Plain Township Farmer's Inven tion Growing Wooster Industry
Local items describe agricultural ventures and seasonal crops, noting a growing farming industry in Wooster. Reports cover real estate transfers, probate matters, new railroad work in Wayne County, and university activity alongside local notices and poems.
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Plain Township
Wooster
Dominion Pleas Court
Wayne County
University of Wooster
Canaan
Masonic
Brice
Rice
Garfield
Send for supplies and letters to Republican correspondents
The Republican office urges all local correspondents to stock up and send fresh letters by Monday or Tuesday. Brief, frequent updates are preferred over long, delayed reports, and readers should respond with any deficiencies or new items to keep the column lively.
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THE
Republican
Toye Weekly Republican
Wayne County Centennial Plans Earn Bold Commitment
An editorial lauds a Wooster meeting of citizens in the mayor's office as they prepare for Wayne County's centennial celebration set for August 10 1896. The piece praises broad support urgency and a $10 000 budget as necessary for a memorable event linked to the Northwest Territory's history and General Anthony Wayne.
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Wayne County
Wooster
Arthur St. Clair
Northwest Territory
Anthony Wayne
Price Infamy and Campbell Vote Split in Wayne County
Wayne County Democrats condemn the price business as disgraceful and warn against repeating it. They accuse Campbell of silent complicity in 1889-90 and say another six years of silence would ruin his standing. A vote for Campbell is seen as a vote for Brice.
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Wayne County
Democratic Party
Campbell
Ohio
Brice
Dowell Democratic Rally Endorses Richards for renomination
A. W. Blackburn spoke as chairman at the Dowell Democratic mass convention in Wooster City Hall urging support for J. A. D. Richards for renomination despite dissent within the party.
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A. W. Blackburn
Dowell
Wooster City Hall
J. A. D. Richards
Political Broadside Raises Townsman Feuds and Ballot Talk
A partisan letter laments party divides and criticizes Brice Wiley and Blosser while urging voters to back Rady. It skewers the leadership of Dowell and the Populists, questions Wayne county finances, and frames the U S Senate choice as a farmer’s issue with free wool and gold standard stances. The piece portrays internal party strife over candidate support and county administration ahead of elections.
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Patricdn
Glen Wiley
U.S
Rice
Brice
En. Powell
Wiley
Rea
U. S
Wayne County
United States Senate
Sam Miller
Ohio
U. S. Senate
Nho
Dowell
Blosser
Blackburn
Rady
Democratic votes tied to debt and job loss policy
The statement claims every Democratic vote sustains fiscal and revenue policies that increase public debt, drain gold for imports, and push American workers from their jobs. It argues prosperity cannot return while the party in power remains, and that voting Republican is a vote to end the disaster and restore prosperity.
Campaign slander and party leadership questioned in Ohio race
A long defense counters Campbell's corruption charges against the Ohio Legislature as Hon. U. Obl of Mahoning rebuts the attacks. It questions Judge Dowell's role as Democratic Committee chair, urges support for Rady, Hill, and Scott, and cites Brice and others in a bitter Youngstown campaign scene with references to wool payments and factional lines.
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Toma
Youngstown
Brice
Brica
Ohio
Marper
Wiley
Ohio political appeal targets Brice and county treasurer race
A Lima area political notice urges voters to oppose Brice and his allies, backing John B. Overholt for county treasurer and Rudy for County Commissioner. It argues strong candidates are needed to supervise finances and criticize Brice’s influence while praising Sugar Creek support for Rudy and the southeast.
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Rudy
Sugar Creek
Democrat Fairbanks Attacks Legislature Then Finds Democrats Behind It
George A. Fairbanks of Columbia condemned a legislative act as corrupt but discovers it was proposed and carried through by his own party. Campbell’s harsh attack on Republicans energized them to vote, aiding opponents.
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George A. Fairbanks
Columbia
Campbell
Brice Defeat Urged by Ohio Democratic Party Rally
Judge Dowell chairs the Democratic Committee as speakers denounce Republican policy and demand votes for Brice and Bricker. The piece urges voters to back American Eagle and names Brice rivals, endorsing local candidates like Hepler and Knight while promising restoration of prosperity through timely turnout before election day.
Rare Starter Meeting Sparks Unanimous Proposition Adoption
A last Friday gathering described as a splendid success raised ten thousand dollars for a proposition. Speeches by Weegee and others highlighted support, with strong approval noted across the room.
Wayne County Centennial Committee Held Large Wooster Meeting
A well attended Wooster meeting of prominent locals discussed the Wayne County centennial celebration to be held August 15 1896. Chairman Frank Taggart and Secretary Frank Shives led as Rev I N Kieffer outlined a plan with a suggested $10 000 fund and a finance committee of seven to secure funds. Speakers urged broad support from schools churches farmers and manufacturers while noting legal limits on public lands and the need for immediate fundraising without relying on county commissioners. The group agreed to a follow up meeting and to begin fundraising efforts.
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Wayne County
Wooster
Frank Taggart
Frank J. Shives
J.G. Sanborn
Harry McClarnan
C. V. Hard
J. GW. Kauke
L. B. Critchfield
A. A. Hart
Forbes Alcock
I. H. Myers
Jacob Frick
A. H. Pierson
A.S Mc.Clare
Chas. Haupert
Ben Douglas
M. L. Smyser
Hoe
Capt
Taylor
Taggart
Alnguet
Smynex
Kelffer
Smyzer
Gapt
Wayne County Fair Grounds
Roy
Kieffer
Anc
Mr. Smyser
Avera
Ifer
Cleveland
Col. C. V. Hard
Smyser
Capt. Teylor
Wayne
Shaker Digestive Co Claim Promises Health Boost
An advertisement claims digestive system issues cause wasting and poor appetite. It asserts nine of ten cases stem from digestion and promises restoration to a healthy condition with a tonic food remedy and guidance for those consumptives who lack appetite and nourishment.
Time Cleveland Administration Increases National DP
A garbled report notes an action by the Cleveland administration increasing the national DP by around 100 dollars, suggesting a policy or budget shift. Details are unclear due to OCR errors, but the core claim references a financial rise and official involvement.
Bonds Challenged Over Mohican Township Rail Project
From Saturday's Daily Word recited in Wooster that the Common Pleas Court at Ashland has decided the case of the bonds for 20000 dollars issued by Mohican township to secure the H. B. Camp railroad, against the bonds' validity. Property owners of Deromevilla and Elspwhere in the township, who guaranteed the bonds, will carry the case to higher courts.
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Wooster
Common Pleas Court
Ashlond
Mohican Township
H. B. Camp Railroad
Deromevilla
Elspwhere
Brice Weighs Foraker Debate Challenge in Orrville
In Wayne County Orrville October 24 Senator Brice faced a challenge from ex Gov Foraker for a joint debate. Brice said he had not received official notification and knew little beyond newspaper reports as Foraker and Gen Bushnell traveled from Akron to Mount Vernon to address a meeting.
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Zanesville
Brice
Foraker
Orrville
Gen. Bushnell
Akron
Mt. Vernon
Arranged by Agreement in Phe, Hoaice and Alimony Case
Clara Fiscus and John Al. Fiscus settled their dispute by agreement. Mr Figens paid 5,000 in cash and transferred real estate in Dalton including the homestead, adjoining house, and a half acre with fruit, plus most possessions. Wife received 1,700 alimony and custody of three children, surrendering dower rights to remaining property.
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Phe
Hoaice
Clara Fiscus
John al. Fiscus
Figens
Dalton
Figcus
Pancoast Receives Six Month Stay of Hanging
Fargo North Dakota Supreme Court granted a six month respite in the Pancoast murder case until the April term. A writ of error was granted to hear new defense evidence that could affect a possible new trial. The law bars bail for a convicted person, so Pancoast will remain in jail in Fargo awaiting the term and potential acquittal if a new trial is granted.
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Fargo
N. D
Medina Gazelle
North
Dakota Supreme Court
Chambera Yesterda
Pancoast
Centennial Celebration Plans in Wayne County Ohio
A citizen meeting in Wooster Ohio on October 4 1895 elected Frank Taggart chair and formed Committees of Arrangements led by L N Kuteffer. They set August 11–15 1896 as the Wayne county centennial celebration with parades educational and pioneer days and organized a Centennial Fund of at least $10 000 with a seven member Centennial Board to oversee finances and township representation.
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Wooster
Frank Taggart
I. . Kigffer
Coil
Atry McClarran
J. G. Sa Iemsel Jeffries
C. W. Vanjou
Tasaddy
L N. Kuteffer
Col. C. V. Hard
Harry McClarran
Wayne County
Alao
Waynes County
Ohio
Northwest Territory
Marietta
C. V._ Hard
Forbescock
J. H. Kauke
L. &. Critchfield
A. Hart
I. N. Myers
Jsuchass
Guardianship hearing for R B Wasson adjourned
Probate Judge J C McClarran heard arguments on appointing a guardian for R B Wasson. The court postponed naming a guardian, with A J Thomas indicating an appeal. Earlier, Sheriff Garver and Dr Lehr moved Wasson to an asylum in Toledo after a motion to commit him.
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J.C. McClarran
R. B. Wasson
Capt. McClure
McClarran
A. J. Thomas
Mr. Wassov
McClure & Stayser
Garver
Wasson
Wooster City Guards Drum Corps Formed in City Armory
A new first class drum corps the Wooster City Guards Drum Corps formed with Cant. H. L. Kubas promoting the enterprise. Members from various units drill for street parades and political events wearing blue uniforms. They traveled to Nashville for a Democratic mass meeting and plan to buy bugles and equipment with earnings, seeking community support.
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Wooster
Frank Cummings
James Edwards
Ingles
Chas. Roth
Kronk
Geo. Wood
Harry Strow
Theo. Wiggins
D. Goudy
W. H. Robison
Albert J. Harry
Grant
W. A. Hess
Rank Kester
Ellepstman
Horace Barratt
Fred Schuch
Geo. Limb
Geo. Miller Emil Conrad
Ad. Elisperian
U.S. Expresa Co
G. A. KR
Sach
Nashville
Holmes Co
Shreve
W C A Reading Room Notes Highlight Community Support
The article calls for business leaders to aid the W C A Reading Rooms with practical help and donations. It notes progress from the work already underway and urges united effort, promising a 7 30 pm Gospel meeting led by J H Dickason and a 3 pm session tomorrow by Rev Dr J D Irons, with music featured.
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W.C. A
J. H. Dickason
J. D. Irons
A Baby s Life Saved By Dr Hand Cure
A 1804 note from Artica G praises Dr D B Hand for a colic cure that relieved a baby's distress within an hour after other remedies failed. The writer recommends Dr Bond's remedies for children and lauds their safety and effectiveness, claiming success for mothers seeking relief.
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Artica
D.B. Hand
The Drouth Breaks With Sunday Rain
A brief, general rain fell Sunday evening around six o’clock, delivering a sizable shower in a short period. Fredericksburg saw rain begin before dinner and continue until about seven one, with the storm appearing widespread and much needed by dry areas. Wayne county farmers utilized moisture by sprinkling corn, some spreading kernels on the ground to draw moisture through the night before husking in the morning.
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Fredericksburg
Wayne County
Massillon Miners Vote to Return to Work After Funeral
In Massillon district nearly all Mullins Miogiewood miners returned to work after a child’s funeral caused a halt. President Mossop urged voting, and most miners favored resuming, despite a prior plan to stay idle awaiting a state ratio adjustment.
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Mullins Miogiewood
North Lawrence
Massillon
John J. Mossop
Elm
Pocock
Camp Creek
Vres. Mossop
Sao
Republican Moves Favorable Bill Amid Public Debate
A Republican legislator introduces a notable bill drawing wide public discussion. Supporters cite economic growth and reduced regulations, while opponents warn about potential cuts to essential services and oversight gaps amid ongoing committee hearings.
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Yoder House
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John A. Gann
North Market Street
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North County
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Toledo
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Maysville
Rev. Scott
I. W. Lachatt
Retta Williams
Clinton Township
Brown School For Review
L.S. Miley
Ashland Gazelle
Havenville
Yocum
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McMurray
Stark County
Weat
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