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Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1896

Page

2

Republican bid for bi metallic currency in 1896

The text argues for bimetallism as Republican policy, praising McKinley’s stance on gold and silver, opposing single silver or gold standards. It cites endorsements from a Knoxville glass workers club and President Eberhard, stresses equal value of dollars, and notes Bryan’s reluctance to be interviewed while Democrats attack Populists.

Republican Party McKinley Knoxville McKinley Club McKinsey Eberhard Iir Republcan McKintey United States

Democratic machine shifts Alabama to elect white-majority support

The text reports on Democratic strategy to win elections by mobilizing black counties and overcoming white majorities, arguing that honest elections are pivotal. It notes J. H. Lentz’s Congressional victory for Democrats, concerns over his gold standard stance, and the larger fight over silver policy and Bryanism versus McKinley. It cites a key Allison letter on international bimetallism and notes strong Democratic papers opposing single silver.

Alabama J. 9. Lentz Columbus University of Wooster Congress Watbon Lentz Cleveland

Unclear Names Listed in Historical Record

Fragmentary OCR shows pairs of names including Wm. L. Swartz with Idal locken felder, William Henry Maurer with Zoe Sny der, and Edward Eyman with Jennie Yoos, suggesting a set of individuals linked in a historical notice or notice-like record.

Wm. L. Swartz Idal Lockenfelder William Henry Maurer Zoe Snyder Edward Eyman Jennie Yoos

Wooster Letter List Aug 3 1896 Remaining letters

The Wooster post office advertises 18 letters remaining as of Saturday Aug 3 with names including Heory Harrison Wise Joan F. Marchand and others. Call to claim by giving listed numbers shown in the advertisement.

WoosTtek the Wooster

Statzman Seeks Portage Clerk Post In Republican Race

Readers in the Republican press note Prof A A Statzman a former Wayne county boy is in the race for Portage County Clerk. He is a Wooster graduate with strong morals, civil service pedigree, and Civil War service, one brother also served while the other died for the country. The piece blends local politics and a village romance note with weather and farm reports and a Columbus excursion notice for Centennial week.

Rees'ublican A. A. Statzman Wayne County Portage County Statzman University of Wooster Hoagie Edward Keets Mrs. Davis Canton H. E. Ports C. R. Miller Verrysville A. M. Miller A.J. Lewis Chas Ports Fred Wyre Vanbooskirk Ft. Wayne Ind Tf. &. Vorts John Wilson Wooster Chas Vorts Fiat John

All By the Ladies and the Centennial Day Plan

A Wooster conference charged with Church and Sunday School Day details sets next Friday as the observance date. The program features readings, speeches, a grand parade, a city park basket dinner, and a Women’s Evening in City Opera House with performances by local choirs and quartets. Committees for education, publicity, and various day events are named, with preparations including a Centennial Museum relic display and street cleaning throughout the week.

General Centennial Committee Wooster Township Wayne County City Opera House City Park Yathefie Tdrs Wooster Hand Jadles Merica Ida Hough Cora Huelset Anna Sprague Lt Minter Haterteal Stuberts Ibelt Jannie Mencham Oounds Ohbo Mer Vieitte Sale Miss von Lunt Bebel Bdachley Ila Kleffer Voegh Crisweld Akron Lanner Hough Cork Tina Prague Min J Miner Noble County Usberg Clement Bb. Shaw Chicago Bethesda Ohio Chantangos Assembly Canaan Shaw Anderson Dalton Thos Russell J. W. Oller Daniel Long Philadelphia B. R. Shaw M. E. Sunday School M. E Canaay Township North Market Street F.n.haskins Tommie Ferguson Cleveland

Wayne County Centennial coverage by Daily Republican

The Daily Republican announces its Wayne County Centennial reports will be widely read in Wooster and beyond. It promises home delivery within two weeks, urging readers to place orders with their carrier at 12 cents per week. Absent friends will want the full affair, and the paper will provide it at the same rate, with carriers taking orders for mail delivery as well.

Orrvilla Crescent Mrs. Long- Pickel Daily Republican Wayne County Wooster Darly Republican Charles Hershey Walte Hershey Lida West Smithville Nelile’ Campbell Auckerman Congress Allen Rose Estella Fresh Edyth Sullivan Kelle Campbell Alice Thorley Estella Masser M.J Hepler Linus Brown Vernon H. Keam Akron David Moser Belden Park Penfield O.ue Sigler Creston John Reed Khows W. H. Oswald Sam Ludwick Franklin Township Samuel Ewing Congress Township N. P. Carlin Orrville James Nkeese Saturay Louis Brown Applecreek Theodore Burgan W.H. Kelly Warner Riley Howay Eliza Ewing Ella Vanderford Blue Island Chicago Ann Weiler J. R. Dalrymple Chesterville Ann Teffts Mason Tuttle Sandy Yiellineten Lodi Lester Hogers Burbanks Burbank J. A. Beldhers Wadsworth Cleveland Wilson Kolb’s J. ©. Warner West Salem Crafts & Reed Million Warner Toledo Piaz Opera Acme Comedy Company Mary Siransgood Mr. Crandal Albion Harrington Spencer Geo. Read West Canaan Church Wil All Dlose Phelps Southville School Minnie Kennedy Keyohany Ill Mandolin Club of Dr. Barnhill Columbus U .8 Rush Reese Jobn Keeney H. Armstrong Isaac Gerhart Edda Eversbody Wayne Township Waynechure Alvert Wiend Atardap Meel Kareng Glasgow Wiffere IeRoy Mary Hoffman Agron Glasgow Ais Emma Mats Peter Stair J. H. Spyder Canaan Road M.G Hoffman Oscar Lehman Aguz W.c.c Anna Kissinger

Elopement, white capping, and a revival in Orrville

In Orrville Ohio August 4 a Wayne County 169th O V I reunion drew about 250 with a business group elected S S Shilling as president and F H Pope as secretary. A sensational elopement from Fredericksburg was reported. A man and a woman and a worker for Moscow faced threats of white caping and poisoning. Clinton Warwick and Marshallville excursionists headed to Hiawatha Park. The Wayne County Centennial and correspondent's picnic drew local interest.

Fredericksburg McQuaid Orrville Wooster R S.S. Shilling Co. C Brice Rev. Barnett Dalton Choi S. S. Shilling Wooster Capt. Gift Te ¥ F Pope Dalton Wayne County J. W. Myers John Taggart Co. A. R. B. Wertz L. 8 Beck P. E. Seas Michigan Taylor & Grenemyer DL. J. Letkheim J F. Sease J. A. Hamilton Gaul E. C. Yeager L. G. Brice Cleveland Mt. Vernon As & Business Men Vicnic Orryille Cas. & GC Clinton Warwick Marshallville Hiawatha Park

Great Syndicate Show Impresses Kendallville Crowd

Wm Osborn recalls the Great Syndicate in Kendallville praising its reliable entertainment. The Friday performance featured a one mile parade, daring feats, expert horsemanship, clever bicycle riding, and a modern hippodrome program with twenty seven horses. The band offered music by composers of note and no petty crime issues were reported.

Wm. Osborn Kendallville Ind van Wert

Farmers Great Western Band Concert Brightens Town

A Farmers Great Western Band concert drew crowds on the streets Thursday evening as locals urged visitors to join the Centennial procession. The note lists various local visits, gatherings, and church events, including youth meetings at Mt Pleasant, a festival at Oak Grove, and upcoming Centennial attendance by Lutheran groups.

Aoe Mt. Plenaant Thorley weMorth Lawrence Stark County John Moore F. M. Hammond John Bubb Farmers ‘Great Western Band Willoughby Martin Mr. Reed Ashkiabala County Alien Bowman Bee Bee Great Western Band Lutheran Missionary Society Silas Troxel Wooster Oak Grove Rex Myrtle Firesone Wellington C. Moon Wm. Brant Newton Beard Ashland Fred Bower Faylor Charles Akron Smyser New Pittsburg Mina Gill Canton I. C Gill Doniie Pramer Record LA. 5 Charles Slater Reformed Church Mellie Jay A. Brown May Wintersteen Orrville Ladies Missionary Society of the Lutheran Church Mira Dawn Wilson Emma Ingram Jeromeville

Saloon closed and town notes from Mt Eaton Aug 3

Samuel Lisher closes his saloon. Harry Phillips and Grant Robison move their picture gallery to Wooster. Various local residents visit, repair work after a storm, and community events including church sermons, reunions, and upcoming picnics noted with names and places across Applecreek, Wooster, Orrville, and Canaan areas.

Samuel Lisher Harry Phillips Grant Robison Wimo John J. Schlaffley Wooster R. A. Lucas A. Schlaffly J. ¥.Nimmons E. O. Nambers L. C. Kleing Applecreek Charles Villard Elmer Graber Charley Thompson M. EK Beach City Doc Fraiz Mt. Hope Doc Ed Jaundervein Cleveland A. W. Roth Doc Roth Louis Shouf Massillon

Fires and unrest sweep early August reports

In Berea August 4 coal oil caused a house to burn down while another contractor’s home survived fire. A July 4 blaze at Rueda de Medina near Valladolid destroyed hundreds of buildings amid panic. In Cleveland two Brown Hoisting Works strikers attacked a boardinghouse, militia fired on them, and the strikers retreated into the night carrying guns.

Mapnin Rueda de Medina Valladolid Cleveland, O

Local Notes from Wooster Area 1898

Residents report visits and travels in Ohio and nearby states. Edits note malarial fever illness of County Recorder Schaffter’s son and a cancer death of Mrs Kelder aged about 42. Circulars mention Garver family reunion, syndicate circus fate, and a call for public use of the Eastern Union messenger at The Republic.

Eliabeth Reicer Kelder Applecreek Herdeath Republicas Conoy Ute Spa Madisonburg Wayne Co Clarence Jacob Stair Theodore Sarah Stair Lehman Cemetery Calvin Wieand

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