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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1892
Page
2
The text describes subscription options for a Wooster publication and indicates delivery details for the city at a weekly rate. It notes established history since 1817 and details about advertising, pricing, and mailing status with mentions of the Daily and Weekly Republican.
The article notes the fifty second congress in session without passing notable laws. It reports appointments by Governor McKinley to Mansfield Reformatory and Sandusky Soldiers and Sailors Home, plus John Kaudebaubaugh selling his property and retiring from farming. It mentions a compulsory sidewalk and gutter bill, praises Michael J Carroll, and records the marriage of S Grant Case and Eliza Musser with community well wishes.
A historical critique argues that any Democrat's name would be more acceptable in the House than anti free coinage labels. It mocks certain factions and figures like Bland Springer Holman and the "Parsimony" influence guiding the majority against veterans' appropriations.
The House Pensions Committee faces a deficit of about 24 million dollars against the Pension Department’s 148 million dollar request for the current year. The writer argues Democrats mislead on retrenchment and reform while preserving pension payments to veterans and boosting immediate circulation.
A Philadelphia column questions Grover Cleveland's chances at the Chicago Democratic Convention if he cannot secure loyal delegations from Indiana New Jersey and Connecticut. It notes New Jersey Indiana Pennsylvania Illinois Iowa Ohio and New York factions, favorite son delegates and potential deals with Tammany Hall to clinch influence.
The convention of the Republicans of Wooster city and Wooster township meets in the Mayor's office Wooster on Friday evening March 11 1892 at 730 pm to nominate candidates for city and township posts to be voted April 4 1892 including one councilman per ward one assessor per ward one board of education member one water works trustee township one clerk one trustee one assessor six road supervisors By order of the Central Committee W L Everly Chairman E W Newweire Secy Wooster O Feb 23 1892. Precedent counts for naught with the Democratic Majority in Congress. When the Aut Free Silver men of that party reminded Speaker Crisp that the Democrats in the fifty first congress claimed that the reading of the Journal of the preceding days business should have precedence over all other business that their claim in this respect was at all times granted Mr Crisp informed his brethren from New York that the rule was otherwise now. The Democrats have rules sufficient unto themselves.
The article notes the approach of spring elections and the need for capable officers to run the country. It mentions influential men shaping affairs, the burden on individuals pressed by demands, and the task of selecting the right person for the right place.
The Progress of the World editorial in the March Review of Reviews surveys the American political scene with candor. It features striking portraits of Grover Cleveland, Harrison, Blaine, Wanamaker, Fuller, Justice Bradley, Bland, Knox, and foreign figures such as Diaz, Garza, Foster, and portraits of Prince George, the Duke of Clarence, Anderley, De Freycinet, and Clemenceau, reflecting contemporary crises.
The prose argues against changing the Kangaroo Law to place County Election Board duties with County Clerks. It warns of partisan control and excessive cost and proposes a two member board with one from each major party to preserve fair performance for the people.
A Shade Creek couple obtained a marriage license despite concerns about mental capacity and social welfare. The minister refused to solemnize, while the Probate Judge’s law permits male aged eighteen and female seventeen to wed. The writer urges legislation to bar imbeciles and paupers from marriage to curb asylum populations and state costs.
Ohio boasted as a cradle of presidents and urged that McKinley be the Republican standard bearer in 1892. The piece extols his record as activist, soldier, and statesman and argues his ties to labor and national industry will secure broad support across the regions.
The 16th Ohio Volunteer Infantry spurs a Cumberland Gap monument plan to honor Civil War valor. Kentucky’s Mipp Lesporo reports spring work starting on a summit park overlooking Kentucky Tennessee and Virginia. Legislative action and sister states backing push the $1.5K appropriation and local fundraisers.
On this March fourth we claim that one year hence the United States will inaugurate a president. We predict with hopeful certainty that Hon William McKinley Jr will be chosen and assume executive authority on that notable day.
The newspaper appeals to new subscribers and old ones alike in arrears to pay up by year end. New subscribers will receive the Dictionary and the American Farmer, and any up-to-date subscriber in good standing will also qualify. The note promises the best county offer yet.
The obituary notes the death of a 76 year old farmer born March 14 1815 in Westmoreland County Pennsylvania who moved to Wayne County Ohio in 1819. He held 650 acres across several farms near New Pittsburg and died after a long Evangelical Lutheran church affiliation. He left a wife and ten children, twenty grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Ayer's hair Vigor promises a healthy scalp and glossy hair. It claims to prevent dandruff and dryness while supplying natural elements for beauty. The piece also mentions Simmons Liver Regulator and Cervantes proverb insights, plus a testimonial about Chamberlain's Cough Remedy from 1882 via J E Reewaint, Alton Kansas, with 0 cent bottles offered by Lauvach & Boyd.
Private sale near Wooster three and one half miles southeast on TV acres with sixteen acres woodland. Rest tillable, cistern at house, good well, buggy shed and nine room house with slate roof. Experimental farm nearby one and a half miles away. Will be sold at a bargain if sold soon by F Squire of Sam Mezier Wooster Ohio. English spavin liniment advertised by Laubach & Isayd druggists Wooster Ohio.
An advertisement from The Standard promotes sewing machines, repairs, and supplies. It notes the best sewing machine as a standard, availability at the Standard office near City Hall, second-hand machines for sale or rent, repairs at reasonable rates, and sale of needles oil and supplies.
Auction houses announce sale listings and advertising services while a mass endowment seeks representatives in Wooster and surrounding areas to form lodge chapters. A testimonial endorses Chamberlain's Eye and Diskin Ointment for salt rheum with local druggists selling the product.
Franklin notes include the death of Mrs J W Tate born 1859 in Apple Creek and funeral attendance. Other items report Mrs Sherrick improving, Joseph Fall ill, Frank Langell moving to Galena Illinois, Albert James selling and buying property, E F Wirt teaching No 6, No 3 school closing with tableaux and praise, Jacob Bowman’s death, a two year old colt’s death, Dr Baird moving to Craston, a literary society ending, and rising public sales in Old Wayne. Joe Tiddler reports.
George Paul of Philadelphia visited on business as several townsfolk looked at properties for sale. Mrs Daniel Zaring visits her daughter near Congress. Edward Gallagher and family of Fen ton Mich plan to move to Hoffman house this spring. Maggie Switzer of Johnson City Tenn visiting friends. Adam Brant sold the mill to Stucker Shrock I and will move to Christian Bishop house. Elizabeth Ledding of Chicago, former resident, died March 3 in Chicago aged 50, buried here after Lutheran church funeral with many visitors from Chicago and Massillon among others. The winter term of the Normal School ends March 16 with entertainment.
J M Sheppard will lose his school at Hul Lup next Friday. VY M Swinehart plans to apply fertilizer to young mortcans this coming summer. People are asked to meet at the school house Friday evening to nominate two school board candidates. Kenry Keam, formerly of Lopgress now inerry county, is visiting. Borough offices nominees set for Saturday afternoon March 19. The social party at W E Campbell's residence last Saturday was financially and socially successful. An entertainment by the primary department is planned for March 19 at Town Hall. Miss Mintme Wohlgamot’s schoolmates gave a surprise party last Tuesday. A Demurest concert will be held at Fair View schoolhouse Monday evening March 14 for Mrs. Robert J Patterson. Fair View school will close next Friday. W Istard taught a successful winter term. Opening the old road from Congress to Shade Creek will begin soon under township trustees.
Rev P Kelser of the M f Church opened revival meetings in Burbank last Wednesday evening. Mayor Weiser and several townspeople attended Wooster events as witnesses in the Shilling vs Griner case, which has prompted extensive legal discussion. Ed Stoner moved east of town, and John Cartaugh moved to Sterling. About 20 000 bushels of onions remain in Kean Warner Co warehouses near Lodi awaiting western contracts. Maple sugar season starts with many farmers opening camps and maple syrup trading in markets. N W Hower traveled to Cleveland to buy spring goods.
The PSA reports Republicans set a precinct primary on Wednesday March 16 1892 at Creston to select candidates for township offices to be voted on April 4 1892. Com Mellen urges voters to remember the plea and attend.
A young man moved in with J J Fraizer on February 20. The school term nears its end with plans for an entertainment. G W Spangler has been ill for a week or two. Miss Mary Keeney of Canaan has returned home after visiting Mrs Sarah E Armstrong. James Johnson of Huntingdon Indiana visited his mother last week at J K Johnson’s. Wayne Missionary society met at Mrs J McDonald’s on March 3. three new members joined and officers elected: President Mrs Ss E Armstrong, VP Miss Belle Armstrong, Secretary Mrs Frank Bearhart, Treasurer Miss Jeanie Armstrong. The group will aid Freedmen this year. next meeting is April at Mrs Bearhart’s.
Isa ac iough slowly improves from inflammatory rheumatism. Mrs Martha Kindig plans to move homeward this week. Auman bought the Hullinger property for 20 dollars and will move April 1. The Llivaveth Ihng family to relocate this spring. Mrs Llivaveth Ihng died March 2 and was buried March 4 at Lehfoan church. she was 68 years old. Funeral conducted by pastor Kaymab of Canaan with a passage from Psalms. DD I snyder praised as the Hill’s happiest man for two notable calves. The Democrats’ last item on the free list is praised as plenty and cheap. The Wooster Board of Education will visit Scow! No 3s. Eugene Thompson has gone to Ada to start a business and tend to his girl. One of Shilig’s belles to marry soon. Mr and Mrs Wo Fox moved to Shreve for a future home. Taylor plans a Barberton house for his son Howard. Emmet Manges is ill with mumps but improving. Maron Alton Alleman has been sent home but remains serious. Miss Meta Mcee and Miss Mary Acker visiting home. Kandabaugh brothers to stay another year on the Zereher eighty and Eason eighty. People’s College School to close next Friday with recitations. McKroy’s coat sale knocks prices. people refuse to bid. The Springville tour and grist sale last Saturday to mortgagee for about seven hundred dollars.
Mrs Gertis Allman hosted a Friday gathering on Nolds Ave to honor Mr John Bennett who will move to New Lisbon. Whist was the main entertainment with elegant refreshments. Guests included Miss Deer Botsford Beebe Gray Bryson and Messrs Hard Bennett McAfee Osborne and Robinson.
A reader notes admiration for a woman described as beautiful using Flora A. Jones' renowned J3rush of Ktoses facial product, purchased at Zimmerman's drug store.
An obscure bank report lists assets liabilities and capital elements including securities loans deposits and cash items. The document names Frost Castner as cashier and Rink as notary public with attestations of accuracy and date noted as March.
Eilas Snyder born in Stark County on February 19 1825 died of consumption February 27 1892 aged 67 years eight days. He married Sarah Lehman March 30 1848 and had twelve children. He and his wife joined the English Lutheran Church fifteen years ago and led a devout life. Services were held at Lehman Church by Rev G Cochel Smithville and other ministers.
A notice offers a two thousand dollar reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those involved. Readers are directed to contact the Republican Office for security inquiries and further details.
An ornate, garbled notice touts an upcoming spring sale of carpets in Wayne County. It promises a vast stock including velvets, tapestries, moquettes, and various patterns, with aggressive discounts and a focus on extensive assortments and low prices.
The Wayne County Board of Elections releases details on spring elections under state law. It directs clerks to issue certificates and provide guidance on voter eligibility, filing deadlines, and election logistics for town officers and wards.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe bids for printing and ballot-related work across multiple townships and precincts. The jumbled lines reference names, precincts, and recurring phrases about ballots and voting logistics, though many details are garbled.
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