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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1900
Page
2
A screed denounces Democratic aims and lauds Republican prospects with claims Bryan cannot satisfy both old and new platforms. It forecasts easy victory, cites Eastern West contrasts, and mocks Democratic leaders while referencing the Ladysmith fall, England, and figures like Roberts and Cyrneule amid wartime anxieties.
A scrambled report notes Representative McDowril voting against Roberts amid Holmes securing another victory. The source alludes to weather and stray references, mentioning Barbert on, Wooster, and a boom incident whispered as possibly the same event. Names and places appear inconsistently, with unclear dates or context.
A brief note highlights ongoing issues where foes lag behind in updating titles and stress metrics while attention to individual men remains limited. The piece calls for balancing focus between titles and human factors to improve clarity and accountability.
A garbled excerpt accuses a unnamed figure of mismanaging wages and touts a candidate as possible vice president, reflecting distorted political rhetoric without clear names, dates, or events.
A jumble of early April political chatter includes remarks on Congressional voy age, Senate leadership calls for change, and party direction. Also noted are a professor killed in an accident, trials like the Mollineux murder case, and editorial shifts in Topeka and Atchison.
Remains of Sergt. William B. Brown Battery 1st Artillery arrive in Wooster after four years service. Undertaker reports casket badly rusted and body not presentable due to grave conditions. Brown, born February 24, 1878, Elm Grove, was the eldest son of W. Brown and wife. Neighbors recall him as a quiet, well-behaved young man.
Orrville man Griffiths beat a man to obtain a circular and discussed a letter to a postmaster. He later received a typed letter with a newly printed dollar bill, enclosed to appear genuine. The sharpers claimed the bill came from the press and hid its ink while pressing sheets to prevent drying. Griffith is ahead six cents in the deal. authorities have clues and will pursue violators of postal laws.
Corresponfende The Republieas reports a lively debate at the schoolhouse on Tuesday with citizens present. The piece notes Mr Zaring fell ill last Friday but is improving, and mentions local youth George Staaten and Kenthall, with plans for a February debating club meeting to discuss the resolution on national destinies.
A fragmented wartime letter recalls soldiers, hospital stays, and future compos in the near term. It notes one officer’s death and a speaker’s promise to write back about conditions and engagements, with names and places tangled in a faded page.
Mir Verses spoke on Thursday about health rights for every person. He argued most deaths are not natural and condemned disease as from the devil, urging doctors and teachers of health be funded to train pupils in natural living, food use, exercise, and magnetism as key to longevity.
Albert H. Shook of Seville and Mary Steel of Sterling obtained marriage licenses. The record lists their names and origin towns as the readable details.
The State of Nebraska will lease to New York a 66 day European excursion voyage. Passengers include Mrs Emily Cass of Wooster. The itinerary sails to Moville and Dublin, visits Giant’s Causeway, Glasgow, Edinburgh, London, Brussels, Cologne, the Rhine cruise, Heidelberg, Baden Baden, Munich, Oberammergau, Lucerne, Basel, Paris, Calais, Dover, Stratford, Warwick, Chester, Moville again, or Holyhead Ireland. The round trip from New York includes many grand highlights and ample instruction.
Inquiries invited at 103 S Market Street about a sublet deal with Ace Tree of Bur for raising pp Nickles Woostey Preserving Co. offering 50 cents a bush for pinhiles. Advabtibh in Tim RePvBsion.
William E. Goebel was shot in the Kentucky statehouse yard as the governor contest nears a decision. The assassin fired from a third story window. Goebel sustained a chest wound likely to endanger his life if complications arise. A suspect, John Whitaker of Butler County, was arrested and denies the shooting as crowds and authorities brace for possible unrest.
Senator William E. Goebel dies in Frankfort Kentucky at 12 20 p m after a reported illness. The passing comes during political turmoil surrounding the state’s senate race and features details of the sudden collapse and officials confirming the death.
At about 8 o'clock Monday evening Court Constable Hiram Fisher, age and health noted, was injured at his East South Street home area while heading toward his barn. He fell, breaking five ribs on the left side, and his wrist was hurt when a horse and cart incident occurred. He received care at home and hospital, with fears of serious injury lingering.
A Wednesday evening special program at the ekrye Street Church of Christ features Denslow a Congregational minister examining unity pleas among Christians. An ordination and sermon follow with Rev POTD Weish timer and other pastors, led by Manly Rice, Massillon, and Ray Go FC rites. Denslow assists in evangelistic services after ordination.
A Jan 22 gathering in West Salem, with about 30 guests including Mrs Brinkerhoff’s friends, turned into a birthday surprise after her moth er passed and she hosted early in the evening. The party featured oysters meats salads cake coffee fruit and confections and continued past midnight with cheerful company and well wishes for a return visit.
The county surveyor H C Mowery will auction the Cobyty work of ditch improvement on February 20 at 10 a m. near Wm Cossenheiser’s residence. Seven sections plus one lateral to be sold to the lowest bidder with bonds and cash deposit requirements. Estimated cost 38023.90 and 0239 cubic yards of earth to be moved.
Miss Iva Christina Kope aged 18 died after a three week scarlet fever illness at Wooster township residence. She was a member of the Wooster Church of Christ and funeral is set for Wednesday at 1 pm with interment in Wooster cemetery. The Rim Reaper notices also report the death of Mrs. Sarah Strack aged 84 years 4 months 24 days after diabetes, at her daughter’s home near Wooster with funeral Monday at 1 pm and interment in Wooster cemetery. Amanda Gill mother of Miss Mary Gill of Wa Annats store died Saturday in West Unity. funeral held Monday.
A fragmented local narrative recounts Mr Price returning from Wooster with a farm tote, a distressing walk home, and a lengthy night passage. It mentions visitors from Choppewa Lake, locals like Pearl Rute, and a wedding trip by Mr and Mrs Johnsen, with community notices about a literary society meeting and neighborhood exchanges.
Pan Wood rejoined classes after a cold. The YWCA hosts a home talent show at Hoover Cottage Friday night. Prof Seelye will lecture Friday morning on trusts. Miss Jeannette Fitch writes from Attica High School about teaching Latin and Greek. Dr Hodge preached at Kuuke chapel and met ministry candidates. Stratford Club invites a Shakespeare recital of Othello by Prof Bennett on Thursday February 1, 1900.
The Republican Congress notes a meeting where seven chemical fire extinguishers were purchased and lists local buildings decorated for an event. Obituary reports a former Congress resident died in Galion and was buried in Congress cemetery. Reading circle formed by teachers and pupils at Congress High School meets weekly with J I Good 1 elected as permanent secretary. Weeks include various relocations and business moves among Congress residents and nearby areas.
A World War I veteran correspondent from Wooster writes from the Philippines praising the government and recounting combat experiences with General Lawton's scouts. He details battles, nerve strain, near ambushes, and gratitude for the campaign. The letter notes savings, a draft to cover debts, and references to Wooster associates and local firms.
Fragmentary OCR describes a private sale of land tied to Mitchell farm in township near Wooster, with directions north of Morrliad and references to watering features and property improvements. Names JOHNSON & PAYLOR appear, but details and dates are unreadable.
Fragmented text shows market mentions, personal names, dates, and scattered figures. Readable facts are scarce. the piece mixes prices, seeds, and local names without a coherent event or narrative.
General passenger agent announces train connections and schedules across Ohio Cleveland Columbus Cincinnati and Pittsburgh routes. Includes departure times from Columbus and Orrville detours via Fort Wayne Crestline and Alliance with connections to Wooster Newark Dennison and Erie routes.
Chicago market notes show mixed grain and livestock quotes. Cattle, calves, hogs, and sheep prices span prime to rough grades with bids around 4 to 6 dollars, while wheat, corn, oats, rye, and flax deliver No 2 and grade figures. regional variations rise in the sparse OCR data.
The notice promotes a Republican Ohio newspaper package offering weekly and state journal options. It advertises sample copies and club rates, urging readers to obtain the papers for political and household reading. The text references President McKinley and campaign alignment.
The Wooster Ohio post office lists remaining letters on a Monday January 29 1900 schedule. Gentlemen include Aaron Hosteter and W H Rouch. Ladies include Miss Almira Hird Miss Nellie Mather Eliza McKee and T L Flattery postmaster.
On last Tuesday in The Republicay, Prof. J C Boyd advertised his property at 14 College avenue for sale. Wednesday morning brought an inquiry from Mr and Mrs Thomas F McCarty of East North Street. The price was satisfactory and the sale was made. Possession to be given April 1.
An older advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder to ease sore feet and bunions, claim it lets women wear smaller shoes, provides instant relief for corns blisters and callous spots, and sold by mail order with trial packages.
The boys of Company show great interest in Idris as evident by strong attendance at drills. Members’ steady attention to officers signals a lasting commitment to keeping the company active in the E ghth district.
An X ray inspired endoscope is said to probe the stomach interior and locate disease causes potentially revolutionizing treatment. Critics note stomach troubles have long been linked to known causes and warn against overclaim, while they promote Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a standard cure for dyspepsia digestion biliousness constipation nervousness and fever prevention.
Mixed York sheep and lamb values range from 4 to 7 dollars with fat cattle and calves listed. Grain prices show No 2 red Wheat and mixed Corn values in Cincinnati Toledo and Baltimore markets with butter and eggs at reduced creamery and fresh levels.
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