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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1892
Page
2
The story notes New Jersey and Rhode Island political shifts favoring Republicans and warns Democrats about upcoming conventions. It highlights a political earthquake in New York and predicts Rhode Island's near victory for Democratic officers, praising the transformation toward Republican leadership in 1892.
The Italian government reportedly accepted 25000 dollars in full satisfaction of all claims over the Matha murder in New Orleans, ending lingering family wounds and financial loss from untimely deaths. The note says peace with Italy has been restored after prior hostilities and insults.
The article argues against a tariff on tin plate shipping high costs to consumers and benefiting monopolists. It also promotes forming a Wooster Building and Savings Association to encourage local savings, home ownership, and economic prosperity controlled by local residents.
Ohio Republicans are urged to nominate Governor McKinley as the 61st Delegate-at-Large and head of the state delegation to the Minneapolis National Convention. The Akron Beacon and Republican endorses the plan as fitting, proper, and widely supported by party leaders across Ohio.
The two figures Cleveland and Campbell appear among strong probabilities in Rhode Island before the last election. Advised to boost their chances, they worked with Governor McKinley who also visited and nearly removed them from the list of likely contenders.
The Republican State Convention will be held in Cleveland on April 27 and 24, promising to be one of the most interesting conventions in years.
Excursion tickets to Piqua and return for the State Encampment of the VUhiOG AHK will be sold on May 10 and 11 from principal Pennsylvania Lines stations in Ohio at one cent per mile. Tickets good for return until May 14. Ticket agents of these lines will provide full particulars upon request.
The Memorial Monument and Fountain, donated by Mr Jacob Frick and wife, will be unveiled in Wooster on May 6 with imposing ceremonies. Governor McKinley and state officials are expected to attend. Reduced excursion tickets will be sold from Alliance to Mansfield on May 5 for return May 8.
The American Protective Tariff League released Nos. 10 38 and 61 covering tariff revisions free trade England vs United States and committee reports on wool, fiber, and bagging. Publications total 54 numbers available for fifty cents, address Wilbur F Wakeman, secretary, 135 West 23d Street, New York.
Specimen cases show liver ailments appetite loss and strength decline improved after three bottles of Electric Bitters. A running leg sore reportedly healed with seven boxes Bucklen's Arnica Salve. A fever sore on another leg cured by one bottle Electric Bitters and one arnica salve, while neural and rheumatic pains faded after treatment.
Advertises King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds with a money back guarantee. Promises relief and speedy recovery. offers free sample bottles and trial bottles at Laubach and Boyd’s Drug Store with large sizes priced at 60 cents and 1.00.
Buckien’s Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. Promises guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by Laubach Hoyd Druggists.
Ticket holders can travel half fare from April 27 to 29 via Pennsylvania Lines for the M E Church Quadrennial Conference in Omaha Nebraska and return until June 1. Pennsylvania Lines agents will provide details on request.
The article urges Wooster to pursue a federally funded post office building under the construction act. It notes design standards, funding limits up to 320000, and annual reports to Congress, urging merchants and business leaders to seek the entitlement. It compares Wooster with Akron Canton and Massillon regarding receipts and building eligibility.
Dalton residents discuss a suspected arsenic poisoning of Ada Ebersole who died March 26. A post mortem by Drs Palmer Greenamyer McMillen Pope Roebuck found arsenic in abdominal fluid. Rumors point to stepfather Henry Weimer and the mother seeking inheritance, but authorities lack sufficient testimony for indictment.
An East Liverpool incident ties WHH Spence a New Lexington attorney to a crisis with William Cassassa, a local restaurant keeper. Cassassa armed himself, fought Spence and his brother Frank, wounding both Spences. Cassassa was jailed while Spence contends innocence amid political ties to the Democratic party.
Our paper arranges with Dr BJ Kendall Co to give subscribers a free copy of A Treatise, of the horse and his Diseases. Enclose address and a two cent stamp for mailing to Kendall Co Knesburgh Falls Vermont. Over four million copies sold in ten years. Mention this paper. Offer valid for a short time.
The Standard advertises the best sewing machines and secondhand units for sale or rent. It promises repairs at reasonable rates and stocks needles, oil, and supplies. Located second door east of City Hall.
Advertisers can print SALE notices and other ads in top style with quick turnaround. Prompt service promises clear copy and timely placement for local newspapers and business notices.
Sudden changes bring colds and potential catarrh due to inflamed nasal membranes. Elder Flower Cream, produced by 40mG D. W. SEM in Savannah, is presented as a top remedy to reduce inflammation and tone the affected areas. The ad also promotes a first class restaurant and saloon with King Parlors, honest prices, and 24 hour meals, oysters, luncheons, polite waiters, and ladies side entrance.
The ad notes patterns of wall paper are available at Rice's on the Square. It mentions the shop as a place to shop for decorative patterns this year, with emphasis on stylish options.
An April report from Lancaster Pa cites a letter to the Lebanon district attorney urging exhumation and toxicology tests for Ada Ebersole who died suddenly in Dalton Ohio and was brought to Milton Grove for burial. Relatives point to stepfather Weimer as suspect, recounting inconsistent stories and a postmortem showing stomach lining punctures. The case links to a bequest and alleged motive to control her inheritance. Also noted: Isaac Fickes of Dalton, once treated for opium and liquor habits, is said cured.
The Oak Ridge Nursery offers trees vines and plants at bargain prices with stock warranted true to name. They provide seed potatoes and plants with delivery across the city and mail orders. Also advertised patterns of wall paper at a corner shop on the Square.
John Park of Beaver Creek Minnesota reports relief from a winter foot swelling once thought rheumatic gout after using Chamberlain s Pain Balm. He says a fifty cent bottle reduced swelling and inflammation, allowing him to shed canes and wear boots again. Local druggists Laubach & Boyd sell the product.
A broad Wayne County roundup notes Dr Warner’s Easter lecture at the M E Church for the Ladies Missionary Society, a proposed second saloon in Congress, and community chatter. It also mentions visits by W W Garver and Wm White, schoolboard actions, Mrs Gardner’s accident aftermath, and new hardware stocks at W H Campbell’s store.
Community notes recount circulation shifts and corrections on editorials. Dr Lerch confusion about returning to the Valley is clarified amid circumstantial uncertainty. Local reports cover school start under Mr Harvey Mowery, building plans by Mr Overholt, farm purchases by Mr Wasson, and resignations at the Presbyterian church.
M ss kihe Sershing of Ashland visited Sunday with cousin Maggie Neil. They attended a social and egg supper at the Mob parsonage Friday evening was grand. Mra 7 Gluke of Nankin visited Kev Hagerman and family last week. Ash Hoff A Co received a new refrigerator last Monday and placed it in their butcher shop. Ho McVicker and his little daughter from Cleveland arrived Tuesday evening at the McVicker House and will stay several days. Mr Walter Skinnen and wife visited their parents for several days last week on their way to Dunkirk Indiana to enter retail hardware business. Mrs 8 D L Dudley and son George from Carlists South Dakota left for home last Tuesday after visiting Madison Wisconsin briefly. Misses Mary and Mattie Morr spent Sunday in Ashland. Allen Greely was in Lodi last Thursday.
John Baechel son of Adolph Baechel dies at thirty years eight months one day funeral Monday Rev Adwoonds of Canaan Me preached sermon. Mrs Leichty and Mrs MicUreery of Wooster attended. George Irvin ill with spotted fever Dr Armstrong of Slayesville circulating among friends. Geo Irvin Jr attended Kerr heeney wedding. Miss Jeanette Smith of Le Roy visited neighbors. Isaac Greathart of Burbank visiting friends this week. Dr J Warner of Congress will give lecture Is Life Worth Living at Wayne church May 7. Missionary Society met at Mrs Gearharts April Id. Attendance poor due to bad weather.
Mr H Eberhart formerly of thin lace is now in the Cleveland hospital. Hope for his speedy recovery. Miss Medabprhart teaching Hickory Grove school this summer. Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society held an after entertainment at the Lutheran church Sunday evening. it was a success with a large audience. Church decor featured spruce flowers banners and motters. Mr John Weaver of Canton has been in town the past week visiting relatives.
Adrian Firestone travels to Illinois to work in the fence business. Aquila Earnhart and his wife move into William Piner's house east of town.
The Burbank Council No 182 U A M passes death resolutions for Brother James Dorland noting sorrow and submission to God. They record his services, quiet disposition, lasting friendship, and good example, extend sympathy to his family, and order the resolutions entered in the record with mourning in the council room for 30 days. The article also mentions James Maker sending a musical monthly and Paderewski pieces featured on the front page.
The Wooster community embraces rapid civic improvements including new churches, a City Hall, Depot, railroad, campus expansions, and street paving. Professor Northrop’s lecture on cultural improvement is promoted to inspire public support, with University talks and a Friday evening event to engage citizens and students.
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