Heroic Wooster youth aids dying man shot in sea creek
Dr William F Saybolt of Bradford Street Hospital in East New York and ambulance driver Mortimer Whiting waded through ice cold Spring Creek Jamaica Bay to reach a wounded hunter, carrying instruments and a stretcher on their heads. Despite multiple slips and exhaustion they reached the island where Zebasci lay dying. he died before aid could reach him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago American
Will F Saybolt
Abe Saghrles
New York
William F. Saybolt
Bradford Street Hospital
Mortimer Whiting
Spring Creek
Jamaica Bay
ePhus
Fredrick & Go Keeps In Touch With Markets And Styles
A promotional note from A. J. Fredrick and Company emphasizes staying in touch with markets and styles to meet patron wants. It promises the newest and best at fair value and invites trade, noting spring activity and market movement to boost business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aimtrade
Ladies Tailor-made Suits and Skirts in Sale Prices
Fifty tailor-made suits this spring at special prices. 25 ladies suits reduced from 36.00 to 10.00 or 12.00. Twenty ladies suits at 4.00, previously 36.00. Walking skirts and silk skirts in latest styles with marked reductions. Silk and wool jackets newly arrived at popular prices.
Silks in Color and Black Offer Limited Prices
Local ad promotes colored sand silk and black silks at unmatched prices. It claims savings and urges customers to call for details.
Big Lace Curtain and Wash Waist Sale Draws Crowds
Housecleaning and lace curtain items flood the sale with big discounts. Lace curtains priced from 30 cents to 10 per pair promise value while the Wash Waist display showcases many dainty lawn waists from 6s to 3 60, plus varied linens, prints, and table linens to attract shoppers.
White Goods Line Offers Mercerized White Goods
A local retailer markets a wide range of white goods with Mercerized White Goods in stripe priced at 18c, valued at 25c, highlighting style and broad assortment for customers seeking affordable houseware options.
Church Notes Report for 1902 03 Year Church Finances
The Christian church reports 55 added by membership, 108 total baptisms, 15 weddings, 6 funerals, 195 sermons, 5 addresses, and 1,200 pastoral calls in the year. Money raised totals 3,309.17 for salaries, missions, temperance, and programs, with breakdowns including Foreign 265, Home 763.40, Temperance 62, Ladies Aid 844.41, Bible School 111.21, C E 31.78, Junior 4.00. H H. Bissell, treasurer. W L. Neal, pastor.
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Christian Church
Homes Missions
Temperance
Ladies’ Aid Society
Bible School
C.E
H. H. Bissell
W. L. Neal
Grand Jury Proceedings In Wayne County Court
Grand jurors for the April term of Wayne county court of common pleas were instructed after dinner on Monday and began examining witnesses at 2:80. William S. Fisher of Wooster was appointed foreman by Judge Eason, Samuel Sluster of Wooster named a bailiff. Also contains an advertisement promoting Bucklen's Arnica Salve for burns sores bruises cuts and skin eruptions priced 25 cents with a dealer notice.
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Wayne County Court of Common Pleas
Fisher
Wooster
Eason
Samuel Sluster
M. M. Austin Seeks Help for Wife’s Stomach Trouble
In Winchester Indiana M. M. Austin faced a severe stomach and liver ailment for his wife. After trying Dr King s New Life Pills she found relief at once and was ultimately cured. The remedy costs 25 cents at Laubach Boyd s drug store.
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M. M. Austin
Winchester
Ind
Dr. King
Laubach & Boyd’s
Temperance Meeting At City Opera House Addressed By Dr Hills
A temperance meeting at Wooster City Opera House drew a smaller crowd due to other events. Rev C A Hits urged action against saloons and discussed charity figures and corporate aid to universities. Dr Hills called for strong opposition to saloon influence and questioned editors for courage to take a stand. The article notes the gathering unfolded as anticipation of a further announcement in local papers.
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C. A
City Opera House
Universitessid
Bepgeas
Setz
Sterlng April news and local church services noted
A Sterlng area note recalls Alynane Ontario travel by family stirs memories. G E B Lance funeral held at C B church. Easter discourse by J A Cannnever at Mennonite Church. Milton township Sunday school convention chosen new officers. School election results set directors and district board changes. Republicans dominate local scene as election results finalize.
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Nesdayr
Alynane
Ont
Canada
Myrtle
Lyons
W. Wayne
G. EB
Lance
C. B
C. BE
Sterling Presence
Dipdat Warren
Aki
Ppis
J. A. Canneweniter
Menmonite Church
Milton Township
Philfiere
A. Blommens
J. P. Liechty
George Beckwith
F. Wright
Geissinger
Wooster Township Wet Victory in Local Option Vote
In Wooster township the wet side won by a 4 vote margin with 128 for wet and 120 for dry. Five ballots were unclear to judges and one voter injured by a flash causing bandages. Fire damaged furnishings and windows as construction progressed on the new church with prime coat and steel ceiling awaiting installation.
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Wooster Township
Tortar
Soma
Man nearly fatally poisons himself by mistaken carbolic acid drink
William Jolliff of Spink street mistook carbolic acid for liquor while at East South street near Benj. Graser. He swallowed part of the liquid, suffered severe throat burns, and spurred by responders received milk and eggs. He remained unconscious for hours but showed signs of recovery by morning. doctors expect a long convalescence.
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William Jolliff
Spink Street
Jolliff
Benj. Graser
East South Street
Albright
Henry Haller
Waa
Nia
Kinney
Braden
Jollif
DYNAMITE ACCIDENT AND LOCAL HAPPENINGS NEAR LAKE FORK
Dated notes show Charles Neph elected district supervisor and Rev W W Moody announcing a future sermon by S M Myers. The report mentions a dynamite accident injuring Geo Garst two miles north, and several residents returning or moving, with social visits and local appointments noted.
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Lake Fork
Juake Fork
Soepers Stentor
Austen
W. W. Winbigler
Sabina
Ross Fishburn
Reedsburg
John Akers
Frank Anderson
Tom Austin
Charles Neph
Charles
W. W. Moody
S. M. Myera
Chippewa Lake
Scan Geo. Garst
Garst S
West Salem Election Yields Full City Tickets
West Salem voters chose Eli Rupert for mayor John A Rhoads for marshal and O F Morrie Atyer as clerk with a split council 3 Republicans and 3 Democrats The school board includes J C Clark H Saltsman and John Miller Other notes cover local weddings church work and community updates from April readers in Wooster presbytery and local business news
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West Salem
Eli Rupert
John A Rhoads
O F Morrie
H. Saltsman
John Miller
Peters
New Presbyterian Church
Palwer
R. B. Ferguson
Jonnie
John Miter
Rebie Feguson
Aldgroom
A. Scott
Burbank
Cleveland
Willoughby
Gertrude Harnish
Wm. Yoxley
Spencer
Mr. Ver
Southamn Street
Mr. Miller
Rey
Park W. Taylor
R. H. Kerr
Wooster Presbytery
Creston
inBeinuel
C. Love
Emmet Bishop
Bert Sanders
John Gast
Harley Hight
Mississippi
James P. Lemon
Sullivan
Tragedy Averted by King's New Discovery
Mrs WW Watkins of Pleasant City Ohio describes how pneumonia and a severe cough endangered her child. After failing with doctors the family used Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption, which cured the boy. Price 50c and 1.00. trial bottles free. Lauosh & Boyd druggists guarantee.
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WW. Watkins
Pleasant City
Ohio
Pneumonis
Dr. King
Lauosch & Boyd Druggists
Mwfk
Wooster Team Lineup and Player Mentions in April Session
The list names players Arnhart Frank Conrad Fulton Dixon Adam Hurter S C Laney J Arthur Phillips Art Porter Seubert M R Well and several ladies including Mrs Mra Bowsan Miss Anna Getselman Mrs Alice Ingran Miss Netlie Jones, plus T L Flattery. The fragmented OCR read as a sports or club roster from an April meeting without a clear game result.
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Mate
Electri Bitters touted as cure for nervous disorders
Disturbanes of stt.nere are not uea ly as grave as an in isidual disorder of the system overwork loss of sleep nervous tension will be followed by utter collapse unless a reliable remedy is immediatel employed There's nothing 6efiient 10 cure disorders of the Liver or Kidness as Electri Bitters It's a wonderful tonic and effective nervine and the greatest around medicine for run dows systems It dispels Nervousness Rheumatism and Neuralgia and expels malaria germs Only 60c and satisfaction guaranteed by Laubach Boxd druggists
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Run Dows
Laubach & Boxd Druggists
Varsity Style Suits by Hart Schaffner & Marx
The ad promotes the genuine Varsity line by Hart Schaffner and Marx. It urges men to visit and compare, noting the newest snappy style and offering alternative HS and M styles. Prices listed include 15 to 20 dollars for Varsity, with other makes at 7.50, 10, and 12.90 dollars.
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Hart Schaffner & Marx
HS & M
Community gathering bids fond farewell to Baker family
Apr 18 residents in Yankeetown gathered at the Baker home for a last community evening in a show of high esteem. About 7.50 was collected after an address by Prof. Myers and gifts were given. Roy Baird met with an accident, horse and buggy involved, no details. Zoe attended a party. Jacob Spade suffered a severe cut from splitting an ax. Batdorff spent Sunday with the Laters.
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Rene
Baker
Yankeetown
Myers
Roy Baird
Zoe
Westie
April 14 activities at local churches and schools
April 14 events include forenoon and evening church entertainments, a high school grade night with Parlor orchestra, and a Housekeepers' Club meeting featuring flower-themed roll call, tree studies, recitations, and music. Also notes on residents visiting relatives, a town move, and ongoing spring sales with extended discounts on buggies and buggy harness.
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M. E
Miss Brice
Orryilfe
Henry Goretéischilager
Jennie
Stowas
van Wert
E K. Fela
Wilhelm
Housekeepers’ Club
Jennie McCoy
Davidson
Alexander
Mra Jrs
McCoy
White
M. P. Yoder
Tinst
Jarvis
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A. J. Fredrick—& Go
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Padibe
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Ame
Grand Jury
Bucklen
Lanbach & Et
Ohio Shoe Company
Wooster’s New Shoe Store
Welcoine
Temperance Meeting
Sterlng
Nick Amster
Oyaj
Marshallville
Emma
Rocky Mountain
Laubach & Boyd
Ooster Crainhaigame
DR. Clouse
Archer House
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