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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1895
Page
1
The Republican invites reporters from Wayne County and surrounding areas to contribute news. Writers should include full home and mailing addresses, date, town name, and post office. Unpublished names require consent. Submit themes first, promptly for Tax Weekly Republican by Tuesday noon.
The piece surveys looming presidential prospects for Harrison, Ohio Republicans backing both metals, and a Minneapolis platform declaration. It references Grover Cleveland's stance, tariff law battles, Meade, Thurman as a possible Ohio governor candidate, grain market volatility, and speculation about British occupation of Corinto with Cleveland’s alleged knowledge.
In a restrained address across Europe the speaker offered no firm plan for a stable two-metal ratio, refusing any scheme to maintain parity between gold and silver. No further proposals were presented beyond dismissing the feasibility of a fixed bimetallic exchange.
The piece discusses Justice Harlan's income tax speech as a potential presidential bid by dissidents called Adullamites. It condemns Memorial Day turning into large parades and events, cites G A R leaders on Confederate monument dedication, and mentions Holmes County Democrats, Brice and Cleveland, and J A UD Richards. It notes British bi metallists led by Balfour amid silver restoration debate.
An apparent wheat shortage rumors claim 100,000,000 bushels, but Canadians doubt it. Argentine cable warns exports must stop for six months until the next crop. By Thursday Chicago prices had advanced 11% since Saturday, traders warn bulls may be fooling themselves and prices cannot be sustained.
Interviews collected by the Cincinnati Post show Governor McKinley as the leading presidential choice among Congressmen nationwide, with Congressman Reed in second. Even in New England, Huston Globe interviews indicate Republicans generally saw McKinley as the logical option.
The piece attacks Henry Campbell and James Reed politics, arguing for protection via the income tax, condemning silver coinage at 16 to 1, and noting Campbell’s shifting stance on free silver while spotlighting speeches in Covington and Memphis. It cites party endorsements, fiscal policy debates, and calls for lawful labor action amid unrest.
A Houston gathering criticized a Memorial Day display in Chicago that honored rebel soldiers while allegedly falsifying Camp Douglass history. The report accused Northern policy of driving the war and attacked Union soldiers who sought to save the Union at all costs. It cited Adam Beard’s reduced pension as evidence of broader injustices, noting similar reductions in the region and alleging a biased Pension Bureau under Hoke Smith.
The Surprise Still Surprises columnist notes delegates named to the State Republican convention include Kerr of Mansfield, L. M. Strong of Kenton, and McClure of Wayne Tuscarawas. McClure’s upset win last fall shattered Democratic expectations in a district once considered iron clad for the Democrats.
Fragment discusses early claim that the product strengthens by stimulating the stomach and renewing blood power. It asserts purification and enrichment of blood through a standard alterative like Ayer’s Senepe rilla, reflecting historical medicine advertising language.
Canton Ohio May 23 defense in the Snell case expands the theory to include a middle ground between insanity and responsibility. Witnesses describe Mrs Snell and Wiggins as acting within a legitimate pattern while alleging psychological influence. The trial reveals testimonies from Charles Hiser and John Mowrey detailing encounters and alleged arrangements that shaped the case.
Elder John Q Hoover longtime Church of God preacher dies at home near Reedsburg after lung disease. Born in Fishertown Iowa, he served Wayne county congregations including Madisonburg Smithville Cedar Valley Reedsburg and preached in Wooster. Survived by wife Mrs Hoover and five children. Funeral Friday at Reedsburg Bethel Church with interment in Reedsburg Cemetery.
West of Massillon in Paint township Wayne county Swiss farmers known as cherry planters say hundreds of landowners have pruned away cherry trees to curb thefts by nearby townsmen. They note long drives past their farms were once famed for beauty and sweet fruit but lawbreakers have trampled fields, prompting self help to protect their crops and landscape.
Henry Speas, once of Wooster and now president of the Singer Washing Machine Company in Cleveland, plans to move back to Wooster to manufacture washers at a small shop. He promises to employ about a dozen workers year round to assemble the machines, citing lower rents as a key factor. Speas previously sold the machines in Wayne county where demand remains strong and the product is highly regarded for value.
Adam Heard, a Massillon carpenter and former soldier, was taken to a Toledo hospital for the insane after he believed an insult to his pension, then accused the president of the United States as his condition worsened. A recent dispute over Hoke Smith's administration preceded the decline, prompting removal to a state institution.
The Holmes County Democratic county convention at Millersburg on May 20 praised strong attendance and enthusiasm. Delegates to the State convention include J. Il Heyde J. K. Leeper C. J. Fisher Dr A. S. Bair E. J. Duer and W. Stilwell. Resolutions urged free and unlimited coinage of silver at 16 to 1. A supplementary resolution backed James K. Campbell for governor. Speakers included Judge Stilwell Judge Armor and Judge Nicholas of Coshocton. Nominations at Holmes primaries: treasurer F. K. Smith, commissioner E. M. Allison, clerk L. G. Barton, representative John Heyde, sheriff J. J. Korn, infirmary director Gottlob Rottman. Carpet weavers praise Magic Dyes for rich fast colors. 10 cents of Laa haoch & Boyd. da01 wi
An 19th century marketing passage extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for "female weakness" and irritable mothers. It claims to ease labor pains, shorten delivery, and enhance nourishment for the infant, framing motherhood as less torment and more delight with the remedy.
Readers are urged to see the advertising columns of the Republican newspaper for guidance on continuing business growth and reaching a broad audience. The notice emphasizes practical tips and broad readership as a path to success.
Wayne County Prohibitionists met at the Herald office and elected delegates and alternates to the State Convention in Springfield June 11 to 13. Delegates include I A McCoy Wooster Robert Major Cheater Vernon Fortune Baughman W W Wallace Plain on Koachb D H Harter Greene U F English Greene J Wengard Baughman J H Stattier Plain Wm Kieffer Congress. Alternates are B Droett Hast Union J S Shaver Congress J W McClarran Congress Benj Kobrer Baughman P E Sherman Greene B F Reinhart East Union John McCoy Wayne KB F Alexander Baughman John Hough Cheater Mertstauffer Sugarreek.
A flagman on the double track overpass near the Catholic church crossing on Madigan avenue was urged after a westbound RB freight crossed during Mrs. Anna Rhodes funeral. A frightened horse escaped, injuring Miss Alyrda Hammer who was thrown from a buggy and taken for treatment. another buggy was wrecked. The escaped horse was captured at Appl Creek bridge.
The Wooster Patriarchs Militant canton impressed 2,000 in the park with a flawless drill led by Captain Alcock and officers Frease, Smart and Miller. Despite competing cantons from Cleveland and others not entering, Wooster was declared winner of the prize drill with accolades from judges and a final awards ceremony.
In the Court of Common Pleas on Wednesday afternoon the jury favored defendant Robert Lee administrator in the case brought by Mary A Skinner claiming three promissory notes from Tobias Hebberty to C Skinner deceased. Plaintiff argued notes given as a gift from her father but the jury found the notes paid and the defense prevailed.
A long roster updates Wooster and Millersburg committees for holiday preparations. Emphasis on 800 train car preparations this week, with calls for swift action and visible progress across Holmes county. Local church notices, conferences, and mission society actions are noted.
In Ashland county’s circuit court the case of Elmira Morris and others against Lewis Chesrown seeks $4,000 each from the insolvent estate. The 1882 arrangement granted life and land to four sons and specified sums to the daughters and Joseph Chesrown. The court decreed $4,000 to Morris, $4,000 to Mrs. Metcalf, and $4,000 to Joseph with interest from the father’s death, a ruling likely appealing to the supreme court. The affair has drawn heavy liability on Chesrown and has stirred local debate. In other news Worcester’s 1882–83 catalog boasts a doubled edition with lavish illustrations, and a Faculty vs Seniors baseball game ended Faculty 22, Seniors 26.
Readable fragments describe Wooster campus life with notes on faculty movements class elections and a long obituary and memorial for Dr. Robison. Mentions include Clair Lattimer William McKintosh and various Wooster and Ohio peers. The piece covers class day sentiment Founders Day plans and post notices from local posts.
A vintage ad touts Colio as the go to remedy for colic crying. It claims instant relief by removing wind and quieting nerves for restful sleep. Mothers are urged to order a 4250 bottle from drug stores and to consider Dr Hand's teething lotion for sore gums.
WWCAL applications fail to reach disease seat and catarrh is described as a blood or constitutional disease. The ad claims Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and claims direct action on mucous surfaces. It labels rivals as quack medicine and promotes testimonials for the remedy priced at 75 cents.
The rate to the State Encampment G A R at Sanctuary will be one cent per mile via Pennsylvania Lines from ticket stations in Ohio. Tickets will be sold June 11 and 12 and will be good returning until June 15 inclusive.
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