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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1891
Page
2
The Wooster Rart Biican extends holiday wishes to readers and patrons urging joy and proper living. A Chicago mail wagon robbery of 86 000 highlights rising banditry and calls for stricter punishment to curb the growing crime wave.
A neighbor column from Womme County Democrat discusses how voters may engage with campaign life works. It argues supporters of both parties benefit from full exposure of contestants and their histories, noting strong party ties and the value of scrutiny.
A partisan summary extols a Treasury surplus under Republican administration. It defends pension funding and national credit while praising territorial governance and rural prosperity amid harsh spellings and garbled OCR. The piece asserts Democrats feared bankruptcy from economic strain and touts Republican fiscal restraint as stabilizing.
A muddled account from Crifton recounts an elder's long service on the school board and a bridal gift of four thousand dollars, while a wartime era political diatribe critiques the Prohibition movement and urges adherence to party principles in Iowa. It blends local civic history with partisan commentary and social notes.
Mit Ont Ba HR of the Wadsworth Banter paid a flying visit to Wooster this week. Mr. Saker is a bright hogtler and is making a financial success on the Banner.
Grorche W. Lawrence of Whitley County Indiana visits his father Johni A Lawrence of Plam township. He also attends to property interests on the Michael J.owery place.
W P Warr of Wayne township visited the city and joined the Republican patron list. Mr White is described as a substantial Wayne County acquisition from the Pittsburg area. Rezin B Wasson, plaintiff in a suit against the Auditor and County Commissioners, went to Stark County to swear to the petition. The text suggests attempts to evade taxpayers.
In Brooklin New York merchants advertise four pound all wood blankets at one dollar each and question how a tariff tax affects the price. They ask Democratic exchanges to explain the tax impact on the American consumer. Governor elect McKinley to appoint Col. E J Pocock and Col JOC Howe as Adjutant General and assistant Adjutant General. both selections are strongly supported and recommended.
The report notes attempts by plaintiffs to avoid presenting their case before Judge Dowell and to seek Judge Nicholas in Millersburg, which was refused since a resident Wayne County judge was available. The Common Pleas Court remains the proper forum for an impartial decision affecting taxpayers.
Po Vition of Kansas dies at his residence 12 Fourteenth Street Washington DC after a fatal apoplexy. He was elected to the US Senate in May 186? and served continuously. His death is described as sudden and a loss to the country and to Kansas.
Twelve jurors return a not guilty verdict after hearing evidence that Woodsworth allegedly procured two persons to obtain a note and mortgage from Muller to cover another debt. Spooner is named as a party to Woodsworths alleged wrongdoing after acting with Woodsworth as a notary.
In Wayne County a petition led by Rezin B Wasson challenged tax collection for the Experimental Farm. Orrville Wooster and county leaders argued over declaring an oath and restraining proceedings to finalize the farm site. A single misstep threatened a lifetime public service record.
Wayne county sold 85 002 of bonds authorized by a October special election to fund lands for locating the State experimental Farm. The sale drew strong bidding, delivering a 15 16 percent premium, the best yet in the county. The county population exceeds 39 000 with an assessed tax value of 21 255 000 and a debt of only 1 500 used for drainage and land improvements boosting agricultural capacity.
The letter condemns partisan attacks by Toledo papers on the Sherman Foraker contest. It argues both men have served the party well and should be judged on merit by the Legislature rather than denigrated by rivals. It urges an end to gossip and a fair, merits based evaluation.
The text presents a garbled discussion of sarsaparilla and purines in a popular medical context. It mentions Ayers Vitae and various names, but the meaning is unclear due to corrupted OCR. No coherent event or identifiable figures beyond vague references.
A crowded New Year era notice lists Christmas gifts and sales from multiple shops including sewing machines at 4 Standard sewing Machine Office and Bryson's 10 cent store. It mentions jewelry by Wm Shibley and various holiday items like albums and gold pens, with addresses and promotional remarks embedded in the cluttered text.
An advertisement promotes Prun enness as a powder given in drinks or coffee to cure alcoholism. It claims to be harmless and guarantees a permanent cure for drinkers and alcoholics, with thousands of successful cases. Address Golden Specific Co. Cincinnati Ohio for a 48 page pack of particulars.
East Liberty jeweler Wm Shibley promotes latest silverware novelties as ideal Christmas gifts at reduced prices. Shop at 23 East Liberty Street to browse the stocked selections.
The Standard office offers the best sewing machine and second-hand machines for sale or rent. Repairs and maintenance are available at reasonable rates. Needles, oil and general sewing machine supplies are on hand. Bate J. J. SLANEER.
A compact roundup of Wayne County events from the past few days covers community notices, town updates, and small items of local interest. Names, places, and dates are highlighted where readable, presenting a snapshot of recent activity across the area.
Wma J Mosler and wife welcome the first daughter, Lagrippe, with community attention as church meetings near completion and four unite. Reading circle grows. Miss Olie Carlin improves from a lung illness. Dr Sullivan to lecture January 2 at M E Church on The Border Land Admittance. Christmas Eve program planned at Presbyterian church. Harvey Lindsey rents Whitmore farm and moves April first. Many locals have business in Wooster this week.
A festive note highlights Yuletide joys with songs and gifts as town churches host concerts and gatherings. It mentions a Choral class concert, a church sabbath event with Mr Price from Shreve, and Christmas spirit across the community with plans for winter terms and student receptions.
Local notes mention students at Padwis Livers ty taking a winter vacation, a Christmas entertainment planned by the Sunday school, and a prepared Christmas boat. Obituary reports Mrs Elizabeth Weil dies in Creston after forty years in the county, with burial set for Saturday. Community updates include visitors, shipments, and local schooling staff taking holidays.
The piece notes Republican elation over the President's Message and the last Congress, doubts about future lawmaking, and mentions a social at Me J E Stone's home with a fine dinner. It reports Miss Minnie Gish returning from Oxford Temple Seminary for holidays and local church plans for a Christmas boat. It cites Mrs Rebecca Slemmons with pneumonia, Mrs Good's La Grippe, Everett Stone buying the Damel Kindig farm, a new baby and Addison Flemmons as father, a wreck on a B&O side track, Bull Wissler rebuilding a building for a future livery, and several burglary attempts.
A local pledge vows harsh action against nocturnal thieves. Citizens criticize lenient courts and fear sympathy for criminals. Calls to deny pardons and strengthen penalties reflect a demand for stricter justice.
Mrs Ella Matlock of Cardington spends days with friends. T N Marr visits Bedford Pennsylvania. Mrs John Baughman stays in Lodi with brother W Zehner. James Persing unable to return from Americus Kansas due to illness. Marvin Fletcher back at E G Pocock bakery. Miss Franc Hershey Massillon and Miss Emma Daler Canal Fulton visit Prof Mack. E G Pocock trips Navarre. A W Stitt family Jackson Michigan visit J M McKee. Henry Herr returns from Loudonville Coshocton railroad project. Teachers attend Tri County Institute at Lodi. Miss Dot Drushell visits brother Sherman Medina. Miss Eddy returns from Ashland.
At the Wooster Farmer's Alliance meeting held December 17 near Wooster J M Yoder's home officers were elected for 1923 with J McCoy as president Maggie Butt as secretary MAM Fowler as treasurer and Andrew Hranstetter among new members The group discussed insect control and spraying equipment and noted other farm topics and local civic matters.
Land and pasture acreage in Franklin township on the new road from Moreland to Millbrook offered with easy terms. For particulars inquire of 29tf Alvanes Wooster D Itch on human and horses and all animals cured in 9 minutes by Wool ford's Bankery Lotion sold by Aue & Boyd grogist Wooster Ohio
Special correspondence from Nashville recalls Charles F Crisp born outside the United States who fell into acting through James Davis of Nashville. The Crisps befriended Davis after meeting at Niblo Garden, built a theater venture in Tennessee, and shaped the future speaker’s early life amid a family crisis when the father’s cataract and failed ventures left them near destitute.
A distressed family borrows 176 dollars from a merchant to cover debts when a star performer fails to draw crowds. The wife empties a silverware trunk as collateral, assuring repayment, and the Crips pledge their home in America to guarantee the loan. The incident highlights their stubborn honor and community aid.
A historical note explains catarrh as a common yet overlooked ailment. It warns it can take hold before people notice and may develop into more serious conditions such as bronchitis or pneumonia, risking overall well being.
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