20 Oct 1897
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1897
Page
1
A call for weekly reports from all correspondents of the Wooster Republican. Emphasizes hearing from missing readers and assigning reporters for absent ones. Urges new correspondents where needed and stresses timely, routine updates from each town.
The piece details a heated county convention in Cincinnati where Boss Her nerd maintained control and McLean's slate was adopted. It notes party alignment, the Business Men’s League aiding Republicans, and local labor and coke field developments as campaign factors.
The Wayne County Democrat argues McLean seeks the U S Senate to advance himself, hiring high-priced men with financial muscle, while Hanna’s defeat becomes McLean’s sole goal. The paper claims McLean’s Democratic devotion hinges on personal gain and labels the contest as a stark McLean versus Hanna struggle.
The report details widespread fraud in a McLean led Negro Protection party with 2234 signatures across 17 counties. Of these, 67 are colored, 12 white Republicans, and 25185 white Democrats. Ashland counts show no colored names and only one Republican by error. 54 names belong to Democratic politicians. Moses Moore of Dayton rejects the ticket claiming allegiance to the White Man's movement.
The New Philadelphia Tribune reports Populist Charien McGlinchey may campaign in Pascarasas County while pledging to back John J. McLean of Washington, D. C., for United States Senator if elected. Democrats in Stark County split, some backing Bryan silver faction, others opposing McLean amid party tensions.
A mixed dialogue outlines coal pricing in Orrville versus Wooster, arguing Orrville retailers underprice or oversell, the impact on miners’ wages, freight costs, and local demand. The piece contends a cash sales policy could destabilize profits and hurt workers, while noting broader regional price comparisons and market pressures.
Mrs F H Rock of Canton Ohio reports her two month old baby suffered wind colic since birth. After using Dr Hand’s Colic Cure for less than two weeks the infant was cured and has not relapsed. She tried other medicines without success. The cure is sold by all druggists for 25 cents. Bold by ell druggists.
A garbled advertisement touts Cracarets Candy Cuthartre as a wonderful medical discovery. It claims to cleanse the system, dispel colds, cure headaches and fever, aid liver and bowels, and cure multiple ailments. It urges readers to buy a box of B.C. C. today.
A Williamsport Indiana resident describes months of stomach pain from indigestion and constipation. After taking Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin from Armstrong & Swank, he reports rapid relief, renewed strength, and weight gain. Sold in 10c 50c and 1 dollar sizes at Laubach & Boyd's.
Theodore Dickman of New Bremen Ohio recommends Wright's Celery Capsules after using two boxes for heart and stomach trouble. He reports cure after the second box and urges others with similar ailments to try the remedy. Sold by druggists at 60 and 1 per box, trial sizes offered by Wright Medical Co. Columbus Ohio. George K. Krieger, druggist, also listed.
Col R E Doah, famed ex congressman, speaks at a large Wooster audience backing Republican principles as the guaranty of prosperity. The Wooster opera house crowd, though not large, fills stairs and galleries, signaling strong public interest. Nelson spoke briefly but illness kept him away, while locals listen to hopeful talk of favorable business outcomes and ongoing Republican momentum.
Intense itching from eczema and related diseases is eased by Carter's Herbs Ointment. Claimed cures for pad cases and piles, plus care for chapped hands. Price 25 cents at Laubaca & Boyd's drug store. Also Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil touted for sprains bruises and cuts by athletes.
A fragmented political discourse recalls 1896 promises, arguing for 16 to 1 coinage and criticizing Democrats. It cites Governor Bushnell tax relief for big corporations, state debt reduction, and a forecast of tax cuts if reelected. It also discusses Senate races, redistricting threats, and the likelihood of Bushnell and Hanna returning to office.
Kies De Newell Albright, 40, professor of Biblical and historical theology at Denver University, died Sunday night in Denver after a two year illness. A former pastor in Mansfield and Belvedere, he held several Methodist posts and later joined the Denver faculty, remembered as a learned minister with strong energy and ambition.
Warranty and executors deeds transferring parcels across Chester Marshallville Jefferson Doylestown Paint Canaan townships. Names include Charlies A Weiler Mary K Weiler D F Gengemer John Hinderer R A Lessy Daniel Fishburn Hetty Fishburn W38 Putman Joseph W Putman Samuel M Bowert Mary Kos hler Susan Pursell Elmer Moffaid B Whonsetler. Totals range from 1 to 600 dollars for various lot numbers and acreages.
An old advisory warns against catarrh ointments containing mercury as dangerous to smell and the system. Hall's Catarrh Cure from J. Chaney & Co Toledo claims no mercury and is taken internally. Manufactured in Toledo Ohio by F. J. Chevey & Co. Ball's Catarrh Cure touted as genuine with testimonials available. Ear-Bold kept by druggists at 75 cents per bottle.
Orrville residents praised the two day free fair with 3,000 on opening day and an estimated 8,000 on Thursday. Merchants reported strong business, displays of needlework and canning, and lively street booths. Balloon ascents, parachute descents by Dr. W H Thompson, and brisk racing events drew large, orderly crowds aided by local bands and a busy town hall exhibit space.
The notice promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy for chronic and mild indigestion. It quotes letters from patients in Weedsport New York and Marshall Michigan praising the tablets for improving digestion, sleep, and energy. The ad claims the product digests foods regardless of stomach strength and suggests sending for a free book on stomach diseases.
The Ohio Presbyterian Synod met at East Liverpool and East Liverpool held sessions over two days addressing Wooster University matters On class day the Synod sustained President Dr I F Scovel against the faculty action allowing amateur theatricals The case of Attorney Massey of Zanesville was reopened with reinstatement ordered after a presbytery dispute and accusations of a scurrilous letter against Dr Holliday Prohibition candidate for governor
Try Allen's Foot Mase to cool swollen tired feet and ease smarting from high shoes. It relieves corns and callous spots and reduces sweating. Available from druggists and stores for 25 cents with a free trial package by mail address.
A lively runaway along the road in front of Quinby Jones’s residence west of the city leads to Samuel Berry badly bruised after being hurled from his buggy. A second double team crashes into another wagon, throwing its driver ten feet. the man escapes injury. Multiple teams end up running loose through Larwhl street before being halted near Grant street.
A Wayne county farmer reported the highest wheat yield yet in the region. From 12 acres the machine measured 510 bushels, averaging about 48 bushels per acre with quality noted as excellent. One field underperformed due to timothy and wilt cherry trees, but overall yields pushed toward 60 bushels per acre on the best land. The report also notes election ballot signatures reaching 344 to place a ticket, with J E Applebaugh as clerk of the Board of Elections.
In Bloomington at Miss Nellie Ihrig home Wooster Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma hosted its anniversary initiation banquet marking the 27th anniversary of the order and 22nd in Wooster chapter history. Eight young ladies were initiated and a decorated parlor banquet followed with a program of toasts and witty responses led by Alice Bellasmith.
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