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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1892
Page
2
The Weekly, founded in 1817, claims to be the oldest best known and most widely circulated paper in the county with a long record of prominence and influence across the state. Subscriptions listed at $1.50 per year and 60 cent issues.
The piece notes the Indiana Democratic State Convention will hold 1,303 delegates and act as a party gathering for showing state Democratic strength. It also mentions Wayne County enacting a unique local law to appoint a "poor physician" and a case where a Democratic appointee refused to serve a needy woman.
The Cav ton attorney Mr. Day presented the Wasson et al. petitioners case against the County Commissioners with evident legal preparation and strong acumen. His opponent, while brilliant, may prevail as the law’s stern principles loom in the contest.
The Experimental Farm in Wayne county draws county treasurer ads as Wasson promotes his view of constitutional questions. He urges the tax to secure the farm’s location, invoking David Crockett’s motto to proceed.
The piece notes Michard D Harrer a Democrat sending circulars to three A R Posts urging support for the country amid 1860s political strife. It contrasts early Civil War era loyalty with current party moves, and mentions D W M BR B expanding business and cooperation with United States Express to boost Worcester freight and travel services. It observes a new uptown office in the Downing Block and anticipates increased local transport flows, urging patience as results unfold.
The piece argues the Democratic Party lacks fixed principles, split over silver free coinage and protection, and bends to convention dictates. It portrays David Bennett Hill as a pliable strategic figure, while critics warn the party risks losing core views to time serving and factional pressures.
Higginson critiques strict French convent schooling for American girls in Harper's Bazaar. He argues the focus on skewed French history and botany leaves students ignorant of real life, modern science, and American culture, risking mismatched expectations in marriage and society.
A cryptic proverb notes that a fool may claim vision through reading yet true sight remains elusive outside perception. It contrasts superficial reading with genuine comprehension and hints at humility before knowledge.
A historical editorial argues that U S Senate qualifications require true state residency. It contends that a candidate must be a bona fide inhabitant of the chosen state, noting differences for Washington DC residency and comparing Brice and Warwick cases while urging strict adherence to constitutional provisions.
Voters are told that township corporation and school elections will follow the new law with ballots printed as last fall. Parties must nominate at least twelve days before April 4 and certify to the County Board of Elections which provides tickets. Nominations for special school districts mirror township rules, while sub districts are exempt. Corporations and villages must nominate before April 4 and certify to the County Board. The new system divides townships into precincts and requires an assessor per precinct. The County Board of Elections appoints judges and clerks in all precincts and districts.
The article outlines plans for spring and summer improvements in Wooster including brick paving on East and West Liberty Streets and the Bowman street connections. It praises the Frick fountain as a highly beneficial private investment and urges other wealthy residents to follow the example of Mr and Mrs Jacob Frick.
The piece portrays Hill and Tammany as conspiring to gain national power through state control and fraud. It accuses them of mail theft to secure the New York Senate, to influence the Electoral College, and to corrupt the Presidency via a two thirds Democratic House with Hill leading. The attack cites Dutchess County thefts, state subordination, and bribes to secure votes in Indiana New Jersey and possibly a silver state. The alert is dated September 20 and labeled Special.
Frank L. Millar a former Wooster resident and St. Wayne freight depot worker, now in Massilto p, was the target of a mock hanging staged by friends. A strap, barrel and loose knot left him suspended and choking before he was finally cut down, bruised but unharmed.
A letter from Elliott and Wacker Wooster Ohio dated February 23 1892 defends Granite Pipe made from East Liverpool fire clay against State Line Sewer Pipe Co claims. They challenge competitive tests and claim past tests show Granite Pipe superior in strength form and glaze and offer to fund tests. They note a hundred dollar deposit with Wayne County National Bank Wooster and ask to schedule a test time and place.
The library and household furniture of Dr. Q N Stoddard deceased will be offered at private sale at No 25 College Avenue on Thursday February 25 Friday February 26 and Saturday February 27 1892 at 10 o clock a.m. Remaining unsold will be sold at public auction. Terms easy.
An observed financier praises stability and large dividends in essentials driven investments. He singles out H. H. Warner and his Safe Cure and hints at new Baking Powder ventures, noting limited stock access but high insider profits and guaranteed dividends. He urges writing to Warner at 50 Broadway for insiders and details.
Multiple probate filings list guardianship appointments and estate actions including Samuel H Boyd guardian for Henry Foltz Wm H Zaugg administrator for John Tschantz Sarah J Nixon administratrix of Sarah Ann Culbertson Will of Mary M Frick first and final accounts filed for several wards guardians and executors submit inventories and accounts with hearings set for April 7th amid ongoing probate matters. Ayer s Cathartic Pills advertised as a remedy for nervous headaches and digestive relief.
A violent southwest gale batters the Cornwall coast sending ships in distress toward land. Early morning crowds along Penwith shore watch a boat with several exhausted sailors struggle to reach safety while waves spike and a sudden squall hides the scene.
Colonel J W McClymonds president of Russell and Co declines the World’s Fair Ohio commission director general post with 2400 annual salary and expenses citing conflict with private business. Kansas City discusses church fairs prompting a new 10 tax on church fundraisers as politics and commerce collide.
The week brought good news for tobacco raisers while several family events and incidents filled the community. A serious leg injury occurred to Louis Piloto in Akron, 43 relatives attended a surprise for Mr. and Mrs. Siemmons, revival at the Presbyterian church added 48 new members, and Daniel Kindig of Milton died aged 104. Many social items follow including dances, illnesses, marriages, and cemetery updates in Congress township and surrounding areas.
A Dalton column records marriages including Daniel Blosser and Iaa Shifter of Mt Eaton, Fevrith Howard Jamigan and Miss Rachel Fraizer, and a Shelby resident buying chickens. It notes several relocations and retirements, a damaged Washington birthday flag incident, a sheriff’s quarter interest, a protest petition to limit handbills, and various local names such as James Westcott, Lee Messner, Wesley Nimmons, and Alex Maurer.
Leé Fortney a noted Nankin merchant visited with his parents Saturday and Sunday. J A Hower of Sofil and Mellen of this place were on business last Thursday and Friday. A specialty company consisting 4
Ree burnt cork artists and an Indian troupe under Dr Math ews of Detroit have performed nightly at the Old Academy for two weeks and continue this week. A half hour lecture followed by medicine sales drew crowds and complaints of ill gains. Also weekly church notices, property purchase, and local arrivals mark a busy town update with weather, sickness, and business movements detailed.
Local column mentions Kittman muddiest in America and logs shipped to Wellington. References to Kaufman & Kohrer, Elliot Wright Tile Co, Dr Baird visit, Supt DVerthie in Worcester, Norman Geisinger new baby, money order post office, fig bond for spade, daily mail delivery, and roadbed ballast with slag for the World's Fair. Residents discuss Blaine or McKinley in November.
A Crestline committee toured the Sliding Blind Manufacturing plant of Hartian and Durstine, successor to Jacob Durrie. They praised the recent improvements in manufacture and beauty and strength of the blinds, while noting the Wooster ties. Durstine’s plant has grown with increased orders, more workers, and longer hours.
A carload of Minos horses at Eastern House Stables Wooster Ohio begins 1 pm Monday February 24 1892. The lot includes well bred large 3 to 5 year old food feeders and some to work through the season. All horses guaranteed to be as represented with refunds by Wednesday March 2 at 12 o clock if not. Henry Snyder auctioneer will sell at public auction by the stable.
James Warner moved on the May farm last week and Allen Pfeifer will move to the KD Hartman farm in the spring. A protracted meeting at the C 8 church continues with over six people at the altar. Quincy Mowrey and wife had a narrow escape when their buggy overturned near Quinby Smiths, throwing Mrs Mowrey into the creek and causing bruises and a broken buggy. Miss Imma Fetters and Ida Fix have gone to Williams. David Weaver, nephew of Ho G Rutt, has returned to Missouri.
The article notes no recitations on Monday and reports on the State Oratorical Contest set for Marietta next year. It covers ninth place for a student in Akron, a college staff change, and fundraising for Dr. E Pick’s five lectures to be hosted in London with a $100 goal.
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