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Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1896

Page

2

Cleveland speaks as Hill backs Democratic convention

Cleveland plans to address the Presidential situation while Hill reportedly backs another Democratic convention and nomination. The piece notes a foreign exchange protection need of 50 to 75 million, and cites the New York Staats Zeitung backing McKinsey and Hobart. It warns of a scheme to consolidate votes and plunder through a national committee.

Cleveland Hill New York New York Staats Zeitung United States McKinsey and Hobart Ermans Tooell

Critique of Democratic Demands on Republican Protection Policy

The passage mocks Democrats and Whitney, arguing it would force the Republican Party to surrender protection and reciprocity. It contends Whitney and his associates fail their professed principles unless their votes support the protections they seek, exposing their rhetoric as insincere.

Whitney Bryan Democratic Party

Republican rally frames protection and wages debate at Pittsburg

The article reports McKinley addressing about 300 glass workers at the national convention in Pittsburg, praising protection, reciprocity, and parity. It contrasts this with Bryanism and silver politics, notes Populist and middle-of-the-road reactions, and cites Igna tus Donnelly, Charles Lane, and Watson in Washington as parts of the unsettled 1896 political scene.

McKinley Glass Workers Pittsburg

St. Louis Convention Echoes on Bryan and Silver Plans

The piece critiques the national convention’s handling of Bryan, labeling the move as machine politics. Elkins calls the St Louis ticket a “bashaw” arrangement, arguing Bryan on the Populist ticket will push many Democrats to the Republicans as three months remain before election day.

Bashaw Elkins West Virginia St. Louis Watson Bryan Sewall Chicago Democrats Elking Siiver Greeley Chicago

Subscriptions Up In Towns For Electric Railroad

Towns share in the Cleveland to Massillon electric railway project grows. Smithville reports 60 of 850 shares subscribed toward a $3,000 quota. Seville has $2,000 pledged, Orrville also active, while Massillon may be asked to fund about $15,000 of the 20 percent route raise. Route shifts through Orrville and Dalton to Massillon.

Smithville Wooster Seville Orrynle Crescent Cleveland Masaillon Massillon Orrville Dalton Mt. Eaton West Lebanon Brookfield

Wooster Wedding Unites Zoe Snyder and Prof Maurer

In Wooster 1896 a grand wedding connected Misa Zoe Snyder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Snyder to Prof William G. Maurer of Salem Ohio. The home on Spink Street hosted 85 guests with Mendelssohn music, floral decor, and a formal Episcopal influenced ceremony led by Rev. P. T. Graham. The couple's reception included a lap supper and a station sendoff with rice. The bride is a Wooster high school and Wooster University alumna. the groom, Bolivar Ohio native, Wooster University 1891 graduate and now Salem high principal. They plan a honeymoon to Buffalo Niagara Falls and Chautauqua, returning to Wooster in two weeks then to Salem by Sept. 1.

Wooster Misa Zoe R. 8.Snyder Wm. G. Maurer Salem Spink Street Mendelssohn Misa Helen Jeffries John Overholt Randall Barrett Charles H.atkinson Clarissa O'Neil Sandusky William Graham Cleveland Ethel Roberts P. T. Graham Brooklyn Methodist Church W. W. Criley Zoe Snyder Wooster University Thea Groom Maurer Bolivar Ohio

Notable names from Ohio travel group list

Rev. P. F. Graham and wife Will Graham and Mise Ethel Fish of Cleveland Mrs. Lease and Prof. H. Atkinson of Salem Capt. Geo. Maurer and wife of New Philadelphia William Amos of Sidney Misses Lottie and Mary Maurer and F. G. Maurer of Bolivar Charles Borles and wife of Lodi

P. F. Graham Will Graham Mise Ethel Fish Cleveland

Thunder storms set multiple farms ablaze near Dalton and Seville

A July storm destroyed John H Tachanty’s bank barn southeast of Dalton, wiping out 4 buildings on site after a lightning strike. The fire destroyed 25 sheaves of wheat, 100 bushels of grain, hay and oats, with 4 stock lost and $4,000 estimated loss. Insurance covered both contents and building. Seville saw two more fires including a bank barn and a livery stable housing 13 sleighs. No injuries reported. several properties burned with substantial losses and no insurance on some. Sterling reports burglaries and more lightning strikes, but most barns saved with minor damage. Weather hindered oats as rains persist.

John H. Tachanty Dalton sSonnenterg Co Vschantz Seville Sterling WoosTren Theron Taylor Wm. Beard

Verner Accepts North Platte Call from Applecreek Pastor

The Rev A W Verner long pastor of Applecreek Presbyterian church has accepted a call by the Presbyterian church of North Platte Nebraska. Wooster nine defeated Millersburg 12 to 6 yesterday. Minglewoods of North Lawrence lost 4 to 1 at Ashland blamed on umpire Williams and manager Otter.

A. W. Verner Applecreek Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Church of North Platte Wooster Millersburg Minglewoods North Lawrence Ashland Williams Otter

Sonnenberg Weather and Local Happenings Highlight Rain

In Sonnenberg July weather brings heavy rains delaying cutting of ripe crops. Noah King has organized two singing classes at Sonnenberg school district with Mr. King praised as a capable music teacher. Barberton trip disrupted by downpours. Peter J. Amatutz welcomes a daughter's birth at home amid rumors of a forthcoming grand Sonnenberg wedding.

Noah King Sonnenberg Mr. King Emner Ruff N. D. Moses Barberton Peter J. Amatutz Nogbopy Lewis Stout St. Mary’s Johnnie Stout Sims Canaan

Veterans and locals note in July obits and harvests

July 25 obituary for Abraham Hershey, former orderly sergeant of Co. G, 120th O. V. I., death after a tumor. post mortem planned and Easton interment. Also reports a baby’s death, pneumonia case, and rain delays hampering cata crop harvest. Community updates from Forest Grove mention a July 16 wedding, farm work, camp meetings, and local travels among residents.

Abraham Hershey O. V Hershey Easton O. F. Etling Pear Marshallville John Esvy Henry Saysinger Forest Grove Camp

July 27 Contest at Wayne church awards medals

A Saturday night event at Wayne church organized by Prof Barns drew a large audience as contestants performed well. Judges Gf Woner and J H Dickason of Wooster presided. Miss Minnie Zaver sang a solo, and Milas Zella Naftzger took second place. The Anslor gold medal contest is set for August 8 at West Canaan church. Afterwards Mr and Mrs Wilson visited the McDonald family, as Harris McDonald and Arthur Hemperly rode out.

Hiram W. Lehr H. Still Henry’ Lehr Ada Althea Holmes Toledo Howard Blanche Jennis Lodi L. Bonewit C. J. Warner James M. Brown Ashland A. C Liberia Africa Epworth League M. E. Church West J. Musser Wooster Congress John C. Zimmerman Geo McCormick Fred Kinney Harry Horn Will Curry Flo Bsibbett Greet Porin Florence Dunlap Lula Aia Grace Dunlap Jease Miller Canton Jmianche Koblunon Hunsberger Funk Gnas Vogel South Tompson Leary Vogel Simmit Atsn Lakeye Sadia Burg abAtle Smithy Crroase Freday Wayne Church Milas Zella Naftzger Ansl West Canaan Church Misa Wilson Near Jefferson McDonald Hugh Johnson Harris McDonald Arthur Hemperly

Centennial picnic tale and local town chatter

The column notes a bustling week with a correspondents picnic touted as the season’s event while residents discuss harvest delays from heavy rains. Visitors include Mrs. Wheeler of Dakota and cousins Edna and Edith Gearhart. others report health, politics, and trips to Canton, Massillon, and Beach City camp meetings.

Bing Sam Feightner Wheeler Dakota Owens Mabel Snyder Burbank Edna Edith Gearhart Q. W. Fraizer Armatrong Station Houman Katharine Free Belle Doylestown Old Homestead Will Armstrong

Shaker Digestive Cordial Promoted for Indigestion

An advertisement urges readers to treat indigestion by aiding digestion with Shaker Digestive Cordial. The tonic is described as delicious and healthful, made from medicinal plants and wine, with trial bottles available at druggists for 10 cents.

Notable Easton Civil War Soldier Hershey Dies At 1 AM

Abraham Hershey, Civil War veteran of Lo. Gi 120th O V I, dies after liver illness. He served 1862 to 1863, fought at Chickasaw Bluffs and Vicksburg, funeral at U B church. John Evey dies nearby, Lutheran service in Doylestown. Centennial Decoration Committee secures a log cabin for Square, locals donate support and decoration plans progress.

Inent United Brethren’ Church Easton Arthur Dennis Fere Abraham Hershey Geo Erie N. A. Geisinger Columbia Co D. E. Spade John Bvyey Hershey Doylestown Ruttman Jake Cleveland Highland Park Wooster Rertoricas Easton U. B. Church Myndsy Ir Lo. Gi 120Th Regiment Chickasaw Bluffs Miss Arkansas Post Ark Magnolia Hill Miss. Snaggy Point Serge Vicksburg Fortiskely Ais John Evey Evey Jane Burton Squire Hatfeld Wallace Township Elliott & Wacker Samuel Lightcap Wacker

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