28 Feb 1894
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1894
Page
1
Late aisles feature Black Mohair Brilliantines and Black Woolen Cloth at reduced prices. Large selection includes Black Silks Cachemire Gros Grain and Peau de Solr with discounts to cash buyers. Samples promised, urging customers to act quickly for style and value.
A chaotic congress scene features debates over the Wilson bill, party splits, and tariff strategy. Senators Veat Mills and Voorhees clash over committees while Grow returns with a historic House majority. Crises touch immigration, labor costs, and state rights amid electoral momentum and legal reforms.
A promotional plea touts The Weekly Republican as the best Wayne County paper offering extensive local news at low cost. It urges readers to subscribe, promising twice or thrice as much Wayne County news as rival papers for an annual subscription.
A newspaper page notes Republican pressure in Congress over tariff policy, Democratic gains in Pennsylvania driven by tariff issues, and the impact on voters. It highlights Voorhees and his Finance Committee, Mills’ remarks on letters from producers, Kilbourne’s wool price stance, and pension restoration efforts linked to Rep. J. A. D. Richards.
Fragmentary old ad copy promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure all for joints muscles and vitality. The text suggests health benefits and uses sales language to urge readers to choose Hood's.
The Senate confirmed Marchand to replace Metzler as Wooster postmaster by March 1 but delays in bond processing may push possession into mid March. Metzler was confirmed Jan 21, 1889, with a $30,000 bond. bond issues and official notices caused a nearly month wait before he took office on Feb 17.
The ten year old son of Charles Mc Ananey of North Grant street was knocked down and trampled by a horse in front of the post office. Tromas Fussell of Canaan township had a bad accident Wednesday night when a heavy barn door blew back and crushed him. Russell fell eight feet from the barn approach when the horse toppled onto him. his right leg was broken in two places and his skull fractured. His injuries are serious and fear of fatal outcome exists.
An aged advertisement praises Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a leading tonic that boosts vigor not by building muscle but by renewing healthful functions. It claims benefits for indigestion and general weakness, asserting physicians endorse the product and that it supports digestion sleep nerves and energy.
The Coshocton divorce case of Jennie McAlain versus William McClain moves from Coshocton to another county amid sensational pleadings. McAlain alleges extreme cruelty and abuse including assaults, confinement, and neglect of property, while McClain denies all but the marriage. Lawyers H Stilwell John Huston Jr and Critchfield critique the petition with defense.
A pupilar preliminary contest set for Friday March 2 at 7 20 p m in City Time will decide Wayne county’s representative for the tri county event tied to the Tri county Institute Fifteen public schools in the county have signified participation Admission is free and all are invited The program lists a series of musical pieces and readings by local students and groups with performers from Wooster West Salem and nearby towns including Barnes Grafton Brothers Ellatory Wine Darr and others
Hellaire Jicune praises the second issue of The School Rec ord, calling for candor about Wayne County school affairs. It urges public sentiment against political interference in teacher appointments and school officer decisions, noting neglect of children's needs in several counties.
Oin Giry reports at 8 o clock last night thousands in Ohio and vicinity witnessed a marvelous sky spectacle. A huge electric white cross blazed toward the eastern zenith with a moon centerpiece ringed by rainbow colored fire at each corner. The display lasted about half an hour. Meteorologists attribute it to atmospheric conditions and a thin diorama causing moonlight refraction.
Wooster shows a solid tax standing in a table of valuations and rates for several Ohio cities. The city’s taxation rate is lower than all but Dayton among listed communities, with Akron and Bellefont near it in rate. Canton, Columbus, and Youngstown appear with higher valuations and taxes. The report notes that special assessments by frontage and sewer districts aren’t included, but Wooster has little of those compared with others.
The Medina Gazette reports William Miller, about 40, latest arrival at Medina county jail, faces charges for forging his brother Juno Miller’s name on a 200 loan and a 400 note at Lodi bank. Arrested by Marschal Neal after affidavit by Cashier Taylor, Miller pleaded not guilty at preliminary, then committed to the county jail when bond failed. Other suspected participants allegedly benefited from the fraud.
The Progressive Farmers Association of Wayne County held a February meeting at William Benjamin Wilson's residence on Cemetery Hill. The program covered liquor traffic and potential local option or taxation methods, with debates among members and guests.
A fragmented clipping notes a silver agitation gaining attention with some claim of benefits and investments tied to Simmons Liver Regulator. It mentions agitation affecting liver health, biliousness, and a person named Sande Ib. The text is garbled with incomplete phrases and unclear details.
Wayne County Circuit Court adjourned sine die after disposing of all but three cases, including No. 232 Harry Glick v State of Ohio. Glick, previously jailed, was discharged from the penitentiary after the court reversed and found insufficient evidence. Other cases affirmed or appealed involved bond, road petition, and real estate conveyance disputes. Next term begins Tuesday in October.
A compilation of quit claim, warranty and administrator deeds transferring land across Wooster and nearby townships. Notable entries include four acres in Congress town ship to Henry Ferner, four tracts in Wooster Franklin Clinton and Plain townships, and several parcels in Creston and West Salem villages. Numerous individuals such as Prudence Warner, Otto Troutman, Mary Barton, Leah Lewid, and Jacob Garver are named in transfers and estate actions with parcel sizes ranging from 2 to 87.5 acres and prices around 1,290 to 32,000 dollars.
Wayne Probate Court proceedings show numerous administrators and guardians filing appraisements, reports of sale of real estate, and accounts for private and public actions. Several names appear with estate matters including Levi F Plank, Mary A L Blough, Julian Sirosjean, Amatn dus J, and Sophia K Grosjeav, among others, with hearings and final distributive accounts scheduled. Also noted is a Shilohs Vitaliver testimonial from Mrs. T Hawkins of Chattanooga Tennessee.
A city ward recounts a neighborhood baptism witnessed by children who imitate the rite at the riverbank. The report also touches on local commerce, market conditions, crop talks, political canvassing, and a court case overview, all framed in a sprawling, rambling style with scattered names and places.
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