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Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1891

Page

2

Enduring political debate and local returns in 1892 election

The Canton Repository reports on Democratic and Republican stances for the 1892 tax and tariff debates. It notes Hamilton county results with McKinley winning by 5,776 and lists votes for Campbell and others, highlighting voting irregularities and voter error on straight-party tickets.

Hamilton County McKinley Campbell Hamilton Ashenhurst Seitz People's Andidate Harris

Holmes County Governor Vote Totals and Democratic Turnout Analysis

Holmes County turnout for governor shows Campbell 3178 McKin g 1186 Ashenhurst 154 Seitz 18, Campbell’s plurality 1992, total votes 4406. Last year Holmes County cast 4914. Gromley 3495 Ryan 1225 Prohibition 185. The year reports 508 Democrats did not vote, citing Canton News Democrat on Democratic money for turnout and “time honored principles of Democracy.”

Tne Holmes County Campbell Mccking Ashenhurst Seitz Mapbell Ith Holmes Gromley Ryan Prohibition Canton News Democrat

West Virginia Shifts Toward Republican Lean in 1892

The article notes West Virginia’s drift toward Republicans, citing past presidential margins from 1876 to 1888 and urging Democrats to study these figures before predicting the 1892 outcome. It highlights WV as near neighbors to Pennsylvania and Ohio and a rising manufacturing state influencing state politics.

West Virginia Pensylvania Ohio Hancock Cleveland West Virgina

Speaker prospects and party loyalty urged for next Legislature

The Republican party will select the two houses leaders, and David D. Taylor, Guernsey County representative-elect, is tipped as a candidate for Speaker. The piece lauds Ress as a long-time Republican editor and loyal party servant, citing Taylor's active role in the last General Assembly and his leadership on the House Republican side.

David D. Taylor Eledt Guernsey County Ress Taylor

Repro to Judge of a Males Worth as Minister of the Gospel

The piece analyzes a minister in the pulpit noting his diction gesture and style to suggest an excellent selection for regulating church services. It comments on the Lutheran church’s pedl to a Wise prep and praises Dr Griley’s parochial standing.

Ogish Lutheran Church Griley

John Sherman Crowned as Ohio State Leader in National Service

A retrospective tribute extols John Sherman as a premier American financier and statesman. His long career includes Congress from 1844, Senate service starting 1860, and tenure as U S secretary of the treasury. The piece lauds his financial acumen, reconstruction views, and leadership in the Senate, noting proposed 1892 re election and his lasting impact on national policy.

PMCS Reneery Ohio Press Fifty Second Nationals Assembly Hio Congress National Assembly Senate Finance Agriculture Spelie John Sherman

Democrat Figures No Good for 1892

The piece argues Grover Cleveland will likely be the Democratic nominee for president in 1892 with a western running mate possible. It discusses Electoral College projections, noting Indiana Iowa and Massachusetts shifting to Republicans and suggesting a Republican majority remains possible even after subtracting the Democratic column.

New York Washington Grover Cleveland Gov. Gray Indiana Boss Iowa Cleveland Gove Massachusetts Colunies Alabama California Arkansas Colorado Connecticut Idaho Florida Georgia Maine Michigan Minnesota Kentucky Montana Rolleraie Nebraska New Hampshire Mississippi Ohio Oregon Ren Jersey New Yorn Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Dakota

Brice and Residency Debate Over Senate Eligibility

An editorial argues about Calvin Brice of New York and the Senate eligibility debate. It critiques labeling him a resident or inhabitant, cites the constitutional requirement of nine years as a citizen and state residency, and explains how multiple residences can coexist without a single permanent domicile for public office.

Sidney Journal Oho State Senate E.L. Lampson Avery Senate Brice Ohio Massillon Independent the United States United States Bricel

When Rascals Fall Out Just Men Get Their Dues

The Democrats of Ohio resent former state leaders who funded campaigns with their fortunes. A clipping from a New York World column dated November 11, attributed to Neal, Ohio Democrat chairman, is cited.

Ohio NewYork World Columbus Neal Democrat State Central Committee

Ohio Democrats split over Foraker Brice fight in Senate race

The article voices Democratic discontent in Ohio over Foraker and Brice. It cites distrust of out of state money, notes GOP MPs would prefer Foraker, and argues Payne and Brice failed to back protection and honest money, revealing party corruption and calling Brice a non resident.

Foraker Brice Senate Joseph B. Foraker Henry B. Payne Payne Brite Ohio United States Senate

Secretive rumor about Judge Nico las in Canton

A dubious whispered note claims Judge John D. Nico las will abandon his robe next Sunday to appear before a small audience in Canton for one time only. The fragmentary item gives no dates or verifiable details.

T Republican John D. Nicolas Canton

Ohio Politics and the People's Party Decline

A historical analysis critiques the People’s party as a Democratic splinter backed by Southern Alliance, blaming its platform for unworkable ideas including government liquor stores and unlimited coinage of silver. It argues the Ohio election affirmed Republican strength, denouncing free silver and endorsing McKinley and protective tariff while predicting Republican ascent in 1892.

Democraty Ohio Ita Nef People’s Party Democratic Party Alliance Olio Peffer and Simpson Volk Kingston Cleveland Campbell Republican Party Wests United States William McKinley, Jr West Virginia Tennessee

Takes Money to Move Democrats

A Canton News-Democrat column blames funds for turnout shortfalls and alleges corrupt influence by trusts and monopolists. It claims Campbell would win with full Democratic turnout and mocks party loyalty tied to cash rather than principles.

News-Democrat Canton Campbell Licking County

Fragmented Text Summary Card

Readable content is extremely limited with unclear context and missing key details. No identifiable persons organizations places dates or events can be established from the text available.

Golden Corners Local Happenings and District Notes

Wayne County reports include improving illnesses with no new cages of ope na in the vicinity. Charley Fishburn of Indiana visited the Spangler family over Sabbath. Jerry Johnson and daughter from Ashland were in the area last week. Ellsworth Johnson and wife attended Mr Welker’s funeral in Cedar Valley. Wayne Miss Society holds a praise meeting at Wayne church on Thanksgiving morning at 10.00 with Prof Black address, Wayne choir music, and recitations by local young women. All invited.

Charley Fishburn Indiana Spangler Jerry Johnson Ashland County Ellsworth Johnson Cedar Valley Welker Wayne Miss’s Society Wayne Church Black Wayne Choir

Musical convention underway in Apple Creek

Snow cover briefly greeted Sabbath in Apple Creek as Prof King and wife host a successful musical convention continuing through the week ending with a Saturday concert. Rev Warner’s parents return to Pennsylvania after a short visit. Mrs Cotterman returns from Virginia. Ladies of the Reformed church festival proves successful. Iss L W Hains visits Fredericksburg friends.

Mother Earth Prof. King and Wife Warner Pennsylvania

New Pittsburg Social Notes Mention Illnesses and Local Improvements

Mrs L W Eberhart and family suffer malaria fever while J W Fortney and son visit Canton. David Martin and family from Burbank visited relatives. Ben Wile and Mussleman Bixler improved their properties. The Evangelical Lutheran church aided widow Mrs G W Barnhart and her two children with wood provisions clothing and money, demonstrating church charity.

L W. Eberhart J. W. Fortney Canton David Martin Burbank Ben Wile Mussleman & Bixler G. W. Barnhart Evangelical Lutheran Church

Local Happenings Reflect Rain Snow and School Reopenings

Abundant rain and light snow settle over town as the Academy bell rings daily. Mr and Mrs Wood of Oberlin hosted by Mrs J Reamer. Public schools plan to open next Monday in the new building. Charles E Yoder teaches near Marshallville. Abbie Yoder attends Normal Academy. Mrs Hoover of Loudonville teaches painting. Prof Enoghish's choir class attracts interest.

Charles E Yoder Marshallville Abbie Yoder Normal Academy Hoover Loudonville Enoghish

Delayed Letter From West Salem Highlights Town News

Local notes report visits and movements of residents including Mr and Mrs Salem visiting Warren Creston and Blue Springs Nebraska job changes and attendance at district conferences in Lodi. Several residents travel or host visitors from Ashland Cambridge and Millersburg with social calls and work updates noted.

Salem Warren EF. Root Cambridge Wm Salem Effie McKee Pennsylvania Jessie Stitt Pulist J, C. D. Feal Bridgeport Blue Springs Nebraska James Parson Creston Milton Hainter Gill Lattassburg Hi. C. Neill Mary Funk Lattasburg Elliot Stevenson Chatham M. Taylor Millersburg Lettie Hubler Johnstown Hagermen Lodi Miss Eddy Ashland

Local Notes From Burbank Rural District

In a light town column residents report Mrs. George Spangler’s fall that fractured both bones of her left wrist. Miss L. Dastman of Republic visits Prof. Michener’s family ten days. returns home Saturday. Trev. Gray of Berea delivers an M E sermon. G. W. Holloway paints his dwelling. N. W. Hower buys goods in Cleveland. M. J. Dodd travels to Wooster for business. Mrs. Dr. Cobb of West Salem visits town friends. Mrs. C. B. Overs ill.

Micawber George Spangler L. Dastman Republic Michener Amily Trev. Gray Berea M. E.ulpit G. W. Holloway N. W. Hower Cleveland M. J. Dodd Wooster Dr. Cobb West Salem C. B. Overs

Unclear fragmentary text about statewide issues and figures

The readable lines describe a general discussion of state matters and figures, mentioning a repudiation and attendance. The text is fragmented and lacks coherent events or clear entities to summarize meaningfully.

Red Swamp Town Notes and Local News Highlights

Philip M. Swinebart begins winter school at Red Swamp. Wm. Bonewitz and wife visit from New Castle. J P Weiler resigns as marshal. P F Sheppard appointed to fill vacancy. Ladies Missionary Society hosts oyster supper Thanksgiving night in S P Warner building. Ira Lsrinderhoff Samuel Ewing and T B Kesler on hunting trip in Michigan. Clyde Fresh crafts fine harness. Rev Fitch of Wooster led Presbyterian services last Sabbath. Died near Cedar Valley November 15 Welker, son of Stanford Johnson, age about 15, long illness, death, burial at Beshet cemetery Cedar Valley. Postmortem by Drs Warner Sullivan Young with possible public notes next year. Wesley Camp of Pleasant Home suffers severe dystentery attack.

Philip M. Swinebart Red Swamp Wm. Bonewitz New Castle Mr. Jr J. P. Weiler P. F. Sheppard Othe’ladies Missionary Society M. I S. P. Warner Ira Lsrinderhoff Samuel Ewing T. B. Kesler West Salém Michigan Clyde Fresh Rev. Fitch Wooster Presbyterian Church Cedar Valley Welker Stanford Johnson Wesker Spirit Land Beshet Cedar Yau Warner, Sullivan and Young Wesley Camp Pleasant Home

December Arena offers expanded pages and holiday features

The December Arena issue increases to 144 pages with a Christmas number, adding a 16 page supplement. It includes Helen Campbell’s hypnotism themed novelette In the Myshea of a Terrible Spell and Hamlin Garland’s Uncle Ripley’s Speculations, plus essays by Camille Platamarion and others and full page portraits of J G Whittier and Edgar Fawcett.

Helen Campbell Hamlin Garland Ripley Camille Platamarion G'rof Ff Funk- Brentano Academy of Science of Paris A. Bartal D. D Edgar Fawcett George Stewart D C. L Elon David A Wells J G. Whittier Arena

Artery Anomaly Saves Girl After Wound

In Crawford county a two month old wrist injury from glass led Dr. J. A. Chesney to discover a rare arterial abnormality. The usual radial artery was absent, and the ulnar path proved only partially effective. After locating the true pulse artery near the elbow and tracing it from the arm to the wrist the doctor secured ligation and the girl began recovery.

Saxpesry Crawford County J. A. Chesney Docflarad

Harvard Photographs Eclipse to Seek Moon Satellite

In Boston on Sunday night clear skies allowed Harvard observers to photograph the lunar eclipse. Plates exposed five and ten minutes around totality were developed promptly to detect a moon satellite, but none was found. An observatory at Arequipa, Peru also conducted satellite searches amid Jupiter satellite eclipse observations.

Boston Harvard Arequipa Peru

Fatal Boiler Explosion Hits Jerrkr Factory

A deadly boiler blast at a factory in Jerrkr injures workers and halts production. Emergency crews FD and police investigate the blast, with authorities naming the incident as a fatal boiler explosion.

Jerrkr Lers Ashli¢y

Giant mound find hailed as king of the Mound Builders

Excavators Warren Orhead and Dr. Cresson uncover a massive 600 by 200 by 28 foot mound in Cothe. A tan man and wife skeleton lie within copper armor and adornments plus pearl inlays. They date the burials to about 600 years ago, a major World’s Fair era discovery.

Cothe Warren Orahead Cresson Messie Morehead

Death at a Tennessee farmhouse due to poisoned whisky

In Point Pleasant, dersan county, George Cal breath hosted friends for celebrations. A jug of whisky was produced and shared, leading to sudden illness and three deaths. The poison source remains undetermined and no physician could be found.

Tenn George Calbreath Point Pleasant Dersan County Seve

Minister Porter Visits Washington For Brief Leave of Absence

Minister Porter did not call at the department of state yesterday and was granted leave to visit the United States. His trip to Washington is said to have no special significance, as ministers on return from abroad pay respects to the secretary of State and may receive instructions. The department reports no renewed correspondence with Italy regarding the New Orleans affair, and rumors of an Italian ultimatum are generally discounted.

Ohio Democrats Ohio East Ohio Democrate Lima Whitney Foraker United States Senate Calvin S. Brice WapHindox Porter Department of State Washington New Orleans Italy

Patent steel reversible perpetual hay dress item

A brief item offers a vlow Dedrick's patent steel reversible perpetual hay dress 17 by 22 inches all complete. Terms described as very reasonable and available at this office. Call for details at the office.

Cleveland Akron and Columbus Railway announces new daily trains

The Cleveland Akron and Columbus Railway begins Sunday November 13 1841 with trains to Ohio cities. Train No 2 departs Cleveland 4 am passing Hudson Cuyahoga Falls Akron Orrville Mount Vernon Centerbury Columbus 10 23 pm with same day connections. Train No 3 leaves Columbus 11 35 am passing Centerbury 12 33 pm Orrville Akron 4 05 pm Cuyahoga Falls 4 16 pm Hudson 4 32 pm arrives Cleveland 5 40 pm. Train Nos 27 and 28 run nightly with sleepers between Cincinnati Cleveland Akron Columbus and Cincinnati continuing daily.

Feveland Hudson Cuyahoga Falls Akron Orrville Mt Vernon Centerbury Columbus Aft Vernon Cleveland Cincinnati

Applications Filed to Organize Three National Banks

The comptroller of the currency has received applications to organize three national banks. The First National Bank of Philipsburg Pennsylvania is led by William H. Duncan and associates. The Fourth National Bank of Columbus Georgia is led by F. E. Blanchard and associates. The Coleman National Bank of Coleman Texas is led by W. N. Cameron and associates.

Wasuixetton Autthority First National Bank Philipsburg Wiliam H. Duncan Fourth National Bank Columbus,Ga F. E. Blanchard Coleman National Bank Coleman, Tex W. N. Cameron Ibis Associates

President Goes Hunting With Sewell on Washington Trip

The president and ex-Senator Sewell of New Jersey travel to Benjies Maryland for a hunting trip. He will be absent for two or three days.

Washindon Sewell New Jersey Washington Benjies

Miner Founds Family After Years Apart

George Cundiff, who left his wife and two children in Joplin Missouri eighteen years ago, tracked them through Kansas City Salt Lake City and Denver. He learned his wife had remarried L D. Wynne and after a brief visit decided not to molest their marriage before returning home.

Kansas City Salt Lake City Denver

Four Well-to-Do Wheat Thieves In Noble Township

Noble township farmers confront a wheat theft ring after arrests of four prominent locals. Peter Tabler confessed, naming Thomas Doty Hiram Baker and Mike Botkin as accomplices. Baker has prior robbery conviction and is known as a respected farmer.

Mary's Noble Township Peter Tabler Tabler Thomas Doty Hiram Baker Mike Botkin Baker

Kentucky Man Dies Cleaning Dry Well in Drought

HlppkIsville Kentucky November 17 Samuel Stewart employed by J P Nichols to clean a dry well near Church Hill blew rock at the bottom to inspect. He was overcome by poisonous gases and died. body recovered by grappling apparatus.

Hostetters Stomach Bitters For Emigration West

As settlers move into the far west demand grows for Hostetters Stomach Bitters a household remedy. It is promoted as protection against malaria and digestive and liver disorders from climate and diet changes. The ad links Bitters to health preservation during travel and settlement.

Far West Arma

Litter Value G Promoted at Siegenthaler’s Shoe Store

A fragment notes Siegenthaler’s Shoe Store two doors west of Court House in Wayne County offering value for money. The unreadable text mentions locations and pricing in a brief shopper-oriented item.

Siegenthalers’ Shoe Store Wayne County Court House

Ancient remedies and patent tonics advertised locally

A 19th century advertisement touts summer foliage and winter safeguards against disease. It promotes Silver Age or Duquesne rye tonics with prices 81.50 and 125 per quart and offers six year old whiskeys at 1.00 per quart or four quarts for 5.00, with mail order for a price list from Max Klein in Allegheny City, Pa.

Siline Guckenheimer Gibsonverbolt Finch Bear Creek Aix Bend Max Klein Federal Street Allegheny City

Pain Free Teeth Extraction by Dr Kean in Creston

Dr L Kean of Creston will visit Dr Cunningham's office each Saturday to extract teeth without pain or sleep. The Vector holds the patent for this painless process and guarantees service. Call to have your bad teeth removed.

L. Kean Creston

Akron area industry expands with new plants and housing

The Akron Hardware Co adds saddlery hardware production in South Akron and will start vast brick buildings. South Akron Land Co plans two hundred houses. The N P and O Ry Co begins a new Lassen get station within thirty days. Summit Sewer Line Co erects a large building. Western Linoleum Works foundation nearly complete as South Akron shows bustling activity.

Akron Hardware Co South Akron South Akron Land Company P.& O Ry Co Summit Sewer Lipe Go

Standard sewing machines sale and repair shop ad

An advertisement offering the Standard sewing machine as the best option. It notes a shop location near City Hall with second-hand machines for sale or rent, repair services at reasonable rates, and needles, oil, and sewing supplies in stock. Endorsed by 52k J.d. SLANKER.

City Hall J.d. Slanker

Pension records list several soldiers with revised monthly benefits

The document cites multiple names including Mrs Kate McDonald of Wooster Ohio and Jacob Anpld New Pittsburgh Ohio. It details increases or changes in monthly pensions from mid 1890s to 1891 for chronic diarrhoea rheumatism heart disease eye diseases and injuries affecting right wrist.

Itis SR Onewitz Age Tits Pena Kate McDonald Pring Jacob Anpld New Pittsburgh Co. I C. V.L David Smith Cedar Valley Ohio McLaughlin C. W. Cavalry Isaac Hughes Magnetic Springs Co. B Wrest Virgin

Hand’s Sarsaparilla Promoted as Blood Purifier for Catarrh

An old article claims catarrh is a blood disease and warns of its health risks. It argues catarrh should be cured by removing impurities from blood and endorses Hand’s Sarsaparilla as the antidote, describing it as a great blood purifier that expels poisons and disease germs.

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Relief for Catarrh

Mrs S D Heath of Putnam Connecticut reports relief from catarrh after taking Hood's Sarsaparilla. She says it cured the continual throat dripping and stuffed feeling and improved her general health. A user testimonial highlights restoration of well being after use.

Hood

Cactus Blood Cure Promoted in Wooster Ad

An advertisement touts a tonic named Cactus Blood Cure claiming superiority to sarsaparilla mixtures. It promises no skin eruptions and claims to purge impurities, improve appetite, and rapidly cure dyspepsia constipation liver and kidney troubles attributed to impure blood. Sold by Laubach & Boyd in Wooster Ohio.

Alva Nepen Laubach & Boyd, Wooster, O

Sale of 170 Bonds of Wayne County Ohio Notice

Commissioners of Wayne County Ohio announce selling 170 bonds at 500 each on December 17 1891 at 10 am in Wooster. Bonds bear 5 percent interest paid semi annually dating January 2 1892 and July 2 1892, issued under April 23 1891 act to locate Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station. Voting returns October 6 1891 show 4030 yes of 5154.

Wayne Counly Ohio Wooster Wayne County Board of County Commissioners General Assembly State of Ohio Agricultural Experiment Wayne Unio Laume Berl Lucien Graber Acob Hess HENRY Man@ually

Harper's Weekly and Harper's Bazaar Weekly Overview

A fragment listing Harper's publications including Harper's Weekly Harper's Bazaar and Harper's Young People with postage notes for subscribers in the United States Canada and Mexico. The text is incomplete and presents no event or clear news.

Ha!pbi Harper's Magazine Harper's Bazar Harper's Dae States Canada Mexico

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