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Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1894

Page

3

Printing notices and ads deadlines at 12:00 daily

The Republican Printing Co counting room at 12 East Liberty Street reminds advertisers to submit notices for that day. Fare notices and event details will appear in the Daily and Republican if timely. otherwise standard rates apply. Wednesday May 16 1894.

East Liberty Street Cp Ec Eemannan

Here and There in Wooster News Sketches and Accidents

A Saturday roundup notes horses bolting through North Buckbye Street and a Nolte wagon halt, with Mr Herbert minor injuries. Henry Hunter suffers a broken shoulder blade and scalp wound from a wagon fall at W Clark’s barn. Grapes may suffer from frost, Mrs Keyes’s remains interred at Wooster cemetery, and bridge work by Canton Bridge Co. A Wooster racing horse bound for Chicago, many local subscriptions paid to the Republican, and 100+ job applications for resignations. A severe wind and hail near Fredericksburg unroofed houses. Bank deposits rise, signaling recovery. Kinney & Cooley horse sale shows slow bidding. trotting stallion The General may go private. Russell Kinon injured unloading masonry. Niplow injured. DeWeese jailed on paternity charge, dodging officers, bail posted.

Mae Buckbye Street Nolte Mrr Hbert Henry Hunter W. F. Clark Corp J.D. Beer Hunter R. Clark Goti Wm. Fl. Keyes Shreve Wooster Canton Bridge Co Jefferson Road Felix Reynolds Chicago IME Republican S &P Jennie Flattery Sulligan Fredericksburg Alfred Klutz Kinney & Cooley Fairgrounds John W. Bryant Russell Kinion Niplow Chirk DeWeese Ashland County Jennie Berry Wooster de Weese Warfel Wartle DeWeese

Personal notices from Sacurady's Daily in Wooster city

Local society roundups list numerous visits and greetings. F Britton of West Salem and Peter McWarthy socialize in Wooster. Dr W J McNamara, Lee Elliott and others attend legal business and receptions. many Wooster residents travel to Cleveland Canton and New Pittsburgh. graves, dances, and Memorial Day events are noted. a large crowd attends Taylor reception and various community activities are recounted.

Sacurady L. P. Oblige F. Britton West Salem Peter McWarthy Amon Friends W. J. McNamara Millersburg Lee Elliott A. D. Metz Congress Memorial J. W Hostetter Omrville Charles Aylgworth Shreve Wooster W. J. Jerry Julia Wedling James A. Hamilton Orrville Charles Loser Allegheny M.A. Miller Ben Tyler Mansfield A. M Varrish Cleveland Taylor Charles Jones W. A Mougey Frank Smith Frank Woisgrain Lodi C C Leyda Bevet Falls I A Mr. Leyda Fred van Nimlin Bride Reve Frank Reorge Beall Avenue Frank Taggart Hsg Omaha Neb New Orleans Letitia Kate Shoub Greersville Jobo David Ucher Cincinnati Pennsylvania High School Alumnia Association Lave Jones Woodsworth C@ McClarran Jennie Flatery Carey I. McAfee Fred W .Laylor Supt Fbaupert

Apple Creek Deep Water Accident Strands Carriage

A respected local business man drove with his son and daughter toward Apple Creek. The water proved deeper than expected and the buggy stuck in the mud. He waded into waist deep water to move the children to land and later unhitching the horse before returning home. The man did not share the incident with the reporter.

Apple Creek

Creditable to The Leader of the Leon ard Raiders

A dated account recounts an assault on John Leonard of Sterling during a visit from masked Dagace. The assailants bound his hands and pressed for a valuables search, one noting rings kept to honor a late wife. Leonard spared his rings as a plea. the chief assailant relented, deeming him merely a section hand, and Leonard believes he could identify the attackers if seen.

Dar Gace John Leonard Sterling Leonard

Money Voted for Ohio Experiment Station Buildings

Representative Welser forwards a letter to Prof. C. E. Thorne showing a conference committee plan to appropriate 40 000 dollars for the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station, with 15 000 this year and 25 000 next year. The funds, though short of hopes, will resume improvements and place the station on a permanent basis amid bond concerns.

Welser C. E. Thorne Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station House of Representatives Colubus Tuornee Supreme Court C. A Weiser General Assembly

Man Who Built Wooster Dies Amid Foundry Legacy

Angus McDonald Sr a key Wooster figure and founder of McDonald & Co died at 1 p m on Spring Street after a long illness from paralysis related troubles. He built a major agricultural implement works that shaped Wooster’s rise from village to second class city and faced financial collapse but kept creditors paid as far as possible. He was a Democrat council member and veteran on military committees, survived by his wife and six children. His death comes after a period marked by losses of family and other local figures.

Leyda Cleveland Wooster John McMahon Fifth Ward Pontes Sre John Saal Red Cross Grand Army Canton Woman's Home Aid Society M. EK Church of New Pittsburg Century Club Haupert Bowman and Buckeye Kieffer Wooster Shale, Brick & Clay Company Ldith Woods Mullins Salem P.F Wlac Wesley Landigi Ashland Liberty Street Joha W. Stout New York Fred Kwalk Kurten City P. Lf W.A C OK. R Reid Carpenter Kay Mansfeld Wooster University Byron Stilwall Coa Merlin Archer Frederick Brandt, Jr Bride Frederick Brandt Henry Street Duer Millersburg Mia John B. Kancellor Frank Notestine Mary Wallace Deer Lodge Mon Wayne County A J Kimpihh Akron James A. (Jarrett Kansas City J W Culbertson Harry Miller Providence Weremeanty Ig Cincinnati August Imgard Julius Imgard J R. Mc Uigg Howard Att Mifflin Ohio Edna, Jeasse Erma Connell F. Jr. Connell Archer House Ben Miller Jos. Schuch A. W. Fullerton Lodi Yoder J.B. Myera Plank & Gray Dr. McCoy Downing Block Ardhler House Busigdas Jennie Horn KR. A.eichler Conrad Long Lerring & Straub O. C. Leyda Ft. Wayne Cenwood, Pa Judd Praeger Alliance James B. Meech Hsg Doylestown Harry Tanner Orrville Urbana Harvey Bixler Chicago Edward Bixler Beall Ayenus Henry Ammon Edward Suavely Charles Armstrong Spokane Falls Wash Geo. Ross, Esq Findlay Wayns County Riley Mulliotx Mansfield Reedsburg James Mullins W J. Mullins C A McDonald Marie Dashell Loudonville Lida Hayes D.C. McClarran J. Ktetder People’s Party Phil Ellgperman Parafysis Angus McDonald Spring Street McDonald & Co Aberdeen Scotland America Isdu Massision McDonald Afdxunald McHonald Ronald David McDonald Columbus AC. Adams Harper McDonald Misa Mary McDonald Jerome Curry William

Epworth League Anniversary At Methodist Church

The Epworth League party at the Methodist church drew many members and visitors last evening. Gertrude Plank Maggie McArthur and Anna Hartman presented papers with a poem by Elya Pottile and music by quartettes. Arch Dawson led and M Ross McElroy spoke on lessons from sister leagues. The programme also featured songs and a Junior Battle Hymn with a marching sequence that caused minor embarrassment to the pastor.

Epworth Methodist Church Gance Gertrude Plank Maggie McArthur Anna Hartman Elya Pottile Archie Dawson M. Ross McElroy Edelweiss Elya Pottleuartette Jesus Christ W.G Dawson Changs Bayh

Possible murder amid Akron barberton labor unrest

A stranger described as Texan appeared with cash and was attacked in a secluded area past Lake fans. City authorities, aided by a large force of deputy marshals, intervened and likely saved the man from severe harm. Officials vow to punish the perpetrators to the fullest extent. A separate local notice mentions Dr Wiatt at a jewelry store and a pump company advertisement.

Akron Barberton Lake Fans Davis

Party Fete at Captain Taylor’s North Market Home

The Starvey Howard place on North Market street was the scene of a grand open house as Capt. J. B. Taylor and family hosted a large gathering. Electric lights and spring towers brightened the mansion while a Mandolin Club provided music and a porch dining area hosted numerous guests. A later birthday gathering for Capitola Fisher featured a merry group of friends and a lawn supper, with many presents and fond wishes for happiness at the Taylor home.

Capt Taylor Starvey Howard Place North Market Street Wooster T Méard Mandolin Club Capitola Fisher Hessie Smith Amanda Fritz Mary Hockey Luelle Rockey Ona Chesrone Zella Sidle Alice McQuigg Carlo Rice Bertha Warner Florence Long Jessy Tonny Gertrude Deakens Etta Freedlander Mary McClarran Jennie Freedlander Carl Fisher Ithel B. Fisher

Oldest Wayne Bible Society Holds Annual Meeting

One of Wayne County’s oldest societies met Sunday at the Lutheran Tabernacle to review past year work. Miss Mary Gordon served as canvasser and solicitor, with 1245 calls, 16 books sold, and seven destitute individuals aided. Officers elected: Prof W Work, Mahlon Bouch, David Stomas, John F Barrett.

Wayne County Lutheran Tabernacle Bible Society John F Barrett Prevent County Society New York Mary Ordon Herreport Wooster Woogster Hole Sugar Creek Salt Creek Wayne East Oon Franklin Iain Vlain Township Apollos Prof W Work Mahlon €Ouch David Stomas F Barrett Wick Rice

Uncalled Letters Listed for Wooster P O Week Ending May 12 1894

List shows Beck Albert Leth Geo Grimm Charley Smith LC Backethorn Jacob Washman with unclaimed letters. Patrons must claim by ad notice, stating date of advertisement. Names Jonnn F Marcnann and l P M appear in the list as uncalled letters.

the Wooster I’. O Beck Albert Leth Geo Grimm Charley Smith Jacob Washman Jonnn F. Marcnann

Patent medicine claim sold by Laubach and Boyd

Advertisement for a constipation remedy sold by Laubach and Boyd claiming money back per box and urging readers to try it. Bright language promises blood benefits and a promise of no equal, though phrasing is garbled and promotional in tone.

Laubach & Boyd

Legislator Defeats State Normal School Bill

A state legislative vote defeats a bill for a normal school, with opponents arguing it is too costly at present. No immediate construction or funding moves proceed.

Weather notes report varied rain and crop outlook

Rain was general in the Northern Section with enough to halt work locally on several days. Sunshine and warm days followed. some nights showed light frost on the 12th but caused no damage. Wheat grew rapidly, oats look promising, clover and grass damaged by worms and grasshoppers, potatoes up and promising despite bugs, apples dropping but overall good fruit prospects. corn almost all planted and coming up well. worm damage reported on corn. gardens good.

New Trial Refused by Judge Dowell in Ohio Common Pleas

Judge Dowell denied a new trial for Wiggins and delayed sentence by weeks. A divorce granted to Lavina Eby, custody of a child awarded, $500 alimony. Jury verdicts favoring Etta Holser for rent mispayment against Che Orrville Banking Co. and damages cases against Albert Bowers and others were noted amid adjournments and sheriff sales. Local court actions included new trial motions, settlements, and forthcoming hearings, with multiple cases listed before the court.

Etta Holser Che Orrville Banking Co John McSweeny L. Smyser Dowell Lavina Eby Marshallville Agron Eby James C Wiggins YW. Brown Wiggins Hon . L.smyser Brown Albert Bowers John Bowers P’ennsylvania Railway Co Ever Street Bowers Fr. Mullins

University Notes and Personals Update from Wooster Area

Wooster alumni and faculty figures appear in university notes. Kenyon's Kiilman now serves as school superintendent candidate while Wooster faculty rep E W Work and Compton join the Board of Control. Local events include Delta Theta at Indianapolis and intercollegiate contests. Massillon and Canton mentions note visiting relatives, building permits, and area civic activity.

Compton Board of Control Wooster Friends J F McConnell Able Wesleyan Huckeye

Nilesig Plans New Pottery Plant Hiring 100 to 160

Nilesig is set to open a pottery facility with workforce projected at 100 to 160 men, signaling expansion in local manufacturing. The project aims to boost employment and contribute to regional industrial growth.

Nilesig

Fraternal Affairs and Masonic News in Ohio Report

Activities across Dalton Chillicothe and Mansfield discuss organizing Woman's Relief Corps auxiliaries and G A R memorial halls. Meetings at Ontario Cooper Post Marion lodge activities include initiations, armory dedication, parade plans in Springfield and Newark. Notable officers elected and upcoming grand encampments noted with locations and dates.

Woman’s Relief Corps Dalton Chillicothe GAK J . Marquis Mansfield Woman's Relief Corps Ontario G. A HK Iris Qu'ario Cooper Post Marion lMucurus Song I .A. HK

Wooster Markets Grain and Livestock Prices May 16 1894

Corracted by Frick & Tyler dealers in Wheat Flour Corr Oats Rye Barley Seeds Flax Seed Timothy Hay Corn Barley Butter per pound Eggs per dozen Lard Cheese White Beans Potatoes Wood Chickens Turkeys Dried Peaches Apples and other commodities listed. East Liberty Pennsylvania cattle receipts mixed with higher prices than last week with various classes of cattle and feeders priced.

Woortrh Frick& Tyler Craighead & Groceries Lipenty

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