Wooster News Highlights From November 1897 Listing
The Wooster Republican notes events on Thanksgiving plans November 25, local factory updates on the old refrigerator plant and preserving works, street improvements on West Bowman Street, and a Heart of Chicago show affecting the B&O schedule. It reports football gains, rising trade, barber shop hours, a Shakespeare club forming, a campus altercation, and various community notices including quail hunting, a chrysanthemum show, and a Fox Hunters convention upcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monnay’s Vang
Ihe
Woost Preserving Co
William Seks
Bowman Street
Heart of Chicago"” Co
Zanesville
Kaat South
Bever Streets
Senfors
Wooster Preserving Co
Cleveland
Tod Price
Boston Piano Co
H. 5Bdenkirk
Odeoxire
Huston
Sheldon Stebbins
Ida Sweeney
Woster
Azalla
Mich
Huliagaye
Tners
College Hill Hints and Happenings
Local notes detail visits and events at College Hill including Rev G visiting for a funeral, family dynamics, and community gatherings. Reports mention Profack’s absence, Wayne funeral duties, a large reception at Hoover Cottage, and various social activities at Athenaean See and parish groups.
Pleasant social events in Bloomington and Wayne County
The Misses Briggs hosted the File Club at their Bloomington home. J L Eberhardt entertained Civil Engineers and friends for Mrs. Eberhardt’s birthday. Ella Lion hosted last Thursday at Must Larwill. Wayne County Bar plans a banquet with toastmaster J McSweeney and Hon. A McClure. Medley social at Lutheran church parlor drew many, with Christian Endeavor program and several performances. A piano solo, vocal pieces, and a humorous account added to the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brig
File Club
Bloomington
Mealey
J. L. Eberhardt
Eberbhardt
Ella Lion
Jude Biank
Wayne Gounty
Archer House
Mitaay
McSweeney & i
A . McClure
Society of Christian Endeavor
Misg
Hils Lee
Flare
Ken Karnard
Tlt
Maas Joba Beetre
Mag Earl Vclapper
Visto Bolo
Wal Pap
Leslie
Lawrerce
boYe
Maretiadio de
Frank Polten
Celle
Doeeghnute
Probate Court Notices From Wayne County
Wayne County Probate Court proceedings list multiple administrators executors and guardians filing inventories appraisements sales petitions and hearings. Names include McClarrap Frobate James H Zapperman Greere Township Bertram Kurtz Wintersteen Macy Hardy Tevartz Landers Cha tain Metliente Sower J T Keister Armstrong Searight Beck etc with hearings set November 3 6 and December and various estates probated and property sold including real and personal property and sale bills drafted by appraisers and guardians named Wm Musis Ford Reugegger Ford Reuger Joseph Collins Peter Spangler and Nicholas Plank among others
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Zapperman
Greere Quownship
Susan Kurtz
Adam Kurt
Pelee
Babe
Wintersteir
Adairs
Bor J. Wintersteen
Hearne Dee
F. My&kratz
Daniel Thomas
Macy Hardy
Apua Trevartz
Avraham Tienasntz
Elestea
Oeek Scanvier
Geo
Sarah
Metliente
M.C. McDowell
Rebecca Sovyder
Te Gale
Wm Musis
Enardian
Ford Reugéegger
John Serff Kond
John Emerson
G. H. Fuireptopne
Solomoon
J.T. Keister
S. Eliott
J. AD. Armstrong
Gilbert Searignt
Daniel Beck
J. T. Keister
Elliott
Gale
Waygandt
Jos
Ault
J. Woongeter
G. Spangier
Peter Spangler
Rush Meese
Reuben Whonsettler
Elmer Myers
Pater Spangler
F. M. Plank
Nicholas Plank
A.e.scofield
Albert Gatehouse
W. O. Collins
Joseph Collins
Jacob Dohner
C. £. Sauffer
Harvey Hublinger
Willi
Burdock Blood Bitters End Dyspepsia for Mrs White
A testimonial from Mrs. G White of Taberg Oneida County claims three years of dyspepsia ended after using Burdock Blood Bitters. The notice also advertises wallpaper cleaner and woolen hose sale with prices and local shop names Craighead’s and Noah’s Ark on South Market Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. G
White
Taberg, Oneida Co
Noah’s Ark
Weat Side South Market Street
Marriage Licenses Reported in Local Notice
Geo. E Aleman and Pearl Hines. Herjamin F. Waltera and Lil 6 Ed wads. G. VW. Gellatin and Leah M. Eby. Jobo A. Baldwin and M. Aona Mc intyre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. E Aleman
Pearl Hines
Herjamin F. Waltera
Lil 6
Edwads
G. VW. Gellatin
Leah M. Eby
Jobo A. Baldwin
M. Aona Mcintyre
Brave Ball Players Rescue Girls from Advancing Train
Ball players Bel and Berry of the Youngstown team risked their lives at West Salem by pulling two young girls from in front of a fast train near the West Salem station on the N. W. P. U. Railroad. The children were playing on the tracks when the near-miss occurred, and the rescuers acted swiftly to avert tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Salem
Campbel
Hodge Berry
Youngstown
Letter List No 44 in Wooster 1897 Nov 8
List of 18 letters remaining in Wooster post office Saturday Nov 6 1897 to call for advertised letters. Ladies include Miss Elia DeVoe Miss Mary E McCurdy Miss Effis Jagesmirbh Miss Nettie Voight Joana Grusse. Gentlemen Elmer Buffham Wm Hartman.
Buckeye mower works to restart with 700 once running
Akron on November 5 reports Buckeye mower and reaper works restarting today after an eight month shutdown. In two weeks the big shop will operate with about 700 men, season returns to 1893 levels. Akron tron and steel company to reorganize and rebuild after the July 4 fire. Kirkham Art Tulip company plant to be rebuilt at Harberton employing 200 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron O
Buckeye Mower and Reaper Works
Akron Tron and Steel Company
Kirkham Art Tulip,company
Iarberton
Sale of Illinois horses at Mougey House stables
W P Snyder will sell one carload of Illinois horses at the Mougey House stables on Saturday November 20 1897. The horses will be at the above manned stables Thursday November 18 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Snyder
Mougey House
Pepper for Butchering and Bargains at Noah's
Ad text markets pepper for butchering claiming adulteration in rivals. Advertisement touts Craig heat's ground pepper and berry form. Also promotes bargains in ladies and children's underwear at Noah's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah's
Notable Holmes County deaths and local obituaries
The Holmes County paper reports the passing of former Common Pleas Judge F. Voorhees at 78 after a long career. Also noted are the deaths of Rev. James A. Williams in King City, Missouri, and Miss Missie Richards of West Salem who died suddenly on Monday morning. Other notices cover Mrs. Henry Blankenhorn, Mrs. Solomon Keffer, and Timothy Buckley, with funeral details and place mentions in Holmes and Wayne counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missie Richards
Weat Salem
Miss Richards
West Saem
Ly Everbard
James A. Williams
King City
Colorado Springs
Silome
Arkansas
R. Williams
Welcome, O
Klog City
Carotng F. Voorhees
Common Pleas
Millersburg
Holmes County
Edwin M. Stanton Lincoly
Elder
C. J. Voorhees
Coshocton
Solomon Keffer
Smithville
M. Myers
J M Keffer
Wayne Township
P. Keffer
Mifflin
C.J. Kaiffer
Three Rivers
Mich
C. B Keiffer
Jeromevile
John Hutchinson
Solomon Keiffer
Akron rail plans loom for consolidated routes to Kent and Barberton
Local reports from Akron say Akron Street Railroad expects to clear business troubles by November 15 and consolidate with the Valley line through Akron to Kent and Harberton. If completed the duplicate Cuyahoga Falls line would be abandoned, enabling an Akron to Barberton to Doylestown connection and Wooster link next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Akron Street Railroad Company
Kent
Harberton
Cuyahoz Falls
Barberton
Doyleg Town
Wooster
Cure for persistent cough praised by Sutter Creek man
W. H. Norton of Sutter Creek California says a severe cold caused a constant cough but Chamberlains Cough Remedy cured him. He urges friends troubled by coughs or colds to try it. Sold by Laubach Boyd druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. H. Norton
Sutter Creek
Cal
Laubach & Boyd
Well Cured Corn Fodder with Union Feed Cutter
An advertisement describes the Union Feed Cutter and Crusher for fodder. It explains four crushing stages moisten and mix the fodder, improving palatability. It notes shredding is insufficient and that the cutter can be used without the crusher, supplying details from Harding & Co in Wooster, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding & Co
West Lebanon to Applecrook rail line progress noted
In WEST LEBANON the Republican notes work on the Lebanon to Applecrook railroad, predicting prosperity from new transport outlets for minerals and agriculture. Mentioned are local illnesses, church activities, a concert by Rev. J. H. Barron and wife, and the railroad’s gradual approach to Stanwood coal shaft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Applecrook
John Hoak
Henry Myers
Verner Marshall
Lewis Berg
Mather
Wooster
M. E McFarren
Anna Brentzer
Dunlap
J. H. Barron
Dalton
McFarren
N.K. Davis
Stanwood
Matrimonial Litigation Alimony Sought in Year Plus
Estella Jacobs of Wooster files for alimony in Wayne County Common Pleas from Franklin Jacobs claiming years of joint life since 1898 and a six month old child Anna. She cites gross neglect and sale of household goods and asks the court to order support for herself and child. John W. Farnwall of Creston seeks divorce from Sarah F. Farnwall alleging three years of spousal abandonment and accusations of improper associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estella Jacobs
Wooster
A. D. Metz
Poptown
Wayne County Court of Cjommon
Franklin Jacobs
Congress
Anna Jacobs
John W. Farnwall
Creston
Price Russell
Sarah FE
Farnwall
Sterling
Golden Corners Gleanings and Local Notes
Correspondence from Golden Corners Ohio reports a horse accident near McAfee’s gate injuring him and breaking the wagon. The Golden Corners concert is praised with Miss Mae Eugenia Hoegner’s class performing and visitors from nearby towns in attendance. Community notices include addresses of residents moving, teaching assignments, and a funeral for Mrs. P. S. D. Smith, highlighting long membership in the Wayne Presbyterian church and survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster Bercaiican
Gonpenn Corners
McAfee
Frank Gearhart
Golden Corners
Mae Eugenia Hoegner
Pup'ls
Stiss Alice Handwork
West Salem
Vansy Sheppard
Congress
Fach
Misa Hroegoer
Epoca
Abertweuy- Can
Huffman Rothers
Dogleatown
Lee Witherow
Thor Armstrong
Cedar Valley
Me Hostettler
No 7
Wayne No
J. W. McClarran
Erie County
James Heddick
New London
Misa Annie Boyd
West Canaan
Fraizér
Jans Norton
Hattie McCabe
le Roy
Armatrang
I.N. Winter
Smithville
George Irvin
Beachlosher
Jobo Fra
Ashlana
Helmeswe
Woceter
Matisomburg
P. Smirp
Wayne Presbyterian Church
Wayne
Mia. Oakes
Altoona
J G. Black
Wayne Charch
Friday Finishes Piling in County Election Statements
County Clerk D. W. Musselman reviews expense filings from the recent election. Judge Frank Taggart reported total expenditures of 68.05 with 25 to the Republican Executive Committee. Other candidates' spends include A. W. Blackburn 112.50, David E. Foltz 0, David Wenger 45.25, and Lake F. Jones 90.70 with notable committee assessments. Col Aquila Wiley 106.56, W. E. Weygandt 83.15, John Ramsey 95.65, C A Helder 10. The deadline for remaining filings approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Musselman
Frank Taggart
Harvey. Baker
Mahson Roach
David Wenger
Lake F. Jones
Wayne
Holmes
Knox
Morrow County
Col
Aquila Wiley
W. E. Weygandt
John Ramsey
C. M. Lovett
C. A. Helder
Miss Eme line McSweeney Injuries Update
Miss McSweeney’s injuries from a Tuesday pony buggy accident are clarified as a dislocated left elbow and a fracture just below it. She had just returned from a call at Co. A Wiley’s home, the buggy upset on the driveway, and she was taken to Dr. J. H. Stoll’s care before being returned home on Baal Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emeline McSweeney
Miss McSweeney
Co. A. Wiley
Misa McSweeney
G. D. Hughes
J. H. Stoll
Baal Avenue
Dr F W Pratt Praised For Retina Glasses Service
Pro Evi Dunkle commends Dr F W Pratt of University Athens Ohio for eight years of satisfactory eye care and courteous treatment, noting his careful handling and patient respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State University
CortmBts
Frederick W. Platt
Platt
James H. Canfield
Onto University
Athens
F. W. Pratt
Evi Dunkle
District Returns Show Jones Wins State Senate Seat
Wayne County results finalize the district contest for State Senator and Court of Common Pleas judges. Jones defeats Thornburg by 2,689. Jones carries Knox Holmes Wayne while losing Morrow. Eason wins long term in Coshocton Holmes Wayne. Pomerene leads in short term totals with clear margins across Holmes Coshocton Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County Board of Elections
Court of Common Pleas
Thornburg
Jones
Roach
Wayne
Holmas
Knox
Morrow
Been
Senator Jones
Knoxley
Holmes
Taggart
R. Eason
D. Wayne
Coshocton
Eason
Hort
Camp- Pometon
Jane
Pomerbne
Allen's Foot-Ease promotes comfort for sore feet
Shake Into Your Shoes Allen's Foot-Ease powder relieves stinging feet corns and bunions, making tight or new shoes feel easy. Described as a cure for sweating calluses and aching feet, it is sold by druggists and shoe stores or by mail for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allens
Aims
LeRoy
N.Y
New Cigar Factory Planned for Wooster
Local businessmen secure the second and third floors of the Form and Les block on South Market Street for a cigar and stogie factory. The proprietor, a well known tradesman, will employ 12 men, with six to seven brought from the old shop and the rest hired locally. Further details to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Fonn
Les Block
South Market Stre
Thec
Tragic Accident Claims One Year Old at Goat Hill Coal Bank
Special to Woosteg reports a fatal accident in West Lebanon as George Larger, aged 1, is crushed when a large stone falls on him while at work in the Goat Hill coal bank. He died about two hours after the event. Parents reside near Navarre station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Lebanon
George Larger
Goat Hill
Cocal Bank
Navarre
Fox Hunters Convention In Wooster Next Week
Central Ohio For Hunters Association to meet in Wooster inviting all sportsmen from Wayne Holmes Coshocton and Tuscarawas counties. Business at 10 a.m. Foxchase at 2 p.m. Expected 200 dogs start with prizes for age hounds. Details from Senator Lake F Jones Wooster O.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Bros
Wooster
J. H. Brown
Quinby Lock
Iittaburg
Del
Wooster Chrysenthemum
Bergan
Court of Common Pleas
Stark County
Wayne County
Aliss
Emily Deffries
Central
Ohio
James M. Shaffer
A. W. Mongey
James Latimer
Julian Jeffries
David Nick
Eli Miller
David Atkins
C. M. Taylor al
Mowrer
Chas
F. Schuch
Fre Faber
M. L. Smyser
John McSweeney
Ed. Lybarger
Goshotton
Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Worth in Wooster Testimony
A Wooster resident testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured backache and kidney trouble after years of pain and costly medicines. He describes relief within four days, ease of taking the pills, and recommends them to others, noting availability via Foster Milburn Co. as sole U.S. agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Wooster
G. M. Hofaker
East Henry Street
D. ©. Curry & Co
Carpenter
Proctor & Charl’s
Doan
Foster-M Barn
N. Y
U.S
Dean’s
Chonians Have a Good Programme at Bi-Weekly Meeting
The Clionian Literary Society of ity iy held its fourth bi weekly meeting Friday afternoon. Recitations by Agnes King Ada Conrad Omar Gasche and Wallace Criley. Essays by Lyonisia Bogner Osc Foss Agatha Buckley Thos Fitzgerald Gertrude Feller. Oration by Rody Cunningham Harvey Clark Marie Haupert Will Derr Robert Hagniiton and Daisy Applebaugh. Debates included Christine Groh Will Kramer Mavel Hatfield and Arthur Garver. Miss M Haupert performed a piano solo and Conrad and Groh sang. the program added interest to the society activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes King
Ada Conrad
Omar Gasche
Wallace Criley
Lyonisia Bogner
Osc Foss
Agatha Buckley
Thos. Fitzgerald
Gertrude Feller
Rody Cunningham
Harvey Clark
Marie Haupert
Will Derr
Robert Hagniiton
Daisy Applebaugh
Chrisine Groh
Will Kramer
Shas Pps PE A Ei
Clionian Literary Society of
Ity Iy
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Margaret Platter
St. James Fenipore Cooper
Atherine Lucas
Halleck Ave Drake
Grace ‘Inrig
Potter
Daniel Sharp
Agean
Daniel
Diamond Alley
Clu
Music Hall
Aall Heirs
Craighene &Co
McClure & Co
Frank Taggett
Ayne County
Newman Ditch
Stark
Fanck
Columbus
Supreme Court
B. T. Jones
Wadaworth
Norval School
College Hill
Cochel
Sm'thville
Waa
Condue
Try Smith
Dugsea
Sid Litte
Oregor
Verannon
Walter
Hoover Cottage
Agus
Zella Wilersgett
Misa Nettle Hanna
Toledo
John C. McClarran
Fredericksburg
Frank Peables
Betea
Geo. I. Woner
T. H. Parkinson
Loudonville
Tut Repulican
N. L. Baumgardner
M. L. Spooner
J. S. Marquis
Mansfield
Tomrrow
Iitness
John Rolland
East North Street
Ransom D. Clark
Spink Street
Ktobt
Hollinger
Paris
Given
Samuel J. Mentzter
W. Kean
E.C. Hand
Emil Jarrow
Canton
Canton Athletic Club
C. F. Conrad
John Walter
Golden City
Wooater
Dunn Schultz
H Myers
Bia
Canal Dover
Jobo Roegley
T Phekley
Alemeny
Quusir
Limoton F. Huckley
Miia Everett J Clark Ife
Clevéliad Teday
Pee Tu Ther
Eeun Hartmean
Mudermturg
Heart of
Chicago
Cerdie
Ming Blanche
W. W. Garver
Bretoont
Shai Hay
Hou Moi
Suyse
Ashland
Aerding
BP. Oniger
Kunson Jark
Ciabens
Wm Kine
Davtor
Fo Q
Masasion
Mundos
Mohbroek
Joseph Farley
Cantor
DearQroeft
WH. Woovend
Pavton
Jh. M. Besard
John Holua
Jo Mler
Doublestown
Loder
Bree Yan
A. I. Bross
Fr Mayne
Lod
Adaws Express Co
Co Wooster
Ess Corgress
G. Ducomb
Lustmaater
Arhiand
Wittard
Wayne County Probate Court
McClarrap Frobate
Craighead
Brave Ball
Craigheat's
Voorhes
Judge Voorhees
Reer
David Kh
France
Pennsylvania
Charlotte Berry
Moscow
McQuaid
Wag
Congresa
Jn Hs Timea Wale
Tmothy
Francis Buckley
South Bever Street
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Harry Wertz
Overton
Abdigail Camp
Cuyahoga Falls
New York
Mansilion
James Bayliss
Judge Underhill
Eliza Kingsbury
Doylestown
Ohio Valley & Junction Railway
Dover
Tancarawas County
Colnbas
Thomas Kemp
J. F. Townsend
B. W. Robinson
H. B Mono
Henry Robinson
Beach City
Strawburg
Crown Fire Clay Co
Camp
Akron & Woog Ter
Massillon
Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway
Neas
W.& L. Shipmenot
Baltimore
Erie and
Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling
Cleveland-Chivago
Cleveland-Cincinnati
Frie Railroad
Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling Railroad
Sterling Tota
Cinemhpad
Ft. Wayne
I Cyrus
Sandays Trai
Kocyrus
Ashland & Wguster
Aldron
L’rabate
J.C. McClarran
Irromevyila
W. E. Rivera
WoostEe
Griffin's
Fred’k W
Heidelberg University
Thfin
F. W.prattr
J. A. Peters
Prest
Pomerene
Compton
Thoroburg
Yiel
Mall
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlantas GA
W.H. Wiler
West Liberty Street
H. F.crowl
A. S. Lehman
Undertaker
Orrice
East Liberty Street
A. Z Lehman
North Bever Street
Atealites
RSA
Aod
MOCI
W. O. Beebe
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware
Doctor Platt
J. W. Bashford
Dr. Platt
Wm. Shibley
Vrain
Pate
the Wooster Sanitarium
Corner Market
Bowman Streets
Wooster, Ohio
WV. A. Stinchman
FE Icor
Public Square
Sanitarium
Ose
John ST. New Yyyork
Camden
Eich & Blough
N. E. Cor
East Liberty St
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