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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1892

Page

3

Sullvan Corbett prize fight stirs public interest

The Sullivan Corbett fight drew unexpected interest with many expected to ignore boxing eager for bulletins and celebration of Corbett. McNulty House in Askland, a historic hotel, closed by creditors and possibly to be remodeled under new management. Quinby Opera House opens next Wednesday with Heywood's Celebrities delivering a varied program of vocal and instrumental works. An effort seeks to collect names of all 1840 Harrison voters, noting only about 2,780/2,??? remain in the county and Wayne residents reflect change in 62 years.

Quinby Opera House Heywood America Gen Harrison Tippecanoe Harrison Wayne County Ashland County

Narrow escape at First Ward school injures seven year old

Nettie Mann seven daughter of David Mann of the Fourth Ward escaped serious injury during a morning recess when a heavy drilling tube fell from workmen drilling a well on school grounds. Dr Warren treated Nettie stitching three wounds on face and shoulder and warned the fall could have crushed the skull if it struck her head directly.

Nettie David Mann

Wanamaker Orders New House Mailbox Deployment

Postmaster General Wanamaker directs depu tizing postmasters of free delivery areas to install letter boxes at houses upon citizen request. The measure affects about three million residences already under free delivery and marks the era’s most significant change since Blair era expansion. Models tested for over two years are recommended.

Wanamaker Blair

Man Confesses to Insurance Fraud After Fire Twelve Years Later

The article recounts a man who confessed to setting a small house fire near Reedsburg twelve years ago to collect insurance. He admitted his guilt, saved most belongings, and paid back the full $350 after J P Van Nest recorded the confession. The insurer Glenns Falls New York consented to accept repayment and not prosecute.

Reedsburg J P. van Nest van Nest Glenn’s Falls New York

Grand Jurors report with multiple criminal indictments

The grand jurors reported before dinner last Friday discharging after investigating eighteen cases and examining eight witnesses, finding eleven true bills. Public items include Filla Pierce of Shreve charged with daylight burglary and larceny, Reed and Dill with daylight burglary and burglars tools, Ora Simmers with burglary and petit larceny, Albert Fouts manslaughter, Jacob Shakeley wearing a Grand Army button illegally, John Connelly grand larceny, and J J Slanker dead at his East Liberty home. Prohibitionists in the old 16th district plan a September 20 convention at Orrville to nominate a candidate to fill the late Warwick’s term.

Filla Pierce Shreve Charlies’ Reed Frank Dill Marshal Ellsperman Shaffer Ora Simmers Simmers Rowsburg Creston Albert Fouts Fouta Apple Creek Charles Eberhart Jacob Shakeley John Connelly 16Th Congressional District Orrville John G Warwick

Runaway buggy injures veteran Constable Patterson near depot

Constable A G Patterson, aged 74, was badly hurt in a runaway accident Tuesday evening when his buggy horse bolted near the 4K and UO depot. He was dragged from the buggy and taken home on South Market Street. Dr. J G McCoy attended him. He suffered bruises to the right side and back and a broken rib, with feared complications due to age.

A G Patterson Iie J. H. Smith South Market Street J.G. McCoy

Death of Dr A W Brown in Toledo

A telegram reports the death of Amos W. Brown in Toledo on Friday morning. Born near Apple Creek, he studied dentistry and practiced in Kegasas before ill health led him to live with his sister Mrs. Ely. Death caused by consumption. He planned to marry a local woman who cared for him. Remains were brought to Apple Creek for burial, with funeral held Sunday.

Amos E Cole Blackleyville Cleveland Newark Burbank Blachleyville This County McZena Ashland County Darlington Laselle Wooster Toledo Cay A W Brown James Ely Amos W. Brown Apple Creek Kegasas Ely Ife

Timber from Benedict Arnold's Philadelphia refuge offered

A relic piece of timber from the old Market Street building in Philadelphia, linked to Benedict Arnold’s treason, reaches Jesse McClellan with a letter and clipping proving its authenticity. The structure, demolished for a warehouse, witnessed Arnold’s stay and a 1780 mob scene, with Washington Irving later visiting to verify anecdotes.

Benedict Arnold Jesse McClellan Philadelphia Jess Philadelphia Press Market Street Delaware Schuylkill Jacob Hiltzheimer Benedict Armold Clinton New York Arnold Hiltzheimer Seventh Street Little House Washington Irving Washington

Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertised By F J Cheney Co

An advertisement warns that mercury dangers in catarrh remedies are avoided by Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo. It claims internal action on mucous surfaces and offers testimonials free with a price of 75 cents per bottle.

California Fig Syrup Co Hall F J Cheney & Fo Toledo F J Cheney & Co

Grand Jury Indicts John Connelly for Grand Larceny

John Connelly, a former clerk for J S Cuskey, sits under indictment for grand larceny after a summer robbery of a money drawer. Marshal Ellsperman located him in Fort Wayne Indiana and brought him back in custody. Connelly denies guilt and says he has not seen his wife and family since leaving them destitute.

Grand Jury John Connelly Connelly J S. Cuskey Marshal Ellsperman Fort Wayre Ind Ft. Wayne Elisperman

Allcock's Porous Plasters Advised for Household Use

A promotional notice extols Allcock's Porous Plasters as the only reliable household remedy. It lists uses from back and joint pain to chest strains and warns against imitations, urging to ask for Allcock's only. The text ends with an unrelated line noting an English election costing about $12.

Allcock

Names of Wooster area residents filed for publication

The list includes judges, ward and township officials and residents from Wooster and surrounding townships such as Franklin Madison Milton Canton Shreve and Clinton. It notes numerous individuals by name with wards, townships and villages like Wooster Plain Clinton and Madisonburg awaiting publication.

Martin Welker Wooster Jerl Saure Franklin Township Thomas Roth Smithville Rueben Landes Madisonburg Hot Lehman Madwenburg Lemuel Humphrey Third Ward Josiah Tally Canaan John Baker John A Lawrence Plain Township John Richards Fredericksburg Peter Emmonen Clinton Township Thomas A Brown George Keister Millbrook Abram Keister Irvine Keys Shreve John Hughes P J Campbell Congress John Dorland France Jonathan Lawrence Nicholas Plank George Iresh Adam Weller John Long Fourth Ward George Khromel S’aint Township Isaac Wells Preston George Quinby Wester Warren Quinby Wes David Kauffman Green George Wilcox Canstian Fair Vlain Township

Paroled convict Fred Roth to rejoin acting life in Ohio

Fred Roth the actor who murdered his wife in Wayne county years ago and was paroled last February joins Bakers Comedy Company in CoLuMate Ohio. He cannot leave the state due to parole terms and will apply to Governor McKinley for a pardon tomorrow, a move regarded as likely to be granted.

CoLuMate Ohio Fred Sroth Wayne County Deta Bakers One Barrer Roth Recsery McKinley

Indictment for Wearing Grand Army Button Named West Salem Hotel Keeper

Grand Jury indicts Jacob Shakely a West Salem hotel keeper for illegally wearing a Grand Army button. He appeared in court to enter a plea as authorities note his veteran past and claim he had no right to wear the badge but persisted under state law allowing penalties up to twenty dollars or thirty days imprisonment.

Jacob Shakely West Salem Sikbaitor Altis Shakeley West Salem L’oot Grand Army of Sons of Veterans Military Order of the Loyal Legion

Betteker Freed From Massillon Jail Under Mystery

John Hetteker recently released from Massillon city prison after arrival of a brother and a possible compromise with First National Bank officials and their attorney C. E Young. Authorities refuse to discuss the terms or reveal how release was secured.

John Hetteker First National Bank Massillon Chicago Massillon City First National C. E Young Betteker

Local Notices and Social Gossip From Wooster Area

Roaming notices list visitors and residents around Wooster including Mr and Mrs McGrew and family, Dr Wok OM tare, Mrs Grace stony, Mrs Ida Sweeney's Petersburgh trip, and Arthur Carr of Golft WW Carr in Louisville. Also referenced are events at the University and a police photo order for Chinese residents. an ad promotes English Spavin Liniment for horses.

J. M. Miller Sadia Samuel Metzler P. M

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