13 Mar 1884
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1884
Page
1
The text portrays a dramatic scene with Orville and Cornelia entangled in a closet scare and a hospital patient rush. Family tensions erupt as Orville, presumed dead, awakens and reconciles with Cornelia, while relatives debate debts, marriage, and future.
In a tense family scene Miss Rashleigh swears she will not see her betrothed again as she discards her ring. Grandmother Rashleigh defends family quilts and status, while Cornelia resists marriage and faces gossip as Orville Spear’s disappearance fuels town talk and Mrs Spear’s worry.
Elizabeth Richards, an Orthodox Friends member born in this city, died at her Wilmington home. She ran a private Philadelphia school for 25 years then opened a Wilmington school, teaching for 54 years. She never disclosed her age, and one associate claims she was 105.
A garbled New York scene shows a character attempting to pay for a trivial item but encountering a proprietor who dismisses it. The man responds with a cryptic biblical line about casting bread upon the waters, then exits without further words.
A historical overview outlines the admission process at the Royal Academy. Candidates must present specified drawings or models and, if deemed meritorious, enter a two month probation. Progression leads through painting and life drawing studios, with specialists and curators guiding study and exhibitions.
The report surveys tithes in Utah, church edifice values in Indiana, and minister salaries. It notes Moody's London meetings drawing thousands, Minnesota’s large Sunday schools, low native illiteracy in Massachusetts, Bowdoin College trial by jury for discipline, and the Methodist Centennial plans in Baltimore with 3.5 million members and $70 million in property.
Syme, a banker and treasurer of the Overman, urged a friend to buy Overman stock in a moment of weakness. The purchase triggered a furious rush, with brokers driving up prices as Syme faced a 190,000 loss for stock he had not intended to buy. The episode, chronicled by the San Francisco Chronicle, highlights reckless speculation.
The writer recalls an evening訪 twilight visit from Mr Jones the critic who lambasted their Congres correspondence. They vow to persist despite bruising praise and share村 reflections on village literary life and school events with Mr Crews leaving for Smithton Pa and others caretaking local duties.
Physicians astonished as Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption and throat and lung diseases cures patients deemed incurable, prompting many to review their duties. Trial bottles offered at Laubach Donnelly Drug Store. Regular size $1.00. The President has sent the Civil Service Commission report to Congress.
Advertisement notes a four day cure for urinary affections and kidney diseases priced at $1 at Truggists Ohio Depot. It lists MOD PARK & SONS of Cincinnati Ohio and mentions a February public debt reduction of about $2,000,000.
An advertisement extols Parker’s Gin ger Tonic as a remedy bringing life and vigor where other medicines fail. It claims the drink’s popularity ranges widely as invalids and emigrants in Montreal suffer hardships and cold.
An advertisement promotes Well's Health Renewer as a tonic for nervous debility and generative weakness with a price of one dollar at Ohio Depot in Cincinnati Ohio. The text also reports a fatal shooting of Moses M Ellock a Richmond Virginia merchant by his son.
Fragmented ad style copy notes a nationwide cold and a balm claim for nasal relief. It mentions Bi chen gi ointment for nostrils and a mock health warning about a feverish head. A New Jersey Democratic State Convention date is listed for May 14. Naval cadets Jastremaki Parker and Maxey are dismissed for hazing.
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