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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1899
Page
2
A garbled column riffs on political slips, streetcar fares, and national figures. It mocks Pingree three cent fares, notes a streetcar strike in Brootlyn, reports ex governor Campbell's tumble, and teases Alger leaving the cabinet. The piece threads humor through references to McLean, Bryan, Wheeler, and polygamy debates, ending with a note on public temper.
The Hague talks show little tangible results with only sporadic leaks hinting at progress. Despite obstacles to peace talks and arbitration, the held conference signals a move toward disarmament and closer union among civilized nations.
The letters Dreyfus wrote to his wife while imprisoned contain no admission of guilt. They instead reflect innocence, suggesting he is unjustly held. France may free Dreyfus, but the case remains a stain on history and justice. The public mood has long deemed him innocent.
A recent appeal by Aguinaldo to his followers exposes his ignorance about American affairs. He claims some States favor him, but the civil war history proves otherwise. The piece argues most Americans support the nation’s authority, condemning his self-styled title and fanatical tone.
Secretary of War Alger plans retirement after months of merciless press critique that undermined his resolve. The move likely ends his political career and Senate ambitions, leaving a marked but pitiful end to a once brilliant figure who nearly reached the presidency.
Citizens in the Second ward oppose the proposed site for the new second ward school building arguing it is not near the population center and could be inadequate if growth shifts north. They question the board of education’s center claim and suggest a popular vote may be needed to settle the issue.
Mt Eaton July 18 reports Mrs Dan Albright and bride making their home there. Dr Wise repaints his house. Harvests show oats and early potatoes promising if weather stays dry. Harold able to come to town. Mrs Harold to travel north Monday. Jones has a daughter in danger. Julius Tuleheneen reports mixed feelings about town. Allenlark family, Frey Haller attended Elias Numbers funeral. Ann Numbers leaves for Akron to live with daughter. Alf Hunamger family called to Keystone Ind for George Nussbaum’s death. Nussbaum, a veteran, killed by a train. Rev Beck and George Hoth visited Detroit and Windsor. Readers urged to inspect our surrey line in new room near Court House.
Correspondence notes the disappearance of Geo W Peters from spring may have been misinterpreted with insane wandering theory. Elijah Bunyan dies near El Dorado, his burial in Fairview cemetery. Rev C W Recard officiates Sunday school ice cream festival planned for July 29 to aid church expenses. Eldorado Bunyan’s family and neighbors share community updates from July 18.
Correspondence from Canaan notes a social by the Canasa Band at the old school hall next Saturday night July 24 with invitation widely extended. An elocutionary entertainment is planned for Wednesday at the Presbyterian church in Canad by Miss Kennedy, formerly of Wooster. Miss Mesa Hauk of Wooster visits family. Miss Nettle Voigt of Chicago is home for summer. Eli Spell and son of Overton attend due to Mr H Snell's death. Quarterly M E meeting August 4 and 6 marks the end of Rev Com H C Martindale's two year pastorate. presiding elder Rev Geo W Mather expected, with audience hoped from Uhnaan, Burbank and Congress. Jacob Snell of Cleveland called home by his father’s illness and death. Keeney and son-in-law Kerr of Lkoy visit Keeney home. U S By and wife of Smithville visit Spell home. Miss Sybil Oren of Keren to lead League July 28. Toplo, "Honoring the Lord's Day."
Rain dominates the week in Maysville with social notes from Wooster, Mt. Vernon, and Frederickaburg. Accidents include a hay-load incident injuring John Hofacre and a fall causing a shoulder dislocation for Maudie Tieche. Earl Brown also bruised after a hay fall. Families and visitors noted among local farms and quarterly meetings.
The Wayne County Agricultural Society will build a large grand stand 180 feet long and 40 feet wide on its grounds. Architect J B Webster will have plans ready for inspection Thursday. The three section seating will offer varied prices and a dining hall beneath. Estimated cost is two-thirds funded, with completion expected for the September fair.
A jumble of July items reports fog troubles and vengeance by D J Bixter against fogs. Wayne County School Board opens bids for No 8 school addition and considers multiple bids. Local residents, visits, and farm updates follow with births, threshing outfits, and church services noted.
July 16 report from New Pittsburg lists Miss Ethel Foose of Canton as top guest at Olive Schott’s event. Guests include ZY of Cleveland, Miss Capitola Musselman of Wooster, Wo Whissler and wife of Sterling, Mrs Frank Fortney of Kelloggtof, and relatives visited in Lois place. Names Camilla and Capitola Musselman Gertrude Norton Frank and Will Buchanan Forest Garver attended woods meeting at Blackeyville Sunday. High Fortney and wife of Friendsville also visited relatives. Nopopy.
July items report social visits with Mr Q Galen Swhuebart as guest of Odel Franka and Mrs Phoebe Thompson hosting relatives. Local births, weddings and relatives appear, plus weather notes, a correspents picnic set for Aug 24 at Point Breeze Smithville. A weddingless week includes sermons, barn completion, and funeral and illness mentions.
The column notes a Harvest Picnic at Job Deneke's with about 80 attendees including Rev. L. Smith and wife of Smithville, Ashland residents, and Wooster visitors. It also mentions visits by Miss Annie Vance of Pittsburgh and Miss Florence Caslin, plus families dining and traveling to Cleveland, Akrop, and Alliance. Frank Bunkle smiles over a new daughter as the Shoemaker infant is buried at Paradies Union church.
Correspondence from Smithville reports light harvest turnout and several farm chores, with oats ripening and threshing underway. A band concert drew an appreciative crowd while transport incidents include a horse breaking a leg. Carries mentions of lectures, visits, and travel, plus a free concert and team festival on the square next Saturday night.
The town reports a pleasant picnic at Silver Lake with Mrs. Wood and her medicine show. Mr. Brown of Miamasburg has accepted charge of the Lutheran church. his family and goods arrive soon. Street railway financing progresses with over $6,000 raised toward the $10,000 goal. a franchise hearing is set with promoter Mr. Townsend present. A festival and band concert were dampened by rain. a circus and trained animal show is planned for next Friday. Sergeant Nick Kegan of the 19th Regulars visits family in the locality. An editorial notes Mark Hanna questions Alger’s resignation. General Leonard Wood believes four Havana natives favor annexation, hinting at Cuba’s future status with the United States.
In Eveland on July 0 a labor dispute flared as railroad workers and non-union men prepared a second strike. A secret meeting of condpotora, thesés, hall and motérmen reportedly set plans to strike again, with tensions expected to rise as both sides grow more bitter.
A letter to the editor argues for locating a new school in the Second Ward based on pupil enumeration and future growth. It notes the 1852 lot has served nearly 50 years and discusses population shifts north of East North Street and along Be Street, urging consideration of long term needs.
Aquila Wiley states the board faced a choice between the present proposed site and a northerly corner near Nordsund and Bevera streets. The norther option would stretch westward to serve press and school populations but appears less suitable yearly. The proposed site offers elevation, better drainage and sewer access, with paved streets and more usable ground.
A fragmented editorial argues that strong advertising can lead businesses to prosperity while warning against misused methods. It notes Italian workers being imported for road work and outlines gangs assigned to labor along a regional route from Barberton to Creston, with a major project anticipated.
A reader letter extols a grain from a coffee substitute, claiming it strengthens health for all ages. It lauds ease of brewing, claims children can drink freely, and promotes a product from a specific brand with promises of kidney and digestion benefits.
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