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Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1899

Page

2

Republican convention delegate counts at Kartiberry Street

Partial readable notes outline Republican convention proceedings on a Wednesday in May 17 1B with delegate allocations by precinct. It lists precinct names and their entitlements, and mentions reporting names to a secretary of state office. Delegates per ward and precincts are partially detailed with numbers and locations.

Banghman Pegehad Pened Aten Ce Chester Bait Galon Franklin Lebanon

Republicans hold multiple ward township meetups May 20

The article notes Republican precincts and townships holding meetings on Saturday May 20 to select delegates for county and state conventions. Meetings are in diverse locales such as the Mayor's office in Ward Two, R. W. Funck's office, Madisonburg, Blackleyville, and Wooster area venues. Committeemen TAYLOR WEBER SMYLER and others lead.

Second Ward Jas. B. Taylor Third Ward R. W. Funck Charles Weber Wayne Township Madisonburg Wooster Emmett Smyler Plain Township Blackleyville W. A. Lee

Fragmented political chatter on press and public issues

The item mixes political rumors and opinions about Aguinaldo, Cleveland, Roosevelt, and Philippine policy. It notes England's view of Geoker, Kentucky whisky politics, and calls for Republican unity amid factional feuds. It also mentions school funding cuts in Pennsylvania and a push for Philippine annexation and independence terms.

Detroit street railways sale stirs political rift

Leaders of the party show personal differences and reject a city bid after Thomas Johnson tallies a rumored fabulously profitable offer. The backer is accused of grandstanding as he calls for free rides while inflating prices. Citizens might ride free, but the city’s deal falters amid criticism of Johnson’s philanthropy.

Tom L J Phobon Thomas Johnson Mr. Johnson

Death of Mrs Holloway of Burbank Led Village Figures

Mrs Holloway widow of Gav W Holloway longtime postmaster and leading resident of the village died Tuesday at her home in Burbank from paralysis. Funeral arranged for Thursday. Mrs Anna Holloway of an

Burbank Gav. W. Holloway Anna Holloway

Wooster Presbytery Adopts Resolution At Meeting

In a Wooster Presbytery session at Fight church on Monday afternoon Huston Platter Wooster Rev 8 M Glenn from the presbytery accepted dismissal John Jameson Loudonville was received pending formal recommendation May 26 set for Rev Hague’s installation at Doylestown with Dr W F McCaulay Denison delivering the sermon and Kit V Gee Hackett D D Applecrass giving the charge Riv H B Miller to the people Paul Hickok Wooster licensed to preach Yard life work for Hickok to Wichita Kansas this summer Eaton chosen for next meeting memo to Congress opposing Captain Copphess rover ts Utah and a resolution to preserve the Canine Law through presidency commander in chief’s power to end the canteen system and navy policy.

Wooster Fight Huston Platter M. Glenn Kanghe John Jameson Loudonville Hague Doylestown W. F. McCaulay Denison Kitv Gee Hackett D. D Applecrass Riv H. B. Miller Paul Hickok Woostar Ifr Hickok Wichita Kan Eaton Congress Copphess Han Roverts Utah Presbytery of

Into the Lake Narrow Escape at Odell’s lake

Odell’s lake event near Plain Center Ohio reports a near capsize as Willie McKee and Tommy Maire with companions ride a boat amid a gale. Willie nearly pulled overboard during a boat change, but they regained stability as onlookers react with concern.

Odell’s Lake

Correction to Report on Accident in ios REPUSSICAN

The writer asks the editor to correct circulated reports about an accident last week claiming they were overblown or false. He states injuries did occur but disputes claims of being run over by a tagm, and urges that the truth be preserved, noting a diary entry and possible party involvement.

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Untey: Y Othe Y Othe A Tit

Unclear OCR fragment shows a fragmentary headline style line with odd capitalization and unreadable context. no discernible person place or event can be confirmed from the provided text.

Wayne County News Weekly Notes and Local Tidings

A collection of community items from Wayne County detailing church and school activities, anniversaries, social visits, and local visits. Mentions include individuals such as Rev. Shott, Mrs. Strenack, Miss Razor, and Miss Daniels, plus various townsfolk from Smithville Wooster and Seville, with notes on schooling, vaccinating, and band performances.

Local notices from Millersburg and area

Mrs Laura Kister returns home after six weeks in Millersburg caring for a sick cousin. Charles Ports plans to visit Olersland for a horse sale. Mr Ki Irvin and wife of Mansfield stayed with D M Slaybaugh family last week. John A Kister received an egg hatching order from Alberta Northwest Territory Canada. Nine year old Stanley Masala died Sunday from blood poisoning after a stew braise on his heel. Interment in Ripley cemetery four miles southwest of Shreve Monday afternoon. Esaq.

Laura Kister Millersburg Charles Olersland Ki Irvin Mansfield D. M. Slaybaugh Familly John A. Kister Alberta Northtwest Territory Canada Stanley

Attractive Summer Haven at Winona Indiana on Pennsylvania Lines

An attractive summer retreat at Winona Indiana along the Pennsylvania Lines offers rest recreation and instruction with boating bathing and fishing. The lake resort spans nearly two miles and features verandas and facilities for athletic activities under supervision of prominent officials. Excursion and season tickets go on sale May 5 with routes via Penn R and schedules through September 13.

Winona 6 Indiana Pennsylvania Foman Fort Wayne Winona

Green goods man takes out marriage license

A report from the office of probate judge J. C. McCallaran states a marriage license was issued to Lemibel Flent, a known gardener from Shreve, with Hattie Ulman as the bride. Rev Hamilton, pastor of the Presbyterian church, officiated.

Brom Toosiay Tae Rx- Ublican Obate C. McCllarran Giarice Resord Lemibel Flent Shrere

In Memory of a Boidier at Burbank

Cap F C Gerlach led about 40 members of the 18th Regiment O V I to services in memory of Private Fern Nai. The crowd filled the small building as Rev BLO Martin dale, Chaplain of the A B, preached a moving sermon. The boys were hosted at the parents’ home and spoke highly of their treatment. The exercises were impressive despite the overcrowded venue.

F. C. Gerlach Burbank Privats Fern Blo. Martindale A. B

Awakening of Blind Brother Ends in Wooster Death

Henry Reichenbach, 63, died Saturday night at his home two miles west of the city after months of illness. A native of Switzerland, he lived in Wayne county for about fifty years, was married, and lived with two maiden sisters. The funeral was held in the afternoon and interment in Wooster Cemetery. In July 1898 he awoke blind after breakfast and could not see from that night onward.

Henry Reichenbach Alb Switzerland Wayne County Raichenbach Wooster Ichenbach

Peculiar Accident at Millbrook Coal Tracks

An unusual incident occurred Saturday morning at Millbrook coal shares when pushed cars on an elevated track ran down a grade and wrecked into a west bound freight engine. Engineer Charles Arter was badly bruised, barely escaping death. A nine year old son of A B Masse died Sunday from poisoning after a knee prick. remains at Ripley, Holmes County, interred Monday. Chas. G. Leaf, long-time Wooster resident, noted rail laborer, was among the wreck survivors.

Millbrook Charles Arter Masse Milltrook Ripley Holmes County

Crooks Elected Lindon High School Principal

Harry M. Crooks editor of the Wooster Voice and graduate of the year’s class at Universs ity has been elected principal of the high school at Lindon O Mgr Crooks is a brilliant and deserving young man and will no doubt himself fully capable of this most excellent position.

Harry M. Crooks The Wooster Voice Universsity Igh School Lindon O. Mgr. Crooks

Fragmented OCR list of names and pledges in a meeting

A garbled OCR fragment lists names such as Mesere Hanboro Barratt Asma Hoe Fes Kanok Leies Barrett Joe Mesere and others. It reads like a schedule of speakers or committee assignments but content is incomplete and unclear.

Spee Nence Hanboro Barratt Kanok Leies Des Barrett Joe Menork Paes Fanck Mber

Wooster Woosterans Hold Fraternal Insurance Event

A Wooster crowd attended a Monday evening gathering by the Wooster Comara of the World. The program featured the Au/Eals Mandolin Orchestra, solos by John M. Eberly and Prof. A. E. McAfee, a recitation by Miss Santa E. Peters, and performances by Miss Flo Naftzger. State Deputy M. D. Roche spoke on the Order, with W. A. Mougey singing. A substantial collation followed and the event concluded as a happy gathering praising the Order.

Rand Army Wooster Qay Cheirman Forbes Orde Wes Au/Eals Mandolin Orchestra John M. Eberly A. E. McAtee Santa E. Petere Santa E. Petere. the Little Mise Flo Naftzger Apa M. D. Roche Cleveland Roche Heg W. A.mougey Wooster A. E. McAfee

Sheriff sale in Plain township parcels sold to Welty and Ebright

Sheriff J. B. McCoy conducted a sheriff sale for Nelson Barris, executor, against Geo J. Ebright et al. Three tracts in Plain township were sold. First and second tracts totaling 105 acres valued at 85,704.25 were bought by J. W. Welty for 9,010. The second tract of 40 acres valued at 773.60 sold to Ella Ebright for 890.

J.8. McCoy Nelson Barris Ve. Geo

Wooster Markets Produce Prices May 1 1652 Entry

A fragment from a Wooster market page lists produce and commodities with prices including butter per pound, white potatoes, dried apples, Turkey or New apples, as well as grain items such as corn and oats. The text shows dealer names and price ranges but is partially garbled.

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Market price quotes for cattle hogs sheep and grain

Grain and Brook quotations across markets show May 16 bids for cattle between 2.25 and 8.95, hogs from 3.05 to 4.10, sheep and lambs around 4 to 6. The report lists prices for Chicago Pittsburg Buffalo Cleveland and Baltimore markets, with various classes such as steers bulls cows calves and western fed stockers. Notable entries include Texas steers near 2.00 to 4.60 and spring lambs around 7.00 per 100 lbs, plus No 2 wheat and corn values and assorted oats and rye.

Matthew Fancy Brette Bolis Texas Colorado State Western Lutchernn Cleveland Elie Central Time Chicago Junction Oteu Creston Sterling Riveman ‘ Jo Doylestown Warwick Pittsowe Pittsburg Akron Ata Cedar Holmsvile Union Iridec

Two Months Extra Pay for 8th Regiment Members

Lyman Critchford Jr reports that all members of the 8th Regiment O V L are entitled to two months extra pay in addition to prior sums. Expect prompt claims. veterans should consult Critchford to handle red tape and press the government for due pay.

Lyman Critchford, Jr 8Th Reagt Mr. Critchfeld

Probate Court Hears Land Damages Appeal In Wooster Township

Monday morning in Daly Probate Court Judge J C McClarran opened evidence in John McSweeney administrator v A dene et al an appeal over compensation and damages for land appropriated along the north line of Wooster township. The jury includes Wm Rice Simon Meulssily J L Casrper N W Hower J A Taylor Theo Kiser Gear Kline Phil Pfeffer Harvey Redett rank Hilssinger Greene L Spooner for plaintiff Benjn for petitioners.

Daly J. C. McClarran John McSweeney Va. A Sapling Ni W. Hower Burbank A. Taylor Wooster Theo. Kiser Clinton Gear Kline Woostar Phil Pfeffer Cheptyr Harvey Redett Saltcreak

Fragmentary OCR note with unclear names and events

The readable bits describe a field scene with Mart Burkhart and Linethe present, while unclear phrases reference money and a driver. No coherent action or event emerges, making it difficult to extract a definite news item or outcome from the fragment.

Aggy Aodey Atay Mart Burkhart Linetheie

Dates Fixed For County Jail Bond Sale

County commissioners set Saturday June 17 as the sale date for 15000 dollars of county bond improvements in the jail with bids to perform the work expected on that day.

Postmaster Figttery Handles Saturday Mail Forwarding

Postmaster Figttery on Saturday forwarded to Washington the received for carrying mail from four depots to the post office. Bids were sought from James Abtisgine, James nelpa, D. W. Ellenverger and W. Bid.

Figttery Washington Poat James Abtisgine James Nelpa D. W. Ellenverger W. B Id

Allen's Foot-Ease advert promotes cooling powder for tired feet

An ointment style ad urges readers to use Allen's Foot-Ease powder packed in shoes to relieve swollen feet heat and fatigue. It claims to ease corns blisters and bunions and offers a trial package free and a 2d price from druggists and shoe stores.

Olmat LtRoy

Wayne County seeks bids for jail wing construction and cell system

Proposals due June 17 in Wooster for jail wing building and burglar proof sliding cell door system. Separate bids for each class of work plus option for entire wing. Must include certified check equal to five percent and complete drawings. Plans available at the Auditor's office. Eight bids may be accepted or rejected. Signed A B Peckinpaugh County Auditor.

Auditor's Office Wayne County Ohio Materia S Sheriff's Resine Ithe Sane Materix Cty of Wooster Stee Fuyoisn Bianka A. B. Peckinpadgh Qgsunty

Notice of bids for Chester township school house project

Proposals will be received at the office of the Clerk of the Board of Education of Chester township Wayne County Ohio for building a period house to sub district No 5. Plans and specifications on file. Bid must list all parties interested and be accompanied by sufficient surety. Performance of every work to be secured. Each bid must state the price for labor and material separately. Only lowest responsible bid accepted. Board may reject all bids or accept any bid deemed lowest in aggregate order. Jesse W Ebert, Clerk of Board, Has tasburg May 16 1892.

Bourd of Education Chester Township Wayne County Yhio Plana Radar Board of Education Jesse Ww Ebert Haetasburg Taka

Wayne County Jail Bond Auction Planned in Wooster Ohio

Auction set for Saturday June 1699 at 10 am in the County Auditor's office Wooster Ohio to sell bonds of Wayne County issued by the Board of Commissioners under section 87 Revised Statutes to fund a jail addition and improvements Bonds dated June 1 1809 bear 4 percent interest payable semi annually in June and December bonds in denominations of 500 with specific lots and redemption details listed for payment through 1904

Wayer County Wooster Ohio Wayne County Board of Connymmissioners

For Sale at Union County Courthouse Auction

Fragmented OCR item noting sale at the county courthouse with mentions of fields store and seller name unclear. The readable fragment implies a auction or sale notice at a courthouse location, listing items but with many garbled words and partial place names.

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