25 Nov 1896
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1896
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR shows multiple personal names and addresses in a medical or professional listing. Included are A Hart at a residence opposite a Lutheran building, N i, W Ryall J Wi, and references to an American Institute of New York City. Details are unclear and partially garbled.
The Republication asks local correspondents to report weekly letters by Monday or Tuesday, stressing brief fresh news over longer, delayed submissions. It invites readers to notify the office if supplies run short and encourages sending letters promptly to keep content current.
The Wooster scene debates pushing prosperity and urges merchants to act now to capture holiday trade. Editors praise promptness, urge newspapers to assist, and reference the Killbuck ditch dispute and county circulation while quoting neighbor papers on enterprise and community effort.
Tom Watson defends his stance in a printed reply to Populist National Chairman Butler. He accuses Butler of betrayal to the Populists and collusion with Democrats as the presidential race unfolds. A Havana rumor cites officials warning reporters against using telegraph wires as Weyler’s bold actions draw scrutiny.
Horace Porter, Grants chief of staff, envisions reconciling New York Republicans while factions in the party vie for influence. He warns Kansas populists against turning Mexican dollars legal tender, stressing the test of public opinion. He notes potential shifts if McKinley loses Kentucky and calls for impartial justice in all states.
County Commissioners will sell the work of cleaning County Ditch No. 67 in Plain and Clinton townships. Sale starts at 10 near John McClure’s residence. Estimated total $1,002.30 with listed section and lateral costs. Also notice of Ditch No. 8 work sale in Milton township on Saturday Dec 5 1896 at 10 near Peter Afongey’s residence with three sections estimated at $222.
Barnhart Schrader proclaims he sought death by own action to end shame from accusations. He claims Collier beat him severely and later tried to settle for money. The case may not be known until trial.
Barnhart Schrader a 70 year old Canal Fulton resident and jail inmate was found to have cut his wrist while in custody after Sheriff Garver arrested him on two grand jury indictments for rape and assault with intent to rape involving eight year old Gertrude Collier near Wayne county. He allegedly confessed under beating and remains in custody as doctors bandaged wounds.
In Wayne County the probate court set for the first PMPs to settle the estate of Frederick Bro bee. Judge will rule Thursday on actions tied to executors long deceased and absent heirs. A Newark-born son of an executor appeared to present sales related to the estate, which had been under administration for a decade.
Judge N M Wolfe granted a divorce to Mrs Mary Hamilton of Wooster from John Hamilton on willful absence and gave custody of three minor children. Hamilton barred from interfering with wife or children. Wolfe refused Fetzer divorce due to absence not meeting three years. Morr and Reider attorneys. Wolfe praised for legal knowledge and fairness. Court schedule noted for upcoming weeks.
Secretary of State finalizes county vote tallies for state officers. Kinney Republican leads Secretary of State race by 51,649. Haifman leads for Member Board of Public Works by 61,942. Blackburn leads Dairy and Food Commissioner by 62,519. Presidential electors table shows McKinley ahead by 5,108 with Bryan second.
Joseph B Swartz, 60, died Sunday morning after weeks of illness and years of debility. A Wooster tailor by trade, he was a Cumberland County native and had lived in Wooster 53 years. He leaves a wife and siblings 8 T Swarts and Mrs Hannah Jacksop.
A reader exposes local skepticism about public notices and confirms a homegrown incident. The letter cites Joseph Bullard of 21 Palmer St praising Doan's Kidney Pills after relief from kidney pain and fatigue, noting high color secretions and back pain improved after use.
Morning fire at Charles Keets farm causes loss of personal property estimated around twenty dollars. A neighbor promptly acted, delaying spread as another blaze struck M. K. McEllroy’s Plain township farm, eight feet of roof and six rafters burned before firemen contained it. A barn fire was traced to a spark on the roof but loss was small.
Ohio’s National Guard discussed as escort for President-elect McKinley at inauguration with camp in Washington. Akron units face discipline cases, others optimistic about escort role. Canton quarters leased for club and drill space. McKinley to travel via Pennsylvania lines if chosen, while Eighth Regiment awaits federal approval. Night program highlights Tyl-County teachers institute with Shakespeare lecture by Cleveland printer Francis McNaughton.
Reports say capital is being sought in the East to fund the Wooster to Cleveland electric line and extensions toward Barberton and Akron. The Akron Journal cites negotiations with Baron Barberton Rapid Transit to buy and extend routes toward Wooster, with construction hoped for next spring. Other towns like Doylestown eye franchising to Barberton, while Summit County grants a franchise linking Barberton to Massillon via Akron, amid plans for a 2 cent per mile fare and near yearlong operation.
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Recorder Florian Schaffter notes deeds transferring 130 acres in Milton to Neri D. Klough for 2000 dollars and various quit claims and warranty deeds across Canaan Chippewa Greens and Chester townships with prices from 80 to 92 thousand dollars. Mention also of Orrville village lot sale and a related note on local visitors.
The bride and groom left at 9:30 for a wedding journey visiting Columbus and Magnetic Springs, Ohio, and will be at home after December 15 at 109 North Market Street, Wooster. Attending guests from Wooster and vicinity include Mrs. Susan Kurtz, Miss Elizabeth Kurtz, Miss Anna Bott, Neille, Mrs. J. Woner and son, and Mr. Robert L. Adair. The bride, a Cleveland School of Music graduate, is active in newspaper work and has edited her father's paper the Beres Advertiser. The Republican joins in congratulating the couple. A note adds Ida Harbaugh's newborn daughter, and further local events and apple cider details from area farms.
Mrs JKR Thomas of Hometown had part of her left hand removed earlier to check cancer growth. When the disease continued to spread she consented to a full arm removal, a operation that was successfully completed.
Edward Emerick fills in at Charles Bowman's grocery as Daniel Foner leaves for Indianapolis. Charles Hughes and his wife from Creston attend the funeral of Mrs Thomas Kana, aged 80, at Loudon.
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