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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1892
Page
2
Republican candidate Hon A H Walkey and D A Richards were seen on streets and in the city. Stark County Fair runs Aug 26 to Sept 30 with heavy newspaper promotion.
A clipping prints Enos Foreman of Kansas City thanking the Republican editor for long service and praising current coverage. He sends regards to Capt. McClure and the Gray Haired Boys of the Zipacanoe Club, all personally known to him. Foreman formerly edited the Republican.
At Urrville last week delegates favored Monnot for the unexpired Warwick term. A dramatic pivot by L Fob or L Obliger altered the field, as Wayne county’s Wooster contingent faced intra party strife and looming opposition from the Proh.
The piece laments Democrats' efforts to suppress Commissioner Peck’s labor and manufacturing statistics under the McKinley era, claiming reports show unprecedented prosperity. It cites a New York Supreme Court ruling against the Bourbon redistricting act and criticizes figures tied to Tammany and David Hill.
Few men have the courage to shield dumb animals from careless owners. Walter Clark stands out as an exception, insisting customers treat his horses humanely or pay for mistreatment. Liverymen should adopt strict humane standards for horse care.
The National Executive Committee of the People's Party met in St. Louis and decided to push national legislation to guarantee fair elections in the South. They advocate employing United States Marshals and Federal Supervisors to ensure a free ballot and honest count, citing recent Alabama and Arkansas elections as lessons.
The Wayne County Democrat questions a supposed interview and ridicules Ross W Funck as a party organizer. The piece mocks secrecy in political maneuvering and urges editors to avoid harmful interview practices during this campaign.
The fragment notes Prophets backing LP Obliger for Governor on the Democratic ticket in 1893 and suggests a favorable outcome if endorsed. It also reports Mrs Harrison’s illness with renewed public optimism for her partial recovery and widespread prayers for her life to be spared.
A. H. Walkey campaigns in a Democratic district promising vigorous Republican defense of labor and industry. The piece notes his strong reception and expected impact at the polls, alongside Union efforts to memorialize Civil War troops at Chickamauga Chattanooga and Lookout Mountain, aiming to unite the nation under one flag.
Advertisements claim Allcock's Porous Plasters are the original highest quality remedy. They boast rapid, effective relief for rheumatism back pain sciatica lungs kidneys and digestive issues backed by thousands of testimonials and warning imitators cannot match their reputation.
A Septembers birthday gathering at Dr Kemmerer’s home drew about one hundred relatives and neighbors. The event celebrated his 90 year milestone beyond the standard 70, with prayers, a memoir, and a purse gift amid praises and the hymn Blest be the tie that binds.
An advertisement touts Ayeu's Sarsaparilia as the essential blood purifier. It claims the remedy mingles with every drop, purifies and vitalizes the blood, making the weak strong.
Advertisement promotes a Pittsburg hotel at Corner Wood Street and Third Avenue near the depot Exposition building. Described as clean comfortable home like with large well ventilated rooms, handsome parlors, electric light gas, superior tables, moderate prices, and attentive service for visitors.
The Seventeenth district Republican Committee met in Orrville and reorganized. A. A. Walkey resigned as chairman to run for Congress, and D. W. Solliday was elected to lead the campaign. Solliday will begin duties immediately and Walkey will tour precincts in the county.
A Chicago wholesale clothing house has failed for over a half million dollars. The sale, under assignment, offers overcoats miltons beavers chinchillas and English cloths at large discounts. Products include men suits in various cloths and styles and boys and children suits at unprecedented prices. Sale begins Saturday September 24 at Liberty Street Wooster Ohio and runs six days until September 27. Store hours extend to 10 p.m. each day. Also ads for St Patrick's Pills and Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy promote products in the same notice.
Notices offer patent advice and sales help by Trademakers in Washington and Wooster addresses. Advertisements push moon trip curios and Chicago Cottage Organs for sale by W H Cummings. Horse liniment and blemish cure from Laubach Boyd and druggists. An attorney offers free rights guidance to veterans and warns claims need proper attorneys.
The notice renews a special arrangement with Dr B Kendall Co of Enosburg Falls Vermont to send subscribers a copy of A Treatise on the Horse and his Disease free by mail upon sending their address with a two cent stamp. The work is described as indispensable for horse owners and widely sold in the United States and Canada. Mention this paper when applying.
An advertisement touts Wool ford's Star Lotion as a universal cure for itch on humans and animals. The claim says relief in 90 minutes and lists Laubach & Boyd druggist in Wooster, Ohio as the seller.
Mr Eaton and R A Lucas with wife visited Woos for part of the week. The Wise family report slight improvement and the daughter is improving while David Ketterer remains seriously ill. Doc F Marshall is building a new office in town. Wm Somer and S C Thompson attended the Orrville horse sale. 131 School opened last Monday with James Fisher and Phillip Graber as teachers. A Mr Liggett and his lady of Hillsboro visit local friends.
Rev Sharon a seminary student delivered a sermon to a large audience at the Presbyterian church on Sabbath evening. The report notes community members attending, the ME church elder Rev E D Barnett attending a conference in Syria, and local social visits and school updates including a new furnace and school staffing.
Mrs Emma Summerton and daughter of Durango Colorado were guests of Hi W Lebrand and wife last week. J W Shulienberger and wife of Doylestown stayed at the Isar gan House last Wednesday night. Vanevera and wife welcomed a sepia daughter last Wednesday morning. Mrs George Yost fell and sprained her ankle last Monday. Edwin and Anna Holmes added their first child a daughter last Friday afternoon. George Aika returned to the Windy City after a four week visit. Miss Minnie Heller’s birthday celebration brought many young friends to her home last Friday. At the Congregational United Presbyterian church last Monday five elders were elected: Prof L Knight, WN Stanley, John I Campbell, Louis Stacher, and Thomas Ferguson.
Mr and Mrs Kasor of Wadsworth spent last Sunday with Mr Iguarn. Christian Fair plans to move back to the farm in spring. Miss Lelia Swarty visits Wadsworth, guest of Mrs Harry Simcox Cox. Miss Zella Sidiv goes to Wooster for winter study. Dr He Yeater of Holmesville has located in the village to practice. praised as a gentleman and physician. Farmer's Club met at William Gill’s. funeral of Mrs McKee reduced attendance but program continued. Next meeting at J C Sidie's on Oct 22. New schoolhouse nearly finished and ready for term. Old Mother Frece is sick. Miss Belle Wilhelm and daughter Belle spent Sunday with LW Sidle.
Alumni names appear amid campus progress as rooms in new wings stay unfinished and recitations shift to the main building. The musical department shows promise, faculty expands with Prof BE Price, and the gym awaits finishing touches while the Voice enters its twelfth volume with editor G W Freinz.
The sixth annual Wayne County Fair will run Oct 4 5 6 with record numbers expected. Directors add spring water pipes on the hill northeast of the grounds and operate a Boarding Hall by John Rockey. Entries to livestock and women’s walking exhibits urged early to finish preparations by opening day. races look strong with fast trotters and pacers signaling to compete for purses.
A consigned tobacco box vanished from a car and later recovered with most of the goods. Local youths admitted taking it and hid the tobacco in a hollow tree before sinking the box in Killbuck. The discovery shows the gravity of their offence as authorities assess consequences.
London buries 80 000 dead yearly filling a competer y of twenty three rich ke s. A Shigaken man, 56, seventeen inches high, teaches penmanship. Shasta Indian breaks egg eating record with thirty two raw eggs. Lady Henry Somerset to visit India as World Temperance delegate. Mrs. General Cugter’s readings fund a young girl’s education after her father and husband died in battle.
A line from a historical text claims that 4,000,000 steel pens are tied daily along with pencils and brass items, illustrating a striking but unclear production or trade figure. The passage presents a broad assertion without specific sources or context.
Melvin Frazier and Cora B Wear are listed alongside Emile Jeandrevin and Alice Sell in marriage notices. Sherman G Spangler and Ida M Shauffer appear with Ira G Weaver and Ella Hageman. Myron Wittront and Etta Van Nover are paired with Everett N Kelsey and Bettie C Nolin.
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