21 Mar 1894
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1894
Page
1
Advertisement shows pricing for continuous insertions and special spaces with daily and monthly options. It lists per inch rates, discounts for annual contracts, and cash discounts, but the OCR is distorted making precise figures unclear. It notes charges like 5 cents per inch and 60 cents for subsequent insertions, with periods and phrases typical of late-19th or early-20th century classifieds.
Advertisement rates listed by Daily Republican and Weekly Republican for run off paper spaces. Rates include 20 cents per inch for 100 inches and 18 cents for 1915 inches with 40 inches at 25 cents per inch. Special positions available, changes by agreement for advertiser benefit.
The piece argues every Wooster business should be represented in every issue to attract trade and prove Wooster as a lively, progressive town. It notes reduced advertising rates, urges cooperation, and frames papers as essential to town growth while stressing plain business over charity. Also mentions Costa Rica clerical campaigners and Thiel, expelled 1844, as political headlines.
The piece notes Illinois political stakes with Cook County balancing 12 odd numbered Senate districts amid a faulty apportionment, while 1894 senators will serve to 1898 and cast votes for a U.S. Senator in 1907 and 1895. It also warns cigar makers nationwide face hardship from a tariff bill crafted by three Senators, provoking widespread industry opposition.
A sample ad copy extols Tuk, Wheely Republican and nevervixiday as top Wayne County papers offering extensive local news. It touts low cost with 4 year advance payment and 62 issues of each paper, claiming great value and overview for Wayne County homes.
The speaker criticizes continued import dependence on raw materials and an internal revenue tax increase from $3 to 35 per thousand on cigars, arguing it raises production costs for homemade cigars and labels it a flaw in Democratic leadership.
The Western Rural recounts the butter industry rise in northern Illinois led by Kigin, praising Wooster’s creamery expansion. It notes Orrville’s plan shift to a full Wooster creamery and butter plant, urging collaboration and local farmer investment to meet rising demand.
A Wooster meeting approved canvassers to promote a creamery with a 250 cow minimum and potential local industries. The Wooster Board proposed joining the Ohio State Chamber of Commerce, citing reform of the Mergenthaler tax and financial health, while delinquents were urged to settle dues.
Democratic Corporation mayor Charles Wilent and councilmen John F Stith David Smetzer T M Sterling and clerk Ed Smetzer with treasurer Joe Om eray street commissioner AC Hunter water works trustees George Carl Board of Education L Wilent Wee Denny Township Justice of the Peace John Udall trustee George Lehman clerk D Manson Jr assessor Neal Aylesworth constable Jacob Franks Republican Corporation mayor EG Oldroyd councilmen B J Fryer Perry Greeger Jacob Keister clerk Thomas Hall treasurer W Eliott water works trustee J S Keys Board of Education I Izeneberg Henry Teagle Township Justice of the Peace Wm Porter Gig Prairie clerk John Palmer trustee David Alliman assessor S d Fryer constable Al Woods
Joan Nold of New York, a veteran horsebuyer, purchased 22 horses in Wayne Holmes Ashland Richland and Tuscarawas counties. The lot, averaging 1800 pounds, was bought for New York brewers, shipped via Wells Fargo from Ashland to New York, costing 140 dollars. John Lemon also shipped a high-weight group from Millersburg.
A historical ad warns malaria and fevers stalk readers. It touts Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a thorough anti poison to the plasma and a remedy to guard against chills, remittent fevers, ague, dyspepsia, rheumatism, kidney issues, and other ailments. It urges avoiding quinine and promotes Bitters as tastier and less objectionable.
A Wadsworth youth wandered near the N and O yards at Sterling County on Sunday March 4 after being abandoned by companions. A skull fracture left him near death. he was sent home to Wadsworth for treatment. Wm Peart of Akron also jumped from a N P and C train at West Salem, chilled severely and only recently able to converse with attendants.
Weixelbaum publisher of the Wooster Journal sells to the Canton Velkszeitung Co the goodwill and subscription list. The new owners will forward the Wooster Journal to all subscribers for now. Weixelbaum keeps the office at Wooster and will move to Lima to partner with his brother Adolph on the Lima Courier.
State Board of Health fears an epidemic of smallpox after a circular from secretary Dr. C. O. Probst to Health Officer Dr. J. W. Lehr notes U S outbreaks and warns tramps in jails may spread disease. It urges physicians checks and vaccination for lodgers to reduce danger.
A lengthy Dowell court docket lists numerous cases in the Court of Common Pleas, including August Shibley versus Wra Shibley and Andrew Dike versus Lewis Geigey. includes probate proceedings, guardian appointments, sale bills, final accounts, and inventories with hearings set for April and March. Notable entries cover executors, administrators, guardians, and multiple miscellaneous administrative actions. Also notes the sudden death of Mrs Mathoit, mother of A C Matheit, aged eight, in the Wooster area.
Michigan Minnesota and Maine reports from March 12 indicate Republican victories in many town and village elections. Augusta Maine elected Charlies A. Milikeo mayor by 340 over Moses Leighton as Republicans swept six of seven wards. Biddeford and several towns shifted to GOP wins. In Minnesota contests, Republicans carried Hutchinson Fairmount Caledonia Dawson Hyonsville Winthrop Long Prairie and Hancock while Democrats won Arlington and Populists Hengning. Northted saw ex chairman Joel lhat mold chosen mayor after a bitter contest by 257 votes.
A listing of warranty deeds and quitclaim transfers across Wooster, Dalton, Sugar Creek, Canaan, Plain, Franklin, Congress, and other townships. Entities include Win Galloway, Kuva Ridd, WOOOM, Car rie McCundey, GG McCauley, Samuel Haker, Susan Currell, Elizabeth Van Meter, Martha Smedley, Edward Gra Luu, D Y Roebuck, Jacob Stauffer, John W McVicker, Barton Ginter, and others. Deeds cover parcels from 0.25 to 34.0 acres with values ranging up to 1,000 dollars and more.
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