04 Aug 1897
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1897
Page
1
Local newspaper urges regular correspondence from all towns and readers. It calls for new correspondents where absent and emphasizes weekly input, noting that many short letters are preferable to a few long ones to keep the list complete.
The page discusses Jonny McLean's gold contracts in a digressive contrast with earnest silver shouters seeking selfish protection. It references Japan and annexation fears, German parliament votes on free speech, and Ratner Wilhelm’s possible political shifts. A new Alaska sunstroke feature is noted as grimmer than prior pests under the Arctic climate, while President McKinley’s civil service order tightens removal rules excluding some confidential officials.
Names Louuis Somelian Manuel Fernandez Ktafeel Fernandez Y Diaz Jalio Thomas Sainz and Frank A Gramouf appear as claimants to American citizenship while held in Spanish Cuba. The report notes they are charged with rebellion and under ordinary military jurisdiction and contrasts them with the Competitor crew from fre wend. The piece remarks these names are not clearly linked to United States birth.
Judge George K. Nast as Republican campaign chief condemns changes to pension law procedures. The Interior Department under Webster Davis loosens courtlike strictness in pension claims, arguing the law aims for benevolent government, not technical hurdles. The piece also surveys gold prospects in Klondike, Northwest Territories, Mexico, Peru, Bolivia, and West Australia, predicting potential global financial impact.
A Chicago trade survey gathers responses from grocers and jobbers across 27 states. About half report higher business in the first half of 1897 versus a year earlier, 30 percent see no change, and 20 percent report a decrease. Regional responses show variation with Southern and Western zones posting higher improvement than Eastern regions.
The Boston wool market shows firm conditions with weekly price advances and higher import needs under new tariff laws, while New York dry goods markets report broad gains in woolen goods. This improvement signals vast shifts for Wayne County merchants and farmers, with tens of thousands of dollars in play.
Obie Sid ney and Wooster editors respond to a hostile article about the Shaw horse episode. They condemn the nasty diatribe as uncalled for and unjustified, noting the public interest remains limited and urging fair treatment of the matter.
The Wayne County Republicans call a delegate convention in City Opera House Wooster on August 21 at 8:30 p m to nominate candidates for Representative Treasurer Commissioner and other offices and to select delegates to judicial and senatorial conventions Precinct caucus August 14 to appoint precinct committeemen and pledged delegates with apportionment by votes cast for McKinley in 1896.
In Ashland on July 27 the New Louden and Loudenville Electric Hall announced plans for a proposed electric line. Names of officials and places tied to the project include Loudonville Huntington, McCready, New Loudon, Hert Hang, and Ire land. The report notes election of officers with A My-Rrattz Vier as president and Cat terpon as secretary. The prospects are described as bright for the road.
Mrs A Scobey of West North Street was startled by a child’s scream to find the pavement covered with snakes. Wielding a hoe she crawled outside and killed twenty five serpents, the largest over three feet. The remains were cremated.
In 1862 a private from Company A, 157th Pennsylvania Volunteers, chronic diarrhea afflicted him. After trying many medicines, he credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with complete relief following use of four 50 cent bottles. He recommends the remedy to fellow veterans and notes Laubach & Boyd as local sellers.
A testimonial style ad from Dover New Hampshire praising Ely Cream Balm for catarrh relief. It claims rapid effect and mentions a shelf of catarrh cures, urging purchase from Ely Brothers, with prices for full and final sizes and distribution through druggists.
The Wooster Fair at Wayne County Agricultural Society grounds August 24 25 26 27 features up to date displays and seven races with large purses. Daily free admission for children 12 and under plus a free ride for early grounds entrants. World class acts include Prof K H Boone hypnotist master Douglass Boone Gladys Livingstone and Cyrene the Cuban aerialist with grand stage performances free to all patrons. Entries close August 7.
Ashland County teachers and Wooster residents attend the university summer school with speakers and lectures. A notable wedding joins Miss Annette Thackwell and Mr. W. McGormick Johnson at Wooster’s Trinity Church, with plans for missionary work in India after a Cincinnati honeymoon.
Mrs Boullion of 222 Crane Street praises Dr Hand's Colic Cure for her two month old baby's wind colic. She used two bottles and claims it is the best colic medicine. The ad notes Dr Hand's Colic Cure and remedies sell at druggists for 25 cents. Wright's Celery Compound also advertised for constipation and headaches at 25 cents.
Advertisement offering 100 dollars for any catarrh case not cured by Hall 4 Catarrh Cure from FJ Cheney & Co Toledo. Endorsements from Warat & Truax and Walding, Kinnan & Marvin attest trustworthiness. Fall’s Catarrh Cure advertised as internal medicine activating blood and mucous surfaces. Price 75 cents per bottle and testimonials offered free.
A farmer from Farmer City Illinois writes praising Dr Caldwell's Syrup Vepsio as an excellent medicine. He claims his whole family, including a six month old baby, takes it freely and would not be without it. He notes price concerns with 10c size and indicates availability at Lauvach & Boyd.
On August 2 3 and 4 the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad sells excursion tickets to Philadelphia for one fare round trip to attend the National Meeting of the League of American Wheelmen. Tickets good for return until August 9 1897. For details contact any B A ticket agent or H N Austin General Passenger Agent Chicago Ill.
The Cleveland Akron and Columbus Railway continues to offer round trip tickets between all stations on its line with a single fare for the round trip good for Sunday travel both ways. Agents can provide particulars or write to C F Daly General Passenger Agent Cleveland Ohio.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers excursion tickets to Mount Vernon Ohio for all regular trains at low rates for the Ohio State Camp Meeting. Tickets valid for return until August 19 1897. Information through nearest B and O Ticket Agent or L N Austin Chicago.
A lecture titled The Physics of Mental Action by Prof T Lowden drew a large crowd at the Lutheran Tabernacle Sunday evening. The Wooster University instructor argued that body health and digestion shape mental and moral development, stressing sleep, exercise, and a balanced blood supply as foundations for character.
An illustrated ad urges office workers to fix digestion by using Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for constipation. It links sedentary habits to stomach liver and kidney troubles and touts sugar coated granules as a cure for even severe cases, warning against alternative pills.
Farmers in Wayne county near Wooster report the largest wheat crop yet, with yields from 23 to 40 bushels per acre and quality exceeding previous years. New crop wheat near last year’s price, elevators paying around 80 cents, and districts like Jeromeville seeing steady grain flow as threshers ramp up. Prominent growers like Samuel Bell and O E Roebuck reveal bumper yields and substantial straw, while Ashland-area fields also show strong returns amid market activity.
Massillon Jade orient Walter Bas se wheeled to Wooster on Sunday with F Drake as a good reason to remember Jesse Wilhelm of Plecs. Haylhiss bicycle tire purchase failed. Wilhelm gave his own wheel for the trip home. The wheel rode on the first train and was repaired there. It was a friendly act, and Bayles responded in gratitude.
Partial readable line suggests a classifieds ad seeking to sell items or ore. Names and exact details are unclear, but the snippet indicates a sales or auction context within a newspaper column.
The Republican obtained an order given to a canvasser and compared it with foreign and local dealer prices. The retailer figures show canvasser goods costing far more, with items like tea, baking powder, ginger, mustard, molasses, coffee, oats, and freight totaling a noticeable premium. The farmer’s order reveals excess ginger and mustard, and locals discuss publishing buyer names.
A note indicates a considerable number from Herve will travel to Wooster on August 6 for sclera day observances.
A historical ad promotes Allen's Foot-Ease to cool tired feet and ease hot, swollen shoes. It claims relief from soreness, blisters, corns, and bunions, promising comfort for walking. Sold by all druggists and stores for a small price, with free sample offers.
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