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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1895
Page
4
Rejoicing over a railroad at last with great parades and ample speeches. Wooster and Wayne County turnout was large, thousands were warmly received. The camp railroad should be extended to Ashland Wooster and beyond as a general demand.
The Mohican township village of Jeromeville held a grand celebration on October 9 1893 for the completion of the Camp railroad. A 40 person Wooster delegation joined locals and Wayne and Ashland county residents in a lengthy parade. Speakers praised Camp, the trustees of Mohican, and urged extensions toward Ashland Wooster and beyond. The event featured a large crowd, a Maple Grove Band, and a record turnout from nearby townships and towns.
In Jeromeville a railroad celebration featured speakers like Capt. J H Kauke and Charles Gould, praising the project and its history. Mr Michael Booth joked about not belonging to a certain class as villagers celebrated, with a closing parade and a 30 minute train delay on the return to Wooster.
A Sonnenberg special reports a quiet close to a week of Mennonite conference and Sabbath school events led by Rev. Van Der Smissen, Her. Krehblebl, Rev. Lehman, and Rev. Alleach. On Sunday October 6, Mission Day featured sermons, a letter from an Attapahoe chief, and activities for children to encourage mission work. Attendance peaked during the day and declined in the evening.
Easton reports nearing completion of the creamery with cream ready soon. Stockholders will meet at the creamery building on Saturday. David E. Sheets and family, from two farms north, celebrated his 77th birthday. Chester Marshall, B&O agent, takes a vacation. New siding on Dr Stepfelds’s recently purchased farm house. C Lynch and visitors from Elyria. Sheriff Garver's deputy inspected the David Long property. Frank Waltz, Jacob Hartel, and N E Adams named appraisers. value set at 7.6. J W McElherne finished sowing wheat last Thursday. U B congregation appoints minister after no show. Devon cattle pass through from Akron to Orrville. Miss Tillie Schandel improves after insect sting illness.
Reading 10010 interest grows with weekly gospel meetings. Saturday crowds filled the room at 7:30 p.m. and devotion continues with pastor sermons, women’s association drives, and venue use by Methodist trustees. Local visits include Will Gray Nellie Horn and Saal relatives.
Westminster church considers a call to Rev. S Hall Young to succeed ref. E. W. Work. The Middle Preps lead in organization. daily chapel choir forms with Ophia Lyon and W. W. P. Hot among singers. Freshmen beat Juniors 10 to 0 in a practice football game as A. Kreig seizes a new post in Cannonsburg. A large Savannah academy lecture group is planned with Bain, Malloy, Dr. Beaver, and more.
University notes record E A Beck 1896 improving and a sophomore social at Miss Fannie Glenns Bloomington home. C E Shields 1895 writes from Spencer Ohio enjoying work. H H Johnson who finished junior with 06 has entered U of P and sends greetings. Middie Praps hold a social in room 18, 28 in class electing Prof Dickason honorary member. Presbyterian Lyn Week election discussed Wooster delegates support. Woman's Building work progresses toward roofing. Mina Andrews to Wooster for music studies. Profs Bennett Kirkwood to lecture in extension.
Central Presbyterian church Akron hosts Dr Seovel on sacred history versus secular. Major Dane to open University Lecture Course Nov 4 at City Opera House on Great Naval Battles. Knight visits chapel. five volumes added to reading room library. Senior Preps elect officers. YWCA Ohio convention topics in New Concord Oct 24 28. Football schedule lists 10 games starting Oct 19. Experiments at Wooster University medical college Cleveland study diphtheria and typhoid germs life in fabrics and water. Chicago scientist notes Lake Michigan water germs up to 90 days.
Thursday’s Daily notes Charles H Hoyt’s farcical work A Band of Keys continues to captivate audiences. Ada Bothner delivers a standout soubrette performance with strong musical numbers. The article previews Yale company’s production of a romantic drama with lavish scenery and period costumes, promising a major show with an ambitious, historically accurate production.
Reports from Wooster and other areas warn typhoid risks rise with drought and poor water. Doylestown and Medina editors urge precautions including boiling well water and burning rubbish to prevent spread. State Board notes most cases stem from well water and outdated sanitation.
Orrville's central Ohio fair drew about 8000 visitors on Thursday, with the Orrville and Marshallville buggy makers showing strong displays. The event featured Charles Kilpatrick the one legged bicyclist, a grand stands act, and several large museums plus carnival games. Massillon fans celebrated W D Snyder's victories in one and three mile bicycle races despite handicaps.
Wayne County readers are notified of upcoming church events including the Hee Bastana Synod annual meeting at Trinity Lutheran Akron October 16 to 21 and the 14th annual convention of the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society October 17 and 18. Delegates and officers from Wooster Smithville Reedsburg Orrville Wooster and Washington state are listed with contact addresses for participation.
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