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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1897
Page
2
The editorial urges calm as Ohio Republicans face a party dispute centered on the Columbus controversy. It argues the fight harms Republicanism nationally, condemns personal squabbles, and stresses upholding majority rule and party unity amid factional tempers. It cites Hanna and Foraker nominations and notes district conventions and county declarations backing Hanna.
The readable text discusses wishes about seven years of service for an attorney general in Ohio and involvement with the United States government, mentioning the body and states government. It remains incomplete and unclear due to OCR errors.
Chronco notes 1897 harvests sold at good prices with producers benefiting as wheat profits rise. Foreign demand remains strong and supply tight, with Schwartz Dupes & Co reporting low European stocks. If political tensions rise, U.S. grain and provisions could surge. Europeans may shift to buying ahead, reducing near term availability.
London Ont January 3 The City Hall accident leaves at least 25 dead with many more injured and unlikely to recover A heavy beam failed causing a central floor collapse that threw 2 000 onlookers and officials into the wreckage The mayor and aldermen were seated on a raised platform when the floor sank and timbers sagged The Madaline of Fieno Co canceled tonight's City Opera House engagement due to disbanding while tickets can be refunded or exchanged for Gougar lecture tomorrow night.
An ad describing sore mouth as an extremely painful lasting condition and praising Tonsiline as a remarkable remedy. The copy asserts early relief from the first dose and notes that only a few doses are needed for even the worst cases.
A well known citizen of East Palestine Ohio reports relief from a severe chronic throat condition after using Tonsiline. The statement dated January 6, 1896, claims the remedy provides cure and long term improvement.
The community round up lists visits, travels, and gatherings across Wooster and nearby towns. Residents and guests include Miss Nettie Baker, Miss Jennie Dorland, and J. W. McClarran with various relatives. School events, sleighing, church services, and local birthdays are noted, along with moves and illnesses affecting families.
Jam 3 guests of Daniel Gill and George Felger in Creston with several local visits. Rev Nuffziger began Lutheran Church meetings Thursday. C W Palmer hosted by Orrville friends. Rev J J Bechtel and wife in Creston guests of T U Bechtel. Katay and Ora Brandt visiting uncle William Brandt then headed home to Ashland. George Kauffman of Wooster visited J B Kauffman and wife. Charles Palmer and a Jeromeville lady attended a party at Carrie Stacker’s Cedar Valley home. S C Pnest of Greersville hosted by I Q O Smyser. Jan 4 Clint Markel of Medina County visited Wayne County friends. Mandy began U B church meetings. Ice harvest days ahead if cold weather continues. Ice house built. carpenters paused for material. Painters worked on school-house. Local dealers shipped over 27282 dollars of stock last year. grain buyers busy three weeks. grain flow seems country-wide. All the town sick are recovering. Fritz.
The Camp Clay Plant grows into a major county industry employing about twenty, with Howard Long building a post driving derrick adjustable to various ground types and awarded the fencing contract for the Camp railroad next summer. Mrs. Frank Wilson died after a short illness leaving seven children and many relatives. Her sister Mrs. Rotgh is ill but improving. Nathaniel Solliday of Belleville arrived after Mrs. Wilson’s death. George Schaaf and W A Schaaf visit Williams County, and Adam Schaaf, born locally, is described as ill with heart trouble. Franks remains in Portage County visiting a sister. Mr. Biggs left Wayne County for Iowa. Benjamin Gil, of Ashland, is noted in an unrelated line.
Keedsburg records a cold January with little snow for sleighing. The column lists local residents visiting relatives, students finishing studies, and social events. Numerous names appear including Miss Katie Brandt Ashland and Wm Brandt. Jonathan Hechtel. Stella Downing. Mrs Isaac Steele. Jacob Davidson. John Spaid. and Ada Bricker among others, plus church services and holiday gatherings in early January.
Special to WoosreserceuicaNn Co cmBus reports a coalition of anti regular Republicans and Democrats organized both Ohio Houses. The move defeats GOP nominees, with forecasts of Senate victories for Democrats including Judge Witty and Burke. Alexander Caine, last Senate clerk and GOP candidate, loses to Democrat Witty as Republicans fail to hold seats. in the House, Democrats control with 47 seats to 9 Republicans.
Clay McConnell son of D W Menelly of Wooster is appointed a page boy in the Ohio state Cloy. A Wooster High School graduate and former carrier for THE REPUBLICAN, he is described as a bright young man who strives to do well in any task and is deemed the right choice for the position.
OCR text shows fragmented railway timetable lines for multiple routes including Pittsburg, Ft. Wayne, Chicago West, and Cleveland Akron Columbus. Mentions No. 8 Fast Line, No. 31, No. 2 Mail, No. 13 Exp, No. 28 Expo, No. 7 Local, and local stops at Orrville with partial times and notes. Also references Lyons wants filed.
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The readable text is garbled with no discernible persons events or places. No coherent item or factual detail emerges to summarize as a news record.
A damaged OCR legal notice fragment discusses the estate of a person named Tytler or Ty possibly in Rome or a city with dates and appointing an executor. It mentions Conny OHO, Estee f Mary, and Conny, with references to debts, heirs, and probate steps.
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