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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1895

Page

2

The Silver Question in Our Monied Plight Grower Cleveland

In this period the speaker argues the danger lies not in revenue totals but in money type and sound finance. He warns that free silver coinage and open minting threaten the gold standard, urging Congress to act to preserve national credit while noting historical laws and the need for a stable monetary system. He emphasizes cooperation with lawmakers for remedy.

Treasury United States Congressi Cleveland

Honoring a life of local service and memory

The article recalls the Thanksgiving gathering for E. H. Gilbert in SaxaThaville featuring his children and grandchildren, notes his long residence since 1845, abolitionist and Whig roots, later Democrat allegiance, roles as postmaster, council member, acting mayor, and Board of Elections member, and his influence on the Academy and rail projects. It mentions neighbors, upcoming events, and the death of Mrs. Lib Davis of Wooster.

Saxathville E. H. Gilbert E. E. Gilbert A. H. Gilbert Wadaworth A. Clappar Vera Wooster Mr. Bowman Massillon M. H. Gilbert E. Gilbert Smithville al. Gilbert Chicago Gilbert Hanksgiving Deerfield Pottagal County Union League Grover Academy Gilbert Hard Wood Company Board of Elections Lincoln Grant Alvin Derr Navarre Price Russell Esx Creston J. L. Zaring John Rudolph Penn Ohio Volis M. KE If. Blackturo Jos. Gallagher Millersburg Hoffman House Duokere Young

Pairings Listed For Local Social Event Among Residents

Mike Battermore and Mina 8 Hef felman. Bert V. Wyre and Laura E. Nixon. Alcide Huguelett and Anna B. Brown. Wm. Lytle and Fanny Lacy. Marcus R. Limb and Lucille Brad shaw. John Tschantz and Mary H. Sealey. Jay W. Caller and Mina Traster. Samuel M. Kirby and Mrs Elizabeth Brothers anchor a group social pairing reveal.

Mike Battermore Mina Heffelman Bert V. Wyre Laura E. Nixon Alcide Huguelett Anna B. Brown Wm. Lytle Fanny Lacy Marcus R. Limb Lucille Bradshaw John Tschantz Mary H. Sealey Jay W. Caller Mina Traster Samuel M. Kirby Elizabeth Brothers

Insanity Declarations For Miss Cunningham And Youth Eddie Carge

Miss Mary E. Cunningham of the first Ward has been adjudged insane and ordered committed to the Toledo Hospital for the Insane. Eddie Carge, West Salem youth, formerly in the Boys Industrial School at Lancaster, has also been adjudged insane and ordered committed to the Toledo Hospital for the Insane. The boy, though bright, has spells where he commits acts beyond normal behavior.

Mary E. Cunningham Toledo Hospital Eddie Carge West Salem Lancaster

Hat of letters remaining in Wooster post office 1895

Wooster Vermont post office on Saturday November 30 1895 lists remaining letters. Advertised letters require caller to state this list number and give the letter number. Names include Ida M Elaser Bertha Deane Grace GEN Beck Win Coffey Timothy Flora George John Lansetter C B Mark Peter McDowell E B Murphy etc.

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Capt McClure Wins Congressional Seat Plot

In the congressional drawing, Ohio's delegation fared well with Capt McClure of Wooster landing a solid seat. Bromwell of Cincinnati, Gen Grosvenor, Hulicks, Kerr, Northway, Wilson, Taft, Southard, and Taylor followed, all securing favorable Republican placements.

Washington Dec Ohio Captain McClure Wooster Jim Richards Licking-Tuscarawas Bromwell Cincinnati Gen. Grosvenor S. Hulicks Kerr Northway Wilson Taft Southard Taylor

Royal Baking Powder Tops The U S Gov Reports Claim

The U S Gov Reports indicate Royal Baking Powder is superior to all other brands. The report highlights quality and effectiveness, positioning Royal as the leading choice for household use.

U. S. Gov’t

Tragedy in Plain Township Mother Drowns Self

Mrs Irvin Kauffman of Blackleyville committed death by own action Saturday night at Jeromeville farm. A note on the table told of plans to drown herself in the creek before her body was found in a rain barrel two-thirds full of water. Family, including two younger children, faced financial trouble and a note expressing misery and faith.

Byaculeyville Irvin Kauffman Carry Stone Kaufman Jeromeville Ashland Mr. Kauffman Nate

City Council Adopts Pavement and Sewer Measures

Poor weather and slick streets kept several councilmen away as President Zaring led the meeting. The body approved minutes, heard from Mr Durstine regarding paving delays on Spink Street, and referred the matter to the solicitor. An ordinance for a North Bever sewer assessment passed under suspension. Lawn Street property owners must install cinder walks within 20 days. The steam roller report was read, noting earned revenue of 2242.83 with no expense details, and bills totaling 1359.87 were approved before adjournment.

Ames, Ell Horn Hilderbrand Odenkirk Sullivan Zaring Spooner Nannie J Platter Bowman Street Heal Avenue Kirkwood Spring Street Bever Street H i. Swartz Council Se Urst Jacob Durstine Lota Spink Street East Larwich North Bever Circuit Court Supreme Court Hale Yost Lawn Street North Bever Street Bowman

Tri Society Literary Entertainment At Kauko Chapel

Despite bad weather a strong audience attended the annual intercollegiate literary program at Kauko chapel featuring piano duets declamation and oration by Paul Hickok and Mildred Sacker. Theta Nu Epsilon hosted a banquet at the Yoder House. Refresher notes mention university social events, jealously noting several campus figures and gatherings surrounding Thanksgiving week.

Kauko Chapel Waite Meyer Helmund McAfee Ulvet Hall Lucy Ross Hf Speer Wriiting Regiment Paul Hickek Mildred Sacker

Water works rush to refill reservoir as pump runs at Dalton

Dalton Dec 2 Special The town water works pump is kept running night and day to fill the reservoir and pipes. The well exhausts in about 80 minutes when pumped at full stroke, but can be kept going at slower rates. Michael Weber longtime resident dies suddenly Saturday evening at his East Main Street home. Funeral services scheduled for this afternoon from the House.

Dalton Town Water Works Michael Weber East Main Street R. Weber

Wedded and Went to Church in Applecreek

Bert V Wyre and Miss Laura E Nixon were married on November 28 1895 at the Presbyterian parsonage with Rev A W Verner officiating. They attended Thanksgiving services then enjoyed a wedding dinner before leaving for Orrville. Wyre is a barber by trade and the bride is noted for refinement and virtue.

Applecreek Orrville Crescent Lagt Bert V. Wyre Laura E. Nixon A. W. Verner Harry Stouffer Asi Della Nixon Orrville Wyre Lima Ft. Wayne

Wedded Less Than a Year Foeces Divorce Plea in Wayne County

Mrs. Cecilie Ubler of Cecar Vadhey files for divorce from Charles Ubler in Wayne County Court. She cites extreme cruelty, repeated abuse, and failure to provide for her and their twin daughters Mary and Martha born 1804. She seeks alimony, custody of the babies, and injunction against disposing of property. The petition details alleged assaults, neglect, and threats, asserting prolonged mistreatment since marriage on November 25, 1804, including case of striking and denying food.

Cecilie Ubler Cecar Etley Lawrence Wooster Ahler Alto

Death Records Highlight Wooster Links and Funeral Details

Abraham Given a 70 year old banker from Frankfort Indiana and former Wooster dry goods merchant died on Sunday. Elizabeth Davis buried in Wooster Cemetery after post mortem confirmed stomach and kidney disease, Rathbone Sisters attended in a body reflecting her Wooster Temple membership.

Abraham Given Frankfort Ind Wooster Jacob Geiselman Elizabeth Davis Sout Bever Street Wooster Temple of Rathbone Sisters

New Cleveland officials named to run Lake Erie & Western offices

General Passenger Agent Daly of the Lake Erie and Western and of the C A and C arrived in Cleveland yesterday to assume the city offices left vacant by Rockwell’s resignation. J E Hannegan will assist and divide time between Cleveland and Indianapolis. Hannegan’s previous post was with the Indiana Illinois and Iowa road. Daly will stay several days. New division passenger agent for Cleveland Akron and Columbus will be H B Wood, formerly with the Columbus Sandusky and Hocking at Sandusky.

Daly Lake Erie & Western Cleveland Rockwell J. E. Hannegan Indianapolis Hannegan

Local Romance and Court News Highlight Oddities

A scattered Norfolk region item mix reports a Cleveland crowd, court witnesses from Orrville, pension day in probate court, and a runaway boy tale. Names include Lieut. Merristat A. A., Fort Meade, Mt Clemens, J.B. Hartman, A. W. Smyser, and Mayor Neluwander. The piece mentions epileptic patients, saloon chatter, and a nurse's hospital run. A Norbank boy’s misadventure ends with safe return home.

Bili Calin Robt Childs Son Syracuse N. X East Liberty Alex Graber Noon Mt Clemens Mich Ee Lee Elliott, Esq Saville J.B Josh Republican Neluwander Marshal Porter Orrville Court of Common Pleas T. G. Loomis Lodi James F. Button West Salem Oder Hidguso Sherriff Garver Will Carse Wooster Cash Cunningham

Sale Notice Vainly Conveys Court Auction Date

Court announces an auction by public sale at the south door of the courthouse in Wonster Warner County Olive on Saturday the th day of June AD 19, under an Order of Sale issued by the Clerk of the Court in the matter of Way o endaty. The sale is directed to be conducted publicly at the specified city location.

Wonster Warnere Wasoe Ute Wayne Andrew Happer Wuokoown Shaw Pit Sturg State of Pennsylvania Aldrewdé Hanrodr Belvue Andrew P Happer von Tausart Ita Albrit Wooster Deco Wayne County Jobo Mon Pleas Court Court of Common Pleas Peale Vendug West Salem Ohio County of Towi West Salew Wayy Obio West Salemougty Wasne Rockne Susan Bauma Porderut Tes Dune Jae Lsd Lxus Noy Ag

USAIN MARKET Wooster 1895 corrected prices

Prices for wheat flour rye corn oats barley and wool listed alongside produce items. corrected by Frick Tyler and Craighead & Co. Offers per bushel rates for grains, butter eggs lard hams shoulders cheese beans potatoes onions and various meats and dried goods with unit prices and vendor notes.

Wooster Frick & Tyler Woo Kyw Harley Leeds Barney Craighead &C . Dea Sidi Ely Wood

Akron legal ruling upholds demurrer against bribery indictment

In Common Pleas court Judge Chor sustains a demurrer to the indictment of Omar Gardner charged with attempting to bribe city Commissioner Joseph Huginl. The judge rules the law creating the board of city commissioners unconstitutional as a special law designed for Akron and Youngstown only.

Akon Dee Omar Gardner Joseph Huginl Chor Common Pleas Board of City Commissoners Akron Youngstown

The Pyramid Pile Cure Claims Pain Free Cure

An advertisement touts the Pyramid Pile Cure as a safe, non surgical remedy for piles. It cites testimonials from several individuals across towns like Columbus Ohio Leonardville and Dubuque Iowa claiming long term relief and cure after using the remedy. The text notes the cure is sold by druggists for 60 cents to a dollar per package and offers a mail order booklet from the Pyramid Drug Co. in Albion Michigan.

Deano Columbus Ohio J. W. Megan Leonardyiile James Jemerson Dubuque Iowa Mia M. Q. Hinkly Indianapolish Ind Pyramid Drug Co Albion Micb

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