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Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1895

Page

2

Daily and Weekly Republican Ad Rates and Mail matter

The notice outlines pricing for the Daily and Weekly Republican newspapers, with publication details, advertising rates, and terms. It notes the Daily is published year round except certain months, with advance pricing, and the Weekly appears every Wednesday morning. It also states mail matter status and solicitation for advertisers to use those rates promptly.

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1896 Will vs 1894 in US politics and finance

The piece surveys 1896 prospects contrastingly with 1894, criticizing Carlisle's money bill and railroad reform while noting Wall Street fears and Clevelandism. It cites Anthony Comstock’s conviction, Gladstone’s reputation, and a Chicago Christian League effort to expand evangelical institutions amid fiscal debates and bank concerns.

Intrigue Targeting American Pacific Fleet Draws Critics

A fragment suggests fears that Britain may push royalist plots to seize a U S warship and relocate the Pacific fleet to distant waters, tying to Hawaii and American vulnerability. Critics warn this would allow the Navy to suspend protection of citizens and property, undermining national sovereignty.

Cox Greas Honolulu Britain Pacific Theavy Department Hawaii

St Jackson's Celebration Program and Orrville Preparations

The article outlines the complete program for the 40th regular annual St Jackson's Day celebration with a banquet, musical interludes, multiple toasts led by A D Metz and John McSweeney, readings by Nellie Brown, and speeches from J R Critchfield, Charles Krichbaum, W H Webb, Price Rossell, and E B Eschelman. It also notes ticketing for the dance at 50 cents. Orrville hosts a separate celebration next Tuesday night with speakers including John W Winn and W Webb. The American Military Orchestra provides music and the Itiley Ranges orchestra backs the closing ball, with K B Steiner as president of the evening and marshals Wm O Heller and Henry Porter.

St. Jackson's Day A. D. Metz John McSweeney Andrew Jackson J. R. Critchfield Charles Krichbaum Canton Nellie Brown W.H. Webb Fredericksburg Price Rossell Creston Democratic Press E. B. Eschelman Orrville Town Ilal John W. Winn Defiance W. Webb C. A. Weiser Burton City W. E. Weygandt American Military Orchestra Mansfield Itiley Ranges Orchestra K. B. Steiner Marshals Wm. OU. Heller Henry Porter

Wayne County Republican home paper continues for subscribers

The Weekly Republican will continue to be delivered to a Wayne County farmer who requested stopping the paper until he could pay. The editor notes no prior intent to cancel and offers patience, urging prompt payment in advance. The offer includes a chance to gain a New York Tribune gift for 52 weeks with full advance payment.

Wayne County New York Weekly Tribune Republicann

Paternity charge leads to jail for Asa Geisinger

Local notes report Asa Geisinger of Rittman jailed yesterday on a paternity charge brought by Miss Katie Baker. The item also mentions Miss Ettle Winkler returning home from Apple Creek after a two week visit and other brief town news including a church visit, a sheriff’s death, a YWCA meeting, and a criminal assault bail case in Orrville.

Asa Geisinger Rittman Katie Baker Apple Creek Ettle Winkler Overton Jacob Joliff Madisonburg Edward Jones Orrville Jones Circuit Court

Shoes sale at signice's sale in Wooster Square

Notice to readers of THE REVISIONN announces stock of SHOES by 8 H Bush for sale at Signice’s sale on the South East side of Wooster Square. Men’s fine shoes priced formerly 5 to 6 dollars, now reduced. Ladies and children’s shoes deeply discounted. Large stock must be sold regardless of price. L Adair agent.

Revvisionn H. Bush Azsignice Wooster L. Adair Agai Go

Disastrous Fire Ravages Pereysville Businesses

A January 2 report from Pereysville recalls the town’s worst blaze, destroying six businesses including Griffith's grocery and Jones barber shop. Loss is estimated at $10,000. Firefighters contained the flames locally after appeals for aid to Mansfield, Loudonville, and Wooster. The post office and nearby buildings were also burned.

Woosree Pereysville Mansfield Loudonville Wooster Griffith's Jones

Wooster Gets New J. L. Conner Car and Capstan Factory

J. L. Conner builds a three-building plant on two acres of the Myers farm south of Shale Brick Works in West Wooster. The main 84 by 70 by 20 foot timber structure will house a 16 by 32 engine and boiler room and a saw mill on the second floor. Finishing department building is 20 by 40. About 64,000 feet of lumber will be used. Eight to ten former Alexandria, Indiana workers expected, six of whom are heads of families. An order for 1,600 cars from Baltimore firm accelerates construction.

J. L. Conner West Wooster Conner Alexandria Ind Wooster Baltimore

New Year Observance at United Presbyterian Church

A large congregation attended a New Year’s observance at United Presbyterian Church with a noon meal, speeches, recitations, and greetings. Dr H A Hart urged attracting youth to the church, while J D Irons shared humorous school memories, and Miss Sadie Eberhart and Miss Margaret King entertained. The event featured a sumptous dinner, socializing, and a list of attendees and unclaimed letters.

United Presbyterian Church Mahlon Touch James Nutt H. A. Hart Sadie Eberhart Christian Groh Margaret King Colored People Are Wr J D Irons Hone Dr Irons Rouch Hoa Hart J Kk. McQuigg Madge Golden Belle Knox John Eberhart Cleveland Helle Bradley Akron Genrletta Koelzel Welty Irwin Nord Hoeizel Baltimore K & Mackey Wil Rf Hubbell Atlegheny Jvhn Kerr Fredericksburg Hirdie Wallace Chicago Miss Moore Scroggsfield

Lively Letters from Republican Writers Echo Local News

Mr Sthwind of Delaware University attended church with Rev Tompkins. G T Silver is visiting friends in Lima and Sidney. Abraham Millar of Gallipolis and Charley Fishburn of Leo Ind. enjoy time at home. Mr and Mrs John Stouffer hosted Sunday dinner for daughter Ida Spangler. Ira B Smith plans to sell chattel property before moving to Ohio City. William Byers of Allen Co Ind. visited sister Annie at William Rathburns for Christmas. Jan 1 note reports a mild winter week but a fine Xmas baby arrives. Samuel Mowrey of Moberly Mo. visits son and friends. R A Mulneux of West Salem spends Christmas with locals. Mrs H A Hart visits Dayton relatives. A F Wells of Shreve buys stock and sheep hogs locally. Electric streetcar line work discussed with men at the site. Nellie Hand spent the week at home with her parents.

San Sthwind Delaware ‘University Tompkins G. T. Silver Lima Sidney Abraham Millar Gallipolis Charley Fishburn Leo Ind John Stouffer Maple Grove Ida Spangler Ira B.smiths Ohio City William Byers Allen Oo Annie William Rathburn Butt Samuel Mowrey Moberly R. A. Mulneux West Salem H. A. Hart Dayton A. F. Wells Shreve Nellie Hand Heplelican Ed Hough Alice Richardson Ter Henry Islemon Atseville Dock Maggie Neil Cleveland Fred Kaughman Cardington Simon Redman Don Carloss Hudson Clara Morr Aliss Cora Siarter Iarberton Mag John Hider Ash Ed Saltaman Lom da Morr Hollingsworth John Swope Leveland Josh Ia Swope Weil R Lemon Lori Qar Charley Joe Beal Wellington Lnds B B. McConnell J. Bk. Ebert Cary Jacobs Winslow Ezra Smith North Lawrence Bo Ida John Ari Eustine Schouchsa Cal Hammond Linda c Kopp Ty Moore Jennie Upp J W Troxel Kooma C Myers Neneth Hastler Hayesville Jobo Kimber Schbol Phillips Foss Philips Woldsmith Joe Wagner Sone Raves C. A. Patton Elmer Eicher William Holmes Son Earnest Nathaniel Mowrey Rhiza Fralm Mowrey Benedict Will Spurgeon Columbus FE. C Green Medina County J F Hickman Ieft J Snyder W J Green Academy of Science Columbias Dave Metzler Jove lWokes Frank Jones J Wo Jones Pittsburg Peon Melvins Jones Thomas Quuethsitzer Bserea James Isarry Letadenville Qaversuath Wall Mantle Aylesworth Alliarce Peter Harvold Lucas Mitale Leagie Ashland Salem McClerland Dew Prowell Uoa Milligan Lidy Fried Canton Eva Cameron Jacob Hover Earl of Shreve Wayne County Nea Re Solutions Candan Kev Martindale Burbank Allen Scott Ida Shelly Massisoubarg Canaan Will Colins Laura Hawk Sam’l Smith Jennie Jones Jr Simon Keeney Kevlos J Lutz fFairfex Minnesota M Bk Shellie Wheeler Minneapolis Robert Quigley Winterst Bob Eingisn Baker Oham Harvey Miller Akron Mir Ira Miller S. Graham Chagrin Falls Perional Helen Webner George Hartel Forida L. Islattenburg Esquire Blattenberg Keno K. Myers Findlay College J. W. Myers Chas Yoder Toledo E.J and Blisses Jessie and Abigail Yoder Billa Switzer Led Wm Switzer Delaware Bsen C J Pglish J. E. Zimmerman Lewis Ogers Harold Hover Lodi Jy Welnte Ephraim Horat Yeaterday Horst Smithville Oreole Dalton Easton Rittman U. P. Parsonage Madge J. N. Leatherman Wadsworth Misa Sadie Moncrief Orrville Geo. Dague Harvey D. Wyre Marshallville Clara Dague Mr. Conch Massilon Nettie Conald Twain Bassillon Ada Dell Stinson R. J Stinson Nebraska Archie Buchanan Chicago SN Cook Ermie Cootsom Cook Charles Hawk David Hawk Miram Guley Burtop Russell Mra S W Anderson Mrastab Kowa Lynn Navare Mrlbrotpson Kilgore Frneral Findlay Misa Lolie Leeper Tottie Barnes Chillicothe Edward Cunningham Goshen Winshields, Jr West Mra Sheldon Mra. H+td Laura Menuez Orr Our Town Eliza Richards Wooster J R. McKinney O. J. Searight McLachlin Co George Martin Columbusg Simon Snyder Delta Elizabeth Robins Weington Teodore Richards Richmond Toj Vigit

Winter’s deep freeze trims town attendance and travel

Cold December weather grips Wayne county with 12 below zero readings Friday morning. The district school shows dwindled attendance from 30 to three or four daily as townsfolk cope with the thaw of holidays and a brisk new year.

Francis Butdoff Emma Spencer Altamont Minnie Young Congress F J Young John Webb Wuoster A. A. Miller Nardin County Wesley D. Miller Eaton County Mich John Kinsinger Madisonburg Webb Geo Crater Canton

Death of ex Senator James Fair shocks San Francisco

San Francisco reports the death of ex Senator James Fair at his Lick Street apartments. Officials say he had been bedridden for hours and died from diabetes and a chronic illness. His fortune was estimated near 140 million.

San Francisco James Fair Lick Tongs Fair

Government Receipts and Disbursements Summary

Government receipts for the month total 19,968 with disbursements at 27,783, producing a monthly deficit of 5,059,821. The fiscal year deficit stands at 28,254,063.

Washington

Mass meeting calls for relief to destitute Nebraska districts

A Dec 1 notice in Ald Nebraska urges residents to attend a mass meeting to raise funds and gather supplies for six destitute Nebraska districts. The ad promotes a Bush assignment sale offering footwear at deep discounts and asserts unbeatable prices, branding nearby newspapers.

Barxicn N.C Nebraska

Farm market costs surge as Wilson bill bites hay trade

A farmer reports hay sold for 35 cents a ton less than his purchase price, with extra shipping costs. He notes Grover Cleveland's policy aims and the Wilson bill raising overall costs by about 1 per ton, while Canadian hay floods the market. Also included are local society notices: Dec 25 etc, weddings, visitors, and community events across Massillon, Orrville, and nearby towns.

New York Horst Grover

Ohio Labor Assembly at Columbus Met This Morning

Ohio State Labor Assembly met at Columbus this morning at 10 o'clock. The convention debated measures in favor of peace and referendum while electing officers in the state leadership, including B. G. Rangomer as state master workman and Joseph A Rau as secretary treasurer, with plans for a September special meeting before the general assembly.

Labor Assembly Ohio Hayes K.ef L.e Ransomer B. G. Rangomer Anesville Oseph D Strain Marietta Asurer Joseph A. Rau Zeneprikte Tive Pigna Eorge D Moulton, &Swnee Anil Btrain Thades

Great Wolf Hunt Sparks Clash Over Prize Fight

Fragmented report from Chillicothe and Columbus on wild events. A six wolf hunt turned violent after wagers escalated, a cage fight planned, revolvers fired, and a prize dispute erupted among betters. Separate notes cover a burn injury to Mrs Sarah Smith in Chillicothe and a Supreme Court case in Preble County over a gasoline leak and an accident involving Randall Ayres.

de Grésp Osi Ohio EA Acken Rocky Mountains Totter Be Ctraaf Jebnaham Gerstown CoLremBrs Supreme Court Bon Randall Ayres Lewisburg Preble County Ayres Wilson

Hamilton Reform Movement Urged Against Corruption

A local paper mocks Hamilton for corruption and calls for citizen reform beyond party lines. It urges a movement to cleanse the town and restore integrity amid demand for change.

Hasmiton United Prestereran Chunk Hamiton Trauph Pressley Hamilton

Wagon theft accusation shocks Taylor street scene

Frank Rieb accused of involvement after a wagon delivery vehicle is found damaged and off its wheels in his yard on Taylor street. William Martin, the accused vehicle stander, is arrested by the city marshal and taken to the mayor's office, tied and fined. A feud between Rich and Martin sparks threats of vengeance and a scrap is expected outside.

Lovkasp Taylor Street Frank Rieb William Martin Stomac Kansas Warshal Martin

National Wind Festival Opens New Year Celebrations

The New Year festival drew about two hundred Welsh residents from across the state. Governor McKinley presided, reading an inaugural address. Mayor Karb gave the welcome, with Prof Edward Bronte of Brockville and Hon Ho J Booth serving as adjudicators. The Cincinnati male choir won the $100 prize forSpring has Come Huzza Dud.

McKinley Karb Edward Bronte Brockville Canada Offi Hon Ho J Booth Cincinnati Mae Choral

Local deaths and Pittsburgh industry push fourth quarter notes

Jan J. Ser ingfield dies after a fall at home when the door jammed. Halliday 25 and William Patton 70 killed in Canton and Southern shift accident. Pittsburg industries show renewed activity with more mills running, iron and tin units rebuilding, and anticipated wage and job gains as year begins.

Castos Bof Halliday Dan Williai Patton Clesland Canton Vero Patton Halliday

NEW TALES OF HONOR Armenians refused to be taxed by Turks and Kurds

A Boston letter from near Eastern Turkey estimates 15000 Armenians killed as Kurds and Turks crushed resistance over taxes. It reports mass killings, massacres of women and children, arson, and brutal desecration of churches, with soldiers sparing none. The account paints a grim picture of widespread atrocities and fear.

Boston Turkey Constantinople Moshir Erzengan Tee Amlrm

Earthquake Fears Rise in Mexico City and Rio Grande Outbreaks

Reports recount a major quake in Mexico City reviving memories of the deadly November disaster that devastated Nev city. Panic in theaters as crowds fled and thousands prayed in the streets while guards controlled exits. In other news, train robbery fears spread as bandits strike Austrian routes, with stolen purses and tampered mail amid a statewide manhunt.

Partial Warmer Notes From City Street In January

A jumble of clipped phrases notes arrests and vague charges. References include Leonoon January 2 and a correspondent report about suspicions and a fight near Regents Park with names like Frank Tarts Trane Tavis Wallon ure Woe and Lionel Mesprose. Confusing text hints at a legal action and a capetown arrest linked to a chaotic scene.

Lospos Frank Tarts Ale Trane Tavis Wallon Swans Lionel Mesprose Wolk Portica Oo Itlassis Ister Plare Regents Park Fistan Capetown

Carving of Newport Barracks for Park Forms City Project

In Cincinnati on January 2 a government action transformed the Newport barracks into a city park site amid a parade and speeches by Fort Thomas Commander Colonel Cochrunyeu and Mayor Brown. An accident at the river left 40 year old furniture dealer L kE D Potter dead after he fell through ice while measuring thickness. Authorities also report a homicide inquiry in Cleveland as police name three suspects in the Hawthorne house murder of William Ho Price and arrest four men including a coachman, a laborer, a carpenter, and a grocer.

Cincinnati Newport Barracks Newport Cochrunyeumander Fort Thomas Brown

Catholic Church Edict on Lodge Membership Considered

Washington on December 31 the Catholic Church weighs how to extend its edict against membership in the Knights of Bythias Odd Fellows and other societies Myr Batallh has sent the decision to church heads nationwide for transmission to parish priests and implementation with discretion in each diocese.

Washington Knights of Bythias Odd Fellows Myr Batallh Piocesus

Carlisle Not to Resign Rumor Denied

Washington December reports a renewed rumor that Secretary Carlisle will resign on January 1. The secretary flatly denies plans to leave the cabinet, commenting that such stories are unfounded and circulated without basis.

Carlisle Washixeton

Unclear fragment from Te eerohay Town story

Fragmentary OCR text describes a local area with references to water tents and boats. It mentions a county and a collection of place names, but specifics are obscured. No clear event or date is discernible.

Eerohay

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