Wayne County Bible Society marks 75th anniversary in Wooster
About a thousand people gathered May 17 1896 at the Methodist Episcopal auditorium in Wooster for the Wayne County Bible Society anniversary. Dr W W Criley chaired the event with Rev J S Rosa Rev E M Beck Rev F M Hickok and Rev E S Gillette speaking. The program featured organ music a hymn and readings on Bible distribution efforts by the American and British and Foreign Bible Societies. The gathering underscored the goal to place Bibles in homes and to bring the scripture to every child who can read, with plans to celebrate the 75th anniversary during the county centennial in August.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Wooster
Wayne County Bible Society
Ray
W. W.criley
W. C. Beebe
O. A. Hill
Criley
RE. M. Beck
J.8
Rosa
Thoze
Boss
Frst Bible Society
Hiram Aingh
Vaisaion
American Bible Society
Dr. Morrison
China
British and Foreign Bible Society
Mary Jones
Mr. Charles
Bible Societies
Simost
E. S. Gillette
Cleveland
Ohio
Gillette
United States
Sabbath School Association
The
Bible Society
W. W. Criley
D. D
M. ©. Roach
David Thomas
J, FP
Barrott _ B
Bordon
New Wooster Pastor Delivers Two Sermons at United Presbyterian
Rev J O Campball of Lowell Massachusetts preached in Wooster delivering two sermons. He stressed an ideal Christian church built on gospel worthy life grace of God steadfastness and spirituality. The church was filled for morning and evening services as Mansfield Presbytery prepares June 4 installation proceedings.
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United Presbyterian Church
J. O. Campball
D. D
Lowell
Masa
Paul
Philippi
Mansfield Presbytery
Wooster
Wooster Congregation Installation Details
Rev J O Campball appears as pastor plaintiff. The moderator will preside at installation. Rev F B Foster will preach and Rev Dr J D Srons address the pastor with J W Martin addressing the people.
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J.O. Campball
V. D
Wooster
F. B. Foster
J.D. Srons
J. W. Martin
Bicycle Collision on the Square Injures Student
A late Saturday night bicycle crash on the Square involved Fred Harding S N Hilterbrant and Janos B Carnes a Canton student. Carnes collided with a passing buggy after leaping into the air about ten feet, spraining hands and legs but avoiding broken bones. He received care at Dr Geo W Ryalls residence and was seen wandering the streets Sunday, while the bicycle and buggy suffered heavy damage.
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Sesson
Fred Harding
S. N. Hilterbrant
Janos Bb. Carnes
Canton
West Liberty Street
Harding
Hilterbrant
Mr. Carnes
Geo. W. Ryall
Wooster High School Commencement Planned at Opera House
The 46 member senior class will graduate in the City Opera House on Thursday evening January 4. Rev E A Reid of the Baptist church will deliver the baccalaureate sermon in his church on Sunday evening May 31. The class includes 22 ladies led by Grace Elizabeth Harrett and 24 gentlemen led by Joseph E B Kentel.
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Wooster High School
City Opera House
Hubert B. Wallace
Walter H. Warren
Uyrags H. Young
John C. Zimmerman
Wild runaway horses cause city chaos and near misses
A Bryson buggy team decked with furniture crashed through East Liberty streets and the square, injuring a horse and narrowly missing pedestrians. Storefronts, a barber shop, and two electric poles were struck as bystanders, including Oscar Steimetz, avoided injury. Estimates place damages around $125, with one account noting this as the city's most exciting runaway in days.
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W. 5. Bryson
Hbeail Avenues
Liberty Street
Carse
Lehman’s
Bryson
Geo
Billy Lott
News Depot
Lehman
Mr. Bryson
Social Notes Highlight Local Gatherings and Outings
Capt Beebe and wife host friends with daughter Elizabeth on College Avenue Thursday evening. May Wilhelm and 13 M E Church Sunday School girls picnicked near the University and plan another outing soon. A surprise party for Mary Pinkerton ends at grandfather James Y Pinkerton’s home corner Spink and Boyman streets with a lively guest list including Taggart, Meeker, Snyder, and others.
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Capt
Mrs. Beebe
Elizabeth
College Avenue
May Wilhelm
M. E. Church
University
Ask
Mary Pinkerton
James Y. Pinkerton
Spink and
Boyman Streets
Margaret Taggart
Martha Taggart
Katie Meeker
Walter Lyons
Fanchon Lee
Albert Cheetam
Margaret Smith
Frank Taggart
Hassie Spiker
Frej Snyder
Clementine Taggart
Ada Leroux
Weaton Peckinpaugh
Elsie Cheetam
Harriet Snyder
Margie Frame
Galion Aims to Be Wool-Buying Center for Region
Prominent citizens push to make Galion a hub for wool buying in the surrounding country. The plan centers on leveraging local wool production to attract buyers and boost the area’s economy.
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Galion
Daily Republican carrier promise drives timely delivery
The Daily Republican advertises prompt evening delivery for 12 tenths, inviting readers to send their names so the paper can be promptly delivered by carrier each evening. The note emphasizes timely access to the latest news.
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Daily Republican
Republican
Excursion Rates via Pennsylvania Short Lines
Special excursion tickets are offered to Pittsburg St Louis Chicago and Washington D C for major conventions. Dates include May 24 25 26 for National Prohibition Convention May 30 return. June 6 7 8 return by June 13. June 12 13 14 16 for Republican National Convention with return by June list. July 3 4 5 6 for National Democratic Convention with return by July 12. Washington D C July 4 5 6 7 for Christian Endeavor Convention with return by July 15. Local excursions added seasonally. Contact Pennsylvania System passenger and ticket agents. G W Leyda Wooster Ohio agent. May 9.
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Pittsburg
Washington
St. Louis
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Washington, D.C
Christian Endeavor
Wooster
G. W. Leyda
Advertising in The Republican Dime a Time
The Republica n advert columns offer the safest way to inform the public about sales. Try the Dime a Time for effective notices and advertising reach.
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THE
Republican
A Dow A Tree Ad Rates in Darmy Republican
An eight day or weekly classified ad offer appears in the Darmy Republican third page sixth column. It lists 25 cents for 25 words or less and 40 cents for a whole week. The ad notes the cheapest rate offered in Wooster.
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Darmy Republican
Wooster
Runaway Buggy Injury in Blackleyville Attends Fatal Crash
Saturday's Daily reports Harry Anv quest, 26, unmarried, dislocated hip and three broken ribs after a Mexican pony, driven in an open buggy, bolted when an umbrella frightened it. He was thrown from the seat and dragged by the wheel before the horse halted. Dr. Yater treated him. he rests at his father's village home. The rig was wrecked.
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Blackleyville
Harry
Yater
Wayne County Deed Records Highlight Multiple Property transfers
Wayne County records list numerous warranty and quit claim deeds. Transactions include Jacob Musser to Henry Lehman for 20 acres in Greene township at 1600 dollars and D C Barnes to Anna Snare for 160 acres in Franklin township at 6100 dollars, among many others.
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Florian Schaffer
Jacob Musser
Henry J. Lehman
Greene Township
Perry G. Geitgey
Ornila A. Geitgey
Franklin Township
D C. Barnes Et al
Anna E. Snare
Jeter W. Moulter
Wm. Long
Elizabeth Long
Clinton Township
George Wertenberger
Summerton
Jonas Hartse
Congress Township
VW. Roebuck
Henry M. Rudy
Sugarcreek Township
N. L. Koyer
Mary A. Leopold
Simeon Lehman
Fanny Amstatt
G. W. Franks
Franklin Kissinger
Easton
John Shilling
N. HK. Aukerman
Burbank
Chag. T. Baysinger
Mary A. Camp
Mary E. Heffelman
Doylestown
Henry Homan
Lucy C. Homan
Dalton
Noah Browne
John A. Brown
East Union Township
Henry A. Slater
Monroe Dlater
Canaan Township
Noah Brown
Simon Brown
Ignatius Saunders
Elizabeth Zell
Mary E. Fotter
John H. Geesaman
Shreve
Levi B. Troyer
Corwin D. Swan
Green Township
Hubert C. Wertz
Reason B. Wertz
J. K Applebaugh
M. Ellen Applebaugh
Wooster
Nanosy J. Gall
Edward P. McCormick
Peter Ball
Frank E. Powell
Frederick Bowera
Whate
Lyman I. Soliday
Plain Township
Uniformed Parcel Porters Extend Service Across Pennsylvania Lines
Uniformed attendants for Eastern passengers via Pennsylvania lines have a new parcel porter service at Jersey City and Philadelphia Broad Street stations. Porters meet trains, assist arrivals and departures, carry parcels, and aid passengers between Courtland Street ferry and Ninth Avenue Elevated, Desbrosses ferry and Newark, with service from 6 am to midnight. They do not charge a fee and request gratuities only if passengers wish to acknowledge help.
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Pennsylvania
Jersey City
Epolyvania
Courtland Street Ferry
New York City
American Line
Sixth Avenue
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Desbrosses Street Ferry
Newark City
Ninth Avenue
Philadelphia Broadstreet
Pennsylvania Lines
Route to success via advertising in The Republican
A brief note touts advertising in The Republican 3 paper as a direct path to continued business success, claiming broad reach to the public through its columns.
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The
Republican
Women cannot vote on Wooster school bond issue
Wooster voters face a May 18 special election on $50,000 bonds to build two ward schools and tax increases. Chief Deputy E S Eshelman and Secretary of State Samuel M Taylor confirmed women cannot vote on school bond and tax propositions, clearing the way for male electors only. Poll hours are 5:30 am to 6:30 pm with the Australian ballot showing four options for bonds and tax increases.
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Wooster City
E. K.eshelman
Wayne County
Samuel M. Taylor
Board of Education
Wooster
Ohio
Eshelman
United States
Taylor
Columbus
Sheep Losses Trace Tariff Reform Policy Debate
Treasury figures on sheep and wool show a sharp drop in flock size and value from 1892 to 1896. The Mansfield News argues the Democratic tariff law harmed Americans, costing work, wages, and farm profits and warns voters to remember in November.
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Treasury Department
Mansfield Netos
Home News the Way It Happens in CaN Republica
A compact item notes local happenings in CaN Republica with brief, vivid detail. It highlights community events and notable residents, capturing a quick snapshot of daily life in the area.
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NEW Wooster
United Presbyterians
Dr Campbell
Jane
Buysind
Social Notes
Wayne County Records
Tate
Aga
Thia
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