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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1899
Page
2
The review notes Aguinaldo asserting leadership of the Philippine government and Spanish as archipelago language, a drifting Court of Inquiry undermining Miles, Lawton raids against Aguinaldo’s forces, and Tom L Johnson predicting free street cars amid scrutiny of municipal politics. Projections show Roosevelt’s reception in Chicago and lingering U.S. political currents.
Democratic papers push Mayor Sam Jones of Toledo for the GOP nomination. He won a mayoral race on a popular platform, but his independents run this spring and support of the Republican ticket could upset party leaders. Republicans statewide may resist such tactics and demand a nomination process free of Democratic media influence.
The Democratic Executive and Central Committee men meet Saturday at 1:20 PM in the attorney general’s office. Every member is expected to be present without fail. A. D. Merz serves as chairman with H. B. Blackburn as secretary.
At Luther 6 the gathering elected a President Treasurer and Miss Jazle Kreadyi to fill key offices. The event followed a community meeting hosted by Mrs Hoskeyvening with members discussing responsibilities and future activities.
About 30 new members joined the Lutheran church yesterday with 5 by baptism. The church reports a stronger financial condition and is now debt free. Rev Schaff of Cincinnati preached at the morning service and the evening sermon was at the Presbyterian church. The MM. E. choir received Metropolitan magazines as tokens of appreciation. The Wooster creabylery will meet in Shelby to select delegates for the Presbyterian annual convention in Winona next month. Reports on the past year were read and considered. A revival meeting praised God and urged financial aid for hymn books and other needs. Rev G Smith spoke and a collection was taken. A local resident troubled by rheumatism was advised to try Chamberlain’s Pain Balm.
Prof Eberly narrowly escaped injury when his buggy collided with a stray horse. Mrs Hutchinson and a child leaped to safety as wheel and carriage toppled. Assistant chef B Wibnershoma arrived in Wheeling, and local notices share church, farming, and horticultural plans for Smithville including cucumber trials and cabbage propagation.
Senator Lake F. Jones of Wayne had health issues and strong rhetoric at the county fair. The State Journal notes Wayne as a plausible GOP governor choice with humorous inferences about leadership, while others hint at nearby contenders and shifting allegiances amid party discussions.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions drugs and miscellaneous items and names Sealey and Batteed in an unclear sale notice. The readable parts indicate a period ad listing medicines and related goods with scattered vendor names.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a court house wall spine and terms like Hellendens and Gallows with a price reference of 1.15. The text is garbled and unreadable in key places, offering no clear event, date, or identifiable entities to summarize a coherent news item.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a damage case on trial with references to a $10,000 claim, parties including a Weyxandt and a plaint, and scattered mentions of county and land, indicating a civil dispute in progress with unclear particulars.
The readable fragments mention Frederick, Fredericksburg, and an April date with clouded skies. References to a well known young man pleading guilty and paying a fine are implied, with notes on trials expected to follow.
Readers inquire about a oil drilling effort on the tetter land. The Private venture’s drill is reportedly down 600 feet. Pros t A. A. Geitgey and crew refuse to disclose details. Capital backers keep the project secret. Geitgey hopes for good news soon but offers no further information.
About 260 attendees enjoyed a Bach-style evening at the Lutheran church with Mandelin and Guitar Club of Baidelberg College under Y. P./C. E. auspices. Notable highlights included cornet soloist Bary L. Pitman and violin soloist A. Y. Harvey. Directors and performers hailed from Tiffin Ohio Paris Ohio Mansfield Marion Thornville and more with Prof. B. C. Welgamood leading the ensemble.
Mrs Ada E Hart of Groton Dak writes of a deathly lung illness that left her with a cough and consumption. Four doctors gave up hope. She credits Dr Kings New Discovery for curing her after eight bottles. Trial bottles offered free at Laubach Boyd drug store with guarantee or refund.
Gold Leaf is praised as a superior sire with strong offspring and saleable progeny. Testimonials from buyers like Mr. W. Johnson and Stambaugh highlight his action, temper, and speed potential, noting 2:20 and 2:11 performances and his influence on a line including Octavia and others.
A appears to be a late 19th or early 20th century local column from Jeromeville listing farm moves, teaching changes, illness notes, and community happenings. It mentions land transfers, a draft of school oversight, a poultry venture, barbering and harness work, road conditions, and various residents such as Henry Gan, Charles Fahr, and Mrs Ber Aylesworth. Real estate sales include Geo Gilbert and Lena Chatelain transactions.
April 10 event at Miss Pearl Espy’s home hosted about six young people with games and plays. Emma Stauffer of Manefield visits Mrs. L. P. Zimmermane. Funeral held for Mrs. Bender near Loudonville. A Christian Endeavor society formed at the O. U. church. W. S. Alexander moved to a farm here. E. E. Bureau bought a house in Austen city for 150 dollars. Hunts report unusually good wild duck and goose activity this spring.
April weather brings hints of spring as Edith Basco visits Madisonburg while Jacob Hense moves from Milbrook to the brick farm. Ed Dreibelbiss moves to the Kigin farm and Jamge Ward is elected director. An infant sick with a recent illness improves under Dr Ook’s care as sale bids flow for estate items. The Western to Wooster route will discontinue after July 1.
April 10 diary items list multiple local residents visiting or staying with friends in Lodi and nearby areas. Mentions include Frank Wagner, Armstrongs, Phil Bitter, Le Roy, Mrs. Fi, Woos, Dave, Jonn Pweek, Armatrojsy, Calvong, Barnes brothers, and Calaboga names. Also reports J E B Garver and wife as guests, Mrs. A P Neal, Pearl Fulton death, and postmaster Gadis.
Funeral arrangements for the farmer named in the notice are scheduled from the residence at 2 p.m. Tuesday April 11. The cortege will proceed to Wooster cemetery for burial. Two children, Od and Mrs Salinda Sehmuck, are mentioned in the notice.
A visitor from a manufactory concerns watches a trading-stamp scheme’s reception at Wooster. Printer's Ink and Grocery World debate legitimacy and public reaction, noting merchants’ varied views and possible promotions tied to stamps. Health ads for Vascarets follow, urging natural bowel and kidney action.
The Tuscarawas class of the church will hold its annual meeting at Neace Reformed church on Tuesday evening. About 85 pastors and elders will attend from Cleveland Canton Mansfield and other nearby towns. The Women’s Foreign Missionary society from this church and territory will also hold its annual meeting in the same church on the same day.
Fragmented ad text touts New Life Pills as a quick remedy for sick and nervous headaches. It also mentions a broad range of household goods and a store selling plows and hardware, with partial address cues and shop details.
On Monday afternoon B. O. Sweeny joined in the bonds of matrimony with Mr Glen Reuter of Wivoster and Miss Lola Brandos of Franklin in a ceremony detailed in local notices.
Fragmentary OCR notes recount deaths and a hill event involving the Eighth Ohio unit. Names and places are unclear, with garbled phrases about a casualty and a local individual possibly from Wooster. The fragment hints at February and a memorial or cemetery reference but lacks complete context.
Proceedings in the Mrs George murder trial concentrate on medical testimony about Saxton’s death and tracing the defendant’s movements before the tragedy. Witnesses describe the gunshots, clothing, and a bicycle sighting near the Saxton block, while Humane Society agent Frazer discusses recognition at the scene.
Eleven alleged Lake City lynchers faced trial in a U S circuit court in Charleston South Carolina on April 11. J P Newham and P Lee who turned state evidence were dropped from the case at the district attorney's request. The jury consists of white men of means. District Attorney Lathrop opened with a detailed account of the Postmaster Baker killing and the crime the defense faces.
April 11 in LaCrosse county two residents, Augustin Rosenbaum Sr and Jax Trinoski Sr, were killed when struck by a train while riding a railroad velocipede. Trinoski was a 3 section boss on the Chicago and Erie road. Rosenbaum was engaged in mercantile business. In McLeansboro another fatality occurred as Francisco M Hosick killed his brother-in-law Garner Max Broughton during a quarrel. Also reports mention Secretary Alger’s possible succession and Judge Perry’s death in separate notes.
An old advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People claiming to restore nerves, lift despondency, and renew vigor. It describes effects on irritability and nervous exhaustion, presenting the pills as fortifying nerves and bones throughout the body with testimonial proof.
A partial OCR shows a cashier oath for ES BANK in Wayne County. Frost is listed as cashier and notary Chas M Yealm attests the statement as sworn. The fragment references a bank and the official witnessing of the oath with an unclear date and signatures of directors.
Market report lists hogs, cattle, sheep, and lambs with varied weights and prices. Includes figures for Yorkers, medium hogs, yearlings, and calves, plus regional ranges from Pittsburgh to Buffalo and Colorado markets.
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