Wool duties proposal and political notes from Wooster
A collection of 1895 political and economic musings touches on American wool duties, treasury deficits, and proposed railroad schemes via Wooster. It questions Cleveland’s role in safeguarding missionaries in China, notes a tariff’s one year impact, and mentions subsidies in Britain and Canada. The piece also asks about old Wooster Library Association books and reader donations to the Free Reading Room, inviting public response. It concludes with a penny-pinching subscription offer for The Weekly Republican and a note on past issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Wooster Library Association
Weekly Republican
New York Weekly Tribune
Prospective Massillon Rail Extension Would Cost Wooster Trade
A Massillon extension plan to West Lebanon and Mt. Eaton could give Massillon a monopoly on Wooster area business. The Wooster board of trade railroad committee is urged to study the proposal and act to keep regional commerce from draining away. The piece emphasizes massing development potential and urges local mobilization when Massillon speaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massillon
Lebanon
Mt. Eaton
Wooster
Board of Trade Railroad Committee
Joshua Crawford Nominated by Republicans for District
Joshua Crawford of Morrow County, a farmer and preacher, was nominated by the Republicans of the district for a forthcoming election. The selection emphasizes Crawford's rural roots and clerical background as part of the party's ticket.
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Joshua Crawford
Morrow County
Senator Crawford Campaign Outlook Across District
State Senator Crawford, backed by Republicans, campaigns across the district with strong support from farmers. Democratic candidate Harper has limited campaigning experience and awareness in the district. Republicans carried most counties last year, Knox leading with a 623 margin, and past history suggests a favorable outlook for Crawford despite prior defeats in the 1863 Brough plan.
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Harper
Holmes
Knox
Morrow
Wayne
Brough
Mansfield
J. C. Devin
Mt. Vernon
Knox County
Crawford
Wooster Guards Win Newark Competitive Drill Trophy
Wooster City Guards defeated Newark Company in a competitive drill held in Newark. Judges rated Co D 79 percent with 23 minutes, while Co G scored 67 percent in 20 minutes. minor errors cost G a tie. The event revived a long rivalry dating to Crestline tests.
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Camp Howe
Wooster
Newark
Crestline
Peckinpaugh
Wooster Guards
Wooster City Guards
Burns
17Th
U.S. I
Eldridge
10Th
U.S. 1
Co. 4
Co. G
Co D
Newark Tribune
Co. D
Thayer
Co. LD
C. W. F. Dick
Wooster Factory Expands With New Dept and Lima Transfers
The Darstine Birding Blind Co. increases orders for blinds, forcing a larger workforce. Monroe Manufacturing of Lima transfers to Wooster, partnering with Durstine Sliding Blind Co. to continue sliding blinds and rolling partitions. New staff include Maxwell in finishing, Monroe guiding partition work, Hont over sliding blinds, Blankenhorn in lumber. Facility now employs 60 to 80 men, with orders ahead for weeks, over 1,200 windows in 30 days and many rolling partitions planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darstine Birding Blind Co
Monroe Manufacturing Company
Lima
Messrs
W. H.C
G. K. Monroe
Wooster
Durstine Sliding Blind Co
Maxwell
K. Monroe
Rail line to Jeromeville boosts local industry and jubilee
Wooster reporter notes Akron camp in town after completing Jeromeville railroad in Ashland County. Track work finished, ballasting near done, trains to run soon. Camp plans Wooster excursion next Friday to Jeromeville, parishioners prepare grand celebration. Terra cotta tubing plant 50 percent along, kilns active, engines ready, fencing along the line 50 miles built by W H Long of Blackleyville using 84,400 pickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace BK. Camp
Akron
Wooster
Jeromeville
Ashland Co
Clinton Township
Wor
Kmen
Wayne County
Camp Railroad
W. H. Long
Blackleyville
Log
Long
Evil Effects of a Cruel Fright Destroys Plain Township Widow
Mrs. Christian Fair, an elderly resident of Plain township, died Friday after a long illness aged 75. Funeral Sunday at 9 a.m. at the house and 10 a.m. at Reedsburg Reformed Church. Interment in Reedsburg. The fright from a burglary ten years ago in 1884 is cited as a lasting cause of her declining health.
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Christian Fair
Plain Township
Fanera
Reformed Church
Reedsburg
Methodist Church
Tev F. Ankley
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Calamantier
Holmes County
Columbus
Flrat Presbyterian
Young People's Societies
Mansfield Presbytery
United S
Presbyterian Church
Joseph Kyle
Allegheny
Knoxville Glee Club
Knoxville
Tenn
E. A. Read
Baptist Young People’s Union
Misa
Martha Criley
Baptist Female College
J Lex'ngton
Missouri
The
Lutheran Church
Union
Maples Valley Band
Br. Griley
Af Wooater
Ray Thompkins
Lsy. Naftiger
Flower Festival and Big Acts Set for Wooster Show Season
The Ladies of the Maccabees secure City Opera House for Friday Sept 27 with The Flower s Festival. Tragedian Charles Hacford appears in November. Burt Sheppard minstrels lead a 30-person company. Country Circus comes Nov 9 with a three car train required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt Sheppard
Lester and Allen, Adams and Evans, and & Company
Wooster, Jefferson, Kiaw & Erlanger
Beautify the Complexion with Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription
Advert describes Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as an easy path to beauty and health for women. It claims dull eyes and sallow faces stem from weakened vitality and promises to build up and invigorate delicate women by regulating natural functions. Also promotes Dr Pierce’s Pellets as a cure for constipation and indigestion with one dose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Piearce
Oak Hill improvements at Wooster Cemetery planned
The Wooster Cemetery association announces a new public utility building to be constructed this season. A tool house with public water closets, a north facing 36 by 60 foot structure, includes an office, a workroom, and a drive through access. Water works provide 60 to 70 hydrants with ready supplies and a shortage of sprinkling cans has occurred. The project aims to ease operations and convenience for funeral and maintenance work while maintaining a neat appearance.
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Wooster
Mullins
Ohio
Republican
Bacon's Celery King for the Nerves Promises Relief
Glad Tidings touts Bacon's Celery King as a tonic for the age’s ailments including dyspepsia liver complaints and general debility. It claims to aid digestive organs regulate the liver and restore vigor with a large pack priced at 25c sold by Laubach eye dé&w and Laubach & Boyd. Also mentions Magic Dyes color packs advertised by Laubach & Boyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laubach Eye
Dé&W
Crawford Nominated for State Senator in Mt Vernon
The Mt Vernon Republican convention chose Joshua Crawford of Morrow county as state senator candidate after multiple ballots. The nomination follows strong farmer support, Crawford's long farming ties, and endorsements from Wayne county and the Farm Bureau. Party unity backed Crawford as McKinley for president and Foraker for senator were rallying points.
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Mt. Vernon
AW. ©. Cooper
Aft. Vérnon
M. L. Smyser
Wayne
Smyser
U. S
E Repuglican
Columbus
McKinley
Foraker
Rice
Hrice
Cleveland
John F. Barrett
W.H. Sidle
Frank Griffith
Sea Global Committee
Holmes
John M. Lang
W.C. Stout
Knox
James Alsdort
W . Phillips
Morrow
M.l.smyser
W SV Garver
Harry Grititb
Lyon
W. W. Garver
C. J Warner
Wayne County
Wm Duncan
Jgc
Devin
Joshua Crawford
Warner
Duncan
Crawford
Dunecan
Crawford IH
Wasifakep
Leava
Whie Wayne
Duncan Jo
F. M.B
Morrow County
North Sloomfield Township
Sparta
ME Church
Massillon
Joahua Crawford
Stark County
Fatal Motor Car and Cycle Collision in Canton
George W. Althouse of the Imperial Brick Company in Canton suffered fatal injuries after a bicycle collision with a fast electric car Sunday night. He was dragged under the fender along a heavy grade, sustaining numerous fractures and severe damage before the car could stop. He was about 40 years old and leaves a wife, with the incident reportedly occurring as he attempted to cross the track ahead of the vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Althouse
Imperial Brick Company
Canton
Wooster
George Althouse
Hoe
Attendance High at Westminster for Persian Missionary Sermon
Wooster's Westminster Kauke Chapel hosted Rev. W. Lawrence Ward from Persia delivering a thoughtful sermon on John’s gospel. The service highlighted faith in Jesus, shared personal testimony, and urged university-wide prayer for Albany University’s second year and spiritual guidance amid community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Church
Kauke Chapel
W. Lawrence Ward
Persia
Wooster
Scovel
Mr. Ward
John
Jesus Christ
Ward
Jesus
Abraham Lincoln
Daniel E. Sickes
Gettysburg
Lincoln
Sickles
Fredericksburg Honors Veteran J C McNulty
A Fredericksburg tribute honors Capt J C McNulty, a veteran of the Mexican War and also a veteran of the Civil War. The obituary notes his service and long commitment to the nation.
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Fredericksburg
Furniches
J.C. McNulty
Wooster Orator to Speak at Chickamauga Monuments Dedication
Gen Aquilla Wiley of Wooster will participate in the Ohio Chickamauga battle field commission dedication program on Wednesday September 18. He will deliver the address turning the monuments over to Ohio Governor McKinley. Governor McKinley will speak accepting the monuments and transferring them to the Secretary of War, with brief addresses by commission members and Secretary Lamont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aquilla Wiley
Dist
Ohio Chickamauga Battlefield
Ohio Monuments
Chickamauga
Ohio
McKinley
Lamont
Arrest for Alleged Assault Near Ashland
A brick layer Geo Weddell was arrested in Ashland for alleged assault on Mrs Darren three miles west of Ashland after a Sunday dispute over grapes. He threatened her and she became sick from fright and remains in a delicate condition. warrant seeks further action with possible fatal outcome.
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Ashland
Geo, Weddell
S Woman's
Latimer
Lerner
Weddell
Onstable C. W. Sweringen
Helis
Wm. Darren
Swenngen
Ayer’s Hair Vigor Promises Stronger Roots and Shine
An old advertisement touts Ayer’s Hair Vigor as strengthening weak hair roots and vessels, stimulating nourishment to the scalp, and adding oil to keep shafts soft and silky. It claims the product is the world’s most popular toilet preparation.
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Ayer
Free Reading Room attracts many visitors and praise
The article lauds the Free Reading Room for its first week use and growing value to the public. It lists an extensive Executive Board roster led by Miss FE. A. Bennett and many members, notes inviting atmosphere with flowers and growing book intake, and mentions opera tickets for Thursday benefit sales. It also covers opening meetings, gospel talks, and praise for local YMCA spirit and the Reading Room's future planned gatherings led by Rev Dr O A Hills.
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FE. A. Bennett
R. J. Smith
Mra
R. J. Sweeney
T. S. Shepherd
H. B. Swartz
A. Lerch
Henry Rockey
J. Lucas
B. M. Bailey
M. E. Gordon
Ida Hatfeld
Mallicent Woodworth
Mias
Mila Barrett
M. Beck
Ida Marchand
C. M. Yocum
Sarah Eberhart
E. Everhard
J. S. Ross
John Moore
T. E.bellingham
C. V. Hard
Geo. J. Schwartz
Art
Wm. Shibley
James fFollis
Henry Sorvith
Benefit of Frea
Horn’s News Depot
Compton
Samaria
O. A. Hills
1St Presbyterian Church
Jed
Capt. McClelland
Y.M.C. A
Wooster
Orrville social and wedding notices headlined by multiple families
OARVILLE Sept 6 special The McElhinney Stinson gathering near Barton City drew about 250 guests with a large bank barn, music, speeches, and a lively program. A buggy accident injured Mrs Fletcher and daughter Brittie but no serious harm. Bertha Bentel wedding to Prof Howard A Day at Mrs Bentel’s home featured a large reception and departure to Heidelberg College. Local weddings birthdays picnics and a town dance followed with out of town guests and a mandolin serenade.
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Oarville
McElhinney
Mother Earth
Ats P.m
James Stinson
Batton City Glee Club
Jacob Huntsberger
Ktev
Dr. Madge
Dalton
N C McDowell
N. C
Gibson
Stick
Stuck
Andrew Stuck
Mamie MckElhinney
Annie McElhinney
Lyons
Neb
Matel Stuck
Burton City
Wooster
Canal Fulton
Rasha Burr
Colonel Clark
Ark
Orrville
Jan Bentel
Bealle Avenue
Martha Webster
P.38
Horn
J. H. Kauke
M.S. Nachtrieb
Mary Murdock
Tillie Eckenroth
Lara Myers
Alice’eckinpaugh
Sarah Eberhart
Albertie Barrard
W. P. Snyder
Margy
Chas. Harn
Samce Ames
Arletta Warren
Mra A
Netfie Imgard
J. G Sanborn
Graeter
H. B Sgartz
H.A Hart
Elizabeth Deneke
Ehattia Stibbs
Emeline McSweeney
Emily Codgs
Della Na
News Blues in Colusa Hergid’s Call for Action
A rambunctious plea for lively news quotes Colusa Hergid urging editors to publish dramatic events. The speaker laments quiet stories and longs for scandal, conflict, or public intrigue to animate the page.
Dr Hand's Colic Cure Praised in 180s Ad
An OCR fragment from Hand Medicine Co Philadelphia promotes Dr Hand's Colic Cure as highly effective for infant colic. It includes a testimonial praising its results and recommends Ferdinand M. King for purchasers at 80 Scott Street. Also mentions Dr Mand's Remedies for Children and Dr Wheeler's Nerve Vitalizer as travel aids.
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Dr. Hand
Hand Medicine Co
Philadelphia
Jyoura
Ferdinand M. King
Scott Street
Dr. Mand
All
Ruggists
Notable Cheaper Ads Offered in Wooster Daily
In Wooster, the Daily Republican offers unusually cheap advertising on its third page sixth column. Rates show 46 cents for 25 words or less for three days, or the whole week for 40 cents, described as the cheapest ad rate offered.
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Daiey Republican
Wooster
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Madison Avenue
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Manafield
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Wooster University
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