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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1892

Page

3

West Henry Street widening contract awarded

Long and J S Elliott secured the contract for widening and grading West Henry Street. Mrs Maria Good of the Fifth ward died Sunday. funeral held Monday. Rev A H Jessup resigned from Bethany Baptist Church to accept a call from South Haven. Mice S F Lightcap sold his dray business to John Wacker and plans to move to Virginia. Dayton Reid and Florence Meam were married by Rev John Wilson in Creston at Archer House. Burglars robbed the Flattery residence last Thursday with no valuables taken. Mrs Jane Andrews, Mrs Rebecca Collins and Dr H R McClellan were in Wooster for the death of Mrs Sam Mitchell. Daisy Chance died of membranous croup. burial to Reedsburg. Ben Bell from Fort Worth visiting Wooster. recently attended National Firemen’s in Louisville. Henry Mowelser received word his father was killed. he formerly lived in Wooster, moved to Indiana. Salvation Oil advertised as a rheumatism cure, 25 cents. Mrs Samuel Mitchell died at 68 West South Street of apoplexy. funeral Tuesday 10 AM. Wooster Fraternal Guardians order declared dissolved after local controversy. A City Editor accusation about insurance payments tied to the order’s shaky condition was acknowledged as correct. The article hints at misused funds by teachers in a legal matter.

Samuel Mitchel West South Street Mitchell Wayne County John McClellan Wooster Asqf Talsifiler

Infant dies of cholera infantum and local town updates

An infant son of Edward Flory in Chester township died of cholera infantum. The Board of Health to appoint a sanitary policeman. Miss Ethel Spooner died in Glendale Ohio of laryngitis. Trials and civic events noted, including cemetery trustees elected and Republican caucus nominations. Several local incidents and obituaries conclude with community reflections.

Edward Flory Chester Township Board of Health Ethel Spooner M. L. Spooner Glendale Ohio

Weight guessing at Fair yields prize for John Price

John Price won $5 in gold for guessing 273 pounds as the road wagon weight exhibited by Harding & Co at the fair. Closest near weights included 272 to 276 pounds by multiple entrants. At Fort Wayne depot a train wait led to a coat theft arrest. Tom Heffelfinger’s overcoat recovered. Gus Smith jailed for the second theft case.

Harding & Co John Price John Elliott J. T. Keister Chas. Lee A. Branstetter Ida Walter F. Motlure W. Allaman J. Sears Mrs. Cunningham Joseph Kerstetter A. Bb. Danham Minnie Eichelberger A. L. Lucas Harry J. Conrad Catharine Keeny Stella Hague Tom Keeny E. Wagner B. J. Culler Geo. Buchholtz F. A. McCracker John Conn James Heffelfinger Bowling Green Ft. Wayne Scobey Heffelfinger Frank Stevens Wm. Snook Marshal Ellsperman Stevens Gus Smith

Shreve Head End Collision Verdict From Coroner Huntsberger

Coroner William Huntsberger files the inquest verdict for the Shreve wreck that killed eleven people on September 21. The report holds Conductor O D Conklin and Engineer Andrew Bradley responsible for the deaths, citing sleep and neglect of duties under rules 83 and 86, and detailing the track situation at Millbrook and misalignment with train No. 8.

William Hunteberger Zaring Shreve Millbrook D Conklin Andrew Bradley O. D. Conklin Government of Employes Huntsberger Wayne County

Excursion Tickets Offered for Columbus Exposition Ceremonies

Excursion tickets to Chicago for the Dedicatory Ceremonies of the Columbian Exposition and World's Fair will be sold at reduced round trip rates from principal Pennsylvania Lines stations on October 9 20 21 and 22 with return until October 24. Details available at nearest Pennsylvania Lines ticket agent.

Chicago Pennsylvania Valia

Fragments Reflect Local Notices and Tragedy

A collage of notices mentions products and ads, a call for a free trial, and health tips. It records a railway wreck near Burton City with injuries to the crew, a missing husband case from Wabash, Indiana, and a University chestnut gift, plus living residents and local names.

Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Offers Reward and Endorsing Firms

One hundred dollar reward offered for any catarrh case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney and Co of Toledo say they are reputable and capable, joined by West & Tracy, Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, and other druggists. Cure is taken internally and said to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Price 15 cents per bottle with testimonials available.

Hall J Cheney

Sixth Annual Exhibit Surpasses Weather Odds at Wayne Fair

The Wayne County Agricultural Society held its sixth annual fair last Tuesday to Thursday. Despite Wednesday’s heavy rain about 7 000 attended Thursday as weather improved about 5 000. Hog stock praised as best yet with many entries from foreign counties. State Experiment Station wheat exhibit large and showy. Apples scarce yet plentiful displays. art hall drew attention to Sonnedecker paintings and Joe Housekeeper taxidermy. Balloon ascent noted as the best ever.

Wayne County Agrical Society Tne State Experiment Station Son

Auditors and relatives visit Wooster area guests

Auditor Henry Marshall and his wife, joined by Mrs Barbara Steinmetz, are visiting in Mige Mra. John Ferguson and his son from Ossian Indiana are guests of Wooster relatives.

Henry Marshall Barbara Steinmetz Doylestown Mige Mra John Ferguson and Son Ossian, Ind Wooster

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