Wooster Republican News Highlights October 18 1897
In Wooster today the community reports bustling campaign activity Creston growth and a busy schedule. Local notes include church furnace work, the Oko Agricultural Society meeting at Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station, mail carrier illness, courthouse clock painting needs, new rifles for Co H 8th Regt O N G, and the Fletcher Mandolin Club performing in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston
Henry Spence
Clark
R. Clark
Court House
Co. H
Regt. O. N. G
Shreve
Fletcher Mandolin Club
Republican
Oroville
Shos Clab
Wayne
Adda
Willliam Benson
John
Postce
Stark
Piacain
Orrville
Ellett
Mc Maid Street
Saybolt Avenue
Third Ward
Mr. Young
David Garrick
Ogland
Ellen Rowland
Pita
Jouadsa
Personal notes from Wooster society column
PEOPLE and places Comings and goings include L D Horney of Chillicothe visiting Jacob Schmock Sr Mrs John L Stolth at home from Indiana trip Mrs John Schweibel and son George visiting the Bradys at Avalon Pa Fred Light the noted horseman is seriously ill from hemorrhage of the lungs Mrs E S Riale and Ida Klopper with daughter of Hazleton Pa visit J T Maxwell Spink street Rev W H Hubbell of Dalton leaves for Sharon Pa to preach at A L Mackey’s church W D Buss of Cleveland Pa passenger agent visits his sister Rev J S Ross Anna Applebaugh hosts a young people gathering on Vine street Mrs D Landis and daughters Lille and Daisy return from Cleveland Akron Morgan Van Meter of Chatham Med Co visiting nephew Carl Van Meter Capt and Mrs W P Van Doorn of Canap move to Wooster to reside in Dr J A Gann’s house Several Wooster residents attend events and travels noted including John Zimmerman John Suckley Buckley Buckley Buckley, etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Horney
Chillicothe
Jacob Schmock
John L. Stolth
Weat Liberty Street
Indiana
John Schweibel
George
Harry Brady
Avalon Pa
Fred Light
Riale
Wes Ida Klopper
Hazleton
J. T. Maxwell
Spink Street
W. H. Hubbell
Dalton
Sharon, Pa
Tev
A. L. Mackey
W. D. Buss
Cleveland Otty
Pennsylvania Company
Pennsylvania Company, Is Visiting His Sister, Mr. Rev. J
Ross
Anna Applebaugh
Vine Street
D. ¥. Landis
John Suckley
Chicago, Milwaukee
Jane G Dysart
Wooster
Department of “Scientific Temperance Instruction
Ohio W. C. T. U
Newark
Scivel
Ohip Synodical Sabbath School Association
East Liverpool
Thames
C H. Fisher
West Larwill Street
Montana
Alexander
Spook Story Haunts Eaton’s Area as Silent Visitor
Special to The Repusyiay reports a baffling haunting near Harox O in which a ghostlike entity supposedly enters a house daily and nightly, steals food and closes doors yet remains unseen. Locals scoured from cellar to garret but found nothing, leaving residents unsettled and awaiting further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Harox
Wordy Wooster Letter List 41 Oct 11 1897
Letter list from Wooster Ohio post office dated October 11 1897 lists five advertised names for October 12 1897 Mrs K Plank Miss Mag ay J L Gam ple Rev T J Gray Harry Hornet Riley Kinion John King R Mary Sensenbaugh A M Young J F Marghand P Mgedman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolster
Wooster, O
K. Plank
Miss Magay
Mr. Bucher
J. L. Gample
Rev. T. J. Gray
Harry Hornet
Riley Kinion
John King
R. Mary
Orn Sensenbaugh
Death Notice for Rebecca Knox Former Wooster Resident
The Death Record notes the passing of Rebecca Knox aged about 75, a former Wooster resident and daughter of the late James Knox. She died in Concord Ohio after a paralysis attack. The funeral will be Wednesday at 9 a.m. from her father John Knox’s residence 167 North Bever Street, interment in Wooster Cemetery. Also reported, Reuben T. Critchfield died at Millersburg aged 92 years five months, oldest male resident of Stolmes county in boyhood days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Knox
Wooster
James Knox
Tve
Concord
John Knox
North Bevertreet
Reuben T. Critchfield
Tae L. R. Critchfield
Millersourg
Stolmes County
Civil Service Exam Planned for Postal Clerks and Carriers
The United States Civil Service Commission ordered an exam in this city on Saturday December 4 1897 at 9 a m for Clerk and Carrier in the Postal service. Only U S citizens may apply and age limits are 14 for Clerk and 21 for Carrier. Applications must be filed by November 23 1807 at the post or local board. The notice emphasizes openness regardless of race or political or religious affiliation and invites all reputable citizens to apply. For blanks and instructions contact Leslie C Lawrence Secretary Board of Examiners Postal Service Wooster Ohio. P O address noted. Big sale follows on Fall and Winter millinery goods at Marin Co Saturday Oct 10.
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Compunion
Armory
Gan
H. Hurst
Wayne County
Flor
Allen
Annionrank
da Wooster
United States Civil Service Comission
Postal Service
United States
Uolose
Lesiie C. Lawrence
Board of Examiners
P. O
Wooster
Onto
State of
Ohio
Oho
Suprem Court of the States
Hie
Corhmon
Jude
Holmes
Knox
Merrow
Wayne
Olo
County Board of Deputy State Supervisors of Elections
Wayne Ounty
Garver
Local Ohio Horse Sale At Wooster In October 1897
W P Boyder schedules a sale at Jobo Silas new sale barn in Wooster Ohio. One carload of Illinois horses and one carload of Union and Delaware county horses to be offered. Horses will be at the stables on Thursday October 14 1897 with the sale set for Saturday October 16 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Boyder
Illinois
Union
Delaware County
Jobo &, Silas
New Sale Barn
Wooster
Ohio
Bulbs Over Cut Flowers Brighten Friendships
A short reflective note urges gifting bulbs to friends to brighten life and provide ongoing enjoyment as they take root, rather than offering cut flowers. It extols the lasting taste and visual pleasure of bulbs and mentions the joy of watching them grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesel Bulng
Half Rates to Urbans Ohio by Baltimore & Ohio
On October 18 and 19 the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will sell excursion tickets to Urbana Ohio at one fare for the round trip. Tickets are good for return by October 22 1897. Proceeds support Union Veterans Union and Women’s Relief Union. For details contact a nearby B and O ticket agent or B N Austin General Passenger Agent Chicago Ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Baltimore & Ohio K
Columbus
Baltimore & Ohiorbr
Baltimore & Ohio
Grand Lodge of Ohio
B. N. Austin
Chicago
Ill
Carter's Herbal Ointment Promises Broad Cure
An advert touts Carter's Herbal Ointment as a remedy for eczema, tetter, and other diseases with many severe cases claimed cured. It also markets it for piles, chapped hands, and chilblains, priced at 25 cents and sold at Laubach and Boyd's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Laubach, & Boyd's Drug Store
Wood's Norway Pine Syrup praised by doctors
Physicians endorse Dr Wood s Norway Pine Syrup as a reliable cure for coughs and colds, urging its use to relieve lung troubles. The notice frames the syrup as a positive prompt action across cases, highlighting medical backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Feeding Horses Auction Notice by Winkler and Son
W J WINKLER presents a sale featuring a superior class of horses for those not yet supplied. The firm claims to be best equipped to meet demand and urges prompt response to avoid shortages. Auctioneers listed as Winkler Brayner and Shien rer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wineler
Brayner
Convention notes reflect strong Sabbath school work across Wayne
Proceedings cover two day sessions with reports from Sabbath schools and townships. Rev J H Barron and Rev A R Compton led services, with strong home department and normal work discussions. Officers elected include Hutchnigan as president and Cross praised for addresses. resolutions urge county and state Sabbath school support and thanks to hosts and workers. Public notices include political meeting notices and local society news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criley
Committee On Resolutions
Wayne County
Wayne County Sunday School Association
Episcopal Church
A. H. Cross
H. B. Miller
Clara B. Gepford
Nellie Wilhelm
Dr. Criley
J. P. Hutchigan
Shreve
J. H. Tschaniz
Dalton
Iva Brown
Orrville
Clara J. Gepford
West Salem
Treas
M. K. Gordon
Wooster
J. H. Barron
Mra
Nervous dyspepsia and Stuart's tablets promoted
The piece explains nervous dyspepsia as a stomach issue misperceived as nerve trouble. It cites Mr A W Sharper of Indianapolis praising Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets for relief from weakness, sleep problems, and palpitations, claiming they cure sour stomach and other symptoms, while noting a caveat about stomach cancer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Sharper
No. 61
Prospect St
Indianapolis
Ind
Stuart
Evry
Stuart Co
Marshall
Vereich
Shreve Blanks West Salem In 24 to 0 Baseball Clash
Shreve routed West Salem at Stout's Park by 24 to 0 in front of about 200. Cy Swaim pitched for Shreve, allowing West Salem only three baserunners to reach third. For Shreve Irve Wilhelm Mackey and Cully Wilhelm supplied support while Berry caught Swaim for Shreve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreve
West Salem
Stout’s Park
Cy Swaim
Irve
Cully Wilhelm
Mackey
Applecreek
Berry
Sbort
Youngstown
Local names linked in a land or estate list
Warren BR Locke and Letitia Hof acre. John B Miller and Flora B Gross. M Ross McElroy and Sue Booster. A Q Jarvis and Billa Switzer. D Blerley and Susan H Easter day. D KE Hostetler and Lizzie Bixler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren BR. Locke
Letitia Hofacre
John B. Miller
Flora B. Gross
M. Ross McElroy
Sue Booster
A. Q. Jarvis
Billa Switzer
D. &. Blerley
Susan H. Easterday
D. KE. Hostetler
Lizzie Bixler
Railroad Roarback Over Camp's Rakland and Wooster Line
A Massillon report on Akron Labor Exchange troubles is questioned as distorted. Massillon’s jealousy of the line is suggested, though not required. Camp will return from New York after overseeing major contracts already in hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H B. Camp
Rakland & Wooster
Massillon
Akron Labor Exchange
Camp
New York
University Lecture Course for 1897 98 at Wooster
Wooster plans the University Lecture Course for fall and winter with six entertainments priced 81, 50, and 2 dollars by seat location. Tickets will be available in envelopes at Proctor nail's drug store on and after October 27. The course is described as not money making and a major local cultural event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Proctor &Nail
Geome
Fine Union of Wooster Young People Meeting
The Wooster Christian Endeavor Union held a Sunday evening devotional meeting at the Lutheran church. Abundance was large enough to fill the auditorium and all joined in the spirit of the gathering. Rev J. G. Hoss, retiring president, led the event and introduced Rev W. L. Woodard who spoke on This One Thing I Do. Officers elected: D. A. Crowner president, Sophia Lyon vice president, Iva Hughes recording secretary and treasurer, Leanle C. Lawrence corresponding secretary. The Union’s constitution and by laws were distributed and the next meeting set for January 1st, 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H.arron
A.H. Cross
Toledo
Father
Isaiah
Zion
Misa Iva Brown
Rrville
Sarah Gepford
West Salem
Congress Township
A. R. Compton
Fredericksburg
Saltcreek
A. Dowling
Mies Grace Noss
Shreve
Chapton Township
Wooster Township
X. J. Smith
J. H. Sarton
Dalton
Sugarcreek Township
Bir
J. H. Techantz
Gon
Woostar
H A. Dowling
Burbank
J. H Barron
Republican
Srnday
Croges
Christ
W. W. Criley
R. Compton
Fredsticksburg
Dr. Hackett
Applecreek
Hackett
Wooster Christian Endeavor Union
J. 4. Hoss
W. L. Woodard
L’aul
D. A. Crowner
Sophia Lyon
Iva Hughes
Leanle C. Lawrence
Pile Cure Advertised By Circleville Notary Public
A medical note links occupations to specific ailments and features a testimonial from A F Calhoun of Circleville West Virginia. It promotes Pyramid Pile Cure and Pyramid Pills as safe, painless treatments sold by druggists, with prices and a request to send for a booklet on piles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Calhoun
Circleville
Pyramid Co
Albion
Mich
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George Limbi
Gerlach’s
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Orrville Milling Co
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Marshal Latimer
Otto Hartel
Smithville
Canton
Shermen
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Wm. Benty
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Blackleyville
Hunter
Newport
Ark
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Arkansas
Will Derr
Mansfield
Chas
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John Zimmerman
Bio
Gambier Collge
Kittie Conners
Pittsburg
Heffelfinger
Edler
Millersburg
Daisy Young
Capt
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A. H. Dice
M A. Troutman
Carton
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John Criley
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Mt. Vernop
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Irvin Frick
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Leo. Walters
Canyon City
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White
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Ada Donner
P. A. Itzel
Critchfeld
Milleraburg
James McGarvey
Canaan
Oi Lyman
Ritchfield, Jr
Mabel McElroy
Volant, Pa
Volant Academy
A. Simons
Canal Fulton
Fogleson
O. D. Hughes
Zimmerman & Co
P.H. Nicholas
Cleveland
the Archer
Will Mower
C. B. Mower
James A. Hamilton
Daniel Thomas
Fred Rentz
W. Bentz
John Light
Grant Street
Charles J. Kinney
Henry McCray
Mart. Clark
Riel Warner
Dill Landborn
Ashland
Will McClplland
John Zarle
California Exhibit Co
Winkler
Beebe’s
Mt? Eaton's
United States Civil Service Examination
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Harding & Co
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Craighead’s
W. J. Winkler
Pol Markley
Andrew Reid
Irvin Stevens
S. Biogser
E J. Ivocack
L. B. Bolag
Knate Nelson
Minnesota
R. E Dean
Wilmington
City Opera House
David F. Redick
Bourbon, Marshall Co
Maria Noggle
Wayne Township
Couchty
Jacob Kratz
Lever Street
John 4S Yarmay
W. KK. McElroy
Zone
Fulton County
Danobter
Mra Elliott Ely
Frank Gardner
Yoder House
Sis Moeth Shreve
Clinton Township
Salem
Swarm
Hoyt
Bertolette
Correspondence Wooster Republican
Sereve
Stont’s Park
Wacker
Chas Wilhelm
Fine Union of Wooster Young People
Wiliam M. Mekiee
Ose
al George W. McK&e
Springville
State OF Ohio
Insurance Department
Corusaees
I. W. S. Matthews
Mutual Insurance Company
Rockford
Matthews
Myers & Co
I Plain
County of Wayne
Owit
Bullbrook
Ina
W Gahever
W.H. Wiler
West Liberty Street
WM. Shrpier
Frederick W. Platt
Dillard & Fickes
Zeigters
B. Liberty St
Tional Humace Alliance
Clarines Suliding
McClure
South West Corner Public Square
fVopster
Quinby Room
Rich & Blough
the Wooster Sanitarium
Corner Market
Kofman Streets
Wooster, Ohio
UV. Thee
Creecy
Nes Coupe
Sanitariom
Scientific
SABLE
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WY. O. Beebe
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