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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1899
Page
2
Fragmentary notices list names and positions with scattered titles including Supreme Court items and public works. Mentions Hamilton Ottawa Meigs and Nebla Ker alongside officials such as Caldwell Gameron and Guiller of public works.
The slate lists Representative Jacob Frick, Probate Judge Ross W Funck, Commissioner Ramuel Tayloe, Auditor Welker G Christy, Treasurer Abraham Saybolt, Recorder G Acker, and Infirmary Director Jacob Snyder.
Voters head to the polls amid a tight race with candidates urged to cast ballots. Officials warn of close margins and emphasize civic duty as results unfold.
A garbled local report records a mix of events and names: a fire alarm, gas lighting at Doyleatown, the Mack & Barnes show canceled, Capt. Gerlach hoisting a mast for Harry McClarran, Vox family diphtheria scare, Lerner and Gretel detaining Michael Landers for intoxication, Acting Mayor Sweeney fining Janders, Snyder horse sale results, Black Cecil winning at Vahey track in Cleveland, coal and social event at Boaz gallery aiding the Young People’s Society, Marion Mark arrested for theft from Nick Auster. plea entered, $2 fine and costs posted.
A report on affidavits and misattributions concerning county surveyor votes. The debate centers on misquoted names Henry Knepp A W Blackburh Mowery Eberhart and Troxel and whether votes were counted for the alleged candidates. The piece questions Warfel's statements and defends Blackburn's honesty while noting the issue remains unrelated to Warfel's affidavit.
A noisy scan of editorials and notices mentions Warfel affadavit claims about ballot reading, names Creston witnesses T. D. Hollingsworth and wife, and a Faust performance with Miss Augustus Tray. It notes travels of Harry Scovel party to Cuba and Newark, plus scattered county notices about local residents, illness, and upcoming events in Ohio communities.
A fragmentary wartime OCR shows plans for a history of Wayne County lawyers from 1412 to 1900 with portraits, plus notes on Wooster and local politics. It mentions Mr Frick’s long grain and milling career, a campaign push for a representative, and assorted editorial quips about elections and local life.
Recent transfers list warranty deeds and quitclaim actions in Wooster and East Union townships. Transactions include Florian Scha Mec transferring property to Gertrude Kean and others for 4000 dollars, Jacob Kelffer to Henry Keffer for 1000, ElizaJane Sharp to Nancy Brownfield for 4220, Hugh J. Sullivan to Divage M. James for 125, and a Mulvha address deed with affidavits noted amid unclear text and political commentary on ballots and affidavits.
The piece urges Wayne county voters to back the Republican slate. It lauds candidates like O. Acker for County Recorder and Samuel Taylor for Commissioner, while noting opposition figures and recounting Saybolt’s service. The author defends integrity and urges turnout for the party.
An 1895 affidavit before a Wayne County official claims Robert L Adair solicited efforts to mobilize friends for Democratic primary judgeships. It alleges improper tallying by Adair, misreading ballots for opponents, and widespread irregularities including forged or altered tickets, with multiple witnesses and signatures cited. The documentarski details appear chaotic but center on alleged vote tampering and local political pressure within the Third ward.
The cantata will be given in the Armory Shreve on Nov. 8 and 9 1899. Home talent under director Prof J Bigh Stauffer will render solos duets and quartets with a chorus of fifty voices.
The Bell Jand drill failed to reach the oil sand Monday evening due to a break at 460 feet. Machinery stopped, work resumed after dinner. Sand expected around 490 feet, with R88 noted.
A Cat Lake Indian chief Ab-Wab-Sa-Keb-Mig is described as having gone insane. The statement notes that a man with such a name could not be blamed for a similar act.
Toledo Jones claims the Golden Hale will become powerful beyond political bogies. He frames himself as the movement’s exponent on earth and expects strong urban votes while conceding limited appeal elsewhere. Advertising Republican.
A morning blaze gutted the Webster House in Montreal, Van, with several people reported dead and pigeons also perishing in the flames. The report notes a local testimonial for Hood's Sarsaparilla and dismisses statements about its efficacy.
An 1899 letter to Wooster Daily Republican corroborates an affidavit by J. F. Larwill about Robert L. Adair and John C. Warfel handling ballots at the Third Ward polls on June 15, 1895, noting Adair counted and removed ballots amid debate and outsiders present. A second message praises county nominees Earon Acker and Ross W. Fanck for recorder and related offices as competent, urging support in the upcoming election.
Oct 89 remnants report Van Weed at home after a week with Sullivan Sagene Lance jokes about a boy Edna Sigler of Leidsburg visits schoolmates Wednesday Mrs Wapies god daughter of Columbus returns home after a visit with her father and relatives Ben Wile sells property to Chas Fahr Mecednel W. W. McConnell north of town sells big property to Harvey Wleman Me plans to move to a farm Miles Barnice'remer back in Wooster after a stay Hartseland children of Fleas ant Home visit Will Fortney and family Sunday
Oct 30 report from Spercerville Allen County Ohio notes a population figure around 1,200 with a local boom. Visitors include James Harsh and family from Carroll County and HK Whensetler hosts. Local schools under G W Irvin and Miss Kigle Zimmerman show progress. A missing diaper prompts a finder appeal. Wayne Presbyterian church plans preaching in a week. Dalton teachers Ada Cully Iva Welty Anna McKihinney Messia Kimber and Hoover attend Bi County Institute at Orrville. Dr H Taggart from Akron visits. Green Oak and No 10 schools begin winter terms. Anna McElhinney to Mechanicsburg, delays due to store orders. Subscribe for tax Republican.
Geor ge Mather ier of jana earns a reception by the Jackson and Opiaan Presbyterian churches in Canaan on Thursday. Joshua Morgan and wife, after a year away, return to Olney. D. E. Sowers out with tonsillitis. New member roll additions boost C.K. society. Junior mission social planned at T. Rogsell’s. Ladies Aid meets Nov. 9. Geo Mathes injured loading hay. Youths host at D. White’s home.
A fragment from Lattasburg recalls Josiah Swinehart visiting Ospton, Mrs. Sarah Martin visiting Missouri, and Edward Jacobs marrying Miss Dull. The town hosts a Democratic meeting, a new local telephone booth costing 35, and a report on Dr. Raudebaugh’s practice. The Chester Township Sunday School convention dates shift to November 18, and a Ladies of the LO T M auxiliary is formed with seventeen charter members led by Paul Com and Emma Immerman among others.
Wooster Township Sabbath School Convention schedules an afternoon and evening program at the First Presbyterian church on Thursday November 24. Sessions include devotional exercises, reports from primary and junior unions, talks by local leaders, and a lengthy panel of 28 round table questions on teaching methods, organization, grading, discipline, pastor relations, and school governance.
News from Wooster Republican Congress dated October 2 recounts rain dryness affecting farming and corn husking. A cousin of Mrs. G Sullivan, Vinton Gordon of Chicago, was killed in a collision and his body will be brought to Berea for burial. Mrs Jane Neff’s condition worsens after a serious operation, and Rev Joseph Lovy is praised for his work on the M E charge. Lemuel Atwood Aiken repairs his barn improving premises for pigs and pets.
Weather clears after weekend rain bringing sun and warmth as schools report steady progress and new pupils. Graduating class may grow with two additional young men. Lucile Minnie of Pittsburg returned home after nursing Miss Alda Lytle who has recovered. A weekend concert by the Blind Trio at Disciple church drew a small audience due to rain. Dr. Steele and family from Navarra attended William Barnes funeral. Mrs. Rooker and daughter Trancee of Shreve visited. Mrs. Sheldon of Colambre rushed to Cleveland for her daughter-in-law’s illness. Rev J M Kyle led U P church service with family planning to move to Xenia for schooling.
Charles M Cady of West Lebanon and Ida Peter of Mt. Eaton. Frank M Goneer of New Bedford and Myrtus May Agakey of Area on. Edward Jacobs of Lattaspurg and Pearl Dull of Congress. Chas T Brown of Saltcreek Township and Cora Louise Lawrence of Franklin Township. Charles Salzbach and Dora Shelly of Doylestown. Albert Norsbaum and Vesta Dunham of Maysville. Arnold Boia and Emma Ville of Orrville. Harry L Boegier and Minnie Sobaad of Wooser.
Eas union goodheart and wife of Orrville spent a few days with Mr Boydaton and daughter Della. Grandma Howman's children and friends helped her celebrate her 91st birthday on Wednesday Oct 25. The funeral of Mrs Billa Shreve was held today at the home of her son in law and daughter William Brenneman after illness and fever. Dr Wood's Norway Pine and Syrup is advertised as a cough remedy.
Local column from Smithville dated Oct 30 reports cabbage prices at the factory, critiques rail service, and urges voters to support the Democratic ticket. Also records coroner findings on Henry Kelfito, family visitations, Masonry initiation trips, farm accidents, a wagon collision injuring Mary Miller, a dune of funerals for Daniel Zaring, and upcoming schoolhouse dedications with Prof. Eberly, plus a Nor mal fall term literary and Denbigh Va. trip by Noah Smoker and others.
Correspondent notes Jonas Keaslar’s fall illness from typhoid, while neighbors join a corn husking at eight acres. Under Jono Wattere Neal Harrington and George Switzer, 45 locals husked last Friday then feasted prepared by Mrs. Keaslar and neighbors. Names listed include Fisher Nosabaum Fleck Miller Switzer Kabler Stargia Franks Rueb Wert Hannah Badger Waters Sturgis Hadger Barrington Spenorer Krick Caller plus many families.
Miss Hessie Neiswanger visits her Becker relatives in South Bend. Misses Jarvis and Wyre open a new Dew millinery shop in the ensemer block on East Market Street. Mrs. Tildes returns home from Cleveland. Ad highlights Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil for common ailments and emergencies.
An advertisement warns against mercury treatments and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co of Toledo Ohio. It claims the remedy contains no mercury and is taken internally to act on blood and mucous surfaces. includes testimonial boasts and a price of 75 cents per bottle.
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