Wayne County Fair Bicycle Races Draw Crowd Despite Heat
The Wayne County Fair set a record for second day attendance amid unusually hot weather. Bicycle races attracted large crowds, with open races especially popular as riders churned in tight packs. Officials note plans to dedicate an entire day to bicycle events next year to capitalize on growing interest.
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Wooster Bicycle G Club
J. S. Keefer
F. H. Harding
Ford Camp
Homer
Country Maid
Richard H
Belle
Belle Nen
Steat
Giles
Belle Oak
Michard
Fannie Au
Onway
Joe Green
Goldad
Julia Ann Wilkes
Milton S
Betty Irvin
Settle Irvin
Wilkes
Gertie Irven
Irven
Igek
Joha Ann Wilkes
Srt
Bettie Irvin
Grim
W. G. Whitaker
Newton Beard
W. P. Snyder
Wooster
Timer
A. G. Mossholder
Brink
Wayne County Agricultural Society
Jerdmneville
Dalton
Shreve
Art Hall
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
C. H. Thorne
Lake
Jones
Orat
Neliie B
Henry Bolus
Mansfield
Monticello
Nellie B
Ahé
Buckeye Chief
Nellie
Sultan
Almont
Wayne County Fair Harness Racing and Balloon Ascension Highlights
The Wayne County Agricultural Society fair featured tight Harness races led by Nellie B in the 2:35 pace and strong showings from Belle H and Julia Ann Wilkes. Attendance neared seven thousand with performances by the Jerdmneville and Ideals bands lifting spirits. Balloon ascent by Lloyd Little of Mansfield concluded safely near Quinby’s Park after a 1500 foot flight.
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Lloyd Little
Mansfield
W. H. Woodland
Northern Avenue
Grant Street
Quinby’s Park
Police Pickings From A City Weekend Raid
Police report a break in on Smithylla road near the city as residents were at the fair, with clothing jewelry a silver watch revolver and underwear stolen. Elzie Martin is fined for drunken disorder. two prowlers detained by Marshal Ellsperman and another intoxicated man was jailed, as officers logged few arrests despite a large crowd.
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W. A. Caller
Smithyilla Road
Elzie Martin
Blackleyville
Luse
Marshal Ellsperman
Carl Bros
Shreve
Luce
North Buckeye Street
Wooster Hosts Jeromeville First Excursion Day
Jeromeville sent a large delegation by special train to Wooster for the first excursion over the H. B. Camp railroad. About 187 Jeromeville residents with the band arrived at 10 30 as Wooster merchants and families paused business to join the Jeromeville jubilee and Wooster fair. Next week a Jeromeville jubilee may be held, likely Wednesday or Thursday.
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H. 8. Camp
Caup
Wooster
Jeromeville
Weather and storm damages noted near Wooster and Wayne County
The text records storms near Wooster in Wayne County with strong winds causing damage. It mentions neighbors experiencing several storms and a severe star of the season, noting winds meeting and contesting for damage. It ends with a call to subscribe to The Republican.
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Son
Wooster
Wayne County
Wadsworth
Rhobert
A Band for the University
The Wooster campus notes a bustling week with the University band meeting for the first time in the Gymnasium, new leaders and instructors named, and plans to use the ensemble as a strong advertising voice. Notables include W. T. Mitchell and E. Shields visiting, John Morrill hired for cornet work, and Rev. A. A. E Taylor departing for Akron to preach at a church dedication.
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Opal Ring
Mont Hatter
Canton
John T. Steele
Lisboné
Hoffman Saddie
J. A. Hamilton
New London
Mont Ratter
L. A. Pitley
Massillon
W. C. Banhart
D. Ford White
Daniel Vanzile
Loudonville
G. W. Aultman
Orrville
Warren W. Wirth
Walter D. Snyder
G. D. Comstock
Cleveland
Barney Oldfield
Toledo
E. O. Everhart
Wooster
Harry Branstetter
Chas. Lewis
Mansfield
Otto Mayo
Erie
Barney Olddeld
T. R. Beer
Ashland
Irvin Lautzenheiser
Walter McClure
W.T. Mitchell
Huron
N. D
M.E. Wright
Homer
Roland Woodward
Shreve
Mary Mateer
R. F. Fitch
Allegheny
E. J. Wright
Auburn
N. Y
T.C. Goodchild
England
Switzerland
Scouse
M. Glenn
Bloomington
J. L. Forsythe
Camp Howe
John Morrill
Carthage
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Scovel
Kauke Chapel
A. A. E Taylor
Columbus
University
Akron
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Lyman C. Knight
Sophie Lyon
M. E. Bear
Madge Bittenbender
Paul Hickok
Athletic Association
J. H. Baldwin
Frank Campbell
Burbank
David Myera
Campbell
Merrill
E.shields
Murdock, O
Spencer
M. J. McElroy
John,Church Co
Cincinnati
Tian Endeavor
Missea Belle
Lillian Cobban
Savannah
E. Stoll
Beall Avenue
Doylestown Free Fair Ends Amid Ills and Accidents
Doylestown news notes the free fair on September 23, 1945, as Dr. C F H Wilgobs of Doylestown remains critically ill at age 92. A three year old daughter of Michael Crites, of Marshallyle, injured her feet walking over hot coals near where her mother boiled apple butter.
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Doylestown
Two Close Wins for Minglewood in Sharon Tourney
In Sharon Center Minglewood baseball club won first prize, beating Akron 9 to 8 and Sharon 2 to 1 after a disputed tournament entry barred Wadsworth. Pitchers Britton for Akron and Pollock for Minglewood starred. final scores show late innings decisive runs for Minglewood.
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Sharon
Akron
North Lawreenog
Minglewood Baseball Club
Sharon Center
Wadsworth
Minglewood
Kitton
Pollock
Battery T
Neal
Russell
Eveat
Britton
Wooster Clergy Attend Presbytery and Sunday School Meeting
Rev C A Hilla D D from First Presbyterian Wooster attended a Wooster Presbytery meeting in Lexington. Rev Dr J D Irons of United Presbyterian preached at Holmes county Sunday School convention in Millersburg on Monday.
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C. A. Hilla
D.D
Semuel Metzler
Lexington
Aeeting of
Wooster
First Presbyterian Church
J. D. Irons
Unitedresbyterian Church
Holmes County
Millersburg
Deaths in Plain township and Rowsburg areas
Benjamin W Lan died in Plain township Thursday afternoon at age 75 76 buried Sabbath Mrs Martin McHose of Rowsburg died Wednesday noon aged 80 M H Dodd Bur eane Republican resident died suddenly of heart failure at 4 pm Wednesday after noon She had been ill but was out earlier in the day No Wonder the Dinner Bell Rang.
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Plain Township
Benjamin W. Landis
Martin McHose
Rowsburg
M. H. Dodd
Bureane
Frank Myers Celebrated By Kin On Warm Wednesday
Frank Myers returned from field work near Congress and found about 60 relatives and neighbors awaiting him for a milestone celebration. The day featured a hearty meal and warm fellowship as attendees hoped to repeat such gatherings in the future.
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Frank Myers
Congress
Frank
Patriarchal and Patriotic Américans Relate Record
J W Hostetter recounts a family war record from St Clairville Ohio via Chas Brandon. Charles Brandon Sr born 1760 died 1856, married thrice, father of 33 children. He served in the War of 1812. nine sons in the Mexican War and 16 in the Civil War. losses and injuries noted. Charles Brandon Jr age 51, has 15 children, aims to surpass the elder’s record.
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J. W. Hostetter
Urrville
Louisvile
Chas, Brandon
St. Clairaville
Charles Brandon
Shiloh
Andersonville
Charles Brandon, Jr
Years of Melancholy Led Old Man to Self Inflicted Death
Frederick Spielman of Orrville died at 10 30 pm Thursday September 12 1895 aged 76 years 10 months 18 days from laudanum self administration after long melancholy from an old leg injury and a chronic sore. His depression increased after his wife’s death on April 1 1894. He had threatened suicide and resisted stomach pumping, even breaking two teeth to hinder treatment. The incident occurred in the paint shop of Frederick M. in Akron.
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Frederick Spielman
Orrville
Gonrederick M
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