28 Aug 1895
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1895
Page
1
A read fragment lists months from January through June with scattered and incomplete notes. It appears to be a ledger or calendar excerpt, possibly a price or schedule entry, but most details are illegible and dates or events are not fully stated.
The article discusses factional splits within the Ohio Democratic Party, noting Bookwalter as the last Springfield governor candidate, Wayne County Democrats’ discontent, and shifts toward Grover, gold, and ismice. It questions loyalty to Grover’s policies and criticizes Cleveland’s foreign policy and party leadership amid broader currency debates.
Thirty five issues of The WEEK LY REPUBLICAN have been furnished in 1895 with a free gift of the New York Weekly Tribune. Those with labels dated January 1 1893 must add 1.05 to their 1560 in advance to receive the gift before the next weekly issue. The notice emphasizes small cost to readers and larger value to the publisher.
Kentucky party leaders could not expel governor hopeful Hardin after a Saturday meeting. The split between gold and silver factions widens, with gold Democrats retaining Hardin and promising to press actions, while silverites dig in and resist. The feud deepens regional divisions between alignments in Kentucky and Ohio.
The Wooster Medina and Cleveland Street Railway Company proposes an electric line from Wooster to Cleveland with a spur to Chippewa Lake. Incorporators from Wooster Medina Summit and Cuyahoga counties include L P Obnger Alvin Cunningham and others. Headquarters will be in Wooster with a meeting set for Aug 20 to organize and discuss the project and estimated cost around $500000.
In ten days McClellan and Sanborn rented 19 properties boosting Wooster population and school enrollment. They sold two in the Second Ward at low prices. Mrs Walker Frame moved in from Stevens Point seeking better education for her sons. Thursday morning Geo Underwood’s buggy horses ran away and collided with Dr J Sullivan’s cart. Mrs Stevens narrowly escaped injury as the buggy pole pierced between her arm and body. the near miss stunned residents.
Fr He Connell sold Archer House to James Beyard and List of Cadiz Ohio. New firm plans changes including removing the bar room for a merchant sample room and using the large room on East Liberty for mercantile purposes. Beyard is related to Dr K Bevard and J M Bavard. Connell may secure another hotel and will leave Wooster, where friends will miss him. Also notes a divorce petition by Mrs Mary Jacobs against Howard Jacobs filed in Fourth Ward. Case cites May 6 1894 marriage and a child Esther Lena, alleging adultery and cruelty, requesting divorce custody and alimony with A J Thomas representing. Also a brand promotion for Magic Dyes via Laubach & Boyd.
An organizing group of Wooster leaders proposes a factory mutual fire insurance company modeled on New England Mill Mutuals. It aims to improve fire safety, inspect plants twice yearly, and offer one year policies with premiums linked to risk, limiting exposure to five thousand dollars and banning broker commissions.
Marshal Helayerman arrested George Fiory on Saturday evening in Cedar Valley on a robbery charge. Vernon Egam of near Reedsburg filed the affidavit. The alleged 4th of July crime involved cash, trinkets, and a straw hat. Fiory claims innocence and explains the hat swap with Ream. A hearing before Mayor Jeffries is set for Tuesday at 2 o’clock.
The Barlow Brothers minstrels announce a Friday night show in Wooster featuring their top talent and the return of Cora Van Tassel in Tennessee's Pardner. Also billed are University lectures at City Opera House and Howard Wall's Ideals for Fair Week. The Wooster news notes conclude with local church and Sunday School picnics at Luna Lake.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as an invigorating tonic for women, addressing puberty, menopause, nursing mothers, and fatigue. It promises safe relief for derangements and chronic weaknesses, with a 10 cent book offer and home use cures. Also mentions Dr. Pierce's Pills for constipation and indigestion.
The Canton and Woods Her.co railroad company secured a charter yesterday at Columbus to build a steam line from Canton to Wooster with $10,000 capital stock. Principal offices are in Canton. Local speculation ties the project to existing lines and possible Vanderbilt involvement with a Wooster to Greenwich route. Observers await concrete details and the impact on regional rail plans.
Rathbone Sisters and Pythiana Pic held their second annual picnic at Highland Park on Thursday. Contests included races for fleetest Velocitas, best ladies, stout ladies, and money prizes. Muschenich, Haller, Kettler, Diehl, and Gertrude Muschenich won events. A baseball game featured temple members vs Knights of Pythias. Musicians provided evening entertainment as pupils from Athrile Barnard’s music program performed various pieces.
Minglewood Coal Co will resume thoroughness drilling on leased land in Paint township near West Lebanon, about 150 acres, as operators Mullins and Pocock arrive. Coal was recently found on John Kramer farm, with a vein of 5 feet 3 inches and another drill showing over four feet, signaling potential commercial value in Massillon coal field extension toward Wooster.
A leading Wooster citizen plans a generous gift to the community, to fund a memorial stand and pavilion in the Wooster Cemetery Association grounds. The feature would be a natural amphitheater beneath spreading forest trees for memorial observances and public use.
Wayne county Republicans elect delegates and alternates to the 17th-28th Senatorial District convention at Mt. Vernon Ohio. The lengthy list names many local figures from Wooster Shreve Orrville and surrounding areas set for the September 4th gathering. The article also notes a large family reunion for Joseph Cully with descendants from multiple states.
The third annual Newspaper Day picnic at Clark's Grove drew about 2,000 people from all parts of Wayne County. Local officials and candidates attended, a Cedar Valley Band played, and speakers praised the work of newspaper correspondents while noting the event’s growth and community spirit.
Instant relief and a permanent cure offered by Otto’s ure for lung and throat diseases. Laubach & Boyd, sole agents, provide free sample bottles of this guaranteed remedy. The ad claims wide sale across towns and villages with large bottles advertised.
An evening program featured Jacey and a duet You Doesn’t Play in Our Yard with Wooster’s Geo Kettler absent sick and Sir George S. Woner introduced as speaker. Remarks praised newspapers for truth and warned against sensationalism. A picnic followed with crowds, rough grounds, and hopes for a larger venue next year. Augustus Markie reports him as the last Wayne County Mexican War survivor, noting 120 men enlisted from the county, not 85 as some sources claim, and recounting the lone drummer boy’s service and fate.
Public record listings show multiple warranty and executor deeds. Transfers include 2.2 acres in Milton, 12.1 acres in Wayne and Franklin townships, and numerous Wooster lots Nos 1615 1616 1348 846 463. Sums range from 1 to 6 275 dollars with exchanges of real estate and quit claim filings.
John Arnold, a farmer northeast of Islachleyville, suffered heavy loss Saturday evening when his stable and most contents burned. The blaze, likely from a threshing machine engine owned by GeigHy Bree, consumed stacks of wheat. A few years ago Arnold lost his home. insurance status is unknown.
Funeral services for Deck BT Eason took place Saturday afternoon from the Wixter avenue residence. Rev Dr Ola Hills of the First Presbyterian church conducted the services with Misses Eckenroth Heles and Jeffries singing. A long funeral procession followed with relatives, city officials, police and fire departments, and Wayne County Bar members in attendance. Pallbearers named included M L Sovyser, A S Rati, Chas S Lovett, Adam Boyman, Frank Taggart, K Zimmerman. Floral pillow contributed by city officials, police and fire departments.
West Salem hosts camp meeting this week as Lutheran groups from Stark and Carroll counties gather at Onema. Various churches report picnics, sermons, and remodeling plans. ordination services and Sunday school events are noted in several towns including Pawoee and Cherry Corners. Church events span August 24 to September 1 with preaching by Rev. James, Rev. Wood Jeffries, and others, alongside society meetings, baptisms, and a Wooster Baptist Association address in Canton.
An 1890s ad from The Hand Medicine Co Philadelphia promotes Dr Mand's Coke Cure for infant colic. A customer letter from Ferdinand M. King of 86 Scott Street testifies the sample bottle fully meets claims and recommends the remedy for babies with colic. Remedial products for children are sold by druggists nationwide.
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