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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1901
Page
2
A humorous portrait of Tom Johnson highlighting his contradictions and public image. The piece portrays him as a jovial, personable mayor-elect with sharp business sense, elected largely on personality, and details his dramatic April Fool's Day taking office in Cleveland with a vivid, satirical tone.
Probate filings list multiple administrators and executors across several estates. Appointments include Winifred Young and George Young with various assets and bonds. Hearings are scheduled May 1 to May 3 for final accounts, private sales, and distribution of personal property among heirs and creditors.
From the New York correspondence of the Cleveland Plain Center a former Wooster resident, J W Senuckers, longtime private secretary to Salmon Chase, has been named secretary of the New Jersey commissioners to the Pan American Exposition. He will head to Buffalo this week to establish headquarters and has recently resided in Newark.
Local residents of Minerva contribute a $20,000 bonus to establish a new pottery at the town to nightfall, aiming to boost local craft and employment opportunities.
A large Methodist Church audience in Wooster attended the Wooster Young People's Christian Union musicale on Thursday evening. The program featured many strong performances, encores were mised, and the social that followed was a success with wide attendance and positive reaction.
HC Frick considers spending 86000 for a Turner ocean scene after paying 90000 for Dagnan Bouvret's Christ at Emmaus. He recently acquired another Turner as part of his private collection and an inspection is underway at his home.
The Presbytery of Wooster met in the local church on Tuesday and Wednesday with delegates and a large audience attending the opening session. Reports highlighted the University of Wooster’s influence, Samuel Kirkwood was licensed, and new delegates to the General Assembly were elected while several elders were named as trustees. The gathering included sermons, musical services, and a welcome reception for visitors to Loudonville.
Wayne County records list numerous land transfers in townships including Green Sow, Paint, East Union, Chester, Canaan, and Chippens with buyers and prices such as 2000 for 62 acres and 1406n Wooster lots. An administrator's deed shows Galvin Armstrong as administrator transferring assets in Baughman township.
The Wooster mail carriers plan to ditch heavy coats for light waist shirts with collars and belts as summer heat approaches. Prominent figures discuss color choices from green to pink, with several preferring shades to match complexions, amid a pending government order expected to take effect in April.
The Olio State Journ reports Wayne County will hire eleven delegates at the upcoming Democratic State convention.
A garbled OCR fragment references American industry and exports, mentioning clams, pulp trades, meat export, and national spirit. It names Montreal, Herald, and a county commission, but the overall content is unclear and many terms are unreadable.
Walter H Chamberlain of Chicago, assistant Commissioner of Patents, has resigned. The resignation takes effect May 1, with Chamberlain stepping down from his post in Washington D C.
Special to The Repl Beican Barnesville Ohio April 1 The Barnesville Hosiery Company 5 new plant was completely destroyed by fire Estimated loss 860000 partly insured for 30000 The blaze caused extensive damage and the cause is not yet determined.
A W Mougey announced on Thursday he will establish a Mougey house residence in the Fourth ward and often cast votes there while maintaining ties to the Second ward. He argued the shift keeps him in council and insists no one can challenge the move.
The Wednesday evening convocation of Ebenezer Lodge No. 33 F and A M drew a large attendance. Grand Lecturer LC Hiner of Canton spoke but did not reach the city. Two prominent railroaders were raised to Master Mason. A customary banquet followed with visiting brothers A Vandevort EF Strauiss M O Frazier Lee Mohler J Huntsberger Dr Wm Faber Orrville T Whiter Carnegie Pa H K Brady Avalon Pu present.
William Read suffered a severe injury from a premature powder blast at the shale brick works a few weeks ago and has been unable to work. His fellow employees organized a subscription among friends and co workers, raising 820 50 to aid him. Contributors include CF Hensel John Wilson Henry Keefe William Strauss Frank Drinkhouse James Blessing Marion Kinion G W Kistler Nat McComar Pearl McCanas Thomas Goldner Joseph Debuter George Swang Charles Kes ter George Atm James Sigler John Guawener Gust Gauwelfer DB A Stedt George Kistler fe Philip Shuck Son Franks Will Kinkler Freud Segner Jacob Hoover Jacob Drink bese Russell tanto Charles Corts Peppard tres HooHwing Dob Sweitser doin McConnell Emmet Hammer
Robert P Skinner of Ohio was named Consul-General to Marseille. An Ohio newspaper correspondent was appointed consul to Zittau, Germany, with the appointments announced in Washington D C.
Miss Mabel Stuck of Dalton Ohio has secured a position as stenographer and bookkeeper with Auman Bros of Orrville after completing a course at Bixler Fitness College. She will begin work in Orrville in February.
The national baseball associations have issued new rules. Gatehoz must stand within 10 feet of the plate behind the batter. Pitches must occur within 20 seconds after the batter is ready. Hit by pitch no longer grants first base. First and second foul balls count as strikes unless two strikes are already recorded. Warm up pitches by the pitcher while the batter is ready will count as balls.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles. It warns of Bright's Disease from untreated kidney trouble and claims thousands cured after other efforts failed. Sample bottles and a free book are offered by mail from Dr Kilmer & Co.
Readable fragment lists names and places: Baltimore Maryland and Chicago. The garbled OCR hints at a train or transit citation with ages and persons but lacks a clear event or action to describe.
An elderly reader is advised health balance is crucial and cod liver oil emulsion by Scott's Emulsion is recommended as suitable for both old and young. The note invites the reader to try the product and is signed by Esbott A Bywne from 4gug Pear Street, New York.
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