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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1894
Page
4
A snapshot of Wayne County events from Wooster: election matters and ballots discussed by the Wayne County Board of Deputy Supervisors of Elections with E. B. Eshelme, R. E. Lucas, Isaac Pontins, and others. bids opened for printing and engraving for the April election. Local notes include weather, hydrant repairs, pickle factory acreage, and several Wayne County residents and businesses referenced in news briefs.
A fragment reports that due to a business change Dr A. L. Stapfield could not fulfill the contract. The Board of Deputy Supervisors of Election signed the notice and awarded the contract to H. P. Gravatt & Co as the next highest bidder.
A thunderstorm hit early this morning shattering a locust tree two feet in diameter at Armstrong's farm five miles north of Wooster. The tree broke into splinters, scattering debris over two acres and leaving scarce a post. Nearby, street slop cleared on the north side while the south remained wet and icy. George C. Crouse from Apple Creek planned to move in but will wait until 87 panes of glass are replaced.
A Massillon district coal operators letter published March 13 accuses an archaic agreement of being arbitrary and seeks to justify higher differentials by citing 1891 and 1892 figures. James Mullins from Wooster objects, noting vast changes in trade since those years and questioning the relevance of old data.
In Common Pleas court the jury found for Artion Geiselman against Central Ohio Buggy Co on breach of warranty in buggy sale awarding 147.10 with Adair & Adair and W Funck for defendants. Judge Dowell paused jurors until Monday as court also heard Clapper v Buchwalter regarding Orrville lot sale by decedent administrator.
A damaged letter from an eightyearold girl in Ashland County describes herself as Dark Eyes with dark hair and a mustachelike appearance. She mentions a family farm of 190 acres east of town and asks to be acquainted, noting warmth and quiet in her surroundings and a request for companionship.
In Pirtastne Virginia on March 14 the Central Board of Education refused funds to pay Sisters of Charity teaching in the 34th ward public school. The nuns, disgusted, quit tonight but plan to resume in the parochial school building.
Wayne County citizens from Royalton Copley Bath Richfield Brecksville Parma and Summit and Cuyahoga counties met to back a planned electric railway from Cleveland to Akton aiming to make West Richfield a central shipping hub. A committee was named to recruit private capital and provide funds if possible. H J Gray, Martin Dodge, and Gen. Hurst spoke at the meeting with another session planned soon.
Wooster residents and visitors are active with many travels and duties. Miss Madge Armor visits Millsburg. Capt. Eddy returns from Ohio trip. postmaster Clement Steinmetz appointed at Marshallville. Beavers Falls man Newton Leyds visits Wooster relatives. numerous visits to Massillon Orrville Mansfield and Detroit noted.
Per x Bachar fe at Larwill street Yaby Wooster appears in esterday s list of pensions reissted Goodfor the faithful latter earlier L B Bolas will go to Dalton next week to put finishing touches on wagons for Albert Wetters circus verts a C ester will leave at noon Sunday for on York city where she will reside with her sister Mia John Wagner Dr J McMurray of Shreve died on Friday of a complication of diseases He was a soninlaw of Mortimet Moon former resident of Wooster Hugo Lindgren is down from Cleveland on business Mr L has decided not to open a store in Wooster but has secured a final dom on Cedar avenue Cleveland P A Itzel of Canton foreman of the Ft Wayne K BR gang of stone masons will take up his real dance in Wooster having ranted property on South Buckeye street Wm Widder editor of the Volks Zeitung Canton and Daniel Naumann business event of the paper were in the city ay Mr Widder informs us that they will discontinue the Wooster Journal intending to send the Volks Zeitung to the Journal subscribers It is their intention to pay special attention to Wayne county news that will be of interest to Germans
Wooster Shale Brick and Clay Co moves fast with site staking by City Engineer Kirkwood. Machinery contracts set, clay from Myers farm vitrifies, and loose bricks already shipped to Bucyrus and Canton for testing. Experts praise the bricks as hard and heavy, rivaling top city samples as Wooster aims for quality supremacy.
An 88 year old Akron man, Elmer Tarr, arrested Thursday night in Lima for posing as a United States officer and extorting farmers who sold cider without a license. Tarr, also known as E A Freeman, was taken to Cleveland jail. Penalty ranges from one to five years. The case, tied to a prior report, involves a staged tax and license scheme. Tarr had worked for Western and Southern Life Insurance and was rumored to hold an assistant superintendent title.
At Wooster's Omo Agricultural Experiment Station 24 steers are fed a common ration with half receiving added gluten oil meal and the other half linseed oil meal. After 40 days the gluten group gained 11.9 lb per 100 lb dry matter while the linseed group gained 10.2 lb. A wheat meal vs corn meal comparison shows eight steers on wheat gaining 11.5 lb per 100 lb dry matter versus 10.3 lb for those on corn, a lead of over 11 percent. The trial continues for another forty days.
Reports from the Canton area note Hudson plans a car wheel and axle factory. Tiffin Sndath glassworks burned with losses estimated at 75000 and insured for 50000. Scotch Ridge residents back a 315000 town bond to lure Acme Shoe Co. Also, widow Susan Miller in Holmes County inherits 600000 from an English uncle.
Orrville and nearby towns report fires near factories and mills, property repairs, and local governance notes. Mentions Creston brick plant contract, Wheeled by England Seville, Shaw and Wideman bank sale, and Orrville water works bond purchase. Plus family visits, marriages, a fatal arm injury, and state tax-like notices.
Ashland Times reports Ashland residents returning from Wooster visits. Wooster guests include Mary Hartman visiting sister Megrew in Ashland, Christ Schiagel and wife visiting Easton, and Henry Marshall with family guests of Joe Marshall. Other notes include jury duty for Judge Armor, Mrs I N Weers visiting Millersburg Apple Creek and Waysburg, and various social calls among Wooster residents with nearby towns.
Fragmentary report shows a hopeful sign and garbled text about Democrats presenting themselves at a Saturday primary and seeking voting access, with mentions of a possible shift toward Republican alignment. Readable elements include a sign and references to voters, but details are unclear due to OCR damage.
Mel Burbank, March 1894, reports a heated discussion on the Wilson bill and free trade, noting votes likely cast by Confederacy loyalists and veterans. The column critiques Democratic control, highlights penalties for ballot fraud, and recalls President Harrison’s judicial appointments while referencing Mary Elizabeth Lease and Kansas grape ambitions.
Ex congressman L. Jackson of New Castle charged in Pittsburg Dispatch that Southern lawmakers behind Wilson favor moderate wages for workers to keep them manageable. He cited Governor Tillman of South Carolina and family ties shaping politics, contrasting Southern control with Northern politics and noting Pension fallout and dynastic influence in the South.
A Cleveland dispatch reports Congressman Richards aiding a Republican replacement at the Millersburg postoffice amid partisan tension. Postmaster Henry G White, editor of Holmes County Republican, faced criticism for caustic anti administration remarks as Cleveland weighed editor selections and a Democratic replacement. White’s term ends March 21, 1896, with the office paying $1,400 annually.
Aurora Illinois March 14 Mrs Julia Sprague learns from the Pension Department in Washington that her late husband Horatio Sprague of the Second Massachusetts Infantry is deemed dead and his veteran pension claim is rejected despite proof of disability service and destitution Local charities consider raising funds to send Sprague to Washington to contest the decision.
A 25 cent Simmons Liver Regulator powder ad promotes relief from indigestion and discomfort. It suggests taking dry on the tongue or made into tea, calling it pleasant and quick acting with two strong recommendations.
The midwinter fair at San Francisco and other attractions beyond the Rockies are accessible to travelers with limited means as the round trip rate is reduced via Pennsylvania Lines. Travelers from Chicago and St. Louis may choose several routes with return limits for a satisfactory stay. Details from Van Dusen, Chief Assistant General Passenger Agent, Pittsburgh, PA.
The 1894 Wooster and Wayne county Masonic directory is issued complete and well prepared. Akron Commandery Knights Templar observes Ascension day. Wooster Temple of Pythian Sisters hosts social next Thursday at 2 pm. An Irland Army rep from Wayne County will join for state encampment prep.
The readable parts describe a health topic with references to medicines and various names. Details are fragmentary and do not form a coherent report. The piece mentions medical items and possible names but lacks a clear event or outcome.
Ohio lawmakers debate the woman suffrage bill with strong opposition from some female supporters and male allies. The measure fails by a slim vote as supporters lament the loss and opponents cite societal roles. Capable speakers including Mrs Hartwell and Mr Bell argue the case amid a crowded chamber and noisy spectators.
Listing notes a southern bound timetable from Cleveland to Columbus with limited intermediate stops and Pullman service. Mentions connections at Greville and West No for Canton Youngstown and Pittsburgh routes, naming Charl H Rockwell as passenger agent and Columbus traffic manager details.
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