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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1896
Page
2
The piece notes Gov Bushnell’s widely praised transition as McKinley retires and Ivory Rhodes suggests Americans aid the British South Africa Company. It highlights growing belief that bond sales will benefit the public while critics say Carlisle’s plan offered insufficient subscription opportunity, easing syndicate control over gold.
The article notes a January treasury shortfall of 5,242,100 53 and a total deficit since the Wilson act near 80 million, with the fiscal year deficit at 20,646,906.58 and the Cleveland administration at 132,530,483.22. It discusses Gen. Joubert’s American birth and Union service, tariff bill delays due to free-silver factions, and political jockeying for U.S. senators including Blandin of Cleveland and Foraker, plus a New York syndicate plan for bonds led by John A. Stewart and favored by foreign banks, notably German interests, with substantial participation in New York banks and investors nationwide.
The Sultan’s refusal to let any foreign agency, not even the Red Cross, distribute aid to starving Armenians provokes sharp censure. With hundreds of thousands of subjects suffering, Abdul Hamid’s act is deemed infamy, condemning Christian statesmen who fail to respond to humanitarian calls amid Turkev oppression. Washington public opinion shows indignation.
Democratic caucus in the Ohio Legislature issued conflicting accounts about Col. Wi ig and the U S Senate case. A Republican member could not explain to Wayne county constituents what Col. Wi ig did, though comparing accounts suggests a conclusion.
The Wayne County representative and two other Democrats asked to be counted absent and excused. Col Wiley explained he could not vote for Brice due to opposition to silver, as silver support is strong among his constituents. Reports say Wiley would vote against Brice and for Allen G Thurman, the free silver leader, though Thurman preferred no votes for him.
Wayne County National Bank directors elected J B Overholt W D Tyler KR Frick M A Overholt John M Criley Jacob Frick. Jacob Frick elected president J S R Overholt vice president Q S Frost cashier W T Peckinpaugh assistant cashier John M Criley assistant cashier. Wooster National Bank directors elected Martin Welker John Willaman David Thomas L P Obliger J R Zimmerman F A Hawley C V Hard. President Martin Welker vice president John Willaman cashier J W Hard assistant cashier L R Kramer teller Charles K E Ohliger.
The Mennonite denomination opened a series of protracted meetings at Salem church west of Orrville on Tuesday evening January 14 to continue a week at Center church southeast of Orrville and conclude after another week at the Stark county church.
Walter Fry, his brother, and uncle were cutting an oak near Mt Hope south of Holmes county line when a secondary limb broke free from a falling tree and struck Fry on the head, killing him almost instantly. He was 22 years old and unmarried.
Last evening Daniel Huffman, in the matter of his arrest for criminal assault, prompted Squire Rob Sweeney to arrest Mrs Alice Foote, the alleged assault victim, on a pocket picking charge. Foote pleaded not guilty at arraignment, bond set and furnished, trial scheduled for Monday January 2. Wayne County and local officials note the Farmers Mutual Fire Association meeting at the Lark hotel in Columbus to amend insurance law and codify commission, with legislative recommendations to be presented today.
A meeting of party interests in the Cleveland Southwestern has led to a new organization and opened subscription books. It is intimated there is much more behind the scheme than meets the eye, with strong belief that a major railroad enterprise is shaping up in the region.
The jury acquitted Dick Bowman of assault and battery following an indictment. Bowman was arrested October 4, 1890, at the Bowman distillery east of the city. City Clerk ML Spooner was severely injured, requiring hospital care. State counsel Hoos W. Funck urged self defense while Bowman’s lawyer was Joe Adair. The session also covered John W Willford v Eli Lower et al in a trespass damages action with James Hb. Meech for plaintiff and Lee Elliott for defendants.
In Ohio the senate backed Foraker with 20 votes while Brice and others trailed. In the house Foraker led with 87 votes to 21 for Brice, plus single votes for several others. The joint session later declared Foraker the senator elect with President Jones signing the resolutions. Sherman expressed approval in Washington as the Columbus bulletin spread.
Geo D Loudon manager of A Thoroughbred in New York plus many Wooster arrivals and calls. James J Childs Jr, Verigaville, and Eb Barrett Sona workers at Line state, Lola Barnard returning to duties from Columbus due to illness. Lydia Latimer sick. Charley Lang messenger for L Futal Telegraph. LD torker township clerk. Mra Winscotland ill at Henry street. Barney Seaman visiting Wooster. Harry Jacobs at home from Frank Brenneman’s book business. John Aghenhurst's father Elewan died in Belmont Co Ohio. W McClure tied up in house business. H M Brady and EbE sens attended Wooster Knights Templars meeting. Henry Miler of Chester township noted. Emma Kidd visiting Wooster court. Lee Ellott of Leviie. ATC guest and Wooster grocers visits noted. Miss Elizabeth Zutler guest of Miss Gertrude Masohenich. Lecture by Mr Perkins at Guy Opera House Monday evening.
Jan 18 death calls Rev Madge's mother in Mercer county Pa. A infant dies of membranous croup at Ben Valley. Dalton band concerts in Creston. Visitors include Tilden Welty, Jeff Cunningham in Pike township and C T Alleman in Jeromeville. Wm Harrison to raise house. Postal Telegraph wires to Manafield. Local notes on church revivals, school progress, and assorted social visits.
The Columbus Journal reports the remarkable public test of Dr Hobbs Sparagus Kidney ills conducted in Columbus. volunteers from city and surrounding areas shared samples, names, and health experiences from Brights disease diabetes urinary issues and kidney discomfort. the trial drew thousands of residents, with many testimonials from practicing physicians and everyday citizens praising the remedy.
Advertised letters list for Wooster Ohio post office presumes a Saturday call for property owners and names Mrs Mary Rutter and others. Recipients include Mr Browr, W Hivley, Edward Burs, Isaac, Miller, Getler, Robie Musselman, Vanes Harper, Prichard, Wm Wess, Swart, Albert toun, MagcHanpD, and others awaiting pickup.
Burglars robbed and damaged several Smithville sites on Monday night, hitting Wheeling Lake Erie depot Lewis Hartel’s shoe store and John Mertz’s blacksmith shop. Nothing was taken at the depot a brace and bit found at Hartel’s and a forced entry at Mertz’s shop. Applecreek burglars later entered Lehman Levi Fred Nussbaum’s hardware and Jameson’s grocery. only 85 cents and cigars were stolen. Tramps suspected. An unrelated ad features Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription promoting feminine health benefits.
An old advertisement highlights Royal Baking Powder as superior to all others. It promotes a special offer for admit a tox or 25 cents for 25 words or less eight days or a week for 40 cents in Tue Daily Repost CAN on page three, column six.
The Excerator Coal Co of Akron weighs its manager John J Wagoner’s move against its deal with J Maresh McDowell of Orrville to lease vast land in the Dalton area south of Orrville and west beyond the C&A railroad. The plan aims to develop coal fields as the region’s mines expand. West Lebanon residents eye a land purchase for the church fund.
Corrected by Frick and Tyler, dealers in Woo Wheat Fiazr Corn Oats Rye Barley and Seed. Prices shown for flour per barrel wheat rye oats and corn. various seeds flaxseed timothy seed and clover. Butter eggs lard cheese white beans potatoes and dried fruit listed with per unit prices. Also notes on poultry including chickens and hams with regional price ranges.
promotional note asserting Otto's Corn cures colds and lung diseases. It promises rapid cough relief and offers a free bottle at Public Square store to prove the claim. The tone is urging readers to visit and try the remedy with no cost.
An 1801 letter from May 16 credits Dr C B Hand for saving a child with his cold care. The writer praises Hand's Remedies as safe and effective, noting relief within an hour after other doctors failed. The note mentions Dr Hand's Coild Care and warns about availability in drug stores.
Wooster Building and Loan Association held its annual election Monday evening. Directors elected include W. O. Beebe L. Cooley J. G. Given Harry McClarray Jesse McClellan Samuel Metzler Fred Hookway with Weston T Peckinpaugh as secretary Samuel Boyd as treasurer and Frank Taygar as attorney. Seven directors remain, Hookney replacing Dr Hart. About 2866 of 4000 shares voted showing strong stockholder interest.
Fragmented OCR text outlines a property and deed related matter in Wayne County on a Court of Wayne seat, referencing West Petanot County and Wasne state. Mention includes sanitary oath dates and a transfer from David Sel ativer Hel rete, with uncertain details and dates.
Fragmentary text appears to be an OCR’d news or notice with many garbled names and places. Readable elements mention a Tuesday event, possible names such as Mr Dea and Mr Mrs, Wooster, and references to weeks and caps. No clear story or outcome can be determined from the fragments.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a forthcoming court action involving multiple parties and a public hearing date in the near term. Details are garbled but reference to local officials and a municipal process suggest an official proceeding requiring public attention. Further clarification needed to specify names, dates, and venue.
The readable fragment contains no clear events or named entities. It appears to be a corrupted OCR line with scattered letters and phrases lacking coherent meaning or verifiable details. No identifiable people places or organizations can be confirmed from the readable text.
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