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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1894

Page

3

Advertising rates and schedule in Republican printing

The notice outlines advertising rates for the Daily and Weekly Republican newspapers. It mentions deadlines for inserts and programs, and references festivals and sales listings. The text is fragmentary but indicates publication on Wednesday October 24, 1894.

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Diphtheria cases and local notes from Wooster area

Saturday brief notes report two diphtheria cases on South Bever street while local life includes a concert planned by the George & Mongsy Band for Springville Friday. water scarcity troubles the northern city. sales, hospital visits, and a sheriff sale update many residents and officials in Wooster and Ashland county with multiple personal notices.

Wooster and region attend Baptist convention and local events

Notable attendees include Bek, James Fr Klepper, Captain Bates, and business figures like J. Brentzer as Empire House manager. Miss Jessica Connell returns from St Clair with Mr. James Elwood family. Rev Dr H L Wiles presides at Mansfield church dedication cost 43936.18 with ample subscriptions. Mrs Beals of Orrville found dead at 55, long heart disease patient.

Ae Baers Rae Theta Bek Frandson James Klepper Macias Y Wooster Akron Baptist Church Albert Smyser Ts. Guest J. I. Brentzer Smithville Empire House Akrdn Jessia Connell St. Clair Mich James G. Elwood Miss Elwood Fred Tescher South Send Ind R.H. Laubach P.S. Greehamyer D. L Moncrief Orrville Geo. A. Carlin M. McCauley West Salem A. P. Shie James Martin Fredericksburg H. B. Kerfoleus I. N. Hague Shreve Wayne County Medical Society H. L. Wiles New First English Lutheran Church Mansfield Daniel Beals

Adjusted Without Trial Land Condemnation Agreement

Probate Court discussed condemning land for West South street extension to Columbus avenue. Damages settled without a jury. City Solicitor Yost Street Committee and property owners’ representatives reached agreements. Key payouts included Curtis Van Meter 205 for 30 feet and property donations for sidewalk and guttering. Mrs Amelia Donnely donated lot 1671 for sidewalk. Mrs Elizabeth Van Meter paid 300 for section. Christmas heirs donate interest in lot 62. Edward Heater released lease for 10. City to grade street and install gutters.

West South Street Columbus Avenue Yost Frank Taggart Hossw Fonck John S Kobt Adair W. A. Wilson Kila McCurdy Mary E. van Nest Edward Heater

Wooster Social Night Highlights Local Celebrations

About 50 members of the Woman's Relief Corps surprised Mrs. J E Barrett and family with social chat, games, and supper. John E Smith toasted his birthday with a party hosted by local friends and the City Opera House Orchestra contributed to the evening. Mrs Elizabeth Leitner celebrated her 80th birthday after 60 years in Wooster. Adam Goetz's East Henry Street couple marked their first wedding anniversary with games and supper. Odie Schnuch celebrated her 13th birthday with gifts for the guests. Epworth League members tricked their pastor with a bridal party gag at the parsonage, serving refreshments. A Lutheran church Y M B E social and a church program for Observation Day featured instrument and sensory demonstrations ending with refreshments.

Ohio Baptist Corvention Tully North Market Street Bowman John Keasy) Bowers W. Platt Optician J. H Randall Yodar Reed C. Leyda P. I Pittsburgh John Graber Louisville Wooster S. RB. Honewitz Magnetics Springs Ojames B. Childs, Jr Perryaville Craighead & Co’s E. K. Geiselman W. H. Bradshaw B.M. Bevard J. W. Bevard C. B. Mower Frank D. Miller Leall Avenue Willenberg and Edgar Massillon John Zimmerman W.J. Brillins Misa Jennie McSweeney F.J. Pocock Calvin Armstrong Canaan Township Iowa Illinois William Lightner Dalton Lightner Wm. Muschenich J. W. Lansbury Earl Blanche Watertown N. Y J .W. Miller Beall Avenue Covington Mackey Georgia N Warren A .A Brooks Urrville Eastern Ohio Homeopathic Medical Society Salem Warner Earl Harrold Punxsatawary Lexington T H Kaynolds Canton Wm. F. Reynolds Detroit Joseph K. Russell Harriet Wallace Northampton Maas Tuesay Aimpflia Akron David Metzler Metzler Mabel Coe L’earnfe James Howard Cadiz A 13 Scobey Mary Fitch Fredericksburg Irvin George Reid N.L Royer Kk F. Christy Orrville T .S. Elser Kensington Minglewood Mary Murdock Morris Frank Miller Horace Carr Joseph Finley McClure Coshocton County Isaac Moowrer West Liberty Street Port Huron Mich Frank Mowrer W. P. Beck Pittaburgh Archer Kate McSweeney Allegheny John R Paxton D . H. Boyd Columbia City Ind Boyd A. Hi, Elouser McVicker Hotel West Salem J. P. van Nest J.B. Henderson Lancaster John C. Talbot Frank P. Johnson Cleveland Mr. Soupeon M Qainby Patrick Shay Shay Ft. W C. KR. R Lindal R. Myers Myers Cincinnati Ooster Sheehan Hamilton Anna Sprague Karthaus Mullins McSweeney West Party Sixth Street New York Ada Ted Nts J. Pressley Woman's Relief Corps J E. Barrett John E Smith City Opera House Elizabeth Leitner Fifth Ward Leitner Adam Goetz East Henry Street Odie Geo. Schnuch Gertrude Deakin Bessie Fryer Bessie Bradshaw Mabel Nice Louisa Quamby Lucile Rockey George Faber Harry Deakin Will Kramer Clyde Giant Lee Gregory Earl Plank Frank Messmore Haupert

Campaign meetings draw large crowds in Wooster area

Saturday events drew 300 to 1,000 people across multiple towns with Prohibition and Democratic speakers. James Scott failed to certify his nomination for Congress, while Gen J H Randall and others rallied audiences near the Court House and on the Square.

Tha E. B.eshelman W. Stillwell John McSweeney Adaie N Tps Oir Ge . H. Randall Court House Shibley Ider David McClarran J. H. Randall Handall Damarcus Sterling E B Fasherman Cosbocton James C Scott Prohibition Congress Scott

Meeting for hog purchasers in Wooster and Orrville

All persons who bought hogs from carloads brought to Wooster and Orrville by Isaac Lindesy are urged to attend a meeting in the Mayor's office Wooster at 1 o'clock p m Saturday Oct 27 1604 Farmers who suffered losses from hog cholera in the county should be present to discuss remedies and relief.

Wooster Orrville Isaac Lindesy

Tragic Freight Car Accident Claims 11 Year Old Boy

A boy aged 11, James William Klepper, died after hanging from a moving freight train near Lakaville. He and two companions, sons of Charles Klepper, rode between box cars until a limb was crushed. Attempts to amputate failed and he died at 10 pm. The funeral was held at Bethel church. his mother had insured his life for 895 to help cover expenses.

Han James F William Klepper En- Shale Waiter Clark Charles Ant Ft. Wayne Aackelbeen Pp Young Klepper Klepper Agent Leyda Scobey Mr. Klepper Pr. Scott Bethel Church Jimmy” Kiepper

Marriage Licenses Listed for Two Couples

George A Hopne and Alice Walton are recorded for marriage license issuance. Also listed are Thomas J Bechtel and Alice V Hall. The notice records two couples proceeding toward marriage.

Geo A Hopne Alice Walton Si Ii Westenberger and Sadies Alice V Hall

University Notes and Personals Highlights

University notes report ranaway boss Mc Elroy will use crutches for days. Frost meeting Notegtein in class. Lester istown leaves for Macalister University. Jay Miler to Cincinnati Law School. Joss W. Fanck seeks prosecuting attorney post. Heating repairs leave chapel cold. fraternity editors chosen. Miss Cornell named editor in chief. Phi Gamma Delta convention set for Oct in Columbus. visitors Edgar and Wittenberg. Sophomores beat Preps 26 to 12. socials honor Edgar and Willenberg. campus events and entertainments listed.

Lester Istown Macalister University Jay Miler Bellefontaine Cincinnati Law School Joss W. Fanck Fanck Shetae McClellan Kappas Cornell Phi Delta Ed. Balgly Delta Taus Harry Cunningham Betas Huston Platter I’hit Gams C Heasley Alpha Taus A. Wiley Miss Cornell Ed Maltsly Ed Haltzly Miss McClellan Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity Columbus F. O. McAllen Wogster A.B Marshall First Presbyterian Church East Liverpool S’. of Des Moines Missen

Lodi Cyclist Injured After Horse Incident

Oct 22 Will Fleming, a bicycler from Lodi, was struck by a horse after it shied while he rode nearby. He sustained a severe abdominal wound and was taken to Battle Creek Sanitarium, where his mother, an inmate, is also ill and not expected to recover from the shock of his injury.

McClure Congress Holmes County Goldier Woosten American Daily Advocate Reiment Advocate Enos Pierson Seo Haney McClarran Wx. H.wooplann Livut Speers McClarran San’. Merzer Postwater Richards Avotsta Mica Will Fleming Lodi Fleming Battle Creek

Ohio Haptist Association Opens Session at Methany Church

The opening session of the Ohio Baptist Association will be held this evening at Methany Baptist Church on North Market Street. The association has met Wooster more than any other congregation, with this being its seventh gathering since the organization formed 42 years ago.

Ohio Haptist Association Methany Baptist Church North Market Street Wooster Hethany Baptist IAA

Unclaimed Letters Advertised at Wooster Post Office

List of uncalled for letters for the week ending Oct 20 1854 includes Cosgrove Miss Mary Stanly Mrs Mary Fisher Miss Evia M Waniahn Fugrne K Franks Michael Wilson Sarah Lawrence Mrs W Wilson Alsa Giadie McHey Miss Ettie Williams Wr Kate Patterson Mrs A H Witaus Mr Persons calling for unclaimed letters must say they are advertised and give the advertisement date JOUN F Marcnano I M.

the Wooster I Cosgrove Mary Stanly Mary Fisher Evia M Waniahn Fugrne K Franks Michael Wilson Sarah Lawrence Wilson Alsa Giadie McHey Ettie Williams Kate Patterson F. Marcnano

Lodge Lodges Muster Night and Masonic Celebrations

Muster night of the W R E C of Given l'est features business matters as Mrs Edith Sweensy nears completion of district inspection. Temples of Rathbone Sisters named, Wooster Temple prospers with nightly work, and Locust Post hall to be renovated. An orchestra in Shreve prepares first public appearance Thanksgiving for Shreve Post. Masonic event honors exalted Royal Arch recipients Christian Bauhof and Frank Richenbach with jewels. many visiting Companions attend.

W R E. C Given L’est Edith Sweensy W. H Supreme Lodge K.of Pall Temples Ofythian Sisters Rathbone Sisters Wooster Wvy Denny Shreve Cnet R. Wayne Rabekah Lodge Masonic Hall Christian Bauhof Frank Richenbach Orrville Benjamin Eason W. W. Firestone Daniel Funck George J. Schwartz

Wooster urged to back Millbrook rail route push

A long dispatch from Clayfields reports Moilan township trustees approving plans for a railway from Austen to Jeromeville with full speed. Track and grading advance toward Ashland before freezing weather. Camp plans two route options via Shreve or Millbrook, with Millbrook favored to spur Wooster rail connection and a local clay plant. Jeromeville gains two grain elevators, rising real estate, a hotel for 23 boarders, and a growing boom as pile driving begins for crossings. An unknown man killed by cars near Milton Switch is buried in Ashland with unidentified causes and probable highwaymen theory.

Maddy Jerome Forks Jeromeville Ashland Camp Aaland Wooster Shreve Millbrook Pennsylvania Railroad Pennsylvania Millbrook Siding Laia Tog Wan Columbus Road Austen Craig John Austen Jerome Dutch Gap Akron Mahican Township Toledo Milton Switch Killbuck Wooster and Coshocton Celina Nis Lima Railroad Prakemas Tne Kepl Blican Erie Ees Brink Killouck Ohio Glassaays Town

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Athefes Zaat Liberty Ptrett Bever Street George & Mongsy Band Springville Lorenzo D. Cornell W. D. Priest ZL. D. Cornell Sheriff Smith Epworth League Capt. Alcock J. G. McCoy J. E Barrett A. L. Snively Yoder House Emma Hagerman Geo Hurat Madisonburg Neighhood Ashland County Jones Isaac Heffelfinger Otto Miller Wooster University Millar Ileia Sita Baptist Convention Aert Blican Grant Street Adams Express Loudeeville Council Chamber Young Woman's Christian Temperoe Union Bath Bowers East North Street Comlain Jeffries Marshal Elserman Robert J. Smith Lake Talbot Highland Park Wayne County Lebanon E. G. Krause Coal Co Wm.Budd Jalashle Coallands Selders Farm Sonnbaker Lros Muassillon A. L. Kuhns Co. D Q. N Ung Buffalo Clothing House Go ‘Prson Als Luta Jackson J. H. Bush John Vigor Geigey Bros A. McDonald W. J. Mallingons West Lebanon T. B. Keeler Col Charles Sprague Chas. F. Bond Beaver Falls W. D. Myers Minnie Eberly Social Notes Craighead & Co Buffalo Herrick Alisa Robert Dal Adies Dave Mary Wertz Kauffman Corners Plain Township Bracleyville Big Prairie Wayne Co James Scott Fon Alexandria W. W. Wallace T P Newton Newark Advcacate Tuscarawas County T Tg Asi Court of Common Galehouse Chippewa David Derr Greene Township Neal Pattergoh Con i Heen Kobt J. Smith Wopatar Charles Landaw Sd Ward Yost Baker Greebe Ira Miller Milt. Edgell Union Township Er M. McDowell Sugar Creek Ites A. Clinedingt France M. Lautenschlager Jacob Long Sth John D. ‘Armstrong Salt Creek Township Joseph ‘Froxel Chester Township Douglass A. P. Neal Congress Township H. M. Blattenberg Ween Harbaugh Baughman Township Oh R. Bowman East Union Township Devi Martin G. C. Blosser Paint Township John Neiswanger Hisxy Stotler J. M. Met Jacob Worst McClure Smyser John C. Morr Dowell Ood Samporter Joseph Hostetter Newark American Theo d Holmes County Farmer Auns Enosierson Beloy Falmes County Farmer-Newark Advocate zAea Hiltoff Amer Ranaway McElroy Prof Notegtein Mane Decca Concert Co O. J. Pritchard Alpha Tau Mrg.g. VW Ryall Thetas Phi Gams Kk. E. Breece Delaware East Larwill Street Miss Deer Edgar and Wilenberg Massilion Missey Edgar Willenberg Dysert Curry Ross Thomas Taylor and Johnson Megsra Laltaley Buffalo Clotittnyy House Lodi Bicycler Katally Hart Lodge Lacomes BorraLo Clothing House Mra Wm. Robertson’s Buffalo Clothoing Orestoin la Bros. Pickling Works Sooster Correspondenca Wooster Rafunlican U.S Dr Price Jacob Durstine Hartman & Durstine Durstine Oatsco Teale Dourstine W22 Lumber CO White's Thring Lk A Leiby Prest Marshallville JL Zaring Clerk E.K Adair Doylestown Luther Payne Cotper North and Bever Streets Swvwooster, O Mrs. Stephens Millersburg David Minser and W. H. Wiler Grain Market Woosthe Frick & Tyler Leeds Ley Bhead & Co Lisenty Fogpato Philadephias Best York Lamba Thy Wm Shane West Obadiah Morgan Rochester EL P. Ree & Co McCay W. O. Beebe Sapien Harry Gaelley Archer House Griffin Griffin’s Bricks Block Golf Capes Wooster, O
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