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Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1877

Page

2

Contested Governor Race and European War Clouds

The piece previews Tom Young and John McSweeney as potential Ohio governor candidates amid Democratic splits. It cites Hon. John McSweeney of Wooster as a strong challenger, discusses President Hayes policy, and notes looming conflict in the East with Turkey and Russia, comparing armies and debts.

Tom, Young John McSweeney Tom Belfast Mac Jonn McSwerenky Wooster Cleveand McSweeney Pendleton Ewing Durbin Ward Democracy

History of Wayne County to be published by Douglass

The History of Wayne County by Ben Douglass is near completion with Robert Douglass of Indianapolis as publisher and Edwin White supervising canvassing. Wayne County formed in 1818 and no county history exists. the work will preserve oral traditions and full local events for a lasting record and merits public patronage.

Wayne County Ben. Douglass Robert Douglass Indianapolis Edwin White Indiana Douglass Penn County Frederic M Jter Anglettes Township Cedar Valley Thos Hire Bridey Kirkendall Saltcreek J McElhenie Tilllama Bieham Kelttlowgr Hwo John Bisham Lizzie Chalfant Joseph Chalfant Peoneylaula Alexander Bigham Lydia Bigham Clio Aix Alexander Digiam Downing & Yocum Luto Geysa Mons Boye Ch Jrens Ourosti Stork Mgr

Redemption of South Carolina Through Unity and Equal Law

The speaker recalls a decade of struggle to lift South Carolina from defeat through a broad platform embracing all races and parties. He credits honest colored men for his election as governor, vows faithful fulfillment of legal equality, and credits the President with removing troops to restore harmony and uphold promises of his inaugural.

Chamberlain New York South Carolina State House Columbia Wade Hampton Hayes United States Hampton Innes Washington

Tragic double shooting near Geneva ends in suicide

A man named Potter killed his wife at the Huddle near Geneva, Ohio, then shot himself. They were found by Mr. Cook around ten o clock. The coroner ruled both deaths as the result of the shootings.

Cleveland Geneva Ohio Potter Cook

Devastating Basin Fire Destroys Five Shops In Pennland

A night blaze in the business district razed five three story brick buildings and damaged the Miller House. Incendiaries suspected as flames spread from Beer Co hardware to Willis and Foltz stores. The First National Bank building neared destruction but was saved by rapid bucket brigades and bold action. Estimated loss at least 70 000 with major hits to Beer Co Willis Crall Vantilburg Buffenmyer Dorland Grindle Foltz and Miller among others.

The Enquirer Aihland Beer & Co Thomas & Grindle Crall Willis First National Bank Patterson Vantilburg Sabia Foltz Miller House J. Cral D. Buffenmyer Mr. Miller W. K. Foltz J.J. Dorland Thomas J Grindle W. L. Edwards

Murphy movement draws six hundred pledges in April town meet

On April 16 1877 a Murphy movement drew about six hundred pledges amidst astonishment and praise. Reverends Whles and McCurdy spoke while McClellan Eggert and McMonigal led work. A Sabbath mass at the Presbyterian Church showed continued excitement with many taking signed cards. Local changes include a new Sabbath School superintendent I R Dunlap and Mr A H Jameson returning from Iowa. The week featured a crowded dramatic show with Peorer than life and Lim erick Boy. The Crummer principalship begins today and Chas Deneke runs the lumber yard. the M E Parsonage is being repainted.

Murphy Meen Whles McCurdy Messrs McClellan Eggert McMonigal Presbyterian Church A. H. Jameson Iowe Our Place Esquire Jameson Esquire Jameson Presbyterian Sabbath School I. R. Dunlap Farris John Crommehag Pagdy Miles M. E Presbyterian Martz Bro’s J. W. Bott Mt. VY

Grand Lodge Knights of Honor elects Ohio officers at Akron session

At the Akron meeting last week of the Grand Lodge of Ohio Knights of Honor officers and committees were chosen. Names include C W Fisher Bucyrus G D and J W Plumer G R among multiple district officers, trustees, and committee assignments.

Grand Lodge Knights of Honor Grand Lodge of Ohio K. of H Akron C. W. Fisher G. D Bucyrus Ohio W.H. Rouser Dayton John Blythe G. A. D . Galton J. W. Holmes Galion J. W. McGlaughlin G. Guide Plymouth

Order and decorum rules for the room

The notice lists rules for behavior in the room. It bans smoking and loud talking and prohibits abuse of furniture, spitting on carpets, and tearing the pets, with expulsion for violators.

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