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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1897

Page

2

Wooster News Briefs Highlight Local Events

Friday and weekend items from Wooster cover coal delivery, Prohibitionist meeting, University Extension activities, a 85th birthday celebration, church festival success, Women’s Christian Association plans, local construction by McClure & Co., and upcoming Farmers Exhibition events. Also notes on court actions, personal visits, and community notices across Wayne County.

Deaths of W. Q. Yost and Edith Weiler

The Wooster area recalls the death of W. Q. Yost aged 78 at his Reedaborg residence with funeral pending. Edith Weiler of Salt Lake City, a former private secretary to the World's Fair Commission, dies at age noted in Salt Lake Herald. a cousin of Lt. J. P. Van Nest and kin to pioneer Mormon bishop Jacob Weiler.

Mra W. Q. Yost Wooster Reedaborg Henney Edith Weiler Salt Lake Edith Weller Salt Lake City Unaorld’s Fair Commission Chicago Utah Bureau of Information Jacob Weiler Mormon Church Smithville This County Lteat J P. van Nest

Boys Deliver Tip Leads to Arrest and Fine

Two 10 year old boys Miller Wile and John Landis spotted a man stealing from a wagon on South Buckeye street and alerted Marshal Latimer. The suspect was captured with a robe later identified as property of I. J. Bechtel. The pair recovered $338 on the men and a wagon full of suspected stolen carpenter tools yielded further loot. The men, John and Tom Malley, were arraigned, pleaded guilty, fined 45 each plus costs, and ordered to leave the city.

Miller Wile John Landis Buckeye Street Duggy Archer House Landis Wile Marshal Latimer I. J. Bechtel Franklin Township Hall Youpvgstown John Tom Malley Sanday Jeffries Munday Latimer

Public Official Attacked in Wayne County Suit Challenging Appointment

Alfred J. Thomas sues to test the constitutionality of a General Assembly act that authorized James A. Newhirk to be appointed court stenographer. The petition claims lack of warrant and authority, lacking jurisdiction to appoint or administer oaths, and questions Wayne County tax powers. A. H. Peckinpaugh and A. W. Blackburn are named as defendants due to their offices, with requests to restrain salary payments and prevent tax levies or expenditures under the act. The case seeks broader relief against the act’s enforcement. Additional notices include a sale at John B. Ellett’s sale barn in Wooster for horses on Sept. 18, 1897, and unrelated product promotions.

D'Niess Cally Wilhelm Joe Kunkle Smithville Wayne County J T. Wisner Frank Hower W. W.wallace Mation Stonch Glasgow Tev FE KteMer J H Dickason Murray & Mack Armergyre Piingaia Avery Samal Morr, Jr Morrland Will Armgrong Wilkin Lliance Orrville Blaine Heshberger John Heshberger Chester Township Farmers W. R. Spooner New York City Knights of Honor Archier House H. J. Collins Edward Casper Wogaster Orrville Fair McKinney Kandy Hunter & Dilgard Hunter Akron Dilgard Yoder Daniel T. Steiner Milton Township Daniel D. Steiner Milton Town Ship Hte Bepto Alfred J. Thomas James A. Newkirk Thea General Assembly Ohio New York Jamern A. Neukirk Wayne A. H B. Peckiepaugr A. W Blackburn James A Newski Peckinpaugh and Shlackburn W.L. Snyder Union and Elaware County John &. Ellett’s Pew Sale Wooster Thureday John Gale F. R. Cort

Many Meetings Of Many Kinds Of Local Interest

The article itemizes a three day series of religious conventions in Blachleyville and surrounding towns including Disciples Of Christ, Missionary Societies, and Young People’s groups. It lists devotional services, sermons, addresses, reports, and officers for the Mansfield and Wooster districts, with references to conference leaders, ministers, and participating churches and parishes.

The Disciples of Christ Blachleyville Lord’s Day A.M. Bird Griffith H.S. Baker W. L. Woodard Shrave Wooster Lottia Everbard Mrse Millersburg Canton Fredericksburg Savanash Sintton Indianapolis W W. E. Shaw Kev K . McCrea Vondale J. 3. Campbell D. D J. E Springer Savannah WH Hubbell Dalton Rafs H. Maharry F T. D. Hiddle Iteria Carrie Proctor Mansfield Della Eckharit K'45 Caroline

Pyramid Pile Cure touted as direct local treatment

An advertisement extols Pyramid Pile Cure as the direct apply to the affected area for piles. It claims fast relief with no poison, lasting cure, and cheap, quick results, urging readers to buy at 50 cents to 1 dollar per package and to request a free booklet from Pyramid Drug Co.

Bor Pyramid Drug Co Albion Mich

Fourth Convention Closes with Thanks and Sermons

Holmesville hosts the next meeting as resolutions honor outgoing officers the League of Maryland hospitality and Reverends Barnett Smith and Scarborough. Clara Derr and Grace Morgan from Smithville offered solos and recitations while Hey Smith from Wooster preached on belief and works. Benediction ended the convention. Florence C. Franks, secretary, lists 105 members.

City Park Wooster Ohio Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Orville Applecreek India Africa Missorachea Mansfeld Perrynville Woman's Foreign and Home Missionary Society of Woosters Epwort League Eoworth League Wooatat Sab Morrland D. Barnett Oriyille Earth Colossians Geo. i Wanee Wooker M. T. Scarborough Barnett S. Dj Metzler Syorrland Kidd Readiatt Jove League Waters Joseph Correll Gladys Etta Franks J. M. Bushey Holmesville Esta Knoble Dean Barnes Fredericksburg Minnie Bushey Rey Johnson Smithville Effie Richenbach Miss Whitmore Ruth Smith Epworth League Lula Bales Apple Carrie Banman Rhoades Thepworth League Deaconess Anna Ober Fred Maurer Epworth Herald Western Christian Advocate Pontthens May Verna Correll Grace Ray Anna Blattenberg Sias Maud Hess Angele Ernest Sobast Jeannette Meadl Earl Brenneman Florence Frost Sherman’ Ker Squthvile Estella Kean W. W. Newatatter Morriand Ipsopie Moryland Smith O. W. Waters Clara Derr Grace Morgan Scarborough Hey. Smith Florence C. Franks

Shreve Defeats Millersburg Crack Team in Tight Duel

The Sept 11 football clash on Shreve’s home ground features Mackey’s pitching and Perry Kelster’s sharp second-base work. Both teams win four games apiece and plan a likely rematch at Millersburg. Umpire Newell presides as fans cheer a game full of high and low moments.

Shreve Millersburg Mackey Manson Hore Perry Kelster Inulogs

New Grain Coffee Substitute Gains Grocery Shelf

A new preparation called GRAIN, made of pure grains, is placed in grocery stores as a coffee substitute. It suits delicate stomachs and many cannot tell it from coffee. It costs about 3 cents per half, with children able to drink it safely. Ask for MAIN O dwart.

Burnham Allen Allen 3 Uimsted, la Roy N.Y Dwid

Farmers Exhibition and Sales Day Plans in Wooster

Saturday's Daily reports the Farmers Exhibition and Sales Day in Wooster set for September 23 and 29 with strong mayoral support. Committees for general arrangements finance publicity decorations and invitations are organized with members named. The two day event will feature farm product displays on day one and sale of remaining exhibits on day two, with published price offers from local merchants for top displays and selections.

Wooster W. O. Beebe Harry McClarran I. N. Kieffer David Nice Fred Faber George Plumer, Jr J.P. van Nest al Mowrer Julian Jeffries Frank Hoisgrain George Kettler E. K. Gateelman Odenkirk Henry Haller E. K. Geiselman H. B. Odenkirk E. M. Bevard W. B. Bryson Forbes Alcock Lake F. Jones W. H. Robison Geo. Prnmer, Jr Joe Sullivan al. Mower C. F. Schuch Bolus J. M. Quinby J. Kt. Zimmerman Emmet Lee Geo. Krelger Andrew Keld B. B. Odenkirk Geo. Kettler J. Shives Geo. I. Woner J. P. van Neat P. C. Given A. D. Metz M. Smyser E. K. Getselman Maglo—teo. Plumer, Jr W.C. Myers Steve Smith W. A. Wilson Xvam Tysadar Pianga Flere K. Gesselman Craighead & Co al, Mowrez Aabaeh & Boyd Quinby & Kiine Kettler & Adams Harding & Co Moschenich Wm. Shively

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