18 Aug 1897
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1897
Page
1
The notice urges more local correspondents for The Wooster Republican and asks readers to report for absent writers. It stresses every town should be heard weekly, even brief letters are valued, and new correspondents are needed where former ones have left or gone unheard.
New l'huadelphia residents hold public meetings to lure Akron parties into building a rubber factory employing about 100. The town aims to grow, while statewide talks touch on labor, finance, and political backings amid populist and Democratic tensions.
The remarks recall Prime Minister Canovas of Spain and Weyler in Havana. Weyler claims alignment with Canovas policy and friendship, suggesting Cuba’s real interests were served by him. Canovas’s assassination sparks renewed Spanish wrath and global focus on Cuban cruelties.
Wheat futures rose with 20 cents advance in Chicago trading as 30 day price neared last year’s peak, corn exports hit a record, and European wheat shortages pushed up imports. The note highlights vast grain gains in 30 days, a large Mansfield industrial edition, and Mansfield’s growing business community under the Fifty Thousand League effort.
An 86 rise in session prices lifts optimism for Mansfield and broader markets. Wheat futures closed for September at 8115gc, marking a 6 cent rise in three days and the strongest price level since 1891 for that date. Bullion values and trade broadening signal stronger demand, though risks remain as traders weigh potential limits to further gains.
At the Ohio Populist state convention the middle of the road element gained control, while Southern members, angered by last year's fusion with the Democrats, split from allies. Jacob Coxey was nominated for governor amid accusations and rally speeches, with critics claiming the Populists risk being swallowed by Democrats. A female health ad and a Pierce patent medicine promotion follow, urging mothers to use the remedy during pregnancy.
Reverend testimonials from Rev John Reid Jr and Rev Francis W Poole endorse Ely's Dream Balm as a cure for catarrh and head cold. Druggists offer 10 cent trial or 50 cent full size with mail option from Ely Bros New York. The claim notes it works when used as directed.
K C Joiner of Allen B O Hillsdale Go Michigan says nothing gave his rheumatism such quick relief as Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil. This consumer testimonial highlights a moment of relief attributed to the product from a Hillsdale, Michigan area source.
A Dayton man writes to Wright Medical Co in Columbus praising Wrights Celery Capsules for rheumatism after 40 years of suffering. He reports significant relief after using about 25 capsules and notes he is now 88 years old. The letter offers trial sizes and lists prices of 50 cents and 1 dollar and asks readers to send a postal address for a free trial.
A farmer from Farmer City writes that Dr Caldwell's Syrup Vapsin is an excellent medicine used by his whole family. He notes his six month old baby takes it freely and would not be without it. Available in 10c 6c and $100 sizes at Laubach Boyd's.
On August 11 1887 Wooster Pythians celebrated the consolidation of Morgen Stern Lodge No 41 with Rising Star Lodge No 22 with a city park gathering. Knights from Creston Smithville Applecreek Dalton Orrville and other Ohio towns attended joining ceremonies speeches by Capt McClure Hon McDowell and Dr Gann followed by a civic banquet, band music, and a large patriotic memorial event.
An old advertisement claims indigestion and wasting away are linked to poor digestion. It urges Shaker Digestive Cordial from Mt. Lebanon for aiding digestion, restoring nourishment, and curing those misdiagnosed as consumptives. Trial bottles offered.
The Minglewoods of North Lawrence lost at Ashland on Wednesday and Thursday, 8 to 2. The game featured disputed calls by Amridge Mecarty, with five runs scoring in the eighth inning for Minglewood aided by errors and lucky hits. An Athletics picnic and a Highland Park event followed, including multiple running and field events won by various students and teachers.
Claiming to quit tobacco easily and forever with tao-To-Bac the wonder-worker the ad promises men gain ten pounds in ten days and cites over 400 000 cured. It offers No-Tlo-Bac from a druggist with a guarantee or $1 00 and mails a free booklet and sample from Sterling Remedy Co Chicago or New York
A Wednesday afternoon picnic on the College campus, in honor of Kay 8. Hall Young, pastor of the University church, featured a vesper service under the oaks. Young, bound for the Alaska field as a missionary, praised Westminster church members and urged loyalty to the church as he prepared to depart with his family. The gathering mourned his absence, lauded his two years of service, and looked forward to his continued impact in missions. <An era of connection and service closes as Young departs for Seattle and then the gold region, with Dr. Scovel and Rev. J. C. Rawing among those shaping support for the mission.>
Sunday service topics guide worshippers at the Pleasant Home camp meeting in northern Wayne County opening Aug 17 with a Cleveland district ministerial convention and running through Aug 26. The event features Rev Bowman of Chicago and other district leaders, plus a planned rally of young people and Sunday Schools.
The column lists several obituaries and death notices from Touradapy's Dary Tunis morning including Mrs Eliza Beth Kauke aged 77 Dary Tunis notes paralysis and burial at Heall avenue residence with the years and ages given for each deceased The text also mentions Mrs Katherine widow of the late Dr E Bertram dying at home on South Buckeye and other infant deaths with interments in Fredericksburg and Orrville.
Wayne County Probate Court filings include petitions to sell real estate for James Sharp, guardianship accounts for Vernon D Graybill, and various administrator and executor accounts. Hearings scheduled for September 3 and August 13 and 14. Lena Chatelain named as widow taking under the will. bonds posted for several guardians and executors.
A fragment from Wooster notes mentions events at College Hill with names like Dr Pouremaet and President Scovel. It references faculty changes, talks on study motives, and a forthcoming feature on God and Immortality. Also notes John Wo Meare and Carey E Gregory linked to local schools and summer programs.
Mrs. Alice Pfeffer of Wooster petitions for divorce from David Pfeffer alleging extreme cruelty habitual drunkenness over three years and failure to provide. She states she left him and is living apart with their 13 year old daughter seeking custody and related relief.
An old resident recalls past times with primitive news sharing tools and praises Doan’s Kidney Pills. The notice touts the remedy as the best, promising relief within a week and urging local purchase at 60 cents via Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y, sole U S agents.
Mrs Boullion of 222 Urane 51 reports her two month old suffered wind colic since birth. After trying many remedies she praises Dr Hand's Colic Cure, used two bottles without which relief would not be possible. Sold by all druggists for 25 cents.
A brief historical note on enduring structures and aging residences, reflecting on preservation, development, and the evolving meaning of home within the community over time. The piece contrasts the oldest dwelling with newer homes, highlighting ongoing urban change and local sentiment.
Last night at midnight a wreck crew cleared an obstruction on the south track five miles east of town. David Long of Alliance, a conductor on a west bound freight, reported heavy ties placed to wreck the east bound fast passenger train No. and due at 1:26. Detective T. M. Stacey was ordered to apprehend the rais¢reants by Sapt A. B. Starr.
A powder to be shaken into the shoe relieves swollen and fat feet, smarting soles, and blisters. It supposedly cools and comforts, reduces burning pains, and restlessness. Sold by druggists and store outlets for 5 cents with free address for Allen S Olmstead care.
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