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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1902

Page

3

Mississippi Flood and Wind Ravage Southern States

A severe storm in Mississippi and Tennessee disrupts rail and telegraph services. Towns like Sunucuint and Tupelo report isolation, with rivers flooding tracks and roads washed out. Meridian and Nashville areas suffer train suspensions, with property damage heavy but limited loss of life. one rural mail carrier death reported in Maury County.

Nashville Weather Bureau W. F. Dillehay Maury County

Oil Field at Lodi Delays Due to Refinery Issues

Oil field at Lodi has been held back for weeks as the refinery struggles to separate the oil. Defects are being corrected rapidly and within 60 days the Seal Held will be in full operation.

Lodi

Remedy for Rheumatism and Kidney Cure Claims

An old advertisement touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm as quick relief for rheumatism and mentions user D. N. Sinks of Troy Ohio praising its effects. It also promotes Dr Gossom's Kidney and Bladder Cure and references Geo J Krieger Jr as a distributor. The text imitates early 20th century patent medicine language claiming cures for muscular rheumatism and kidney issues.

N. Sinks Troy Ohio Messrs Geo. F. Parsons & Co

Wooster Armory Impresses Visitor From Columbus

Charles C. Ames of Columbus visited Wooster on Tuesday evening to inspect Company D. He praised Captain Gerlach for excellent order and equipment, stated Wooster’s armory is among the best in Ohio, and said the overall condition here was not surpassed anywhere in the state.

Charles C. Ames Columbus Wooster Gerlach Wilme Kyoubtip Mr. Ames Ohio

Bell Brothers Ship Fine Coach Horses to Mound City

Samuel Bell reports strong winter and early spring sales with Jestly Exhibited German coach horse Chieftain and black French Koox sent under Sergi Tony O tmanno to Mound City. Both animals praised for beauty and quality, Noah ark comparison used by Tony. trade gains cited with many sales to former customers.

Messrs Bell Brothers Mound City America Sergi Tony O'tmanno Koox Tony Noah The Ark Samuel Bell Rene P-Lan

School Attendance Improves as New Bell Aid Arrives

Superintendent Haupert notes record low illness and higher attendance as the Second ward building gains a new bell for early start at 4 15 am and noon and 3 pm dismissal. A former Company D veteran in Iowa praises the Fifth Ohio regiment known nationwide as The President's Own.

Gerlach Company D Iowa Fifth Ohio Regiment West

Fire Devours Potter Wallpaper Plant In Peckville

In Peckville Pa a devastating fire gutted the Potter Wallpaper plant causing extensive damage. The blaze adds to a sequence of disasters including mining cave ins and labor unrest across early 20th century towns and cities.

Peckville Potter Wallpaper Company Chicago Hamtown Wilkesbarre Jackson Miss New York General Assembly President McKinley Buffalo Francis Joseph of Austria Hofburg Palace

Tragedy in Emporia Ends in Double Homicide Suicide

In Emporia Kansas on March 28 Stephen G Conkling of the Emery and Conkling grocery firm shot and fatally wounded his divorced wife, wounded his mother in law Mrs Silvers, and then killed himself with the remaining two bullets.

Emporia Kan Stephen G Conkling Emery & Conkling Silvers

New Train Schedule For Pennsylvania Lines From Wooster Station

Under a new schedule effective Sunday January 18 passenger trains on the Pennsylvania Lines depart Wooster station for the East at 1 25 am 7 10 am 8 15 am 7 38 am Sundays only 12 08 pm 3 10 pm and 7 00 am 9 29 pm and for the West at 9 17 am 10 45 am with stops at Wooster 10 55 am 6 36 pm 9 50 pm 10 26 pm Non particular information available from Geo B W Leyda Wooster ticket agent Also trains at Orrville under the Cleveland Akron and Columbus railway South bound 10 30 am 3 55 pm 9 35 pm North bound 4 55 pm 10 40 am 3 33 pm tf

Pennsylvania Wooster Station Dia O Wooster Geo. BW Leyda Orrville Cleveland, Akron & Columbus Railway

Extremely Low Rates to California and Northwest

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers low rate one way 2d class Colonist tickets to California, the West, and Northwest, available daily in March and April. For details contact a nearby B&O Ticket Agent or B N Austin, General Passenger Agent. Remedial claims by Edw Mehler about stomach trouble are noted with promotional style.

California Northwest Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company West Baltimore & Ohio B. N. Austin

Horror Reported Near New Orleans Capsizing 21 Aboard

Special to The Ryposultan reports that a boat carrying 21 men bound for four British transports near New Orleans has capsized, with 10 drowned and the fate of the rest not immediately known. The incident occurred March 28 in the vicinity of New Orleans.

New Orleans

Race Horses Cremated in Michigan Stable Fire

Seven of Frank Colby training stable's valuable race horses died in a morning blaze in DrrrRorT Michigan. The loss is estimated at thirty thousand dollars. Special to THE Republican.

Strike Postponed as Mill Wages Demand Ahead

In Lowell Massachusetts on March 29 the threatened strike of sixteen thousand mill operatives was postponed for one week to allow citizens to press mill owners to grant the wage increases demanded.

Lowfll Mass

Odenkirk Leases Boost to Local Developments

The Odenkirk Owl company plans to begin erecting a der habitat in April on property leased from residents and farmers. Odenkirk controls between zero and a acres of land while opposition holds a small leased area. the project faces scrutiny over public and civic impacts.

Rittman Odeokson Owl Company Ratuman Odenkirk

Berry Howard Went to Frankfort Under Flag of Truce

Berry Howard, named as a principal in the Goebel murder, appeared in Frankfort under a flag of truce to confer with state attorneys. He faced $200 in rewards and his travel expenses were paid as authorities prepared to pursue him further.

Berry Howard Frankfort Louisvile William Goebel Franklin Commonwealth TC Campbell Harlan Bell Counties Howard

Tragic Death at Oxford Seminary Baker Gustave Hoffman

Gustave Hoffman, a baker at the Oxford female seminary, was found dead in bed with a bullet wound, causing panic among 160 girl students. He had come from Cincinnati and reportedly had an affair with a young Illinois student, leading him to brood over the situation.

Hamilton, O Gustave Hoffman Oxford Female Seminary Hoffman Oxford Cincinnati Ilinois

Convicted of Bribery Brings Mey Oy to St Louis

Emil A Mey oy is convicted of bribery in St Louis with March 28 noted. The brief report attributes the finding to city court proceedings and cites the defendant name and outcome.

St. Louis Emil A. Meyoy

Building Boom Hits Barberton in Spring

In Barberton this March the town experiences a surge of construction with 75 houses underway and many nearing completion. Work continues as builders rush to finish projects, while prayers accompany progress. The new Barberton Savings Bank building is near completion and Easter services will be held in the soon finished Catholic Church.

Barberton Barberton Savings Bank

Dalton Coal Prospect Hints at New Mine West of Dalton

Dalton Gazette reports Massillon leaseholders on coal lands west of town met in Dalton Tuesday. A mine is expected on the Westhheffer farm to depths of about 70 feet, with a shaft to be sunk at once. Prospects of coal nearby are favorable, there has been winter prospecting west and north of town, and a large body of coal appears available, indicating a coal boom in the Dalton district.

Dalton Massillon Amtree Westhheffer

Primary Election Certainty Sparks County Debate

During Wednesday's county supervisors meeting, secretary of state Laylin argued only election officials may certify results to the Board of Deputy Supervisors. Apple Creek officials favored the wets' candidates after noting A. B. Mackey's continued council term and a mayor declared vacancy, though not before the primary.

Mets U Flocons Telegdaecatas Stite Laylin Shreve Board of Deputy Supervisors Michael Booth Applecreek A. B. Mackey

Interesting meeting of the W C T U at Mrs Gann's home

The regular meeting of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union was held at Mrs Dr Gann's home. Mrs J Frank Smith spoke on the WCTU's work, noting the federation's size, petition power, and Scientific Temperance Instruction in schools, with a full report on state offices and activities. The gathering included prayers and a solo by Bertha Ellsperman, with 30 to 40 attendees.

Dr Gann St. J. Smith Titus J. Frank Smith W.C. T Smith Bertha Ellsperman May McCoy J Frank Smith United States

Stubby Harvey Clark Poised as Canton Baseball Star

Canton baseball fans expect Harvey “Stubby” Clark to shine this summer as a top pitcher. In Wooster he impressed as one of the best opponents Canton has faced, and manager Drumm is hopeful he will join the Canton squad, seeing Clark as a future wonder.

Harvey Clark Stubby Canton Painesville Wooster Clark Drumm

Found Dead in Yard Aged 68 Local Farmer

Adam Geitgey a lifelong county resident died Thursday evening at his farm after working with a son and being missed from the house. Death appears instant with heart trouble noted. Survived by wife, sons, and a daughter. Funeral at Wooster cemetery with details provided.

Adam Geitgey Sadircumstance Adam Gellvey Brankhip van Wooster

Resolutions on Death of Western Reserve Law Student

The Law School of Western Reserve University notes the untimely death of a faithful student and obetored member. The committee extends sincere sympathy to the family, praising the deceased for a kindly disposition and sturdy character. The best portion of a good life is remembered in these lines. Allen Davis AG Newcomis John H Price.

Wnewis Elas Tool Law School Weoatern Teserve University Sun

Pension of General Wiley Passed by Senate

A telegram from Hon J W Cuassingham announced that the Senate passed a bill granting General A Wiley of Wooster a pension of 872 per month. The action completes a Senate approval for the veteran’s monthly support.

General Wiley Metz J W Cuassingham Senate Gen A Wiley Wooster

Name Chase Misused by Imitators in Cure Claims

A story warns that the name Chase is duplicated by frauds who imitate Dr. A W Chase to sell nerve pills and other products. Readers are advised to look for the initials A W Chase and the authentic signature to avoid counterfeit cures and protect public health.

Chase Birds of Prey A. W. Chase Oir Chase A. W. Sects

Ned Porter Married at Eureka Ark

Ned Porter of Seville was wed at Eureka Arkansas a month ago to a young writer and poet he met at the Springs last winter. The couple remain at the Springs.

Medias Gazette Ned Porter Seville Eureka 5 Ark

Georgia group debates plan of organization for party

In a divided session lawmakers discussed forming a party structure with Senator Hausa Vanounves and several representatives selecting leaders for a forthcoming congress. The committee to draft the plan was named and tasked to prepare a formal proposal by April.

Over-Work Weakens Your Kidneys Claim

In this historic ad style notice Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root is promoted as a universal kidney remedy. It asserts kidney trouble causes heart symptoms and constitutional diseases, urging readers to test kidneys first and request a free sample bottle by mail from Kilmer & Co of Binghamton New York.

Department of Agreatural Specio Contr Caughters Wooster Wooster Republican The NEW York Tribune New York City

Ten Gent Trial Heze Att. En Ga The A Y 3 Wee

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