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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1895
Page
3
The piece critiques rising April deficits totaling 9.1 million with a 38.7 million shortfall in receipts and a 45 million year end gap, laments government budgetary slack, and questions fiscal promises. It discusses Nicaragua England ties, canal policy objections, potential site moves for H B Camp works, and rail transport shifts favoring electric lines over steam. It cites Thomas F. Bayard and Monroes doctrine context.
Wooster Commandery No. 48 Knights Templar held a special May Day conclave with a ladies reception. A silk flag bearing Wooster’s name was presented by the ladies and accepted by Eminent Commander James B Minier. The event featured a patriotic speech, a banquet, and a tribute salad bowl for the late Sir Knight Ell W Botsford, with attendees from Shreve Orrville Smithville and beyond.
The Travellers' Club held a closing meeting with members, husbands, and friends in Mrs Jacobrick's home. Readings, songs, a club history, and a three course menu entertained despite Mrs Todd's illness. The program blended light entertainment with a theatrical tableaus and witty skits reflecting Italian settings.
Tuomas BE Peckinpavang of Cleveland writes April 29 1889 to Wooster Commandery declining visit due to business. He thanks the Commandery for the Past Commander's jewel and cherishes memories of his term as first Eminent Commander and praises the ladies for their contributions to its advancement. Long live Wooster Commandery.
The Akron Beacon discusses Ohio's agricultural experiment station near Wooster, noting its costly setup, taxpayer funding, and mixed success. Wayne county offered $85,000 to attract the site, bond issues faced constitutional challenges, and ongoing plans seek further construction and farming tests. The article praises the station’s greenhouses and insect studies, while acknowledging limited funds and future expansion goals.
Akron Beacon reports social notes from April 29 detailing Miss May Taggart's Wooster cousins visit with games and music, a large lanch, and a sendoff. Geo Krieger Jr. and Nettie Henderson wed in Wooster with family attendance. Miss Wilson Mock's 50th anniversary surprise. Willie Gregs' 21st birthday party on East South Street with dancing and supper. Catherine McAnaney honored by friends at West Larwill Street with a large gathering of local youth. events include serenades, gifts, and thanks to hosts, reflecting a bustling community calendar.
An Apple Creek correspondent recounts a soap swindle where buyers paid one dollar for soap and expected a 57-piece dish set that never arrived. The writer criticizes swindlers and urges citizens to patronize trustworthy local businesses. Also notes reduced rail fares for Michigan-bound Home-seekers’ excursion via Pennsylvania Lines on May 7 with a 20 day return limit.
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