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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1897
Page
4
A survey of editorials touches on health policy in Ohio cities, Cuban war acts, and the sugar trust controversy led by Claus Spreckels. It notes calls for reform, McKinley’s Grant ceremonies remarks, and praise for the late general as a model of steadfast leadership amid national turmoil.
A Globe-Democrat staffer recounts strong support among planters and residents from Cairo to Vicksburg for a levee system, favoring a permanent, world-class engineering solution and a government invitation to top engineers to craft a winning plan.
An 1860s era reunion scene in New York features Mrs Jefferson Davis beside Mrs Ulysses Grant on the platform during a grand Grant monument ceremony. The narrative recalls Longstreet and Confederate leaders while praising Union unity and patriotic sentiment across divided ranks. The address urges reconciliation, remembrance, and steadfast loyalty to the Union flag.
Special to Wooster Republican William J Deboe was elected U S Senator by the Kentucky Legislature on the final ballot. Deboe led 11 votes to 12 for Martin and 1 for Jones as Blackburn’s supporters abstained on the closing ballot of the prolonged contest.
A four year old girl in Wadsworth was badly bitten by a mad dog while playing in the yard. Marshal Vanderboot rushed to her aid, fired on the attacking dog, which then fled toward town, later killing other dogs. The incident follows reports of rabid dogs near Portage and the Cuyahoga river, intensifying fears of hydrophobia after animals ran unrestrained in neighboring areas.
Mr. Cutting of Wooster, a railroad contractor, arrived Monday to move scrapers to Beach City. Construction starts in 10 days, building a 10 mile line to Applecreek in four months under a coal field contract. The route goes from Wooster to Ashland via the end, then to Wooster, finishing from the clay plant to Wooster.
Prof Clauda Da via and wife of the University of Wooster visited their parents. Davis and wife, last Saturday. Hayesville letter Prof Yocum returned from a two weeks visit with his brother at Wooster. Lew Yocum and family and Miss Lee spent Friday and Saturday in Wooster. Olivenbourg letter The Rev James Houston contemplates moving his family to Wooster now a short time. They have always been a great help to our village and we are very sorry to have them leave.
Harrison a farmer of Xrabklin township filed a deed of assignment at 8 o'clock this morning to Judge Isdao Johneon. It covers parts of sections 23 and 24 including the east half of the southeast quarter and the west half of the southwest quarter with homestead exemptions reserved. The assignment totals 246 acres.
Dr W F Derr told a Fredericksburg friend he saw a mysterious air barque last night and described it like the city papers. When asked if others saw it he replied that he saw it himself and doubted anyone else would believe the tale.
John Crisp, Republican, and A T Paige, Democrat, named as Akron city commissioners after a series of filings. Judge Anderson and Mayor Young presided over applicant reviews while Samuel Hoover, 76, died in Soldiers' Home Dayton. Hoover served in the Mexican War and Rebellion and was former Williamsburg postmaster and Blair County treasurer. He later lived in Mabillon with his son JJ.
A local incident at Dalton involves a dispute near the grocery and bakery area. unclear details describe a disturbance affecting buses and commerce. No injuries reported. Further reporting needed to confirm participants and outcome.
In a Reforlican letter from Smithville a rare item is shared: a copy of the Wooster and Wayne Spectator dated August 27, 1825. It notes Constant Lake’s death near Wooster and lists ads, foreign news, and a four page weekly section. The piece mentions publishers Clingan and growth of early local journalism.
A Wednesday social season feature shows the C Y G club hosting about 20 friends in Miss Houghs rooms Foss and Lee block with decorated spaces a short program and music by club members two hosts at a punchbowl and a lunch at 11 pm plus birthday celebrations for Mabel Peffer the gatherings included many named attendees and the High School Mandolin Club providing musical entertainment concluding with guests departing after games and chat noting the evening's social joy and reluctance to part.
University notes from Wooster and surrounding regions highlight Rev C W Caldwel and J W Romleb visiting family in Bloomington and Butler county respectively. Cadmus Odor appointed clerk in the post office department. Will Mesker leaves school for a position at the Experiment Station. several students receive honors at Rush Medical Colleges and at the Presbyterian General Assembly planning visit to Wooster. Prominent faculty members W Z Bennett named honorary member. Westminster College elects president E P Sharpe. Shady Side Academy head John C Sharpe joins.
The paper lists events from several districts: Mrs. D. Naftzgar on the Burbank board, Arbor Day at Dalton schools planting 35 trees with music and speaking, Dr. Dawson elected cood director at Sterling for a third term, and three women voting. West Moscow hosts military drama nights April 30 and May 1. Saltcreek township will diploma seven graduates Naud Amiet Mary Yoder Paul Marthy Wilbur Derr Wm Fisher Harry Grow A Orrgiller. Loudonville reports 21 graduates with eight out-of-town students and foreign pupils under Boxwell law bringing in over $500 yearly. Sugarcreek township elects J. W. Erwin president and a slate of board members. annual levy of 3000 split among funds. Ohio Supreme Court rules teacher elections are invalid if clerks fail to record voting names. Dalton post office: Howard Jameson to occupy Gardiner building in D A Mower space.
Ministers gathered in Reedsburg Ohio on April 27 1697 for mutual fellowship and discussion. A temporary organization formed with Hartmanns president and Recard secretary. Afternoon session set semi annual meetings with Jeromerville July 34. Programs included sermons planning and interchange of opinions with strong focus on preparation and biblical light.
Local items report residents moving homes and farms in Orrville Sterling and Creston including Ed Amatatz relocating to Creston and C W Hoover moving into the Jake Holliway farm. Dalton Jacobs district gains eleven telephone instruments while Barberton livestock shipments begin from Creaton. Birthdays Mrs H Johnson in Sterling and a 64th celebration noted. marriages include Ballard Myers and Hattie Fetzer.
On the second and third Mondays and Tuesdays each month until May 18 1897 the Cleveland Akron and Columbus Railway will sell one way settlers tickets at very low rates to South Southeast or Southwest points. Write to or see any A and O Wy agent or the undersigned for fare details trip particulars and ticket limits. O P Daly General Passenger Agent Cleveland Q Subscribe for Dari Rery Edition.
A grand pageant marks the dedication of General Grant’s monumental tomb in Riverside Park. The event honors the Union and commemorates Grant’s memory with a vast parade, speeches, and naval displays, while detailing the old and new tombs and Riverside surroundings.
Riverside Park New York April 28 witnessed a monumental tribute to Ulysses S Grant as the nation gathered for the tomb dedication. President McKinley and Mrs Grant appeared with leaders from across the country as a grand military pageant processed past the gray monument. The ceremony featured a solemn address by General Porter and a renewed pledge of national pride as the widow and family watched in quiet reverence. Thepageant included regulars, national guardsmen, Grand Army veterans, and Civil War veterans as warships glimmered along the river and the crowd saluted the heroes who once served.
Reports link banker John S Sheldon of Lodi Ill to a wide financial crash that closed the town bank and unsettled four leading firms. He faced possible criminal action or penitentiary as heirs and creditors clashed over multiyear earnings and stock sales. The turmoil touched school trustees and estates valued up to 250000 dollars amid family disputes over a Chicago estate. Separately a Washington statement says war department will grant equal chapel access at West Point and other academies to all denominations on the same terms.
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