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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1895
Page
6
A Wooster paper notes a clear moonlit sky last night with few clouds and broad views of the town. Probate Court rehears evidence in a case against Flory charged with robbery as county affairs, with several local names and a threat noted in a May trial.
Friday’s Wooster paper reports lively State Fair attendance and fine September weather. It notes Geo H Clark’s new planing mill ad, local court actions against Geo Flory, a theft of a cherished Sarum plant, an ice cream social aiding a church, a derailment near North Lawrence due to rail spread blamed on a turtle sighting, and various local civil and social items including marriages, visits, and upcoming fairs.
In early September Governor McKinley will participate in the Army of the Tennessee society annual meeting in Cincinnati on September 16 and 17. He is expected to deliver the welcome address Monday. A fire incident at the Columbus Manufacturing Company building caused aggregate losses.
An ad offers a $100 reward for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It includes endorsements of F J Cheney & Co of Toledo and mentions the cure, internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, price 75 cents per bottle, and distribution by druggists.
Miss Nettie Maurer and her father John Maurer faced a frightening incident when a struck door opened to a negro stranger claiming a salve could help. He entered briefly as Nettie confronted him. officers pursued but found no warrant, releasing him after he promised to leave town.
A 12 year old boy named Elijah Yarnell ran away from Wooster Ohio two weeks after leaving Wayne County Children's Home. He boarded a freight train to reach his mother in St Paul and has reached Chicago to date. He hopes his mother will come for him. police telegraphed his father and mother and expect a reply soon.
A Mt Eaton saloonkeeper Samuel Lischer reports his wife, 28, eloped with traveling salesman Edward Studer of Strasburg after leaving home with their child. The pair were traced via Massillon and Canton where they registered as wife and husband at the Union hotel. Lischer and wife had previously lived together, and she has not returned to him.
The Civil Service Commission clarifies limits on political activity for federal officeholders and postal workers. It cites executive instructions from July 14, 1880, urging officeholders to avoid conspicuous partisan actions and to refrain from influencing political meetings while in office. The memo notes privately held political rights remain but carry reciprocal restraint to avoid adverse criticism.
The Wayne County Common Pleas opened its term with Judge Es Dowell presiding. Morning sessions focused on reading, instructing Grand Jurors, and assigning hearing cases. Grand Jury list includes N. W. Hower, Joseph Housekeeper, Josiah Tate, S.A. Schlffay, Henry Stoller, George Fike, John B. Brown, and others. George Fike named foreman.
Joseph Marzetti keeper of a fruit store on East Liberty street was arrested Saturday evening on a warrant by Officer Latimer for keeping his store open Sunday September 1. He pleaded not guilty and posted $100 bond before Mayor Jeffries. Marzetti claims a right to stay open while others have closed and notes rivals like news depots milk wagons and livery stables operate Sundays.
Levi Royer of East Union township sues John Blackwood of Orrville for 10000 alleging Blackwood debauched Melinda Royer, wife of Royer, on February 3 1893 and other days. Blackwood denies all charges in answer filed at Wooster.
Rev Hutchison and Char Collier of Shreve attended Newkirk M E church services. Cliff Correll of Masbville was in town Sunday evening. Mrs Chas Lee at Wooster. Mike Sterling of Shreve visited Monday afternoon. Lelah Aylsworth visits Wooster. Vaul Aylsworth and J C Lake visit State Fair. Neal Aylsworth left for Winchester Ind. Mrs Mary Pocock returned from Beaver Falls visiting daughter Mrs Hudson for three months. Mrs M Mills and daughter visit Abe Lake’s family in Millville. Mrs E E Frank of Shreve visited Mr and Mrs Quick. Harvey Emmons and Austin Leyda in Jeromeville. Miss Alta Austin improving. Miss Groff of Shreve visits Ona Chestown. Clinton township Sunday school picnic at Round Lake Sept 14 with speakers, band and music. L S Shearer toastmaster. Children’s exercises at Hope church well attended Sunday night.
The auditors report Michael Finan the retiring county treasurer should have 74622.24 of county money, but he offers only 46500 in settlement, showing a shortage of 28122.24. Examiner Vertriede noted over 1400 of the shortage existed before Jan 21 1895, with the remainder accumulated afterward.
Assistant Superintendent D. Curtis of Adams Express arrived from Columbus to investigate the robbery of the company safe by local cashier John D. Fisden. Vandalia railroad agent J. Robert Barnett is implicated, with questions about his involvement and ticket theft. Officials concede a large sum was stolen, disputed as to exact amounts between 16 000 and 18 000 dollars.
The World's Fair tests showed no baking powder as pure or effective as the Royal brand, noting slight leavening power differences. The report highlights that Royal performed best among tested powders, contrasting weaker results from unnamed brands.
Newark special reports Co D 8th Ohio guarding Gov McKinley during a Governor's day event at Camp Howe with 6000 visitors. Incidents in Shreve, Mansfeld, and Canton stir concern as court martial punishes two privates and fines a sergeant. The Tribune lauds orderly conduct overall and notes the regiment’s strong performance and expected break camp soon.
G Duni& Company's weekly trade review notes weak business activity with temporary declines fading but overall higher year to date. Prices fall on wool and corn while metal and cotton sectors show mixed moves as demand tightens and stocks rise. widespread discharges in the beet and shoe industries reflect weak orders.
A 1,600 shortage was found in County Treasurer M. Clay’s accounts during probate investigations. The treasurer claims 2,000 of the amount was lost years ago at the Merchants National Bank, with the rest absorbed when he took office three years ago. No charges filed yet. lien on property assigned for bondholders.
Reports from Bucyrus area describe grasshoppers swarming into a hollow sycamore to escape cold. Birds chased, killed, and exhausted the hoppers as they emerged, then a fire set by Jacob Suavely destroyed the nest. estimates say hundreds of loads of dead grasshoppers were left.
Reports from CONSTANTISOLLE Sept indicate Rustem Pasha Turkish ambassador to England telegraphed to the foreign minister about an interview with Lord Salisbury on Armenian reforms. He said the Porte favors reforms but rejects international control. Salisbury warned further talks may be useless without Turkish agreement, while the Porte persists in support of Salisbury’s stance. The dispatch provoked widespread unrest.
Dispatch from New York cites a letter from Juan Maspons Francio detailing Spanish commander Garrido’s brutal actions in Barre and Baire. It notes mass killings of civilians, including women and children, and the panic-driven slayings inside homes, while insurgent forces recapture fortresses and seize arms. A second item reports Cleveland Shipbuilding winning a Duluth steamer contract for Zenith Transit, detailing a 420 ft vessel over 65 ft beam and 18 ft draft to be launched next year.
Stephen A Rolph of River Styx Ohio recounts enlistment in company H eighth Ohio during the Civil War and his injury at Winchester Virginia on March 23 1862. He describes years of hardship and nervous prostration before praising Dr Wheeler's Nerve Vitalizer after four bottles restored his health.
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