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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1895
Page
1
The article reflects on peace and renewal during the Week of Prayer in Wooster, praising the Wooster Ministerial Association for organizing gatherings aimed at unity and service. It recounts community support during Dalton’s distress, notes banking fears after the 1930s panic, and discusses regional transport and economic ties within Wayne County.
The Massillon Independent reprints a virulent unsigned attack on Wayne county officials and Sugar Creek township, urging scrutiny by all citizens. The item argues criticism should reflect public conduct, notes Dalton contrasts, and warns that county reorganization requires Ohio General Assembly and voter consent.
The government ran over 5 million dollars in December and nearly 28 million for six months, signaling a steady cash drain. The gold reserve dipped below 84 million yesterday and January disbursements will be heavy. The Democracy’s remedy is either more taxes or more debt.
Report cites movement for low wages on Mississippi plantations with a claim the planters still wield slavery-like control. Critics urge Cleveland to explain unused revenues and propose taxes to cover losses rather than issuing more bonds. Mention of Senator Hill dining with Cleveland at the White House hints at political implications for Democrats.
The executive committee of the Board of Trustees met with a prominent Akron architect to examine the site and general conditions for the project. It is hoped the edifice may be completed before next year with Weary & Kramer among leading architects whose work includes splendid structures across the country.
President Scovel's opening lectures drew attention as students gathered for his address on The Student's Life Wisdom. The outline covered motives, study methods, and character, urging home ties, self respect, concentration, and responsible conduct. The quarter centennial Mendelssohn Lobgesang will be performed during Commencement week, with Choral and orchestra preparations underway.
Two Wooster deaths reported. Martha Ayers mother of Anna Ayers, died after a week of illness at her South Market Street home and would have turned 67 in three days. Joseph R. Dunham, about 3, died of consumption near Fredericksburg after working in Wooster. funeral set at the family home with interment in Fredericksburg.
A minor fire was discovered beside the Academy of Music stage by minstrel show rehearsers at 1 a m. Hose lines quickly controlled the flames though smoke hampered entry. Cause unknown, possibly a discarded cigarette. Water supply from Apple Creek aided firefighting amid reports of wasteful consumption citywide.
W.H. Thomas of Salem Colum biana County rejects claims in Wittsburg Times Cleveland World and Orrville Crescent about leaving Wooster. He says he remains a horseman based in Wooster with ties to his wife and brother here. A private Salem Republican note confirms the denial.
W H Thomas, who married Salem widow Elizabeth Shreve after a short courtship, vanished after borrowing from Mrs Thomas and tearing up their marriage certificate. He claimed origin from Pettisville Ohio while courting others, with plans to wed again in Wheel ing West Virginia around Christmas. Mrs Thomas will file for divorce.
An early 20th century ad promises Dr. R. McFarland's Capsal Leg as a heat restoring treatment. It claims relief for constipation with money back if not convinced of its blood cleansing benefits. The fragment hints at a sales pitch for a patent medicine with stereotypical booster language.
The Akron street railway company filed a mortgage for $600,000 with Central Trust Company of New York to secure 2-year 6 percent bonds. Funds will build electric roads to Cleveland Kent and Barberton spanning 67 miles. Existing debt of $185,000 will be refinanced and renewed to extend and equip lines.
A major fire in Perrysville destroyed multiple buildings and stock losses total about 10,000 with insurance details incomplete. W F Jones grocery, C A Ketzenger meat market, Neptune grocery, post office, and other shops were damaged. Fire response from Mansfield and Jerome towns aided. local firefighting limited by equipment.
The ad claims Hall's Datarsh Cure is the sole positive remedy for otarrh with a 0 treatment plan. It asserts the medicine penetrates the blood and mucous membranes to target the disease, claiming strong testimonials and a $150 prize offer for proof.
Social season wedding at the Mellen home New Year’s night 7:30 with 50 guests. Ceremony by Rev Martindele, reception and formal gifts table noted with many named donors from Creston Meadville and Cleveland, couple to Meadville for a reception at the groom’s home.
After two days before Mayor Jeffries, the Miton township assault case concluded with defendant Julius Gigaudet of Sterling bound over to the grand jury. Witnesses and extensive testimony on the Focht family feud revealed motives tied to 1918 Sterling property litigation.
A Friday night audience at City Opera House watched Madame Anna Eva Kay, renowned spiritualist, perform staged experiments. Dr J J Heer and Charles Barrett acted as volunteers tying knots and sewing bandages, while Miss Tony appeared immobile as hands reached from a canopied cabinet and musical instruments rang out, yet she seemed to move at curtain closure.
A wealthy bachelor feared a haunted night causing illness and distress. He blamed a ghostly presence for heaviness, loss of appetite, emaciation, and funeral bells in his ears. Friends urged Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, which swiftly relieved his symptoms and cured the liver and dyspepsia. A pamphlet on liver and stomach diseases offered for 128 pages at a small stamp price.
A brief notice invites readers to bring or send their name to receive the Tux Aeros.ican, promising prompt nightly delivery by carrier at a rate of 12 cents per week. The item sits amid other local news excerpts in the issue.
Three men ambushed the Empire mower and reaper works watchman John Allensworth, bound him, and attempted to force the vault. They fired three shots, fled after alarms, leaving a Dague Bros. stencil on a grain sack. The vault remained unopened. A wagon and team were then stolen from Henry C. Gialehouse, plus sacks of wheat, with townwide excitement. Fanny Cook, a local teacher, is ill with nervous prostration.
Fire totalled the main building at Owio State Asylum for Imbeeves, with inmates and staff evacuated. Firefighters, after a three mile response, prevented spread to other sections. No loss estimate yet. governor and state auditor to review funding and repairs. damage put near 60,000 with arson suspected pending emergency board action.
Report from Columbus details Robert Wilhelm formerly of Wooster punished for printing three copies of a legal brief for convict lawyer Hirami McKnight. Wilhelm, once trusted, faced confinement in the idle house after aiding McKnight in a breach of prison rules. He arrived April 11, 1493, serving a three year sentence for conspiracy to counterfeit money. He had previously held high privileges as superintendent of the prison printing office.
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