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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1865
Page
3
The four mile east of Wooster State Road home of Mr. C McCartney was burned on the 18th inst. Neighbors acted quickly and saved most furniture and goods. Estimated loss about 350 dollars. Mr. McCartney was away at the time and grateful for neighbors’ efforts.
The 6th Ohio Cavalry from Wayne County arrived home Thursday after discharge. They look well and glad, noting the war’s end, peace, and prosperity. The regiment fulfilled its duty with a good soldier’s record and deserves long life to enjoy freedom.
The Ohio Governor's appointees to locate and report a plan for an Agricultural College have visited Mount Vernon College in Stark County valued over 100000, Miami University at Oxford, Farmers' College at Cottage Hill near Cincinnati, and 200 acres with buildings near Kent Portage County, and are preparing their report for the General Assembly.
Citizens urge Wooster to host a winter series of literary and scientific lectures. They argue the town is large enough for six to eight talks and urge organizers to act for the benefit of the young people and the community.
The Splendid Hotel is nearly complete and will soon open to travelers. New proprietor Mr Melshimer is furnishing the building with fresh furniture and stoves, aiming to make it a first class, comfortable house for visitors. a west wing addition is rapidly rising.
Prominent Wooster merchants met at Captain A. B. McClure’s office to study building a branch line connecting with the Broad Gauge at Bridgeport or another favorable point. A committee was appointed to gather trade statistics, consult Broad Gauge directors, and secure cooperation, with a report due Wednesday night.
The article urges readers to support home businesses, goods, newspapers, and professionals. It argues that spending locally strengthens the town and its institutions, while buying foreign products harms the community. It stresses patronizing home mechanics and editors to ensure better local media and economy.
News from Harrisonburg Virginia reports the death of Mrs Sanvxt J Pricr daughter of Jony P Jurrares Esquire on November 18. Her funeral and burial occurred Sunday with a large crowd of mourners. The record extends condolences to her husband and relatives.
The 1859 post-office rule grants free postage to bona fide subscribers of weekly papers who reside in the paper’s county. If the delivery office is outside the county but is the regular mail receiving point, they may still receive free postage.
Residents report twenty to thirty cows raiding hay and corn on streets and yards across Ohio towns for months. Cows roam from early morning until drivers and cattle clash near the Public Square, prompting calls for city authorities to enforce existing cattle laws and curb losses to farmers during trade visits.
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