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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1877

Page

3

Orrville News Highlights Rail Crossings And Local Events

Orrville notes report railroad crossing repairs on East Liberty Street and rail delays. Local notices detail taxes, decorations, church events, and aDecoration Day address by Dr A A E Taylor. Citizens hear plans for sidewalks, quarry work, and public carriage service upgrades.

East Liberty Street

Ladies Linen Suits Offered at Low Price This Week

A notice states another lot of Ladies' Linen Suits will open this week at 49w1 J. B. Powxy's. The sale emphasizes very cheap pricing and urges readers to visit the shop for bargains.

J. B. Powxy

Strawberry Festival at Trinity Church This Week

The ladies of Trinity M E Church host a Strawberry and Ice Cream Festival in church rooms on Thursday and Friday evenings this week. Everyone is invited to attend.

Ladies of Trinity M.E. Church

Strawberry and Ice Cream Festival at American Hotel

The ladies of the First Methodist Episcopal Church plan a strawberry and ice cream festival in the Imgard Room at the American Hotel Bloc on Thursday evening next May 31. It should be the season's first such event and offer rare treats after a long deprivation. Further particulars will be given next week.

Wm, Larwill Bucyrus John H. Boyd Mansfield M. F. Church J F Lukens Kent G A Hughes First Methodist Episcopal Church Firet Methodist Episcopal Church Imgard Room American Hotel Bloc Wayne County Ohio Einele Deeacha Sharp's Mill Ephraim East Enon Artes of Ocera Ona Anaite Celhenie

City Council assigns Board of Equalization members

At a regular Monday evening meeting the Council elected a Board of Equalization with one member from each Ward and two from the city at large. First Ward John Jackson, Second Ward Jerry Fox, Third Ward J S Caskey, Fourth Ward C Lake, City at Large J J Hero of the Fire Ward, and Geo Plumer of the Second Ward.

Board of Equalization John Jackson Jerry Fox J.S Caskey C. Lake City J J Hero Geo Plumer

Wooster 1877 Taxes and Expenses Report Summary

City of Wooster taxes and expenses for year ending March third Monday 1877 itemize General and Special Taxes and Police allocations. Total taxes listed about 49 19 732 with general and special components and total expenses around 110 1529. Located in Lt. Kramer city clerk report to the Auditor of State.

Wooster State Kramer

Maynard's Grand Exhibition Promises Daily Variety

The notice describes a remarkable exhibition by Maynard, urging neighbors to judge its character. It runs each evening with a new programme, doors at 7 pm, shows at 8 pm, admission 25 cents, reserved seats 35 cents, and children matinees with varied pricing.

Moses Maynard

President Taylor Hosts Senior Class Reception

Last Friday evening President Taylor gave a reception to the Senior Class of 1917. The event drew thirty one faculty members and students for a formal place affair with refreshments. Speeches followed as the class president and other members responded, ending at 11 o clock with all expressing renewed attachment to their Alma Mater.

Taylor

Home Quartette to Perform at Quinby Oper House Wooster

The Home Quartette from Akroo Obi will perform first class musical entertainments at Quinby Opera House Wooster on Thursday evening May List. Soprano Mrs H P'rkime and contralto Miss I Barber will sing with tenor Mr NL Glover and bass Mr McNaughton. pianist Mr W B Colman.

Akroo Obi Quinby Qperg House Woogter Mra. H. P’rkime Mies I. Barber Jtu Glover McNaughton W.B Colaon Perking Beinng Ohio Quiyeog Wooster

Annual stockholders meeting reports large year losses and new directors

The annual stockholders meeting in Pittsburg records warnings totaling 7 839 849 91 dollars, one eighth of one percent, below last year. Operating expenses reach 4 787 161 37 dollars, four percent higher than the previous year. Repairs and replacements amount to 1 882 537 04 dollars, down 48 906 22 from the prior year. New four year directors elected include L IL Meyer Jessie Williams Charles C Speer and I ly Harrison to fill unexpired terms.

Pittsburg L IL Meyer Exq New York Jessie Williams Fort Wayne Indiana Charles C Speer I.ly Harrison Hisq Ciscinguti

Greenback Club Organized in Wayne County Meeting

A Greenback meeting at the Wooster Court House on May 11 elected Clinton McClarren Wm C Downing George Plumer Horace Carr Cyrus Bowman W F Spear and A M Hunter as delegates to the State Convention in Columbus. Members plan weekly Friday gatherings at the Court House to build broader support.

Wayne County Court House Wooster W. F Spear Columbus Ion Elbe Messrs Clinton McClarren Wm C. Downing George Plumer Horace Carr Cyrus Bowman W F Spear A M Hunter

Wanted Mortgage Contact at Clerk's Office

Wanted two year mortgage loan of 2500 dollars at eight percent interest. For information inquire at the clerk's office.

Prthey Informativg

Water Cooler Sale and Textile Prices at Local Stores

A brief notice lists stock clearances at St Day's Brove Store 66 West Liberty Street offering a Light hanging Hoover selling machine priced at 3500 dollars. Apple ballgt agent office at Liberty Street. Gingham fabrics priced six cents per yard at Bowl J B Pown’s.

Weat Liberty Street Apple Ballgt Wee Liber'y Street

Decoration Day Preparations Hear Grand Soldier Meeting

A large assembly at M C Roach office on Friday evening laid plans for Decoration Day. Committees for General Arrangements Finance Speaker Music and Marshals were appointed with Capt. Benj Eason as Day President and Col. E P Bates as Chief Marshal. A second meeting at Roach’s office updated committees and named many women’ helpers for decor and procurement tasks.

M. CO. Roach R. J. Smith J. P. van Nest M. C. Rouch John F. Barrett C. A. Reider B. Barrett Gen. A Wiley John R. McKinney Chas. Weber Gen R. B Spink M C. Roach Esq J P. van Nest Joseph Ash Enos Pierson Rev . N. Kietter Lem Jeffries Soh Potter Benj. Eason Col E. P. Bates J. E. Barrett Benj Jones G P. Emrich Rouch M .P. McClure van Houten B Barrett J. R. McKinney M. C Rouch John K McBride R B. Stibbs J. F Barrett B. J. Jones C. M. Yocum R J Smith W. W Firestone Prof L Firestone O F Jones L P. Obliger J D. Robison R N Wearree John D Slaybaugh Ro Bonewitz A Q Gehrieg J Oo Carr Maggie Tacyart Viola Jeffries Ada Matline Libbie Wright Nettie Spink Ronn Hindman Maggie Stutt Flo McDonald Eunice Clark Jennie Boyd Flora Miler Mary Gordom Joguna Prendeville Mica Myers Flora Kauke Naonie Totten Carne Seigenthaler Jane Miaan Mary Paut Carrie Bechtel Emma Herahey Mary Stubbs Ella Hanoa Tude Given Ida Faust Anna Sprague Mame Stoddard Alle France Margie Wells Mary Parsons Lyllie Howard Susie Logan Kate McSweeny Lute Keefer Mame Townley Coonie Henshaw Kate Barnes Mary Haines Nile Mary McCiellyn Weed Bimney Bue Saybert Nannie Sweeney Ella Nuld Fiagsa C A Relder Chas Simeon I. O Mclotire J. W Emrich Albert Wilson M C Rauch Charles Weber Domotion Charles McClure Barrett Mary Waljerg Ladigy Oban Weber John Silvers Matt Smith H R Parker Andrew Truck Andrew Bransteter Elmer Fuck McClarran Joe Shively John Weber McClar J Dick Robison J G. Sanborn Saicase

Boots and Shoes Stocked at Lucas and Wiler

Lucas and Wiler on Southwest Public Square announce spring stock of boots and shoes with new Plow Shoe style. Customers are urged to call for bottom prices and quick service including special repairs on short notice.

Lucas & Wiler Southwest Side Public Square

Auction Inventory List From Grain and Farm Supplies

A fragmented OCR record lists various farm goods and commodities including butter cheese dried apples dried peaches white beans potatoes hay hides feathers wood salt flour red and white wheat rye oats corn barley timothy flax clover wool land plaster and related items. The text resembles a sale or stock inventory with batch descriptors and units such as bbl and ton.

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