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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1892
Page
2
The Daily Republican announces yearly, quarterly, and monthly rates for city subscribers and carriers. It notes prompt delivery issues should be reported to the office. The Weekly, established 1817, touts long-standing county circulation and influence with yearly and short-term pricing.
The Wayne County Republicans convene at the City Opera House Wooster on Saturday April 28 1892 at 1 pm to select eight delegates and eight alternates for the State Convention in Cleveland April 27, form a County Executive Committee and a County Central Committee, and to prepare precincts for their delegates. The 17th District Convention is set for May 3 1892 in New Philadelphia to elect district delegates and alternates for the National Convention in Minneapolis. Wayne County has eight delegates and eight alternates for the district convention to be chosen April 23.
The Shreve Republican notes Prohibitionists and Democrats allied in Clinton Township as Grover Cleveland campaigned in Rhode Island. It reports Democrats facing decisive Republican gains statewide and Massachusetts Democrats alarmed by a resolution against the seventy cent dollar. The piece predicts Chicago Convention will settle the silver dispute.
The author laments educated youths lacking ambition who rely on parents for support. Such idlers become a nuisance, seen as useless by industrious people and a corrupting force in the community. The piece condemns loafers as the most disruptive element among society.
The Republican correspondent misreported that Dr Lerch planned to move to Chaster township. He has no intention of leaving Wooster. His practice is growing, and his friends can rely on him remaining to answer calls for his services.
The excerpt portrays Senator Walcott of Colorado railing at the Administration. It argues his speech may aim to appease free silverites rather than fight the party, insisting his loyalty to the Republicans. It notes his steadfast stance amid Silver Colorado pressures.
The piece argues that the McKinley tariff did not raise tin plate prices in July 1891 and accuses foreign producers of lowering prices to match tariff costs. It cites monthly NY price tables, Ryland's Iron Trade Circular data, and Welsh tin plate trust actions to claim foreign interests profit from the tariff while American consumers pay higher prices.
The article critiques a push by the Democratic Free Traders in Congress to repeal duties on foreign tinplate. It questions party intentions, warns against dependence on foreign producers, and urges action to protect American industry and prosperity. It also notes a comrade William Mee Kee's rheumatism illness and Rhode Island and West Salem election chatter.
Chester Township voters gave Republican wins with John Winkler trustee, Frank Ratt clerk, and Robert McAfee leading for assessor. A Wooster oil and gas bond proposal failed amid treasury concerns and caution about debt. The Wayne County scene also notes youths turning to vice with five sentence penalties, urging labor and honest work to build character.
The piece lauds Rutherford B. Hayes for enduring health and mind, remaining a useful honored citizen, and ready to aid in national service. It highlights his modest, sincere character, loyalty to education, and his return to Ohio to live among the people who esteem him.
In Rhode Island the election produced a Republican governor with a clear majority and a legislature over twenty seats Republican. Democrats backed by the New York World sought a majority to thwart Aldrich and the McKinley tariff but Cleveland’s rally failed to sway voters.
In Wooster the Democratic notice reflects modest returns after re election results. It cites a 100 vote Republican shortfall in the second ward and argues Democratic control of city finances under prior management explains the defeat of Republican candidates like Captain J F P Van Nest. The piece predicts a shift back to Republicans as wards demand council seats.
The writer appeals to merchants mechanics and civic groups in Wooster to join forces for the May fifth dedicatory services. He urges volunteers and donations to honor Mr and Mrs Frick for their beneficent gift and to ensure a crowning success.
A 1892 letter argues for observing the Christian Sabbath at the Worlds Columbian Exposition and opposes Sunday closing of the show. It warns that restricting Sunday access harms visitors and commerce and urges public regard for Sabbath observance and moral standards.
The Paulding Republican argues England views America as a commercial rival and would go to war with the United States if it served Britain’s interests. The piece discounts sentimental ties and frames tariff and naval disputes as drivers of conflict, centered on economic power and policy.
Excursion tickets to Piqua for the State Encampment of the Ohio G A R will be sold on May 9 and 10 from principal Pennsylvania Lines stations in Ohio. Fare is one cent per mile traveled, with return validity to May 14. Tickets available from any ticket agent for full particulars.
A.W. Shearer announces a public auction at the Eastern House stables Wooster Ohio starting 1 p m Friday April 22 1892 featuring a mixed car load of Illinois horses aged 3 to 5 years large bodied and medium size suitable for farm work All horses guaranteed and refunds offered by Monday April 25 with note or money. Spyder and Son will sell at.
Undersigned engineers of the Mexican National Railway and members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers certify using Cactus Blood Care for six blood diseases. They state the remedy effected a perfect cure where other medicines failed, and publish this certificate for their brother engineers. Acambaro Mexico officials listed.
In the Northern Ohio circuit court a motion for a preliminary injunction restrains defendants from manufacturing selling or using sliding window binds and other claimed patent devices. Jacob Durstine and associates must halt such production pending Wayne County court actions. Other text includes unrelated advertisements and medical claims.
The Eddy tone lighthouse sits on a tiny island barely exposed at high tide. The world’s smallest newspaper, El Telegram, measures four inches square in Guadalajara. A historic giant paper titled Nominated Quadruple Constellation stretched to 1.1 feet by 0.5 feet in New York in 1858.
The column reports illness improvements with Armstrong pneumonia and lung troubles for Buechtel and Irvin. Mrs Crater moves back, Dora and Della return from Canton. A new station west of town appears likely as work advances. Overton neighbors far and wide are mentioned, free delivery noted in Wooster. The Wayne congregation donated 22.50 to Russian famine relief. School starts with Miss Mattie Myers teaching. Mrs Mason of West Salem visits Bloomington then plans Oklahoma departure. Miss Mabel Zaring's eighth birthday party features buns jelly popcorn cake and music. guests depart after a day of celebration.
On the 7th, Methodists laid the cornerstone of their new church edifice with ceremonies. The tin box in the stone contains copies of Republican Democrat Cincinnati Herald Ashland papers and lists congregation, committee, workers, architect, and a church description. The building is described as expected size. Ladies served dinner and the Ladies Aid Society holds a social at David Myers home on Saturday night April 28.
The precinct shows a calm ballot scene with 7 Democrats and 73 Republicans voting. Voter alignment appears split with a strong lean toward a local reform ballot and a nearby trustee ticket. The writeup notes corrections and mentions Cleveland area activity in the week prior.
James Durland dies of consumption at home in Congress township aged 41 years 4 months 11 days funeral at Moor Church with ritual services. Lee Bofiney a merchant from Nankin visits. Mrs Holloway and Mrs Weiser return from Pennsylvania. community reflects on Durland’s steady, industrious life and church faith amid a cold snap comments.
The community mourns 17 year old Auva Hobbs who died of pneumonia after a brief illness. Born to Mr and Mrs Z Hobbs, she was active in the M E Church Epworth League and served as organist. Rev E D L Barnett led the service at the M E Church with Prof Berg and Rev Verner assisting, tributes praising her kindness and character. Numerous groups sent flowers and expressions of sympathy.
A church tribute recalls a much loved organist and choir member. Her remains were laid to rest in the village, and the poem laments her absence while affirming that she lives in memory and in heavenly hope.
Mr Eaton Dr E P Shaffter bought the AC Stuck property and has moved in. E F Graber had a near fire in his store last Friday as the tire sparked among cotton batt?n. Julius Desvoignes handles more cigars since that boy arrived at his house Friday morning. Mar ned March 24 Mr Johnff Villard and Miss Julia Mathoit Starried March 1st Mr Qzthva bk McFarren and Miss Anna Stahl daughter of Mr and Mrs William Stahl. Died March 23 Mrs Christain Blosser aged 71 years.
Jvdl Good and family moved to the Helmann farm last Wednesday Work on the new road will commence this week Mrs Mo A Grimes and two daughters will move to Ashford in the near future Lyman Knight commenced show last Monday in the Bottom attic house Raster services at the Mfb Church promise to be quite interesting Miss Alice Jacobs has a severe attack of Dear Bigia the result of grip Mrs Frank J Jacobs was ill with lung trouble JM Browotsath we signed from an attack of diphtheria Osiera were elected by the Presbyterian sabbath school last Sunday Superintendent, Mrot Ring as detaut Joe Good treasurer Pocock secretary Lyman Knight, librarian Hiessie Heid organist Alda Michial terrister Mrs Pr Warner A number of the wets and drys seeming to harmonize last Tuesday Hightow will goon serenely ag ever ho dia
At a convention of Castle Wall of Apple Creek Lodge No 324 Knights of Iythias held on April seventh 1842 a resolution was unanimously adopted mourning the death of the only daughter of Past Chancellor J T Hobbs Wireens The lodge extends sympathy to Brother Hobbs and his wife and notes the girl’s life as blameless and Christian Her memory is to be a benediction and a promise of a better life beyond grief The proceedings will be filed in lodge records and copies sent to Brother Hobbus and the Wooster Republican Attest A W Jonssos Koof Ro anys HW Virrarn
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Wooster High School members led by Hugh Sebo discuss a building project. The text mentions allocating funds and designating Belera as a likely site, with an upcoming formal meeting requiring attendance.
A local committee calls residents to attend a public meeting next Saturday in April to discuss a traditional remedy said to improve health. The notice urges broad county participation and notes the remedy has been handed down through families for many years.
Local wool growers face pricing shifts as eastern buyers favor washed wool while deception and poor handling raise prices abroad. The article notes Australia supplies better wool due to proper washing and handling, warns against heavy twisted twine, and urges farmers to shear, wash, roll, and tie fleece carefully to maintain reputation and achieve higher prices.
Dispatch reports Adam Minks of Apple Creek Wayne County Ohio was duped by distant relatives claiming heir to property in Wabash. He wrote to the County Clerk who denied any estate existence. Several letters suggest a gang of swindlers preying on farmers with promises of securing property for the grangers.
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