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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1897
Page
2
A 1897 column from Wooster discusses Ohio newspapers and national politics. It cites talks of cabinet posts for ex governors and senators, notes on the Nicaragua ship canal bill, and Senator Morgan of Alabama advocating swift passage with assurances the arbitration treaty is untainted by corruption.
With two thirds of Bombay plague cases fatal a wave of fear spreads among the 800000 population. Many flee to safer regions as famine already weakens the nation. Scientists struggle to predict the pestilence's reach amid India's vulnerable masses.
Debate over Olneys treaty with Great Britain continues as Senate weighs contingencies and possible amendments. Presidents endorsement strengthens case for direct water transit across Great Lakes to Atlantic, aiding four Western states. Around the country, six year Senate terms begin with notable contests in Illinois Delaware North Carolina Pennsylvania and Indiana.
Correspondence from Wooster Republican reports a January 1 gathering at a couple’s home between Applecreek and Wooster. Derr hosted a lively party for young friends, with many guests named though the text is garbled. The account hints at a large supper and guests remaining until the early hours.
The State of Ohio vs John Hornfelter charged burglary of Lehuan Levy’s Applecreek clothing store in 1899 proceeded before Judge Taggart with state and defense counsel. Other actions included a Reynolds v Lingoly verdict for $153.12, and ongoing matters on the February term grand juries and a Camp railway right of way dispute with Smyser Critchfield Smith and Huston representing plaintiffs and Baird Walsh Metz for defendants. A divorce petition by Avery B. Manson against Mrs Lon dinson cited adultery and a 1804 marriage with a child, seeking relief. The Ohio Supreme Court docket noted Alfred J. Thomas v John M Kook affirmed and Mohican township bonds controversy potentially restraining tax collection ahead of guarantors.
Smithville reports strong wind and thunder with several local business moves. Yoder & Co ship “ettace” while a new flouring miller John Weaver buys out Brenneman. Hartzler winds up shipping earlier. February 20 next Smithville teachers meeting in Greane and Baughman townships. locals note electric railway visitors from Cleveland and New York.
J P Van Nest and wife returned last evening from Ashland where they attended the silver wedding of Y E Myers and wife on Monday evening. Six hundred guests were present. the Van Nests were among them, as they attended the wedding twenty five years ago.
Applecreek Ohio news notes social at Presbyterian church with 6 to 7:30 pm refreshments to fund carpet purchase. Rev Scarborough begins M E church meetings weekly through Friday. Corpus F Lee’s funeral held at Reformed church with interment in new cemetery. Harvey Estauffer and Miss Lillie Franks wed at Fredericksburg. Harve joins Bachelors Club vacancy. Warehouse south of post office sold by constable Cook on execution to C T Villard. Littlero’s buys battlinz tracksmith shop. Perry Stauffer and M Moire Maud Monson and Maude Hesa TM attend Smithville meeting. Earl Jeffries and Lee Hirg drive to Adrian Tasker 18 improving. Miss Minerva Firestone ill at brother’s Adrian home.
The Winkler Post G A KR of Coes ter township hosted a town Hall gathering with speeches by Cyrus Swartz and others. A thunderstorm interrupted events as a buggy accident injured Mr Patterson but caused no serious damage. Millbrook breeders plan a poultry show January 22 and 23, with W E Wurts as official scorer.
W A Underwood of Siciity visits the city today while W H Oliver, once a P Fat Shreve agent, now in Salem, is noted. Mrs W Barnard travels to Dalton due to a friend's illness, Ira Brickerneff of Curaan sails to Colorado and New Mexico for health. Robb of Canton buys D Nice stock of bats and clothing and plans to close out, while Nice intends to stay in Wooster. Troutman farm drilling paused as funders decide on depth. the well sits at 528 feet. Ida Hough's Cinderella operetta is set for Friday night February 6 at City Opera House with 75 children and city leaders in roles. costumes from abroad and young pages add charm.
A long address at a Protestant church event discusses fighting vice to protect children, linking education to moral reform. Speakers urge civic action against saloons, gambling, and “the savage press,” and call Wooster leaders to support schools and moral standards for urban youth.
An old pamphlet style notice urges readers to use Tonsiline for sore throat sore mouth croup and quinsy. It claims Ameri can medicine use is excessive and recommends a remedy made for this disease group sold by druggists in 25 and 50 cent sizes.
In Asunano January 1, the Keister murder trial drew attention as witnesses including Dr A W Kydd and John Crowell testified. A defendant warned, a juror-like outburst followed denials, and counsel sought a contempt arrest of Rev J DeWitt Miller over remarks on juries and law. The proceedings touched on alleged past crimes, mental illness claims, and defense strategies.
Wooster market listing corrected by W D Tyler shows prices for wool, wheat, corn, oats, rye, barley, seeds and flour per DDI retail. Includes figures for butter eggs lard hams shoulders midling flax seed clover seed and other commodities with pound and bushel rates, indicating overall market activity and producer names.
In Wooster events note the Tuesday wedding of T. J. Metzler and Julia Gaitgey at Bethel church. The column then runs through a string of local notices including social events, a literary discussion on pre 1800 American greatness, property moves, school board plans, injuries, illness, and obituaries with Mrs Mumaw’s death and funeral details at the Mennonite church near Winesburg.
The Senior class debate tackled whether a man is justified in disobeying civil law when it conflicts with conscience. Both sides argued ably and earned praise for tact and restraint in presenting their positions.
Jan 18 report notes John Norris funeral last Thursday with interment in Othel cemetery. Rev L B Dear led services. Norris aged 77 years 9 months 27 days, previously living with daughter Mrs Job Kinney. Local items mention sickness in Marion Ohio granddaughter Edna Myers with measles and pneumonia, and various community visits and school board meeting for a new schoolhouse.
WHISPERING snippets from Orrville with names like Jourdain Bilcutt and Fouche. Local events include skating at EV church, dam progress, and a revival, while Burgess and Garteio of Cleveland are discussed as potential speakers for Orrville’s birthday celebration. Several residents suffer illnesses from mumps, rheumatism, and a head injury to Mr Jourdain after a hog related accident.
Sparse local news shows frail population as Charley avers will move to Bear farm near McQuaid in spring. Residents attend funerals, weddings, and school progress amid numerous visits from visitors, with skating and literary exercises noted. printing office opens in town as Frederickaborg News.
An account by Dr Redwell describes a long suffering patient cured of acute stomach trouble and chronic dyspepsia using Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. After four boxes, the patient regained appetite, gained weight, and no longer experienced acidity or bloating. The ad promotes the tablet as safe for all, with vegetable and fruit essences. Manufactured by the Stuart Co. Marshall Michigan and sold nationwide for fifty cents.
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