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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1897

Page

2

Ohio Newspaper Roundup Reflects 1897 Political Strife

The issue highlights Bryan’s influence in Ohio politics as Hanna’s defeat would push McLean’s election while denouncing the 16 to 1 stand. It notes a Cadiz street parade with 30,000 pounds of wool paid 80 cents, praising prosperity and protection for wool growers, and mentions Welch & Carnahan and Baxter brothers in Hopedale.

Hanna Sryan Ohio McLean Cadiz Welch & Carnahan Giheiem Samuel and Bartley Baxter Hopedale

Preserving Co Organized and Factory Near Ready

The Wooster Preserving Co organized on Thursday with 28 directors elected at 1 p.m. The lineup includes John W. Wilson as president and Frank Warner as vice president. A crew was sent to Orville to load the engine and electric light dynamo for shipment, with the factory expected to begin operations by week’s end.

the Wooster Preserving Co John W. Wilson Ji N. Grant Brig W. O. Yost Frank Warner Fred H. Harding Curry Phil Horn Q. Snyder W. W W. Wallace John Snyder Retary P.S. Ibrig W. C. Oat Orfville

Horticultural Society to Hold Annual Meeting on Station Campus

Wayne county residents gathered Oct 23 at the station building to plan the Ohio State Horticultural Society annual meeting. W. W. Wallace KBF Swinebart and other club members discussed exhibits, premiums, and canning factory subscriptions, aiming for strong local turnout and educational displays on fruits flowers and vegetables. A three year old boy from Inn Center Illinois is cited praising Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for a severe croup attack.

Associate Farmers Olnd Wayne County Ohio Experiment Staton Ohio State Horticultural Society W. W. Wallace Farmers’ Mutual Improvement Club Plain Township KB. F. Swinebart Farmers’ Union Club Lattasburg State Horticultural Society W. J. Greeg J. A. Johnson Inn Center Johnson Chamberlain Johnson Bros Highhild R. Johnson Laubach & Boyd Knov

Democratic Rally Does Not Draw Large City Opera House Crowd

The Democracy offoorater held its second campaign meeting in the City Opera House. Despite band music and fireworks, fewer than 100 sat in the gallery while A. J. Warner of Marietta spoke on free silver. Other boosts and speeches followed, but attendance remained small and partisan rhetoric dominated the event.

Briday’s Democracy Offooater City Opera House A. J. Warner Marietta, Q The Nations A. D. Metz Gen Warner United States Samuel H. Nicholas Coshocton Nicholas Metz Weygandt Orrville

Thursday club discusses French figures at Beau Avenue gathering

The Thursday club met at Mrs W J Seplye's home on Beau Avenue. Members presented papers on Francois Voltaire, Marquise de Pompadour, Jean Jacques Rousseau, and the Encyclopaedists. Mrs Klis Compton led the Voltaire talk, Mrs Mabel Douglas gave the Pompadour sketch, Mrs Elton receiver read Rousseau, with quotations on the Encyclopaedists. The group will assemble again at 2:15 PM, with programs starting at 2:30 PM.

W. J. Seplye Beau Avenos Francois Arouet de Voitatre Klis Compton Marquise de Pompadour Mias Mabel Douglas Jean Jacques Rousseau Mraz Elton

Devastating Spencer Fire Obliterates Town Center

From Saturday's Daily, a Spencer Medina county blaze Friday wiped out the business district including the bank, Firestone & Sweet grocery, Gross harness shop, post office, Curtiss barber shop, Henry Luce dwelling and barns. Estimated loss around $25,000 in insurance not known. It marked a second major fire in the town that year.

Spencer Medina County Republican Bank Firestone & Sweet Gross’ Harness Curtiss Henry Luce

Dr Pierce claims cure for consumption with Golden Medical Discovery

An advertorial note argues consumption is hereditary partly true and states that strong lungs and robust blood can reverse weakness. It credits Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery with curing 93 percent of consumption when taken as directed and claims it expels germs, improves appetite, and digestion, while offering a 1038 page medical adviser for 21 cents in stamps from the World’s Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo to obtain further information.

Pr Pierce World’s Dispensary Medical Association Buffalo Pierce

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Ad Claim

An old advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a pleasant 80 potent remedy for constipation indigestion and sick headache. Available in 10c 60c and 81 sizes from Laubach & Boyd with price notes.

Carter's Cough Cure Ad Offer at Laubach & Boyd's

An advertises Carter's Cough Cure as a simple remedy for a cold with a promise to cure. The price is 23 cents at Laubach & Boyd's drug store. The note ends with a garbled date and location line.

Carter Laubach& Boyd

Rittman Republican notes Oct 26 events and weddings

The column reports Theodore Maine purchasing the Steiner farm. Elta Sheets marries Mr Eckart in Rittman. Adolph Detter visits from California. Various locals attend weddings, church meetings, and social calls. Political notes urge strong turnout for Hanna.

Theodore Maine D. D. Steiner

Evangelical church quarterly meeting notes and social

Oct 28 quarterly meeting at Evan gelical church held over Saturday and Sunday Nov 53 and 1f. Carrie Salen attended the wedding of Clifford Hall and Ads Ince at Buckeye City last Wednesday. Lyman Wertz of Cleveland, rep for Highland Buggy Co. of Manefield, was in town last Friday. Alpinn ME church members donated to their pastor and family last Saturday. Mica Hettleistssinger of Kent spent days with sister Mrs Alica Barnard in VAULINE.

Evangelical Church Misa Carrie Salen Clifford Hall Ads Ince West Salen Buckeye City Lyman Wertz Cleveland Hichland Buggy Co Manefield Yhe Alpinn Mica Hettleistssinger Kent Alica Barnard

Heathen India life and travel lecture attracts crowd

A Sabbath evening lecture on life and customs of Indian people by Mrs. Jak Mott drew a large audience after her world tour. Local residents Emma Searight and Dr. Howard Sereight joined visitors, while Dr Jef Van MtermYt plans to move to Gralion, Ohio to establish a dental practice. L. E. Grovjean and Hoc Flubart attended the outing in Orrell on Saturday.

Qoet India Mre Jak Mott Emma Searignt Soreve Howard Serright California Hia Hia Motte, Who ‘A Eo Early. P Dr. Jef van M Gralion L. E. Grovjean Hoc Flubart Orrell

Social notes from Mires Vertdie Barndars and area

Last night at Mires Vertdie Barndars a lively gathering unfolded with many friends and families in attendance. Martin Schifferly of Dalton spent Saturday with his parents while Elva and friends enjoyed Sunday in Crastuo along with Mr Barchart and daughter Verda who visited last week with her aunt Danat Spencer.

Mires

Maple Grove services schedule and local notes

Oct 26 updates show Maple Grove holding services every two weeks at 10 30 p m with the next preaching on Sunday Nov 7. Miss Hattie Wolgamot of Millersburg begins another school term at No 7 People’s College, and farmers report active corn harvests with good yields. Alvin Morris fractured a rib plowing last week but remains able to work. David McAfee of Springville mills has repaired and prepared the mill for work, while local residents visit and report health and improvement.

Maple Grove Hattie Wolgamot Millersburg People’s College Alvin Morris David McAfee Springville Pat

A Nation of Medicine Takers and Tonsil l ine Remedy

A cautionary theme on widespread medicine use urges reading symptoms carefully before taking pills. It touts Tonsiline as a specialized remedy for sore throat and feverish mouth issues, claiming rapid relief and urging households to keep it on hand. All druggists sell it in 25 and 60 cent sizes.

Community Notes from Orrville and Nearby Towns

Bath Suimmit county residents hosted Rev JOH Jobe and family Thursday and Friday. Local visitors included Mr. and Mrs John Dresher and relatives from Cedar Rapids Iowa. Community events feature funerals, theater and church visits, and school entertainment at the Weilersville creamery site and Georgetown.

Chedee Henry Mack Constant Shaw Bath Suimmit County Joh Jobe Peter Doorey John Dresher Cedar Rap Iowa New Pittsburg James Bodine Orrville Lessma Bodine John Weaver Deetz D. Kieffer G W Spangler Canaan Major Baker W. G Zimmerman Jfe Ashland Maud Clyde Miller t.Creston Milfie Clemens Brough J. Meuff Mary Dressler Mr. Barnard Bertie Wooster Eliza Shoemaker Elmina Basher Massillon H. B. Hunsberger S.shelly Samuel Krupp Wadsworth Bechtel Pennsylvania Martin Funck Bu T. Jones Erasher Normal Manay Joseph Morrette Akron Ora V Miller Hudson Sunsay E. 1 Phelps Georgetown Simon Norris Cyrus Smith Woodstock Weilersville Jacob Smith Eva L H. Smith P. S. Greenamyer Ed. Zimmerman Sandy Minglewoods

Corn selling in town nets 1434 bushels Saturday

On Saturday evening J. 8. Odskey reported selling 1434 bushels of shelled corn, noting he is not the only man in town who sold corn. The article reflects local trading activity in agricultural produce.

Odskey

Allen's Foot-Ease Relief for Swollen Sweaty Feet

An old ad promotes Allen's Foot-Ease as a remedy for smarting feet and tight shoes. It claims relief from swelling bunions and pains, offering coolness and comfort for walking. Available at druggists and shoe stores for 2 1/2 cents with a trial package.

Allen Cy Bolly Allén wAaddress Olmstead Witnew

Robbery, arrest move on Erie train link with store goods recovered

Smithville scene as a Mansfield policeman pursues a robber who tossed goods from an Erie train near Sterling. The thief, linked to Brennednan's store looting, fled toward Manefield after an exchange of shots. officers recovered part of the stolen merchandise and warned nearby towns by telegram.

Sterling Brennednan Smithville Wooster Reruathan D. Kreuneman Muanatirld Ebssing Theo Lou Danie Derr Bigunneman Manefield Ous Dalgista Wheeling & Lake Erie Lam Fitger Lralu Erie Lachyd Barbedon Orce Breuneman Lee Wiley

Doan's Kidney Pills Prominently Sold in Town

An old advertisement text extols Doan's Kidney Pills as effective for backache and kidney trouble. It claims a testimonial from a Worchester reader and urges visits to Proctor & Gamble drugstores for the product, listing Foaster-Milbhumb Buffini as sole agents in the United States.

BOC Asuland uLaesa Doan Dl Dears Price Edycents Foater-Milbhumb Buffini Ft Unket Rimember Ony

Halloween corn throwing disrupts city streets

A Saturday Halloween celebration drew crowds in the city with widespread corn tossing. Streets near the Square were covered in golden kernels by Sunday morning. Carl Devinney reportedly swept up six bushes of corn, while few property damages were noted. Police and city officials maintained order without using force. Some partygoers returned to the country, needing to stop and remove corn tangled on fences and gates.

Saturda Corte Guyne Carl Devinney Jerris Marerel Latinoer

Local figure shot in corridor of Fraikin county courthouse

An incident in Fraikin county courthouse corridor left prominent Columbus backer Si or: Aluee spi the own roof the Chirese laundry. John Smith, a colored coachman, is named as the assailant. Weng Hing and Mr. Weng Hing are noted as witnesses.

Mr. Weng Hing Aluee Chirese

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