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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1899
Page
2
Telegraphic business update dated March 1 1809 reports brief market chatter and commercial notes. The item references ongoing trade activity and assorted merchant concerns without detailed figures.
March 11 official call issued by Wooster Executive Committee for a primary election. Nominated candidates to be presented for office. voting hours set and locations to be announced. Local party leaders urged participation and compliance with election rules.
The Republicans of Plain Townships invite voters from Blackleyville Plain Heedsburg Springville Mill Brook and Austin to meet on Saturday March 11 from 1 to 6 pm at Jack Dym to nominate four Republican tickets for the spring election. A. Lehr, Com.
Township Trustee hopefuls include F Yarman and Robert J Simthi for mayor and trustee posts. Street Commissioner candidates include Russell Kimon St Blake and Ti Melson Shovet. Assessor races list Hubbell for Second Ward and Arthur Honth for Fourth Ward. City official roles and primary decision pending.
A jumble of political, social, and industrial references appears in a fragmented OCR extract. It mentions figures like President Loubet, Aguinaldo, and Otis, plus topics including oil in Ohio, a Whitecaps League in Georgia, a glass factory strike in Indiana, and medical ads for Hood's Sarsaparilla. The text lacks coherent narrative and includes broken phrases and garbled names.
The piece argues the Philippine insurgents gain no recognized government until they surrender and favors continuing governance by the U.S. It highlights improving trade, factories running, rising wages, and railroads, with a broad message of nationwide hope and political harmony across parties, while dismissing doom-mongers.
The message to the Navy from Admiral Dewey raises alarm over political motives behind ordering the Oregon at once. Officials hint at possible foreign pressure while affirming Dewey's capability to justify such a hurried move. The Oregon's presence is seen as boosting respect for U.S. naval power among European nations.
The Senate approved an army bill with a July 1 deadline after amendment. The measure limits terms to three years or more and aims to allow volunteers and citizen soldiers to return home once peace is secured and the war ends with Spain.
A fragment reflecting harsh anti Filipino sentiment and imperial justification. It argues that Americans must enforce civilization in the Philippines, compares governance to Indian autonomy, and asserts that Filipinos need American supervision administered in large doses.
Bryson announces a total stock closure at below cost as they move to a new room this spring. Battenburg items and ladies Battenburg work are available with all materials and latest designs at reduced prices.
Smithville notes recount a March 4 meeting of the Pickle Growing Association with ownership issues tied to J. Weller Co. and potential $4,000 losses due to bad roads. Local residents AMStatz and relatives plan visits. Protracted church services conclude with 40 conversions and 20 uniting at the Ml church. closing exercises set for March 16 and 17.
Correspondence reports burglars forced entry at a Frederick home while the family attended church, stealing $5 from a vent in a bedroom. A scarlet fever case prompts quarantine in town. A concert company is planned, with Thursday night set as a major season event directed by Rev. Shaw Hart.
In Sterling on February 28, George Olinton of Wadeworth was found along the B and U track near town nearly dead. He received medical aid at Valley House and later Wr. Kuestries aided, with injuries including a severe wound and potential amputation for three fingers. He is recovering, but details of how he was hurt are unclear. Also noted were the deaths of William Ad Lance, formerly of Union plain, and Julius Hogulet who died Wednesday and was buried Friday at Union Cemetery at age 64.
In Doyle's Town on February 2, a minor fire at the Earth meat market spread briefly after wood stacked near the stove ignited. Firefighters contained it before it reached the row of wooden buildings. No injuries reported. A social event and town notices follow, with local residents attending a Contendum Social and others noting visits and health updates. The Journal office change and an assignee sale at Clinton Street are also recorded.
The Wooster Ohio post office lists remaining letters dated Tuesday February 28 1899. Gentlemen Albert Brown J Rely Ube foreign Errjtt Newbe Fredricsor Milas Mary Bernard Miss Lizzi Derr Miss Lizzie Meeks Mrs Mar Shaw Mrs A K McDonald package Editor Wayna Oo Farnier.
Local social events and visits include M Kiefer and family guests of major P Shreffier and wife with plans for Akron Monday. Marshall visited Wooster for business. William Schamp buys Creston inner market. Simon Gaul buys J W Caratfall property. Grace Shaw of Akron hosts and relatives visit. Bertie Offen improving. Allen Hoffman in Rittman. post office hours Sundays 11:30 to 12:30. Pearl and Mies Del Georg referenced.
A Wooster correspondence recalls the acquittal by the jury in a case linked to the Common Pleas Court after testimony from about 16 witnesses. The piece mentions local residents and events including a masquerade, a concert by Park sisters and Mise Maoel Lawrence Xhead, church services, and residents visiting relatives during the past week.
The article reports a village meeting on March 23 1890 at 7 PM where Davidmith of Overton, trust officer, oversees a plan by the Farmers Union to purchase fertilizer and fertilizer-related goods. It notes the site purchase east of the road from the present site, a cost of 38750, and the aim to improve soil and yields with home-made fertilizer and farm supplies. The board adjourned to the township hall to pursue competent representatives and contracts for goods, with emphasis on preventing fire or railroad disruptions and ensuring quality from a Cleveland supplier. The union is praised as beneficial and competent, expected to manage the business thoroughly.
Ada E K Hart of Gordon South Dakota describes a severe lung illness that ended in consumption. Despite four doctors giving little hope, she credits Kings New Discovery for curing her after eight doses. She praises the remedy and notes a free trial at Aubach and Boyd's Drug Store with regular sizes priced at 60 cents and one dollar, guaranteed or refunded. The notice also lists closing sales at Bryson's for various goods.
A stream of items from Kidron and nearby townships covers land sales, school plans, and community events. Albert P. Santer buys three acres in East Union. Stella Lehman runs summer school. Mrs. Nancy Sasom visits New Pittsburg. Jim Magner's frame work and home projects are noted. Prolonged meetings, typhoid illness, and a push for electric railroad chatter accompany reports of farm sales, cattle prices, and local visits by pastors, merchants, and families.
Miss Ciara’s birthday was remembered at a gathering with music the main feature. Attendees included Ada Jackson Nora Weaver Emma Weaver Keoliwana Mullie Piper Gertrude Norton Bertice Petmer Alfve Odigt Camilla Mossel Ethel Wise Marguerite Portney and several Messrs Firestone Furt ey decesun Amatutz E Weaver Wie Kanacer Eberbart Eberoart Hdverstosk and Braden of Paradise Hill. The event left Braden ill at home and Mrs Daniel Weaver and family hosted visitors from town indicate a lively social evening with best wishes for Ciara.
A Rootily number joined the audience in an observance on Washington's Birthday. Nora Moort spent days at Wooster returning home in better condition. Vernon Bales secured employment in Barberton and will relocate. Anna Bott's children faced health effects from nursing mother’s absence. Prof. W B Cheadle of St Mary's Hospital notes wasting diseases rise from fat deprivation in infants. Dr. Thompson endorses Cod liver oil for mothers and infants. Scott's Emulsion marketed as Norwegian Cod Liver Oil with hyposphosphites.
Edger Wieck and others face illness and legal concerns while neighbors plan moves and church renovations. Mrs Mandorf and Miss Hoffin are seriously ill. Mr and Mrs Anderson celebrate 20th anniversary. Will Shank hires James Moore, a spelling school on March 3 with Millbrook string band. Community news from Mildred dated February 27 with several social updates.
In Carrollton C Feb 28 Clark Scott a well regarded farmer ten miles northeast heard a noise at midnight and fired five revolver shots through a locked door, then two shotgun blasts. He forced entry and found his cousin Beatty Beatt mortally wounded. Beatt has served multiple terms in the Ohio penitentiary.
An old advertising snippet promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder for feet worn by soldiers and workers. It claims relief for aching tired feet, sore feet, and blistered areas from new shoes, touting testimonials and nationwide availability through druggists and sample offers.
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