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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1896

Page

3

McKinley election prep and local notices in Wayne County

Wayne County news covers election vibes with McKinley references and local happenings. Reports on fire at Samuel McKay residence in Fredericksburg and a carload of horses to Eastern House Stables, plus weather and economy notes.

Wooster W. P. Snyder Fredericksburg Merning Samuel McKay Levers Wayne County Waoater McKinley Ohio Bryan Watson Bryan Sod Sewell Republican

Local names appear in damaged Plarks Ohio notice this week

Readable fragments list individuals including Wealey Porter of Plarks Ernest Ibrig of Smithyll Ida Kent and Frank Kent tied to Fogle gan s School or aphy this week in a damaged notice.

Illinois Horses Public Sale Auction This Saturday

A damaged OCR fragment reports an Illinois public sale of horses to be auctioned Saturday. It mentions shipments and fodder, a tornado feed listing, and Hardin area landmarks with court and hospital references, but the text is garbled.

Hardin "A Gourt Hopss

Wooster Streets Fill With visitors and local notices

A long list of residents and visitors, including Daniel Patlas of Loudonville, P Snyder buying horses, and Mrs. Judge Thomas Beer visiting in Wooster. Others mention Rev J W Kuntz declining a call, Col J H Brigham linked to cabinet speculation, and various local engagements, travels, and health updates across Wooster and area.

Daniel Patlas Loudonvilie IV. P. Snyder Qutnots Horsqzobert L. Adair Jajagdin Judge Thomas Beer Bucyrus James D. Beer W. J. Morgan Cincinnati John Deer Pittsburg Jacob Deer Larwill Street J. W. Kuntz Jelloway Zion Evangelich Des Moines Awa Henry Baum Columbia City Ind Wayne Township W. W. Criley Mansfield J. M. Criley Minerva Criley H. B. Miller Spink Street Marshallville Presbyterian Church Vallas West Virginia Col J. H. Brigham Delta National Grange Wooster McKinley Col. Brigham United States

Extraordinary offering of handkerchiefs ends at half price

A local sale features fine handkerchiefs with handwriting, closing at half price. The listing notes 25 cent quality items and references William Anky in the wording, indicating a promotional sale in progress.

William Anky

Bradshaw Jewelers Promotes Distinctive Watches and Gifts

A Wayne area jeweler announces a broad range of stag clocks jewelry lamps and fancy musical instruments as suitable gifts. The dealer claims longer lasting warranties and free nicer items than any other jeweler in Wayne and surrounding towns.

Wayne Eis Bradshaw, Jewel& and Opthta Square Wooster Ohio

Unclean OCR fragment touts health tips and products

Fragmentary text urges women to conserve health through work and eating, mentions water, cooking, and shopping for mince meat. Promotes Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as a cure and claims instant relief. Notes school shoes and a shop address with garbled details.

Dr. Ghead & Co Kth

Republican County Committee Memo Guides Appointments

At a Wayne County Republican Executive Committee meeting a majority recommendation to govern appointments was adopted. Applications go to the secretary and committee actions require the proper appointing authority. The plan aims to treat aspirants equally and reflect the party’s welfare and interests.

Republican Executive Committee Wayne County Republican County Committee

Applecreek Republicans Celebrate Victory With Gala Meeting

In Applecreek last night villagers and families held a grand suppers and a sound money themed celebration at Nussbaum's Hall. R Merriman led a 16 voice chorus as crowds praised McKinley while speakers from Wooster honored the victory and urged virtuous patriotism. The event closed with a chorus and the refrain Goodbye Free silver.

WoosTrr Rercblican Applecreeck, O Nussbaum Bryan Applecreek Sound Money Glee Club Merriman Applecreek Silver Glee Club Silver Club W. H. Winkler Harry K. Smith Wooster Smith Union RK. J. Cunningham Della Schultz Beas Clarence Merriman McKinley Georgia C. M Yocum John M Eberly Henry

Prohibition and Republican campaign costs listed with notes

Candidates across parties report varying expenses and contributions. Harvey S. Baker declares no expenses. W H Smith lists 39701 spent with 25 contributed to the Republican Executive Committee. Col C V Hard shows 900.25 received and paid. Multiple others disclose small payouts, outlays to committees, and in some cases nobody's listed payments. Garfield act ruling affects pre law candidates. ten day deadline passes.

Harvey S. Baker Prohibition W.H. Smith J. E. Barrett J.B. McCormick Dunham W. W. Wallace G. E. Gardner Peter Housel Clinton Township Republican Committee A.&. McClure Con Press McKinley Clabs Aaron H. Smedley Democratic Executive Committee Alexander Graber W. W. Garver Sheriffelect Sheriff Garver Ivoryshire Wooster Monnet Jacob A. Miller W.F. Kean Kean M. Douglass Mansfield

Diphtheria Deaths Strain Families in Canaan Township

A seven year old boy from Wai Knopp near Jackson Canisan towns dies of diphtheria, second in his family within a week. Another child sick, three total ill. Township builds a separate sick room to contain contagion. Also noted are other deaths: Henry Rutt of Reedsburg, Mrs Katharine Babl near Bloomington, Capt A A Bartlett’s daughter in Akron, and various obituaries including Mrs Mar on Keister and Helene Hee, with details of locations and kin in early 20th century newspaper notices.

Wai Knopp Jackson Canisan Makig Les Canaan Henry Rutt Reedsburg Brights Katharine Babl Solomon Bah A.A. Bartlett Akron O.N.G George J. Snook J. T. Keister Yocumtown Maron Keister Acobmeister Plain Township H. W. Brown Bloomington Helene J. Hee Leslie Michigan

Ohio Teachers Reading Circle organized in two townships

Teachers across Greens and Baughman townships held a meeting at Orrville to form an Ohio Teachers Reading Circle with Supt. Mohler as chair and Principal McBane as secretary. The group designated Quick's Educational Reformers and Hinsdale's American Government as study books and planned a December meeting at Orrville.

Greens Baughman Orovilla Ohio Mohler McBane Orrville

Charles Scovell Preaches at Wayne Church

President Scovell preached at Wayne church on Sunday with the standard address titled Christ's Invitation. The speaker impressed most attendees as an eloquent orator and drew wide attention from the congregation.

County Institute opens in Wooster with countywide program

The eighthi annual Institute of the Armerys Institute Society of Way County meets at City Hall Wooster on Monday and Tuesday November December 1. Readings include lectures on horticulture farming recreation and agriculture of the mind with recitations essays and question drawers. This first meeting of the three in the county aims to be the best in every way.

Winkler Post G. A. St Lattasburg Connell Co. D Armory Weerey Republican East Union Franklin Townships Smithville Normal Dyes Shreve J. E. Sterling New Literary Society Franklin Township Kck A. Leisy Marshallville Joff W. Lachat Franklin Kiaughmac Orrville Intelligent Friends of T. W. Obeshel’zer Clinton Township Maysville Saltcreek Township Loreaux Sterling Tri- County Teachers’ Institute Lodi Wayne County The Armerys’ Institute Society of Way County Ae City Hall Woost Grammie Baker Teqdsburg C.E. Thorne Wooster Irene Forest Brinkerhoff Yeater Blackjeyville B. Brigham Delta

Birthday Celebration at Zimmerman Farm for Mrs Zimmerman

A family gathering on October 11 at the Zimmerman homestead honored Mrs Sarah Zimmerman born November 11 1806 native of Berks County Pennsylvania. The event highlighted her pioneer life with her husband Samuel Zimmerman and their 11 children seven deceased five living.

Zimmerman Sarah Zimmerman Berks County Henry Margaret Lehbman Wayne County Madisonburg Samuel Zimmerman Fanny Sarah Mary M. David L Jacob Augsburg Lutheran Church Fanny Wicks Jah Bryao Jacob Zimmerman Wits Harry Polk David L Zimmermar S Sareh Hoff Grandma

Gun Club Organized in Burbank with 20 Members

A.C. Luce reports that a gun club has formed in Burbank after weeks of talk. Twenty expert shooters have joined, planning to compete in their first match on November 25 at the club grounds. Local social notes mention visitors and residents, including Mrs. M. A. Steele and others, with brief health updates on Rev. Lewis and Mrs. Dowling.

Burbank A.C. Luce Adootera M. A. Steele Galion T A E. Luce Sadie Myers Megadore H. A. Dowling T Weiss Hines North Haysville Houck Lodi Hughes Leroy Grosse Creaton Kev Martindale P. Weason Sharon W. Delong Gast Pittsburg W.H.W.& Co Graft Mary Lace Steele Wooster

Matrimonial Notes From Doylestown and Vicinity

Prominent Doylestown residents Andrew Gardner and Miss Lizzie Petit will wed Tuesday morning November 17. A sunrise wedding occurred November 15 at Rev D M Irvin's home. The week features multiple nuptials including Geo J Woner and Sue N'eebles in Wooster, Miss Malinda Stoolmiller and Frank Deibel in Doylestown, and a Masquerade ball planned for Thanksgiving Eve. Social events include Sabbath classes, a Two-Step Club dance in the armory, and a Phi Gamma Delta reception with Chrysanthemum exhibit.

McKinley Canton Washington Martha Parker Give Relief Corps Laubach Christian Church Dalton Andrew L’leck Creaton W. KB. Wheeler Theodora Kemley G. F. Ray Benjamin Samuel Eason Daniel Franks John McSweeney James Latimer Charles Smith Cal Garingam Zalgher Albert Thomas Zeigler Jeffries Garing Smith Thomas Andrew Gardner Lizzie Petit Doylestown Geo. J. Woner Wooster The Jacksonian Sue N’eebles Sere Eha Malinda Stoolmiller Frank Deibe St. Peter and Paul's Church Chippewa Township D M Irvin Eest Union Township Augusta Irvin J. Steiner Cleveland Revra Mra. Sener Hullside Avenue Elizabeth Margaret King Jessie Smith Laura McKinney Ada Myrtle Allen Alice McQuigg Messrs John Horzel Clyde Shaw Mack ‘Wallace Roy Qhail Aliczk Bruce Samuel Downing Armory Fletcher Mandolin Club Phi Gama Deltas Quinby Wlock

Pyramid Pile Cure Promoted by Testimonials Across States

A flood of testimonial letters from customers nationwide claims the Pyramid Pile Cure provides rapid relief for piles and hemorrhoids. Readers report dramatic improvements after short treatment, with druggists endorsing the remedy and Pyramid Drug Co publishing fresh letters weekly.

Pyramid Pile Pyramid Plie Cave WN. A Ridge Road Ad W. Arnett Batesville Ark T. J. Klein Fort Smith P. A. Baptan Liano Tex Pyramid Drug Co Albion Mich

Court Session at Last in Wayne County Pleas

Prosecution attorney Fuock spoke with Judge Gill by telephone about securing a term of Wayne County Common Pleas Court. Judge Gill, in Delaware Ohio, praised efforts to fix delays as the district plans a Columbus meeting to arrange terms for the ensuing year and designate a judge to Wooster to start November term. Grand Jury seated in Wayne County opened under Judge N M Wolf with 14 members listed.

Edson Hice Mollersurg Appleman Shreve A. E. Stepfield Doylestown Will Carr Mansfield Edward 8. Muller Masaillon Wooster M. E. Brown Orrville G. Riley Power Ida Kent Fogleson Andrew Levers West North Street Matt Laird Manfield Charles Rife New York Pennsylvania Bruce Taylor Walter G. Filer Sharon T. B Keeler West Salem N. L Kroyer W. E. Weygandt Hon . L. Smyser Garver Walter Boyd L. Boyd D. A. Swartz Chicago Archer Swartz Blackleyville Norman M. Wolf Wayne County Court of Common Pleas F. G. Steele Newark Clarkson A.K Samuel Brentzer Smithville Joser Akron Caldwell The A.D. Metzia New York City James B. Meech John Berger Mansfeld Aity John F. Brinkerhoff Mendon Wayne County James D. Hayes Burbank Andrew Reed City Hall Frank D. Miller Mr. Reid Wm. Johnson Cuyahoga Falls Ross W. Fuock Jobe S. Gill Delaware Wayne Common Pleas Court Gill Funes Wayne Judicial District of Common Pleas Knox and Licking Ashland Morrow and Richland the &d. Coshocton Holmes Gil Columbus N. M. Wolf Dowell Martin Rich Greene Tre Casper Swartz John Lebo Plain W. K.sickman Isaac Anderson Baughman Fred W. Gatehouse J W. Zimmerman Chippewa J.C. Hubbard Canaan John Rite East Union BR. Smith Howe Odenkirk D. R. Firestone John Yoder Wooster Trop J. K. Keister Clinton John Beam J. Smith Judge Wolfe N. M. Wolfe Manafield Lancaster Carge

Thanksgiving Day 1896 Wooster Amusement Feature

Thanksgiving Day in Wooster will feature a major traveling company presenting South Before the War a minstrel show depicting slave era life. Sixty artists perform with white principals, true to plantation scenes including cotton picking and the Robert E Lee steamboat, with 17 piece brass band and varied entertainment.

Wooster Pickaninny Martell Robert E. Lee Frog Island Sen Ena

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