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Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1897

Page

3

Thanksgiving News From Wooster and Nearby

From Monday's Daily Republican ho hum. Thanksgiving bank closures and depot hours. Seniors beat Sophomores 10 to 8 in football. Ground broken for Rev A Z Thomas residence, a 10 room house costing about 2000 dollars. Van Dyke and Eaton Co stage a strong show at the Opera House. Musser House opens Thanksgiving Day. No Republican issue tomorrow. Thanksgiving reports in Friday's edition. Local sales, puzzles, and events fill the week.

Pennsylvania Court House A. Z. Thomas Mongey House W. P. Snyder Snyder Canaan Township Canaan J. L. Zaring Creston Marian Smith van Dyke and Eaton Co Fred J. Heid Republigan Standard Coach Pad Co John Fetters Samuel Craven Craven Geo. W. Frankson Liberty Street Charles Kime William Doty Fox-Lake Ditch Wise Canton Tusday Leander Gesselman Lee Sparrower Millersburg Wayne County Fair Grounds Wooster Athletic Club Hart Thorne Edward*Gasche Harvard Crimson M. E. Church Cleve Klarks George Musser Mr. Musser Musser Wooster Wayne County League of American Wheelmen M. E J. J. Lucas Westminster Church Republican Ft. Wayne Road Mansfield Union Station Opera House Milleraburg Amfillereburg New Philadelphia Poultr Sam

Personal notices from Wooster area social scene

Monnay's rally visitors and local residents are listed, including F rank F. Taylor of Mansfield, Tracy Leyda at Mullins coal office, J. A. McDowell of Millersburg, attorney E. A. Lee, and many others visiting or returning home. The column notes arrivals, travels, and social engagements across Wooster, Orrville, and nearby towns, with brief mentions of work, education, and community events.

Monnay Frank F. Taylor Mansfield Archer Tracy Leyda Mullins Coal Company J. A. McDowell Millersburg Yoder E. A. Lee Wadsworth Court of Common Pleas Simon D. Tanner Orryilles Daisy Moore Brazil India A. M. Parrish North Market Street Jos. W. Magner Slaterville David Lawrence and Springfield Jacob Lawrence Larwill Street M. H. Appleman Xenia Soldiers Orphans Kauffman Orrville Wayne County Steiner & Co Akron Geo. P. Atwater St. James Church Wooster Kenyon Thas Episcopal Church of Our Savior A. J. Imhoff Urbana Christ Charles Z. Reed Alliance West Yard Crestline

Beebe's Ad Promises Good Carpet Sweepers

A brief Beebe's listing claims useful carpet sweepers and home aids. It mentions a Beebe's location at w26d139 and hints at affordable quality for house care.

Beebe's

Harding & Co. Wool and Far Robes Display

Horse sense guides shoppers to our store this season. We boast the largest and best assortment of wool and fur robes. A call for anything in the Hardway line proves its completeness. Harding & Co. next to Court House.

Harding & Co Court House

Pure Pepper Promises Quality Ground or Berry Form

Slogan announces pure pepper sold at Craighead location, warns against adulterated pepper. Ground or berry forms available to ensure purity.

Fall colorings by Markc Dyea and new denims at Beebe's

Advertising snippet notes Markc Dyea offers rich colors and fast washing with 10 cents at Laubach & Hoyd. Beebe's announces new denim designs and references Bascribe for DAmy amid a Republican context.

Son Laubach & Hoyd Beebe's

Thanksgiving Funerals To Be Taken To Old Home Burial

Miss Elizabeth C Acker 48 of Wooster township died last night at her home. Funeral Thursday at 10 am from her old home Plain township with interment in Plain church cemetery. Mrs James Griffith near Shreve, wife of a Latimer brother, died Tuesday after long illness with consumption. Funeral Thursday 2 pm. Lucy Ryan 21East Union township died last night after five weeks with pneumonia. Funeral from St Marys Catholic church at 11 am Thursday, interment Catholic cemetery.

Elizabeth C.acker Wooster Township John Acker Plain Township Plain Church James Griffith Near Shreve James W. Latimer Lucy Ryan Wiliam Ryan East Union Township St. Mary’s Catholic Courth

Thanksgiving Prayer Meeting At Dawn In Local Church

The Sunrise Prayer meeting will be held tomorrow at 6:00 AM in the local church. It urges a well attended service dedicated to worship and giving thanks, with a song and praise session led by the congregation.

M. K.churen Hes Nenio

Names on a local roster of couples and pairs

A list of paired names appears, including Arthur Mong with Maud Isb Lesiie B Stauffer and Della F Tut tle Carson Van Asdale with Zila Goth ner, plus other couples such as L Prosser with Carrie Thomas, Henry Musser with Katie Royer, and Geo Piper with Morrig Kettle, among similar duos. The fragmentary text reads as a directory or notices of pairs and spouses.

L. Prosser Carrie Thomas Henry C Musser Katie Ann Royer Harry G.jameson Laura A Orr Geo. H. Piper Kettle E. Morrig Robert Manno Jennie Frew Stephen Reidel Augusta Is. Carr Michael Horst Mary Kilmer Ira D. Summey Mary J. E.more Little Ora Weimer

Oratorical contest charms graduates at Tus Woustie

The November 22 programme at Tus Woustie Burban West Salem featured a silver Medal Contest by last year’s graduating class of young men. Miss Millie Fuller won two medals and will compete for a third next Saturday. Judges included Elmer Ewing E Carlin and T B Keeler. A second entertainment follows in U S C at the opera house November 29 with Miss Annie Louise White of Boston in Flirts and Matrons. The Mocha gloves and new greens are offered at $1.00.

Burbank Prbe Selectiuna H. Armstrong Millie Fuller Elmer Ewing Messrs E. Carlin T.B. Keeler West Salem Eintea Tadits Jimmy Opera House Annie Louise White Boston Ufe

Glass and putty ad in old Harding & Co. catalog

An old newspaper fragment promotes Harding & Co. glass and putty, urging readers to fix broken windows to save coal and health costs. It mentions availability near Court House and a location code w27, framing a routine domestic maintenance tip as practical welfare.

Harding & Co.'s Court House

Well Cured Corn Fodder Union Feed Cutter Ad

An advertisement describes the Union Feed Cutter and Crusher that carves fodder through a 4 crusher to make dry fodder moist and sweet by bruising and mixing heavy stalk sugars. It claims shredding alone fails and promotes use with or without the crusher. Harding & Co. of Worcester, Sts advertises circulars and full details.

Harding & Co

Van Dyke and Eaton Up in Family Affair Enjoyed

A large audience last evening enjoyed Van Dyke and Eaton Up in A Family Affair with a well staged plot and frequent applause. The spectacular dance the firmament impressed more than Monday. The illustrated song Just Behind the Times told of an aged minister being replaced by a younger orator. Thanksgiving programs include Kath leen Mavourneen at 2 30 with 10 cent admission, and The Gatta Percha Girl on Thanksgiving night.

van Dyke Eaton Times Kathleen Mavourneen

Wooster notes and university events for Thanksgiving week

Wooster University and area residents engage in a busy week of events and visits. Alpha Tau reception planned Thursday, Rev Lerch from Allegheny visits, and a Kaake Chapel recital Saturday. Students head home for Thanksgiving, with several Hoovers and others traveling to Freeport Fremont Fredericktown and Alliance. Church and campus talks fill the weekend, including a lecture by President Covel.

Alpha Tans Will Graves Masaillon C. H. Beeler Mt Eaton Holt Lerch Allegheny Wooster School of Ratory Kaake Chapel

Political committee treasurers disclose receipts and disbursements

Col C. V. Hard treasurer of the Republican executive committee and Charlies M. Lovett of the Democratic committee filed Garteld law statements on Monday. Hard reported receipts of 686.50 and expenditures of 8671.63 while Lovett showed receipts of 0.18 and expenses of 506.95. The reports detail sources of funds and spending.

Col C. V Hard Republican Executive Committee Charlies M. Lovett Democratic Committee Garteld Col Hard Lovuit

Foltzs head to Florida for winter rest

Akrop Press reports Dr. and Mrs. Kent A. Foltz left Sunday evening for Florida to spend the winter as Dr Foltz continues to recover from injuries suffered at the fair. Mansfielders Mrs Landers and daughter Ella of Wooster visit Willam Adama and family for two weeks. Bucyrus Telegraph Dr Warren of Wooster guests of Dr Smith today. Massillon Sunday Chronicle Anthony Russ of Wooster and Annie Peters of Newman to marry Tuesday at St Josephs Catholic Church.

Peter Smith Sterling W. L. Firestone Pittsburg H. B. Swartz Savanonah Gotlieb Kettler P. M. Donadson Wooster Archer House K Hilterbrant Canton John Saal West Liberty Louis Christine Onder P Bell Telephone Co Massillon N.&. Johnson Charles F. Schach Glen Bowers Wm. Fisher John W. Deltrick Mt. Eatoi Orlando' Smith A. M. Bird Fredricksbourg W A. Williams Welcome Killbuck Meahl Chicago P’n'l Mfeans R. N. Warren Inlaw Mary Walter E . Barrett Palmer House Ing CIP C. D. Sibley H. P. J. B. Myer S. W Harry Kramer Ree Lee E 0 Powers Finsree KK TT Mechtel Treas Harry Mclarran Jr Warden I. H Myers W A. Eberly Akrop Press Kent A. Foltz Florida Foltz Mansfielders Landers Ella Willam Adama Dalay Street Bucyrus Telegraph Warren Smith Massillon Sunday Chronicle Anthony Russ

Pep per and ground whole berry at our drugstore

We offer high quality pepper ground to order from whole berries and provide pure aaltpetre Lausacn Boyp wa7 Druggists. Our shop emphasizes fresh grinding for the best flavor and reliability.

Druggista Lausacn & Boyp

Cleveland Akron and Columbus Ry Round Trip Fare Ad

The Cleveland Akron and Columbus Railway offers round trip tickets between all stations on its line good for Sunday travel both ways at one fare. Ask an agent for details or write to F. Daily General Passenger Agent Cleveland Ohio. Thomas' Eclectric Oil provides rapid relief for sprains bruises cuts and burns and is marketed as the ideal family ointment.

Cleveland, Akron & Columbus F. Daily General Cleveland Ohio

Carter's Herbs Ointment Ad Claims Cures for Skin Ailments

An old column advertises Carter's Herbs Ointment promising relief for tetter eczema piles croup whooping cough hoarseness bronchitis and chest back shoulder soreness. Sold for 26 cents at Laubach Hoyd's drug store with a prompt call to try a trial.

Carter Laubach & Hoyd’s

Salem Is Startled by Sudden Death of Wm Shelhart

In West Salem Ohio on Monday morning William Shelhart, a respected local citizen, died suddenly after a fall at his hay and injury perceived as heart pain. He collapsed upstairs. despite medical help, he died. Funeral services were set for Wednesday at the Presbyterian Church with family extending thanks for sympathies.

Westi SaLem Wiliams Shebart Haing Vingil Thursby Shelhart Presbyterian Church

Doylestown Telegraph Activity and Local Happenings

In Doylestown on November 22 the town reports quiet times with busy mines and shop sounds. Dr C F H Witting celebrated his 94th birthday amid relatives, still practicing medicine. The Millersburg Telephone Co lines are working and service is praised. Residents urge extending the streetcar from Harberton and hope for Rapid Transit Co to Akron Street Railway ownership bringing an extension to town.

Perrespoutton Wooster Doylestown Dr. C F. H Witgobs Hig Our Town Millersburg Harberton Rapid Translt Co Akron Street Railway Co

Feasting the Way Parer Opens at Musser House in Wooster

A public opening tomorrow at the Musser House in Wooster will showcase a lavish dinner menu. George Musser will manage the establishment with a feast including multiple courses: soups, fish, meats, vegetables, pastries, fruits, and beverages.

Wooster Prices to Producers and Produce Rates

Wooster market prices for wool, wheat, flour, corn, oats, rye, barley, flax seed, timothy, bran, and meat products corrected by Craighead & Co. with detailed per unit figures. Includes eggs, lard, ham, shoulder, and bacon prices and notes on corrected gross totals.

Giain Wooster W. D. Tyler Craighead & Co

Ulionian Exercises at High School Society Meet

Ulionian Literary Society held Friday at the High School with recitations by Beasle Funck Deborah Chidester Berths Blake Wil Jones Carrie Cutten essays by Will Adams Ethel Keslar James Davidson Ada Allen oration by Barbara Abels Daisy Barden Flora Curry Warren Cooper debate by Walter Blandford Blanche Cooper Robert Bruce Daisy Applebaugh Extempore on The Paris Exposition of 1900 piano duett by Haupert and Fuller and a song by the Cliomah quartette Conrad Grant Garver Davidson, which promises to aid the society.

Ulionian Literary Society Beasle Funck Deborah Chidester Berths Blake Wil Jones Carrie Cutten Will Adams Ethel Keslar James Davidson Ada Allen Barbara Abels Daisy Barden Flora Curry Warren Cooper Walter Blandford Blanche Cooper Robert Bruce Daisy Applebaugh Christina Groh Haupert Fuller Cllomah Quartette Conrad Grant Messrs Garver Davidson

Wayne Common Pleas Considers Judge Assignments

Attorneys discuss moving to have Judges J T Maxwell and Celats Prmverene sit in chambers and on the bench for a few years to clear Holmes and Coshocton docket. Court adjourns for Thanksgiving after Conrad Haverstock v A J Thomas suit to recover money. Orrville pocket-picking case: Isaac Horst and Col Hupp arraigned, pleas of not guilty, G E Gee appointed to defend.

J. T. Maxwell Celats Prmverene Holmes Coshocton Court of Common Pleas Conrad Haverstock Isaac Horst Col Hupp Orrville Maxwell N. Gee

Ohio State Horticultural Society Exhibition in Wooster

Next week Wooster hosts the 31st annual Ohio State Horticultural Society meeting at the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station. The program covers fruit notes, disease prevention, greenhouse topics, forestry, ornithology, and many prize exhibits including apples, pears, grapes, celery, and peppers.

Ohio State Horticultural Society Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station Hrenewal Ednesday W. J. Green J.C Bear W. W. Farnsworth Ohio J. F. Hicknee CG. W. Malley F M. Webster A D Malley A D. Selby Anna E. Hurst Lazenby KRA Hun Rome Keauty Dr. Curry & Co Baldwin Wm Anoat Belmont, Wooster Hardware Co Ben Davis D and Nice Grimes’ Golden Craighead & Co Jonathan E. D Fisher Northern Spy C. Vo Hara Weaver Sweet C E Thorne Peck'’s Pleasant Laubach & Hoyd Rambo Harry McClarran Hawk's Janet Quinby & Kline Red Canada Minglewoold Coal Co I Greening J H. Stoll Roxbury Russet Zimmerman & Co Stark J. F. Hickman W.H. Wiler York Imperial W. J Green Manum Ah.ashman

Dow Tax Evasion Probes Hit Local Counties

County Commissioners hired Hayes and Van Orman of Toledo to probe Dow liquor tax evasion in Creston Sterling and Shreve. Detectives found evidence against Wm Fry of Sterling leading to his departure. Bertollette and Cunningham of Shreve were not found liable. Shreve investigation faced questionable tactics. Mr and Mrs Harry Taylor of Orrville visit Affard Mire Adolph Yale Ault MAD avenue.

Hayes & van Orman Toledo Creston Sterling Shreve Canton Mia Harry Taylor Orrville Adolph Yale

COMMON SENSE CURE FOR PILES PROMISES QUICK RELIEF

A promotional notice touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a quick sure remedy for piles. It claims immediate inflammation relief and permanent cure without pain or blood loss, supported by testimonials from M C Hill Bly and M Griffin and offers a free booklet by writing Pyramid Drug Co. in Marshall Michigan.

L’eople Mra M C. HillBly Mississippi St Indianapolis M. Griffin Griffin House Detroit Mics Pyramid Drug Co Maraball Mich

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