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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1895

Page

4

Republican Printing Co Notice for Advertisements

Printing office at 12 East Liberty Street announces copy for advertisements must be in by noon to insure same day insertion. Public notices list entertainments sales and programs, with regular rates applied if not submitted on time. Wednesday, September 4, 1895.

Republican Printing Co East Liberty Street McConpell Faber Spooner Zaring Sooner Jeffries FP. Eason Snavely James Dranner Yast Drennen Northwestern Avenue Yost Sullivan Stark East South Street

Local notes mix petty crime and small-town life

Sunday frosts and legal shooting are reported as light. Archer House managers Beyard and List closed the bar. County treasurer counts funds with city education officials. A burglarized Sunday school fund loses $2. Labor Day reduced post office hours. A caribou head gift to a sister, a runaway horse joke, jail visits on Wednesdays, and a free reading room concert fill a lively local page. Oyster, cider, and vinegar news close the bulletin.

Phéasanta Beyard & List Archer House Eli Zaring A. W. Blackburn City Board of Education Joseph Stitt Franklin Township United Presbyterian Harry Miller Hanger Clara Miller Robert Eagan Springville Repubblican Mt. Vernon B& AO Millersburg J.S David C. Cook East Union Township Anthony Leies H. Young Cedar Valley Warner Essick Della Miller Armatrong Station Andrew Massaro Fifth Ward Albert Rifle Marshal Ellsperman Jeffries Hertz Craighead & Co Heinz

Minute and Name Pairings in Historic Ledger

A list of paired names appears, including Philip Miller with Sarah McConahbay, P S Weigley with Minute 8 Shaffer, Dumont Norris with Laura H Hurst, Henry A Rosse with Katie A Baker, Hugh McAnaney with Alice Jong, Richard Morrison with Delpha Barden, S M Zeigler with Amelia C Sturn, and QDavid Lawrence with Sarah E Gselman, suggesting a commemorative or record-keeping excerpt from a period source.

Philip Miller Sarah McConahbay P.S. Weigley Shaffer Dumont Norris Laura H. Hurst Henry A. Rosse Katie A Baker Hugh McAnaney Alice Jong Richard Morrison Delpha Barden S. M. Zeigler Amelia C. Sturn Qdavid Lawrence Sarah E. Gselman

Balloon ascent and parachute drop set for Wayne County event

The balloon ascension and parachute drop will be repeated at Wayne County on Thursday and Friday September 1 and 20. The youngest aeronaut, a 16 year old lad from Ter Lto, will perform. R Eason of Springville operates a patent cider press daily except Sunday offering cider at 29 cents per gallon and six per barrel.

Wayne County Ait D Little Wild R. Eason Springville

Wayne County Fair Art Department Seeks Early Entries

The Wayne County Fair announces Mr. W. C. Beebe will manage the Art Department for September 17 to 20. The department aims for a superior fancy work exhibit and urges exhibitors to submit early entries to ensure proper space and display arrangements for visitors and exhibitors.

W.C. Beebe

Residents and visitors gather in Wooster notes

A long list of Wooster residents and visitors from Canton Cleveland Pittsburg Akron and Chicago are reported visiting or returning home. People travel for business visits family reunions and social calls while local officials and merchants attend to duties and events. The Wayne County Fair is advertised with three days of horse racing September 18 to 20 at the Wayne County Fair Association.

W. Q. Myers Canton Wm. Muschenich Toledo John Zimmerman Chicago Belle Knox Cleveland J. D. Irons Grill Pittsburg Edith Woods E. P. Elson Dr. R. Elson Jacob Mougey Mt. Clemens Mich Theo. Brauneck Speers McClarran Mt. Vernon Carroll Miller W.jd. McClure James E. Snyder Burbank Arthur Campbell Joseph Baker Massillon Helen Helyetly Shreve Soston G DD Hower Bishop P Os. Ibrg Florence M-Quigg Pana Margaret Eberhart Lovan Warren Bean Wellington Mies Jn May Spink Street Garver Frederick Lehriver Clinton Township Yoleo Hospital Arthur Gasche Webster, Canurp & Larne Co Akron Richard Mead Cleveland J’rexy Wooster Sterling Fuuk Sen Limer Fair Mary W. Morgan sMarket St Bat Wellsburg W. V London Brdie Mo Buckley St Paul Seabrook Lara Miller Ty George McDunela S.n Martha Ds Edward Sanders Canto Do Jennie Henry Ruas Ba Ton Fir County Commisserer Todas Woo Burok Gaston Treatil Tolm Johnston Long Lake Connell Wife Ike M Maceum Frank W Boston L'Enmsylvania John Ven Rowsourg Fathereu J. 1 van Nest Lenora Carr Bloomngton Gas City Marion Addie Finton Jeffri's W. Hithaum Gardner Noc Columbus Ed Napibers Mre Joba Stibts Street S Stern Sod Sorg Eddie Wid Artie D. I. Freedlander West North Street M. L. Spooner Jeffries Smyser Larry MecClarran McMilin Clays Mt. Gilead Ohio McMillin MicCormick Theological Seminary James D. Miller Creatine Miler Galion John Stark Mayfield Co. Stalk Wayne County Wayne County Fair Canton & Wooster Railway Co Cer Cleveland, Canton & Southern Road Cleveland Leader Nutwood Coal Company Justus Stark County CG. C. &S. Matc Ling Nutwood Coal Co Lebanon Cleveland, Akron & Columbus Applecreek Fredericksburg Fort Wayne Cleveland, Canton & Southern Canton Repository Reat ii Ag Orrville Dalton Coanoteri Wooster & Canton AAC C & SS Brice Cleveland Dispatch Irice A &C C. A Mr. Brice New York Iever Price Akron & Western

Subscriptions Offered for Cleveland Weekly Leader Ad

The office will take subscriptions to the Cleveland Weekly Leader at one dollar per year. Orders are to be sent to REPUBLICAN in Wooster, Ohio, with prompt entry and no further trouble to the reader.

Cleveland Weekly Leader Republican i Wooster Ohio

Dredge Work Uncovers Horned Snakes on Killbuck Bridge

County Commissioners ordered the tron bridge taken down to allow dredging of the Big Killbuck ditch under the Columbia road. D R Houser led the effort. Crews killed 17 horned snakes ranging from 18 inches to 3 1/2 feet, including a mother and 17 newborns that immediately struck at threats.

Killbuck Columbua Tron D. R. Houser

Retirement of Pittsburg cyclist Arthur Banker ends glittering career

Arthur Banker of Pittsburg, born in Wooster and son of the late W. H. Banker and Mrs. Firestone, retires from racing to focus on wheel manufacturing. In a career spanning four brothers in cycling, he won 37 firsts in 1894 with eight seconds and three thirds, claimed every championship in which he started locally, and holds standout quarter mile and track records. His prize collection valued under 10,000 dollars highlights a storied career, and while his retirement saddens many, the I A club will miss him most for his consistent victory carryings.

Pittsburg Wooster W. H. Banker W. Firestone Bowman Street Arthur Banker Wade Pittsburg Sint Steed Banker Rigby Cleveland Wioch Wyer Ittsburg Wits Rac Bankeras I. A

Uncalled Wooster P O Letters Week Ended August 7

List of remaining uncalled letters for Wooster post office for the week ending August 7. Includes names such as Miss Mary Rover and Mrs Laura McArthur with notices that letters are advertised and the date of advertisement. Also mentions personals notes and local society items including Mrs Handel and Mits Nieferc with brief community notes and a note of a lead accepted position in Avulege, Minnesota.

the Wooster PO Mary Rover Os Wouter Mits Bern Nieferc Nieffer Albert Lea Minn

Rural coupling, fair race plans amid railcar turmoil

Fragmented prose recounts a rural couple dispute on a train near Buddeyville, with a man dragged off and the woman supported by an acquaintance. The piece then shifts to Warrart the Wagsre County Fair, Sept. 17–19, highlighting bicycle events, prizes, and notable trophies. It notes big bicycle races at Wooster Fair and lists a September 18 bicycle program with multiple age and handicap events and prizes.

Peteons Pew &C Buddeyville Hiesareety Warrart

Cleveland Wyandotte: Brice Drives Wooster Line Scheme

Report from Massillon and Wooster details a Canton to Wooster railroad extension aiming to connect with the Cleveland, Canton and Southern line. The project seeks coal outlet access under Nutwood Coal lands and links Canton to Wooster, Akron to Columbus, with Brice and associates shaping control and leadership.

Advancing In Her Profession Miss Birdelle Switzer Praised

The Republican notes Miss Birdelle Switzer formerly of Butler now with The Wooster Republican and Cleveland Leader is praised as a promising young newspaper woman. She is active on the Cleveland centennial commission's women’s auxiliary committee on professions and industrial pursuits.

Republican Realmyn Magasine Cleveland Birdella Switzer Cleveland Leader West

Local railroad case halts encumbrance on new line

Judge Dowell issues a temporary restraining order to prevent H B Camp and associates from hindering the Eddy to Jeromeville rail project. Robt Eddy and Newton Eddy seek about 335000 in a suit filed by McClure Smyzer. The injunction allows ongoing construction and signals a broader East-West main line plan linked to Wooster. The matter draws attention to Vanderbilt rumors and Canton & Wooster Railroad activity.

E.S. Dowell H. B. Camp Eddy Clay Fielda Jeromerville Robt Eddy Newton A Jeromeville Camp Wooster Eddys Vanderbilt Canton & Wooster Brice

Wooster Schools Open With Strong Enrollment Growth

The Wooster city schools began a new term with higher attendance, especially at the High School, while Superintendent Haupert pledged to provide detailed figures soon. Saltcreek township voters approved township supervision unanimously after debate led by Geo D Dunham and I W Lachat. Supt E E Adair of Doylestown announced a teachers examination at No 3 school house, Wooster, on Saturday Sept 7 and urged other papers to publish the notice.

Wooster Haupert Saltcreek Township Geo. D. Dunham I. W. Lachat August Marthey Joe Winter E E. Adair Doylestown County Board of School Examiners Benjamin F Eason Eli Zaring Ames Bell Hilderbrand Horn Smith Sullivan Snavely Smylar Odenkirk Zaring Jeffries F. Eason Thiderbrand Fred Faber L. Spooner Messrs Smyser Odenkirk Teltars Faber Spooner David M. McConnell M. L. Spooner McConnell

France Relays Reunion Forms Permanent Group

About 79 France relatives gathered August 20 at Mr Rice home for their annual reunion. A permanent organization was formed with Mr Rice president, Mrs H H Warner secretary, S A Rice treasurer, J W France, J S Glasgow and Wallis Bishop on the executive committee, and Mrs W Bishop historian. The crowd enjoyed a bountiful dinner under shade trees, praising harvest and culinary skill. The next reunion will be at Mr Wills Bishop’s home on the second Thursday of August.

Daal Koel

Woman's Christian Association Opens Free Reading Room in Wooster

The Wooster Woman's Christian Association unveils a public reading room on the west side of the Public Square inviting all ages to study papers, magazines, and books daily from early morning to late evening. Gospel meetings every Saturday promise uplifting community gathering led by MiL. Barrett acting secretary.

Woman’s Christian Association Mil. Barrett Wooater

Crop Bulletin No 19 Reports Wide Crop Progress Across Ohio

Weather and crop conditions improve across Ohio with widespread warmth and rain. Corn and late potatoes thrive. wheat plowing near completion. pastures green. tobacco and meadows improving. Potatoes show some rot in places. blight and grubs reported affecting some fields. cider making begun. fall plowing advancing. buckwheat filling well. crops in northern counties maturing and ready for harvest in several areas.

Toroino Ohio Department of Agriculture Wayne Cora Wig Prairie Wooster Rittman New Berlin Judson Losin Holmes Ashland

Grain Market and City Politics in Cleveland and Surroundings

Grain market figures from Wooster to Cleveland show prices for wheat rye oats barley and other commodities with dealers Craighead Co and Frick & Tyler listing up to date per hundredweight and per bushel. Separately Cleveland records reveal political turmoil as W J McConnell and M L Spooner vie for city clerk amid repeated ballots, with prayers and civic notices noted alongside council actions and public works projects.

Wooster Wedgeway Frick & Tyler Woo le Plax Craighead & Co Hama

Melon Thieves Raid North Bever Street Patch

Mean Betty Thievine reports melon thieves raided eight melons on North Bever Street Monday night. They tore up patches and dug up three loads of produce. Councilman Jon Smith, returning from gardening, found the thefts and noted the incident in his residence patch.

Hubbell Bever Street Jon Smith Ap

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