xiFion Henry New Jerses Democrats
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