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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1903
Page
2
The notice urges enrollment in bookkegne and typewriting courses at Bixler Business College starting in spring term. Local manager S M Yocum invites inquiries by mail or phone 140 and explains course costs and options. Also listed are money to loan ads and a local farmer Albert Armstrong announcing oats.
Readers advised to try more milk and varied mixtures for thin bottle babies. A note promotes Scott’s Emulsion as boosting flesh and vitality, likening its effect to benefits for the elderly and urging purchase from Scott & Burns in New York.
A list of warranty and quitclaim deeds recorded in Wayne County with buyers, sellers, and parcel details. Includes Wooster properties in townships and lots, prices from 1 to 5 thousand dollars, plus administrator deeds for estates in Wooster and surrounding towns.
In a fragmentary item, names listed for a local petit pop sporting event set for Monday March 30 in Wooster area. The piece also includes a medical remedy claim about preventing pneumonia from colds and grip, urging use of a product sold by druggists.
Mrs. B F Purdy traveled to Chicago with her grandson Charles Farmer son of Mr and Mrs George Farmer formerly of Wooster to seek eye and ear hospital care. While handling a knife at home a boy accidentally struck his right eye. doctors fear loss of the eye though hope remains for saving it. The boy remains with his grandparents while attending school.
The report states Judge John T Maxwell will be absent from the bench Wednesday until Monday March 30 due to a rectal tremble. An operation is feared and a surgeon’s hand is expected to decide his future duties. Judge Eason is anticipated to return to the party tonight, leaving the bench short for the rest of the week.
Obituary notices detail William Todd a farmer near Shreve who died Tuesday morning after ill health. Services were held at home. funeral attendance included relatives and many neighbors. Also noted were deaths of Rodolph Serfass and George Shank, with brief mentions of health, family survivors, and funeral arrangements in the surrounding community.
Wayne County residents witnessed a local cockfighting event in a distant city section. The wagered money, reportedly hundreds of dollars, changed hands as birds battled for starters and bets. The long green reportedly flowed through several local participants over a span of years.
New York correspondent notes the vast wealth and power of a legendary group led by Astar and James Holyrade, claiming the assets of Me Gromlds and KRochetellrs and rival magnates in continental systems. The passage describes immense fortunes, influential ties, and speculative influence across industries and regions.
A fire at a barn on North Market Street in Wal involves Harry Peetaker and others. An oil bottle exploded during the blaze, spreading near the door before flames died down and were smothered. The note warns of humors and touts Hoodstar Saparilla while mentioning a Tribune Farmer and Wooster Republican subscription offer valid before May 16, 1908.
Local notices report plans for a hoop factory in Dalton and multiple home improvements in Wooster and nearby towns. Union and business updates include gas franchise talks for Londonderry, paving proposals on Beall Avenue, and upcoming public readings and library openings. Community events mention baseball chatter, fishing season rules, and state civil service exams in Newark, with various residents changing jobs or moving residences.
Miss Althea Hart of Hoover cottage will spend the vacation with classmates at Lexington and Iberia. Thomas M. Patterson will spend the vacation in Tru where he will hold meetings in the church. W. Lerch will teach in Marshallville this spring. Robert Guheen returns from Rush Medical College to Bloomington for spring vacation. Miss Hunter of Hoover cottage visits friends in Bellefontaine during Easter. Miss Miriam Hard will spend part of the holidays in the Forest City.
The wedding of Miss Aolice Thaw daughter of William Thaw will take place April 27 with Lord Yarmouth an English nobleman. A settlement dispute was settled by Mrs Thaw. Trustees valued the allowance at 25,000 dollars yearly, with plans for additional support totaling up to 330,000 and further arrangements to extend the Earl’s resources.
A garbled collage of 19th century press chatter surveys Grover Cleveland politics, Bryan leadership, and Morgan speculation. It references the Cincinnati Enquirer, Boston Globe, Pittsburg Dispatch, Atlanta Constitution, and the Commoner, noting debates on pensioning, presidential advice, and Wall Street bear markets amid Roosevelt’s outreach.
The Classics club met at the conservatory with Miss Edna Riggs and Miss Gertrude Vollrath presenting a paper on Uncle Sams Mail Service. A paper on The Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station described its diverse work, followed by a piano quartet. The Methodist ladies opened their meetings at the Schinuck residence with papers on The American Indian as the Ward of the United States Government and Our Brother in the West, plus musical selections. A wedding at Miss Kate Sherrick’s home joined Miss Anna M. Sherrick and John S. Bahl with a sisterly bride’s march. Mrs. Greenawald’s friends surprised her birthday with a lively evening of games and a light lunch. The Ladies Aid society of the Reformed church elected officers and enjoyed refreshments, while Mrs. Robertson celebrated her 66th birthday with relatives presenting china and a rocker. The new Social club Zof Z Rathbone Sisters held its first gathering with four hostesses, then planned biweekly meetings and four rotating hostesses. William Shives celebrated his 77th birthday at home with friends, his long Wooster residence noted and family achievements praised.
George Williams of East Union was discharged after Akron court ruled no wilful failure to support his wife and children. He described a three year separation agreement with payments secured by a 20 acre mortgaged farm, foreclosures, and sale of property. Mayor Doyle noted his partial support and argued the amount spent would have covered basic needs. Williams testified he has done all he can and plans to return to Union, Wayne County.
Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription is advertised as a remedy for women during the change of life. The ad cites testimonials from women like Lizzie A. Bowman and claims cures of womanly diseases when other medicines failed. It promotes the medicine and its accompanying Pleasant Pellets as a bowel regulator.
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