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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1881
Page
2
The Wooster Republicans spar over a judge ticket and clerical appointments while Ohio earthquake relief contributions and the death of Senator Carpenter frame a broad political snapshot. District reshuffles, vacancy talks for coroner, and Civil Service reform orders color Wayne County and state politics.
Authorities state the Baltimore and Pittsburg Chicago Railroad will be built. Pittsburg promoters continue to pursue funding and expect construction to start once capital is secured.
In a Friday vote the Ohio General Assembly created a commission of the Governor, Auditor, and Adjutant General to arrange Ohio's centennial participation in the Yorktown surrender celebration. The program aims to credibly represent the state at Yorktown, Virginia, on October 19, 1871, with commissioners empowered to plan and implement suitable activities.
A Democratic county primary slate backs Judge Jeffries for Probate Judge and urges earnest support. Messages from Col. Eason Hon John W Baughman and Hon ST B Swartz among others advocate the nomination.
The Wayne County Democrat urges Democratic candidates to stop electioneering against a rival on grounds that Mr Zimmerman favors him. The editorial hints that such tactics harmed Mr Harding’s nomination and warns future campaigns against independent candidacy outside the circle of favored allies.
The Stubbs Sunday Bill became law in this state last Thursday with 27 to 60 vote in the house after Senate amendments. The act tightens Sunday liquor sales and bans public performances and exhibitions on Sundays with penalties up to 100 dollars or six months in jail. It takes effect upon passage.
The Elio Bugle outlines a proposed line starting at Union Depot Cleveland along the lake shore for three miles, then toward Berea and Brunswick, threading Rocky River and Styx valleys. Engineer Joho il Sargent endorses a grade suited for easy construction, reaching coal resources north of Wadsworth before following the Styx valley onward.
The article outlines a proposed corridor from Cleveland through Wayne and Perry counties to Pomeroy on the Ohio River, noting connections with multiple rail lines and the rich coal and mineral resources along the way. It highlights the route's advantages, including crosses of the Clinton air line and several major lines, and discusses anticipated traffic and markets for Wayne county coal and iron.
The column notes a debated challenge from January and invites a public response. It reports a welcoming for the Brown family, several home exchanges, and a spring business uptick. It urges the Board of Education to plan a graded school and describes the funeral of Mrs J W Matz and Reverend attendance, plus social notes on Miss Long’s visit. ARCHIE.
Weather moderates as farmers push spring work though seeding remains undone. Summer school in session with promising success and a quiet election. Major Frank Baird lectured at Dalton M E Church on intemperance. A theft ring at the old Artland place led to $500 in recovered goods and arrests in Stark County.
A. H. Dice contests the April 4 election results in Wooster Ohio, alleging ballot miscounts and improper handling by judges and clerks in multiple wards. The petition lists five specific points claiming votes were miscounted or misallocated to Henry R. Horn as the winner.
The probate court hears Henry Dice contesting Henry Horn’s 1881 Wooster City Marshal victory. Judges accused of erasures and miscounting in the Fourth Ward, Quinby voting while not eligible, and uncounted Dice votes in the First Ward. Attorneys for both sides. trial set for April 14, 1851. observers predict Horn to win.
The University will begin its third term on Wednesday with anticipated growth in each department. Early enrollment is urged to build a broad foundation, with Junior Preparatory Class tuition at 5 dollars per term. A 6,000‑volume library and reading room enhance study. A Latin beginners’ class may start to complete a year of Latin by next fall. Students should arrive this week if possible.
An advertisement promises clear, blemish free skin with Dirree’s Oil of Beauty cited as the queen of the toilet table by society beauties. It claims no paint or whitening is needed and urges ladies to buy from Laubach & Bevard in Wayne County. The page also lists local justices of the peace elected across townships in Sugar Creek, Wim Gailey, Chippeton, and others, followed by a note on mourning envelopes and stationery at the record office.
The undersigned will sell his residence on the north east corner of Beaver and Booth streets. Apply soon to James Johnston, Real Estate agent, or to C Baxen. Wooster, O., March 6, 1881.
The undersigned Samuel Metzler of Wooster Ohio is appointed administrator of the estate of Elizabeth Metater, late of Wayne County Ohio, deceased. Creditors are asked to pay promptly and those with claims to present them duly authenticated for allowance. April 9, 1900s.
An unclear historical clipping notes a pharmacist or medical dispenser named Dr Moorl facing services shutdown. The entry lists a roller and a drug store residence with incoherent place names and dates, indicating a disrupted business or regulatory action and possible public notice.
D Q Liggett & Co showcases new season stock with elegant brocade fabrics, silk laces, dress silks at 65 cents, damask linens, toweling, unwashed shirts, hats and hosiery. Large assortment of carpets, cloths, curtains, window laces, and fashionable outerwear in latest patterns. Upstairs display filled with desirable items. customers invited for examination of the latest offerings.
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