07 Aug 1895
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1895
Page
1
The weekly Republican invites letters from readers in Wayne County and surrounding areas. Include full name and address, date, town, and post office with every communication. Names published only by request. Send early for Tuesday noon deadline to THE WEEKLY REPUBLICAN via The Wooster Republican.
The fragment notes the Daily Republican's solid circulation across early 1804 into 1805, covering January through June. It references Hespis Year Tr and mentions months January February March April June, with unclear copies.
In a historical report the first quarter shows totals of 22 953 copies across January to March with days and page markers. The second quarter details April to June show quarterly totals around 24 786 with multiple daily figures and note a consistent average per edition around 0.89.
Wayne County Republicans announce nominees for primary races including County Commissioner candidates H M Rudy Sugar Creek and Jacob A Miller Greene township. County Treasurer J R Overholt Wooster. Representative Irving MacKey Mackey David F Gressyer Wayne township. John F Barrett Wooster. Samuel H Miller Doylestown. Inf irmary Director N Hepler Congress Township. County Surveyor Lyman C Knight Congress Township. Daniel Huffman Chippewa Township for Leaks of Courts Prof Jos W Bricker Greene Township. L D Cornell Shreve.
Wayne county Republicans schedule a primary Saturday August 10 from 1 p m. to sundown at customary polling places to nominate candidates for Representative Clerk of Court County Treasurer County Commissioner Infirmary Director and other offices for the ensuing November general election. Precinct Committeemen must report results to the Executive Committee at 10 a m. August 12 at the Prosecuting Attorney office. M L Suyser chairman P GIVEN secretary.
In the Northwest, reports suggest locals joined a conspiracy to corner the wheat market to drive up prices. Observers note the effort would likely affect only a small portion of the world’s supply, underscoring how limited their influence remains.
The piece notes a Republican exodus from the Democratic party amid dissension and friction in the late Democratic Congress. It mentions individuals like Melt Oma Sipe of Vittaburg and speculates Cleveland may wait for pressure to seize the presidency, likening him to Caesar before a crown.
The item notes that Republican primaries run from 1 to 8 p m next Saturday amid a heated county convention fight with factions clashing. It mentions state political maneuvering, ongoing fundraising requests, and speculative talk about electric railway developments impacting transportation and commerce.
A historical political piece argues against federal overreach in elections. It contrasts republic and empire, urging vigilance by voters. Voter polling sites listed for Republican primaries across multiple townships with precinct details and schedules. George Gray listed as Republican committeeman.
A freight yard disaster on the Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago line near Stark Siding Canton at 2 50 this morning kills four tramps and injures many as a rear section crashes into a broken train. Fireman badly hurt, eight others seriously injured, trains halted, wreck crews from Wooster and Alliance rush to scene and doctors from Canton attend victims.
Wadsworth Electric Railway Co seeks to extend from Wooster to Cleveland via Wadsworth and Akron with routes through Smithville Easton Marshallville Creston Sterling Littman and possibly Wooster. The plan aims for private right of way, $500-$600 per mile in aid, and a 1,000 per mile donation to speed build out in 18 months. The system would carry passengers freight and mail with spur lines for farmers and markets, linking to agricultural stations and Barberton.
From Saturday's lary Mr Loreaux of Sterling was the guest of his brother yesterday J. B Carnes '98 of Canton rode up on his wheel yesterday calling on student friends Four brothers wrote from Lansing Mich they expect to enter the university this fall.
English Lutherans and Methodists joined in a Sunday School field day with 400 dinners served and a spirited program. John Calvin defeated Martin Luther 27 to 14 in a mock race as teams competed in a full slate of races, games, and prizes, including drawing pencils, shoes, a pocket case, and fruitless pie-eating drama.
Spectators fill the Wooster field for a great ball game and races. Wooster outshot Smithville in a day of local sports action highlighting community athletics and local teams.
The Millereburg bicycle meets drew large crowds with riders Branstetter Lautzenheizer Gee Fulmer and Aultman in Wooster and Orrville among officials. Wayne County and Smithville clubs contested in a friendly shooting and ball game, with Wooster claiming strong showing at the fair grounds.
Witnesses report smoke rising from Griffin's Zoods Store cellar last night. Fire Chief Grennach alerted the department and firefighters forced a difficult entry. The blaze started from spontaneous combustion of linseed oil saturated rags used for second story flooring. damage was slight but could have been disastrous.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for women’s ailments including irregularities and uterine disorders. It claims nervous exhaustion and insomnia are relieved, with testimonials of recovery after use. Also promotes asthma treatment and a clothing cleaning agent by different advertisers.
Witham Furst, a wagoner hauling brick on Pittsburg avenue, was pitched from his wagon about 20 feet during a collision with a winter trough at the hill base near the Naltzzer mill. He suffered a deep facial wound requiring 14 stitches, with multiple cuts and possible internal injuries feared.
Local applications fail to reach the disease. Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Catarrh Gyre are internal remedies. The products are advertised as blood purifiers and mucous-surface tonics, prescribed by physicians and sold by druggists in Toledo, Ohio, with testimonials promised.
The item notes a trifling demand or burden of daily tax from the Republicar edition, listing two vents per day as a small home news feature. The text lacks clear events or names but implies minor tax discussion in the daily republicar context.
Mrs L Tanner of Findlay endorses Dr Hand Colic Cure for babies noting it relieved colic better than other medicines and plans to continue using it. Ad promotes Dr Hand remedies for children sold by druggists at 25 cents.
The report details a humorous game between fat and lean teams from Lucyros with a combined fat weight of 2800 pounds against 73 pounds. Witty names like Goat Kiser and Dan Zaringi star in a rough contest ended in lean victory 27 to 11 in sixth inning, with contracts, signatures, and local gossip shaping the scene.
Sunday School picnic date changed from August 8 to the following Friday. A social and fund party at the Methodist church on North Street reports a happy time. Local entertainments include farewell for Miss Lilla Perkins and plans for a Cleveland visit. The George and Mongey Band left for Chippewa Lage Krida to play for the Cleveland City Guards all week. Mrs Sara Peeman hosted a five o'clock tea after interior remodeling. Halph Funk family held an annual reunion at Odell's Lake with 35 attendees. next reunion set for July 31, 1896. Rev George H. Smith of Steubenville Methodist Church resigns amid hiring debate. five Steubenville pulpits vacant.
Miss Maggie Webb 17 reports Mrs James Strouse fired at her with intent to kill over forbidden romance with William Strongs. Strouse ill in bed. expected to appear before Mayor Jeffries. Neighbors recall threats to burn out the Webb family. Strouse allegedly intoxicated at times.
Muarray City reports its inaugural church, population 1,000 with 16 saloons. Various church events unfold across Ohio including a national Presbyterian convention in Columbus Aug 21 26 and multiple union services, picnics, and fundraisers through Aug 29. Rev. Gardner accepts Glenville pastorate. deaths of Rev Peter Edmonds and more.
An 1891 ad touts Dr Hand's Cone Cure as a wonderful remedy with claimed success from Hand Medicine Co Philadelphia. Endorsed by Verdinand M King of Scott Street, the notice asserts the cure benefits for babies and markets other Dr Hand remedies. It also mentions Dr Wheeler's Nerve Vitalizer and Lanbacb Boyd bottles.
August 10 and 11 excursion tickets to Denver Waeblo and Colorado Springs offered by Pennsylvania Lines for Pharmaceutical Association of America meeting. Tickets valid for return to Aug 26 with possible extension to Sept 3. Inquiries to nearest Pennsylvania Lines agent.
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