Word from every correspondent for The Wooster Republican
The notice calls for weekly letters from all correspondents, urging coverage from each town even briefly. It requests reports for absent writers and welcomes new correspondents where gaps exist to ensure intelligent revision of the correspondent network.
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the Wooster Republican
Largest hay crop and tariff talk at National Hay meet
The Pittsburg meeting of the National Hay Association highlighted the largest hay crop in the nation and tariff protection under the Dingley law. The report also notes broader economic optimism, exports rising, and political debates over Populists and alleged corruption within the Democratic circles.
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Pittsburg
National Hay Association
Tie vote leaves judicial contest to Secretary of State
A three county judicial contest in Millersburg ends in a tie after hearings by chief deputies and clerks. The fate of the contest rests with Secretary of State Kinney as detailed affidavits recount the county delegates, caucus votes, and motions for shifts between Samuel H. Nicholas and James Eason with both sides alleging irregularities in the late convention proceedings.
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Wooster
Millersburg
Manner
Ley Williams
Coshoctua
KE. B. Eshelman
J. E. Appleduugh
Wayne
Chas
Knox
W.M. Burklew
Holmes
L. R. Unitchfield
J. B. Taylor
A.S. McClure
H. K. Smith
S.H. Nicholas
John McSweeney
A. D. Metz
Atlee Pomerens
Vauton
Eason
Cessna Tomerave
Afl Davita
Itia
Holmes, Cranacton
Wayne Counties
Kinney
Samuel Ts Lasco Yeas
E Bbesheiman
John E. Applsdaugh
Wm Sparklew
Millersvarg
C. A. Lambertson
Coshocton
Joseph McDowell
George W. Sharp
J. F. Guenther
C. A. Estill
Jas
Leeper
Jss Jackson
James Swartz
Swartz
Jeeper
Georgs W Sharp
Jackson
Ist
John Wettman
James Swarts
J. Leeper
Holmosa County
Samuel B. Eason
J. JF. Matthey
Wis
Thomas Armor
Samuel H. Nicholas
Mr. Armor
Goenther
Wayne County
Guenther
R. W. Henry
Eaon
Nicholas
Guenthr
Eagon
J. B. Leepur
D. Anderson
Hanna
Holmes County
Messrs. Guenther
Sharp
Hanns
Marchand
Armor
McSweeney
Mbtz
Pomerene
By &. J Cutter
Esherman
Gunta
Fomerene
Kason
Indigestion Cure Claim From Shaker Digestive Cordial
A reader-published advertisement urges readers to seek a natural cure for indigestion. It argues doctors may err and one in three people suffer from dyspepsia. The ad promotes Shaker Digestive Cordial, claiming gentle, efficient relief from indigestion and lists a price of 40 cents per bottle at a local grocer.
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Gragalsts
Actence
Hall
Cheney
Toledo
Farmers Share Good News Across Regions
Special to Wous rey REECHLIOAN reports Minneapolis on August 20 notes wheat at one dollar. New York reports No. 1 Northern wheat at 1.0634 dollars. Baltimore and Philadelphia quote wheat at one dollar and 1 02? Chicago notes wheat at a half cent to the cent.
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Minneapolis
New York
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Chicago
Sound Sense on Wheat Prices Warns Against Hoarding
The editorial argues that wheat cannot sustain prices at five cents a day and warns that high prices hurt consumers as Europe cannot absorb more American wheat. It cautions against speculative hoarding, advises prudent farmers to sell when profitable, and favors conservatism over daring market plays for long term gain.
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Cleveland /uder
Europe
Travel group tickets sold for National G A R Encampment
C. W. Kisling of B. & Co. sold 67 tickets to Buffalo New York for the National G A R Encampment. The party includes Harry McClarran and wife Speers McClarran Boyd Gilson Jacob Shelly and wife J G Kope I H Myers Dr W G Whitmore and sister Frank Naftzer and wife Jacob Long and wife W W Spear and wife J P Van Nest and wife A Brand setter and wife Samuel Metzler Irvin McClarrao John Hummer J H Taylor Phil Young Miss Stranstetter Enos Pierson and wife John Strauss J R McKinney W V Armstrong and wife Levi Fiebharp R V Bowers Laura Axe J W Bryant J S Caskey John Taggart and wife Jehiel Clark Henry Eberly Geo D Lehman James Cos Jacob Snyder Mrs Gann A M Trunk 8 8 Shilling Harry Porter D Rosa J Geiselman H M McConahay Wm Bush John Yarman X P Goodman and wife
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C. W. Kisling
Buffalo
N. Y
Harry McClarran
Speers McClarran
Boyd Gilson
Jacob Shelly
J. G. Kope
I. H. Myers
W. G. Whitmore
Frank Naftzer
Jacob Long
W. W. Spear
J.P. van Nest
A. Brandsetter
Samuel Metzler
Irvin McClarrao
John Hummer
J. H. Taylor
Phil. Young
Misses Stranstetter
Enos Pierson
John Strauss
J. R. McKinney
W. V. Armstrong
Levi Fiebbarp
R. V. Bowers
Laura Axe
J. W. Bryant
J S. Caskey
John Taggart
Jehiel Clark
Henry Eberly
Geo. D. Lehman
James Cos
Jacob Snyder
Mrs. Gann
A. M. Trunk
Harry Porter
D. Rosa
J. Geiselman
H. M. McConahay
Wm. Bush
John Yarman
X. P. Goodman
Dr Hand Colic Cure Promises Relief for Wind Colic Baby
In Dayton Ohio on March 12 1898 a mother praises Dr Hand's Colic Cure for her two month old baby who suffered severe wind colic since birth. She used two bottles and argues it is the best medicine for colic ever made, endorsing remedies and availability at local druggists.
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Dayton, O
Dr. Hand
No-To-Bac Tobacco Quit Aid Ad Appears
Misread advert claims No-To-Bac can end tobacco use and restore vigor. Promises new life with a 009 card and sample booklet offered by Bierling Remedy Co. in Chicago or New York.
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Sonia wGreen
Ad. Bierling Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
Wayne county Republican delegates meet in City Opera House
Wayne county Republicans held a large delegate convention in the City Opera House. James Meech was named temporary chair, with W. S. Bryson secretary, and rules and nominations then set the county ticket, including David Wenger for Representative and S. Brenneman for County Treasurer. Delegates and alternates to judicial and senatorial conventions were named, and speeches by M. L. Smyser and others followed before adjournment.
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Sudighat Deet Ok
Republicans
Waynes County
City Opera House
Wayne County
M. L. Smyser
James 8. Meech
Doylestown
W. 8. Bryson
Wooster
Meech
Bryson
Orryilie
Bertolette
Sareye
J. 4
Taylor
DY Melnotyre
Ofrville
N. Coe
Orrville
J J. Taylor
Fred J Muller
Doyles Town
W. W. Garver
M. J. Smyser
A. I. Raff
Shreve
P. J. Brown
Congress
J. Taylor
J B. Taylor
J. W. Bricker
Smithville
Wow
Waiver
George Hl. Jackgee
Peter Smith
Sterling
McKinley
Bashnell
Atrike
Wenger
J. W. Hostetter
Irville
M. Brenneman
Fanck
Hig
Elijah J. Pocock
Congress Township
Mocock
N.coe
Perry D Cotterman
East Union Township
W. J. Mailings
Muilins
Coe
Elect
Endorsement by Doctor for Chamberlains Remedy
Dr R E Robey of Olney Missouri lauds Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy as highly effective after using it in his family and selling it in his drug store for six years. Sold by Laubach Boyd Druggists and local outlets.
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Chamberlain
R. E. Robey
Olney
Laubach & Boyd
Wright Celery Capsules Hear claims of rheumatism relief
A Columbus Ohio reader writes of forty years with rheumatism and no relief from doctors. After using Wright Celery Capsules he reports marked improvement and plans to buy another box. Trial sizes and free samples advertised.
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Wright Medical Co
Columbus
O. Dayton
Wright
Be Ak
Ohio
Farmer City letter praises Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
A Ulinois resident from Farmer City reports using Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin with his whole family, including a six month old baby. The note claims high value and willingness to pay, then mixes in an advertisement for Laubach & Boyd's sale of the product and Baltimore & Ohio excursion tickets to Mountain Lake Park Md for the Chautauqua meeting with return validity through August 31 1897.
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Farmer City
Mountain Lake Park
Baltimore & Ohio
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
BN. Austin
Gen
Chicago
Farmer Joins Skull Crushed After Straw Fall
Joan Hillman a farmer near Smithville fell from a straw load this morning and sustained fatal head injuries as his skull was badly crushed per Monday's Daily report.
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Joan Hillman
Smithville
Harness Maker Seeks Identity After Fatal Orrville Train Crash
Friday morning east bound train No. 82 struck a tramp on the track two miles west of Orrville, flinging him 50 feet. He died from a head wound, chest injuries and crushed limbs. Found papers suggest name Stephen Coyle. occupation harness maker. age about 60. described as a tramp with heavy hair and a bushy beard. body taken to Stansbury Wiperstenry undertaking rooms.
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Orrville
Stansbury & Wiperstenry
Stephen Coyle
H‘sa
Far West
Wedding Reception Unites Michael Selb Jr and Leonora Yoram
The couple wed August 4, 1847 in Ponchatoula Louisiana with Rev Father Sallens officiating. The ceremony drew a full church, followed by a reception at the groom’s home near Hincheyville hosted by Mr. Michael Keith and wife. Numerous local families attended from Wooster Loudonville Newicekley and Canton among others.
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Michael Selb Jr
J’lsin Township
Ponchatoula
Leonora Yoram
Charles Yorum
Father Sallens
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Michael Keith
Dbr
Hlncheyville
Joseph Herpel
May Magner
Mraice Haltinger
Martin Bauer
Mre
C Bilnard
Charles Seth
Marie Stibus
Michael, Cusack
Wooster
Dr. Hand
Mary Fitzgerald
Big Prairie
Anna
Jeressa Walg
Canton
Mise
Izzie Bacer
Akron
Frank
Joseph Wuest
Wisseib
Loudonville
Daniel Cummings
Bert
Clarenge
Shermin Anderson
Kumpton
Missa Lucas
Aewicekley
Max Grat Ach
M.s
Johr
Bertha
Mary Gross
Nettie
Nellie
Harden, Jr
Edward Bardon
Misses Core Monster
Pearl Mijer
Laura McClure
Fairview
Community Notes And County Institute Honors
County meeting closes with praise for instructors and officials. Citizens thank Wooster crowd for visiting teachers and the press for daily reports. Police report two arrests for fast driving. fines paid. Wayne County Fair races announce eight events with full entries across multiple trotting classes and prize purses.
Grain-O Coffee Substitute Promises Safe Delight
An advertisement claims Grain-O, a pure plains coffee substitute, is easy on delicate stomachs and indistinguishable from coffee. It emphasizes low cost, with packages priced at 14 and 25 cents, and invites readers to ask for Grain-O, noting benefits for children.
Wooster Citizens Endorse Doan's Kidney Pills for Home Proof
Wooster residents praise Doan's Kidney Pills as home proof of effectiveness. Mrs J H Bleasing of Blessing Avenue recounts severe back pain, urinary weakness, and a deranged system before relief from the pills. She and her husband now recommend the remedy. FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY advertises the product.
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Maine
Californis
Wooster
J. H. Bleasing
Blessing Avenue
Dogn
L’rector & Ubail
Doan
Dean
Dealera
Vpricabo
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
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