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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1895
Page
5
Classified notice from the Republican printing office about advertising deadlines and insertion times. It mentions notices for drawings, programs, sales, and events, with noon cutoff for that day and weekly publication details.
Thanksgiving plans unfold as sportsmen organize a shoot while roof repairs keep pace with storm damage. Wooster post office hours run 8 to 4 with no carrier delivery. A 1.62 wage rise for North Lawrence Mullins Muinglewood mine drivers is noted amid snowbound trains. Ground breaking for a South Market street furniture showroom is announced, plus a Century Club meeting and a plant nutrition talk at Prof Thorne’s Madison Hill home. Civil actions include Lycoming Insurance v W Rice for 72 dollars. Auction action near Overton liquidates J C Easterday stock and farm goods, with Mrs Easterday securing most items.
Charles Rite of Canton visits Wooster. Miss Jo Brown joins Craighead & Co. Thanksgiving plans include Phil Horn family in Canton and Mrs Raynolds in Akron. George W. Sharp of Aldstersburg guests Archer. H B Camp of Akron on mission. Henry Warner of Congress with Daniel Scher. Mrs Peckinpeigh and son go to Akron for Thanksgiving. L A Pattengell in city visiting T S Sheppard. Mrs Palmer and children of Millersburg visit Hon L Critchfield. Mrs Fisher and Ethel Bell depart for Canton for a few days. Frank Cully of Dalton at the Yoder after strong wind. L Shively resigns, moves to Rochester, N Y. John J Ashenhurst, ex-Wooster, buys Globe at New Wilmington Pa and will run it. Dac 1.
Unclaimed letters for the Wooster post office week ending November 23 1895 include Hardy Mrs Susie Long Mrs E Harvey Mr N G Maxwell Mr EE House Mr A Morehouse Bente Heller I E McMickan Miss Lydia Holliday Mrs EB Rico Mrs Myrtla Keister Mr Gleen Scott Miss Della Persons. Addressees must state they are advertised and give the advertisement date.
About sixty pupils joined the new dancing class on Friday and more recruits are expected before instruction begins. Mrs Andrew Branstetter hosted Mrs Waddell and WRC officers at her Westchester home on Thursday afternoon. Miss Edith Maxwell gave a six o clock tea Friday evening for her young lady friends including Maude McCue Lucy Warren Mabel Nice Emma Jackson Josephine Taylor Louise Quinby Zella Wiler Laura Peckin page Flo Carry Ida Laubach Ethel McLaughlin. On Thursday Mrs John Reasley entertained ladies at Hancock street residence with a generous spread and a delightful afternoon. guests praised the day as one of their happiest.
The fragment notes West Side jeweler W. A1 Bradshaw offering engraving and scientific optician services. It mentions Beebe's stamped linens and C. C. Miller optician at Archer House with weekly Fri and Sat hours. Also advertised are a Tornado Feed Cutter and Harding & Co near the Court House offering engraving and monogram work at W H Bradshaw's Jewelry Store.
In Lorain on March 3 1890 the plaintiff sought $1900 for a death caused by unspecified means. Judge Dowell took the case from the jury after plaintiff evidence, declaring no cause of action. The Deering Co. vs David Christy et al. proceeded with Canton attorneys for defendants and McClure Smyner for plaintiffs. Court adjourned to Monday Dec 2. In Orrville an early morning wind storm damaged roofs, a church spire, doors and trees. residents warned to stay away from the Presbyterian church.
A busy Thanksgiving schedule includes a turkey shoot at the Fair Grounds at 2 p m, Westminster church reception for Rev S H Young at the University 7 to 9 p m, and dinners at Medley of Nations and city armory. George Mongey band to play on the square. Manhattan and Windsor clubs host dances and banquets. banks and many city businesses close for the holiday. Daily Republican observes the holiday.
Mrs Thomas Heid visits Crestline guest of Charles Reid and family Geo McCormack to dine with loredo sweetheart Miss Carrie Geltz and Master Geo Faber to spend Thanksgiving at Cantor Mrs C A Hills returns from Pittsburg regular monthly meeting of Mrs Lamoureauxs Circle of Kings Daughters Friday 3 pm at Mrs J Applebaugh Vine street lines repair crews work on storm damage Abraham Keister dies near Shreve in his 70th year funeral at Applecreek Wayne County pioneer Evan gelical Reformed Ladies Aid meets Friday 2 30 pm at Mrs John Russell all members urged to attend Barbers fail to agree on early closing next Tuesday meeting Chester township Sunday schools organizing progress reported Medley of Nations performance exceeds expectations at start C C Miller optician Archer House Fridays and Saturdays weekly Hay and Corn Fodder cutter by Harding Co next to Court House
Fred Preston and W. H. Bradshaw claim unrivaled status as local opticians with guaranteed satisfaction and reasonable prices. The ad notes the Tornado Feed Cutter from Harding & Co, announces daily news coverage, and promotes reading The Republican Daily for up-to-the-minute home and world events.
A violent windstorm swept through Rittman and surrounding areas, reaching speeds around 40 mph and toppling fences, uprooting trees, blowing off roofs, and breaking windows. Several buildings including barns and a firehouse roof were damaged, with wires and alarms disrupted. repairs began by noon as authorities inspected fallout and moved to restore services.
The Nation House stock of poultry was reduced Friday night as thieves stole a turkey and a dozen chickens from J. J. Smith in Waynetowanship. Landlord Zaring will replace the stolen turkey and provide boarders with turkey on Sunday.
The Grand Jury reported after a session that began Monday, examining 60 witnesses across 14 cases and returning five indictments against four people. Public notices include embezzlement charges against Joal B. Amstutz and charges against Geo. Smith and Clareanca K. Bowman, with bonds set for several defendants.
At Oraville QMRVILLE Illinois a Saturday public sale sold 40 horses from local farmers and 20 brought in, with draft pairs selling 320 to 390 dollars and total receipts over 8,000 dollars. A church meeting is announced in City Hall for five evenings. Local rail and railroad survey news, personnel changes, and a Pittsburg insurance detail are noted, along with a short clothing ad and prices.
Irvin Baker of Wooster township was found guilty of adultery before Probate Judge J. C. McClarran on Monday evening. He admitted committing the act with Mrs Jadie Kramer to aid Jacob Kramer in a prior divorce case. Baker was sentenced to 30 days in jail and a $19 fine plus costs, but execution was suspended pending a new trial motion. Prosecutors were W Funck John McSweeney and J C Morr. Baker was represented by J K Smith.
A physician testimonial endorses Dr Hobbs Sparagus Kidney Pills claiming kidney health refines blood, cures rheumatism gout anemia and general debility. The letter from Dr Johnny Dosson M D notes immediate and lasting effects and touts 50 cent boxes with free pamphlet offers.
In the West or elsewhere former Wayne County residents may enjoy The Republican weekly. Send them a note about people and places they knew, and tell them more than usual. A gift of letters offers a sure appreciation, with weekly or yearly editions.
Grain and stock quotations with Wheat Barley and Rye prices. Flour and groceries corrected by Frick Tyler and Craebead Co. Also cattle hogs and dairy prices with butter eggs lard and cheese. Includes market notes on potatoes onions wood and dried fruit. Remington County Seat Lists advertised.
Local note from Alvin Texas reports the death of 11 year old Reason B. Case, grandson of R B Case, after a steam explosion from a five gallon oil can used as a whistle prop during play. Three other boys were injured but survived.
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