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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1902
Page
5
Special to The American reports Cheyenne Wyoming March 28 that Charles Woodward, sentenced to hang at Cappes for killing Sheriff Ricker, was lynched today by a large mob after his lawyers secured a stay of the sentence.
Spectators at Rittman report growing oil excitement as oil is found locally. Ohio Salt and Standard Oil seek leases while farmers gather to discuss terms. WB Oden Kirk of Wooster, representing a Lodi company, actively secures leases, with hundreds already in hand and more expected as surveys continue. The town’s oil hopes rise with renewed activity and optimistic forecasts.
Social events fill the week with gatherings at the German Evangelical Church families hosting the Young Orchestra rehearsal at Miller's Hall and the Ladies Aid forming officers for the Reform church. The Kalavala paper and Life of a Bee discussion mark club meetings while the Bloomington Reading Circle closes its eighth year with a well attended gathering.
The article notes that denying or pursuing care becomes a misdemeanor between December 1 and January 15 unless a certain condition is met. It references skunk farms in Washington and mentions political issues including treaty ratification for West Indies and calls for a governor appointment, with mention of Jacobsti and a New York newspaper writer. The president’s ties to a New York figure and police department administration are noted.
In Guthrie on March 24 two half breed Indians, George and John Curtin, fought two farmers, James Smith and William Thompson, near Mince. The encounter erupted as the farmers prepared to plant corn. Fire opened from ambush, Smith was seriously wounded and George Curtis died. The clash stems from a feud two years earlier when John killed a brother of William and shot Smith.
The General Assembly approved a bill to appropriate 1000000 for the erection of a McKinley memorial in Buffalo. This action, reported from Albany on March 27, marks a major public tribute to President William McKinley.
EPIY7 reports Charley Epllis will not join the team after all as he has secured summer work at Barbarton. Chatfeld, who impressed last summer, is expected to enroll in college once his school closes and join the team.
The article notes Vow Van Dorston of Wayne County Ohio, born in Wayne County, Indiana, and long involved with aerial navigation. It mentions plans for an airship trip to the St Louis World’s Fair in 1904, referencing propulsion, lifting wheels, and vessel design as factors in airship success.
The Wooster Township Sabbath school convention will be held in April in the First Presbyterian Church with two sessions, afternoon and evening. The program lists Miss Clara Gaptord, Miss Anna White, and Mrs A. Le peruse among speakers and workers, with local organizers and a focus on teaching and mission work.
The notice records the death of a man aged 82 near Mae Zeta with seven daughters and one son, funeral Wednesday conducted by Rev Tubnos Poralat. Interment followed at a local cemetery. Also reported is the death of a respected farmer near Porn City from paralysis, funeral at 8:30 a.m. Sunday with interment in Lawer cemetery near Marshallville, noting health decline and a postponed meeting due to illness.
Marion Knopke, manager for TM Thompson, importer at 1655 Milwaukee Avenue, recalls a severe winter cold that kept staff from work. She mentions a milliner using cham berlain remedy, purchased relief that soon improved her, and she reports she is now entirely well and grateful for the product sold by Laubach & Boyd with reduced rates.
In a busy session, the senate tabled a resolution demanding immediate investigation of discipline at the Girls Industrial Home. A local option alcohol bill with Harding amendment passed, clarifying sales rights for brewers within municipalities. A portrait fund for Lt. Governor Caldwell was approved, and memorials for Mc Hinles were authorized. Bills creating a three member commission on uniform laws and expanding state militia powers passed both houses, with education tax and physical culture provisions. A pensions commissioner resignation letter from H Clay Evans surfaced at the White House.
The New York World notes that Charles and Caroline Ellingham or their heirs, once residents of Wayne County Ohio in 1832, may hold an interest in the Shet tle estate in England. Send inquiries to Cecil F. Twist at No 5 Bedford Row London England.
Special to The Republican New York March 27 John Mitchell and numerous mine workers operators and railroad magnates met this morning to discuss their differences through the civic federation committee. The committee includes Oscar S. Strauss Bishop Potter Franklin MacVeagh M A Hanna Chas A Moore Marcus M Marks Lewis Nixon W M Pfahler P F Sargent John Mitchell Jas Duncan and RM Eusley secretary of the federation. Senator Hanna was much in evidence.
College base ball prospects show improved outlook with potential strength across the squad. Key players include Tden from Wooster and others who may boost the batting and pitching staff. Analysts expect strong performance but note some weaknesses remain, with aims for a top quality team that honors the college.
John Riley, a laborer shot in the right breast near Warwick last Saturday by Elias Brightman, was brought to the infirmary. Riley, in pain but not seriously harmed, gave a cautious account that he had not joined the group troubling Brightman, and described moving along the railway toward his boarding place when Brightman fired.
A House investigation into a $500000 fund linked to the Danish West Indies sale is promised after Mr Richardson read a secret Danish report naming Abner McKinley and others. A committee including Dalzell and Hatt is appointed to probe. The State Department says it will not disclose non Danish parties and notes no commission payments for the cession.
An old advertisement claims Scott's Emulsion boosts nursing mothers health and increases breast milk, leading to fatter, stronger babies. It asserts thin and weak infants improve as mothers take the emulsion, urging a trial by readers in New York.
In Wooster locals report Edward Latimer, long known for his jovial looks, has regrown hair after months away at Galion. The new growth is said to result from electricity while he was unaware of being treated, via a belt linked to an electric motor at his shop. Latimer remains single.
An elderly disease description notes scrofula as ancient and deadly, detailing symptoms like neck glands and skin eruptions. A testimonial by Anita Mitchell of Covington Kentucky reports neck swelling disappeared and skin cleared after using Hood s Sarsaparilla, claiming a complete cure.
An advertisement asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills thoroughly eradicate scrofula and build up the system that has suffered from it. The copy markets these tonics as a complete health remedy.
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