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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1892
Page
2
The piece discusses local funding for a railroad right of way, tariff policy debates centered on the McKinley bill, and broader economic concerns. It references Tennessee weather, government revenue, and political figures including Senator Hill, Ohio supervisors, and Grover Cleveland in a period of national economic dispute.
The piece rails at a Farmers Alliance upheaval sweeping U S politics from Ocala Florida and abroad. It accuses reform zealots of driving a revolution against the Republican Party and urges Republican farmers to stay aligned with their old party amid calls by Livingston of Georgia to unite with the Democratic forces.
The article discusses Russia's claim to sole seal fishing rights in Alaskan waters and whether the United States and Britain should join arbitration. It questions recognition of any arbitration decision and urges the U.S. Senate to heed the former empire’s wishes, emphasizing Russia’s intent to protect its title and demand a hearing.
The National Conference of Charities and Correction presses modern, science based methods to reform crime and pauperism. Its annual meeting in Denver and subsequent sessions welcome all, no salaried officers, open to all with equal voice. Inquiries to Alexander Johnson, Secretary, Indianapolis.
Ohio Baker editor and proprietor of the Wadsworth Banner is named to the office of financial officer of the Soldiers Home at Xenia Ohio. He is described as bright active and worthy. The state has secured a good office for him.
It claims that healthful climates are not the extremes but sudden changes in temperature pose risks. The remedy is described as invigorating the system so temperature changes rarely bring injurious results.
A 1892 appeal from Joan Woterr as chair of the Russian Famine Relief Committee urges U S farmers to donate aid to famine-stricken central and southern Russia. It cites Ukraine-like shortages, hunger, and pestilence, notes ships and mills aiding relief, and directs gifts to the Red Cross at 742 Fourteenth Street Washington D C.
Property lies three and a half miles southeast of Wooster consisting of about sixteen acres woodland with the rest tillable. Fences are mostly good, cisterns and wells are sound. Includes bank barn buggy shed and an elegant nine room house with modern buildings and a new roof. The Experimental farm is nearby on the same road within one and a half miles. Sale offers a bargain through Sam Meviar Wooster Ohio and GEO Missen Kent Portage County.
Republican slate filed with Clerk Applebaugh by Chairman Everly and Secretary Newkirk lists Wooster City and Township candidates across five wards and two townships. Names include War man Warren and Bryson in First Ward, Wilhelm and Miler in Second Ward, Baird and Law in Third Ward, Benz and Barnard in Fourth Ward, Hill and Blandford in Fifth Ward, plus township officials Forker, Foss, and Iershberger.
If Democrats show little interest in the election like their primary, Republicans may sweep on April 4. Polls recorded fewer than two hundred votes amid a spirited contest between Ht R Messmore and Alvinzi Cunningham for Water Works Trustee. The successful candidates include TEF Peckinpaugh for Board of Education and Harvey Messmore for Water Works Trustee, along with ward councilors and assessors across five wards. Township ticket lists trustee M W Glasgo and clerk Richard Adkins with assessor John McNulty.
The report lists no nomination for Assessor in the Fifth Ward Curneltiwan race. In the Township, Nathaniel Mowery is the Wet Trustee, with James Penick as Clerk and Jotu A White as Assessor.
Wm Y Landis with Sinclair Clappey form a new undertaking partnership in the city. They boast a complete outfit including a funeral car and ambulance and plan prompt night or Sunday calls from the City Hall area. Landis stays in the furniture trade opposite the City Hall. Zimmermans drug store offers a pimples cure bottle at 75 cents. Mrs N M Peters testimonials on Chamberlains Pain Balm for rheumatism included. Local notices mention Akron hardware location and South Akron development.
An 19th century fragment advertises one hundred acres for sale in Frankhill township on a new Mortland to Millbrook road. It promotes sewing machines and supplies, patent remedies, wall paper, and animal cures by Laubach & Boyd Druggists Wooster, with various hardware and farm goods notices.
The Sterling mill owned by P. M. Good is repaired and will soon grind flour. Dr N. Dawson moved into the McNeal property. John Lookahaugh Jr. improves slowly after confinement. District No. 10 school run by Dan Loreaux closed last week. J J Gish and daughter Bessie of Rittman visited the Gersingers. Milton Republicans nominate A Grant Sheets for justice, John Derbie for clerk, Norman Chaflin for constable, Harvey Haun for assessor 2d precinct, Peter Smith for assessor 1st precinct, Fred Blankenhorn.
Fragments show moves, visits, and local happenings. Prof McConnell and family plan to settle near Jefferson next week while Aaron Dague moves toward the Armstrong farm in D C on Wednesday. George Settle reports a sale last Wednesday and plans to move to his farm east of Wayne Church. A benefit collection for Russians is set for next Sabbath at Wayne Church.
The presentation speech by Sill Hill expressed scholars wishes that the book be a teacher and guide to the teacher, reflecting on a long term of mutual learning. The parting marked a trying time as teacher and scholars, once together for five terms, closed the evening term of school.
Residents report property purchase on con street with occupancy after April first. Local gatherings include a sewing party at James Skeey’s residence and a primary-department program in town hall with praise for scholars and teachers. School-board candidates Musser and Vault, Litiven and others nominated for borough offices. Wedding of Campbell and White draws relatives and guests. Democrats nominate candidates for mayor and other posts. Community events cover marriages, council races, and civic engagements across Medina County.
To the officers and members of Wooster Lodge No 421.00.1, resolutions of respect are prepared for the death of Brother Abram Jolliff. The lodge expresses sympathy to the bereaved family and directs mourning in the Judge room for thirty days, with a copy sent to the County papers.
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