24 Jul 1895
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1895
Page
1
Republican correspondents from Wayne county and nearby areas expand as readers rejoice. Writers urged to send full names and addresses with every communication including town, post office, and date. News first, prompt, no puffery, and submit early to The Wooster Republican.
A brief note outlines the Daily Republican's circulation figures for the year and months. It lists numbers such as 693, 739, and 804 for various periods, mentioning January February March and April. The fragmented OCR text reflects chart-like readership counts rather than a narrative.
A fragmented ledger entry lists monthly copies and totals for the first and second quarters of 1904. Figures show January through March monthly copies around 1,700 to 1,800 with a quarterly total of 22,933. The second quarter records April through June display similar monthly copy counts near 1,800, with several line items and mid-quarter marks.
Sovereign demands a federation boycott of national bank notes while Newark Americans fault authorities for not using the state camp grounds for Ohio National Guards. Massachusetts expects 2 to 34 million annually from road improvements as over 200 of 335 towns petition for quick action. Ireland resumes secret drilling as Unionists face the Irish question, Thurman loses to Brice in a silver debate, and Senator Blackburn faces fallout for defying Grover. Librarian Spofford, famed for his skill, fights place seekers as judges curb damages in a Hawthorne case, arguing against corporate protection.
A Cleveland civic federation committee uncovers extensive facts about waste disposal unknown to paid police and health officials. The report highlights alleged negligence and carelessness, urging similar investigations in other cities.
A Canadian commander in a tugboat on Lake Erie disrupts American fishermen and property amid an out of date map border debate, while Cleveland faces canal and electric railway proposals. The piece criticizes Washington and endorses Republican remedies, cites wheat export trends, and questions claims of Wilson-era prosperity and foreign markets opened by Democratic policy. It references Foran, Brice, Foraker, and Alexander III lore.
In conversations with numerous businessmen the REPUVAICAN notes widespread support for a Free Street Fair. They claim it would attract crowds, keep shoppers in town, and stimulate listings of financial aid. Ayer's Sarsaparilla is praised by respondents as a strong blood purifier aiding health. Lewis & Kauffman begin Dr Roebuck's new Dal residence from architect plans.
The University of Wooster board adopted architect Frank O Weary s designs for a new Ladies Hall on Beall avenue facing University and set construction to start immediately. The 82 by 40 foot Beall wing with a round 16 foot tower, grand portico and brick lower levels will house matron s rooms teachers music rooms dining and kitchen areas, student rooms on two upper floors, a gym, laundry and storage, with bids due by August 8 and completion hoped by December 15.
The piece notes no Secretary of the Treasury has reached the presidency while Cuba’s revolutionaries face Spain and Britain’s hostility. It argues for sound currency with gold and silver coins plus paper money, and asserts the Republican stance on currency will win the next presidential race. The column quips about a Chicago physical giant, fashion absurdities, and ends with a poetic aside from MEL. BURBANK, Q., July, 185
Ohio lawyers including Ross W W Funck returned from the State Bar Association annual meeting at Put-in-Bay. Hon Martin Welker was to return home Saturday. Judge Welker spoke on Law and Lawyers. all addresses were read. Officers elected John J Hall secretary Harry D Arnold treasurer Judge Pike and ten vice presidents chosen. Banquet enjoyed with toastmaster John W Herron presiding. Nearly 200 attendees. next year’s meeting set for Put-in-Bay.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for painful irregularities uterine disorders inflammation ulceration prolapsus and related weakness. It claims many women improve health and asks sufferers to use it with a tepid sales pitch and offer to mail testimonials and books for a price.
A severe storm caused $800 in damage to Cyrus Grinstine’s farm near West Lebanon. Heavy rainfall washed out two potato areas on Jacob McFarren’s farm east of town.
Wooster Lodge No 42 and all Wayne county Odd Fellows prepare for a 60th anniversary celebration on July 30 with a 1 PM outdoor ceremony at City Park and a grand 8 PM banquet at the Armory. Delegations from county lodges and neighboring cities expected. public invited. bands, music, and a Daughters of Rebekah banquet.
The English Lutheran church and Pastor Ald and Mr Young Peoples societies hosted a lawn fete at BL Snyder’s Spink Street home with hosted music by the Mether Mandolin Club. Prizes, races, and a Father’s Day baseball game drew a large friendly crowd, with food prepared by dozens of ladies and gifts for top competitors. A moonlight hayride and a Presbyterian experience gathering followed in town with a well attended social eve.
In Victoria, a Scottish preacher Rev Wilson connected to Miss Lizzie Emerick faces arrest on unpaid salary claims after an engagement and alleged betrayal. He denies charges yet seeks settlement while his alleged four wives and age attract regional scrutiny. The case follows a spring elopement scandal involving Rev Jones and Miss Jennie Alling of Killbuck.
Charles J. Booth of Olivewood California reports lifelong trial of Ayer's Pills. He claims the remedy consistently relieves ailments from disordered stomach torpid liver and constipation across his family.
Mrs. James Mullins led the society as class leader while women shared stories and rhymes to secure eighty dollars for the new organ debt. The gathering included a broad display of humor and creativity, with receipts over eighty dollars and rising as more contributors were to be reported. Charles Merron, now of Troy, attended the parish gathering among former parishioners.
The Aboud Business Men's club plans a day off on Thursday July 24 with a citywide holiday. A circulation last night confirmed the agreement to close all day and many firms signed by noon today including Geiselman Jorn Faber and dozens more. People anticipate picnics at Silver Lake Odell’s Lake and a wheel trip to Cleveland to see the Cleveland and Boston games. Local liverymen report ample conveyances and Knights of Macabees plan a Silver Lake picnic with a colored camp meeting game of ball nearby. Geo Leyde seeks special rates to Cleveland Akron Silver Lake and Adelphi Lake for travelers.
A Shreve citizen tells the Loudunvilis Demorrat the legal scandal stirring society is only beginning. A forged Price letter claims a child should live with him, while Mrs Robison says Teagle offspring care costs fall on her. Teagles enjoy Stratham Georgia life as society gossip grows.
Mrs L Farmer of Finding Ohio praises Dr Hand's Colic Cure for infant colic after testing many remedies. She plans to use no other remedy for colicky babies. The ad notes all Dr Hand's Remedies for Children sold by druggists for 25 cents.
Chas Moore of McZens secured a contract to build the Abbot fence along the Camp railroad from Austen to Jeromerville, covering a segment of the line and marking a notable local construction engagement.
The veteran gathering recalls Gen Sherman’s staff with Gen Kilpatrick and officers like Garfield Gy Harker and Wood. Townsend arrives August 14 to lead proceedings on August 15. Wayne County Soldiers Day will feature readings, speeches, and a campfire hosted by Given Post G A R as county soldiers are urged to attend.
Probate Judge John McClarranen released a report detailing naturalization certificates 22 issued to natives including Switzerland Italy France England Germany and Scotland. Insane and epileptic cases sent to Toledo Hospital. guardianships include 34 appointments with 44 minors and 4 inmates. criminal cases show 7 prosecutions, 2 pending, 2 sent to Reform School, 3 to workhouse. Marriages 313. births 334. deaths 334 with 174 males and 160 females and 126 single, 127 married, 81 widowed.
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications. internal remedies are needed. Wall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and targets blood and mucous surfaces. Hall's Catarrh Cure, prescribed by leading physicians, combines tonic and blood purifier ingredients to treat the disease from within.
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