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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1892
Page
2
The fragment references three months advertising rates, delivery in the city, and the Wooster Ohio post office. It notes rates, timely communication, and requests attention to communications directed to The Republican Wooster.
John D Armstrong and Q J Searight called on Fredericksburg residents. Alex Fullerton of Ohio Farmers Insurance Co opened his office to excursionists and shared pioneer stories. Harper and Brothers announce Von Moltke letters to his family, revealing the man beyond the battlefield.
The piece argues John R. McLean owner of the Commercial Gazette and Cincinnati Enquirer supports ex-Gov Foraker for the U S Senate. It notes Democrats favor Foraker for his role in electing Brice of New York as Ohio senator and claims Foraker’s leadership harmed Ohio in 1889, implying bias and weakness in his candidacy.
A Canton News Democrat letter argues Dun and Co. reports show record business while crops fail abroad. It questions Democratic control of Congress and states, contrasts free trade with prosperity, and challenges a Republican stance on sugar and cotton prices. The writer criticizes political tactics and calls for explanation of past economic failures.
A fragmented political letter urges Governor McKinley to appoint A Robaton Sr as State Railroad Commissioner. The writer claims he possesses the needed qualifications and would resist special interests to serve the public and improve road and rail access.
A Wooster editorial defends Commissioner Graber’s assurances on bond payments for the Experiment Station at Wooster. It rebukes critics including Mr Wasson and editorials from Tri-County News, arguing responsible citizens supported locating the station, and that officials acted with integrity amid taxpayer concerns. The piece questions claims of impropriety and urges continued progress and civic unity.
Hon Bishop W Perkins of Oswego Labett county Kansas is chosen to succeed Preston B Plumb in the U S Senate. Perkins, born 1842 in Rochester Ohio, has served four terms in the house and is a capable lawyer. Governor Humphrey supports the selection and expects a worthy senator for the state.
The piece discusses Brazil’s sequence of bloodless regime changes from Dom Pedro to the current government. It notes how each transition reduces turmoil and advances toward constitutional rule, citing Courtenay DeKalb’s January Forum essay on Brazil’s politics, resources, and future prospects.
The Dun and Co report shows 13 273 failures in 1891, up from 10 907 in 1890, with total liabilities exceeding 289 million dollars. The rise is largest in the Southern states, especially Texas, while the North shows declines. Despite high failures, average liabilities remained modest, signaling overall sound conditions and improving prospects for 1892.
The Wooster Floral Club met in the City Clerk's office Monday evening electing President R K Kramer Vice President W A Vorster Secretary Jesse McClellan Treasurer F H DeWitt and executive committee members F Boyd R Kramer Alvinza Cunningham. The secretary and treasurer reported a prosperous condition and plans for another exhibition next fall. Carter's Extract of Smart Weed is advertised as a remedy for rheumatism and neuralgia sold by Laubach & Boyd Wooster.
M. L. Spoonen of Iro Brock Wooster Ohio advertises a loan available in sums starting at $1 up to a total of $50,000. The notice specifies the loan amount and location for interested borrowers to contact.
A retired physician claims a simple vegetable cure for consumption bronchitis catarrh and nervous debility. He pledges a free recipe in German French or English to any reader sending a stamped request to W. A. Novys at 820 Powers Block Rochester.
An 1850s style advertisement claims to cure drunkenness and the liquor habit with Dr Vunterear powder. It promises guaranteed cures and provides an address in Cincinnati for purchase.
The column lists residents and events in Golden Corners. John F. McKee of Ashtabula County visits. Miss Elva Lehr from Chester Township visits Harrison Armstrong. Jacob Clouse and family spend New Years in Holmes County. Spangler finished work on stumps and trees. Miss Myers and Prof McConnell treated scholars to candy. Miss A E Smith is down with la grippe.
Sterling resident Eli Marnard lies seriously ill with a tip and heart failure. The report mentions several neighbors and relatives afflicted by a severe attack, noting Christmas and New Year’s activities, and a local church event described as fine and interesting.
The community reports widespread gripp and sore throat with diphtheria and scarlet fever affecting several residents. Squire J J Seblady and family return from Defiance Ohio while Presbyterians enjoy a lively oyster supper and a new year begins calmly.
A large company attended the marriage in the local church of Miss Sue McCay with a noted ceremony. The Triton service and young people's society held a well attended prayer meeting. Aceheart met Thursday after accompanying Prof King Ol Searight at the musical institute and is home from Great Falls Montana.
Mr Grippe appears on the Hill as a guest of several families and is hoped to depart soon. Mrs. Benjamin Wilson lies ill with a serious illness while Mrs. Réuben Faux is described as low with consumption. A Christmas delivery included a box of sealing wax for chewing gum amid varied reactions. An experimental farm draws praise though ex-Sheafsteele worries about his chickens. George Geigey plans a return to Fulton County from MarJon after nine years away.
Emmbu made a business trip to tebe and Tuesday. Wood spent Amas in ay Camp visiting friends leyve a Hagerman and children, visit her mother at Wadsworth. Juke of Idaho spent Monday at the home of his cousin A. Sharick. Sheqman Droshall and family of Medi visit the home of his parents. Shank, Fishack, Maud, and John Garver spent the holidays in Cleveland. Anna Hoates, previously Mrs Woods, has returned to her home. Mrs C Gerber of Elyria stays with the family.
A list of visitors and travelers includes Hattie, Harry Barch from Cleveland, Mr. and Mrs. Hd Kané in New London, Misses Theresa and Pearl Offineer of Jeromeville with Will, and others from Akron, Medina, Toledo, Kent, and Cleveland visiting family and friends in town. Several funerals are noted among the moving holiday gatherings.
John Wilson of New Baltimore Ohio drove a wagon load of walnut planks for St Mitchell Furniture down Fourth Street when he was jolted from his seat near Central Avenue. His head ended under a wheel but he suffered only a scalp wound and was taken to hospital for treatment.
Governor Hill pardons two prisoners in the new year. George Weidler, 59, jailed for manslaughter since 1845, and William Corey, 25, serving life for murder in the second degree since 1945, receive clemency. Weidler was sentenced by Judge Moore of Brooklyn. Corey by Judge Van Brunt of New York.
Reports from Manila indicate Japan has occupied islands near the Marana Islands. Spanish authorities state a squadron will visit principal Japanese ports before moving to Martanos to reassert Spanish influence over the islands.
Joseph Babb aged 72 of Northampton township near Akron is found in a barn with a bullet wound to the head after leaving home in a distressed state. He is reported to be in critical condition. authorities say he denies intending to kill himself and his exact motive remains unclear.
A drunken man was waylaid beaten and then thrown into the use in Harlem on January 2. Henry Turner age 19 confessed to the murder after initial claims it was the work of a gang of thugs.
A Newark clothing house asset liquidation has been ordered by the court. The stock valued around thousands of dollars will be sold at retail in Cleveland in a large building near 123 Superior Street between Bank and Water, opposite the American House. Sale begins Wednesday January 6 at 10 a.m. with heavy winter overcoats, suits, pants, and various garments offered at deep discounts. railroad fare paid for buyers from far distances.
A boiler explosion near Grove on the Glenn farm injured several and killed George Condy and others. Irvin Bradford and 18 year old daughter mourn the loss as witnesses recall a nearby fire emergency. Candy, an elderly man, faced the disaster with caution. one man was saved after serious injuries.
In Hastings Nebraska on January 4 a farmer reported three rough diamonds found in gravel from the yard used for a chicken feed shipment sold days before Christmas. A jeweler in Butte City confirmed the stones as genuine diamonds after inspection. The finder declined an offer and sent the stones east to be cut. Prospecting parties plan to visit the gravel site to investigate the source.
San Francisco reports an outbreak of grippe among horses this winter with many sick in private small stables. Symptoms include disinclination to eat rough coat feverish appetite for water eye and nose gland swelling and potential throat suffocation if unchecked.
A San Diego dispatch says San Francisco is shipping large quantities of ammunition and supplies to the cruiser Charleston. The Charleston is ordered to be ready at a moment's notice and San Francisco may serve as the Pacific squadron headquarters if trouble with Chile arises. General McCook is said to be awaiting artillery companies transferred to the point.
At a meeting of county commissioners nine counties will appoint delegates to a convention on January 2 to consider a proposal from the Inter State Artificial Rain Company of Kansas to supply moisture for the next crop season. The Melbourne system will be explained by a company representative. the firm seeks contracts for at least ten counties.
In Manchuria marauding bands continue to terrorize countryside killing and looting temples and altars. Rebels break up, but raids persist targeting landowners. Cavalry led by Viceroy Li Hun chane is dispatched to confront the roving attackers.
Judge Buittinger in Harriseatre ruled the state may tax a collateral inheritance. The case centers on George Smith who died in Baltimore leaving a one third interest in a joint partnership worth 450000. The widow’s share left 75000 subject to a 1 percent tax totaling 3750. The executors argued Maryland residency and personal property location, but the state prevailed.
Dr H W Todd suffers sickness described as grippe like illness and is rendered speechless though well known across the state and Indiana. An immense body of gray copper and bromide ore strikes Monte Cristo mine on Shields gulch near Osborn Washington. The value of a Scent nickel piece is about half a cent and 15 cents buys copper to make 34 cents in value. Folding linen is described as a skill Holland women are expected to master before marriage. At a family reunion two unusually fat babies were shown by parents, ages 5 and 2 1/2.
A remarkable double tragedy near New Bedford Crawford township leaves three elderly sisters dead within seven hours. Mrs Ream wife of a prosperous farmer, Ann and Pri Burckhardt sisters, and Mrs Daniel Weaver the remaining sister were affected by the sudden deaths and fires in the region. In Ridimouspy Bedford county an old lady perished when fire struck Armagton house as the thief’s kin were inside.
The general post office announces a revived uniform postal tariff effective January 1, 1492. A single rate of 12d per two ounces applies to newspapers books printed papers and samples shipped abroad from the United Kingdom. Exceptions include a minimum 1d for samples and 2⅓d for commercial papers. Poland to mourn year with black attire in 1792 commemoration.
George Sales of Lauckport was assaulted on the way home. He broke into the Williams residence through a window to seek help after a temple cut opened an artery. A physician halted the bleeding but he remains in serious condition hours later. In Washington, Secretary Foster discusses Ohio politics and the speakership caucus. New York lawmakers gather amid quiet preparations as several incumbents rally.
In Havana on New Year night the first game of the Steinitz Tschigorin match for 2000 a side ended after 32 moves with Tschigorin winning. The event features weekly play sessions and a series of four weekly meetings as the long race unfolds with historical ties to prior Vienna and Havana contests.
In San Francisco on January 4 the Gallagher versus Akers fight was fixed for February 8 as a 140 pound bout at the Occidental club with a $1000 purse. The Occidental club also offered Andy Bowen a $1000 purse for a match with Billy Akers, a local lightweight described as fit and capable.
Calacry will sell round trip excursion passes at one cent per mile on January 10 and 11 with return by January 12. A special train departs Hudson at 4 pm January 11, stops at Orrville and Columbus, enabling spectators to view the Grand Parade. Return trains run to Orrville and Columbus, with return validity through January 12. Worcester citizens encouraged to travel on PF WAC REW No 32 and No 1.
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