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Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1899

Page

2

Ticket leads in Wayne County Ohio election list

A fragment from a 1809 issue shows a Republican county ticket with names for governor, court, treasurer, auditor, public works, and other offices. Notable entries include candidates for judge, commissioner, auditor, treasurer, and school or public service posts, with local place names such as Hamilton, Columbiana, Noble, Van Wert and Ottawa.

A Galdwell Hamilton Agee Court Bradbury Melganie Michae M. Sheets Ottawa Camdnon Columbiana Noble Et Public Worke K Anuffvan van Wert

Local Candidates Praise Frick and Fanck in Wayne County

The piece extols Protelior Jacopo Frick as an active 55 year old with 44 years in business, farming, and banking and lauds his community service from Wooster. It also touts W. Fanck as a capable Prosecution Attorney and notes his family, church, and honesty. Additional notes praise Acker for county recorder, Snyder for infirmary director, Christy for auditor, and general party dynamics ahead of the election.

Jacopo Frick Frick Cab Bs Mr. Frick Are Wayne Timdily Wooster Bus Relglbus Jacob Frnck Avery Wayne Countr Y W. Fanck Fanck Wright Presbyterian Church Fanck Wessiways LTS Acker

Roving News Digest of Political and World Events

A quick roundup notes growing Democratic loss of support, rail freight demand hints at higher grain transport costs, and likely wheat price hikes in New York and the East. It mentions Frank Groxer as Richard Groxer’s secretary, a Charlotte wedding, Philadelphia centennial plans, Wooster’s Y.M.O.Q.A. vote, Boer War arbitration debate, and a rush for lumber for corn cribs in Kansas. Also references Dom Paul, Quom Paul, and the Philippines shooting season forthcoming.

Rallrogda Fort New York Thisiounty

Committees Move Highways as Wooster Plans Street Project

In Wooster on October 24 Alylozi Cunningham secured access rights from property owners for the electric street railway to be built soon. Boards and trustees overseeing Cemetery Street from Ohio House to Wooster to the Experiment Farm met this afternoon to discuss the improvement. Samuel Taylor, confined a week ago, is gradually improving under doctor care.

Maddiscon Hill Alylozi Cunningham Proparty Cemetery Street Ohio House Wooster Experiment Farm Bald Aaid Samuel Taylor

Local notes recount deaths and visits in Overton region

Ane Much Gib er, no way notes Salieri, and town society gossip flow through the Friday publication. Henry Kelfinn dies near Overton on Sunday. Mra. D. Bipneman returns from Johnson County Iowa. Jas. W. Bandhman, veteran of the 16th Ontario, to Soldiers Home at Sandusky. funeral of Harry McClarran attended with Rev. John Gresser preaching at Lutheran church. Austin Brant to Wellington for a fire at his father in law A. F. Miller’s dwelling. goods damaged by water. Dr. Slankestiern of Orrville consults with Dr. Morgan. Apple cider and butter production totals reach 46,000 and 8,000 gallons respectively. Houstons from Olivesburg visit Mira. Dr. Morgan’s visit. Rev. and Mrs Martin Beck guests of William Stevens. Gideon Mowser and wife and Frank Campbell party guests of Lutzes. H. E. Baker visits Orrville. Shuey visits near Loudonville. Don’t forget lunch at Brown Bakery on election day. Smokers Yoder and Gerry were in Myersdale, Pa.

Henry Sandusky Harry McClarran John Gresser Austin Brant Wellington A. F. Miller Slankestiern Orrville D. H. Morgan E. BR. Houston Olivesburg Ashland County Mira D. H. Morgay Martin Beck West Lebanon William Stevens Beck God Gideon Mowser Frank Campbell Congress H. E. Baker Snd Daniel Shuey Martin Messner Loudonville Yoder Gerry Myersdale

Memorial notices strand through a crowded rural obituary page

Travis family mourns as Mr Barnes 76 dies leaving old stock of Barnes family. Maria Griffin aged 78 passes after long illness. James Martin funeral held from his home. Jates of Toledo and wife planned surprise birthday, telegram arrival delayed. Harry McClarran funeral attended by many, Miss Jessie Horn wed at Chestnut Ridge. News notes on local residents and visitors.

Travis Tray Rents Weoht Tharnea Mira John Rayl Graber Barnesta Willian Jates Toledo J. McCance E. M. Er Alex, Fitch H. W. Itomier M. L. Stophiet Aron Mre Frank Dile Maude McVoy Millergburg Sanday Abe Wi D. B

Mount Eaton Zephyrs Brought Home Bride Dead

News from Wooster and Fredericktown reports a series of small town notes including local weddings visitors and probate court activity. A prominent obituary details Dr. James Martin of Fredericksburg, praising his service, temperance work, and leadership in education and health before his sudden death from bile duct obstruction.

Settling Estates in Probate Court Hearings and Accounts

The Probate Court, with Judge John C. McClarran presiding, logged numerous estate filings and accounts. Executors, guardians, and administrators including Enos Moreland, G A Garlin, Jartman, John Fetters, Samuel Morr Jr, Katherine Diehl, Frances R. Lewis, Price Rosell, John Armatronic, Alex Carl, D. B. Good, M. J. Zell, John N. Bear, C D Smith, Achaash CG Smith, and others filed first or partial accounts, inventories, and petitions to sell real or personal property with hearings set on Dec 1. Bond amounts range up to $10,000 with appraisers named. orders to sell private property and real estate noted, and a loan fund order granted for Mabel Lance. Jane G. Dysart’s will probated with Marty Brown and John Dysart appointed executors.

Enos Moreland Samuel &. Rhosdas G A. Garlin Nea P. Carre G. O. Frits Samuel Morr Saile Kate Shibley Ema Shibley Jartman Et al Henry Zittmas John Fetters Stewart Craven Samuel Morr, Jr David Herman Ieel Katherine Diehl Philip Liebl Frances R. Lewis Newell Lewis Bond Albert Hoffman David Naftiger David Ecker Price Rosell I. H. Boggle John D. Armatronic Gilbert Searight Alex Carl John Aylesworth Beene David Gill Achaash CG. Smith Johnson Jane G. Dysart Marty Brown John Dysart Mahlon Roach Ye A. Hart Rev. J.co. Campbell Frank South Joseph South H. 8. Baker John Barnhart FE. F. Schott M. W. Wise

Band Organization News In Burbank Community

The Republican notes Mrs Ella Preffer and Mr Clark of Wooster visiting J K R Ogden and family last Tuesday. A marriage unites Bart Pero and Miss Sadie Myers of Mogadore at Rev H A Dowling's residence on October 22. Junior Epworth League plans a Cord Sapper at church Nov 4. Several local families visit, and the band of this place reports rapid organization with 15 members signed. Church furnaces are under repair and services postponed.

Burbank Ella Preffer Clark Wooster J. KR. Ogden Bart Pero Sadie Myers Mogadore H. A. Dowling Epworth League M.ef Jas Strenack Jr West Salem Palmer Homer E. Holmes Strenack Wilson Wille K. B. Overa Ashland Bertha Beech

Wooster Ohio Man Defends Ballot Integrity in 1899 Letter

J W Beyvant of Wooster Ohio writes defending ballot reading integrity amid claims of primary ballot suppression. He vows to vote per conscience, cites honesty and Democratic values, and argues against ballot box manipulation while urging qualification and service.

Woogten Democratic Committee Wayne County Jim Richards J. W. Beyvant

Watch Theft Allegation Linked to Columbus Officer Relatives Funeral

Wingers of Columbus, recently a city policeman, attended a relative's funeral a week ago. Leavers accused Lerner of relieved, arresting Shapidon during a surrounding incident. Gilcks pleaded not guilty this morning and demanded a jury. Leavers was present. Gilco was discharged. No cause found to believe Quick took the watch. On December 10, 1897, Rev. E. Church attended a contract event at 5.

Wingers Columbus Lerner Shapidon Marbing Aijary Leavers Glico Vers Qiick

That Throbbing Headache Pills Ad Promises Cure

An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Wife Pills as a quick remedy for sick and nervous head aches. It claims to purify blood, strengthen nerves, and boost health and offers a 25 cent price with a money back guarantee if not cured. Sold by Laubach and Boyd, druggists.

Ashland and Wooster RR meeting eyes securing balance

A Wooster Ashland committee meeting held Saturday in the company offices drew a good attendance. After a progress report it was decided to press for the remaining funds. Wooster pledged to do what it can to ensure the road is secured.

Ashland & Wooster & RB Woodter Wooster Tall

Bucklen’s Arnica for burns and wounds

A frigh tful blunder warning promotes Bucklen’s Arnica as the best world healer for burns cuts and bruises. Claims rapid pain relief and cure of sores ulcers boils felon y corns and skin eruptions. Sold by Haubach & Boyd, druggists. Two boxes guaranteed for 28 cents.

Haubach & Boyd

Oil well near Nashville ready for drilling

Special dispatch from Nashville Tennessee October 19 reports machinery for a nearby oil well arrived today and drilling is expected to begin in a few days indications are good. A drill at Bill will be shot Monday with the operation to start soon.

Ster G. Christy Christy Nashveliy, O Fleo al Lodi Wwe

Local News Snippet From Kendallville And Wadsworth Visits

Fragmentary notes show families traveling to Kendallville and Wadsworth this week. Mentions Bunyan and Mrs Bunyan visiting Mrs Pierce in Kendallville, Sprengs visiting relatives at Wadsworth, and others returning home from Lake Fork. References to ill health and a large gathering late Thursday.

Oredo Bunyan Kendallville Mra Banyan Charies Pierce Co. Spreng Hate Austen Irede Spreng Wadsworth Hebbel Lake Fork I'vegee Mansard Sanday

Death of Mrs Thorn: Longtime Wayne County resident dies at 57

Mrs Sarah A Thorn, wife of the late Mr Thorn, died in the morning at about 9 on Main Street. Born in Ohio, she was 57 years 23 days old and mother to four children, none of whom survive. A Lutheran by birth, she joined the Methodist church in 1884 and remained active in religious duties until illness. She was a gentle, charitable woman loved by neighbors. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 10 o'clock.

Refuoclican Fredericksburg James Martin Hiram McCance Harvey Kedett Josephine McKigney Bigham Milfernburg Compton Luke Milleraburg Cole Holmenville Carson Benton Shie McKinney Alblett C. BR. Compton Keys. Bird Disciple W. E. Shaw U. P O. ¥. Waters M. EH Lt. Travis Congregational Martin Board of Education Board of Health Wayne County Hantingdon (Inc Sarah A Kayas

Local Relatives Visit In Town This Week

Oct. 28 Mrs Butler and children visit relatives this week. Mrs A D Piper of Shreve calls on relatives here Tuesday. Mrs Ben Norton of Lyrain visits her parents in town. Mrs Wapler of Columbia visits her father. John Fortney in this Mira Will Fortney is sick Nosopy.

Butler A. D. Piper Shreve Ben Norton Lyrain Wapler Columbia John Fortney

Halbert and Zari wed in Seville home

Harold Halbert of Seville and Maud Zari of Sterling married Thursday evening at the bride’s brother’s residence. Attendance by Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Longsdorf of Canton. Notes note candidacy activity, illness recovery, cattle accident, travel plans, and local church notices including Ada Mark’s death and a forthcoming Canaan Cornet Band concert.

Harold Halbert Seville Maud Zari Sterling M. Longsdorf Canton Halbert-Earl Josiab Smith West Unity

Fireman Killed In Ladder Practice At Central Station

In McKeesport Pennsylvania on October 24 fireman Rosbrough was killed and fireman Maloney badly injured during ladder drill at the Central fire station. The aerial ladder buckled as it rose and toppled, breaking the ladder and throwing the two men from height.

McKeesport Rosbrough Maloney Central Fire Station

Local Rail and Community Groups Mentioned in Cobbled Note

A garbled OCR snippet lists entities including Columbus C and the Jackson and Huntington Railway in Jackson with capital stock 10,000, the Cleveland Barberton and W iberton Railroad with stock 250,000, and references to Ty club in Waverley, Lorain, Citisen é league in ville, Richmond Mutual Aid in Cincinnati, and First aptiet church in Greenville.

Columbus, C Jackson and Huntington Railway Company Jackson Capital Stock Cleveland Barberton Wiberton Capital Railroad Company Ty Club Waverley Citisen É League Ville Richmond Mutual Aid Cincinnat First @aptiet church

Kirst Prize at Sun Day School Branch Contest

Ohio won the first prize banner at a Sun Day School branch contest hosted by C T U convention. New Jersey placed fourth while a participant named Rocha Escond received top recognition. The event highlighted postal city efforts and banner awards for outstanding work.

Kirst Gentile the Sundey Ohio Roia Escond New J Pd Ochetap Cpostal Cit

Parker Maher bout marred by foul in seventh round

Syracuse boxer Ed Punk Duphorst fouled in the seventh of a planned ten rounder with Peter Maher. Maher heavily outpointed him as officials enforced clean break rules. Duphorst faced a brutal barrage before the foul and loss were recorded in Syracuse.

Syracuse N. Y Ed Punkhorst Peter Maher Mena Referese Duphorst Maher

New Dominican Consul Assumes Pomiatcan Post in New York

Senor Emilio C Joubert, the new consul general from San Domingo, has taken charge of the Pomiatcan consulate in New York. He dismisses rumors that General Horacio Vasquez seeks the presidency, stating there is no truth to such claims about the povarresrt government.

New York Senor Emilio C Joubert San Domingo Pomiatcan Senor Joubert Horacio Vasquez Povarresrt

Local Wooster testimonial touts Morrow's Kidneoids for backache

Wooster residents advocate Morrow's Kidneoids for kidney and back pain citing Mrs Theo Straub of 163 East Henry Street who reports relief after using the yellow tablets sold in wooden boxes for fifty cents at Proctor and O'Hair's Drug Store. Manufactured by Join Morrow & Co. in Springfield Ohio.

Wooster Morrow Theo. Straub East Henry St Proctor and O’hail’s Join Morrow & Co., Chemists Springfield Ohio

Wooster Market Listings Corrected by Craighead & Co

Corrected market notices list dealers in groceries and butter per pound eggs chickens and wool commodities. Wool wheat flour barley beads corn and related merchandise appear with prices and terms for the upcoming Wednesday October 9, 1899 sale.

Craighead &Co

Weat inghouse Electric hires two local graduates

FRED BUCHEIT, a sco d graduate, secured a stenographer position with the Weat inghouse Electric Manufacturing Co. in Pittsburg. Ray and Clay McConnell also landed jobs in the same city recently. A free one hundred page catalogue is now available.

Fred Bucheit Weatinghouse Electric Manufacturing Co Pittsburg Ray Clay McConnell

End Without Warning Daily Obituary of Mrs Julia Lehman

Mrs Julia Lehman wife of Agron 8 Lehman died suddenly at 10 am at the family residence on East Bowman street after weeks of ill health. Born June 21 1841 she was 58. She leaves husband and one daughter Mrs Anna Phelps of Waukesha Wis. Funeral 2 pm Thursday from home with Rev E Chesney officiating.

Julia Lehman Agron 8 Lehman East Bowman Street John Gelrgey Sohminck Bethany Baptist Chorot Jacob J Samuel Geltgey Wooster Anna Phelps Waukesha Wis

Does Coffee Agree With You From Grain To Cup

A reader letter praises a grain based coffee substitute. The writer notes initial dislike but after a week of use it becoming irresistible and states it nourishes children and provides a delicious healthy beverage for all ages. Includes guidance to buy a package and follow directions.

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