Estate distribution and 176th O. W. L reunion notice
The will of Andrew Brown of Bloomington Ohio probated today names Mathew N. Graham as executor with bond set at 15000. Executors bequests include Eliza Reed 1500 Belle John Amanda Brown 500 each Robert Brown 500 Mary Smith 500 Mathew Graham 3500 to Mary McCaughey 1000 to church boards 500 each and 300 to Wooster church to fund a pastor salary for 25 years. Residue to Eva McCaughey and Belle Storm heirs. Residence in Bloomington left to Mary McCaughey conditional on care. The marriage of Miss Eva McCaughey to Thomas Pollock may void bequest. Also notes the 176th O V J reunion at Dunkirk December 26-27 1895 and Dr Kuhns as chaplain candidate for Congress. Includes a brief Washington dispatch on House chaplain prospects and Southern Republicans favoring a colored chaplain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Brown
Bloomington
Navy
Mathew N. Graham
Fairfield
McClarran
Eliza, Reed
Belle
John
Amanda Brown
Robert
Robert Brown
David Brown
Mary Smith
Mathew Graham
Mary Alexander
Home and Foreign Mission Boards
United Presbyterian Church
United Presbyterian Church of
Eve McCaughey
Robert Reed
Mary
Eva McCanaghey
Belle Storm
Mary McCaughey
Miss McCaughey
Thomas C. Pollock
Wooster
Sharpsville
Washington Dispatch
Pittsburg
H. L. Kuhns
Louis M. Kuhna
Canton
Akron
Kubas
Chicago Record
Congress
House
A Prominent Daltonian Dies at 31 in Dalton
Dr Joseph T Ller physician and surgeon and senior Ler Bros. partner died at his Dalton home on Tuesday Nov 12 after six weeks of suffering. A leading Democrat and Presbyterian, he once ran for County Coroner and was defeated by 13 votes. He married Maud M Hamilton of Greensburg PA in June 1895 in Dalton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph T. Ller
Ler Bros
Dalton
Presbyterian Church
Stepfield
Maud M. Hamilton
Greensburg
Farewell Note From Capt. McClure At Wayne County Court
Judge Dowell and the Wayne County Bar welcomed Hon. A S McClure on Friday morning as Captain McClure prepared to depart for duties in Congress. Constable Long summoned him to the bench where he stood briefly. McClure gave a short address inviting colleagues to visit him in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Dowell
Wayne County
A.s.mcclure
Capt. McClure
Congress
Constable Long
Washington
Ohio Supreme Court Decision Involving Wooster Firm
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled Tuesday in a local interest case involving former Wooster firm ties. Gov. McKinley stood as co executor of James A. Saxton’s estate after a partnership split, and a $4,000 note drawn by partners was sold to Rolston National Bank. The bank sought to reach the estate but lost in lower courts, a decision upheld on appeal. 3513-Anthony Wright vs Joseph E Barrett, error to Wayne County circuit court, judgment affirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Supreme Court
Wooster Corporation
Gov. McKinley
James A. Saxton
Angus McDonald
Rolston National Bank
Fitchburg
Mass
Saxton
Anthony Wright
Joseph E. Barrett
Circuit Court of
Wayne County
New Postal Telegraph Line Reaches Wooster Center
The Postal Telegraph Cable Co workmen cut through Wooster banking toward Market and Buckeye, near The Republican office. Wooster will get an office location yet to be announced. The line runs five miles south of Ashland along the road south of the infirmary past the German church, through Ashland County via Jerome Creek valley toward Jeromeryile on the Camp road. The Press says if Camp road had connected to Ashland, the line would have extended there.
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Postal Telegraph Cable Co
Wooster
Market
Buckeye
Ashland
Ashland County
Jerome Creek
Jeromeryile
A Mother in Israel dies in Rowsburg after stroke
John Van Nest of Rowsburg township Ashland county reports the death of his wife in Rowsburg on a Wednesday morning from a paralytic stroke suffered while putting wood in the stove. She was 77 years old with 17 days. Funeral held at Evangelical Lutheran church in Rowsburg last Friday led by Rev I N Kietlerg. Born November 8 1818 in Lancaster county PA she moved to Ohio in 1832. Survived by husband 56 years and 10 children seven daughters and three sons along with 23 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. the family resided in Rowsburg since 1889.
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John van Nest
Rowsburg
Ry Township
Ashland County
Evangelical Lutheran Church
I. N. Kietlerg
van Nest
Lancaster County
Ohio
Smithville
John Vant
J. H. Hoffman
Insburg
W W.J. Sloan
J. ¥. van Necht
City
Kate Ambrose
Belle, Fisher
Mansfield
Mra
Ry Gardner
Etta Vant
Rowaburg
Lucretia
Paulding, O
Lille Ikal
Kingman
Kansas
Court schedule and contempt case in common pleas
In Common Pleas Court Judge Dowell presided over a December session listing several cases from Wilkinson versus Grady to Lovett versus Lies. A separate contempt action against J J Foster for selling wood and straw was heard. Geo W Lerner had purchased the farm. Deputy Zachariah Cole was arrested for shooting with intent to kill on an August incident but remained ill in bed.
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E.8. Dowell
J. J. Foster
Honeytown
Mackey
East Union Township
Geo. W. Lerner
Oster
A. D. Metz
Lerner
John C. Morr
Foster
Hill
Frank Ratt
Orrville
Zachariah Cole
Cole
Fred Weasler
Wooster News Briefs Mention Local Folks and Events
Camden visitor James Scovel brother of Rev F Scovel calls on Wooster. Lola Boling, student at Wooster, returns home with malarial fever. Divorce hearing for James and Mary McDavitt. case opened by Judge Dowell after 1852 marriage. Thanksgiving no school. recitations resume Friday. Will Ohbliger breaks nose in gym accident. Rev Dr Ambrie from Japan visits Wooster. Rev H L Weltmer attends funeral in Calon. Regular gym classes resume Monday. Clair Fritz, Wooster graduate, tours Europe and travels home. Athenman and Irving societies meet. Theta Nu Epsilon hosts ladies on square. Music signals lively evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Scovel
Camden
N. J
F. Scovel
Orrville Crescent
Lola Boling
University of Wooster
Will Ohbliger
University
Dr. Ambrie
Japan
Thompson
College Avenue
H. L. Weltmer
Columbus
Wertz
Iler
Calon
Wesley Bissonette
Canal Falton
A. A. E. Taylor
Seville
Clair Fritz
Wooster University
Athenman Society
Theta Nu Epsilon
Bryant selections at A Primary School program
On Friday November 22 at 2 30 pm the A Primary School of the 3d ward held a Bryant program. Miss Josephine M Barnes teacher supervised readings including William Cullen Bryant pieces by Lucy Kinney Robert Glenn Long Lincoln and others with recitations by William Craighead Curtis George Fannie Jenson Tookah Luce Zella Kean and Tookah Luce. Parents and friends were welcome to attend these public exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine M. Barnes
William Cullen Bryant
Bentence
Lucy Kinney
Robert Glenn Long Robert
Lincoln
William Craighead
Fannie Jenson
Curtis George
Zella Kean
Tookah Luce
Talk of Wars and Councils at Thursday Club
The Thursday Club concluded November sessions at Mrs. 8. F. Scovel's Beall Avenue home. Mrs. Miriam Phillips Kaukerall opened with The Smalkaldian War, Flora Aylsworth Newkirk closed with The Council of Trent. The 25 year council details were presented clearly. Mrs. Scovel, aided by her daughters and granddaughter, served light refreshments as members enjoyed social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Scovel
Beall Avenue
Miriam Phillips Kaukereall
Flora Aylsworth Newkirk
Council of Trent
Doylestown Doings and Local Happenings
Doy Town Ohio reports celebrate Dr Wingold’s 93rd birthday and his recovery. Wind toppled a Empire reaper stack. F S Landes sold his store to W A Lucas. Streetcar links to Akron planned. Elgin creamery ships 1,800 pounds daily. school addition opened. reaper works may resume December 1. Stolen harness from Dr Putt’s barn. new saloon by Sterling parties called the Casino. Twins born to Mr and Mrs Koehler. paint brightens farm buildings near B and O station. locals fault B and O for poor service and limited same day Wooster trips.
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Doy LesTown
Dr .Wingods
Portage Street
Empire Reaper
Landes
W. A. Lucas
Akron
Barberton
Doylestown Elgin Creamery
Othe Empire Reaper and Mower Works
Dr. Putt
Sterling
Martin Koehler
Asf
Stepfield
Wooster
Barbers Press for Early Hours End of Regal Barbershop Custom
A discussion tracing a movement to abolish a harsh barbering custom follows recent actions by butchers and grocers. Barbers seek a citywide early closing hour, likely not after 8 p.m. on weekdays except Wednesdays and Saturdays, mirroring changes seen a generation ago. The piece reflects on past life in Wayne County and compares it with present progress, noting gains in living standards and daily life.
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Wooster
Barbers
Christmas Mail Circular Warns on Safe Package Delivery
Postmaster general issues guidance for Christmas parcels. Key points urge clear addresses with street names, include return name and address, attach sufficient postage, and avoid sealing fourth class mail. Follow rules to ensure safe, prompt delivery and prevent non delivery.
Wayne County Records Recent Property Transfers
Florian Schaffter records warranty deed to John M. Yodar for 35 feet in Wayne township at $20. Joseph Roden berger grants 780 acres in Milton township to J. Bly Barnard for $38.76. Executor J. B. Hartman conveys part of out lots 96 and 97 in Wooster to Globe AH. McCreary for $4.50. Veter Housel sells part of Lots 239 and 240 in Shreve to Joseph Cammarn et al. for $1,100. Sidney J. Fryer conveys acre in Clinton township to Wm. H. Yohes for $90. John Austen conveys Lot 43 in Austen to Wm. Morrison for $90. Mary J. Sroddard conveys part of Lot 1540 in Wooster for $3,600 to Chas. G. Taplin. Benonias Hus hour and wife convey lots 26, 19 and 70 in Edinburg to Nathan Werner for $200. Isaac Hartzler conveys 160 acres in Greene township to Albert Hartzler et al for $13,600. Isaac Hartzler and Cathanne Kreger claim 21 acres in Greene township for $1,400. Quitclaim deed from Wo. Y. Landsis and wife to David Pittinger et al for Lot 804 in Wooster for $3,200.
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Florian Schaffter
Veter Housel
Joseph Cammarn
Shreve
Sidney J. Fryer
Wm. H. Yohes
Clintop Township
John Austen
Wm. Morrison
Austen
Mary J. Sroddard
Chas. G. Taplin
Wooster
Benonias Hushour
Nathan Werner
Edinburg
Isaac Hartzler
Albert Hartzlier
Greene Township
Isaac
Iartzler Cathanne Kreger
Wo. Y. Landis
David Pittinger
Social World Club hosts second gathering in Foss and Lee block
The Foss and Lee block social club on South Market Street held its second social, hosted by Misses Mdae Barrett and Mary Gill. Muschenich's Mandolin Serenaders provided music as rooms were fitted up with three seating areas donated by young members. The Akron article details a separate wedding at the Letherings near Western Star for Mary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Columbus Lethering, to William G Hourman of Wadsworth, with a full ceremony led by Rev. Etter and a reception featuring piano selections by Prof. Miller and local Akron talent.
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Wooster
L Kk
Akron
Wadsworth
Ed Muller
Sevne
Wagner
Tev C B Etter
Lutheran Church
Bowman
Ira Brouse
Mayme Brewster
Thomastown
Irma Rrobinson
Carrie Selberling
Florence Seiberling
Mary Seiberling
Cleveland
Broad Street
Applecreek Notes and Upcoming Events
Delayed letter dated November 19 reports an oyster supper at the Presbyterian church parlor for Thanksgiving. The local band presents an 8 concert and festival Friday evening, November 22. Brief guest visits include Miss Birdie Eberhart from Wooster and Miss Cora Smith from Wooster. Mrs. Frank Logan of Hayesville visits her father D. Langell. Mrs. James Patterson returns from Toledo. Charley King stays home with his parents Dr. and Mrs. J. K. King. Irene Dickey of Wooster visited over Sabbath. Dell Clark hymns from Akron. William Fox moves to town to work on the railroad. The sick are improving. Alfred Douglas, a blacksmith, moves to Shanesville today.
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Presbyterian Church
Birdie Eberhart
Wooster
Cora Smith
Frank Logan
Hayesville
D. Langell
James Patterson
Toledo
Charley King
Keeen
Surprise Show Delights Wooster Audience At Opera House
About 300 spectators attended the City Opera House to hear Old Tennessee last night. The performance mixed advertising controversy and color optics with strong acting by Ernest Hogan as Uncle Pete. The company plans Maassillon tonight and Dec Lth in a St Perzini Go. program, with billing noting rural drama and special acts for wide audiences.
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City Opera House
Old
Tennessee
Pete
Ernest Hogan
Wooster
Hogan
St Perzini” Go
Paughtown Farmers
Answers to Correspondents Provide Old Coat Debate
Letter responses discuss a new item vs an old coat, with readers Mamen War Wipow Glass Widow Torr Wipow and a school teacher weighing whether the coat is tailor made, fits well, or should be repurposed as a chair cover, arguing over taste and practicality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamen
Torr Wipow
Wayne County relatives and friends urged to read The Republican
An appeal asks readers to mail The Republican to former Wayne County residents now elsewhere. It suggests writing updates about local people and places they once knew, noting many letters can be sent with each numbered issue as a year long gift.
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Wayne County
Tuner Woostel Republican
Orrville connection guides rail routes to Cleveland and Columbus
In a dense timetable excerpt Orrville's rail link shows connections via Nos to Cleveland and Columbus on the Toledo Division. It lists multiple train numbers and routes including Niles and Youngstown services and directs readers to inquire at agents for schedule details and fare information.
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Ted
Orrville
Cleveland
Columbus
Ao Teoh
Marath
Toledo
Niles and
Youngstowr
FORD
Cleveland and Cincinnati Rail Schedule Bulletin
Cleveland to Cincinnati trains operate daily with sleepers and local connections. Nos 27 25 offer sleeper service between Cleveland and Cincinnati. No 27 extends Columbus to Cleveland with post 1:00 p.m. occupancy. No 28 runs sleeper service between Cleveland and Columbus. intermediate stations include Orrville and Wooster with connections to Canton Mansfield Alliance and Salem. Information provided by CHAS H. Jones, Des Agent, G. H. Parker, Senior Agent, Indianapolis Indiana.
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Huns
Anon Gar
Cleveland
Cincinnati Anne
Cleveland d Cincinat
Columbus
Cincinnni
Unio
Cleeland
Ootaut
Bleoper
East Ee
Orrville
BFW
Canton
Maseillon
Alliance
Salemttaburg
Ulin
Wooster
Tralus
Siltsburg
Lodiana Wooster
OHAS
H. Jome
Axcot
H.C. Parker
Sen’ Ager
Indians Polis
Ind
Local Newspaper Post Encourages Community Connection
A quirky year old note promotes a weekly home news poster to keep in touch with friends who have moved away, urging readers to share the update with others and maintain community ties.
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