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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1900
Page
4
Fragmented 19th century notices mix events and ads
March 28 to March 29 include readings of theater plans, band performances, and a village telephony expansion. Mentions of local officials, pension changes, and a dubious medical ad promising cures. Several errors and frayed sentences reflect OCR issues from the era.
Personal notices from Wooster area include engagements and visits
Wednesday March 25 social notes list engagements in progress with Miss Leota and Mr. James Brook, a planned April wedding for Miss Vowrlerbhis, and a visitor Miss Moxon from Gallon City. Also mentioned are hospital stays, charity work, and community confirmations. Local residents James A Hamilton and Carroll Po Miller attend events, with notices of probate, auctions, and industrial interests involving Mikee and Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Brook Meest
Taga
Leota Dauh
Wateriet
J. C. Morris
Bran
Pirat
Cap Tate
Gra
Sean Gts
Baleatric Bitters Saves Woman From Surgery
Mrs. I. B. Hund of Limeridge Wisconsin faced a dire stomach and liver illness with a surgery offered as the only hope. After trying doctors without success she used Baleatric Bitters, took several bottles, and was completely cured avoiding the operation. The remedy is advertised as guaranteed to cure stomach liver and kidney troubles. Price 50 cents at Laubach Boyd's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. B. Hund
Limeridge
Wis
Hef Gietor
Laubach & ‘Boyd’s
Warwick Sensation: Woman Escapes During Nine Ther Readiness
An incomplete report describes a Warwick incident where a person escaped from a waiting area in rainy conditions. The fragment indicates pursuit by staff and others, with confusion over details and persons involved.
Youthful Hobo Detained After Eastbound Train Stop
A 44 year old hobo named Eddie Tricerant was found aboard the east bound Ft Wayne passenger near Wooster at 1 30 am Wednesday. He rode from Memphis via Chicago toward his grandmother in New York and said he fled an uncle in Memphis after being whipped at school. He planned to escape reform school and promised to hoof it out of Ohio before being released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Wayne
Wooster
Memphis
Tenn
Chicago
New One
Alliance
Eddie TricSerant
Ohio
DAMAGE SUIT ON TRIAL IN WEAK VERDICT REACHED
Jurors spent night deliberating in Swidkbart versus Bowman case, delivering a $16 verdict to the plaintiff and zero to the defendant for alleged leakage from poorly constructed barrels. Separate suit against the City of Wooster seeks $5,000 for injuries from a fall on South Market Street near Germania building, with questions of city liability and pavement condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swidkbart
Bowman
Showipe
Cass
Dacksan Leagh
Coty of Wooster
Poor Spelling Sample From Wooster Attorney Exhibit
A garbled OCR style note from Wooster dated March 2901 presents a misspelled sample of legal work. The text references an ophthalmographer and a Wooster attorney in a fragmented sequence with unclear names and dates.
Fragmentary OCR Sheds Light on Local Notices
Reading fragments show garbled lines about obituaries and notices. Names, dates, and places are unreadable, but hints of a local sale, public notices, and community listings appear amid the noise.
Who Is He A Curious Bathroom Automaton Tale
A fragment from a May be remembered prose piece recounts a man obsessed with an automating bath tub and a bizarre domestic scene. The narrator describes his wife and the unusual device, culminating in a peculiar parental or domestic moment with a tub hidden in the room. The tone hints at a humorous or surreal domestic vignette.
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Local Buyer
Mr. M. S. Goodman of 82 South St Grover and Fruit Dealer says a backache from kidney trouble eased after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Zimmerman & Co. He reports relief from head and back pain lethargy and depressed feelings and advises readers to take Doan's. Price 50 cents a box. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U. S
Doan
Tying Shoestrings for a Secure Bow
The method instructs tying shoes by making the second loop after twisting the first loop under the cross, pulling firmly on both loops to form a bow that will not untie unless one end is pulled, ensuring a secure knot.
Keyhole Disinfection Method Cited in School Inquiry
A firm described as testing a disinfection method using formaldehyde generators for school use is discussed. The device is claimed to disinfect through the keyhole with powerful chemicals, said to achieve perfect effectiveness, though details and safety are not fully clear in the report.
Preserving Co Notes Strong Demand For Syrup Growth Prospects Are Excellent
The Worcester Preserving Co launched a new table syrup with favorable dealer and consumer response. Local grocers report steady rising demand while the company struggles to fill orders. Production plans include 100 acres of tomatoes, 150 of pickles, 25 of cabbage, and fruit on a large scale. One strawberry grower has contracted for eight acres, with more hands to be employed this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wosster Preserving Co
Paskage
New York City
Tomanes
Calawells Syrup Pepsin Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Ptystregin Balin as a universal remedy for constipation digestion nasal gatabrh and colds. It claims rapid membrane purification and healing through a purified treatment sold by Fay Brothers at Wartai Street New York with a price of cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay Brothers
Wartai Street
New York
New Firm Forms Barbeton Business Partnership
James SM Rew and Henry A Haller form a Barberton based partnership to share costs in real estate, stove and surgical supply ventures. They lease a building, plan local operation, and promise confident community support while families stay in Wooster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James SM Rew
Henry A Haller
Barberton
Wooster
Wayne County Warranty Deeds Database Summary
A collection of warranty and quitclaim deeds from Wayne County listing grantors, grantees, and property details across townships including Chester, Congress, East Union, Franklin, Moscow, Wooster, Doylestown, and Wayne. Entries cover parcels from 1/4 to 99 acres with prices up to 36,250 dollars and involve individuals and local trustees and churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Seoul
Samuel VC Hobbs
Nowton Marstailville
Bob Seruy
Olen Scruby
WB Kerr
Clinton Township
Henry Smith
Perry C Smith
Chester Township
William J. Pinnicks
Sage C Bollinger
Laeres
Che Sterm Township
Malinda J. Vanover Aga
Williamrinkerhoff
Canaan
Mary/Elbert
Pach Steppard
Win” Fendenheim
Amelia Hartel
Doylestown
C Holmes
Howard McFadden
Congress Township
Franklin Township
F. M. Marshall
Lyman Reed
The
Methodist Episcopal Church of
Wooster
Ohio
John Fawcett Larwill
Howard V. Speer
Anna Kinney
Jonathan Waltz
Aaron Bolander
C. F. Hummel
Uif
Charlotte M. Sherrick
Morris W. Miller
Frank W. Miller
L. Wartranty
C. J. Miller
Sophronia Grady
Wayne Township
Allen's Foot-Engender Beeps Shoes For Comfort
Lagies Can Wear Shoes is one size smaller after using Allen's Foot-Engender to fit into the shoes. It relieves corns and burn instantly, making new shoes feel easy. It claims to cure swollen feet and callouses, aiding ingrown nails and sweating. Sold by mail order for 25c, Allen 8 Olmsted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Olmsted
Disputed Chapter Debates Lodge Grant at Wayne County
A dissenting chapter voiced concerns over a grant for new lodges, noting it was not acted upon at the meeting. The discussion centered on granting a charter to lodge entities in Wayne County amid considerable department attention and unresolved provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County
Bullfighting Sight Seen by Plain Township Man
R B Case of Plain township, visiting Texas and Mexico, describes his bullfight sight. He saw five bulls and three horses killed in a four day stay. Fighters used ropes, knives, and spears with rough methods. horses were sometimes maimed or killed. He contrasts the scene unfavorably with Ohio and Wayne county and says he wouldn’t live in Mexico given the choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Case
Plain Township
Texas
Mexico
Ohio
Wayne County
Maxico
Harrington touts Foley’s Kidney Cure in letter from Constanta
A. B. Harrington of Constanta New York writes that years of kidney disease and back pain were cured by one bottle of Foley’s Kidney Cure. He urges friends to use it and warns against substitutes, naming Laubach Boyd and Zimmerman Co. as local sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Harrington
Constanta
N. Y
Foley
Laubach & Boyd and
Zimmerman & Co
Kapr
Unclear ad copy touts tonics and salves for health claims
A noisy advertisement fragment touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a cure for stomach trouble and indigestion. It also promotes Banner Salve and other remedies with casual claims of quick relief and general healing, mentioning druggists and brands in a garbled sale pitch.
Noted Healer in Town Banner Salve Endorsed
An advertisement touts Banner Salve as the greatest modern healer for cuts wounds sores piles and skin diseases. It claims Taubach & Bosch and Zammer muo & Co guarantee the product’s effectiveness to the kapr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taubach & Bosch
Zammermuo & Co
Kapr
Resignation of Bocar manager at Akron meeting
At a Wednesday Akron meeting the resignation of Harry I. Smith as Bocar manager was accepted. No successor was elected. Smith will stay a month to wind up affairs. A Milken of Akron was named assistant to President Camp, to oversee freight and passenger business after next week’s move of offices to Ashland. Smith elected road attorney, with possible full-time role. Directors plan funding for the road project. Earnings reports were favorable. Work expected to start on the Wooster to Apple Creek line once weather settles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Harry I. Smith
Bocar
Smith
A Milken
Ashland
Mersmith
Wooster
Applereek
Kitchen Shower for Mrs Gypsy Taylor in Surprise Party
Mrs Gypsy J Taylor bride to be April 4 was honored at a kitchen shower hosted by the Chafing Dish Club and friends at Mrs Judgard C McClurran s home. Guests included Miss Axia Brown and Miss Grace Taylor as bridesmaids. many gifts listed on an asbestos lid invitation. A keepsake cookbook by Agatha Hard features Cupid and chafing dish recipes. Local notes mention wedding plans for Miss Laura Elizabeth Coe and Addison Craig Lyon and social visits in Wayne County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gypsy J Taylor
Judgard C McClurran
Miss Taylor
Axia Brown
Circleville
Grace Taylor
Edna Smith
Mary Gill
Bessie Beebe
Louise Quinby
Bess Jobpson
Nina Mower
Lulu Frick
Grace Barrett
Emily
Agatha Hard
Jennie Korn
Chas. Ohliger
Gertrude Vollrath
Ethel Hunt
Nell Baumgardner
Madge Baker
Ella Bevard
J.C. McClarran
Laura Elizabeth Coe
Alvin H. Coe
West Third Street
Canton
Addison Craig Lyon
Doylestown
Wayne Township No. 7
S. H. Billman
Pittsburg Avenue
F. L. Corbett
Oklahoma
Corbett
Wayne County
Syme
Perry Billman
Grain-0 Try Grain-0 A New Toffee Coffee Drink
An OCR fragment advertises Grain-0 as a fat rich seal brown Mocha or Java drink for all ages. It claims no stomach distress and notes a price of 156 and 25c per package with bolded grocer availability.
Kidney Cure Endorsed By Sufferers In Midwestern Ad
An old advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Cure as a perfect remedy after kidney trouble. It claims Thomas W. Carter of Ashboro North Carolina was cured after a single bottle. It warns to watch little colds to avoid big illnesses and cites A R Bass of Morgantown Indiana who was awakened by night pain and kidney discomfort but found relief with Foley's Kidney Cure. Laubach Boyd and Zimmerman & Co. promote the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. W. Carter
Ashboro
N. C
Foley
Laubach Boyd and Zimmerman &Co
Thekap
A. R. Bass
Morgantown
Ind
Laubach & Boyd and Zimmerman & Co
Local News Briefs Highlight Healthy Mr Ford in California
Mr E Ford, traveler with the Pennsylvania line, and his family, enjoyed good health while residing in California. The News-Democrat notes his extended stay and favorable condition amidst regional reports from this locality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newa-Democrat
E. Ford
Pennsylvania
California
Buried Gold Scheme Involving Druid Druggist
A druggist Ames H Chase is urged by Col Edward Simora a life convict from Madrid to travel to Madrid to recover a satchel with a diagram locating 650000 dollars buried near Santiago Cuba. Simora claims to have been a Spanish army purchasing agent in Cuba and says the money is sealed in a lead casket. He provides Abbe Molquart notes and letters from prison. George Allison met Simora in a Santiago hospital and gave him Chase s address. A civil war tie links Simora to General Pennington s staff and a Shenandoah Valley escape attempt. A separate damage suit Jackson Leach v City of Wooster ended with a verdict for the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames H. Chse
Col
Edward Simora
Madrid
Spain
Santiago
Cuba
Simora
Abbe Molquart
George Allison
Davy
Eighth Regiment
QV. 1
Case
Simorai
Pennington
Shenandoah Valley
Delightful reception honors Mrs Lucy Hamilton at Orrville
After a winter of hard work Given Relief Corps hosted a March 29 reception for Mrs Lucy Hamilton Department President of Orrville. Attendees included Department Chaplain Mrs Laura Cherry Mansfeld Department Treasurer Mrs O F Griffith Orrville Secretary Miss Gail Hamilton Orrville and Miss Hannah Moxon Gallipolis a candidate for Department President General TR Sharp Ohio A F adjutant Crall and many local members. A patriotic program featured music speeches and a piano vocal turn by Miss Gail and George Hatton. The event praised Hamilton ahead of her retirement and praised local volunteers including Florence Nightingale like service by Miss Moxon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Given Relief Corps
Lucy Hamilton
Orrville
Hamilton
Laura Cherry
Mansfeld
O. F. Griffith
Gail Hamilton
Hannah Moxon
Gallipolis
TR. Sharp
Ohio
Crall
Fredericksburg
Gail
George Hatton
Orrsille
Fred Zimmerman
Tne
Lerch
Alepartment
Findlay
Relief Corps
Philippine War Letter From Billilan Soldier
A student send a wartime letter from the Philippines dated February 19 1900 describing life in the front, battle fatigue, and pride in U S government. The writer notes near end of fighting, rough natives, weather, and readiness to answer duty with bullets or without. He mentions Sam in the United States army and a brotherly school past. He reflects on pay, gallantry, and ongoing campaign in Luzon and Andaba area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
America
Anitas
Miles Nervine Credited By Newark Man For Cure
Albert Crane of Newark credits Miles Nervine with restoring his health after years of nervousness sleeplessness and fatigue. He reports improvement after three bottles and keeps a bottle on hand for fatigue. The ad touts Dr Miles Nerve and Liver Pills as best sellers and urges readers to write for a stand display copy.
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Miles’ Nerrine
Newark
Sequica
Eckuart
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