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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1900
Page
2
The piece hints at David B. Hill weighing a presidential bid amid party dynamics. It notes Dewey’s waning support, Roberts reconsidering Pretoria plans, and a wary press on Dewey’s policies. It mocks Dewey’s timing and the Turkish scare while touching on Vermont support and Kentucky graft rumors.
The article argues Senator Clark should be dismissed for spending a fortune on his seat and public admission of it. It condemns breaches of senatorial decorum and claims prior practice supports removal only when a senator visibly abuses the decorum by silent or showy acts.
Charles Sullivan, 27, youngest son of Michael Sullivan of Millbrook, died at 4 a.m. Wednesday after two weeks bedridden with diabetes. A skilled printer and writer on turf topics, he contributed to local papers under the pen name Seth Cinders. Funeral from St Mary’s Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Standard.
Ohio's 1900 Republican convention adjourned after naming a state ticket, electing at large delegates to the Philadelphia national convention, and adopting a platform. L C Laylin of Huron nominated for secretary of state. Foraker, Nash, Grosvenor, and Dick chosen as delegates at large. The platform lauds McKinley and pledges strong national and economic policy.
Ranging sores ulcers boils pimples and skin troubles are claimed to be quickly cured by Banner Salve. Advertisers Laubach Boyd and Zimmeraan Co promote it as the finest healing salve with no equal and urge readers to try this product.
Mansfield News reports Coroner Bushnell's finding on the death of Judge Isaac Johnson killed at Erie crossing near Tremont House. The second section of an Erie west bound local freight struck him as the first part had been cut to switch tracks. The coroner ruled the train negligent for running over a public crossing amid heavy foot traffic.
The Ohio Experiment Station reports nearly four thousand requests for improved sorghum seed funded by the National Department of Agriculture and a private Kansas source. Extra seed was purchased to meet demand, though only partial amounts will be given per applicant.
Local column from Smithville and Marshallville area reports on spring work, visits, church events, and obituaries. Notable items include Memorial Day plans, sermons by Rev A D Knapp, illness and funerals, and a pending arrival of Corporal Ephraim S. Yoder’s remains. Residents mentioned include Mr Zimmermin, Frank McCaarses, Miss Lane Hanks, Mrs John Baum, Mr Kraus, John Foostine, Wesley Stine, and Rev WH.
Morfland items dated April 24 note Mrs Charles Parrek and Zeno Reed visiting, others return home from Barberton. Mentions illnesses including inflammators and scarlet fever, travels to Cleveland and Columbiana County, and Abe Petterman visiting from Pennsylvania. Local pastors, school work, and Sunday School efforts receive brief mentions alongside community deaths and family news.
Long rural update lists trades, relocations, and illnesses around Loudonville and Wooster. Farmers D O Iandan and Ramsey Buchando work for Widow Miller while Miss Nannie Kitheart and Miss Lucy Numbers visit relatives. Local residents buy land, move houses, and plan repairs as community life unfolds.
Mrs Susan Gileher died Tuesday morning aged years after four years of illness with her daughter Mrs Yo Wo Hoffa. Funeral will be held at the United Brethren church Thursday afternoon at Jo'clock.
Blaine Smith and Stella IM. Biechler of Sterling, James R. Shoup of Kville, and Magdalena Bogs of Koch appear in a local notice listing individuals connected to a broader regional record.
The Wooster post office lists remaining letters on Monday April 23 1900. Gentlemen A Buntiam H Everhard L R Stair P W Young Mrs Ellen Wooster De La Mater Mrs H K Bisher Miss Edna Robinson fourth class Squire and others. Diphtheria throat remedies noted from a drug store.
Washington April 24 The president sent the following nominations to the Senate for treasurer and auditor positions naming the nominees and detailing the proposed appointments and dates.
In Congress township a session of all schools is under way with teachers earning low wages from 18 to 320 dollars monthly. Names include Frank Garver Cora A. Wiles Libbia Irwin Mrs Lestak Clarence Thorley Chas Clause Lola Whitworth Bessie Carlin Floy B Reed Ella Kline. A hotel fire at the Commercial Hotel caused minor damage from a heat pipe. Local notes mention diamond loss on Wooster, quarantine due to scarlet fever, and visits among residents.
Mr and Mrs James Lehman welcome a baby girl last Wednesday at their east of town home. Henry Peece will move Dr Raudebaugh's office from Overton to this place with a traction engine. Seagar, Presiding Elder, preached three discourses at the church and communion services were held. Brea Parro and wife of Wooster attended services. Painter family from Meers and wife relocate to Tennessee area. Board of Education discussed district taxation and a proposed levy for a new house.
Grain-0 product line described as an eight pack beverage option. Text reads as fragmented marketing phrasing with unclear placement or full product details. No identifiable dates or organizations clearly linked.
Fragmented text references a teen threat case and asserted crimes. Mentions mis Pacaser Crisbtasst Herre and implied harm to patters. lacks clear names, dates, or locations. Unable to confirm full facts due to damaged text.
Notice to Contractors announces bids for waterworks work in Worcester County to be opened May 19 1900. The Board of Education bids clerk Philp Markley and assistant Ko Wadaster invite sealed proposals, requiring full disclosure of all persons and materials and adherence to plans and specifications.
Judge S B Fason ruled Tuesday morning to overrule motions to dissolve injunctions in three U junction cases involving the Water Trustees of Shr ee ve and the Council of Shreve. The court maintained the existing injunctions, allowing the proceedings to continue as filed.
An old Hood's Sarsaparilla testimonial from veterans and patients praising blood purification. It claims healing after wounds at San Juan Hill and relief from rheumatism for two individuals in Fall River and Washington Barracks.
Corrected price list from Cratateau & Co., grocers and provisions dealers, detailing per pound costs for lard hams shoulders and bacon, cheese per pound, beans per bushel, potatoes onions and poultry, plus grain and flour rates, with retail figures and corrections by W D Tyler. Includes varied items like wool, wheat, oats, rye and seed, reflecting a 19th century wholesale market update from Wooster.
Cattle quotes range from $4 to $5 for prime and heavy steers with bulls at about $3, calves around $4, and heifers near $4. Hogs show extra heavy at $5.50 to $5.85, medium to heavy $5.75 to $6.65, and pigs $5.00. Sheep and lambs list varied bids from $4 to $7.25, with spring lambs around $7.00. New York, Buffalo, and Cincinnati markets included, noting No. 2 red wheat 79 cents, corn 47 cents, oats 28 cents.
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