14 Aug 1895
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1895
Page
1
Wanrip correspondents by the Wooster Republican at Shreve Austen Weilersville Cedar Valley McQuaid Sonnenberg and any other Wayne County point from which the Republican now gets no regular report.
The Daily Republican reports solid Republican turnout in Wayne county with Samuel Niter stiller and Nam Miller winning key nominations for Representative and County Treasurer. Sugarcreek township backs Rudy for County Commissioner, while Lyman Knight and C N Hepler win roles for County Surveyor and other posts. The piece highlights veterans who served, business experience, and broad support across townships.
The piece reviews a close county clerk race between J. W. Bricker and L. D. Cornell, praises Republican strength and local ticket quality, and urges equal business hours after 6 p.m. amid reform push. It notes 33 issues of The Weekly Republican in 1895 and hints at executive committee doubts and Justice Jackson’s health affecting Supreme Court leadership.
The Wooster daily letter describes a church women led effort to establish a free reading room in the Quinby block to provide moral literature, gospel meetings, and a refuge from saloons. The plan aims to attract men and boys with reading material and periodic religious services, while seeking public funds and input on hours and librarians.
The article describes nervous debility as common among women and recommends a persistent course of Ayer’s Sarsaparilla to cleanse and invigorate the blood, claiming mature improvement will follow.
The Republicans of Wayne county held a county officer primary this Saturday with polls in most precincts. The article notes the second largest Republican vote in Wayne history and provides official candidate tallies, including a tight Clerk of Courts race between J. W. Bricker and L. D. Cornell, awaiting Fredericksburg counts to finalize.
Neuhof, Columbus manager of an assignee’s clothing sale, opened in the Quinby room Wooster, faced heavy state licensing protests. He paid $2.95 for one day, clashes with Mayor Jeffries over refunds, and fled after arrest warrants were issued. goods were seized and later returned. Four stores under state license had triggered fines and potential imprisonment for Neuhof.
A mixed item combining a school statistics page and a camp diary. It covers the St James Episcopal Choir outing at Chippewa Lake with route notes, camp life, storm damage, and a list of campers, plus detailed school enrollment figures. The report records weeks in session, teachers, pupils, enrollments, daily attendance, and graduation counts for 1895. Cranes Hauplert, superintendent.
Cracker Jacks defeated the North End Buckeyes on Friday afternoon at Sa per'a field in the Fourth ward by a score of 1 to 1. The inning by inning line shows Cracker Jacks 4 60 24 40 0 and Buckeyes 1 20 2 13 0 5 2-16. Anather game is scheduled for Monday August 1.
Surveyor Philip Markley nears completion of plans to straighten and deepen the hill back channel below Slarp's bridge in Holmes county. The project, continued near Wooster by Joslin's steam dredge, seeks to reclaim thousands of acres, improve drainage, and prevent flooding of low grounds while boosting fertility of bottom lands.
Wayne County Pioneer Association executives met at the Commissioners office on Saturday. Absent members caused important business to be deferred to the next meeting on August 17 1895. The annual picnic is set for August 31 with venue to be decided between City Park Highland Park and a full board expected to finalize.
An old style advertisement touts Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Pellets as cures for blood disorders and liver inactivity. It promises a money back offer if the remedy fails to benefit or cure diseases caused by impure blood or an inactive liver. The copy emphasizes blood purity and a healthy liver as keys to recovery and health.
A Galion home recovered stolen Carl Bros property including 264 knives 13 razors and four revolvers from a stump two miles north of the town. A pair identified as Miller and McCarty yielded three razors bought by the men. Carl Bros of Shreve later retrieved much of the plunder stored by a tramp camp. Mayor and police praised for prompt action and aid in the case.
Two women posed as lace manufacturers deceiving Wooster women by claiming referrals from a friend. They canvassed neighborhoods in Wooster and Columbus and earned fifty dollars before leaving for Dayton. No arrests reported. article aims to warn sister cities.
Promoting Magic Dyes as easy to use with rich colors and fast wash fastness. Mentions large packages and sun resistance. In health notes, asks whether health or sickness. cites sleeplessness nervous dyspepsia and nerve disease. Claims Dr Keeleus Nerve Vitalizer cures and stimulates nerves. Mentions samples or $1 bottles from Laubach & Boyd.
Mrs W Ryas hosted a small group on South Buckeye Street in honor of Mrs Vesta Cassidy and Miss Grace Stanley, both graduates from Ohio Wesleyan. The event featured music and light refreshments and Mrs Cassidy leaves for Washington this evening. A wedding followed later at Mrs Muller’s home on North Walnut Street. Clarence C Hunt of Ft Bragg California married Miss Mary M Hollowell in a quiet ceremony with Methodist Episcopal church rites. The wedding party and guests included Grace Wright, Grace Wringie, Edward Deeds, Rott Hollowell, Rev Geo W Mather, M A Miller, and others. The couple will reside in Ft Bragg after a brief stay in Attica. The Presbyterian picnic at Highland Park was disrupted by rain after heavy attendance and a bountiful dinner. Starvey C Swartz celebrated his birthday with a large gathering at his West North Street home, featuring a feast and a new bookcase presented by his wife.
A flurry of local happenings includes the Methodist choir picnicking at Lake Talbot, a Caskey family reunion near Wonster, and Moorland festival plans. Community groups meet for church circles, Sunday school, and missionary activities while residents attend weddings, excursions, and a Wayne County Teachers Institute set for August at the City Opera House with Dr White and other educators.
Horner of Shreve received a pension reissue and increase, after prior reductions. The changes show a cut from six to six dollars, then a reissue and rise to eight eight dollars, a net monthly decrease of four dollars. G A R members hoped for better pension terms.
Three week old baby suffered wind colic and relief came after using Dr Hand's Colic Cure. From start, instant relief with no adverse effects, leading to strong recommendation for all mothers. The testimonial cites Dr Hood's Remedies as sold by druggists.
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