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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1895
Page
5
A historical newspaper fragment notes deadlines for ad notices at 12:00 noon to insure same day insertion. It mentions Iena Morrors to be listed in the Daily Weekly Republican for entertainments, festivals and sales and warns notices printed elsewhere will be charged regular rates. The date indicated is Wednesday October 16, 1895.
The report claims of two West North Street children with typhoid fever are false. A four year old son of David Sparr from Plain's township fell from a gate Sunday, breaking his left arm. Dr. A. H. Hunt attended. Henry Conrad's funeral is set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at the German Evangelical church.
Frank Hall employed on the onion farm at Garden Isle was badly injured while hauling onions. He was caught between a building and a wagon, breaking several ribs from his spine. He is said to be still smiling at last report, with hopes for recovery.
John Bowers Jr and Daisy Tuttle pair with Jacob W Donald and Wra Matilda Tartman. Wo Detrich weds Mary W Lawyer Charley Sonson weds Elsie Olesvan. Geo L Bleine weds Violor Mary Naftzger. Benjamin 3S Pocock weds Natalie Hague. Alfred H Adams weds Flylvia Firestone.
Daniel Bampart an elderly West Salem resident died on the street last Friday. Two daughters of John Bargan of Congress aged seven and nine died within three days from typhoid fever. A seven year old relative visiting Rochester Va died from croup after visiting Orrville at Philip Souers home. James B Idle of Doystown died Monday from typhoid fever.
Kesg railway and Lake Erie & Western consolidate offices in Akron leaving only J H Sample and A B Miller in place. H O Dunkle resigns to head P and W. two B and O Akron Wooster posts left vacant. W B Campbell named division train master. E M Ryan becomes chief train dispatcher. A theft attempt on Ft Wayne No 4 fails after passengers are targeted entering the train, with thieves fleeing. Local ads promote millinery and hardware, including Silver Millinery and Besbe’s novelties. Plank and Gray advertise flour and stoves. The Weekly Republican office offers Cleveland Weekly Leader subscriptions at $1 per year.
Public notice lists uncalled letters at Wooster Post Office for the week ending October 12 1895. Names include Baldwin Mrs Ida McCo fa Byler Mr David Pries Myrtle Cohen Mrs Hoberteon A Calhoun Ho John Snyder Irvin E Ernst Fred Sterling lizzle French C M Waller John Lucas Miss Etta Vane tine Sal Rimmerman and others. Advertised letters require payment of postage and date of advertisement.
Kaumgardner of Toledo, formerly Wooster, unveils a new two story club house described by Toledo papers as a handsome Venetian style building. It features an 800 seat auditorium, stage with scenery and orchestra space, electric lighting, elegant furnishings, a 150 seat dining hall, kitchen, and a basement gymnasium billiard room and other club facilities.
A swift special train of two private coaches carried General Manager Joseph Woods and the Western division crew for a preliminary inspection between Chicago and Pittsburg. The 468 miles were covered in 10 hours and 2 minutes at an average 47 mph, with a 64 mph pass from Millbrook to Amfillbrook and Crestuimo to Millbrook at 60 minutes for 51 miles. The day also featured a Y P S C E meeting of Lutheran youths focused on improving their society and committees, leading to plans for better work.
Ohio and Kentucky Epworth League to convene October 22 23 24 at Grace Methodist Church Dayton with delegates by territory. Free entertainment for accredited delegates with $1 registration. Railroads offer round trip fare for all attendees Tuesday departure. Notables include Prof Reeder Dr Beiler Dr Work Bishop Joyce Dr Berry and Rev Russell. A chorus 100 voices an orchestra and Ladies Philhar monic Society participate. event billed as one of Epworth history’s greatest.
A fragmented notice advertises oil cloths linoleum coal buckets shovels and cotton dregs goods at Harpine and Co near the Court House. It mentions a large supply of prints for quilts and comforters and a cheap 170 batting match.
The Co K reunion drew many members and families to Medina with a free noon dinner on the school campus. John Snell was elected president, and wives and children were welcomed as members. Capt. van Doorn’s absence due to illness marked the day, as Col. A Wiley spoke and patriots recalled valor, war realities, and Civil War roots.
The Republic records the deaths of Ida and Mary Burgan from typhoid fever, with a funeral held for Mary Burgan. Meanwhile the Burgan family suffers illness, including the father, an infant, and Mrs Burgan. Other items note visits, illnesses, and local comings and goings in Congress township, plus political nomination for Justice of the Peace and local business changes.
An itemized schedule details freshman and senior matches from Friday October 4 to Saturday October 6 at the university tennis tournament. Pairings include Smith and Jones versus Panier and H J Jones, with multiple sessions across Friday and Saturday morning and afternoon. Notes also mention University Notes and Personal items, including Miss Jace Daniap and alumni updates.
Will of Jacob Repp filed for probate with hearing set for Oct 25. Wm H Smith filed deed of assignment from Geo and Elizabeth Holm. Martha and Wm Hott named executors of Barbara Bott. Appraisers listed including W C Orr and D W Eshelman. Dieters and guardians filed accounts. Multiple hearings scheduled: Nov 1 and Dec 6. Various administrators filed partial or final accounts and inventories.
All Around Wayne County reports Blanchard family returning to Canton from Mt. Eaton after visiting relatives for three days. E M Tanner reports harvests of 14,000 bushels onions and about 1,000,000 bushels potatoes with 75 lands. Kidd farm near by yields 7,000 bushels onions and large potato celery lots. Doylestown: Mrs Dr M J McElhansy of Greenville Ia visits son Dr C W McElhansey. Carrie Billman heads to Boston Conservatory. Rev A J Reichert returns to Greenville due to illness of brother in law Dr Wo Lert. Shreve: farm owners urged to lease land to known prospectors for coal development. Fredericksburg: T J Benson and wife celebrate 25th anniversary. Typhoid cases reported in Spville area. Wadsworth: Mrs W F Franks and daughter Helen visiting Doylestown. Rev Miller of Doylestown attends Normal entertainment. Mrs S Hommel and daughter of Rittman visit Thomas Albroes and wife.
The wedding of Benjamins Pocock and Misa igtella slague occurred at 6 p m at the bridegroom's parents home in Shreve with Rev F S Simpson officiating. Guests included both families and Wooster society circles. The couple will visit the Yoder House briefly before settling at 109 East Liberty Street.
A scanned Wooster market page lists corrected quotations for groceries and provisions from Frick & Tyler and Ornaighead & Mo. including butter, eggs, lard, cheese, dried fruit, potatoes, corn meal, and flax seed. It also reports live cattle, hogs, sheep, lambs, veal, and regional grain prices with New York and Cincinnati tallies and market open and close notes.
About 15 couples enjoyed a dance at the City Armory Monday night with a trio of strolling musicians providing the music. The wedding of Alfred H. Adams of Cleveland to F Sylvia Firestone occurred at 8 p.m. in the First Presbyterian church with Carleton Reeve of Cleveland as best man. The maid of honor was Miss Alice Firestone, bridesmaids included Misses Minnie Dutcher Lulu Palmer Bessie Johnson Miriam Hills. Groomsmen named Frank Haxter Will Saybolt and others. ushers Robt Taylor Willard Obliger and John Zimmerman.
Local notes from Wooster and vicinity report visits, guests, and social events. Maurer and wife hosted by Samuel Maurer. Goldsmith of Wooster attended business in town. Jessie Armor and Ida Rudy visited Wooster guests. oil drilling at Canton area yielded gas but no oil. Dr Hugh A Hart of Wooster dined with residents and attended a funeral in Wooster for L R Critchield.
In a letter dated October 15 1893 Rev C Schaeffer Woosten Ohio defends the German Evangelical Church against claims it seeks repairs to lure away youth. He asserts Christ alone feeds the young, denies plans for first carpet, and condemns opponents who claim German services are unnecessary. He notes 29 funerals since 1893 and affirms the church’s enduring need.
An advertisement touts the Pyramid Pile Cure and Pyramid Pills as a safe painless treatment for piles. A testimonial from Mrs. M. A. Hinkly of Indiana asserts dramatic improvement after using the products, claiming prior physicians offered costly operations. The ad notes prices of 50 cents to 1.00 per package and 5 cents for pills, with a free book available from Pyramid Co. in Albion, Michigan.
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