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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1894
Page
3
A Wooster publication announces the deadline for advertisements as 12:00 o'clock noon to insure same-day insertion. Free notices will be printed in daily programs and tickets for entertainments and festivals. notices not submitted on time may incur reprint charges.
Saturday notes report a lively scene on East North street with Marshal Koslar arresting Augustus Conold after a glass breaking spree. Local improvements include 500 feet of new fire hose and a new apple creek bridge opening soon. Various school, church, and civic events fill the week with parades, commencements, and community gatherings across Wooster and surrounding townships.
The Board of Control discussed plans for a main cattle barn dairy building and related structures at the Experiment Station. Contracts expected to be let by mid July with several additional buildings to follow, as the agency advertises hiring local contractors for the project.
Rumors about a Halse robbery and Mullins burglary are denied. The piece notes arrests rumored due to prominent families and suggests checking the Mayor’s office docket for truth. It mentions a tale of Marshal Ellsperman recovering silverware and returning it to Mullins to keep quiet.
The ad lists foxes sought at half a dozen young specimens with cash paid on delivery. It is placed by Harpine & Co near the courthouse, under the Ohio Corn Cultivator title, with scattered garbled postal and price data for unspecified transactions and items.
Saturday's Daily item recounts a flurry of visitors and locals in Wooster including T. M. Humphrey of Albany, Prof J. B. Bethy Ongose, editor Tom Cornell, and Rev Delano Jeffries. Numerous arrivals for lectures, funerals, and family visits are recorded, with engagements at Wooster University and nearby towns.
A large audience heard Gen. A Wiley speak Friday at the Opera House on the Battle Field of Chickamauga. He spoke nearly two hours without notes, delivering a vivid address. The lecture proceeds will fund Memorial Day expenses and inspire further talks on Civil War movements.
Change of Schedule on the Pennsylvania Lines takes effect on Sunday May 27. At Wooster the new timetable lists departures westbound trains No 31 at 10 28 am No 9 at 1 15 am No B at 6 52 pm and No 16 at 10 03 pm. Eastbound departures include No A at 8 To 0 am No 32 at 6 41 am No 4 at 11 48 am No 6 at 12 45 pm and No 20 at 8 03 pm.
The third commencement of scholars from country schools passed under the Boxwell law will be held Saturday at 2 pm in Wooster High School. About 80 graduates from Wooster and nearby towns will receive diplomas, with Miss Birdie Wilhelm and Miss Helena Conn assisting.
SHREVE MAY 12 Two years J C E Jacot Apple Creek J W Bechtsi Reedsburg Anna LeFever Shreve One year H C Riffel Burbank WOOSTER MAY 1 Three years Anna Al Pope Wooster music A S McQuaid McQuaid D A Moser Dalton Mary J Buchanan Wooster Alicia L Hunter Apple Creek Bert Stauffer Sprinville I N Winter Smithville Ann Oberlin Doylestown Anna E K Buchanan Wooster Lydia E Shenmek West Salem One year Elna F E Stuchantz Silver Hill Rowland Marshall Mt Eaton E Hostetler Wooster Jennie F Jameson Apple Creek H C Musser Marshallyne L Wirth Orrville Eme M Buchwalter Dalton Asa D P Eyman Apple Creek Florence Mase Geyer Golden Corners HOS Hutt Cedar Valley Nade L Budd West Lebanon J M Kurtz Orrville James L D Orr Shreve Grace Boigegrath Orrville EF J Zook Smithville added algebra general history and English literature K D Wise New Pittsburg added civil government
Marshallville and Shreve High School hold their graduation exercises in local venues. The Marshallville class of seven will graduate in the School Hall on June with a detailed program including anthems, orations, quartets, valedictory, and diplomas. The Shreve High School ceremony occurs Friday evening June 1 at the Presbyterian church with music by a local orchestra.
A postal note is issued for 60 to 100 dollars to pay Tuk Wooster RerubLican from Jan 1 1904 to Jan 1 1905 with a request to change the label date. The writer signs G J Rhodes Plymouth Ohio as a close reader of The Kerth Lican. Wayne County Board of Jury Commissioners reorganized under the new law with John S Caskey as president and Harry H Miller as secretary. They began placing 200 voter names in a wheel for drawing. Local dislike of July 4 celebration noted at a business meeting. no action taken. Various local notices mention civic and church appointments and visits.
An Akron freight train failed to stop, plowing into a coach near Lodi. A woman and four children escaped by window, with one child slightly hurt. Engine and several freight cars wrecked. bystanders feared mass fatalities.
The Wooster and Franklin township post notes uncalled letters for week ending May 3. County Ditch No. 43 in Wooster saw bids at about 55 percent of engineer estimates, with several bidders listed and a total bid amount near the estimate reductions. the report links the reduced bids to hard times and contractor eagerness for work.
Last week coal cars near Doylestown station in Wayne county were loaded from the California bank in Chippewa township for Akron’s J F Seiberling Co. Miners acted after a Friday night meeting at Hometown, pressuring teamsters to stop hauling coal. By Saturday morning shipments ceased. Also noted: Harry W. Boughman was in Doylestown and M J Fiery preached his final Trinity Lutheran sermon.
An OCR fragment advertises spring-tooth and shovel corn cultivators by Wilanpine Company. It mentions a price of 75 cents with no higher prices such as 1.00, 1.25, or 1.50 and references Dave Nice offering a service outside for the same amount.
Representatives from Dalton Lodge and Orrvine K of P attend regional gathering while Loudonville K of P holds memorial services. Pythian Sisters elect officers at Springfield. Grand Lodge discusses lodge home location and disaster monument issues amidst union of lodges and censure over fundraising notices.
Grain and produce prices listed for Wooster with corrected figures from Frick & Tyler. Includes Wheat, Rye, Corn, Barley, Seeds, Flour, Butter, Eggs, Lard, Cheese, Potatoes, Onions, Chickens, Turkeys, Dried Fruits. cattle, hogs, sheep with receipts and price ranges. market tone notes light demand and declines from prior week.
Agricultural Experiment Station reports a grapevine pest in Wooster vineyards with larvae feeding on roots and bark. Researchers reared yellow beetles, tested sprays including green oil emulsion and bisulphide of carbon, noting arsenites as a potential remedy with safety concerns.
Two marriage announcements list Lee Allen with Margaret Haffey and Henry Bauman with Alice Puessler as couples.
Mrs J McClarran issued cards for a coher lady friends reception on Thursday afternoon. Jacob Frick issued invitations to over 250 gentlemen friends for a reception Friday evening from 7 to 10 pm. Miss Mabel Moderwell entertained a small company at John McClellan’s on Net Market street Friday evening. There was a reading by Mrs Neifie Brown with Misa Conrad Mas Spear and Mr Cunningham at a Lutheran Tabernacle Friday evening.
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