Correspondents sought and politics stir debate in Wooster
The Wooster Republican urges every correspondent to submit weekly letters, noting some have gone unheard. It covers tariff impacts on farmers, Mint figures for January, political maneuvering for U S Senator, immigration limits, rail fare fights, Western rail disputes, Constantinople reforms, and a New England woman lawyer named for a diplomatic post in Colombia, amid currents of suffrage and Parliament talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
National Chess Board
Marilla M. Hicker
Washington
Dover
N. H
United States
Colombia
Mid-Winter Teachers Meet in Loudonville
Tri County teachers from Wayne Ashland and Medina hold a mid winter meeting in Loudonville February 12 and 13. Program includes talks by Supt Hoover and Prof Garrett with round table discussions and debates on methods and curricula. Reduced hotel rates, local hospitality, and Wayne road discounts are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-County
Loudonville
Wayne, Ashland and
Medina
Lewid Booebrake
Meerpon
Loudenville
Wayne
Orrville
Mansfield
Pesident
Charles Haupert
Wooster
Anna Obbins
W W. McIntire
A W Bresley
Litchfield
J. W. Scott
Ashland Editor Faces Assault After Polk Meeting Clash
In Ashland on February 4, ex-Senator George Mildebrand editor of the Ashland Time struck James Geyer of Polk with two blows after a political meeting. Mildebrand fled the scene. The assault followed a previous attack at a Polk political meeting last fall.
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Ashland
Whitecourt
Elias Sceyster
George Mildebrand
Ashland Time
James Geyer
Polk
Atsault
Future of the Democratic Organization in Hill Article
Senator David B. Hill opens the February Forum with a sharp critique of the Chicago Convention. He accuses the party of abandoning long held Democratic principles for new doctrines. The piece invites the Democratic organization to state its view on Hill and the party’s future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David B. Hill
Democratic Organization
Age Hill
Chicago
Neal McVoy Festivities Recalled From 1897 Fight
Thoughtful reminiscence marks a 50 year celebration of Neal McVoy’s first day of combat on February 3, 1897. The party included J. O. Brown and granddaughter Dolly, George Sweitzer and wife, Hugh Mairs and wife, Milton Myers and wife, John Craven and wife, Peter Barnes and wife, Marion McCoy and wife, James Taggart and wife, Wm Saure and wife, Al Scubey and wife, Mrs. Carmony, Alice and Dora McCoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mig
Jolly Neal McVoy
Neal
J. 0. Brown
Dolly
George Sweitzers
Hugh Mairs
Milton Myers
John Craven
Peter Barnes
Marion McCoy
James Taggart
Wm. Saure
al Scubey
Carmony
Alice
Doras McCoy
Dr Hand's Colic Cure Endorsed For Baby’s Wind Colic
Mes Boullion of 222 Crane St reports her two month old baby suffered severe wind colic until using Dr Hand's Colic Cure. She praises the medicine after two bottles, noting it the best colic remedy. Also mentions 25 cent Dr Hand remedies at druggists and McKinley inauguration excursion fares by G A & C B y with sale dates March 1, 24, and 3.
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Darton
Dr. Hand
Dr. J. H. McLean Medicine CO
St. Louis
Boston Wool Market Report Highlights Record Sales
The Commercial Bulletin notes exceptionally large weekly sales and year to date gains in the Boston wool market. Domestic wool imports show the strongest rise, with year‑to‑date increases exceeding 18 percent and notable weekly totals. The report emphasizes robust demand and significant price activity across the market.
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R. G. Dan & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
Bradstreet
Boston
Cascareta Candy Cathartic Ad Improves Kidney and Liver Health
An old advertisement touts Cascareta Candy Cathartic as a pleasant medicine that cleanses the kidneys liver and bone, cures headaches fever habitual constipation and biliousness. It urges purchase from G. C. Go for 10 95 or 80 cents, claimed guaranteed by druggists.
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Cascareta
Pleasa
G. C. GO
Ladies of the Odd Fellows Observe Sixth Birthday
Wayne Rebekah Lodge in Wooster celebrated its sixth anniversary with a full evening program in the IOOF hall. Music and readings by Sweeny, Deneke, Naftzger, Lerch, Plank and Miller drew hearty applause, followed by refreshments served by Daughters of Rebekah. An evanggelical union program at City Opera House featured Rev Price detailing the harms of drink and urging aid for alcoholics, with testimony of his own recovery and a revival appeal.
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Wayne Rebekah Lodge of
Wooster
I. O. O. F. Hall
Harry Sweeny
Sweeny
Delano Brinkerhoff
Barbara Freitche
Liam
Hermenia Deneke
Flora Naftzger
Swith
Ethel Lerch
Ethel Plank
A. Lerch
Harry Sweeney
Sweeney
Charles Bevard
Wal £. Barnard
Itebekah
Union Evangl
W. Jn
Christ’s of God
Licke
Actu
Kev Price
Gobim
Youngstown
Price
Weneter
Church of God
Bia Howe
Ohio
Kev Prive
Patr
Ngaor
Tedhnaire Formtt
Bialife
Mr. Prices
Miapton
Inauguration Journey and Regiment Regrets at Washington
A lengthy local report details the 4th Ohio National Guard regiments debating attendance at President elect McKinley’s inauguration. The Eighth regiment eyes the escort role but fears costs of $17 per man and delays wind up deterring many volunteers. Officers plan a meeting to decide if the journey can proceed, amid rail rates and funding uncertainties. The piece notes some regimental doubt about participation and the impact on home state funds.
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4Th O NG
Columbus
Obio National Guard
McKkiney
Cleveland
Eighth
Washington
Silat
Tis
Tonel
Hanna
Anc
Catarrh Cure Ad Warns of Mercury and Dangers
An old ad warns that iodide and mercury remedies for catarrh are injurious if used long and promotes Ely's Cream Balm as a safe internal free option. It notes catarrh as a local disease from cold damp weather beginning in nasal passages and risks if neglected.
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Ely
Excursion to Mexico via Pennsylvania Line
An advertised trip offered January 19 and February 27 under the American Tourist Association with Rean Campbell as General Manager. The package covers sleeping and dining cars and baggage, all expenses, hotels, and more miles and towns in Mexico, with tickets through F Van Dusen, Chief Antant General Passenger Agent, Pennsylvania Lines, Pittsburgh.
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Mexico
Pennsylvania Linea
American Tonurist Association
Rean Campbell
F. van Dusen
Pennayvania Lines
Pittsburg
Parths
Winter Resort Excursions on Pennsylvania Lines
Ask passenger and ticket agents about low rate and first class service over this reliable route. Full information free. Contact F Van Dusen Chief Assistant General Passenger Agent Pittsburgh Pa for details if local agents are unreachable.
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California
Florida
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Lines
F van Dusen
Pittsburg
Wooster Man Praises Wright's Celery Compound
Lewis Y McClure of Wooster Ohio writes from January 20 1897 praising Wrights Celery Compound capsules for curing his constipation and inflammatory hemorrhoids. He states after using the medicine he has had no further attacks while working as a roofer and confidently recommends it to others.
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Lewis Y. McClure
Wooster, O
Wright
Wooster
Wright Medical Go
Columbus
Qeo
J.krieger
Roofer
Lewis Y. McClune
City bonds ruled invalid in Wayne County Circuit Court
Wayne County Circuit Court rendered opinions on municipal bond and partnership notices. The Wa. Keehn versus City of Wooster case held the $876,000 railroad refunding bonds invalid and that a purchaser bore responsibility to verify bond purposes. Separate ruling in W. W. Rohrer & Fike v Peter Fetzer affirmed real party in interest names and required registrations under the partnership statute.
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Wayne County
Keehn Va
Wooster
Don Adams
JT. C. Cochran
Toledo
Cochran
W. F. Kean
A J Thomas
W.C. Yost
M.L. Imyeser
City
F. A. Henry
Cleveland
Taggart
Common Ideal Court
W. W. Rohrer & Fike
Peter Fetzer
Thursday Cub Farmers Organizing in Chester Township
A Wooster letter reports farmers of Chester Township forming a farmers association after a meeting in the town hall. D. K. Firestone spoke on group benefits, Prof G E Thorne discussed institute work, and officers were elected for the coming year. The group plans to meet again March 2 at Lattasburg Town Hall.
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WoosTer
Lattasburg
David Firestons
G. E. Thorne
State Experiment Farm
F. Swinehart
Harvey L. Piper
D. K. Firestone
Prof. Thorne
J. W. Troxel
P.C. Firestone
W. H. Wittenger
D. R. Firestone
Thorpe
Farmers Association
F Swivehart
P C Firestone
Piper
Cor
J. W Troxel
Treas
J W. Troxel
C. A. Wyden
W.H. Pittfnger
David R Firestons
Ref. Thorne
One-way settlers' rates advertised by R'y officials
One-way settlers' rates offered by the Cleveland Akron and Olimbics R'y. on the first and third Mondays and Tuesdays each month through May 18. The line promotes low fares to the South and Southwest. Prospective travelers are urged to contact a general passenger agent or local agent for fare details ticket units and trip information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, Akron & Olimbics R’y
Southeset
Orouthwest
G. A
Seventeenth Century Science and Art in the Fifteenth Century
The January meeting of Ibere day featured Miss Pendleton’s paper on Science and Philosophy of the 17th Century. It covered Copernicus, Galileo, Bacon, Descartes, and the shift from Aristotle to modern inquiry, plus sketches of Rubens, Teniers, Van Dyck, and Bergbrandt with notable insights into their lives and works.
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Ibereday
Westminster Howe
Migs Anderson
Bostes
Miss Pendleton
Copernicus
Galieco
Galieo
Olyeraity
Padua
Feotae
Aristotle
Bacon
Sation
Descartes
Maccabees Ladies Meet. Lodges Attend Philip Dishl's Funeral
The Ladies of the Maccabees meet at Mrs J Baird's West Liberty street Tuesday at 2 pm. Morgan Stern Lodge No 41 K of P to meet tomorrow at 1 pm at Castle Hall to attend Brother Philip Dishl's funeral. Rising Star Lodge No 22 invited. procession leaves at 1 30 and services at 2 pm.
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Ladies of the Maccabees
Grover and clover in four more weeks warn voter
In Smithville O February 2 a letter to the editor denounces Democratic papers warning of bad times and praises Republican accountability after 1892 election. The writer claims the GOP will bear responsibility for their acts once in power and criticizes Democrats’ timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WoosTes RePusLicany
Smithville
Grover
Clover
Creston Farmers Institute a Busy Creston Event
Creston hosts the Huat Institute at Hay's Hall Creston Ohio on February 1 and 2. The program features talks on nursery methods dairy management fruit preservation and farm organization with Jos Metainen Brigham and other speakers addressing farmers needs and community goals.
Travelers' Clay Club Reports Spain Program in Feb Meeting
The Travelers' Clay met Feb. 2 with Mrs. J. 8. Keefer as president. The program featured Spain titled Life in the Royal Palace of Spain from Alphonso XII to 1574, with portraits of royal life and anecdotes about Marie Christina. Mrs. F. W. Munnler read Noche Serena from Luis Ponce De Leon. a piano duet followed. a paper on Gibraltar by Mrs. A Whiley concluded the program. Current events covered Mars observations and Li Hung Chang's decree mandating English in Chinese schools. Next meeting at Mrs Isaac Johnson's home.
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Clay
J. 8. Keefer
Spain
Chas. Gray
Royal
Alphonso XII
Marie Christina
F. W Mnnler
Luis Ponce de Leon
Keefer
Volrath
A Whiley
Gibraltar
Great Rock
Mars
Li Hung Chang
China
Isaac Johnson
Wooster Debating Society Hosts Mock Trial Night
Wooster Debating Society filled its rooms with attendees last night as a mock trial was heard with attention. Two members were tried and found guilty of stealing four chickens from Society Crow. The defendants claimed an alibi rejected by the panel. The event featured performances and a future joint debate with the High School Literary Society on February 11. Admission was free.
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the Wooster
Hlagh Co
Chas Iryant
Ciem Marr
Arman
Kelly
Toegner
Syphert
Fisher
Hugh Wolkssary
Balo
Lterary Society
Crowd Enjoys Night of Lively Opera Horse Act
A Wooster crowd praised a comedy performance at the city hall on Wednesday evening. The show featured a standout act, Chinatown, drawing loud laughter and applause. Garden Isle onions also note unusually high prices in market reports.
Miss Lizzie Boydston Recovers From Typhoid Fever
Miss Lizzie Boydston in Chicago home recovering from typhoid fever and is out of danger. Crestor reports Michael Miller has purchased the Charles Boley property and plans building on his holdings southwest of town. Mr and Mrs J A Coverres Hattie Baros of Dixon Illinois have returned home after visiting relatives in northern Wayne county. At Canaan Mr Spooner and wife will reside at Capt Van Worn's. Mr Peal Spencer and family have moved into Mr Daniel Long's tenant house.
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Lizzie Boydston
Chicago
Crestor
Michael Miller
Charles Boley
Findessuth
Mre
Hattie Baros
Dixon, I
Wayne County
Canaan
Spooner
Capt. van Worn
Peal Spencer
Daniel Long
Websterian Society Meets and Plans Public Program
The Websterian literary society met Friday night in Room 13 and is forming among the young men. It plans an early public program with Miss Heed reported seriously ill with pneumonia. Prof. Compton has resumed teaching, welcome back noted by students.
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Daly
Websterian Literary Society
Wmn
Heed
Compton
Greene Township
D. Muller
Hkrenneman
Somthville
Renneman
Allright
Dally Cleveland
Frank Hillman
Wooster
Forest City
Edward Kitler
Newark
Charles H. Kitler
Lightning Hot Drops A Remedy For Flesh Wounds
A vintage ad promotes Lightning Hot Drops as a universal flesh wound remedy. It claims to stop inflammation, neutralize poisons, and speed healing for cuts burns and bruises. It advertises relief for neuralgia sciatica and rheumatic pains and notes pricing 2c and 60c per bottle with a money back guarantee.
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Herb Medicine Co
Springfeld
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Ross W. Funck
Rney-At-Law
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Sez
Satslaw
Giran West Busi
M’clure
Martin L, Smyber
McClure & Smyler
Wooster Obio
Merchant's Emporium
E. W. Newkirk
Otto
Quinby
Rium
East Liberty Street
J, H, Todd, M.D
Mual Randla
L.A, Yocum, M. D
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Liberty
John A. Gann
Romeopathic
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Episcopal Church
H A. Hart
New Lutheran Church
Bye and Bar Institute
Stoll
Ryall
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North Market
North County
U.hees
Dr Stoll
Beall Avenue
Bowman
J. W. Bfllman
New York City
Fowler & Wells Co
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Keppel & Snyder’s
J W. Stahl
Archer House
Jacob Fischer
Frick’s
Blook Wooster
Wayne County National Bank
Pubi
Re, Wooster
Jacob Frick
R. Overholt
C.8 Frost
John M. Criley
T Lashler H. R. Lmeard Teller
Stock Exchange
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Ely’s
Balbupre
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Warren
New York
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the Wooster Republican
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Jones
Gov Bradley
Kentucky
James Ossington
Frankfort
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New York Weekly Tribune
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Roland Woodward
Western Ashland
Jd L. Zaring
Creston
Addiess
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Woeter
Londonville
Kiplinger
Perrysville
K Andrews
Vermilion Institute
EU Parker
Neil Lu
W Boeyley
Litenfeld
B Mohier
Orrville Tree
Addres
Mes. Boullion
Crane St
McKinley
C. F. Daly
Ladies of the Odd Fellows
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Reedsburg
Alfred Scott
Ashland County
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Woodstock
Mich
Chamberlain
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Dr. Pierce
World's Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo
Pierce
Doan
B. & C. Bonds
Farmers Organizing
Chester Township
Laconics
Huat Institute
Creston Farmers Institute Sonety
Hay's Hall
Buse Hey
Jeeston
Oper
Joseph Metaienen
Reston
Jouiy Baum
aHeport
Joho
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Jaensemer Creston
Selby Wooster
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Nise
Cathreeo Courter
Reaton Leclare
the Farmers Mission
Ty F McIlvaine
Resten Ly
Moose Wraser
Resten
South Creston
Brigham
Reesef
Netlia Dort Worster
Royal Baking PO
York
Floyter
Elso
Haverly
Chinatown
Pole
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta, GA
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