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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1896
Page
4
John Brandon Jr, from Wooster, escaped Canton workhouse earlier and was recaptured. He faced a judge who sentenced him to 60 days in the workhouse and a $20 fine plus costs for escaping from custody.
Edith Willaman narrowly escaped injury when a freight and a passenger train nearly struck her at Walnut Street crossing. The girl stood on the north track waiting for a eastbound train as the No. 9 passenger train approached at speed. The caboose passed, grazing her clothing. witnesses heard the whistle and feared a tragedy, but she remained unharmed. The incident serves as a warning to children to stay off the tracks while trains pass.
Fragmentary probate docket items list assignees, executors, administrators, bonds, and filings. Names include McClarran, Bush, Lilly, Wilson, Hofstetter, Shakely, Bird Collier, Angie, Wehrley, Bevington, Newkirk, Wilhelm, Barclay, Albertson, and Eckmalts with various orders, inventories, and hearings noted.
The 1896 7 season opens with two financially troubled show ventures from Wayne County. Trelegans Excalsior Stars toured from West Salem then broke after several days, its manager jailed for a board bill. A northern Ohio company performing The Paymaster suffered bad business, stranded 10 performers in Orrville with no funds to return home. Orrville earns another mythic “Jonah” show town label, though blame lies elsewhere.
The Beau Tol country home near Holnteguille hosted the Sept wedding of Ann Conn to Isa Homer Date. The ceremony led by Rev. J. P. Hutchison featured Miss Margerite Irwin as bridesmaid and Oscar Dale as best man. Guests traveled from Reed Venango PA, Mansfield, Wooster, and Missouri. couple to reside in Reed after Oct 12.
Wooster October 1 1896 residents of Wooster contributed to pay for an eye operation for Harvey A Sidle. The volunteers delivered 2595 dollars to the patient as he awaits Dr A J Erwind of Mansfield to perform the procedure. Further subscriptions are sought through The Republican columns.
Reports from Oct 1 describe extensive damage in suburbs and Washington area. Dormitory at a Catholic university collapsed. Alexandria train shed blown down. White House and papal legation unroofed. 25 mature trees felled in White House grounds. 50 others damaged. Navy and War departments buildings lose roofing portions. signals service cloud study building demolished. Naval observatory and shipyard facilities damaged. wind reached 80 miles per hour. Cedar Keys reportedly swept away. Willistown sees 11 houses toppled and one death.
Wednesday’s Daily notes renewed student spirit at Wooster University with a public meeting planned at City Opera House to persuade the faculty to allow Wooster to compete in state athletic contests. Alumni near and far plan to attend, urging civic and alumni support for intercollegiate participation.
Warranty deeds recorded include Frank B. and spouse to Jacob Ne 116 acres in Congress township. A.Gelager and spouse to Anna imp on Lot No. 272 in Ceryilte. Peter Aiflen to Andrew Massaro Lot No. 151 in Woos- 1.84 acres. Additional deeds noted Mary Taylor for 82 acres in Ci nt ton iownship. Rates and dates appear incomplete in source text.
A West Indian cyclone struck Savannah on October 1, bringing unprecedented wind damage. The weather bureau clocked 66 mph before instruments failed. roofs ripped off like paper, bricks and wires toppled, with about 100 tons of tin lost. Estimated property damage ranges from 70,000 to 1,000,000 dollars in Savannah and Chatham County. About nine deaths reported in the city with possible hundreds on nearby islands.
The cyclone damage in Suamoxin Ps Oct 1 rises to 350000 with Patterson breaker nearly wrecked yet saved from fire by rain. Superintendent Vincent estimates colliery damage at 40000. Two tenants killed, several injured, and 11 cattle crushed.
Reports from the storm center describe the severest weather in years. Winds peaked after midnight uprooting trees and tearing down fences and village signs in Cornwall, with West Point also experiencing severe conditions.
October 1 reports detail a fierce coastal storm with twelve vessels damaged in Brunswick Georgia harbor. The dynamite ship Herald carrying 500000 pounds of explosives is sunk. Longfellow and Poseidon sail in damaged cargoes of naval stores. Longfellow ashore. In Hudson River collision injures two crew on Edwin Terry. Seven deaths linked to a storm in Washington area and a record severity storm in Ricamuono with debris shading streets.
Fuller reports a West India cyclone swept from Cedar Keys inland across the peninsula, 40 miles wide, leveling brick and frame buildings and killing children in a Callahan school. The storm, reaching 100 mph, caused widespread destruction through Gainesville High Springs Newberry Lake City Branford and Osceola with death toll likely over 100 and many injuries.
Reported disaster at Staunton Virginia tied to flood from a dam break near a lake in Staunton. Several lives lost five to eight dead. Damage in Staunton several hundred thousand dollars with undermined buildings. Cattle dealer B N Thomas drowned near New Market after ground gave way. Washouts damaged railroads including Shenandoah Valley routes near Harper's Ferry. Crops along Shenandoah valley destroyed.
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