Local notes and incidents from Wooster and vicinity
Reports from Wooster and area detail a stroke and paralysis affecting Fredrick Schuch, a new library addition at Jos Wilhelm’s grocer shop, a six month old colt sold for 400 dollars to Chicago parties, and J B McLain leaving Dalton to pursue hotel work near the World’s Fair. Anecdotes include a street sweeper purchase desire, a large assignment by Jacob D Houser, a burglary at Bricks shoe store, and several local deaths and marriages.
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George
Chicago
Marwood
Remains Found Near City In Gravel Pit Mystery
Foreman reports human bones scattered two feet below ground near Andrew Branstetter’s property west of the city. Authorities suspect a murder or abrupt death with body dumped in a shallow grave. Remains undated and identity unknown.
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Andrew Branstetter
Edward Betson
High School Music Club Elects New Officers At Meeting
The High School Musical met last Tuesday and elected President W H Hubbell Secretary Cora Hoeizel Treasurer Clarence Creath Conductor Martha A Webster. Attendance aims to exceed last year, signaling vigor for the organization and anticipation of growth among young people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Hubbell
Cora Hoeizel
Clarence Creath
Martha A. Webster
Pretty Wedding Tonight at Parsonage in Wooster
A wedding will be solemnized at 5:00 PM at Rev W C Dawsons parsonage. Frank Young of Wayne County and Ella Best of Wooster will wed. After the ceremony they will reside in Cleveland and begin a life of happiness with invited guests and a wedding repast.
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W.C. Dawson
Frank Young
Ella Best
Mr. Young
Wayne Countian
East Cleveland Street Railway Company
Miss Best
Woosters
Lou Stevens
Cleveland
Columbus Day Celebration Unites City Schools and Civic Groups
Wooster observes Discovery Day with morning exercises, flag salute, and patriotic programs across six school buildings. The parade, City Hall gathering, illuminated bicycle display, and a street-lighted finale cap a day praised for fostering love of country and reverence for authority.
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Board of Education
A. Kk
American Mechanics
Fifth Ward
Wooster
Miss Harsh
Miss Dausman
Miss Barnes
Warner
Miss Crawford
Prof. Milligan
Fiora Muller
Grammer
Local Businesses and Names List from Wheeling Directory
A dense roster of merchants offices and residents appears, listing dozens of firms such as Minglewood Coal Office, Western Union Telegraph Office, Wayne County National Bank, Buffalo Clothing Store, Fisher House, and Bechtel among others, alongside individual names like Richard Morrison, J. M. Kalmbach, Wm. Shirley, J. T. Taggart, and Geo. Schuch. The fragment conveys a city commercial milieu with varied trades and social figures.
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Ern House
Stevens & Berbett
Odenkirk & McClarran
Geigey & Lehman
Horn Bros. Yoder House
Geo. Faber
David Nice
McClellan Brog
Quinby & Kline
W. B. Bryson
Mrs. Robertson
Peckinpaugh’s News Depot
A.V. Blackburn
D. W. Bechtel
Oberheimer Beebe & Co
F. A. McClure
George Kreiger
W.H. Wiler
J. H. Taylor
Sam Graber
E. Snaviey
Wooster Hol’we,Co
Zimmerman & Co
Buffalo Clothing Store
Andrew Massaro
Wm. Muschenich
Adams Express
Wayne County National Bank
Wmi Annat
E. Chatelain
A. M. Glick
W. E. Rice
A. W. Harrington
Wooster Brush Works
Fisher House
Goodman
Philip Deihl
George Young
John France
J C. Scoby
E. D. Fisher
Ad. Ellsperman
Holzel & Kaltwasser
A. Shibley
Laubach & Boyd Son
B. Barrett Sons
A Eta
Ode
Noting Nostrum Claims for Immediate Cure
The text touts Hostetters Stomach Bitters as a universal remedy for chronic disorders. It asserts instant removal of long standing ailments and promotes continued use to eradicate maladies including constipation, liver complaints, dyspepsia, malaria, rheumatism, kidney trouble, and grip. It claims to fortify feeble and nervous systems.
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Hosteter
Moved to Rhyme by Carrier Pigeons After Shreve Wreck
A reader known as H W K cites a Pittsburg Press poem about the Shreve railroad wreck, where seven corner pigeons hovered near the scene, two were captured then released, and the birds later avoided people. The verse connects the event to a religious message about Jesus Christ as master.
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H.W
Shreve
Pittsburg
H W.K
Ecclesi
Carpenter and Rug Care Ad at East Liberty Street
A. Siegenthaler advertises carpet and rug material pickup at 57 East Liberty Street Wooster Ohio. He promises strong spring service and short notice work with guaranteed quality. Call to consult for customer demand.
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East Liberty St
Wooster
O. A . Siegentialer
Unconscious Man Found Near Ft Wayne Track Morning
A well dressed young man was found along the Ft Wayne railway near the Catholic Church last Friday with severe head injuries and multiple bruises. He claimed to have fallen from a freight train and could not recall details. He carried brushes marked W H B and papers including a card naming W J Bender, a painter in Michigan City, Ind. He was taken to the Rodgers House by township trustees.
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St Wayne
W W W. Firestone
W.H B
W.J. Bender
Painters and Decorators Union
Michigan City
Ind
Bender
Toledo
Rodger
Simple Remedies and Shoes Highlighted in Ad
An ad promotes Syrup of Figs as a gentle remedy from the California Fig Syrup Co. It also touts Siegenthaler’s dress shoes with a note that their low prices will surprise shoppers.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Siegenthaler’s
Auburn man James McClellan visits after 38 years away
James McClellan of Auburn is in town after leaving in 1854 to California with a Wayne county party. He is hosted by nephew Jas W Christy, traveling with John Shretler. Other visitors include Mrs N Heisel of Cleveland and Rev EF YP Dunlap of Kansas City. A city ministers meeting planned Thanksgiving services.
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Henry Springer
van Wert
Wayne County
Franklandford
Meaver Falls
Mary Johnson
Washington
Ned Howard
James Mclellan
Auburn
Ind
Tere
California
Jas. W. Christy
McClellan
John Shretler
N Heisel
Cleveland
Jouls Young
North Bever Street
YP. Dunlap
Kansas City
Ts. Dunlap
City
4. W . Barrett
Orrville
Patent assistance and guidance for inventors and patentees
Trademakers provide advice on patentability and sale of patent rights. Full information regarding patents is available through the Patent Attorney in care of Wooster Republican at d62 and wi2 tf.
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Wooster
Colds Lingering Into Winter Warned By Local Ad
An old advertisement warns that fall colds can linger through winter causing catarrh or chronic bronchitis. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a cure for bad colds and croup, offered by Laubach and Boyd and notes winter footwear from G B Siegenthaler & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iale
Laubach and Boyd
Uncalled Letters at Wooster I O for Week Ending Oct 24 1892
List of uncalled letters includes Robt Anderson George Traster Mrs Trisoul Miss Clara Johnson O C M D Vanator W M Weilklin Jennie. All letters listed are advertised and show the date of advertisement. P M Metzler postmaster notes the notice is an official advertisement.
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the Wooster I. O
Anderson
Robt
George Traster
Trisoul Johnson
Clara McCarty
M.D Vanator
W MM. Weilklin
Jennie
Lb Metzler
P. M
Local Market Prices for Grain Produce and Provisions
A fragmented 1292 market list from Woostesr shows corrected bricklayer notes and prices for wheat rye oats barley flax seed and Timothy seed. It lists eggs lard cheese beans potatoes chickens turkeys and dried goods with variable per unit prices and dealer references.
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Woostesr
Harley
Neem Toes Glover
Paeweseons A
Cates
Timothy
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