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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1903
Page
4
Wooster paper quotes a sketchy mix of current events and social notes. Mentions Vanderbilt Rutherford wedding invitations, Bryan-Cleveland politics, a Pennsylvania treasury surplus, and Win K Vanderbilt’s London wedding on April 29. Reports on Mrs Thaw income and Miss Alice Thaw.
A maker of Obie tools announces a razor designed to cut hair without nicking the skin. The claim appears in print, though most people may still retain their existing razors.
The report discusses opera plans on a new stage and arousing social questions. It mentions the Dreyfus case in France, the Fremeh military courts, Chicago Traction investments, and public life influences. It notes Marqnie Durazz and a national mood around speaking freely, plus worker union activity in Akron and new building plans in Mobalae.
City officials call for rapid action to bolster school building modernization and sanitation. Health authorities warn of Akron cases and Masaillon danger, urging citizens to report suspects to avoid an epidemic scare. Emphasis on quarantine readiness and community responsibility.
Daughters of Veterans postpones May 1 social indefinitely. Arabella Barnes solo at conservatory with Bechtel Alcock. Frauen Verein meets at Mrs Mary Gasche’s home. Elizabeth Johnson hosts Chafing Dish Club. Encore games and refreshments. Rathbone Sisters social at Mrs J P Van Nest with readings by Miss Griffin. Classics Club meets at Miss Kate Deer's. talk on Life in Berlin and Gleanings From Abroad with musical selections. Mrs W J Seelye hosts a noon luncheon for a dozen on Beall Avenue. Miss Bessier Thorne to wed Dr George Brooks of Greenfield Iowa on Tuesday May. Wedding events planned May 7 reception and related entertainments. Miss Thegsiessa, a talented resident of Wooster, receives well wishes.
The Lincoln literary society held a Friday evening reception at the Conservatory with Professor Compton and others attending. Sabbaths noted include Bellefoine and Canton services, with tributes to Dr A E Taylor and attendance at various churches and events.
All applicants for aid in said commission of Milton township are requested to meet at Oliver Lee's residence in Sterling May 16, 1903, at 2 o'clock p. m. Norman Chaffin, Chairman of Committee. OAs by Ks You Ha Alva Bogie.
Crowded Applecreek Presbyterian Church held a farewell reception Friday for Dr Hackett and his wife as he leaves for a new field. The program featured music and addresses led by Rev Twinam and Ackarman. A purse of 150 in ten dollar pieces was presented, honoring his six years of service and the church’s growth, hospitality, and debt-free finances.
The university ball team plans Saturday games with Berea at that place and Oberlin at Oberlin. A glassblowers versus works team game ended 5 to 2 in favor of the blowers after three innings due to cold weather. Irva Wilhelm pitched for Pittsburgh with St Louis on Saturday, and a defensive miscue and late crowd let in three fans. officials led to questions over fairness as the game stalled in the third.
A list in the Wayne County Democrat names announced candidates including Representative Fetters, Wertz of Sugarcreek, Rev Schott, Henry Jacot, Price Russell of Canaan, John Adair for treasurer, and commissioners S I Lehman and Andrew Butler.
A roundup of tiny town happenings includes Enastas Entle reuniting with Canton’s David Lesey, Laas H L Baer taking a new job in Crosswell Michigan, Fannie and Melinda Leichty visiting Sterling relatives, Rev. Powell’s extended Findlay trip, and a WC TU gold medal contest set at the Reformed church on April 30 with six silver medalists from here and Orrville competing for the gold.
Letters from Hon. Dan A Grosvenor Deputy Auditor War Department and others praise Peruna as a meritorious tonic and effective catarrh remedy. John Williams Duluth and H W Ogden Louisiana congressman attest to immediate relief and strong recommendations. Testimonials emphasize Peruna curing catarrh and serving as a reliable spring tonic.
At Sterling on April 28 the B and O railroad opened a new telegraph office at Union depot. a depot employee and several locals report multiple happenings including a hold up of $73 by three highwaymen near the depot. other notes mention new rail roles, a gasoline powered elevator in Ed Slemmon's warehouse, and injuries to Lorain railroader George Raymond with an expected recovery.
W E Griffith of Concan Texas endorses Peruna claiming it cured his chronic catarrh and improved his health He states Peruna is the best medicine for catarrh and notes it cures stomach and bowel catarrh as well If results are not prompt he invites readers to write to Dr Hartman for free medical advice in Columbus Ohio
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers excursion tickets from west of the Ohio River to St Louis Missouri on April 26, 27, 29, 30 and May 1 1903 at one fare round trip for the national and international good roads convention and dedication ceremonies. Tickets are valid for return until May 4 1903. For details contact a Baltimore and Ohio ticket agent.
Probate Court of Wayne County Ohio orders private sale of the northwest quarter of section 11 township 16 range 12, the homestead farm of Samuel Swainhart. Seller offers as one tract or two to maximize price with payments: one third cash, one third in one year, one third in two years secured by mortgage. Frank Taggart administrator de bonis of Samuel Swainhart deceased.
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