Finish of the Fair Highlights 2:20 Pace Race
Attendance at Wayne County Fair closing day was disappointing due to weather. The 2:20 pace produced a close finish with Chartie C falling back after a midrace burst while Razor Blade and Next battled, Will Armstrong praised as a top local driver. The event featured strong heats, notable bets, and exhibition bicycle tricks near the grandstand.
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Wayne County
Razor Blade
Chartie C
Warren Hartman
Chartie
James McCoarinien Meershure
Chattie
Hlartiean
Story Bros
Howard Vlise
Lureiarl
Manafril
Freddile
Newark
Yin
Haver Hinders Cead Laddhie
J HK
Pacer" K
Ty Dr
Judge Ward
Mastersuyster of
Mare
Litehteid
Poultry
Countcilman Ld
Plymouth Rocks
Wooster Woodmen Lodge Plans Sept 22 Meeting
Local Lodge notes show Woman's Relief Corps to serve meals on election day. Wooster Camp No 4002 Modern Woodmen of America to hold regular semi monthly meeting at lodge room South Market Street next Tuesday evening Sept 22. Full attendance desired.
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Woman's Relief Corps
Wooster
Woodmen of America
South Market Street
Narrow Escape for Deputy Clerk From Horse Kick
John Myers deputy clerk of the courts had a close brush with death Sunday morning while leading a horse from the stable. The animal kicked grazing his head and slicing skin over the temple. If struck squarely the skull could have been crushed.
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John Myers
the Courts
Young Wooster Man Dies After Long Illness
L. J. Grant aged 23 years seven months seven days died Sunday September 20 at his brother C C Grant’s home on West North Street Wooster. Funeral from M E church Applecreek Tuesday at 10 30 a.m. Interment Applecreek cemetery. B&O and RB offer Sunday Cleveland excursion tickets 1 25 round trip with 6 55 a.m. Wooster to Cleveland 10 10 a.m. arrival. return 3 16 p.m. Cleveland. Stark County Fair excursion via Pennsylvania Lines Sept 22 25 from Alliance Wooster to Canton return coupons valid Sept 26.
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L. J. Grant
C C. Grant
West North Street
Wooster U
M. E
Applecreek
Cleveland
Wooster
C. W. Kissing
Stark County Fair
Pennsylvania
Canton
Alliance, Wooster
Railroad project revived to extend line east of Wooster
The Republican reports that H. K. B. Camp resumes work on rights of way for extending the railroad eastward from Wooster, as originally outlined, with progress and encouraging cooperation from local landholders. The push aims to run the line through Wooster and onward, signaling a major boost to local welfare.
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Wooster
Lesre
Chicago Railroader Hurt in Coal Shute Accident
F C Caliger, a Chicago brake man on the Chicago and Alton road, was seriously injured while riding with railway employes to visit Major McKinley. His right hand was crushed by a temporary post during train movement near Millbrook coal shateg. He was taken to a local office for treatment. his hand was broken and mangled, with other injuries. He left for home in Loon.
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F.C. Caliger
Chicago
Chicago & Alton Road
Chicago Railway
Major McKinley
Ft. W. C
W. Firestone
W Ryall
Tames Jarrett
Cailger
Loon
Orrville Fair opens with varied prizes and races listed
The Orrville Fair features day two devoted to bicycle races and a long catalog of prizes. Items include a Fine Cinthena valued at 15 35, a Gold Headed Umbrella, a Diamond Ring, a Cyclometer, a Parlor Lamp, a Diamond King, and a Four sacks Jade, with multiple horse and mule events and dozens of merchandise lots.
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Danmard Stud
Valie
Koeger
Watt Morgan A
Wright
Orrville
China
Storm damages farms and homes in East Union Ohio
The Sept 21 report notes a severe storm Friday night blowing down half the winter apples and scattering corn shocks. Farmers report damages to barns and roofs with several residents named, including Harry Koontz and Ver non Byall. Schoolboard contracts and local social notes are mentioned amid the storm aftermath.
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East Union
Harry Koontz
Vernon Byall
Legiah Byall
Jack Frost
Lucile Rebrick
Cleveland
Smith Christ Wagner
Willi Leightfoot
Shreve Sunny
Joe Iighwine
Nep
Opera House Offerings End Week at City Opera House
Rooks Players closed their week’s engagement with Forgiven at City Opera House before a small audience. Joel Ketler led as Jack Diamond with Miss Louise Neming as Annie Dennison in a strong romantic melodrama. The company leaves Sunday for Pittsburgh with Fisk Jubilee Singers slated for Oct 2. James Young will appear in Shake for the season, Hamlet noted, and Bilson’s Vilascope promises sensation in Wooster’s small town.
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Rook
City Opera House
Joel Ketler
Jack Diamond
Louise Neming
Annie Dennison
Ketler
Lttsburg Joudon
Fisk Jubilee Singers
Wooster
James Young
Slam
slam.+ Mr. Young
Mr. Young
Hamlet
Bilson
Elect Ons
Circuit Court Convenes for Wayne County Term 1896
The Wayne County Circuit Court opened on Tuesday September 22 with Judges Julins C Fowenne John J Adams and Charles H Kabler presiding. A docket of 13 cases includes Craven vs Webster Fry vs Frick resolving errors and appeals, with estates and various defendants listed among the many actions.
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Tor
Wayne County
Julins C Fowenne
Mdnstirid
John J Adams
Zanesv
Charles H. Kabler
Newark
Whirled Through Wooster on Special Eastbound Train
A 110-car special train of more than 5 000 railroad workers from Chicago and various lines passed through Wooster on its 80 mile journey to Canton Ohio. The crowd cheered slogans like McKinley and Protection and We Want Factories Not Mints, expressing pro protectionist sentiments and worker unity.
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Wooster
Wayne Head
Chicago
Santa Fe
Helt Line
Umeagoard Alton
Northwestern
Northern Pacific
Milwaukee and
St. Paul
Burlington Road
Lakeshore
Eastern
Rock Island
Ilinoi Central
Lake Shore
Nickel Plate
Pennsylvania
Union Stock Yards
Wabashire
Canton
Ohio
Farm Barn Burned Incendiaries Suspected
Sabbath morning a barn belonging to Samuel Franks, one mile east of Marshballville, caught fire and burned completely. About four tons of hay, a wagon and harness, mowing machine, and farm tools were destroyed. Insurance on the property is $800. Neighbors suspect arson from several circumstances, with only clue a buggy-wheel track to and from the barn.
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Samopel Franks
Marshballviile
Smithville Man Killed in Massachusetts News
Jobo Gilmore of Smithville received a telegram last Friday stating his son Harry Gilmore had been killed at Northampton Massachusetts. A young man had been there for some months in charge of a steam shovel. Remains were to be interred at Northampton.
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Jobo Gilmors
Smithville
Harry Gilmore
Northampton
Mass
B. and O. excursion to Milleraburg during Holmes Co Fair
On September 29 to October 2 the B and O R R will offer excursion tickets to Milleraburg and return at low rates. A special train will run October 1 from Wooster at 9 30 a m to Milleraburg and return leaving Milleraburg at 6 25 p m. For details contact a B and O Ticket agent.
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Milleraburg
Holmes Co. Fair
Wooster
Richland County Fair Excursion by Pennsylvania Line
Low round trip tickets to Manefeld via Pennsylvania Lines for Richland County Fair on Sept 29 and Oct 8. Tickets available from UpnersSaneusky Gosherton Tifa Wooster and intermediate stations. Liveturn coupons valid inclusive October 8.
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Richland County Fair
Pennsylvania
Manefeld
UpnersSaneusky
Gosherton
Tifa
Wooster
Quick Justice as Several Cases End in Common Pleas
Judge Dowell presided in the Wayne County Court of Common Pleas this morning with swift pleas. Defendants include Thomas Golden of Doylestown indicted for destroying property, bond set. W Bartler of Ludington for burglary at Fisher House Applecreek, bond fixed at 300. Herschel and Ira Sidle of Wooster pleaded guilty to burglary of a Chase Wilhelm grocery, each sentenced to one year in the penitentiary. Oliverfingerman of Wooster pleaded guilty to petit larceny, 20 days Canton Workhouse. Charles J Routsen of Cleveland pleaded guilty to shooting at Orrville target, two years. James Chanklin of Crores Rege pleaded guilty to burglary, 21 years and costs. Mrs Lynn Royer home intrusion case led to guilty plea with free 21, and costs to be paid. Orrville activity cases and other defendants receive fines and workhouse terms. Judge Orwell plans leaving Wednesday for Magnetic Springs for health reasons.
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Dowell
Court of Common Pleas
Orwell
Magnetic Springs
Thomas Golden
Doylestown
W. Bartler
Ludington
Mich
Fisher House
Applecreek
L Smyser
Herschel
Ira Sidle
Wooster
Plaas
Chase Wilhelm
Oliverfingerman
Wayne County
Canton Vi
Charles J’ Routsen
Cleveland
Opt
Springer
Orrville
Add
James Chanklin
Lynn Royer
Canton
Dramatic Injury Report In Street Collision
A man named KG Rheader er Noruy Gran atreet suffered a right leg fracture after a fall during a street altercation with a companion on Friday afternoon. Medical staff, including Dr J Wo Sto, attended and provided urgent surgical care.
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Tom Trom
Echo Atrnoon
Syrar
KG Rheader Er Noruy Gran
Atreet
Wrestlng
Real estate transfer notes from Wooster and Orrville
A series of property deeds and transfers are recorded across Wooster and Orrville. Included are warranty deeds involving James M Qintboyung, Jon Siler and others for multiple acreages, and lots in Orrville such as No 342 and 1934. Also listed are transfers from Acaire Weble to Caries VO Gelaert, and from Swarts Rasizgnee to Jacob Liuratine for various lots.
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James M Qintboyung
Orrville
Sis
Kaufman Ard
Thomas A Ieda
Wooster
Zhee
Jacob Liuratine
John Deretine
Lotsa
Railroad Rumble and Legal Fractures in 1900s Rail Deals
The report outlines railroad negotiations involving Akrot Bedford and Cleveland Electric musique during five months, with a potential $1.472 million route to Navarre Medita and possible Eastern outlet risks. It notes Liverpool style deals, court reversals, and a civil verdict requiring Lamlog to receive $23,000 and a $49 monthly position, with railroad covering trial costs across four trials.
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Akrob
Bedford
Cleveland
Navarre
Medita
Ohio
Akrot
Baltimore
Pittsteirg
Caremie Iin
Aiea Lan Nguga
CYA CC
Nailway
Mildreamers
Leta
Costa Tay
Plairter
Lamlog
University Notes and Personals Update at Blairstown NJ and Wooster
Miss F scovelis moves to standard time and radiations begin at 7 gua om G AJL Donne Y3 accepts position as instructor in Blair's Hall Blairstown NJ Miss Maude Jlarroid 45 travels to Asheville NJ for Girls Industrial School Harry Horn 9 to pursue medicine at University of Pennsylvania this year A library shelf addition lists 30 volumes International Cyclopedia in 15 volumes University Voice debuts with editor Frederick Arthur Kudler Wx at Chileaf Daunte Johnson Fleming 98 manager Harry Cunningham 96 worked summer on steamer Vega on Great Lakes reception for new students chaired by Pres Higley Miss Lyon Prof Compton Y M C A Y W C A Faculty welcome new students Dora Andergoo resumes teaching Cedarville Chas Kettering returns to Wooster Mary Anderson to Wooster for next year Subscribe for Tae Republican
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F Scovelis
Ajl Donne
Blair
Ehall
Blairstown
Maude Jlarroid
Asheville
Tesen
Harry Horn
Theaniversity of Pennsylvania
A.Y.W. C
Dora Andergoo
Cedarville
Chas. Kettering
Wooster
Wooster University
Misa Mary Anderson
Central Silver Club Holds Friday Meeting in Wayne County
The Central Silver Club of Wayne County met at the Academy of Music on Friday night with about 40 new members, totaling around 630. C. A. Reider presided. discussions covered the money question, farmer concerns, and local sentiment, with remarks from David Q. Afefarran and other speakers. The next meeting was scheduled for Friday evening.
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Wayne County
Academy of Music
C. A. Reider
Wooster Honest Money Club
David Q.afefarran
Sodaa
McClarran
Bricke
Somerset Count
Westernennsylvania
J.D. Beer
J . Adair
Meeting Minutes of Wooster Presbytery Proceedings
The Presbytery of Wooster held at the Wooster Presbyterian Church discussed petitions from Marbering and Wooster, elected officers, and approved reports from church committees. Delegates included Revs Newell Welter and others, with talks on licensure and ordination and a dinner pause in the church parlors.
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Yemeipale
Post
Weir Keer
Kirxwood
Tiagne
Ho Repner
Thomas Daly
Cready
MsAfee
Db Foltz
T W Hagna
Fletcher JD Slemmo
McCulough
James Pattergon
Litted
Neawell
Marbering
Wooster
Heb Miller
Irkwood
Kevoung
Klias Compton
Newell
H J
Welt
Ger
Dalton Presbyerian Church
C. W Fetcher
Wooster Church
Dalton
Treaby
Wreck on Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton Kills Four
Four men die and several are badly hurt when a wild engine from the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton crashes into a pay car near Longwood Indiana. Engineers Kinsey and Sweptman and conductors House and Hughes are listed among the dead with a paymaster badly hurt.
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Hughes
Hamilton
Longwood
Jansing
Universal Plow Co Surrenders as Sheriff Seizes Assets
Wooster's Universal Plow Co owned by Herman L Kubns faces $9,547.56 in sheriff’s executions after months of financial strain and low demand from the silver craze. The firm, organized in 1853, loses most manufacturing and tooling. a receiver will take control to settle creditors in Wayne County Court of Common Pleas.
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Wooster
Universal Law Co
Herman L Kubns
Canton
Sherif W. W Garver
Wayne County Court of Common Pleas
Sn Universal Plow Co
Carton
Sunscript Lusof Ltd
Jessen
Foll ‘Urinactuniette
Toledo
Lavor
Corwg
Theo
Transfer of Prison Inmates at Wartime Port?
Fragmented text details a transfer of prisoners from various locations including Colmsatas Cerbaggis OO Septots-Greshign graj and others. It mentions a reform, early care for inmates, and a warden’s role, but the garbled source yields few clear facts or names.
Visitors Parade At Draddash Steel Works In PL
Organized visitors toured sections of the plant with bands Sheri iane Sa and St Thomas providing music. A reception greeted officials including Mayur Mc Hanley and JoL. doces. The Repnoli convention in fesgion nominated Wagner for pre curative to fill a vacancy. Electric cars began service between Bowling Green and Toledo, with a trial trip and banquet for Toledo women.
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Casron OG Beators
Miler McKainley
Ecu
Meinl
Hanley
Hoiauiton
Fesgion
P Wagner
Cominet Pleas
David Davis
Ferd Jelke
Joha P Mumphy
Samuel Smith
Fred Speigle
Howard Farns
William Kendigs
Sherif
Christa Reichel
John P Breet
Bowling Green
Here
Toledo
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