01 Jan 1896
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1896
Page
1
A sprawling piece reflects on American foreign policy, Cleveland’s stance on Venezuela, the Monroe doctrine, and domestic political feuds. It critiques clerical influence, calls for peace grounded in truth, and notes Moyers of Wayne county and local church activities amid holiday events and obituaries.
A joyful wedding occurred on Christmas evening at the Davidson home in Wayne township. Alvin Rowinsky of Chicago and Miss M Elia Baker united under an evergreen arch with Rev G Cochel officiating. Guests from Wooster, Smithville, and Madisonburg attended, bands serenaded, and a reception followed. The couple planned a return trip to Gettysburg and Pigeon, Michigan, before settling in Chicago.
A fragment notes Wooster's bond issue idea and Massillon's debt limits, suggesting cities with smaller indebtedness should market bonds at favorable rates. It mentions court hearing dates and a list of names and cases, including references to Krawer and Snyder, with scattered dates and notes from a local court docket.
A fragmentary Christmas note lists various gifts exchanged by clerks and store owners. Mentions include a 14 year old Donald and Florence, D Fisher receiving a pony and cart, John Stordas Jr and others receiving items like a doctor’s or undertaker’s candle, and references to local employers and civic figures.
Fragmentary OCR data lists names and values for several properties and sales. Items mention Canton and Mt. Baton and figures such as 8500 and 2450, with references to appraisals and sold properties. Reading gaps prevent clear event or date reconstruction.
Mayor Jeffries presided as jurors heard the case from Dr. J W Lehr and Dr. J J Kinney. Claims began November 20 with Dr Kehr. Kinney later set offsets alleging over 60. Lebr claimed 969 with interest. Verdict: Lebr awarded 232.61 against Kinney with a setoff of 7. The balance to Lebr was 175.06.
Fragmentary OCR mentions tinydrtant business change Conder Boor Son and a person named Miss Allie Parmele with a $08 amount, plus social visits by Miss Hartel from Wooster to Charles Hill. Some words point to Mantua Port and a winter plan, but text is garbled and names are incomplete.
William D. Boyce launched his bid for the 7th Illinois congressional seat, aiming to challenge incumbent George Edmund Foss. Frederick C. De Lang of Glencoe is also seeking the nomination. Boyce resides in the district's southern area, De Lang in the northern part.
Miss Mary and Lottie Hddy of Wooster spend holidays with Perrysville friends. Cord Anderson returns from Cedarville for vacation and will resume college January 2. Perrysville notes James B Childs will bring clothing next month to settle affairs. Robert Childs and wife of Syracuse, N Y, visited his brother James and family this week.
Fragmentary report notes attention on vegetable growers at a Saturday gathering in Wooster. Mention of a person named Fah ne Vegttable Growers, with reference to a delivery address and a speaker, plus unclear ties to Creston Wooster and W. J Ohio Ex. The text is garbled but indicates a local farming group event with talks on production and distribution.
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