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Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1896

Page

2

Ohio slate lists standard ticket for 1880 presidential electors

Fragmentary slate from Ohio names statewide electors RETTA Hobart from New Jersey and Isaac F. K of Sandusky with secretary of state Kinney from Scioto, judge Williams of Fayette, dairy commissioner Blackburn of Belmont, board of public works Huffman of Van Wert, congressman McClure, and elector Lucius Wing of Licking.

Izee Ant Tneal Bickinley Ohio Rett A. Hobart New Jersey Isaac F. K Sandusky Albert Douglass Om Font Cothe BerBecratary Charles Kinney Scioto County Supreme Court Manshall J. Williams Fayette County eFor Dairy and Food Joseph KE Blackburn Balmont County Public Works Prank A, Huffman van Wert County Congress Addison McClure Luciure Licking

Local Probate and County Officials Election Snippet

Probate Judge W F Kean Wooster Auditor Willtars H H Chippewa Township Sheriff Gatver Chester Township re-election H Millar Wooster Commissioner Jacob A Miller Baughman Township Proberner Dr J E Barrett Pe Wo s

W. F. Kean Wooster Ker Sherif— v. Gatver Ahs Chester Township H. Millar Woosade Reg Jacob A. Miller Baughman Township J. E Barrett

Centennial Celebration Events Across County in 1896

Inaugural Day Tuesday August 11 features Grand Agricultural Industrial Civic and Military Parade Education Day August 12 Centennial Convocation of Educators Reunion of Schools and Colleges Soldiers Day August 11 Grand Military Parade Regimental Reunions Campfires Church and Sabbath Schools August 13 Grand Parade of Churches and Sunday Schools Church Reunions Rally Pioneer Day August 15 Pioneer Reunion and Pioneer Picnic celebration details.

Wooster Pew? Twe Dats Kepvus Lic an Offer

A vintage ad offers Twe Dats Kepvus Lic an portable newspaper item for 12 cents a week. It promises full home use with postage prepaid to any address in America and flexible address changes, urging readers not to miss this seasonal order deal.

Blaine Speech Cited In Silver Debate By Bryanites

A long clipping from the Pittsburg Times discusses James G Blaine on silver coinage and bimetallism, contrasting his stance with Bryanism. It notes Blaine favored gold and silver as money with restriction based on average commercial value, while Bryanites push silver at free coinage. The article links Blaine to Hamilton and Jefferson and critiques the 1878 speech as misrepresented by opponents. It also mentions related notices about local deaths, railroad news, and civic items.

L. S Senate James Glaine Wittsburg J’yst Chicago Blaine Tig J’ust Tomes Alexanger Bryan Fiat Pittsburg Times Blaige The Times James G. Blaine Ryan Sewell Biaine Alexander Hamilton Thomas Jefferson Foundation of the Republic Beca

Blaine seeks more silver in coinage amid silver standard debate

The Times reports Blaine proposed increasing silver in the dollar to reduce the 8 cent gap between silver and gold values, arguing the current difference is too large to bridge with a flat stamp. The amendment seeks government action, while criticising unrestricted coinage at 10 to 1 without other nations’ cooperation.

The Times Blaine Pennsylvania

Press and Post clash over alleged interview source

CAPT M CLURE and Hon A S McClure deny an interview printed in the Cleveland Press Monday. McClure says he never gave the sentiments attributed. The editor cites the Cincinnati Post as the source dated in Canton. Both papers belong to the Scripps McRae League.

A. S. McClure Cleveland Press Press Cincinnati Post Canton Post Scripp McRae League

Telegrams Signal Support for Electric Road to Cleveland

Telegrams received Tuesday afternoon indicate Medina and Canton favor a Massillon to Canton line with a possible route via Orrville while Wooster is viewed as unlikely to secure needed aid. Messages note Massillon and Canton backers and express willingness to arrange favorable terms.

Woostar Cleveland Medina

Tomorrow Picnic Day Draws Big Crowd to Chippewa Lake

Tomorrow is Business Men's Picnic Day with many firms closing. A large crowd will ride the 7 o'clock B&O special to Chippewa Lake for a band excursion. Round trip fare is 1 51 for adults and 50 cents for children. Proceeds benefit the Centennial fund. Some groups plan outings to Odell's Lake and Highland Park for Lutheran Sunday School events.

Trafic Chippewa Lake B &O Mandolin Club Odell’s Lake Highland Park

Correll Family Reunion in Franklin County

The Correll family reunion was held at Highland Park on July 8 with Presbyterian services, readings, and multiple letters from Correll relatives across the country. Officers elected included J. D. Mosier as president and Zella Earl as recording secretary, with Barbara Correll serving as the corresponding secretary.

Wooster Franklin H. H. Miller J. L. Kimber Mary Morris Illinois Siater J. W. Kimber Dalton Schools Jacob Franks Thomas Poulson Akron Old Frantlin Correll Highland Park Joseph Correll, Jr G. A. Bartelbaugh Tiffin, C J. K A. C. Naftzger Samuel Correll Manville Texas Elder Oliver Smithville J.M. Correll Manhattan Kalis Etta Correll el Paso Ella Jeffries Beulah Land Susian Goon Ada Eliza Correll Maria Correll Makokata Iowa Lula Correll Parsons Kan Maria Babb Fayettaville Ark Bertha Correll Zella Earl D. A. Correll Riverside County Board of Trade California J. D. Mosier Orrville Barbara Uorrell

Longos Delirious From Injury At Wagon Fall

Local notes from Wooster and Mt Eaton recount injuries, visits, and obituaries. A wagon overturn caused head trauma to Longos and hospitalization at Jacob Kohl's. family movement delayed by weather and medical caution. Other items include correspondents discussing a Highland Park picnic and a missing Mt Eaton man, plus railroad leadership changes and local social visits.

Blachleyville Lamb Evangelical Church Grandview Ohio Rers. Totherow Red Haw Ackerman West Salem Jacob Fulmer Herbert Rabenault William Esbenault Steward Greenley Laura Hickey Charles Moore Charles Barnhart Mother Newkirk Rey Cornwell Rainey Newkirk Charlie Metens Key Stone Mohican Mr. Metcalf Wm. Sidle Curtis Sidle Mr. Sidle Highland Park Houser Mansfield Boor Madisonburg

Harvest Notes and Local News from Wayne County

July notes report near harvest with oats ready and corn looking well. Local residents like Elmer Sibley and family, J O Troxel, and Welker Christy appear in social visits. Weather, crops, fairs, picnics, and community events fill the scene along with road trips to Odell’s lake and Wild West shows.

Elmer Sibley Blachfeyville J . O. Troxel Welker Christy Deforest Farner Odell’s Lake Harvey Rutt

Local Notes From Wooster Area July Updates

July notes report residents visiting, traveling, and recovering. Mrs J C Kester of Waco returns home to care for her ill father, while Geo C Keater shows improvement. Prof John Harvey and wife visit Rev S R Skinner. Charles Ports sells a fine surrey horse to John Wilson of Wooster. Various locals welcome visitors or attend family events in nearby towns.

Highland Park Thoreday Brethren Church Dowling Burbank Kennedy Cleveland Tom He Ada Charlie Ubler Chippewa Sam. Ubler Stella Sibbett Chicago Marie Saal Wooster Minnie Hartman Ellen Christy Ethe Wilson Christy Miss Mowery Reedsburg Jennis Mowery Harvey Kutt Guess J.C. Kester Waco Stark Co H. E. Ports A. M. Miller Bloomville Coshocton County Dan W. Streeck Gann G. W. McConnell Lattasburg John Harvey Newcastle S R.skinper Geo C. Keater Jerry Bevington Canton Charles Ports John Wilson Shale Mr Wilson B.B David Medager Logansport Ind N. J. Currie S. J. King Elsie Alvie Praud Astgator Sukh Kropp Chippewa Lake J. W I. A. Eison Ethel Ake Elizabeth Genssmer Marshallville Lew Hartel Robert Hazeld Mabel Madisonburg Margaret Reager Elia Brown Dick Corbett Pittsburg Fred Corbett David Greiger George Gant Grace Woooster Giclicard Huffmar Brothers

Visit and farming notes mix with a local picnic

Town news from an area near Wooster covers visits by Washington travelers to parents John Kintner and wife, a canvassing party to Colonibus, church painting by Eliot, barn building by J Snyder, and various family illnesses. Reports include threshing yield, a cor respondents’ picnic at Quincy Park on August 6, a funeral at Lehman cemetery, and multiple social events from July with weddings, lawn fetes, and a Methodist festival.

Washington Endeavor Society John Kintner M. Matt Q. Eberly Colonibus Eliot U. B J. Snyder Fred Fike Thendorestall Peter Perine Mes Wm. Gaskey M.P Quincy Park Reuben Landes Alin Lander Lehman Cemetery Hemrick Lutheran Church Joly W—Alwaya Highfard Park Wooster Mack McEwen E.s McEwen Georgetown Neighorse C. P. Bloughb Smithville toCes

Centennial planned in Wooster on August eleventh

Local notes report Rev A R Compton leading the committee for the centennial celebration in Wooster on August eleventh with plans to show Wooster township well represented. Also mentions visits by various residents, baseball news, and community activities across Applecreek and nearby towns.

Sertle Barnes Vooatar Wandersor Shreve J.T. Lytle Misaldie Hvere Wooster Kumnesa A. R. Compton Hbriatiatty Bish Me Brog Cagebeer Anburo Ind James Martin Soisa Immier Woostar Ure Emma Wolfe Harry Fishburn Flolmes County Mire John Staff Sabat

Gold and Silver in Scriptoree Editorial Debate

Wayne County editor cites Job 22 25 to question if the Democratic party has met the condition to claim prosperity The correspondent references a religious passage about laying up gold as dust and asks whether the party has fulfilled the verse 23 condition amid an editorial debate about prosperity and virtue.

Eds Republicann Canaan Wayne Cotenty Hm Ecrat Lea Ophir Democratic Party

Excellent Crop Prospects And Frost Report

July frost brought light damage with no major losses. Wheat crop poor though oats sown on wheat ground yield well. hay harvest larger than expected. Local threshers Coun and Geyer purchased new machines. Silver medal contest slated for Wayne church on July 20 with a near sold night crowd. Participants include Carrie McDorad Florence Zaring Zella Naftzger Hugh Johnson Harris McDonald and Ex mit Grill. Spangler spent Sunday in Ashland with Rev Sprickie’s family.

WoosTzk Kewl Blican Golden Corners Wayne Church Carrie McDorad Florence Zaring Zella Naftzger Hugh Johnson Harris McDonald Spangler Ashland Rev. Sprickie

Vigilance and touts in West Lebanon stir memory of tar and feathers

A Massillon sourced notice recalls a vigilante episode in West Lebanon where a tar and feathers stock was kept after a band of planers caused fear. The piece notes renewed guards and a recent theft, then shifts to railroad expansion prospects in northern Wayne County and details of a July 20 Niagara Falls excursion by Cleveland Akron and Columbus Railway with a special train, varying round trip fares, and agent contact information.

Clara Henrty Thomas Hancock Street Wooster Northeastern Railroad Co Cleveland Brice’s Cleveland, Akron & Columbus Hudson Republican Dee WW Criley English Lutheran Church Henry Hartman Orrville Hartman C. K R. Beckley Mr. Hartman Millersburg W. Anderson Canaan Grace Young Gunton Dalton Buffalo Bill Massillon Bessie Robertson New Wilmington Robt. Lardiner Wayne County Jamby’s Park U. P Tilden Welty Herschel Fike Charls Pressler Wayne Township Zevo Miler Rooster Methodista A.B West Lebanon Ooediah Morgan Cleveland & Southwestern Raiload Ohio Cleveland, Akron & Columbus Ky Columbus Zanesville Niagara Falls City of Buffalo Transit Co Niagara Zaneaviile Th.e Company C. F Daly Gen. Lass. Agt

Divided Populists wrestle over Bryan indorsement and ticket split

The Populist convention chaos centers on whether to endorse Bryan or nominate an independent ticket. Leaders from Llewellyn to Donnelly clash with mid-road figures Vandervort and Burkett as factions debate a possible split of electoral votes and a separate platform. The room buzzes with delegates, banners, and powerful speeches amid fear of Democratic absorption of the movement.

Mr. Louis Bryan Llewellyn Senator Allen Nebraska Jon B. Weaver Iowa Reuben Kolb Alabama Tom Patterson Waite Colorado Chicago Taubeneck Ignatius Donnelly Minnesota Senator Butler North Carolina Buchanan Tennessee Corey Ohio Davis Texas Paul Vandervort Frank Burkett Mississipp Silver Party Jones Democratic National Committee Missouri Liewelling Patterson LaClede Talkibz North Carolinna Georgia Kansas North Caroina Neeraska Jours McKinley Sagest Vandervort Barett Missippi General Weaver Popuhets Sulverites

4th O Y Infantry Reunion Illinois to Fleet Colonel

The 30th Annual Reunion of the 4th regiment Q V I will be held in Columbus on September 2, 1896 during the State Fair. Headquarters in the Senate Chamber Capitol Building where comrades will register and report. Camp Fire and business meeting start at 1 o clock Wednesday afternoon. Transportation reduced for state fair travel and details available from Lemuel Jeffries or Robert J Ber. Completion of the G A C railroad fill at Marshallville to resume soon with plans for through trains between Chicago and St Louis via Pennsylvanian and Illinois Central adjustments. Burdock Blood Hitters advertised as curing blood impurities from pimples to ulcers.

Asbland Kenyon Ci 4Th C. V.1 A Feltur Kenyon J P Jeffries Wooster 4D Regiment Carroll 3D Division 2D Corps Army of the Potomac Columbustote Senate Chamber Capitol Building Columbus Senate’ Chamber Lemuel Jeffries Ohio Robert J. Ber Correa

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