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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1892
Page
2
The Weekly is described as an established Wednesday paper since 1817, claiming wide circulation and historical influence in the county. It notes its near 75 year record and lists terms for subscription: One year Six months and other details.
Public notice announces advertising rates and submission guidelines for the Daily and Weekly Republican at Wooster Ohio. Correspondence should be addressed to The Republican, Wooster.
The note urges Republicans to vote next Tuesday for protection of American industries and attacks Cleveland on wheat pricing. It predicts farmers will oppose him and frames the election as a four year cycle event with Cleveland dictating wheat values.
Senator David B. Hill welcomes Wayne McVeagh into the Democratic Party while calling him a renegade. Hill says the Democrats are better off without him and notes the Republican party has felt no loss. The piece questions the value of McVeagh’s political summersault and his current affiliation.
Hon A H Walkey Republican candidate for Congress in the seventeenth district will address an audience at the Opera House Thursday evening. He is described as a bright young man and a pleasing orator whose canvass so far has been splendid, despite the district being heavily Democratic.
The Wayne County Democrat cites RB G Dunn Co to argue rail transportation cannot meet rising demand as abundant crops flood the West. Europe buys modestly, yet exports surpass previous years by over $20,000,008, indicating prosperity despite shortages. The editor, partisan, blames Europe and withholds statistics.
Terence W Fownerly writes in The Journal of the Knights of Labor that the Democratic party claims to represent the poor but uses a patronizing tone to control workingmen votes. He argues the party’s actions on free silver and conventions betray the poor. The piece appears in Philadelphia dated September 22, 1892.
Mr A J Rutherford of Geneva Book Bindery reports a severe head cut and scalp wound. He applied Salvation Out and experienced pain relief after several applications. He says the product is best for cuts burns and bruises and keeps it at home and in the shop.
The Wayne County Democrat letters argue over wheat prices and the impact of presidential administrations on the Wooster market. They claim wheat sold around $1.15 and $1.20 per bushel after Cleveland’s 1884 rise, then declined through Harrisons era and again as election nears.
The notice praises Smyser for sheriff with remarks on his verve and qualifications. It recounts service in the militia and civil duty, noting leadership roles and faithful, brave character. The text urges support and frames his candidacy as beneficial to the county and community stability.
A Commercial Gazette summary highlights increased exports in bacon, beef, cotton, cereals, and other farm products, claiming substantial growth over last year. The piece contrasts these gains with Democratic efforts to undermine the Republican legacy, urging Wayne county farmers to defeat the Democratic free trade movement.
Paul Martley and Rose Desvoines pairing with Jacob Cayhoe and Myrtle Kisar appear in a community notice. John Lutz and Minnie Bean, Frank Young and Ella Bert, Peter Huffthan and Lucy Dyers are also named in the readable segment of the notice.
The country notes farmers struggle with corn while the community reports school opening, visits to Dayton, and locals such as Miss Alda Myers and Jennie Armstrong. A 12 year old boy, Clyde Armstrong, was knocked by a barn door and recovered. a Wayne Missionary Society quilting event ended successfully at Rev Black’s home. Sam Wagner injured a toe while hunting.
Des Moines visitors Mr and Mrs M Read are visiting friends here. Aus Kime bought the butcher shop once Berry and Ritter owned. Dr Stouffer is building an office near his dwelling on South Main. Miss Susie Webster hosted guests. Col Copeland opens a lecture course, and HoH Emmet, the Indiana Orator, is to speak. Community events include church services, a concert by local groups, and a reception for Mrs Chestey. A post at Winkers Post plans an oyster supper for its members on December 26.
A report describes a community supper hosted by Goes Miller and others with remarks by Post Commander Wohl about the civil war from Fort Sumter to its end. Speakers recount veteran hardships, call for support for veterans, and praise local figures while ads for Chamberlain ointments and medicinal cures appear among the notices.
Result of an investigation shows the Ohio Farmers Insurance Company of Leroy forfeiting its mutual stock plan under Section 3653. The five week audit found solvency but net assets below required levels, prompting the Commissioner of Insurance to announce termination of the stock plan privilege despite strong real estate and mortgage holdings and sizable market values.
By order of the Court of Common Pleas of Wayne County the sheriff will sell at public auction at the south door of the Court House in the town of Chippewa Wayne County Ohio on Saturday November 2 122 at 1 oclock forenoon the real estate described as the east half of the northeast quarter of section 8 township 8 range containing acres more or less appraised at 529 Terms cash on day of sale. JOHN H K BROWN Sheriff Johnson Taylor Pisting Attorneys
The Rev Ira Hicks forecasts November weather with a fair frost at month start followed by storms mixing rain and snow around November 4. A brief early winter spell is possible between the 6th and 10th, with active autumnal indicators around the 6th. A severe cold wave is anticipated for the 17th to 19th, then warm spells and autumnal storms from the 22nd to 24th, and renewed boreal blasts leading to continued cold thereafter. danger days 20 to 30 advised.
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