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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1877
Page
3
An advertising firm in New York, Rowens and Co, praises the Republican paper as reliable and notes they are willing to pay good prices. The statement reflects favorable press treatment expectations and favorable business relations with the Republican publication.
The new schedule lists updated train times for routes plus station stops. Officials publish the changes detailing departure and arrival windows and any service adjustments affecting daily commutes.
A burst of local items covers church visits and sermons, home moves, business openings, and social events. The piece notes Rev. Dr. McCurdy resuming preaching, DeYoung’s turtle soup event, furniture stock upgrades, and various residence changes. It also records the death of Joseph Eicher’s nephew and the fatal threshing accident of Harry Dill, with community condolences and responses.
The People s New One Price Clothing Hat Cap and Gent s Furnishing Goods Store opened last spring and has attracted crowds with low prices. Citizens urge avoiding city police interference as shoppers from the country seek where to buy affordable clothing. The store is located at No. 12 Gatheter side of the Public Square, inviting all to visit for bargains.
The Yearly Meeting of the Disciples of Christ will be held with the church at Oxford Hollmes Co commencing next Friday August 8 and continuing over Lord's day. All are cordially invited.
Enos Tryon of Ashland County has left a sample of Clawson wheat at this office showing favorable appearance. He offers about one hundred bushels for sale at $2.50 per bushel with a deduction on orders of ten bushels or more. Address Mr Tryon Jeromeville Ohio.
Last Sunday at four o'clock three miles southwest of Millersburg the wife and three children of David Hileman were killed when ninety bushels of wheat and three hundred bushels of oats stored in the upper story collapsed the floor. Mr Hileman escaped with minor injuries as neighbors mourn the sudden bereavement.
The Immortal J N appears at France's hall tonight with free admission for ladies. He promises relief from pressure on attendees and urges attendance to hear truths and challenges to prejudice. The speaker postpones lifting the rail to Wednesday night Sept 6 and notes the change after Pike Sta visit.
The estimable John J. Horn died last Monday evening after a several weeks illness. Death was due to Brights disease of the kidneys in connection with asthma. He was a coal trader and shipper, known for honesty and charity to the poor. He died at forty five and the funeral was held at his East Henry street home at three oclock Wednesday afternoon with large attendance.
The incoming university year starts Wednesday Sept 12 at 10 am with many new students including many young women. Preparatory Department led by Profs Notes One and William W Wallace with Mr W R Crabba. Miss Amanda Flattery and Miss Lou Stoddard assist in German and Wat Sciences and Drawing.
A Wooster obituary recalls lifelong public works contractor Mr Sommer born December 1 1806 in Germantown Pa. He moved to Ohio then Wooster, served in 16th QYJ in the Civil War, was WC Wayne County recorder, agent on the P Ft W C RR, and street commissioner. He died August 25 at age 70 8 24. funeral Sunday at noon with church and lodge attendance.
The Republican office replaces its old steam engine with a Wooster built boiler and engine from B Barrett & Son. Master mechanic Robert M. Barrett supervised the build, with St Clair Clapper and others installing it. The press now heats and runs efficiently, drawing praise for design, finish, and economical fuel use.
The Wayne county Greenback Labor party presents its platform focused on labor protection and direct representation in government. The convention adopts a platform demanding abolition of official salaries, support for labor, and repeal of oppressive laws. Fifty-two sign the organization’s constitution as members. The meeting adjourns, to reconvene on executive call.
The extensive carriage and wagon factory of E. H. Gilbert & Sons at Smithville Ohio was consumed by fire Wednesday. The two story building measured 32 by 102 feet and stored lumber, tools, and finished wagons with an estimated loss over ten thousand dollars. Insurance on shop and contents was two thousand dollars. Locals saved much of the contents and assisted in preventing further damage to nearby buildings.
The Chester township Sunday School Union Association held its annual picnic in a Lattasburg grove on August 25. The program opened with singing and prayer by Rev. Linn, welcome by Rev. Spittler, and an address on parental duties by Rev. F Eddy. Lectures and songs followed by Rev. Moody, Rev. Slater, and Rev. Andrews, focusing on Bible study and social elements in Sunday School, ending with a children’s address and a final hymn.
A large Greenback Labor Party gathering met August 24 1877 at France's Hall Wooster at 2 PM. Mr A M Hunst of Wooster presided nominating Fletcher Spear of Wooster as permanent chairman. Committees were chosen to draft resolutions and elect a five member executive panel Jacob Sammers Samuel Taylor B F Rhodes D C McClarran and Jacob Onwalt and a three member resolutions committee Jessica Hunter Horace Carr and J MccClaran. The convention adjourned to 7:30 PM the same day.
A meeting adjourned after minutes were adopted and a report from J C McClarran was welcomed. The Wayne county Independent Greenback Labor party reaffirmed dedication to labor and currency reform, urging unity across parties to oppose current financial policy and demand full legal tender and increased salaries.
Advertises the finest Parlor Suite on exhibition in Wooster at James Curry's rooms with a low price. Notes a mill investment of 6000 dollars for flour production and promotion of New Process Flour. Claims stronger, whiter bread and cash wheat purchases, with distribution through Orrville and Wooster warehouses. Includes multiple local business mentions and assorted notices.
Fragmentary OCR lists Wool Woolen goods and multiple grains including wheat flour corn oats rye and barley. Offers retail prices for red wheat rye oats and barley with scattered figures and notes on market activity. No clear event or outcome discernible.
A man wore a broadcloth coat described as Prince Albert style and a woman dressed in a black silk gown with elaborate ruffles at the throat and cuffs, both from Bissell's.
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