11 Dec 1895
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1895
Page
1
The notice urges quick submissions of brief letters from each correspondent by Monday or Tuesday, preferring many short items over longer, delayed pieces. It requests suppliers and letters weekly, emphasizing freshness and newsiness over volume.
The article surveys Silver Democrats reacting to Grover Cleveland’s policies and bonds, notes Grosvenor’s rise in Congress, and reports on Cleveland era politics, Bushnell staff moves, and local labor questions like eight hour movements in Cleveland with a focus on revenue debates and party strategy.
Cleveland rejects the assertion that bond issue proceeds were diverted to current expenses, conflicting with a Treasury secretary statement. The dispute centers on whether funds from three administration bond issues were used as operating cash, or if the treasury official’s account is accurate.
Reed's call for an entirely do clothing policy to boost government income draws strong Republican and patriotism criticisms. The piece notes time to discuss, cites Colorado gold-stock boom promoters with alluring accounts in big newspapers, and warns against being enticed and risking money.
The President selects Rufus W. Veckhar of New York as Associate Justice to succeed the late Howell E. Jackson of Tennessee. The choice draws local criticism from Michigan Ohio Kentucky and Tennessee for not picking a regional candidate. The president also hints at currency expansion via national bank legislation. Cincinnati plans a public library building costing 233000 with land and 200000 volumes, aiming for a much larger project. The ad ends with an unrelated note praising Ayet's Pilla as an effective laxative.
The piece cites Carlisle and Eckels on government expenses and revenues, warns about tariff impacts, and notes Foraker praising McKinley. It discusses import projections, gold drains, and the risk of persistent deficits under tariff policy, with a side note on a 1891 libel case challenging Ohio press coverage.
Movement to place party primaries under regular election officers faces opposition from municipal reformers. In Cleveland, Lee Rowbottom proposes simultaneous GOP and Democratic primaries with separate offices and ballots, but excludes minority parties. The piece shifts to Abdul Hamid and a global Muslim population, warning about volatile consequences if tensions around Constantinople escalate, likening it to a powder keg.
A garbled excerpt describes a woman facing chronic illness and Eye ailments with references to a physician and long term symptoms. The legibility is too poor to extract concrete names dates places or events for a reliable summary.
Polly and Charley travel with Uncle Josh to Wooster Ohio where he orchestrates a wedding gift shopping spree. They tour real estate, furniture, jewelry, kitchenware, millinery, clothing, and a local bank as they outfit a newlywed life with purchases from McClure and Hinton, Landis & Schmuck, Laubach & Boyd, and Star Clothing House, while meeting Bechtel & Leard and Archer House hosts.
An advertisement asserts mercury is harmful and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. It claims the remedy is mercury free, taken internally, and targets blood and mucous surfaces, urging buyers to ensure genuineness and purchase through reputable druggists.
A 19th century notice touts the Mount Lebanon Shaker digestive cordial as a cure for dyspepsia. It claims the remedy digests food and relieves indigestion, promoting better appetite and sleep, and invites readers to request the Shakers' booklet from their druggist.
The Ohio Supreme Court voids earlier sales and returns control of lot 25 at West North and North Grant to the heirs of Joseph H. Larwill. The decision reverses Wayne County Circuit and Common Pleas judgments, remanding to sustain the demurrer and to proceed on costs, with a special map to enforce the judgment.
A 25 member dramatic company plans to arrive tonight to perform A Trip to the Circus in Wooster as part of a multi city tour. The article also notes a survey for a proposed H B Camp railroad extension from Ashland to Wooster with plans to cross near Applecreek and follow the P F line toward Buckeye Street, including calls for local support and right of way payments.
Engineering Corps at work in the city prepares for a meeting of citizens to consider a proposition for the city's benefit. The gathering aims to discuss upcoming improvements and how they will affect local residents and businesses.
Mrs Hettie Yiengling of Wooster sues M B Glick of Zanesville for 35000 damages in a false arrest case. Glick sold cigars to Yiengling. defendant claims cigars were consigned for sale. Arraigned for embezzlement, case dismissed after delays. Jury returned verdict for defendant. Other court cases and local society notes follow.
The Wayne County Centennial Finance Committee met Thursday evening at Critchfield & Critchfield to elect officers. President J K Critchfield senior, vice president C V Hard, secretary Dr Hugh Aliart, treasurer Harry McClarran. A second meeting Friday afternoon will select sub committees. The group aims to ensure a successful celebration.
A double wedding took place at the Harry Mohler home near Canaan on Thanksgiving Day. Geo Dunnely of Wooster and Brandy Mohler wed, along with Art Swinebart of Akron and Clare Mohler. Ashland Jess. Milu Weygandt and Emmet Carman wed at Skedhaw Evangelical parsonage, then went to Wooster and relatives. Weygandt is the son of Noah Weygandt. the bride is daughter of John Corman in West Perry township.
Wayne County Probate Court proceedings list multiple filings by executors and administrators. Key items include John D Long as executor of Joe Schmidt posting a new bond of 3500, Hartman & Co. assignor Henry Hartman filing a distributive account, Eliza beth Boydaten's estate filing a distributive account, Wo Derhammer inventory and appraisement, Margaret tarman estate first and final account, Cyrus Waller assignment petition to sell land with hearing Dec 30, Mary Begert warrant to Toledo Wespita for insane, Jacob Mougey executor of Michael Callahan petition to set real estate, Adelaide Johnson administratrix final account with hearing Jan 3, 1896, David Firestone administrator of Andrew Major Hoxl account with hearing Jan 3, 1896, Joseph Aber guardian first and first account with hearing Jan 3, 1896.
Ashland Gazette notes Charley Hoo man of Lakeville hired by Mrs Yoder of Wooster to drive a bug and depart soon. Frank Logan and son Leonard of Hayesville visited his mother in Wooster for Thanksgiving. Laura Simon of West Salem spent days with sister Mrs Clayton Mann. Byron McConnell and sister of West Salem paid Sunday visits. Mrs Ewing and daughters of Congress and John abr and wife of Ashland celebrated Thanksgiving with Alvert Fabr and wife. Miss Anna Houser of West Salem visited Anna Maggie Houser and Isa Emery. Wadsworth News reports S Elliott spent Thanksgiving with old friends in Baughman township Wayne county. Mrs Harmon Dague and children of Doylestown stayed last week at Sherman with her parents M A Selberling.
Multiple warranty and quit claim deeds recorded for properties in Wooster West Salem and Chester townships. Transfers include parcels to Mary F Brown, Jo W McVicker, Amelia Zarlengo, Sarah O Wile, J J Shapk, and others. Also a municipal note noting Wooster’s stance against sheltering tramps to curb disease spread. Township Trustees fund aid for truly needy per law.
Summit county commissioners grant Walsh Electric Railway a franchise from Barberton to the county line at Hometown over Wooster road. Track location to be directed by commissioners with work due within a year and cars running within 15 months. Service from Barberton every half hour from early morning until 9:30 p.m. pending weather and approvals. transfer rights to Akron via Walsh Ling route.
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