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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1896

Page

4

Farmers plan clover cutting mid next week

County reports ongoing wheat damage from the fly. Judge Dowell did not adjourn court this week as work on cases continues. Millersburg talks of a Millersburg to Wooster race on Memorial Day were called off. A bench broke during a Shreve armory benefit injuring Frank Bertollette. Reunion plans for the 120th Regt OVl Tuesday June 2 in Cres ton ahead. dinner for members and families at Arcade Hotel and Morehead House. Sheriff Garver sold Lot 673 West Larwill Street for $850. Dr. Firestone treated a left thumb injury to GQ. B. Fry of Chicago connected to B&O. Sheriff Garver returns from Gallipolis Epileptic Hospital with Grover Buchanan improved. County patients stated in good health. Weather: rain hoped by farmers. progress on field work noted. Various local notices include civil service exams, post office staff, and community events.

Dowell Millersburg Wooster Shreve Frank Bertollette Creston Committee 120Th Regt. O V.I Arcade Hotel Morehead House Garver Catharine Nairn Dora Shaffer Gallipolis Grover Buchanan Chester Township Carver Wayne County

Reunion and races highlight Wooster area notes

Tapert ity calls on old comrades for the 12th Regt reunion at Creaton on June 2. Branstetter to train this week and run the 26 mile road race Saturday. Schiller Fogleson arrives from Mation after word of his mother's illness. she died before he reached Wooster. Miss Emma Scott returns to Mechanicsburg from Madisonburg to care for sick aunt Elizabeth Gant. Horace Whitcomb of Tuscarawas nominated for Congress at New Philadelphia Populist convention. A A Serces of Wooster elected delegate-at-large to the National Convention. David C. McClaran named alternate-at-large. Relatives attend funeral of Miss Flora D Hurst from several states.

E. J. Snyder Millersburg W. P. Snyder Geo. Bell Orrville Geo. Gell Lakeville Horace E. Horton West Lebanon Fred McKinney Rush Medical College Chicago Van Ream Eshelman Swickley W.D. McClure Shelby S. G. Case Millbrook A. Wiley George Kuffum Akron Wooster J. W. Reid HK. M. Quinb Cincinnati Dorcas Beer Bucyrus J. D. Beer John Art Newcomerstown George Chenny Sayre Business College of Chicago Allegheny Simon Durfh Deer John Crotty New York City E. M Quinby Francis 8. Smith New York Weekly Crotty Olaomrades O. Y Creaton Harry Eee Samuel Mepe Pee ‘Clarran Cleveland Branstetter Schiller Fogleson Mation Emma Scott Mechanicsburg Madisonburg Elizabeth Gant New Philadelphia Horace Whitcomb Tuscarawas County A. A. Serces David C. McClarran Flora D. Hurst Samuel Hurst Amos Hurst Mont Morris Sue Hurst H. Milbon Henry Hurst Marshkallville James Atterholt Hayesville Daniel Hurst

Wayne County Outlook from Canaan on leases and tests

In Canaan the week saw B F Kaap of Tiffin and J Quiberteen of Johnson and Kaap sign leases across the area, aiming to secure a refinery site if oil exists. Akron firm head Mr. Johnson will join soon to locate test wells. Also announced is a Memorial Day programme at the M E church with a march to the cemetery, sermons, songs, recitations, and an address, led by local veterans and church leaders.

Wooster Republican Canaan B. F. Kaap Tiffin J. Quiberteen Johnson & Kaap of Co Johnson Akron B.& A.lines Arthur Strong Post G. A. KR. and Sons of Veterans of Jacob Lichty Frank Spell Juartette Elvin Snell Gertie Hawk Claus Bessie Cleveland C.E. Ferguson West Salem Ferguson J. H. Sullivan Congress Wayne County Daniel Stouffer Thomas Huseeil K. Estouffer Easton Wooster Mattie Slutz Thomas Kintner Hopkinsville Gideon Musser P. J Brown J H Brown David Reaser Shreve Geo. Kline C. J. Warner Alda Michael Gertrude Gardner Elizabeth Gardner William Ager Sharon Adam Weller John Manges Morrland Isaiah K. Hoff W P. van Doorn Commercial House J. F. Kritton Highland Park Henry Warner John France Tom Glenn Epworth League

Memorial Day observances and local notices at Congress

Congress and vicinity observe Memorial Day with a 1 p.m. gathering at Town Hall under Marshal Brown and assistant Patterson, then to the cemetery for ceremonies led by Prof Ludwick and Rev Scott. Remains of 64 locals honored from Revolution, 1812, Civil War, and later. Also reports spring school program, elocution prize, and a list of local visits and social events.

Wooster Republican Congress, O Congress Wm.s. Brown N. M. Patterson Presbyterian Church Sam Ludwick Alexander Scott West Salem Geo. I. Woner Wooster Pansy Sheppard South Congress School Jennie Clouse M. E. Church Canaan

Miss Maude Murray of Shreve Rumored Suicide Attempt

From Shreve comes a report that Miss Maude Murray returned from Wooster last Saturday evening and tried to commit death by own action with laudanum due to trouble with her lover. Friends deny the report, saying she was suffering a congestive chill.

Shreve

Wooster Beats University 9 to 8 in Fourth Clash

The Wooster team defeats the University by 9 to 8 in the final match of the series amid rough spots and several errors. Gant was seriously injured after being struck on the head by a pitched ball, and Keyser bruised in a collision with a base runner, with two accidents noted in a game less clean than the others.

the Wooster and University Gant Keyser

Summer Corsets Special Value for Cotton Money

Special nice value on summer corsets priced at 85 cents at Beebe. The offer contrasts with their stated 60 cents cotton money value, highlighting a bargain for shoppers seeking affordable undergarments.

Beebe

Lightning burns barns as Mansfield warehouse dies in fire

In a May storm in Wayne County heavy damage from lightning hits multiple farms. The Aultman and Taylor warehouse at Mansfield is reported destroyed with losses above 100000, while a Doylestown barn owned by postmaster J W Hartel and a Pontius bank barn near Smithville suffer severe fires with hundreds to thousands in losses. Memorial Day events proceed elsewhere as residents recount the thunderstorm.

Mansfield Aultman & Taylor Thresher Mansfield Daily News Daily Republican Doyleatown J. W. Hartel Smithville Jacob Pontius Aultman & Taylor

Wooster Letter List and Fogleson Funeral In Wooster

Post office notice lists remaining letters on May 23 including Miss Dunham and Mrs Fogleson obituary announces Ruth Fogleson widow of David Fogleson aged 81 years 6 months 25 days with five surviving children and funeral at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Wooster Cemetery plans given for interment in Wooster Cemetery

WoosTer, U Wooster, O Ruth Fogleson Wooster East Henry Street David Fogleson Fogleson Christian Smith Wayne County Millbrook Byron Fogieson Maria Fogleson Schiller Fogieson Marion Irvin Fogieson Duluth Minn Josephine Thomas Trenton Wooster Cemetery

Grain Market Notes From Worcester May 27 1896

Worcester market prices for wheat flour and oats, rye, corn and barley, plus produce values including butter, cheese, eggs, potatoes, onions, dried fruits, and poultry. Grain and stock quotations from New York listed for beef, pork, dairy products, oats, wheat, rye, corn, and cattle hogs sheep and lambs with ranges and averages.

WoosTrer Frick & Tyler Jy Head & Oo New York

Wooster Rail Plan Promises New East West Line

An announcement to hear a plan for a new east west railroad dividing north of the Ft Wayne line and south of it near Wooster promises a major business opportunity. Promoters seek a favorable right of way and swift action, with work to start upon sufficient local support and a hoped revival of trade, industry, and regional prosperity.

Ft. Wayne Eaatt Wooster H B Camp Chicago Apriland Gazette H B. Camp Jeromeville Big June Lebanon Wayne County

Telephones in Massillon face long distance franchise clash

A dispute in Massillon centers on American Long Distance and its bid for a trunk line while promising only long distance service. The Central Union Co and local lines fear loss of control if giants consolidate. Wooster and Massillon councils demand equal treatment for all local exchanges and cross-connection rights.

Loion Telephone Co Wooster Massillon Amercan Long Distance Telephone and Telegraph Company Busionesa Union Telephone Company Hio Indiana Illinois Central Union Biz Western Union Edison Central Union Co Bell Co Chicago American Bell Co Sell Co Farmers Telephone Company Wooster Connell

Memorial Day Memorial Programme For Oak Hill Cemetery

A 1806 Wooster program details a 9 o clock Saturday ceremony by the Grand Army of the Republic and the Woman's Relief Corps. Speakers include Jacob Frick and Hor A McClure with a long lineup of aides, guides, divisions, marshals, and churches. The procession departs from North Market and North streets to Oak Hill Cemetery for memorial services, decorations, and music, ending with a return to the Public Square.

Wooster Grand Army of the Republic Woman’s Relief Corps Jacob Frick John F. Yar Euidier Peat and Womens Relief Corps Sand J’ost Enosfierson F M Hickok Double Quartette Lutheran Church Ida Hough

Pyramid Pile Cure Promoted as Safe Pile Remedy

The Pyramid Pile Cure is touted as the safest and most widely sold pile remedy, claimed to be the only positive cure besides surgery. Sold by nearly all druggists for 50 cents to a dollar, with a request to write to the Pyramid Co. in Albion, Michigan for materials and testimonials.

Pyramid Co Albion Mich United States

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