Sooster ter Royublican report from 1897 Wooster area
The item summarizes a Wooster Ohio newspaper fragment from November 17 1897 noting bad country roads for the season, local football plans for Thanksgiving, performances at the Opera House, societal visits and weddings, a probate hospital admission for a boy, agricultural and civic events, weather observations, and local legal and business notices including court actions, church debates, and stockholder meetings.
Wooster Personal Notices Highlight Local Moves and Visits
In Wooster the personals list multiple residents and visitors including Fred J. Heim of Bloomington in Cleveland on business, Miss Lara Myers home from New Philadelphia, Oscar Steinmetz and Louis Christipe in Millersburg, and John McClellan ill at home. Others show travel to Pittsburg and Cleveland, a grand jury adjournment likely, and a city armory project bid. Also noted are local school, church, and city office activities with various residents visiting or residing in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monaay
Fred J. Heim
Bloomington
Cleveland
Lara Myers
New Philadelphia
Oscar Steinmetz
Louis Christipe
Millereburg
John McClellan
Ned Johnson
Misa Jessie Leyda
Bigprairie
Pittsburg
G. W. Leyda
John Zarle
Santa Clara County
Cal
Will M. McMahon
John D. McMahon
Wooster
The
Pennsylvania Co
McMahon
Associated Press
Ella Jones
South Buckeye Street
New York City
Thos. H. Davis
Sylvester Scovel
Havand
Spain
New York
Helen
Frank C. Peckinpaugh
Squire T. W. Peckapaugh
Harst‘nanr
Diocese of
Hiteman
Coucty Cumussaiorers
Fursay
Clark &Oun
Co. D
City Board of Education
Minglewood Oval
UD. Smith & Son
Gray & Son
Andrew Hkrasstetter
Henry Leong
Frederickaburg
Republicanoarty Committee
Lass Spring
W H Ober
Weapesaay
Nice
Doyleston
Tom Rugera
Fred J Miller
Dopiestone
P. E. Sexe
Orrville
James F. Briton
Ord & F
West Salem
Vier
George Hmery
McZain
Astiara County
Wooster Vieltor
Bryan & Co
City Ltd
Rir
A. B Veckanpaugh
F. W. Gasche
Drestler
Josephine Barnes
Hiram Ackers
By Prairie
Weryxe
J . Marchand
I’s
Hishep Horatmann
Jupp Boag
Ainysville
Syracuse
N. Y
Mary Rhodes
College Hl
Beaver Falls
I.a
A. M. Fombeil
Liberty Street
Lemus
Jeffries
Helen Argel
Cotcago
George Pickett
Washington, DC
A. S. McClare
Wm. Lebr
Cheater Township
Will Aitkenhead
Canton Wright
W. F. Keller
Woman's Home Missionary Society of North Ohio
M. E
Edward Latimer
Landis & Schmuch
Alliance
Pennsylvania
J. A. McDowell
Charles Kochenderfer
Millerebarr
D. A.smith
Creston
Santa Airpara
Harriet Reer
G. D. McIntyre
N. Coe
M. R. Zall
J. W. Hostetter
E & Clark
Harry Taylor
Proctor E. Séas
Mocha winter shade sale offered by W O Beebe
A terse ad notes a winter sale of Lady's slave for the Mocha with new ins and shades available at a price of 1.00. The listing is attributed to 2041394 W. O. Beebe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Beebe
Tragic Massillon Telegraph Manager Commits Suicide
Nathaniel S. Johnson, Massillon Exchange manager and Central Union Telephone Co. district superintendent, shot himself in his office at 7:30 AM. He was reportedly distressed over eye trouble and possible blindness, and had just paid his board bill. Johnson, a widower with a large stepson, was well known in Massillon for frequent business visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel S. Johnson
Massillon Exchange
Central Union Telephone Co
Wooster
Samuel Swarts, Jr
Luther Payne
Johnson
Exchange
Woneter
Nathaniel 8. Johnson
Massalon
Central Union Telephone Company
Massilton
McQuate
Mr Johnson
Ste
Dr. Grarrigues
Hharom
Mager
Woatmren
Americs
Don
Deaths and obituaries from Wooster area memorials
The town and county record several deaths this week. Tufts and their kin honor long time residents from Hayesville to Wooster, with mention of Thomas Graf and Mrs Graf among the departed, and notes on others such as John Greatme, George Moor, and Ernest Bixler, whose passings are recorded with family remembrances and funeral arrangements.
Van Dyke and Eaton Co Present in Wooster Tonight
Beginning Monday evening November 22 and running all week with a Thanksgiving matinee and a festive night, the Van Dyke and Eaton Co will make their first Wooster appearance. The management promises their best repertoire yet with high class drama, specials, calcium illusion dances, and an illustrated song nightly. Prices are 10 20 and 30 cents. Opening play is the farce comedy A Tallow Candle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouda
Quinby Dock
Oster
Millersburg
Woruster
E Vandyke and
Eaton Co
Mansfield
Nignvat
East Liberty
Bever
Gring Ofiver
Laks Fisnes
Fox Hunters” Association
Ub Y
Wooster
Rav. A.A. Hills
D. D
Ell Lange
Maize Clarerca
Grace Hissinger
Elmer Fordemwalt
David Fordemwalt
Marshallwilie
J.C. McClarran
Gallipolis Hospital
Corysanthemem
Surpasa
Sven
Plata
Kingsley
van Dyke and Eaton Co
Werner Tickets Remain Valid Amid Werner Co Recovery
The Werner Co. remains operating under the appointed receiver with no interruption. Tickets for merchandise are redeemable now by Zimmermann & Co., with Werner Syndicate assurances that contracts will be honored and premium checks redeemed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werner Co
Wooster and
Zimmerman & Co
Chas. W. Howe
Werner Syndicate
Werner
Richard Y, Marvin
Revelver
Gun mishaps in Republican letters recount accidental gun discharge
Onur Overton reports a warehouse accident where a shotgun discharged while four men were nearby but no injuries occurred. Earl Falmer, son of J M Falmer, suffered a left-hand finger injury when a gun burst during rabbit hunting, four attempts to fire, with Dr. Emery treating the wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onur Overton
McZena
Republican
Earl
J. M. Falmer
Bert Shutt
Emery
Pay for Policeman Dice Coal Contract
City council met in regular session. A resolution authorized the City Hall Committee to receive bids and contract for 60 tons of large coal and 20 tons of slack coal for heating the city building. A resolution directed a one month salary to A H F Dice paid to his wife and children, ordinance to pay bill was waived, then adjournment prevailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Zaring
Bell
Boegaer Ktoney
Callahan
Lee
Smith
Peckinpaugh
Streeta
Fifth Ward
Otto Bardon
Ine
Ad.journ
Judge Taggart Sends Grand Jury in Wayne County Court
Judge Taggart convened the Grand Jury in the Wayne County Court of Common Pleas with Judge Frace present. Foreman Geo A Selders was chosen. a short session followed, with jurors assigned to numerous cases for trial from Nov 17 through Dec 10, listing defendants, estates, and insurers in multiple dockets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County Court of Common Pleas Corve
Frace ‘Taggart
Umerene
Oaly
John J. Maxweall
Millersburg
Paegart
L’emerene
Taggart
Geo
Salomon Richwine
Anthony Wright
Sarah Snel
Local Names and Moves Near Cres 108 Area
A list of residents and relations including Henry Aueten Emma Woods Benford Shaffer Lilly Wagga man and others. The Perrysville letter notes Rev Hughes of Creston spent part of last week assisting his sisters in packing household goods for a move to Cres 108.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Aueten
Emma Woods
Benford Shaffer
Lilly Waggaman
Lautz
Emma Smoter
Clarence W. Nolin
Grace Hassinger
Ben O. Mohn
Bertha B. Zell
Howard Robison
Ida M. Barkhurst
Neil
Carrie M. Salen
Perrysville
Hughes
Creston
Cres 108
Funay
Dean's Ointment Brings Quick Relief for Piles
Advert says the ointment provides immediate relief and a permanent cure for itch and piles, claiming it never fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Carter's Cough Care Ad Promises Cure for Cold
An old advertisement urging readers to treat a cold with Carter's Cough Care at Laubach & Boyd's drug store. It claims the remedy is simple, affordable at 23 cents, and will cure the ailment, appealing to neglect and personal wellness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Laubach & Boyd's
Chamberlail
W. H. Norton
Butter Creek
Car
Laubach & Boyd
Ruggsts
Well Cured Corn Fodder By Union Feed Cutter
The Union Cutter passes fodder through a crusher to bruise and crush heavy stalks, moistening and sweetening dry fodder for palatability. It can be used without the crusher as a perfect hay cutter. Circulars and details available from Harding & Co. poster, O. 8 W23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Harding & Co
Orrville Factory Starts Strong for Next Year
Orrville reports show revived activity with gun shipments after trespasser incidents. Local notes include family visits, church rites for twins, a wedding at the bride’s home, resignations, jury service, and a busy week of shipments and legal cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrville
Tresspassers
Wooster Meeting Reports Stockholders Plans and Deaths
The Wooster community details a stockholders meetup planning to open business by December, with manufacture of threshers to follow. Reports note the retirement of Mrs KB Harhand and ongoing recovery of John Lefever after a Creek incident, with bleak prospects for recovery and mentions of local deaths and medical conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogi
James le
Coryelle Joe
Lea Woorter
Cetgetman
Orrville
Asta
KB. F. Harhand
John Lefever
Henger i
Wooster
Found After Many Days Certicate and Local Notices
A fragmentary OCR item notes a missing certificate tied to Samuel Moutson and a late 19th century city visit. It mentions S Frost, Captain J. H. Kankgys, and a Christmas gift era, along with a medical testimonial for Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. The text also references a sermon by Rev. H C Marttrdabsy, plus arrangements for a lecture by a Gosir rodeyeer and various local names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. Banemaatdher
Fuleto
Samuel Moutson
Kotoe
Frost
Wester
Taasattte
Panbrwl
Ettote Sc
Saturda
S. Frost
J. H
WA Kreots
Kuuke
Rontson
Peril from Poison Taints Wooster Letters
A Wooster Daily note reports James Cother a Blassiliog teacher and Walter Robison’s son in critical condition after poisoning. It mentions Miss Latha Colfer visiting Wooster, Mrs. E G Odiey returning from Cleveland, and other local residents visiting family in Cleveland, Onerta Bid, Crumbs, and Garo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tne
Wooster Reponcroan Sunervz
James Cother
Latha Colfer
Wooster
Bertha Ellsperman
Walter
Robison
E.G. O.dieyd
Onertin
Rarles
Cleveland
W. A. Craig
Mre
J J
Kivan
Astor
Ohio Supreme Court Dismisses Wayne County Janitorship Case
The Ohio Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a petition by Ed ward Keyser and others seeking to force the board of county commissioners to appoint Keyser as superintendent of Wayne County factory or janitorial post. The court ruled the petition improper with costs against Keyser, noting the decision and grounds will be detailed in the criminal petition and accompanying report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of Ohio
Wayne County
Toli
Siate of
Ohio
Edward Keyser Va
Fourdimas
Dé Thorrer
Arswer
Allred Hau Ie
Wayne Ct
Peter Clark
Cupanhoga County
Cawerwow
Tee
le Guitte
Bomgeret
Carisstie
Wayra
Wayne Fumory
Qa Hou
Coke Tim
Tim
Agaive
Keyser
Horses at Orrville Auction Sale Reported
Saturday November 27 at 12 30 o clock Fifty head of big rugged feeding horses offered for sale. Eastern buyers eager to purchase first class draft horses indicate strong market conditions and optimism for demand. Home consignments of horses in market condition solicits J Winkler Brenner and other Auctioneers J Eshelman Clerk w26
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Winkler
Brenner
J.& Eshelman
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Janes Bh Mech
Doylestown
Freog Tageert de Reb
M. Susunur
Piqua
Mortey Andrew Reed Jaurper
Mafadan
Misa Laut Myerstetun
Maf
Ohia
Virgitia Jobo
FC Evel Itd
Eyne Venom
H. i Swartz
Savachub
Afouday
Vreet
Igdac M. Mytre
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W. Leyda
Mra L
Cooley
Suepperd
Notta Uue Cooference
W.H. Mf
Benu
sMohn
Igerthabb Ze
Howard Kubisuu
M. Borkburat
Frenk Coggart
Laubach & Boyd’s
J.M . Seward
Edsperman
Noble M. Welty
Jeanne
Roches
Grand Jury
Cours
Board of Pension Examiners
Tedab
Care
Lubters
Cyrus G.izelman
Sugarcreek
Firestone & Gitlauin
West Point
City Opera House
Fer
Huttitu de Aileron
Muaranat
Vy Express
Hartz Mountain Cananis
Aivluf Perm
Veter Leiety
Haughmar
Wedaing
Miss Harrie
Funek
Tomake
First
Ili
Wm. A. Ashbrook
Tt Asyanciations
Junustown Jependent
B. F E. Jackson
Clyde Enterprise
Seville Times
Snd J
Hamilton
Orrville Crescent
Orrvilla
Hey Sr
W. W. Criley
Century Club
R. Warren
Jacob Frick’s
Hop. L. & Critchfield
Cotteman
Jofirmary
E. J. Pocock
KE HK. Thornberg
Republican Party
Shreve
W.J. Wordard
Couty
J. Winkle
Saturiday
Prom Suesday’s Daily
Wooster Preserving Co
Chicago
QA Dilgard
Kandy
Walter Fickes
F.ve
Mawilion
Thurelay
Wooster Armory
Beebe’s
Santa Claus
Asperman’s Nation
South Market Street
Woosster
Darty Theta
Wayre
Salurdey
Roatserg
Tlagesville
Uiliegde
Fia Parente Sterling
Hutgah
Hartford
Coon
Thomas
Vermillon Township
Tearch
Hayesville
Carotte Paylor
Worgter
Loudonville
Johto Graf
Fred Krause
Wim Graf
Jonn Freatme
Ater
Graf
Freshmarter
Fred Krange
George Moor
Ireland
Franklin Townahiy
Sun Tims
Andrew Moor
Moorland
Fredericksburg
Mexico
Ernest L. Bixter
David Bixter
Fred J. Bixler
Mr. Bixler
Conrad Haverstock
Geo Higler
Pater Pernot
Walbert Girard
Samuel Grabrve
Li Batlay
Aubert Girard
Eugene Girard
U.s Zellers Va
Vias Stratton
Mary Zell Za
Cyrue Stratton
Christian Reimer
Roebeick
LC Milter
Jos
Quinby
McGlenen
John Etling
C.L
W. KR
Geo. H. Lachat
Jacobi Huntsberger
J. W Lahr
Tames Coe
J. J. Schlattay
Elizabeth Bachwalter
Jas. H. Feightperve
John Miller
Jacob Hunteterger
Jacob Wenger
Traston Milling Cour
Jon Fetzer Thureday
Canton
Simon Lee
Saul Nether O] Mandel
A. & Lantz
Emma Smocked
Dride
Ben.Gerry
L. Wilderson
Wheeling & Lake Eris
Ci & D
Issac Schriber
Railroad
J.J. Gillem
D. Keate
Albert Kaufman
East Tu
Kaufman
Rome
Assoon Ag
Tom Barter
Garit
Gultea
Tira
Bow J Kr
iMr
Wurte
Clevelsud
Sabir Nutt
Fra Dguhn
Bod Mag
Ira Ricaards
Gyestor
Ihe de Familice
H. AL. Smup
Erie Halroad Co
Yoeween Ff
Nundreeq
Barris
Joya
Cab
Batty
Leo
Moss
Laiecuan
Bermut
H.C. Marttrdabsy
WBI
Neon
Weil Pee
Dayne
Ih Moore
Lsu
Ohio Supreme Court
Hrdall
Rowar
Pratt
Miller Room
West Us
Zimmerman
the Wooster Sanitarium
Corner Market
Bowman Streets
Wooster, Ohio
Wr. A.vata
Quincy Block
Public Square
Suchen
Allen
China
Ara Allen
Allen 3
Olmsted,LeRby, N.Y
Common Pleas Court
State OF Ohio
Tate
Ashland
Coshucton
Delaware County
Hoi Ves
Knox County
Gay Bay
Licking County
Morrow County
Richland County
Hoa
Mansell
Stivervia Ny Judie
Bid
Tober
John T Maxwell
Wolek
Kom Wickham
Frank Taggari Sohn J) Jones
Judieisl
Dstra Tate
Ono
Masselmag
Waviend
Fielg
Amid
the Star Laundry
East Liberty Street
Berause
Trontpson Wooster, Our
Clarrau Peery Mither
Bigert Crawhad
Stu
Saer
Alameda
Este
Wadsworth
Obie
Het
San Egancisve
Huckeye Street
Wooster Oblo
William Annat
Sants
Mes
Meltans
Kerseys
Cailamisee
Suntec
Cassimere
Imeres
Uee Farmist
D. L. Freedlander
Woosters Great Home Store
Frick Memorial Eloctkr
Fe Liberty Street
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