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Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1877

Page

2

Democrats charge overreach in Wayne county budget debate

The piece portrays Democratic and Republican clashes over constitutional reform and campaign finance. It notes accusations of overbearing tactics by the Democratic Central Committee and rebuttals involving Senator Matthews and George Ewing. The exchange centers on governance and public accountability in a heated chamber.

Wayne Trownsht Joe Leapinea Democratic Waynq Conn Democratic Central Committee

Campaign notes and local meetings listed for Sept Oct

A fragment lists dozens of town meetings and candidates including Reedburg Daleson Dalian Shreve Burbank West Lebanon and Mt Eaton with attendees Smyser Yocum Johnson McCoy and others. It mentions tax talk urging low taxes and retrenchment and notes a Sherman telegram denying a Senate candidacy.

McClellan Nominated by New Jersey Democrats for Governor

Gen Geo B McClellan who received 10000 for recommending a patent math exterminator to the government has been nominated by the Democrats of New Jersey as their candidate for Governor. If he runs a campaign with the Kenne dispatch used in his military campaigns preparations for winter quarters may be needed. The election will come off about the Twentieth Century.

Geo. B. McClellan Democrats of New Jersey McClellan Kenee Dispatch

Judge West Supports Remonetizing Silver in 179% Dollar Debate

The article argues Judge West favors remonetizing silver but remains undecided on the silver dollar’s content. It notes a 971 grain historic silver dollar first coined in 179% and legal tender until 1878, and discusses campaign dynamics favoring the Republican party amid Southern policy support and party energy.

Judge West

Retrenchment and revival tone in post-panic economy

Letters by Boylston and Donlam urge practical retrenchment as signs of broader recovery. They cite rising wholesale trade in the South, improved railway and river shipping, a strong wheat market, cautious gold speculation, and a timeline of past panics, arguing for a steady move toward specie payments and monetary parity.

Mississippi

McSweeney and Eshelman Clash Over Workingmen

The commentator contrasts McSweeney’s courtierlike diplomacy with Eshelman’s forceful, dragoonlike approach. It argues Eshelman lacks Talleyrand finesse, focusing on combative methods, while McSweeney uses a silver tongue to woo turbulent elements.

Talleyrand Earl of Chatham McSweeney Eshelman Benit

Contested Township Critique Over Treasurer Accounts

Local Democrats debate in Wayne Township with rumors surrounding Treasurer Troutman. Reports claim he refuses to receipt for additional funds beyond what was turned over, while critics question management and demand accountability from party leaders.

Wayne Township van Nostran Ita Joe

Political Solons And Money Supply Debate

The excerpt credits local figures for arguing that the nation has not suffered from money shortages despite claims of a flood of greenbacks. It notes abundant money for crops, flour, wool, and internal commerce, with good markets for in-demand goods.

Warren Ohio

Mason Dunwan weighs clerk job over militia pay

Mason Dunwan favors taking a clerk post at six dollars a day rather than serving with a musketeer unit at eighteen dollars a month. The question also asks if George supported that view.

Mason Dunwan George

Letters Endorse Boydst on and Dunham for County Retrenchment

The letters of Chas Boydston and Jee Dunham urge immediate retrenchment in Wayne County Treasurer and Clerk fees to save residents from 2000 dollars per year. They are praised for integrity and reform and a pledge to adjust officer fees if elected. The piece urges Republicans to back these candidates and support a cost-cutting reform.

Chas. Boydston Jee Dunham Boydston Major Dunham Wayne County Jas. A. McCoy

Bishop Named as Democratic Governer Candidate

In the Newark Advocate marked copy a Cincinnati Senator R M Bishop is commended as the best available Democrat for Governor. The Democrat notes Bishop’s Constitutional Convention stance on a $5000 yearly Supreme Court salary and church property taxation would hurt his statewide appeal.

Newark R. M. Bishop Cincinnati Democracy Ohio Advocate Maz. Bishop

Decision Of Electoral Commission Accepted By Congress

The electoral commission decision was accepted by Congress in advance and is approved by three fourths of the Republicans. Both parties agreed to the tribunal's formation, with Republicans more reluctant than Democrats, and neither party may challenge the tribunal's ruling.

Greenback opposition echoes Jackson on paper currency

The piece argues against greenbacks for the nation, citing Andrew Jackson who called a national paper currency a curse for labor. It warns that such currency widens wealth gaps and forces acceptance by Congress coercion, framing it as a long habit of error and crime.

United States Andrew Jackson Lazarus Congress

Map Deal Sparks Auditor Debate in Town

A short town notice questions why paying an auditor over ten dollars daily when a competent map can be bought for five dollars. The fragment hints at a public budget or procurement dispute and invites readers to consider cost efficiency.

Public Salary Reform Proposal by Charles Boydston in Wayne County

Charles Boydston, a Wayne County farmer and treasurer candidate, calls for retrenchment in public salaries. He offers to receive 2000 yearly as treasurer if elected, with remaining salary kept for county use, arguing current 3000 to 4000 rates are extravagant amid economic strain.

East Union Tiano Johnson, Key Wayne County Republican Committee Wayne County Charles Boydston

Township Treasury Troubles Stir Political Discontent

The Wayne Township Treasury faces an error of about $600 to $900, causing concern among local officials and voters. Despite the financial misstep, the Democracy party remains unhappy with the handling and seeks clarification and corrective action.

Wayne Township

Major Dunham on the Subject of Salaries in Wayne Co

Ezra D LM argues for a $2000 per year Clerk of the Court salary in Wayne County Ohio noting that soldier pay was $13 monthly. He pledges to donate excess fees above 2000 to the county treasury and seeks bond to ensure faithful performance.

Major Dunham Salt Creek Tr Wayne Co Isaac Johnson Wayne County Republican Central Committee Sam Wayne County

Voting rights of students under residence rules examined

Attorney General outlines that after the Students Voting Act repeal all electors share equal rules for voting. He analyzes residence for college students, citing Monroe vs. Collins and Collings, and notes wrongdoing by judges if ballots are rejected for non residence.

Columbus Onto Oler Monroe Anld Iie John Little Gro

Local Notes on Accidents and Church Notices

Ir Jacob McFarren fell from a carriage in Massillon injuring his philar bene and is slowly recovering. Mrs Fortney’s funeral was held last Tuesday from the Lutheran church. Rev Struggles of Dalton preached farewell in the M E Church after three years here. Mrs Muman of Stark County bought Mr Zarttman’s house. Zittman returns to Sugar Creek Tp. Sabbath School picnic in Mr Chatelain’s grove drew a large crowd with songs and addresses by J W Oberlin and others. Children’s address by G A Belders closed the event.

Jacob McFarren Bunnell Ivery S Massillon G. W. Ross J. W. Oberlin Stark County George Eckerd Struggles Dalton Bergner Brokfield Hoover Pennsylvania Ira B Dd G. A. Belders Fen

Apple Creek Surprise Party Marks Ginter Birthday

In Apple Creek Wayne county old settlers gathered September 17 at Jacob and Rachel Ginter's home for Mrs. Ginter’s birthday. Andrew Moore Sr. shared a sketch of his early life, noting his 1790 birth, war service, and family lineage. The event highlighted long residence, hard work, and a modest gift list.

Wayne County Jacob Rachel Gint Ginter Andrew Moore Millw Moore Jofn Andrew, Jr Robt. Moore Rachael Harris Rachel Pach 2 Kaye

Reunion of old friends ends with heartfelt farewells

The gathering included Mr and Mrs Ad Eyman, Jas Hindman, J J Dill, Allen Clark, Solomon Bonewatz, and many others. A bounteous dinner followed at 1 PM, then a short history of youth read by Robert Moore and remarks from several attendees. Tears and smiles marked the farewell at 4 PM as they wished for many reunions.

S. Ad Eyman Jas. Hiedman J J. Dill Allen Clark Solomon Bonewatz Robert Moore Messrs A. Moore A. Clark Ad Eyman Jas. Hindman

Prices for choice meats at No 47 South Market street

John Reed at No 47 South Market street offers best steak at 14c per lb, choice roasts 10c, boiling pieces 6c, and low prices on mutton pork veal sausages corned beef bologna and smoked meats. Located near the Central Hotel.

John Reed South Market Street Central Hotel

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