Cheap campaign offers tempt readers to subscribe
An old newspaper ad offers reduced rates for the Weekly Republican and Weekly Leader. It states a January 1 1897 start, with options including a full year of the Weekly Tribune and other papers in advance for $1.76, urging readers not to miss the chance.
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Cleveland
Pete Dauder
Itd
Avery Ligne
New York Weekly Tribune
Tas
Republican
Weekly Tribune
Weekly
Leader
September Heat and Storm Rattle Wooster News
A sweltering September day with a noonday 92 degree reading gives way to a sudden thunderclap and heavy rain from the east. The town reports abundant fruit, local burglaries, a travel troupe strike, and bustling social and civic notices including meetings, weddings, and university reopenings.
Invitation to Gran Grenng event at apt 23 1895
Invitation invites attendees to attend a grand gathering on Wednesday afternoon at apartment 23 in 1895. Lively program includes display of souvenirs and music by members of the committee. Bloomberg & Co., clothing manufacturers and retailers, Orrville, are noted in the ad.
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Elegal
Thei
Mandolin Olib
Bloomberg & Co
Boya
Orrville
Deaths in West Toledo and Wooster, Ohio, 1896
In West Toledo last evening Tuesday September 15 1896 a 43 year old carpenter died after being stung on the left temple by an insect while helpering a neighbor. He leaves a wife and six children and may be buried in Wooster. In Wayne county Mrs Margaret Materspaugh aged 82 years 7 months 16 days died September 16 1898 at her daughter’s home Northwestern avenue Third ward. Widow of William Muttersbaugh she was a native of Pennsylvania and long resident of the county. Funeral from Louis Y. McClure residence at 2 pm Thursday with interment in Wooster Cemetery.
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Oliver Hageman
Wayne County
Jane
Lerner
Garver
Young Hageman
Sidis
Jacksons
Pitteg
Riday
Pitt
Egan
Pittabure
Elcity
John Dyanf
Brown
Miss Lalu
Washington, Pa
E. D. Brown
North Buckeye
Will Egan
Pittsburg
John
BR. McDodwell
Cleveland
Geo
Mary Kennedy
Forest City
George, Maurer
Edna K
Sherman W. Hiser
Springfield
Daniel Hiser
Poster
Clark
Perry Strow
North Backage Street
M. L Spooner
Margaret
Thomas
Cincinnati
Glendale
Mr. Spooner
Grand Lodge Knights of Honor
Susan G. Patterson
Slater
P. C
St. Paul
Renues Wille
Wooster
Rg. Patterton
Uiversity
Union City
Ind
M. L. Smyserig
Toledo
C. J. Harrold
Dalton
Horace Carr, Jr
Anna Conn
Holmenville
Isaac Barnetts
Pennsylvania
David Pfeffer
Bride M. Buckley
The
Paul, Minn
Jos. McAnaney
Fostoria
Florence Morgan
Canton
Fred Att
Henry Donnelly
Crestline
John Egan
Harley Kifil
Samuel Efsiburn
Cansan
W. N. Paxton
Washington, D. C
Ben Douglas
North Buckeye Street
Charles Given
Chicago
Charles Hollinger
Auburn
North Dakota
John Hollinger
East Henry Street
John J. Geltz and
Andon, V
R. Bell
Union City, Ltd
Susan G. Sattergon
Dwight Hay
Creston
Columbus
Ohio State University
Walter H. Robison
Norwak
Yoder
W. H. Robison
Kay Bowman
Tiflin
Glenna Stoner
Geo. A.corbus
TIE Republican
DOW
Morris
Miss May Woodland
Baxberton, O
W. W. Werntz
Wiashingwn
D.C
Mias Woodland
Woodland Avenue
Grace Forbas
Clevland
Inez Porter
T. &. Shepherd
Trumbull County
A. B. Uoward
Cuyahoga Falls
Peter Foust
Peter Fetzer
John Miller
Frank Sweenly
Buckeye Street
George A. Jackson
Warri
Katherine Stevens
Elyria
Salomoa Meeks
Stark County
Ida Langell
Finn Manger
E. F. Keister
Perkins Street
Akron
James Berry
Battleboro
RB. Overholt
Mr. Frost
Jeff Hamilton
Old Wooster
New York
Wayhe County
Frank
Johnsou
Harry
Sweehey
Margaret Materspaugh
L. Y. Mc Olaxe
Northwestern
Ayenue
Third Ward
Wm. Muttersbaugh
Pennnsylvania
Louis, Y. McClure
Wooster Cemetery
Republican
Smithville
Eli Holmes
Emma Mosier
la Cata
Mich
Mary
Il Yaara
Beech Grove
Letter List No. 37 Wooster Sept 14 1886
The Wooster post office lists letters remaining on Sept 12 1896 for call for advertised items. Names include LADIER Mrs Hannah Dorland Mrs John Sports Mrs Etta Porter and gentlemen B Davie I Jones Rd Bullcholder Roland H Sander AJE Dillon Edward Van Skalt B Kulnter E Weltmer P James Marchand P MARCHAND plus details of a distressing case from Smithville noting multiple deaths in the Holmes family, with interments at Beech Grove.
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Wooster
Wooster, O
Mr. B. Davie I. Jones
Bullcholder
Roland H. Sander
Aje
Dillon Edward van Skalt
Kulnter
E. K. Weltmer
P. James
Demorest gold medal final set at Smithville college halt
Sept 15 Sept 10 contest at Smithville College Halt under Prof E O Phelps features Edith McFarland Lekoy H Hershey Hittman Eva Kindig Rivarstyx Jessie Daniels Chas Lindsey Pleasant Home Frank Snell Canaan with Wadsworth Male Quartette and performances by P E O Phelps elocution class.
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Smithville
College Halt
E.O. Phelps
Edith McFarland
Lekoy
H. Hershey
Hittman
Eva Kindig
Rivarstyx
Jessie Daniels
Seville
Mir Chas
Lindsey
Pleasant Home
Frank Snell
Canaan
Wadsworth
O. Phelps
Hayes Bricker
Pennsylvania
Ann Stratton
Frank
Burbank
Lizzie Lichtenwalter
Manchester
Ind
Dunkard
Canton
McKinley
Sheller House
Epworth
Applecreek
Bricker
Norris
Westernville
Cleveland
Rev. Ecker
C. J. Miller
Keck
Marshallville
North Milton Street
G. W. Slaybaugh
Akron
Underwear Ad Offered By Local Store
A local shop promotes fall underwear as essential for families with a complete stock of all grades and styles for women and children. They advertise the Stuttgarter Normal Sanitary Woolen underwear, claimed to be genuine sanitary wear recommended by physicians. The dealer, William Annat, pledges moderate prices and invites customers to tour the extensive underwear department.
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Gus
Traly
William Annat
Local notes and social tidbits from Orrville area
Reports on attendance at a function, visits from Mrs. Ruggles and Mrs. Cotton, new school superintendent and teachers, a burial for Presly Mower, lecture course fundraising, Editor Hamilton's grape wine mishap, a traveler switching political loyalties to McKinley, and fruit prices including grapes peaches and apples with Republican alignment.
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Woos- Hamilton
Ruggles
Cotton
Creston
E. F. Brica
Mower
Mea
Wy, Huntsberger
Presly Mower
Naftzger
Orrville
Hamilton
Lowa
Major McKinley
Coal vein found near Shreve in western Wayne County
A three foot coal vein was struck on Thomas Brown farm 24 miles west of Shreve by Eli Gardner of Orrville. The vein lies about 20 feet deep and was traced 27 feet with a 2 inch section followed 35 feet more where coal stands three feet thick. Gardner averages two loads daily and plans to mine this winter with four workers. The Camp plant started Monday to run through the winter. Sunday schools held a grove picnic. local residents noted noisy highway sounds mistaken for fighting.
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Wooston
Gardner
Grove
D. Elias Swinehart
Steedaburg
A. R
Madisonborg
Daniel Fox
Close And Exciting Game Between Town Clubs
The Minglewoods edged Youngstown 7 to 6 in a tense Interstate League affair at the local ball park. Somers pitched well for Youngstown, allowing only two hits, while Anderson fanned six and drove in runs for Minglewood. Baumgartner starred in center, and Ireland's errors helped swing the late action as the crowd of about 600 saw a dramatic fifth inning turnaround.
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Wooster Republican Northn
Lawrence. O
Minglewoods
Youngstown Club
Ball Park
Tto
Youngstown Boys
Midglewoods
Schieble
Ireland
Errora
Somers
Anderson
Haggerty
Baumgartner
Remains of Mire Patterson Pass Away in Wooster
The article recalls the death of Susan Giveo Patterson aged 41 in Wooster Ohio. She was the daughter of Col W Given and sister to FP Given. Former Wooster High School teacher and later superintendent of schools in Union City Indiana, she died after a life devoted to teaching and public service. The piece notes her birth in Wooster and a funeral held after arrival of the remains, with tributes from family and friends. It also mentions another funeral of Sapella Hamilton from Salem Ohio and updates on Wayne County court business including Judge Dowell's health and the grand jury.
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Mire
Susan Giveo Patterson
Wo. Bichegons
St. Paul
Minn
Wooster Elery
AO. Ad Hille
D.D
Semple
John McSweeney
al D. Metz
W. A. Wilson
Frank Taggart
J C. McClarran
Susan G Pauistson
Wooster
Col. W. Given
FP. C Given
Wooster University
Wooster High School
Sta
George K. Patterson
Union City
Ind
Patterson
Hone
Wife seeks alimony amid alleged neglect and abuse in Wooster case
Mrs. Mary Billiard wife of Charles Billiard an engineer at Wooster Electric Light works files in Wayde County Court of Common Pleas for alimony claiming seven children and years of neglect and vile treatment including beating. She says she cannot live on her own and separation exists. Judge Dowell has enjoined the Electric Light Co from paying Billiard any funds. Attorney: John McSweeney for Mrs. Billiard.
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Mary Billiard
Charles Billiard
Wooster Electric Light Works
Wayde County Court of Common Pleas
Shegsys
Dowell
Electric Li Co
John McSweeney
Billiard
Local Marriage Licenses and 1896 Orrville Horse Auction
Marriage licenses issued for Harry Brumier and Mrs Lizzis Fisher Harvey Lindy and Cynthia Clouse Henry Panlarckheim and Esther May Winuterster Guy G Gray 6 and Kate Harris Ww Homer and Alice Dingey Samuel Davidson and Helen Web ner Also 21st monthly horse auction in Orrville Ohio Saturday Sept 26 1896 featuring four carloads of Western horses including feeders and market horses with trials and credits New woolens and dress goods advertised at William Annat with prices from 25 to 1.00 per yard
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Harry Brumier
Lizzis Fisher
Harvey Lindy
Cynthia Clouse
Henry Panlarckheim
Esther May Winuterster
Guy G. Gray
Kate Harris
Homer
Alice Dingey
Samuel Davidson
Helen Webner
W. J. Winkler
Brenner& Shearer
Aud
S. J
Eshelman
William Annat’s
William Annat
McKinley Rallys and Rail Train Sparking Canton Meeting
A chaotic account notes McKinley club activities and a special train from Canton for a Friday rally. It mentions Capt. J. B. Taylor of the Reed Club of Maine, visits to St Louis, and plans for speakers Cullom Thurston Hastings Bushnell and Melcary the Minnesota Congressman. Railroad workers and Illinois Indiana governor candidates are among the guests.
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Andy
H. Rolson
Bedett
Fredericksburg
McKinley
McKinley Club
J. B. Taylor
Minnesota
Canton
Orrvius
Ft.Wayne Road
Chicago
Illinois
Indiana
Canton to Host Grand Presidential Campaign Rally
The Friday Sept 1 gathering in Canton will attract thousands to honor Hon. William McKinley with large afternoon and evening meetings. Gov. Bushnell of Ohio, Gov. Hastings of Pennsylvania, Senator Thurston of Nebraska, and Illinois senators and congressmen from Minnesota are among speakers. A special Wooster to Canton train departs noon, returning 10 p.m. at a low round trip rate. details via George W. Leyda, Wooster ticket agent.
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Winfartler
Col. C. V. Hard
M. L. Smyser
Cartier
West Salem
Kent
Telegran
Excelsior Stars
L. H . Smith
Killbrack
Clyde A. Rickard
J. A. Lowrie
Saville
Toulmin &Whittemore
Society For Savings Edg
Cleveland
John Meirer
Canton
William MecKinley
Bushnell
Ohio
Hastings
Pennsylvania
Thurston
Nebraska
Illinois
Mofesota
Qrat
Pennnsylvania
Chicago
Illiois
Wooster
Pennsylvania Company
Timg
Leyda
Tremble Boy Injured in Terrier Attack at Wooster
A boy named Tremble suffered injuries after a terrier bit his hand while near a shed where a sow had piglets. The incident occurred as he hunted eggs. doctor says the condition is serious though improving. Arnold to deliver address at Christian church, with Rev. Ross to succeed him later this fall.
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Bua Ville
Geo
Daniel T. Binkley
Bethan
Arnold
Christian Church
J. 8. Ross
Wooster
Startling for September in Wooster area crops and news
Correspondents report strawberry picking about 12 quarts daily at a handsome price and a plum tree in bloom mid September. Rev Eli Yoder and other locals visit. Matz yardmaster ill with typhoid. wedding rumor spread. a township ditch petition views. Villa Bishop harvests potatoes but yield down from last year with 49 acres and 15 cents per bushel.
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Wooster
Republican Mapisonsome
John
J. G. Elliott
Elmer Snyder
Isa
Centennial
Cleveland
M. P. Yoder
Magetic Springs
Eli Yoder
Kansas
Yoder
May Meskey
M. F. Matz
Mansfield
Mr. Matz
W. Matz
McConahy
Bacher
Kleffer
Bishop
Crop Bulletin Reports Strong Ohio Yields For Week Ending Sept 14
The Ohio Climate and Crop Service notes favorable conditions for farmers in the northern counties, with warm days and mostly dry weather aiding corn, wheat, buckwheat, clover, and timothy. Potatoes and apples show strong quality and earlier ripening, while heat waves and a late season frost risk are minimal. H W Richardson of Columbus files the weekly bulletin.
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Ohio
Climate and Crop Service Weather Bureau
H. W Richardson
Columbus
Marion
Bromantic Opera House opens with Among the Pines crowd scene
Rapt attention and loud applause marked the opening of Hook's Players at City Opera House Bromantic melodrama Among the Pines. Critics praised staging and detail. leading roles delivered. Tonight the troupe presents The Dashing Widows, a strong society drama with new songs and dances.
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Hook
City Opera House
Grain Market Prices and Provisions Listing Wooster
The Wooster market notes list grain prices and goods from Prick and Tyler. Wood Wheat Flour Corn Oats Rye East of Reeds, flax seed and hay prices shown. Provisions include butter per pound and beef noting home delivery. Turkeys chickens and dried beans priced, with Craighead Co. credited for corrections and Grovottes ad Provisions featured.
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Prick& Tyler
Craighead & Co
Wayne County Fair Opens Amid Drizzle and Busy Preparations
The tenth annual Wayne County Agricultural Society exhibition opens with workers busy at the fairgrounds despite drizzling rain. Exhibitors and officers arrange displays in Art Hall Vegetable Hall and various booths. A large tent is set up near Vegetable Hall for visitors to rest, and the dining hall is run by Mrs. Elvira Firestone. Bicycle Day is announced for tomorrow with a full slate of amateur and open events, prizes including gold watches, tires, a saddle, a vapor lamp, and other awards for various age and skill divisions.
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Wayne County Agricultural Society
Association
Kinney
Elvira Firestone
Morgan & Weippe
Wayne Co
Harding & Nice
Amateuur
University Notes And Personals In Daity
University notes from Tuesday’s Daity describe alumni and former students returning for the opening. The chapel address at 10 o’clock will be given by the President, followed by a short talk from Prof. W W White. Shreve superintendent Roland Woodward visited Wooster friends. Miss Fern Keiffer 95 leaves for Albert Lea Minnesota to resume teaching at Albert Lea College after a earlier resignation and salary increase.
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Lu O'Clock
W W. White
Roland Woodward
Shreve Schools
Wooster
Fern Keiffer
Albert Lea
Minn
No Faith Cure For Stomach Ailments Claims Stuart’s Tablets
Advertisement asserts faith not needed to aid digestion and promote appetite. Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets purportedly digest food, improve blood and nerves, and enable better use of wholesome meals. Sold by druggists at 50 cents, with mail option from Stuart Co., Marshall, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
Local Canton Veteran Praises Dean's Kidney Pills
John Bitterspaugh, long time Canton resident, Civil War veteran, credits Dean's Kidney Pills with relieving back pain and urinary weakness after years of suffering. He endorses the medicine and urges Wooster readers to visit Proctor & Chaill drugstore for a demonstration. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo, N Y, reproduces the testimonial as sole U S agents.
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Canton
John Bitterspaugh
Lawrence Ave
19Th Reg. Co
Ohio Vol
Dean
Wooster
Proctor & Qhail
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
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