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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1892
Page
2
Fragments show names Josiah B Allen of Athens for Clerk of the Supreme Court and E L Lybarger of Coshocton for Member of Board of Public Works. The passage mocks Democratic rule and Grover Cleveland with sharp, satirical lines about economy and governance.
The National Republican committee assigns Onto orators to campaign work in New England. QGen l W H Gibson Gen J Grosvenor J M Fassett and Robert Kennedy are ordered to render service in Maine and Vermont.
The Canadians and Democrats perceive the United States moving under the reciprocity clause of the McKinley bill. Both groups dislike the change, though it benefits U S commerce, improving trade dynamics with Canada and signaling broader economic effects for merchants and partners.
A note of thanks to EE E Foreman former editor of the Republican honors his years of service. The message lauds his popular leadership and predicts continued prosperity and happiness for him in old age within Republican households across the county.
The discovery notes thirteen representations of the number thirteen on one side of the new quarter dollar. Elements include 13 stars 13 letters in a stroll in the eagle’s beak 18 marginal feathers in each wing 18 tail feathers 18 parallel lines in the shield 18 horizontal bars 13 arrow heads in one foot 18 leaves on the branch in the other foot and 13 letters in the phrase quarter dollar.
A provocative political commentary claims Georgia Democrats face internal strife aimed at exposing corrupt tactics and destabilizing the party throughout the South. The writer urges brethren to pursue revolutionary change, asserting Georgia harbors multiple figures like Lott who could influence the outcome.
A sharp critique targets hired political writers who sling mud for two bits to eight per day. They pose as deep thinkers and intelligencers while railing at McKinley and Harrison, opposing tariffs only to curry political favors, and they are described as for sale and lacking respect.
A derisive column argues against old-war veterans seeking Democratic office, urging residents to tidy homes to prevent disease and moral decay. It mocks Adlai Stevenson’s visit to Herrin Kentucky, insinuating Knights of the Golden Circle ties and his effectiveness as a salesman of revolvers.
In Wooster Ohio September 2 1892 Eshelman states he will not seek the unexpired term of Hon John G Warwick and declines any candidacy for congress. A note from Eshelman accompanies the rejection and cites prior convention support as insufficient.
Democratic vice presidential candidate Adlai Stevenson blasts Free Trade as national weakness. He cites 1837 to 1861 as the golden period and argues postwar wage gains show danger of cheap labor. He warns cheap labor transfers ownership to a landed aristocracy and degrades American prosperity.
Mr 8 B Walker, a prominent citizen and druggist in Calamus Iowa, testifies that he has sold Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for eight years and sees universal customer satisfaction. He uses it in his family and has never needed a doctor for lung trouble. 60 cent bottles available from Laubach Boyd. sept
Claim describes a rapid cure in 1 to 8 days for rheumatism and neuralgia. Highlights its mysterious action, immediate disease disappearance, and first dose benefit. Priced 75 cents. Sold by Lau bach & Boyd, druggists, Wooster, Ohio.
The Ohio Republican League plans a large mass meeting at Woodsdale Island Park in Butler County on September 10 to launch the campaign. Expected crowd 20,000 to 25,000 with speakers including Whitelaw Reid General Clarkson Governor McKinley and others from national and state ranks.
Horace Greeley argues that protection lowers costs for many American goods. He cites steel rails as a case study, noting price declines after tariff changes and praising home industry, home labor, and cheaper protectioned production versus foreign imports.
An encouraging New York Tribune summary reports dramatic quarterly gains in tin and terne plate output from 1891 to 1892. Production rose from 26,922 pounds to 1,409,721 pounds, then 3,209,225 pounds, and finally 8,207,751 pounds, with each figure grounded in sworn manufacturers returns.
A lengthy petition in the Court of Common Pleas accuses Ohio Farmers Insurance Co and several state and local officials of misusing policy holders funds. The plaintiff seeks distribution of $200,000 in assets and profits, repayment from bonds misused, and an accounting with the Wooster National Bank and state treasurer, plus injunctions to prevent further transfers to the state experimental station.
Chaplain to the Bishop of Northern California, Rev. Samuel S. Wentz, writes of his years using Bimmons Liver Regulator and fully commends it to those with indigestion, dyspepsia, and low mood as an excellent appetizing tonic. ToJ H. Zeilin & Co., Philadelphia, 7a. d&w.
The Wooster Republican outlet seeks names and post office addresses of all late war veterans not receiving full pensions or not receiving due amounts, plus widows, dependents, or heirs with underpaid pay and bounty. Also covers those not yet paid under new laws and rulings. No charge for information. Address to Pension Attorney in care of Wooster Republican.
In the country John Blosser reports no news of his stolen horse after two weeks, while Ostmidster Metzler from Wooster inspected post office matters and learned John Wanamaker is all right. Mt. Eaton boasts three churches three saloons and one preacher amid various notes including a mare loss from colic after green corn. Charles Thompson visited Canton and returned with Mrs Ida Sharp and daughter. A family reunion at Nicolas Minger’s brought neighbors and five Barkman lines. Aniel Barkman of near West Lebanon received a pension of $12 per month.
Miss Mabel Buckley leaves Thursday for Miamisburg to teach in public schools. She was valedictorian of Wooster class of '02. Rev L Hankey and family move to Tiffin as he retires from active ministry due to ill health. Dr Elson and wife of Canton visit relatives. A festival in No 1 district Saturday drawn large crowd with Burton City band. Marshallville visitors attended Schlute reunion at Canton and McIntyre gathering at Akron. Labor Day observed. weather kept many at home. Schools opened Tuesday with smaller attendance. Prof R A Letsy heads High School, Miss Adasnader Grammar, Miss Sadie Hindern Primary. Some residents seek explanation of Doylestown city hall funding.
Wm Patterson of Medina visited his parents last Saturday and Sunday. Miss Sadie Good returned to Rittman last Wednesday and commenced teaching her fall term on the 5th inst. August. Kate Johnson added a daughter to their family last night. The 15 year old son of J F Simons is very ill with typhoid fever and recovery is doubtful. Road viewers work today to narrow a 60 to 40 foot road from Ferguson's corners to the county line. Will Garver began work for Drs Warner & Sullivan last Monday. Patterson and wife of California visited Mrs G A Whitmore and returned home last Monday. M E Ladies Missionary Society held a basket picnic at W Spangler’s. large attendance and visitor hospitality noted. Presbyterian communion services last Sabbath were well attended. Seven men in our precinct voted for Gen. W f Blarkson in 1840. all but Adam Weiler will vote for Gen Harrigan in 1892. Ora Miller, Mrs Wiley Smith and daughter of Wooster were guests of J W Ward last Friday and Saturday.
Ten black calves from the Kantzer farm near Me Zena in Ashland County left premises on August 15. They are from one litter and a reward is offered for information leading to their whereabouts. Contact George Kantzer MecZena O.
A historical ad declares Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh by internal use, with a $100 reward for any untreatable case. Frank J Cheney swears as senior partner of J Cheney & Co stating the firm will pay, and Laubach & Boyd of Wooster sell the remedy in Ohio.
The advertisement asserts the radical cure for rheumatism comes from removing the acid in the blood. It claims Ayer's Saisaparilla thoroughly achieves this, urging perseverance until cure. The process is described as slow but certain.
Prof Platt, noted Eye Specialist, will hold a patient consultation event at Wm Shibley’s Jewelry Store located at 23 FE Liberty Street on Thursday September 8, Friday September 9, and Saturday September 10. The event invites local residents to seek expert eye care.
Wayne County Ohio Commissioners order sale of County Ditch Improvement No 81 in Pisin Township. Newton Beard and others will see sections sold by public outcry September 17, 1892, at 10 am along the ditch line. Bidders must enter written contracts and bonds. Philip Markley acts as engineer overseeing completion. See engineer's report in the Auditor's office for details. Payments to be made per Auditor's warrant. Working sections are apportioned and estimated.
President Harrison commends the McKinley tariff and reciprocity while outlining Democratic critiques, discussing currency, ocean trade, and tariff policy. He defends the Republican record, warns against Democratic reversals, and urges nonpartisan election reform and fair apportionment.
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