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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1892
Page
2
An old Wooster Ohio paper description notes The Weekly Republican established in 1817 with wide circulation and influence. It invites advertisers to use the Daily and Weekly Republican for rates and estimates and requests correspondence to The Republican Wooster Ohio.
The WoosTER act Printing Company notes its second year and thanks subscribers. It appeals to over 4000 Wayne County Republicans to support the REPUBLICAN by encouraging neighbors to subscribe and make the paper the county organ in which party aims are reflected and advanced.
The piece argues Brazil’s Republic faces tension as the Roman Catholic Church seeks state support, recalling the Empire's church dominance. It notes parishes lacking priests and seminaries without funds, praises the Pope’s potential aid, and predicts independence of church and state as crucial for democratic progress. It also mentions Roger Q. Mimis and a cotton price shift from 11 to 6 cents per pound due to tariff changes.
The Wooster Coach Pad Works held its annual banquet for stockholders and employees at Emil Fapers Restaurant, with about 35 of 38 staff attending. Officers praised faithful employees, noted 1891 success, and projected substantial growth to 1402 with potential doubling of capacity and higher profits.
Yesterday marks an anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans in 1815 led by Major General Andrew Jackson against British forces. The piece traces Jackson’s humble birth in 1767, early life as a saddler, legal career, and rise to national prominence, noting his patriotism and distinct leadership style.
The piece argues Andrew Jackson defended protective import duties and used federal force to enforce them. It contends the New Orleans victory was not a party achievement and views Jackson as a military figure beyond partisan labels.
A critical look at Andrew Jackson as Democratic patron saint figures into the St. Jackson's day celebration. The piece contrasts old history with modern politics, noting Burr ties, the spoils system, and claims of southern Democratic strength amid praise for state rights, finance, and leadership debates.
A plea from Wooster asking the public to aid the colored community in building a church on a lot bought from John H. Taylor. The trustees and solicitors seek $260 by April 1 to begin construction, noting poverty and past white support, inviting generous help from the area.
The New York Banking Clearing House reports the largest weekly business since its start with clearings for the week ending January 1892 at 941,981,217.22. Deposits in 43 New York banks on January 9, 1892 total 87,788,2300 with capital 59,372,700 and surplus 66,007.70. Loans stand at 444,259,400, illustrating vast wealth and urging effort and ambition as the path to success.
The case between Mrs Clarke and Mrs Koons in the WKC of Canton concluded with a one year suspension for Mrs Koons after an initial three year term was reduced. Mrs Clarke contested the verdict and sought Mrs Koons expulsion, alleging an anonymous abusive letter and improper conduct with members of a group during trips to Boston Detroit and Steubenville. The affair sparked controversy with calls for conference rather than public print in a charged political milieu.
The article reports on the first contested election case to be taken up by the House privileges and elections committee involving Stewart of Pennsylvania. It notes related cases in Idaho and Florida, plus political maneuvering over Texas Senator Chilton and other Senate seats. Secretary Blaine attends a cabinet meeting after illness, appearing recovered and joined by Secretary Elkins.
Henry Garrett died of lagrippe at the county infirmary after being found starving in his room ten days ago. The elderly man was a monomaniac on perpetual motion and spent his life experimenting, claiming his machine solved the problem before his death.
George 8 was instantly killed here when a carriage overturned near his home. the incident occurred in January.
The piece recalls la grippe cases delaying news and notes several town happenings. It mentions the Smithville normal winter term starting with new students, visits from Cedar Heads Iowa, and a legal dispute over a horse spavin worth 150 dollars. It lists officers installed by Davidson Post No 40 and notes revival services, a quarterly meeting, and local deaths including Mrs. John Low formerly of Wayne County.
C C Cochran returns from Wheeling West Virginia. W Harper Jr attends Normal School at Smithville. Jr O U A Mo Montrose Council No 155 officers installed by Harry Eliass. Council organized under three months with over seventy members. Unknowns visit city and coal land leasing activity near town. Connatton Valley Railway interest in extending line south of town along Sugar creek to access new coal fields.
The note lists town residents traveling to and from Canton and nearby Berea for schooling and religious events. It mentions Hallie and Artie Mellen returning to Berea to Baldwin University, Nina Porland staying in Canton, Rev Kelseris’s revival meetings, McKinley pride, and local chatter about prospects, leap year observations, and aging locals awaiting better fortunes. It includes casual references to medical lectures, proposals, and community gossip.
In the township reports are few and neighbors recover from grippe. Ephraim Swinehart Henry Kyman and wife Mrs Keck Mrs oA Piper and others show improvement. John Haws and wife return from Cumberland Md visiting Hawk family. Excelsior school 13 advances under Mr McGuire Elmer Sibley leads boys in games Elmer Easterday visits Warren county FP Keck stays with Marshalville friends.
WEST SALEM residents and guests travel to Cleveland Meadville and Akron area. Several individuals including Miss Arda Myers Miss Mary Funkis and Mrs A J Gerhart are mentioned visiting relatives or returning home. La Grippe illness affects many townspeople.
Fragmentary report from Apple Creek notes Lachart Borinds of A.C.R. B. sustained finger injuries in an incident. Mentions Beebeae hospital stay and Wisner illness, with limited readable details and no clear outcomes.
John McConaghey left for his western home last Thursday evening. Morris Tintsman of Fostoria visits relatives here as guest of Elmer Myers. J B Snyder of Burbank dines with daughter Mrs F Geirart last Thursday. Literary exercises Tuesday evening featured a lively debate. Women’s Missionary Society meets Wayne Church Thursday at 1 30 p.m. for foreign missions. Mira a returned missionary, expected to attend. Karris McDonald has mumps, Charlie Fraszer and Grace Armstrong have chicken pox, Miss Alice J Smith is ill.
Miss Alpha McCance hosted by Miss Ara Miller in Wooster for several days. Mr Windewright and Miss Emma Ross, formerly of here, wed last week. Mr Weary returns from an extended visit in Pennsylvania. Bliss Mary Franks visited Loudonville and Wooster with her sister. Mr Jas Franks and wife consider a visit to Wood County soon. Reports of sickness in the community. News of Mr Kyle in South America, once of here, in fragile health. Train seen speeding through town drawing criticism of safety.
A serious Wabash railroad collision at Aladdin near Hannibal left several engineers and firemen killed or fatally injured as two trains collided and burst into flames. Among the dead were engine No 8 Bouchard and engineer Charles Wilson. firemen and wounded crew were reported, with passengers also affected.
A violent county feud erupts after the murder of Sam Wood by James Brennan on June 28 1891. Sheriff Ann and six deputies pursue ambushers near Springfield and Arkalon where three officers die and Judge Theodosius Bolkin narrowly escapes as a mob seeks to prevent court.
In Ishpeming Michigan paymaster John Glesson of the Cleveland Cliffs Iron Mining company was shot in the back of the head during a late shift in the company office. The murderer likely searched the safe and escaped with a stash of black diamonds used in drilling about $250 in cash and the victim’s gold watch and chain. The crime was discovered soon after the shooting and locals threaten lynching if the felon is found.
An 1890 testimonial alleges Alva’s Brazilian Specific Co at 6 Wall St endorses a tonic sold by Lanbach & Boyer with claims it cures various ailments in humans and animals in 80 minutes. The piece records a witness testimony dated December 9 1890 and mentions Sanitary Lotion.
A sweep of House actions introduces pensions reform, postal rate changes, and militia funding. Several bills seek pension payments every two months, a 1 cent second class mail tax, and public buildings at Wilkes Barre and McKeesport. Another measure urges direct US senatorial elections by popular vote, and a plan to curb convict labor and improve immigration oversight.
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