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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1896
Page
2
Rumors swirl about Havana falling to Cuban insurgents as telegraph cuts amplify the chatter. Wooster banks back a new government loan while public access to bonds faces scrutiny. International tensions rise with Turkey’s actions, South Africa unrest, and German English rivalry. Cleveland breaks with Morgan syndicate amid public pressure over financial dealings.
Even Grover Cleveland could not mistake the vote meaning in the Senate where six senators, one wavering, backed his side on secret syndicate schemes. A vote of want of confidence has never been cast in Congress, and would have toppled the administration in a parliamentary country. Cleveland obeyed reluctantly and only because he must, remaining the chief stumbling block to a popular loan from start to finish and still forecasting its failure.
On New Year’s day a Wooster woman visiting Orrville aboard a Crescent train encountered a man who claimed his wife had been dead six months and his home was a desert needing a smiling young maid to restore it. She dismissed him and warned him she was not seeking a guardian and might call if interested.
Hon A D Follett of Marietta Ohio responds to toasts at St Jackson’s celebration and is guest of A D Metz Esq T W Orr Esq of Orrville will speak at the event and is registered at the Yoder The text records a dying democracy and a public flag incident with garbled fragments referencing a city flag.
Country notes from Claveland area with visits, fairs, schooling and church events. References include Hazzard, Thorley family, Ashland university, revival meetings, weddings and local movings. Mentions Orion and Wood counties, Brown Publishing Co. travel, and community gatherings through early January 1886.
Mrs Wa Itgbertson has been very sick with congestion of the river Herbart returned to Kenyor Military Academy John Berger of Mansfield visited Wooster relatives and today Jolly John Noggle of Mansield is circulating among Wayne county. Harry Horn left for Chicago for medical studies. A mile of new road improves access to the district schoolhouse and may relocate it. Drs C A Lerch A H Hoot and Dr Lincoln Yocum removed a breast cancer from Mrs Henry M Heider. Paul Lison returns to duty in Waynesburg improved. Wiley selected as a seat committee member in the Ohio House. John McIwheney of Wooster reappointed trustee of the State epileptic hospital. A paper on Dental Caries by Dr J T Wisner at Century Club meeting. Prof F M Webster to speak on Colors and Slant Growth. Mrs Scovel visiting. Mr Wells guest of Dr M L Kean. Wooster Postal Telegraph Office opens tonight with H J Stillson in charge. Hotel Yoder dining room repainted by C H Clark.
Crowd enjoys a light hearted program titled A Green Man at the City Opera House. The dancing Edwina shines while the troupe heads to Akron for the opening of Cops Big Stock Co. Tickets expected to sell fast as locals learn the enterprise is a professional Canton group.
Jan George Abenour remains present. Mulhoix and wife visit Mrs M's parents. Samuel Kreiling travels to Pittsburg with cattle and hogs. Band boys plan entertainment Saturday evening with Jack Larvey over eight still circulating among friends. Henry Kutt shows slight improvement.
Local residents visit kin and attend events as Jan 1 gathers. Notable items include Kay Oberholtzer’s skating accident leaving him sidelined for weeks, farms changing hands with Mike Badger purchasing Catharine Soyder’s property, and Mrs. Michael Kauffman injuring her wrist. Multiple families, concerts, and social visits fill the week.
An unsigned 1900s style pitch claims consumption is curable by blood purification and enrichment, except when neglected to the point of no recovery. It urges sending 21 cents in stamps to a world medical association page for the cure and emphasizes young men and women are affected.
Public installation of Epworth Sen Church officers by Rev. M. T. Scarborough marks the new year. Miss Reiter elected president with Harvey Stauffer and others as officers. Sunday school officers also named. Knights of Pythias hosts New Year supper. Week of Prayer services begin, and local visits noted among families and neighbors.
Miss Lucy May Tinsler, 20, of near Marshallville, was adjudged insane after exhaustion and distress from a lover's quarrel. Probate Judge J. O. McClarran ordered commitment to the Toledo Asylum, with Sheriff Garver transporting her today. An application was filed for David M. McElhiney, 20, of Dalton, for admission to Gallipolis Epileptic Hospital.
A Santa Claus dispatch reports insurgents led by Pancho Caxillo engaging Spanish forces, with battles causing tens of casualties and insurgent control nearing Havana. The conflict scorched villages near Calabazar and Hoyo Colorado as Spanish troops, outnumbered, reportedly surrendered in one engagement, three leagues from Havana.
A chaotic, fragmentary column warns of looming conflict between England and Germany. It suggests bluster, possible Russian-German plots, and rising American sentiment. Reports on naval preparations, parliamentary caucus, and a dog bite incident appear amid scattered notes and opinions.
The action of Riley Franks as administrator of Andrew Houseman and Steiner as executor, to the jury in Court of Common Pleas, ended with a verdict for the defendant. The claim for about 1% in a note was denied as paid. The matter also includes a replevin suit for a clover huller and a claim that the defendant was not represented.
Market corrections show grain and produce quotes for Wooster on January 18, listing wheat, rye, corn, oats, flax seed, timothy seed, hay, butter, lard, hams, cheese, beans, potatoes, onions, chickens, turkeys, dried fruits, and dairy products. The document also records cattle, hogs, sheep, and lamb prices, with mixed quality grades and regional references to Pennsylvania and Michigan.
A quoted line defines a tobacco heart as a man who smokes experiencing weak nervous action and intermittent palpitations with cold hands and feet, emphasizing the physical toll of smoking on the body.
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