09 Dec 1896
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1896
Page
1
The Republican calls for all local correspondents to send weekly letters, aiming for letters by Monday or Tuesday. Emphasizes brief, fresh news over long, late reports and urges prompt supply deliveries to avoid gaps. Mentions upcoming Dayton and Hamilton electric rail connections and political chatter about Populists, Bryan, and Cleveland era debates.
In Buller Pennsylvania petitions push for a curfew ordinance to keep youths off the streets. Prominent ladies have secured hundreds of signatures proposing a 9 PM curfew from April to October and 8 PM during winter. The speaker notes the local area seems a promising field for the effort.
Alabama iron producers in Birmingham expand abroad with 3,000 tons sold to Calcutta and another 2,500 shipped to Liverpool, with Rotterdam Genoa and other European buyers showing interest totaling about 30,000 tons. In Marion a murder occurred Sunday morning as Henry Powers, an escapee from Columbus asylum, killed his wife and himself after asylum officials released him. children fled, a baby rescued by a young girl, highlighting dangers of releasing the insane without safeguards.
A Kent discussion centers on a sheriff sale of a local glass works untied to a $47,000 cost to the town. The property is appraised at $10,606.66 and the note argues local aid to secure industries can protect financial interests and guide future actions.
The Wayne County Democrat argues that investors may publically advertise while business ads should target Bryan voters. It notes Bryan’s 5578 votes vs McKinley’s 4369 and suggests Wooster business men use The Republican to reach Republican voters, while Democrats have two papers.
The Thursday Club met at Mrs Raf finsperg rs on Buall avenue. Miss Gertrang Gingrich read a paper on The Fear in America and the rise of intellectual freedom as a birthright. The discussion covered George Fox, Robert Barclay, William Penn, the founding of Philadelphia, and the influence of Quakerism on civil history. Light refreshments followed.
Mount Lebanon Shakers promote Shaker Digestive Cordial claiming quick benefits from the first dose. Sample 10 cent bottles available through druggists to persuade dyspeptic and distressed individuals. The cordial is said to ease stomach discomfort and aid digestion, while Laxol is recommended for children in place of Castor Oil.
An unreliable advertisement promises drastic relief from headaches and stomach sickness. The claim mentions the product Bardock Blood Bitters and uses sensational language to push the remedy to readers.
Old Creston resident John Haffey Sr was struck from behind and left for dead near the railroad crossing. The attack prompted calls for town incorporation to improve lighting and police presence after two Wooster men were seen in town earlier and fled after the assault.
Prom Wednesday's Daly Kev Morgan Wood lectured last night in a University course at City Opera House on American Note Cracked and Ur éracked. He spoke about evangelistic work, pastoring a Congregational church, and preaching downtown on Sabbath afternoons to theater crowds. The two hour talk drew a large attentive audience, with some feeling the talk lacked a concrete remedy for evils. Next in the course is a Monday evening December 14 concert by the Ladies Symphony Orchestra.
A proposed skating rink for the Fifth Ward advances as land at Pittsburg Avenue rear lot is prepared. Flooding will be addressed by planking and taping water retention with city mains supplying the water. An unrelated medical ad observes that digestion affects health and presents the Golden Medical Discovery as a cure.
Fritz Graber, 11, playing with boys in Smithville, was struck in the left eye by a splinter. He later suffered great pain, was treated by Dr Elson who removed a large splinter. He caught cold and is near death with lockjaw.
From Canaan comes word of a severe accident involving Judge Evans, an elderly local resident. He apparently fell onto a paling fence, the sharp points piercing his neck and pinning him, with injuries described as grave. The report notes Mr Kyang is 88 years old.
Mrs G D Steiper, about 65, was found dead in a cow barn north of Orrville in Green and Baughman townships on a Wednesday morning. Cause listed as heart failure. Mrs Welty god of Sugarcreek township referenced in garbled line. Also notes J S Morrow and wife visiting, and W W Miller injuring toe indoors.
Misses Katie Cunningham and Sadie Krown organized a successful program at the Crown homestead with vocal selections and recitals by Rico Shielly A Reeser of New York City. A plentiful Thanksgiving dinner followed, with guests including Frank and Richard Spooler of Akron May Franks of Fredericksburg and Mr and Mrs King and two sons Charles and Lee of Applecreek.
A travel narration recounts a trip starting November 14 from Wooster Ohio to Dallas West Virginia with stops in Marshellville Alliance and Wheeling. The writer notes mining country river villages, colonial relics, and a novel encounter on a Massillon train where a boy loudly proclaims McKinley, prompting amused remarks from fellow passengers.
Ohio Regiment prepares for McKinley inauguration. Captain Charlton says Co A will display well and no new recruits or reenlistments before and after the event. Officers and history engravings featured in a neat souvenir by Co B Eight Regiment.
About 300 people gathered at City Armory Tuesday for an exhibition drill by Canton Wright, Patriarchs Militant, and a prize breeze-out drill for the Quinty medal. Capt. Alcock announced his move to leave Wooster but remain active with Canton Wright. A banquet followed with toasts and speeches praising Wright and the Canton, plus gifts and plans for future inter-society events.
An advertisement extols Lightning Hot Drops as a superior treatment for colds grippe influenza and related chest infections. It describes symptoms such as violent inflammation of the lungs night fevers and coughing and claims the remedy can prevent death and hasten recovery. It emphasizes a shift from old remedies to this new product.
The program opened with a paper by Mrs Jane Dysart on The Inquisition describing its history as a stain on humanity. Mrs Wiley spoke on Gypsies and their origins while Mrs Shepherd read a Toledo cathedral description by Jose Zorilla y Moess. The social hour followed with many former members in attendance. The Travellers Club met at Lat.
The city directory compiled by Adelbert Seldern and printed by Geo. A. Clapper is delivered to subscribers. It lists residents, churches, officials, banks, fire alarms, newspapers, schools, and telephone exchanges. Despite some avoidable errors, the 182 page book is well printed and useful.
A report from a recent meeting in Logan blocks praises attendance despite lecture and related duties. Dr Criley delivered an engaging talk on the Gospel of John emphasizing being born again, while Rev W Smal, Bethel church pastor, offered a warm greeting. A traveling brother aided singing with the organ, and engineers passing through town were welcomed.
At Canton the Miler Hardware company, with Frank Muller of Wooster interested, moved the former queenware stock once run by BH. W. Kerch to the roof above the store, preparing to open a Coma and Pottery Company under the supervision of Anna Young, formerly with the Woman's Exchange.
The Classics assembled at Bitsé Marshall home on Bowmat Street on a Saturday afternoon. Inclement weather kept some members away. Miss Beas Johnson read a paper on Richard III highlighting the character and dramatic force. Blanche Carry as Henry V and Fanck as Katharina received applause. An unusually pleasant social hour followed before departure.
In the Wooster Armory last evening about 200 spectators watched a close and thrilling basketball game between the Eclipse and Wooster teams. Two 20 minute halves ended 69 to 68 with Eclipse pulling ahead late and plans for a rematch next week. Referee Frank Gerlach and umpires Horace Barrett and Patterson officiated. Georges Swarts timed and scored. Players for Eclipse included Edmund Gasche Fred Schueck Geo Conn Sam McClarran and others.
You and we may differ as to money standards and out of our very differences good may come. But we won't differ as to the merits of one standard emulsion of cod liver oil. Scott's Emulsion has won and held its way for nearly 25 years in medicine and is almost the standard in all cases of lung trouble and wasting. Your druggist sells Scott's Emulsion in two sizes 50 cts and 1.00.
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