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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1881
Page
2
The article notes a May debt reduction of over 11 million boosting credit, plus a chaotic Albany scene with Conkling Platt Wheeler and Depew receiving scattered votes as deadlock continues. It mentions nominations, conventions, and local civic debates amid rising immigration and church union discussions.
The state refinances its 4 million debt due July 1 1891 under a funding act. Kuhn Loeb & Co New York won the bid at 10374 premium paying 4 percent interest. Premium totals 105000 to fund the debt and reduce annual interest by about 100000. The move aims to extinguish part of the debt and ease future payments.
A political circular from Wayne County discusses the judge race for Common Pleas with Parsons and Dowell as nominees. It traces historical terms, party rules, and past nominations, arguing for a two term office and detailing conventions in 19th century Wayne and Holmes counties.
Captain A S McClure retires as editor of the Wooster Republican and J G Sanborn takes over the editorial duties. HON Clemens remains as local editor with Sanborn and Clemens praised for their qualifications and prior editorial work. The paper pledges continued strong party support and capable management in Washington and local affairs.
Historic Quinby Opera House hosts a series of college events from June 19 to 22. Farewell sermon by Rev E Walker of Peabody Kansas at 11 AM on Sunday, baccalaureate discourse, evening address by Rev John L Nevins, June 19. Senior Class Day and a concert June 20. Board meeting, junior prize contest, and commencement orations with degree conferrals in the grove on June 22. Public invited to all events.
A recipe outline instructs mixing flour with baking powder and salt, rubbing in shortening, adding milk, and baking in jelly cake pans. After cooling, layers are spread with sugared strawberries for a layered cake.
Wooster and Reedsburg played a high scoring, error filled game on a rough field. Kemper struggled with curves, Williams and Douth provided offense, and a late dispute with the umpire strained relations before Wooster claimed a provisional win.
May 4 1581 West Salem reports nine working telephone lines with several more in construction. Devices include Shaw telephone with silk diaphragm and a wooden diaphragm model by Rev Lehman. Local school board turmoil and social gathering at West Salem Dining Hall conclude with music and a feasting party for Cleveland visitors.
A Quincy Whig report from 1881 lauds the Sells Brothers Great Show for courage in refusing a lemonade selling offer and for presenting a premier tent exhibition with lions tigers elephants and other rare animals. The piece notes 21 acts and high audience approval while criticizing unrelated street hawkers. It also mentions Blaine total war remark and other society items including Dover Bennett Paris marriages and a $1000 William Morgan monument plan.
Officers and members of the Executive Committee of the Pioneer Historical Association of Wayne County will meet at James Johnson's office on Thursday June 10 at 1 PM to organize arrangements for the yearly gathering. Vice Presidents are to report full township status to President James Jownxgqox, Secretary.
The Cadets of Wooster express gratitude for Decoration Day hospitality shown by Fredericksburg and nearby residents. They acknowledge generous invitations and entertainment enjoyed during their visit, and extend thanks to the hosts with three cheers for Fredericksburgh.
Full line of letter heads bull heads note heads and statements on white or colored paper available in tablets if desired at the Rept Blicay office.
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