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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1894
Page
2
The article surveys reactions to the President's message, medical rumors about Cleveland, and debates on currency and tariffs. It notes pension cutbacks for widows, Ohio election tallies, and policy clashes in Congress, highlighting postal reform and rural delivery plans amid broader fiscal uncertainty.
The Akron postmaster vacancy stirs intra party strife as Senator Brice and several Democrats contend over a replacement. Veterans like Albert T. Paige and Samuel C. McNeil vie for a compromise, while Dobson faces attacks from Brice loyalists. The dispute mirrors broader party tensions and reflects high stakes for an $8,000 annual role.
Reports from Shreve and nearby communities detail visits, travel, business changes, and social events. Notables include Barretts shipping a boiler to Sny der & Co., A N Poulston on B and O line work, Mr and Mrs Baumgardner attending a death in Toledo, Wike leasing a restaurant space, Rev Weltmer walking part of his route, and John Barnes dying in Philadelphia after touring with a circus.
The December 11 issue reports talk of railroad prospects bringing better markets, farmers hauling grain to Avaten station, local lectures by Rev. W. W. Oriley, Maple Grove planning a December 22 entertainment, and a lively, growing Y P A with 33 members. Other items note road conditions, building work, dental work, and local church activities.
December reports revival efforts at the M E church with many confessing faith and ten new members united last Sabbath. Mrs. Stobert Slater of Smithville visiting relatives. Ed Jerry, township clerk, back from West Virginia. Canaan Grange elected officers. W H and Church Aid Society meeting at Mrs H Helen’s home with growing numbers and no gossip. A township teacher institute was held to benefit teachers, parents, and pupils.
Dec 10 report notes Williams shipping a carload of onions to St Louis. Mrs. Fred Edwards visits friends in Reedsburg. David Messmore suffered sudden cramps. Celery season week ends. company earned over $20 000 from celery this year. John Ritter and wife visit Messmore group in Cleveland. Various locals gather at home, hunting trip yields 36 rabbits and quail. found a pocket book with money owner to claim. Jack Edwards moves to Pennsylvania. Several residents listed as ill. A minor altercation left George Cash and Sam Wevr injured. Sam favored.
Community happenings include court trial attendance, medical updates, preacher visits, and church services. Residents John Barrett and Miss Deitrick attend gatherings. Mr. Kidd, Joseph McFra, and William Wilson figure in land and surgery items. Weather, roads, and market prices documented with several personal notices.
Dec 11 report notes the new railroad elevating wheat sales with 2000 bushels in three days. Farmers save long hauls, and Mr Craig works to finish the elevator. Also covered are a successful Dr Criley lecture, a Plain township schoolboard expelling a pupil, new teacher hire, and various social and church events with names and places across the community.
In December at 2am on Saturday 1994 and January Tét 1p9% details describe excursion tickets sold from ticket stations on the Pennsylvania Lines west of Pittsburg to points on those lines. Tickets valid to return until January 2, 1895. For details apply to nearest Engle vanis Line ticket agent. Advertisement fragment from The Daily Republican page.
In Dalton, Mrs Rose Reimer and her mother Catherine Reimer faced arson charges in the Court of Common Pleas for allegedly setting fire to the Reimer dwelling on October 6, 1894, a blaze that followed earlier fires damaging Dalton’s business section. The morning focused on jury selection and opening statements. 12 State witnesses and 48 defense witnesses were summoned as testimony began with William Locke describing the scene and actions near the Reimer residence.
John Derr and his wife marked their 60th wedding anniversary at their Apple Creek farm in Wayne County Ohio. Their family of ten children joined eight of them and many grandchildren to celebrate with a dinner, singing, and warm testimonies from the Reverend A. Verner and friends.
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