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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1894

Page

2

Dalton Fire Prompts Push for Town Fire Protection

Local Dalton Gazette urges towns to build water works after a devastating fire that leveled much of the business district. The article links Dalton's loss to previous fires at Burbank and argues timely protection is essential for small towns. It cites Orrville as a model and notes sympathy from neighbors as Dalton seeks recovery and stronger defenses.

Dalton Gazette Orrville Dalton Burbank

Wooster Relief Effort Grows for Dalton Fire Victims

Dal ton council reports 11 families left homeless by the flames in destitute circumstances and must be succored at once. A relief committee led by Dr Sanderson Wm Lock and David McElhenny plus Mayor C J Harrold calls for cash clothing and food, with initial aid notes including a ten dollar gift from Price Russell. Police reinforcement added as town fears another fire and incitement to burn.

Wooster Dalton Democrat Dalton Council Sanderson Wm. Lock David McElhenny C. J. Harrold Price Russell Creston Masgsillon Hering Paul and Graze W.B. Humbergoer J. W. Foltz Z. T. Bultzly W. H. Stahl Town Building F. N. McDowell J. McIntosh W. H. Wertz A. Freet Wm. Stahl David Gardner A. C. Stuck J. L. Lugin Otto Hartél Robert Marshal A.C. Stuck Marshall Robert Stinson

Local Notes brings family reunions and county news

Ault family reunion planned at Charles Schlutt’s home in Marshallville on Saturday September 15. John Troyer injured his left arm threshing near Orrville. Mrs. Rebecca Brown of West Richfield visits son Edward and friends at Apple Creek. Tyler and Ficker become dealers in boots shoes and groceries at Blackleyville. Ashland fair to be excellent with improved buildings and advertising. Mrs. Philip Harmon visits son H C Harmon and family in West Richfield Summit Co. Who was the West Salem girl courted by John Lance of Madison County? Canal Fulton wedding of Rev William Ellett and Miss Anna Vanderhoof. Geese driven by dogs near Lupold’s scare horses. Orrville girls nearly incur tragedy. Maggie Cunningham Iga Royer and Laura Bair injured. Massillon council debates Farmers’ Telephone Co franchise. third reading failed. proposed 20-year term and rate details rejected. Wayne County Fair expected to surpass prior years. Cylotte collars at Cylotte cuffs at Hp at Buffalo Clothing House.

Ault Charles Schlutt Marshallville John Troyer Orrville Rebecca Brown West Richfield Edward Apple Creek Tyler & Ficker Houpler &Tyler Blackleyville Presbyterian Church of That Place Anna Vanderhoof Bailey Massillon Robert Lupold Wadsworth Maggie Cunningham Iga Royer Laura Bair Farmers’ Telephone Co Lucius

Grand Jury Advances Trials With Busy Schedule

Civil suits are set for trial under Judge Dowell as motions and demurrers are heard. The grand jury examined many witnesses and is expected to complete its term by Thursday evening with a docket listing trials from Sept. 12 through Sept. 24, including Potter vs Potter and various estate and corporate cases.

Dowell Joseph Beryard John Barnhart Frances E. Potter William E. Potter John B. Kintner M. B.ihbrig Benjamin F. Jordan Jacob Lawrence George Feightner Alfred J. Thomas Charles Graber Guardian Daniel Hupp Luther M. Koby Vai W Timothy Shehan Joseph Tiefenthaler Barbara A. Lepley John J’. Lepley Edward M Qainby the Wooster Gas Light Co William Clouser Mary Clouser William Snook Annie E. Weaver John Webb

Accident in Canaan Township Child Drowned in Cistern

Dague of Canaan township watched his two year old son play in the yard while the mother’s eyes were off him for about 30 minutes. A thorough search followed and the toddler’s body was found in a cistern. The tragedy occurred near the family home in Canaan township.

Dague Canaan Township

Veterans Parade Fills Streets With Uniformed Vets

PiTrTsauna Pennsylvania Sept 10 heavy rains and showers clouded day. A large parade drew thousands of veterans marching past 6th Ward School House Allegheny. McKinley central at campfire as Judge Long drops bid for commander in chief amid political charges.

Wooster Republican PiTrTsauna Smithville 6Th Ward Allegheny Nowhere A. Brexeman Stevens Dan, Hoff John W. Miller Jos A. Bricker Jos. W. Bricker Fifa McKinley Judge Long Michigan

Express Messenger Kerr Badly Hurt in B&O Frat Accident

Express messenger Charles Kerr of this city suffered scalp wounds and cuts to the hand when a box car broke down near the end of a northbound B&O train on the Wooster and Lodi branch. Conductor J W Myers saved Kerr from a possible fatal fall as the combination coach and express car toppled and split, with a butter and egg freight car also derailing. Kerr was dressed by Dr. Waite at Lodi and returned home by buggy. The wreck blocked traffic until 3 am.

Wooster & Lodi Armstrong Station Charles Kerr Kerr Mr. Kerr J. W. Myers Lodi J. F. Waite Gil Armstrong Chicago Junction Lght

City School Doings in Wooster Republican Notes Enrollment

A Wooster school column reports high and grammar school enrollments totaling 1,169 with 512 in primaries. New posts open near Fourth ward. Miss Warner’s position passed to a new teacher. Miss Dunlap and Miss Whitmore also noted. German and geometry classes get a temporary instructor, and teachers meet weekly to study White's School Management for practical school guidance.

Wooster Fourth Ward Warner Elizabeth Dunlap Miss Warner Miss Whitmore David Metzler Boxwell Law Wooster Township Fay Bowman Uoxwell Law Ned McCoy Wayne Township Roy Sparr Boxrwell Law Bruce Wallace Edgar Snyder Edwin Wallace Robert Bruce Blanche Myers Edna Schmuck Cora Schmuck Alta Ryland Elvasmith Etta Bowman Gertrude Reed Anna Blattenberg Mae McCoy Miss Fisher Lacy Miller Maud Shamp Miss Miller Eudora Kieffer

Fifth Circuit Convention Highlights Wayne County Candidate

Col R. B. Brown notes strong enthusiasm at the Fifth Circuit Republican Judicial Convention. Wayne county backed C. M. Yocum and endorsed John J. Adams as an ideal, learned nominee. Adams, Kenyon College graduate and 12-year attorney, is praised as capable, progressive, and able to engage the public vigorously in a clean, dignified campaign.

R. B. Brown Zanesville Taggart Freasé Ealay Tuscarawas Adams W.F. Kean Wooster Wayne County Judicial Committee Courier John J. Adams Muskingum County Adama Kenyon Ucollege Wooster University Granger Muskingum Bar

Baptist associations convene in New Philadelphia

The Wooster Baptist Association, Sunday School Union and Young People's Union held their conventions in the Baptist church at New Philadelphia with 50 delegates from 14 churches attending. Topics ranged from life of Christ to union work, with papers by J H Palmer and Miss Mary Murdock, and officers elected for each body. The next annual meeting will be in Canton.

Baptist Young People’s Union Mary Murdock Woostar Tribune Calla J. H. Palmer Seville J. A. Read Wooster Canton J. W. Ely New Philadelphia Baptist Association John Danner H. B. Schwartz E. A. Read Geo. C. Harvey H.G Baldwin Salem Sanday School Association J. EF. Campbell Marie Sweansy Young People's Union Elizabeth Ralston Howman

Akron storm damages armory and city buildings

A weekend storm at Akron unroofed the Battery F armory and damaged equipment, with the central fire station and city building partly unroofed. Prominent visitors included Miss Elsie Yoder and Orrville friends. Cleveland Central Catholic Association admitted women.

Cleveland Central Catholic Association Akron Central Fire Station

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