Wooster paving contract lines up Wooster Shale firm
M Lovett president and Curry vice president of the W Shale Brick and Clay Co returned with a contract for 800000 Wooster paving brick for Crestline street improvements. Crestline Council adopted the Wooster paver for Bucyrus street work, noting it equal or superior to rivals. Work to start at once with 25 men employed through summer. firm seeks further contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Lovett
Curry
W Shale Brick and Clay Co
Creatline
Wooster
Strees
Mesers
Lovett
Crestline
Saldscookt
Banos
Miller
Snyder
Creatiine
Canton
Malvern
Roseville
Heltingham
Maazillon
Wooster Shale Brick and Clay Company
Letters from correspondents urged for weekly update
The article urges sending brief letters weekly and by Monday or Tuesday, favoring many fresh notes over long, sporadic ones. It mentions editor Fred Grant for vice president and discusses political tidbits including figures like Whitelaw Reid, Speaker status, and comments on currency changes, the Spanish, and Dayton’s legislative ruling on a garbage crematory and city projects.
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Enbro
Weekly Republican
Rights of American ships and Cuban ports debated
The piece cites the Inter Ocean arguing Americans may land at Cuban ports and ship arms, condemns Spain’s proposed barbarity, and contrasts U S blockade enforcement with pirate trials. It notes Tuscarawas County Board of Elections in Westchester investigated Perry township irregularities, censuring the town election board and warning against loitering within 100 feet of polling places.
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Cuba
O & Dramhead
United States
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Tuscarawas County Board of Elections
Secretary of State
Westchester
Perry Township
Town Election Board
Tuscarawas County Board
Painter Samuel Wilson Seriously Injured In Railway Accident
Samuel Wilson, a longtime city resident and painter, was struck by a westbound freight while crossing near an overhead bridge on the P. Ft. W. & OG railroad. He suffered a broken left hip and pelvic bone, possible rib injuries, and faces potential lifelong disability. Wilson has a large family dependent on him.
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Samuel Wilson
John Trapes
Dr. Firestone
Mr. Wilson
Landis & Schmuck
Firestone
Wilson
Lfe
John Humphrey
East Liberty Street
Wm Shibley
Chas
Humphrey
Wilsonia
Wooster Firm Secures Large Contract for Admin Building
The Board of Control of the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station opened bids for the new administration building near Wooster. Awards went to Stence & Ames of Wooster for 35,000 dollars, with other bids from Cincinnati and Wooster firms ranging up to 37,007 dollars. Work to begin promptly, adding to the station’s growing campus.
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Board of Contral
The
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Ohio Legislature
Wooster
Z. F. Nieber
Cincinnati
Carter & Flaherty
David M Vera
Stence & Ames
A Quarrel Over Pensions Sparks Irish Pedigree Dig
Washington dispatch reports Northway’s pension remark during a House debate on Mrs Gen Thomas Ewing’s $75 monthly widow’s pension. Several members opposed the grant citing service, while Northway called her as worthy as any living man’s widow, prompting colleagues to investigate his Irish ancestry.
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Washington
Chicago
Northway
House
Gen Thomas
Connery Co Assembly and Silver Debate Reflected
The executive committee met at the Reformed church with full attendance to plan a convention longer than usual. Badges go on sale Saturday at Annat's for five cents as local groups prepare to participate and enjoy a convention feature. In Wooster discussions, Democrats and silver advocates push for free coinage at 16 to 1 with strong support across parties.
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The
Reformed Church
John Meeker
Annat's
Oliver
Epworth League
Young Peoples
German Lutheran, the
Baptist and
United Presbyterian Churches
Aquirer
E.S. Dowell
J & Zimmerman
Ll. Sk Uritehfeld, Sr
Wayne
Ratate
Jn Marchand
Congress
J.C. McClarrayn
Seventeenth Congressional District
If You Did Not Read The Republican Last Evening You Signer
A fragmentary note appears to warn readers who did not see The Republican's edition last night. The text is garbled, offering little clear detail about the event or its relevance to readers.
Brakeman Survives Narrow Fall in Canton Yard Accident
Charles Derr, formerly of this city and now a brakeman in the P F yards at Canton, slipped from a freight car Thursday afternoon and plunged to the ground. He escaped serious injury, though unable to work for a few days, and is the son of David Derr living south of the city. Also noted: Excur sions to Pittsburgh for Prohibition National Convention on May 24, 26, and 28 with return by May 30 via Pennsylvania Lines. details at ticket agents.
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Chicago
Pennsylvania Lines
Charles Derr
Allicance
P.F
Canton
David Derr
Ante Fe ¥ F. Muller
West Liberty Street
Prohibition National Convention
Pittsburg
Prohibition National
Pennsylvaniaj
Pennsylvania Line
New Catalogue Shows College Growth at Wooster 1895 96
The 26th annual Wooster University catalogue for 1895 96 from Clapper's press spans 132 pages. It highlights Hoover Cottage housing for women, increasing library holdings to 18 567 volumes, and an improving endowment outlook with new professorship prospects. Enrollment totals show 428 collegiates and 173 in the Preparatory Department, plus substantial music and medical student numbers. Students hail from 44 states and countries, led by Ohio and Pennsylvania, with notable activity around seniors and commencements.
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University of Wooster
Clapper
Hoover Cottage
Pee Tte
England
India
Peru
Anda Siam
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Laws
New York
Indiana
Canada
Kansas
Missouri
Michigan
Minnesota
Wisconsin
California
Massachusetts
Oregon
Wooster University
Jury Gets Melsinger Case Verdict In Court Of Common Pleas
Case on trial for 11 days ends with jurors to be discharged on verdict. Judge Dowell may keep court two more weeks. Also listed are a dozen new civil suits with docket numbers and claims including cognovit judgments and appeals across various firms and individuals in this session.
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Melsinger
Keeve and Hanford to Visit Wooster Together
Keeve and Hanford plan a joint season with Keene as the leading tragedian. They outline a touring company arrangement opening in October with Keene and then Keene joins to support him in major cities and later continues the tour.
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Hanford
Speccer
O'Brien
Wooster
Hentod
Wien
W Keene
Americas
Hesie
Booth Barrett
Booth
Barrett
Ssarrett
Mrr Booth
Keene
Keane
Stepio
Itchard III
Richelieu
Marc Antony
Brutus
Virginiae
Damon
Vythias
Crazy Man’s Assault on Father Leads to Insanity Adjudication
Christian Geiger Jr. attacked his father with a hoe and declared plans to kill his mother and a cousin. Judge McClarran found him insane, ordered commitment, and Sheriff Garver transported him to Toledo Hospital. Relatives testified he heard divine commands guiding the acts and that he had not shown prior insanity.
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Jobe
Christian Geiger
Christ
Zedecker
East Union Township
Christian Geiger, Jr
McClarran
Geiger
Garver
Toledo
John
Sherpurne
John Creiger
Prom Thursday Dai City Board of Health organizes under Mayor Jeffries
The City Board of Health met in the Mayor's office on Tuesday evening for organization with Mayor Jeffries presiding. New officers sworn in include Fuock as vice president and J G Sanborn as secretary. Committee assignments listed across Nuisance, Finance, Contagious Disease, Food. Members include Dr W Irestour, Anthony Leies, Charles Barrett, J G Sanborn, Daniel Funck, 8th F Miller and others by ward.
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City Board of Health
Jeffries
Pew
Daniel Fuock
B. F Muller
Fuonock
J G. Sanborn
Leies
Sanborn
Barrett
Fonck
Lees
Miller
Firestone, Barrett
Funcs Food
Mier
W. ¥Irestour
Anthony Leies
Charles Barrett
J G, Sagborn
Daniel Funck
F Miller
Probate actions reveal multiple insanity rulings and inventories
A stream of probate notices lists administrators and executors such as Daniel Erick Goter and Jennie Lo Geeady filing inventories and accounts. Amid court motions, several individuals including Christian Creigzer and David Moser are adjudged insane or committed to hospitals, with hearings set in May and June for estate matters across Greene Towns and neighboring districts.
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Daniel Erick Goter
Sapbarat Letman
Harvey A and Gee
Astaro
Wm W
Staru
Happer
DC Staw
ALP
Hes A
Elizabeth Bbie
Greene Townsbdy
Ho A
Geo
Wow Starn
Jennie Lo Geeady
Appleattos
Lota
Goudy
Csalipolis Heossy
Kava
Wiobotas
Davidard
Eddy Executivauf
Sarah A Rudy
Ho Swartz
Adimioistratur de Leone
Solommen Hachwine
Margaret Acker
Daniel Acker
Chrisian Creigzer
Hosopital David and
Jacob Mover
Catharine Moser
Wooster Knights Templar Parade to Millersburg Ascension Day
Wooster Commandery No. 48 Knights Templar members and 11 Wooster Guards Drum Corps opened a Thursday march to the B and V depot for a trip to Millersburg for special Ascension Day services. The group, led by drum majors Clifford Scotland and Charles Cummings, included many Sir Knights and ladies, with a parade through Millersburg and hospitality hosted by local Masons and residents. The return voyage followed a successful program at the Methodist church and a large crowd turnout.
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Clifford Scotland
Charles Cummings
Wooster City
F W. Miller
J. R. Zimmerman
Geo. J. Schwartz
KF J Shives
John* McClarran
W K McCarmons
Ff Bosch
Yen KR. Laubach
T. Eleer
J.P van Nest
Geo .Keppel
E. D McIntyre
David Nice
John Johnston
W D Foss
Samuel Ames
Geo. Clark
W F Derr
Jono Stevens
Ross W Fun
Bliss Della Elser
E. K. Geiselman
S H Boyd
B. Eason
P van Nest
F. W. Miller
W A Hontsen
Tho J Schwartz
J B Milner
J.H Brown
Wooster Commandery
Keights Templars
Millersburg
JB. Minter
Messers Strobu
Kady, McDowell and
Arictkendorfer
Miltersburge
Central
Stevens
Masonic Hall
Mulersburg
Wooster
Sir Koights
Adams
Zeta
Statianac
Roy Ru
Ececas
Meliersburg
Vis
Verdict of murder first degree in Pearl Bryan case
Newport Ky May 14 the jury in the Scott Jackson murder of Pearl Bryan returned a verdict of death The defense argued venue change and questioned impartiality while the commonwealth closed its case after 28 days of trial Weather in the nineties strained jurors who faced a morning deadline before deliberations resumed
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Newpoirt
Scott Jackson
Pearl Bryan
Newport Ay
Criwford
Scott Jamson
Kentucky
Scott Jack
Lockhart
Commonwealth
Bern
Sun Bros World Progressive Show to visit Wooster
The first circus of the season comes to Wooster on Wednesday May 27. San Bros World’s Progressive Showa promises a high standard in a single ring with two and a half hours of entertainment for 25 cents. The Sun Bros name has a long reputation across Europe, America and Canada, with fifty celebrated artists scheduled for each performance and no fakery allowed.
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Wooster
San Bros
Sun Bros
Europe
America
Dominion of Canada
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Howe
Harding & Cos
W. F. Kean
McClarrap & Paskey
Iron Block
AC Johnson
Martin L. Smyler
McClure & Smyler
Attorneys-At-Law
Wooster Ohio
Ofice—Nots Emporium
Janes E. Snyder
Ofice With
McClure & Smyser
E. W. Newkirk
Attoereney-At-Law
C. A. Lerch
A. Wilson
W. Liberty Street
L.A. Yocum, M. D
Drs. Todd & Yocum
Liberty St
Wooster O
John J. Kinney
Drs. Lahr & Kinney
West Liberty
Xprague’s Corner
John A. Gann
Romeopathic
North Market Street
Episcopal Church
Troo
Stoll
H. A. Hart
New Lutheran Church
Wovuster
N. Y . Bye and Ear Institute
G W Byall
Drs. Stoll & Ryall
Mason North Market
North County
Drstoll
Beall Avene
Bowman
J. V Stahl
Archer House
Dar Merrell~ Soule CO
Spracuse
Tite Celluloid Company
Wright
EYLL
Wooster Republican
Fred Grant
Whitelaw Reid
Senate
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Gasman Addicks
Delaware
Hesing
Cleveland
U.S. Senate
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Horace Porter
McKinley
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Pullman Company
Dayton
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Cincinnati Enquirer
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Waynesburg
Dwight W Wylie
Allegheny
Booen
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Alice Smith
Spencer
Medina County
N. D. Tibpala
Moorfield, Harrison Co., C
Adolph Lehman
Westminster Church
Chhristian Endeavor Washington
Christian Endeavor
Lins Ticket
Wayne Common Pleas
Cleveland, Loraine& Wheeling R R Co
Kosier
Winkler Va
Geo Leiner
Wooster National Sank
Frank Johnson
S. E Mayers
A Va
Carey L
Thos Mowery
K B Wasson
LD F Griffith
Guardian
Ebone & Fike
Veter Fetzer
F Zeigler
W C
Urr
Demon Moser Va
David Moser
Keeve
Hall
F. J. Cheney & GO
Props
F J. Cheney
Wergr & Truax
Wholesale Drugelsts
Oledo
O. Walding
Krxnan & Marvin Hot
Koas Keitil
Gueiger
Eddie Caine
Wetsalem
Edward ¢Our
Wayne County Probate Court
Joinr
Scott
Medical Professon
U.S
Scott Jackson Jury
David Krerreey
Wilbur L. Hae Quartermaster
Pratt Post
G. A. R. Renda
David Kennedy
H. B. Odenkirea
Music Rooms
East Liberty Streets
Aimk of
Walla
McClure Stove
Southwest Corner
Lie Square
Laubach & Boyd, Wooster
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