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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1892
Page
3
W O D Marry longtime agent for Acams Express Co in Shreve died suddenly Saturday from asthma. The notice notes his public service and sudden passing in this city.
Mr P Byrd of New Grand Chain reports relief from weather related pains using Salvation Oil. He states it outperforms numerous remedies and is the best liniment he has ever used.
Walter Abraham Hookway age 3 9 24 died Friday morning from consumption of the bowels. Funeral from residence at 4 AM Saturday. Also notices a Shakespeare reading by Prof W Z Bennett at University Chapel with Othello excerpts and music, no admission fee. Plus local mishap and lodge anniversary events.
The Pennsylvania railroad begins running double crews on its major locomotives to boost safety. One engine runner monitors the lever and air brake while the engineman maintains operation and condition of the engine. Two firemen relieve each other, each loading ten sacks of coal. The plan is praised by trainmen.
The text promotes Syrup of Figs as the best simple gentle remedy. It emphasizes the product as the most perfect remedy and highlights its manufacture by the California Fig Syrup Co.
A series of brief items cover births, accidents, races, and civic news. A baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Sinclair Clapper last Thursday night. Harley Zeigler wins first money in a free for all bicycle race at Milleraburg. Ashland faces gender imbalance with many more females than males per Gazette. Loudonville to hold band tournament at free fair on Oct 6 with prize money details. Grandmother Kurtz near Bloomington stricken with paralysis. Rev Kemmerer attended the golden wedding of Mr and Mrs Jacob Snyder of Massillon. Insurance adjuster I Rk Hendershott settled a loss for John Willaman amounting to 3500 dollars. John W Thomas of Trenton Missouri and Miss Josephine Foglesong of Wooster wed at Lutheran Parsonage. Rev and Mrs Newell escaped a buggy accident on East Bowman street with minor damage. James Horner, Civil War veteran, dies after paralysis. funeral at 2:30 PM Sunday on East Henry street. Mayor Yost issues voter proclamation for Second Ward election on Nov 8 to fill council vacancy caused by A G Coover’s resignation.
Mrs. Florence D. Bell wife of George Bell of Bell Bros died last Tuesday at 26. Funeral held Thursday at 3 p.m. Harriet Winebrenner widow of C. G. Winebrenner died last Thursday aged 69 7 18. Funeral from home Friday at 2 p.m. internment Wooster cemetery. Dr Barrett reports salt from Wadsworth Salt Works producing 300 barrels daily. Accident near Apple Creek when Bennie Smith four years old was badly burned in kitchen explosion after powder ignited. Johnson of Cedar Valley arrested three for robbery but released after hearing. Mrs Susan Wlack widow of Daniel Black Jr died at West Liberty St residence aged 81 11 4. Funeral Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. from the residence.
A humorous editorial note on the shortage of hired help for chores in households. It laments disappearing advertisements and the rise of wives cooking and husbands suffering through household misfortunes with a light jab at marriage.
Audiences witnessed Lily Bell the Truant Fairy at City Opera House last week. Miss Martha B Criley directed and trained the young performers in a grand, well staged production with magnificent costumes and a pretty military march between acts. The operetta tells Lily Bell’s romance with a mortal, Titania’s punishment to solve three riddles, and rescuing Eudora with Thistledown’s jealous schemes, ending in triumph.
The fragment lists individuals including John W. Thomas, Josephine Foglesong, Frank Greenawald, Ida P. Mel, Ezra Franks, Minnie Reider, John N Tloover, and Susan Homan, suggesting a public notice or notice-like listing of names in a historical newspaper fragment.
The October term began with Judges Albaugh and Jenner presiding. Docket includes J. J. Geigey v A W Melsheimer et al appeal Edward Osborne v City of Wooster error and multiple other cases with appeals and errors listed among local parties and defendants in Wayne County.
A Board of Education meeting last Thursday in the Council chamber set steps for a Columbus Day observance on October 21. Dr H A Hart was elected chairman. Supt Knott Dr Scovil A W Blackburn and others urged a city celebration with school events in the forenoon and a public ceremony in the afternoon. A general committee including Mayor W C Yost James Mullins Dr S F Scovil Rev L M Keiffer and Mrs Jacob Frick was named and empowered to add members and seek citizen suggestions. John Van Nostran and Mrs Johnson Sweeney joined the committee.
Monday meeting in session with minutes read and approved. Mayor Yost reported fines and licenses from Sept 1 to Oct 8 totaling 314 in fines and 9 in licenses. Council adopted a plan to test a steam street roller on East Liberty Street and ordered sidewalk work on Pine Street within 30 days.
The St James church wedding of Louise Dudley and George Percival Updegraff was held last Wednesday morning with darkened windows and gas lights. The ceremony featured organ music, a pink and white bridal party, and a reception at the rectory before the couple departed for their wedding tour. Many relatives and friends attended and gifts were exchanged.
Mrs Alida Farnham 77 years 4 months 24 days died September 26 at her son Wm H Farnham Jr home after an eight month illness. A Wooster resident 48 years she and husband joined Hudson Ohio Presbyterian church in 1838 then moved to Wooster in 1844 uniting with the M E Church. She lived a quiet Christian life and is survived by two sons W H and L T and their families.
Jacob Mower and others vs Odesson M Mower on October 22 for one acre in Green township valued at 1000 dollars. Thomas H Albert vs James KE and Warden on October 22 at Arlington Hotel Orrville property valued at 1000 dollars. Geo M Lamb & Bros vs John H Young on October 29 two Chester township land tracts valued 500 and 3500 dollars. L D Cornell vs Michael Booth on October 20 lots 283 284 285 286 in Shreve village each valued at 76 dollars. Samuel B Wing vs Jos S Goad on October 29 lots 100 and 101 in Congress village valued 260 and 30 dollars.
Benjamin A Hoffmann and Florence M Lehman registered for marriage. Reuben 4 Winter and Laura Maine listed. Robert OC Reed and Mrs. Margaret Tate also recorded for marriage.
Burglars forced the parlor window of IC Currys Second Ward home last Wednesday. They ransacked the house but did not disturb silverware. a gold watch owned by Miss Blanche and $18 belonging to Charlie were taken. The entry tools were left under a shrub by Judge Dowell. No suspects or clues are found.
A Wooster lodge record from September 23 1892 notes the death of Brother Samuel Mentzer aged 98 years 7 months and 17 days born February 29 1796. He joined Wooster lodge No 42 1 C C F in 1845 and served forty seven years in good standing. The committee extols his virtues honesty industry and gentleness and offers condolences to his family. Resolutions urge publication in city papers and the lodge room to be draped in mourning for 30 days.
A flurry of visitors fills Wooster as Mrs I N Kieffer of Bloomington and Mrs Edward Lawrence of Canton visit relatives. Misses Addie Long Dora Long and Miss Alice Miller travel between Wooster Pittsburg and Texas teaching assignments. Numerous Akron Cleveland Columbus and San Francisco guests arrive for family and community events.
The advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for a case of catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It presents F J Cheney Co Toledo as trusted, notes endorsements by FE Cheney and partners, and claims the remedy works internally on the blood and mucous surfaces. Wholesale druggists in Toledo are named along with a price of 75 cents per bottle and free testimonials.
Unclaimed letters at Wooster post office include Miss Mary Bott Mr Galo fad sol easor Davidson OS Lyman Baltes Ada Tuy Hevi McO 1 James BE Mo Bot iler Goa Missner Romanera Pits Clothes Tine Co Siren Miss Erecy Thomas Alfa Willabauga Miss Rachel Wilson Willis. Callers must state advertised and date of advertisement. Samuel Metzler P M.
Miss Trudeman wed Sherman G Spangler of Wicoster at the Stauffer home near Springville in a June like ceremony with Rev A Hughes. Afterward a gathering, gifts, and a large Saturday reception occurred as plans for future schooling and travel were noted. Also reported are paving bids for North Buckeye street, theft of lard, and a Canaan Madisonburg mission festival on October 19 with speakers K F Schillinger and J Shealley.
Geo Augustus Sala recalls a voyage ending near the Tropics and praises a ship's doctor who treated bronchitis and spasmodic asthma. He credits medicines and warmth, citing ALLGook's Porows PLast- Erg patches applied to the chest and back as part of his recovery.
Advertises Gloria Water as a smooth refined toilet preparation for ladies. Claims reduce redness of face and nose and offers a free trial by mail order. Mentions price 7Bo per bottle and a safety endorsement by Mrs Tillie Cader at 49 Larwill St.
In Snowwoop Michigan October 83 rescue crews work to recover entombed miners. Pit boss Sand Sutton reports five bodies visible under heavy timbers and air shortages slow progress. Miners strike bodies with picks as arms heads and legs protrude. Captain Sutherland estimates four more hours to recover the first angles.
Excursion tickets sold to Orrville decount the Central Ohio Fair at low round trip rates October 11 to 14 from Pittsburgh Fort Wayne and Chicago Division stations between Alliance and Crestline. Return coupons valid until Saturday October 15. Rice's on the Square offers school supplies art goods blank books and reward cards. Also advertised are Woolford's Sanitary Lotion claimed to cure itch on humans and horses in 30 minutes. Laubach Boyd Wooster and J J Smith premises offer rewards for information leading to the recovery of a black and white bird dog with Frank McClure's grocery as contact.
Corrected by Frick and Tyler dealers in Woo Wheat Flour Corn Oats Bye Barley Seeds Flour per barrel retail Now Oats Barley Clover Seed Flax Seed Timothy Seed Brecastine tip.
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