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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1892
Page
3
Train services run daily except Sunday with connections at Lodi to A A J Div B O and W L E Ry. Information available from passenger agents including CO Scull Sul Men Allen Firestone and others in Baltimore Md.
Orrville residents see a week of community updates from bike race wins and band concerts to mill fires and a fatal handcar accident. Wedding plans and a proposed liquor league meeting add to the town’s social pulse while telegraph ties to Cleveland improve.
A 19th century advertorial claims Syrup of Figs is a permanently beneficial remedy for the human system while cheaper vegetable extracts and mineral solutions are permanently injurious. It urges use of the true remedy manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
Judge E Dowell sustained demurrers in two slander suits, Wasson v Hard and Wasson v Franks, claiming words crazy were non actionable without special damages. No damages alleged. defendants cited Allen Massa reports as parallel. Adair for Franks, Johnson and Taylor for Hard.
Relatives of postal clerk J. C. Mann who perished in the Fort Wayne wreck search the site for identifiable remains. The brother arrived in Shreve and saw charred bones, unable to distinguish his brother from other unidentified victims. He had some bones packed for return, though identification is unlikely.
The City Opera announces a one week engagement starting Oct 3 featuring star actor Harry M. Markham and a meritorious company. An esteemed orchestra will perform each evening with a varied programme of musical novelties. Magnificent costumes and stage settings accompany every play with seats at 10 20 and 30 cents. Tickets on sale at Peckinpaugh's.
General health note advises against saline purgatives and promotes Ayer’s Pills as prompt and beneficial for bowel action. A family notice mentions a birth, while local items report a gray horse for the fire department, a temporary Adams Express agent change, and Wooster office staff. Phil tice remains in charge.
Miss Minnie Brown and Harry S Bandy were wed at the bride’s mother's home on West North Street at eight o'clock last Wednesday. Rev. E W Work officiated in the presence of immediate relatives. The groom, formerly of Massillon, now works as a clerk for the Big Four Railway in Cleveland.
Dalton dispatch reports David Gardner proprietor of the Central House was arrested after a warrant by Mrs. Daniel Hupp charging threats to kill or wound. Justice A C Stuck heard the case and will rule in a few days. Gardner insists it is blackmail and vows to pursue the matter.
Audience flocking to Conwell's lecture and six first class entertainments including Boose Caton Nourse Breckenridge culture and the Femple Quartette tickets selling rapidly. Ladies urged to bring in their fine work for the fair on Tuesday October 4.
The Republican reports the Shreve railway disaster on the F. Wayne line, the deadliest in its history. Names of victims include Maggie Sheely and infant, postal clerks Mann Patterson Reese Allen, Jackson, and others. Coroner's inquiry details the wreck, rescue efforts, and testimonies from Conklin, Bradley, and witnesses.
A small businessman invites the public to patronize his shop, promising courteous treatment and efforts to retain customers through attentive service.
One hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney Co and associates vouch for the firm’s integrity. Also notes Church conference minister assignments in Wooster District and a Shreve baseball challenge to Ashland for the Wayne Ashland county championship on Oct 6.
Open to Wayne County residents on Wednesday October 5. Races include a half mile for boys 13 and under with a gold medal worth 5 dollars and a pocket knife worth 2 dollars as second prize. Also a half mile for boys 16 and under with a gold medal worth 6 dollars and a bicycle bell worth 2.50 as second prize. A half mile for young men 19 and under with not less than eight wheels offers a gun worth 12 dollars and a set of carvers worth 6 dollars. Velocipede half mile for boys 12 and under offers a knife worth 2.50 and a second prize knife worth 1.25.
Local merchants in Wooster announce a closing period from 12 to 5 p m on Wednesday and Thursday during the fair. Rice's on the Saree advertises Bible albums and fountain pens at all prices to attract shoppers.
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