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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1891
Page
2
The Weekly established in 1817 printed every Wednesday. It claims wide county circulation with a long record of almost a quarter century. Terms listed as One year for $1 50, with other rates implied.
A Wooster newspaper promotes The Republican as a leading county paper with strong local and telegraphic reporting, urging subscriptions at post offices and the paper office. It notes favorable reader feedback and ties to The American Farmer for a bundled offer. It also discusses Governor Campbell and English royal manners relating to American perceptions, reflecting political and social satire of the era.
Ohio party factions debate electing ex Governor Foraker to the U S Senate versus supporting incumbent Sherman. A Democrat notes Sherman’s action would help his party, while urging younger Republicans to organize and rally behind Foraker amid intra party tactics.
The article outlines limited chances for free silver legislation as the Senate leans Republican and the President opposes the Bland bill. It notes party splits in the House and Senate, with numbers indicating the likely veto scenario and the threshold for passage over a presidential veto.
The piece surveys a long-running speakership bid linking Cleveland and Mills, noting Mills' challenge and Crisp representing New York's faction. It warns that Hill-aligned politics risk stifling reform, with Prohibitionists aiding Democratic control in the North while party lines blur on the main issue of Supremacy.
The article praises France’s road system, noting smooth, durable highways rivaling granite in some views. It describes three road classes, macadam construction, drainage, and constant maintenance by trained engineers, with emphasis on near-universal repair and the economic benefits to small landowners.
The text notes Austria has accepted reciprocal McKinley bill terms allowing American pork into the country duty free. It also mentions West Indian colonies of Britain seeking the same concession, suggesting broad demand for the provision.
The Wooster community celebrates the selection of a site near the cemetery for the Experiment Station. Local leaders praise rail connections and access to markets, noting Wooster’s business effort and citizen support made the choice possible and beneficial for Wayne County.
The Word Contest Committee of Toledo’s Protestant Hospital invites submissions of words formed from the letters in THE TOLEDO HOSPITAL. Entries must be alphabetically arranged, dictionary-valid, non plural, and limited by letter counts. Send until February 1, 1892 with fifty cents and sender details to Word Contest Committee, P O Box A59, Toledo Ohio.
Rising Star Lodge No 22 of the K of P elected its officers: C C I A Mowrer V C Chas Given K of R S Daniel Funck M of F R Snyder M at A W Linn Prelate Geo Feightner M of E L Obliger Trustees Danl Funck K B Snyder John Stevens Jr Wayne Council No 42 Jr C U A M elected its officers at the meeting held last Wednesday evening for the upcoming term.
A yard long Roses painting at the New York Academy of Design draws acclaim as a civic treasure. The Youth's Companion of Boston buys and reproduces the work for subscribers and offers free issues through January First plus a year’s subscription at $1.75. Also noted is the post office move prompted by local residents and vigilance rewarded.
W EH Eros made a business trip to Cleveland last Friday. G M Will ford, severely hurt in a coal mine near East Greenville, is improving slowly. Ludwig & Locke's flowering mills run round the clock to meet demand. Miss Alie Cully and Ivavey attended the Tri-County Teachers Institute at Lodi. Miss Jennie Baughman visits Rochester family. J M Fiscus returned from Latrobe to build a barn. Rev C J Forsythe held meetings at Mt Eaton. A large pond formed on W H Welty's vacant lot with a sign forbidding Sunday fishing. Chicken pox cases reported in the city. Arlington Lodge No 775 officers elected: N G Dr D Y Roebeck, W G Wm S Leightner, Sec G C Freat, Treas E A Freet, Trustees I E Gibson etc. Mont Hose No 166 Jr C U A M officers elected: C W D Harper, V C E B Cook, R S D W Fletcher, etc. Elmer Surgis and daughter of Bluffton, Ind., guests of J K Sturgis, former resident forty years ago. J M Fisc us.
Miss Mary E Emberson and Misa May Jamison of Apple Creek visited Mrs Thompson. Col J B Applebach gave a soldier life tale. J Fooiman of Congress visited to deliver a potato belt to Peter C Smith, who denies receipt. Sheriff’s new term praised, Aunt Peggy Smith improving, Miss Rebecca Hunsinger of Wooster at home and in poor health. English Spavin Liniment advertised for horses with claimed cures. Wooster druggists Laubach & Boyd sell it.
Obituary notes the death on November 21 1891 of Lehr infant son of Mr and Mrs J H Odenkirk with a reflective poem on the child's grave. Also announced is James H Bruce sale of fine Jersey cattle due to ill health in the dairy business. Local subscribers and a testimonial letter about Cactus Blood Cure are mentioned with various place names and names of residents.
Tickets sold at lowered rates across Pennsylvania Lines West of Pittsburg on December 24 25 31 1891 and January 1 1802 returnable to January 4 1892. WANTED A lady or gentleman to take orders for Gold and Silver plating. Good pay. Address THE CHAMPION SHELF Mre Co Springfield O
A 74 year old resident, Mrs Catharine Kerr, died instantly after fainting at the Mosier home in Congress. Charles Ginter, 13, also died the same day. Kerr had lived in Wayne County since 1840 and Congress since 1868, while Ginter, born in Germantown, Pa, had resided in Congress since 1829. Both were buried in Congress cemetery Monday. The piece also contains a lengthy critique of a road-viewing dispute over a proposed route, urging fair handling and attention to public concerns.
The Gullintis Daily Calendar for 1892 presents a pad of 367 leaves each with a daily cycling paragraph and a yearly slip. It features a compact sheet metal ivory black stand and promises fresh material, including notable cycling events, medical and clerical opinions, road making hints, and other topics.
An early report notes the pleasant experience of users of the agreeable liquid fruit remedy syrup of Figs. The California Fig Syrup Company highlights endorsements from customers and surveys the success of its proprietors across the area.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a travel excursion with December 23 and 25 dates and January 1 return. Mentions a preparation, a product restoring color, and tour details with ticket stations and deans lines. No clear people or organizations are fully readable.
The readable bits mention places and events in rough form with unclear names. It hints at scores or standings and references to leagues and locations but lacks coherent details or a clear report of actions.
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