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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1896
Page
4
Readable fragments show a busy Wooster area with social events church gatherings and a lively election vibe. Mentions include the Central Silver Glee Club trip a Sunday School convention Moorland M E Church Bathday November 15 and many residents voting for McKinley plus visits by reporters merchants and students.
Ewhtd r Holmes and Muller Farmer Jos at Baker and Louis Hubler sue W Loder and Lola Klopter ating Divight Gast and Estella Wer z Orrin B Kirdig and Etti Overty Wo Forney and Jao Gerster Niathan Lailey and Isars Rowman J W J Abel and Cara Lach.
A town recounts a Sunday service at No 8 School House where a U. student lecturer urged children to be good and grow into great men like William Toryanu. Some locals claim the talk offended them as they favored Bryan, while others defend the sermon expressing doubt about civic loyalties.
A fragmented notice from a small town reports a November farm crop, school openings, visitors from out of town, Halloween activities, and the dairy factory preparing to close for winter. It promotes local goods from Bradshaw’s, Ellaperman’s, and Craighead’s, with medical and optical ads tucked in among brief town updates.
The Wooster post office lists letters remaining as of Saturday Oct 31 1896 Please call for advertised letters and give number First Miss Rita Culbertsén Mrs C B Heeldager GENTLEMEN Vernon Byall O C Kaufman Emery King Elias Stadt Jacob Vuelfler JOHN F MaRonano PM
Fragmented trade list from Wooster 1896 shows prices for wool, wheat, flour, corn, butter, potatoes and apples. Names such as Timothy Breed and H O Ormighend & Co. appear among buyers and sellers with per pound and per bushel rates.
In Lincoln Nebraska on November 4 Bryan carries the Fifth ward with 109 votes to McKinley 199. The tally suggests a material gain for Bryan and county support for him. The Seventh ward reports McKinley ahead by 1 with a total vote of 681. two years ago Republicans won the ward by 243.
Early returns from Kentucky and Ohio show McKinley leading with large margins. Kentucky districts report McKinley electors by about 10 000 to 15 000 with Louisville and Lexington showing sizable Republican majorities. Ohio cities including Cleveland and Cincinnati indicate strong Republican gains though some counties are closer.
Seattle and Tacoma report very heavy ballots on November 4 as Republicans expect at least one congressman elected and fusionists claim large majorities. State headquarters foresee a small Republican plurality while counting could stretch late if results hinge on a close statewide race.
Telegraph dispatches from St Louis and Little Rock report Arkansas voters backing William Jennings Bryan with a strong leading majority. Early tallies show Pine Bluff Fort Smith and Little Rock delivering sizable margins, while 1892 figures for Cleveland Harrison are referenced for comparison. Arkansas statewide result tallies indicate a 26 000 vote majority for Bryan.
Salt Lake City reports indicate Bryan has carried Utah by at least a 10 000 majority as returns trickle in. the legislature will elect a United States senator and remains a contest between parties.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions possible Gothic predictions and energies. The readable bits are too incomplete to identify a person, place, or event with confidence. No verifiable events or entities can be tied to a coherent news item for a proper card.
Finée Weather For ceVoters outlines meteorological conditions and turnout notes amid a fragmented report. The limited readable text mentions weather context and civic engagement themes without complete details or clear events.
The Wooster newspaper reports a record voter turnout on Tuesday November 3 1896 in Wooster Wayne County and surrounding areas. It notes precinct tallies at 1 pm and 2 30 pm with Republican strength in several wards and townships. It highlights local campaigns veterans at the polls and street scene details.
Local men report home to vote in the upcoming election. Towns display McKinley and Bryan lithographs on Main Street as communities share news of visiting relatives, church services, and Halloween observances. Editorial notes predict McKinley Hobart victory and a new era of prosperity.
A local scene shows Democrats denouncing a committee action as intolerant while German Republicans faced obstruction to a meeting. The text notes Democrats shifted to oppose the measure, and predicts votes on Tuesday as people hear the remarks and decide to back the right side.
A accident west of the railroad injured Mary McLeneni while walking on the tracks. She twisted her foot and broke her leg above the knee. The Epworth League convention and church meetings drew large crowds with Republican support evident. Notables visited Medina and Cleveland events included speeches by J. B. Foraker. McKinley Hobart club planned to attend a Republican rally in Seville.
Nov 3 social scene mentions Geo M Thompson Ed Gardiner Miss Gertrude Barnes and Miss Blanche Armstrong in Shreve. Geo Martin returned Friday to visit parents and vote. Theodore Richards back from Pennsylvania to vote. Dr Macky town sabbath visit noted. James Ross of Helmeg Co body placed in receiving vault last Friday. The funeral of Mrs Vida Harp set for Wednesday Nov 4 from her residence. Sermon by Rev Bird to the Disciple church F.
The City Council held a quick session after a delayed start with members Rhodes Smith Horo Oegrer Zaring and Odenkirk present at roll call. The minutes reading was postponed to the next meeting after Oderkirk moved and Smith seconded. Ten items appeared as petitions regulations committee reports or miscellaneous business. The clerk read the ordinance to pay outs and the motion to adjourn passed.
The Jacks Home and Foreign Missionary Societies of the First Presbyterian church held a memorial meeting on Thursday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Peter Foust. She served as president and treasurer for 20 years and was a faithful, loyal worker. A detailed paper on her work was read and approved, and her loss leaves a vivid but hopeful memory among society members.
An old health advertisement touts Lightning Hot Drops as a universal remedy for stomach and bowel troubles from infantile colic to cholera morbus. It promises quick relief and offers a money back guarantee if no relief is felt, with sizes 50c and 25c.
A medical pamphlet extols Pyramid Pile Care as a permanent cure for itching piles and other forms. It claims instant relief after first use and gradual tumor reduction with continued use. The text notes the remedy contains no cocaine or opium and was sold by druggists for 50 cents per package.
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