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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1899
Page
3
Saturday issues report community happenings in Wooster and surrounding townships. Mentions memorial services, church events, county conventions for Masons and Odd Fellows, school board decisions, new business openings, and local accidents. Includes notices of a Cuba trip program, theft report, and advertisements.
A crowded page lists visitors and residents in the city, noting Miss Barbara Walter and Mrs. Alfred Ademe among guests, Pers on J. Harneat hosting, and several trips to Pittsburg, Wheeling, and Lima. It mentions court matters, local appointees, and social gatherings with many names and places.
Proceedings show bids to upgrade sewer lines and street drainage. Officials discuss pavement work on Spirk and Walnuts streets, park fence replacement, water trough repairs, and budget reallocations between sewer districts. Election of health board members and city officers noted.
David Atkins, a veteran of Co Kj 4th Regt O V Lj, died shortly after midnight at his home on West Liberty Street after a long illness. The funeral will be Thursday at 2 3 pm from his home, with burial in Wooster cemetery. Dr S N Warsen and Barcett of Wooster and Geo Yestes of Shreve performed the post mortem this morning.
Fragmentary OCR line shows unclear phrase with repeated Sabbath and garbled text. Readable items mention no concrete events, names, or places to identify a full news item. The fragment lacks enough context for a coherent summary or factual card.
A fragmentary record of a school meeting with an opening song, prayers, and multiple recitations. Names such as Mrs Orr, Miss Pearl, Cora Law, Lizzia Moore, and Langell appear among the attendees. A benediction closes the program amid unclear context and garbled captions.
Fern Roland Nattzger, born near Sh me Peri Roldad in Nafixgee Up, died 1898 at 20 years four days. He attended local schools, enlisted in April 1888 with three regiments from Wooster, Ohio, and served in the Spanish American War. Rev Martindale delivered the memorial, praising his patriotism and the sacrifices of soldiers and parents. The service, held with flags and bunting, drew Co. D members from Wooster and surrounding towns, plus local G A B and Young people, to honor a life marked by courage and devotion.
Distries H Canfield of Kansas City Missouri joins Emma Johnson Samuel Siglet of Wooster and Laura Ruch of Applecreek along with Samuel Wilent and Hattie Ulman of Bridgeview in a local legal notice filing detailing names and residences for a pending action.
Woostex, May 15, 1899. Letters remaining at Wooster Ohio post office include Gentlemen L Axtell A A Brolgo BE J Deming Fred Green Tha E D Johngop W Lightfoot W 5 Tuell Mrs Maymé Boze Miss Ine Mojire Miss Casals Sones T L Fuarrery P M.
A local wallpaper shop promotes its exclusive wall coverings and ready mixed paint at low prices. The bulletin notes their move to a new site, claiming improved facilities and a wider selection for customers. The ad emphasizes affordable pricing and in stock goods.
The fragment lists loan terms 15 and 6 percent and mentions W. Spangler of Wooster Ohio. An advertising page references Hong and Brynou’s Wall Paper Store with offerings on hall lamps, window shades, furniture trim, and curtains. It also hints at various prices and a general catalog line of home goods.
May 14 at OVEECTON John E near a farm met a wagon mishap while riding with his best girl. A shaft broke near A W Smyser’s causing a runaway and injury to his wrist. The accident disrupted plans and caused damage to equipment. Reports mention farms and local teams involved in the chaos.
May 14 report notes dry ground hindering plowing while recent carpenters work progresses. several residents, including Frank Cabot and Doc Graber, advance home improvements. funeral of Ms Alex Graber attended by King Reed and Miss Buch. Ismiah Tesker and Albert Graber among guests. local officials report illness and weather impacts, with repairs and wall framing under way.
Advertisement notes garden spray pumps from Bexdide & Co beside Chargh Hovekbia296 Wen by Hordech Bitte Cures di coe anne salsa Hons. Claims large and issatt sizes with fortress end sprays.
Citizens in Wooster City have long requested electric lighting for the square and a nearby bandstand. A representative of the Berceyi- CAN OO lea noted trouble reading at night until lights are installed. W J Martins of Kies 1.6 Light Impany said wiring would be done at the lowest cost, with eight lights to be funded by the city or local boosters. The Republican reports the plan to raise funds by penny contributions or subscriptions to cover the expense.
An irregularly legible local item notes multiple deaths and social events in Liestown area. Arthur Freiz of Akron and several named residents are mentioned with delayed notices and funeral references. Community gatherings include women society meetings and an Old Maid’s Convention amid general town activity and a sudden death of H. Galehorer.
Community notices list Smithville graduates to hold exercises on June 24 and May 20 memorial services with Rev Smith preaching on May 28. Gatherings include a Smithville high school reunion August 25, a large camp meeting tent arrival, and multiple family and social events in Wooster area. Remains of Charlotte Pentz from Allegheny, Pa., were buried in the village, with many relatives in attendance.
A jumbled collage of 19th century style notices and political scraps. It references Toledo politics, a Republican convention, and protests by Mr Jones while noting Spain’s naval plans and Aguinaldo’s persistence. The text blends editorials, names, and stray quotes with no clear single event.
A reader testimonial promotes Grain-O as a coffee substitute that allegedly nourishes, strengthens, and suits those who cannot drink coffee. The letter describes trying Grain-O after initial failures with coffee and encourages purchasing a package from a local seller with direct instructions for use.
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