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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1895
Page
3
The piece critiques Democratic handling of finances in Paulding County and national campaigns. It cites a $32,000 alleged shortage under treasurer Michael Finan and analyzes campaign management conflicts involving Brice, Campbell, Norton, and others. It questions the Wilson bill and calls out perceived party failures and treasury controls.
The Republican notes Wooster’s rail expansion with a Connorton C C and Company line to Canton and Brice’s absorption of the A C & C Railroad. It argues strong town growth, crowded schools, and a confident start to the new year. Also mentions a third term argument in England favoring Grove Cleveland and Ohio Democratic voting implications.
Governor McKinley selects George E. Baldwin of Canton as Judge Jennifer’s successor on the Circuit Court bench. The choice is noted as a loyal Republican and a capable, gentlemanly lawyer. Judge Thayer of Canton may seek the Democratic nomination, hoping for election, a path he attempted last year amid Ross Briceism.
Wooster is praised for the initiative and energy of its ladies who have completed a free public reading room in a central location to meet a genuine local need. The Woman's Christian Association plans further undertakings including a free public library, contingent on broad public support now and in the future.
The Century Club held its first session of the eighth year with high attendance and a gathering to celebrate Rev. J. N. Kieffer’s new home. Dr John A Gunn was elected president, Rev Dr W W Griley vice president, H B Wor secretary, and Elias Compton treasurer. Discussion covered safe investments, building and loan societies, life insurance, and the role of land in investment, with caution advised on speculative ventures and outside schemes.
The Pennsylvania Lines offer direct routes to Newport Narragansett Cape Cod Martha's Vineyard Nantucket and popular Atlantic coast watering places from Chesapeake Bay to Maine. Mountain resorts include Cresson ledford Springs Ebenburg Altoona and other Alleghenies spots with access to White Mountains Adirondacks Watkins Glen Mt. Desert Island and eastern New York summer getaways. The Lake Region links to Mackinac Petoskey Charlevoix Mt. Clemens St Clair Muskegon Traverse City Mackinaw City Sault Ste. Marie Gogebic St Ignace Watersmeet Au Sable Iron Mountain and Northern Michigan retreats as well as Ashland Cedar Lake Devil's Lake Pelican Lake Three Lakes and nearby Northwest resorts. For rates times and first class service contact Pennsylvania Line Ticket Agent or Chief Assistant General Passenger Agent F Van Dusen, Pittsburg, Pa.
Creston Journal notes Misses Maude and Edith Smith of Wooster visiting their grandparents, Mr and Mrs Philip Whonsetler, and dropping by I W. Knuenstrick's recently.
In Wayne County Common Pleas Court Capt. K. Eddy and Newton A Eddy sue Horace K. Camp over jointly held clay deposits and a proposed railway. They allege Camp pledged to build a plant and railway and to share profits, but Camp has taken control, diverted donations, and refused to honor agreements. Plaintiffs seek an accounting, recognition of their half of donations and rights, and an injunction against Camp selling or completing the road without them.
Governor McKinley and party inspect the 8th Regiment at Camp Howe Newark. Guards from Co D Wooster alternate duty. A court martial was held, passes required for leave, and a competitive drill with Co G set for Friday. Chaplain Kauffman preached a morale boosting sermon to a large crowd.
In a Mansfield dated letter Judge Johp We Jenner resigns as circuit judge for the Fifth Ohio circuit effective October. The governor must appoint a replacement until the November election. The split between parties is noted with Adams and Pomérine from the southern part, leaving northern counties to claim the vacancy.
The article notes Wayne County residents enlisting for the Mexican War and honors Captain Stanley, a veteran who served in Co E, 8th Ohio Volunteers, under Brigadier General Samuel R. Curtis. He is portrayed as a cousin of Major General David Slogns Stanley and is connected to Captain W. M. Stanley and Hop. D. K. ce in leading the procession.
A fragment notes a member of Ohio’s First Regiment with the Wooster Company, listing enlistment at the time Sumter fell. The brief reference preserves the historical note of early Civil War service and regional unit connection.
The Fourth regiment of the U V V L yesterday held its reunion in the Senate chamber with seventy-one members present. Recruited from Mt Vernon Delaware Marion Canton Wooster and other towns the unit joined Lincoln’s army in 1861 and fought 64 days across major battles including Fredericksburg Gettysburg and Cedar Creek. Captain J K Kitchard presided. leaders and dignitaries from Wooster Galion Bucyrus Columbus and Lima attended. the regiment suffered 231 field deaths with 33 killed in action.
Isaac Reynolds Propubtor of the AméMedo House wed Miss Nettie Maude Green of Cleveland on Wednesday at Dayton Glenn’s home in Hindsdale Massachusetts. Rev Dr Baird officiated. The couple left for Boston New York Montreal and the St Lawrence river trip and will reside at Reynolds house on Prospect Street about September 13. Mrs Glenn is the daughter of Mrs J B Glenn, longtime infirmary steward under Mayor Rose, and is described as an estimable woman with many warm friends in Cleveland.
The article discusses imported wool pods from Hera and Ming, alleging fraud in podery and unfair competition with domestic goods. It argues the foreign manufacturer controls certain grades of worsteds, leading to a decline in domestic market share and urging readers to subscribe to a newspaper for updates.
Wooster public schools opened with the largest attendance in history. High School overcrowded. teachers cannot seat all pupils. Grammar grades swollen, aided by compulsory education law. Room shortages noted across all grades. potential new building discussed. Enrollment figures incomplete, some grades estimated, next week to refine counts. Superintendent Haupert provides the official tally.
All Around Wayne County reports farm yields with Tannersville oats at forty bushels per acre and local family moves. The piece notes residents visiting kin in Dalton and Orrville, relocation plans to Akron and Sterling, Kansas, a drugstore accident in Doylestown, and Wayne County officials meeting to discuss road improvements on Mt Eaton Dalton road. It also mentions Joseph Palt as Milton township’s top ant raiser, with exhibit at the State fair, and Kittie Hall’s five month absence.
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