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Wooster Ohio region announces post office matters. Counting Booth at 12 East Liberty is listed. A select list highlights best local newspapers.
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1897
Page
2
Wooster Ohio region announces post office matters. Counting Booth at 12 East Liberty is listed. A select list highlights best local newspapers.
Fragmented political commentary on Ohio and national figures. Mentions McLean of Washington, D. C., tariff debates, wool prices, and factional struggles within the Ohio Democracy. Remarks on Governor and U S Senator endorsements, Moran, Patrick, Hough, and related campaign dynamics.
Ohio taxpayers gain from halted capitol construction and favorable tax decisions, plus $465,000 from a new excise law, leaving the state treasury in its best shape in 25 years. The article contrasts Republican and Democratic positions on trade, tariffs, and American labor with Japan and China, noting a partisan clash over restoring rates to aid American silk mills and workers.
The piece cites past calls by Minister Rickles under Grant in 1869 to halt Spain's war of extermination in Cuba. It argues Spain yielded then. current Cathouh report shows camps remain brutal and the treatment of the Cuban population remains barbarous as Woodford reports reach Habinées leaders.
A New York paper reports broad optimism in trade with a marked monthly improvement. Presidents and leaders from Chicago, Pittsburg, Denver, Kansas City, Baltimore, Galveston, Dakota, and New York chambers of commerce echo the brighter business prospects driven by freer orders, stronger gold output, and a good crop year.
The barometer of business records absorption of securities and a steadier average price level with no clear sign of a top. Tariff progress crop prospects and revive trade spark hope for continued upward movement. Domestic crops and 1891 low European grain stocks suggest Europe will buy surplus grain this year, aiding markets.
Injuries reported among several men after haying incident nearly choked a participant at a Sunday dinner. A separate fatality tied to the Millersburg wreck is confirmed, with investigators examining details of the crash.
Tur ReErvusLican reports a Sabbath choking incident as Peter Karnes nearly died after a piece of his teeth plate lodged in his throat. Benjamin Ginter breaks two ribs cutting grass. he remains seriously injured. A freight wreck near North Lawrege tears apart three cars, with five hours of track closure. Simultaneously a hay wagon mishap injures Simon Miller and a runaway damages a wagon, while Mrs. Cora Moon lingers in critical condition after a collision. Other notes cover dozen local visits, farming chores, school news, and social tidbits across Holmes County communities.
Mrs Mary Barneat died Tuesday night June 20 1897 at her daughter Mrs W F Keller 66 North Walnut St after months of ill health her condition worsened shortly before death She was a native of Middletown PA aged 78 years 1 month and days Funeral from her residence at 1 p m Thursday July 1 Interment Wooster Cemetery.
June 29 report notes Miss Alice Gilmore and Miss Emma Gilmore of Toronto became Rupeta of Mr and Mrs John A Kester last Saturday. Also mentioned are Miss Lucy Miller a Wooster school teacher and Miss Edith Afilier with Miss Emma Crosby of Wooster visiting John A Kester and wife on Sunday.
J B Elliott, noted transfer man and coal dealer, buys the Co operative Foundry Co. buildings Robertson and Droz land at Buckeye and North streets. He plans to convert the site into a 10 cent feed barn with stables and coal yard. Robertson & Droz will keep using the large corner barn. The machinery in the shops will be sold by the Cooperative Foundry Co.
June 20-W. 8 Earles of Savannah visited friends in Wayne county last week. He teaches at the Savannah Academy. Miss Alice Gilmore and Sister Emma of Toronto, Uapada, are visiting. David James and wife Miss Zella Earles of Wooster visit grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Correll, Sr. I. N. Kinney and family of Wooster spent Sunday with Wm. Fritz and wife. John Lawrence of Fulton Co. visits his brother A. F. Lawrence and other friends.
June 20 activity find farmers busy with hay and some headed to the wheat field next week. Wesley Warner's social drew many young people from the Kowo League though fewer older members attended. An outdoor evening featured games with Ed Hoffelfinger and slater Mira. Emma Hinish departs for North Dakota, following a gathering at Mr Snoddy’s to remind their friend Master Johnny of his birthday now past.
Denial of surprise is noted amid a string of community items. GORDEN GRENERS reports June 29 updates from Maysville and North Salt Creek with guests, illness, church services, school changes, and local travels. Names include C E Ferkuson, H Armstrong, Katharine Armstrong, John Walmer, Teddy, and families in West Salem, Wayne, Doylestown, and Wooster.
June 29 reports a quiet Fourth of July ahead with a public demonstration largely unsettled by missing speakers. Sunday Sabbath school in Seene-Baughman district drew a large crowd but enthusiasm waned due to several absences. Dr Mather of Wooster led quarterly meetings at the M E church. Children's Day observances occurred Sunday evening at the Evangelical church. Visitors include E Vankirk and wife from Mineral Point. Mrs G D McIntyre of Orrville visited her father Charles Schlutt. Geo Conrad from Barberton and local relatives were sought Saturday while Mrs John Conrad is gravely ill with stomach trouble.
The silver medal contest under Miss Alleshouse went to Miss Sparr with Heyle and Belle Baker close behind. Local notes report church festival July 8 proceeds for repairs, business changes at Tyler & Wickes, lectures by Rev. Woodward, various visits, harvest and haying, and a patriotic Fourth celebration plan with a union Sabbath school picnic.
Readable fragments from Local Notes describe a missing horse in Congress Township and possible theft, a craftsman finishing woodwork near Goljen Corners, and a two headed creature in Smithville. The piece also covers a July 7 Sunday School convention at Mt Zaton, a Democratic senatorial convention in Wooster, and election certification disputes in Wayne County with attorneys and officials named.
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