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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1896

Page

2

Newspaper print run and daily editor averages in 1895

In 1895 the publication printed 246 749 copies with an actual per issue average. The 1894 figures show the average daily edition for the entire year. The data lists daily gains of 801, 693, 118, and 1,60, with 140 as another value in the series.

Good News For Wooster And Wayne County Rail Plan

A Wooster meeting in the mayor's office welcomed Camp of Akron with a plan to connect Wooster and Ashland by railroad. A strong vote in favor created an active committee led by Frank Miller to report Thursday at 8 pm. Camp's proposal includes passenger and light freight service at streetcar rates, with two new coal mine openings anticipated nearby once rail reaches North Lawrence. The Ashland group showed support and promised action. fuller details to appear in Wednesday's Daily Republican.

Wooster Camp Akron Ashland Frank Miller West Lebanon Minglewood Coal Co North Lawrence Bis Railroad

Political Announcements for Wayne County Ticket

Republican nominees announced for Wayne County offices including County Auditor William H Smith County Commissioner J L Notestine Probate Judge W F Kean and N Coe with guidance on ticket printing costs and pre cinct tickets. Political updates cover national figures and congressional balloting in Columbus with Boath Booth and Hysell, currency debates, and upcoming legislative actions. Reports include local court actions, a sheriff sale, a college baseball injury, and Len's circus moving between Wooster Shreve and Jeromeville on Memorial Day.

William H Smith Chippewa Township J. L. Notestine Wayne Township W. F. Kean Wooster N. Coe Orrville

Orrville arrest of three on gambling charges

Three young men Fred Walter, Ford Welker and Geo Wilson were lodged after a late night arrest by Detective Ed Dunn on gambling charges and theft of $30. They were identified in Akron and sent back for trial. Memorial celebrations, church services, and local notices fill Orrville and Wayne Township headlines with community events and a busy week ahead.

Wooster Orbville Akron Fred Walter Ford Welker Geo. Wilson Ed Dunn Wartles Sun Brothers Our Town Fall Barnett S’ollock Keller Ail Town Hall Wayne P’oat Dalton Gregory Orrville Hurd House Harbaugh West Market Street H. A. Bloomberg Ilar Baugh Phi

Memorial and Civil War Veteran Days Noted in Blachleyville

In Blachleyville on May 25 readers report a community calendar with a children's day at Disciple church on the first Sunday in June, memorial services led by Rev Scarborough from the M Church, and decoration day plans at the M and E churches. Henry and Sugarcreek township notes mention roads, schools, and local visits as residents discuss crops, weather, and infrastructure.

S. F. Moor Louisville C.S Seibert John Newkirk, Jr Oda Ripley Township M. Newkirk Bennett Seibert Mansfield M. E A.A. Mann C. C. Mann Mohican Thomas Butdorff Yankeetown F. M. Manno VU. B Zimmerman Hattie Shreve Mra Ross Windigler Shelby Jas Faith Sprang Blanche Zimmerman Boston Kev Lucian Mucch J. F. Smith Wooster Creston Disciple Parvin Ryland Adams O J. Houser Daniel Hamilton Wooster Hay Harvey Simcox Augustus Harry Kev Scarborough Y A. m East Union Township Sunday School Association Presbyterian Church Miss Gordon Hey C Compton Fredericksburg Nev Scarborough Mrasmith County Association E. Hudson Anti-saloon League Anna Hott Wright Wooster l Edgar Thomas A.W. Verner Henry Uion Cyscoith Otto Troutman Jobo F Barrett Vvsa Moe John Mierson Sir Barrett Peter Tia Haker Danie Js Colter Duylestown Clinton Schools Mra Mellinger Isricker Wealersville Veter Uartvner Wengard Starshallville J A Beelman Jenk J & Aimmerman D Tintsman Madisonburg W K McCalmon Geo Kieffer Martin Aukerman Station Mackell Ritton Salem Mf E Greene Township J J Lutz Sherburne Minn S.x Phree Rey Hugh J Norris Smithville Keiffer Mittin Mike Miller Summit Street Jacob Pontius Michael Witwer Orrville Lawrence McIlvaine M H. Gilbert McIlvaine Washington County Jacob Mast Ketty Prairie Legrange Co, Ind J S Sebantz Ten Illeford Dalton Wayne Co Asterpoon Maude Mel Willford Waite Orter Gtorge Porter Ogleson East Henry Street Ruth Fogleson David Fogleson Bho Intermento Wooster

Destructive storms leave towns devastated and casualties

A multi city disaster report from May 26 details hurricanes, cyclones, and tornadoes causing widespread destruction. Caro Illinois reports 13 deaths from a sinking steam ferry and railroad damage. Oxford Michigan notes dozens dead or wounded and blocked roads. Grand River area sees farms and houses wrecked with numerous fatalities including a mother and child. Widespread damage from debris, downed telegraph lines, and mass evacuations across Illinois Michigan Iowa and nearby states.

Local notes from Jeromeville and surrounding areas

A compilation of weddings visits and incidents in and around Jeromeville and nearby towns. People include Hegsenpflug attending the General Synod in Dayton Ohio and staying with his parents near Kothe. Reports of accidents, farm purchases, travel to Erie for fishing, and social visits in Massillon Wooster and Holmes county. A wedding is announced at the cross roads next Thursday under the big oak tree.

EU Rps Ester Relian TV Masaillon Sinal Hegsenpflug General Synod of the Reformed Churches Dayton Kothe Geo. Gill Jeromeville David Gill Hines Henry Gill Commisson House Wile & Statler Cleveland Will Brandt Adams Dolly Palmer Sullivan Ashland Co Danner E. K. Cook C. C. Book E.A. Miller C. O. Kiplinger Canton U 38 Russell H. McClain Massillon Thomas Hassell Alliance Lucas Hotel Philip Roth Holmes County T. KB. Thompson Wooster E. W Numbers Akron Hotel Lucas Presbyterian Church A. Reider Maysville E Thompson

Unclear OCR: local reporting fragment on progress

The readable text is garbled and does not specify a clear person, place, date, or event. No verifiable facts to summarize into a coherent news card.

First Grand Excursion to Columbus on the C A and C Ry

The event offers a one dollar round trip from all stations Mt. Vernon and North with a special train from Andson at 6:00 p.m. It stops at all stations and returns from Columbus at 6:30 p.m. A baseball game Columbus versus Milwaukee is noted and travelers are urged to visit the capitol city of Ohio on a low rate.

Columbus Mt. Vernon North Andson Milwaukee Ohio Partion Lara

Grosvilte Midi Disaster Report Inaccurate Details

Early reports from Grosvilte Midi indicate a catastrophe with numerous deaths and around ten injuries. Many farm houses were destroyed and the death toll is described as large, with authorities noting the wider rural impact.

Grosvilte Midi

Three States Tornado Toll Near Des Moines

A Des Moines report estimates 43 deaths and about 50 injuries across Iowa, Illinois, and Kansas from a tornado that struck near Ankeny and Bondurant, with Durango suffering five drownings when a depot was flooded and wrecked. Rescue efforts and scattered survivors followed as the storm moved northeastward, destroying fences, crops, and buildings along its quarter-mile-wide track.

Wis Pete Griffin Valeria Gays Mingo Jasper County Manchester Delaware County Iowa Mississippi River Clayton County Weather Bureau 14 Drs Moines Illinois Kaneas Ankeny Des Moines Bondurant Bale Bondurant May Santiago Durango Chicago Great Western James Griffin Clark Hily Maaig Clark Girard Bluff James Dillon P Moss

Worm Appears In Local Fields Threatening Crop Loss

May 26 The farmer reports a new pest in the locality a worm about one and a half inches long black and with two pincers harming cut worms. The pest is feared to cause cherry crop shortages as well. Local social notes include visitors from Orrville Center No 2 and a Decoration entertainment at Millbourne schoolhouse on May 29 with songs declamations and orations.

Julio Hlackwood Orrymille Moyer Mies Zuelid Watson Misa Minnie Howman Wadsworth Orrviale

Notable Pairings in 1920s City Social Circles

James McDonough and Emma Simpking appear beside D F Smith and Margy Littenger Addison Kurtz. Simeon F Vlard with Isa DD and Beeler, Eryc W lkies paired with Laura E Ed wards showcase local matches in a bustling social page.

James McDonough Emma Simpking D. F Smith Margy Littenger Addison Kurtz Liltie Stinson I A Moser Lima E Simeon F Vlard Isa DD Beeler Lkies Laura E Edwards

Divorce Petition Filed by Mrs Jennie Brockway of Wooster

Thursday's Daily notes Wooster resident Mrs Jennie Brockway filing for divorce from Lile Brockway via Reider and Morr claiming gross neglect and abandonment. She asserts the marriage occurred in the city in June 1800s and alleges he misrepresented his age as 21 though he was 18, seeking annulment of the marriage contract. Also mentions W H Wiler advertising white slippers.

Jennie Brockway Wooster Reider & Morr Lile Brockway Reasan

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as the ideal cure

An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as the best and most effective treatment for all forms of indigestion. It touts tablet form over liquids, convenience for pocket carry, pleasant taste, and the claim that dissolving one or two tablets after meals aids digestion, purifies blood, aids flesh growth, and prevents fermentation. The copy claims wide cures in Michigan and prices at 50 cents per package.

Stuart Michigan

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