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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1865
Page
3
Orders have been issued to close the Provost Marshal offices and recruiting stations as rapidly as possible. No more reports will be forwarded and no more deserters will be arrested. The directive targets the rapid winding down of operations across Provost Marshal facilities.
There is much excitement at the Star Building as crowds gather to buy Lilly & Cowan cheap groceries. Sugars teas coffee and every item in their line are advertised as good and cheap. Read their advertisement and call to see.
Advertisement shows bonewitz emrich co open a new bank on West Liberty Street Wooster to do general banking business. The article notes the partners are prominent Wayne County citizens and predicts solid local business. It also mentions a Memphis steamboat explosion killing about 1500 including prisoners. No reliable count of Wayne County soldiers aboard. Details hoped for in next issue.
A local notice reminds readers that every individual must report to the assessor under the new Revenue law. Failure to report incurs a fine. The paper reiterates that the published provisions are correct and should be followed.
Mr J R Bowman acts as agent for the Stafford Cultivator seen at Ely's Exchange Wooster. The machine is praised as best for rapid thorough cultivation of corn and row crops. Inventor cites key aims: thorough work simple operation easy draft and reduced manual labor. Farmers urged to inspect the Cultivator and contact Bowman.
A full length steel portrait of President Lincoln from J. C. Buttre New York is praised as the finest likeness yet published. Brady’s Imperial Photograph is cited as the source and Leonard J. Barker promotes viewing the portrait, with days to visit Wooster or at A. C. McMillan’s office when Barker is away.
The Rev J H Mac ElRev at Lincoln obsequies extols the late President as benevolent and steadfast in perilous times. He contrasts abolitionist and proslavery factions, lauds emancipation, and urges support for Andrew Johnson to lead a victorious nation under divine providence. He denounces Buchanan and rebels, praises Lincoln as Moses-like, and calls for eternal vigilance and punitive justice.
Ferneken and Bro have removed their confectionery to a new store room opposite the American House and now offer expanded space to accommodate the public. Recent buildings provide ample room to carry on all branches in the best style.
General Order No 4 directs a Court of Inquiry of commandants from each Company of the 52d O N G to meet at the Wooster Court House on Saturday May 12 1885 at 10 AM for the trial of absentees from the muster of the preceding month. Delinquents must appear to present excuses. the court will determine their validity. J H Carr Col Comdg Reg Our Young Folks prints a juvenile monthly praised for its suitable content. The May issue features installments of Mayna Reid Mrs Browne and Cerleton stories a rhymed boy’s captivity sketch The Railroad by Gail Mamlos details about Camp Douglas and puzzles and charades Ticknor Fields Boston.
Notice recounts the deaths of Edwin Larwill Jr of Chatham Canada West who died at Fort Wayne Indiana on Hazarday March 25 1885 and Emma P Smith of Wooster Ohio who died in Geneseo Til on April 2 1865 after a three week illness at age about 22. Emma spoke of death with faith and requested prayer as she faced final hours and sang a hymn praising God.
New York markets report dull steady trade across staples. Wheat weak with mixed prices. corn scarce and firmer. oats weak and nominal. Cotton dull late, flour soft, sugar quiet, molasses dull. Provisions show pork heavy, butter steady, cheese moderately sought. Agricultural goods listed include wheat, corn, rye, clover, timothy, flaxseed, beans, potatoes, dried fruits, peanuts, hams and lard, butter, cheese, wood, salt, and cotton.
Gold opened at 1454 with volatility as it moved to 145% then 1444 by late morning. Jay Cooke reports 7 30 loan subscriptions totaling 5 175 900 with Cincinnati 800 000 and Chicago 160 000 among others. Boston led with 1 000 000 in subscriptions and 3 625 individuals subscribed at 50 and 100 dollars.
An old time promotional piece touts Dr D H Bealye's Liquid Catarrk Remedy as a cure for catarrh before it reaches the lungs. It argues the treatment can save parents from dread life destroying illness by curing throat and lung infection.
April 29 report shows strong wool sales with prices rising 5 to 7 cents per pound for desirable grades. Domestic sales reach 4,250 pounds across various lots, including Minnesota, Wisconsin, New York, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and other regions, with fleece, carpet, and extra pulled grades cited.
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