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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1897
Page
4
This brief collected item summarizes local happenings around Wooster and neighboring towns, including weather chatter, a pension board examination of veterans, a stamp theft noted in Dimon, a boy ill in Mansfield, and various civic notes. It mentions the Wayne County Infirmary inmate count, schoolhouse work bids, a partial solar eclipse sighting, bridge safety concerns, burglaries, Wooster Band officer elections, and local legal actions.
A historical ad touts Shaker Digestive Cordial as superior to stimulation, claiming true health comes from well nourished bodies and proper digestion. It asserts the cordial aids natural strength, relieves indigestion pangs, and helps thin, sick individuals regain health, with a price of 10 cents.
Mrs B F Harbaugh, a Wooster figure, was hospitalized in Cleveland for a painful jaw operation thought to be neuralgia but found to be a growth. She is expected home soon after recovery. Wooster reps return from a Coshocton report dated July 20.
Reunions of Lutheran congregations in the Doylestown parish unfold at St Michaels Lower near Marshallville on August 10 and Zion's church in Doylestown on August 11 with dinners from 11 30 to 2 00 and services at 2 00 each day. Former members and pastors expected. lecture by T B Roth on Plymouth Rock at Town Hall Doylestown August 11. Seminary events include the Newman Creek Chanel U B church semi centennial in North Lawrence August 4 to 9 with sermons, reminiscences, basket dinner, and services led by Rev J G Baldwin and others. The Orrville Presbyterian church marks its 321st anniversary last Sabbath July 25 with Rev J T Pollock preaching and church history notes.
Special to Woosten reports a Whealing and Lake Erie bridge fire between Mouat Pleasant and Long Kun was put out with little damage. Authorities secured the scene and no serious injuries are mentioned. The incident occurred near Massillon on July 3.
Col James F Gregory US Engineer Corps in charge of Ohio river improvements dropped dead in Cincinnati. A former aide on Lt General Sherman staff, a West Point 1866 grad, he was renowned as a master of his profession. Also notes promotion of Chamberlains remedy endorsements and a Baltimore & Ohio excursion offer to Mountain Lake Park for Chautaqua, with return by August 31 1897.
Advertisement touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as the most wonderful medical discovery of the age. It promises gentle, positive action on kidneys, liver, and bowels, cleansing the system and dispelling pain. It urges immediate purchase with a claimed daily dose and price.
Wooster society notes list Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Tyler in Cleveland. Doctors, lawyers, and merchants like J. K. Brown and A. Miller travel to Cleveland races. Locals Andrew Smith, Ken Alcock, and H. S. A. Miller visit Akron Cardington. Several residents plan moves to Canton Wheelers, and veterans attend reunions. Many names and places appear, including Judge Taggart, Rev. W. N. Nelson, and Captain Alfred Sharpe, with racing, hotel, and postmaster updates.
An advertising note asserts Dr Caldwell s Syrup Pepsin eases constipation, digestion issues, and headaches. It promotes a trial size of 10 doses for 10 cents and larger sizes priced at 50 cents and 1.00, with Laubach & Boyd as sellers.
Wayne Council No. 13 prepares to observe its 20th anniversary with a regular meeting on Monday night to discuss celebration details. A Maccabee lodge was organized at Marshallville with 15 members and a school of instruction will open at Massillon in September. Various lodge activities, picnics, and improvements are noted across multiple towns, including Teutonia and Kathbone Sisters events, while local legal notices mention an assault report and a restraining action involving Emma Scriber and Alice Sanderson.
The Wooster Free Public Library gains a full file of Bureau of the American Republics publications. Five multilingual volumes, from the United States and other nations, offer official, precise information. Joseph P. Smith, head of the bureau, provided the items and will supply monthly updates.
A mother, NeLonvI Lux of O., claims Dr Hand's Cure outperforms all others after four years of use for her nine children. She has recommended it to many mothers who report satisfaction. The letter appears amid local news and a PROMISE to deliver the REPUBLICAN newspaper each evening for 12 cents.
Dr Geo Hyatt escaped serious harm when a buggy wheel dropped after a burr came loose. Hon E B Eshelman helped quiet the frisky horse while the wheel was reset. Claude Humphrey returns home from Creston with a hand injury from a hoop factory. Hattie A Smith sues railroads for 310000 over a Millersburg wreck that killed Philip Rosemond and injured others. Mt Eaton saw a small hardware store fire causing 15 dollars in damage. Mrs Drushal’s church exit draws a laugh after a wasp sting. Mrs Hollis Jacobs avoids injury but a jar from a rig occurs when an engine passes. A boy cuts his nose on a harrow tooth in a barn incident. The Zimmerman baby dies last Thursday. suspicions of accidental poisoning by morphine arise in the household.
Warranty and quit claim deeds recorded including Cresta Milling to Geo H Hay for 2 acres in Preston at 8000, Anna Ehrett to John Deible part of lot 33 in Doylestown at 130, Catharine Weipsheimer to John Deibla part lot 33 in Doylestown at 195, and more such transfers across Congress, Wooster, Dalton, Milltown and Creston towns with prices and parcels ranging from one half lots to several acres. Includes exchanges and assignments involving Trustees of Congress Township, Mary Kdodd, Samuel Hilterbrandt, Jennie Stuller, Ryland Schmack, and others.
Probate notices list Juhan Medarrag as administrator for Joel Hofstetter with first and final accounts and Sept hearings. John Yonn and others filed accounts for Caroline Haden and Elizabeth Summerton and more. A Nicholas Frank will filing, guardianship actions, and multiple appraisers and bonds are noted along with several hearings on Sept 3 and Sept 11.
Ida Stauffer Kline of Wellersville Ohio, 18, died by self harm in Toledo at the Criterion Hotel after taking carbolic acid and shooting herself. Reports say she left letters to her husband and to Worcester, indicating premeditation. Her body was transported to Wooster for burial as authorities released details of coroner verdicts and funeral arrangements.
There is a class of people securely to use of coffee. Retewey there has been placed in all the grocery stores. A DEW preparation called GRAIN made of pure grains takes the place of coffee. The most delicate stomach receives it without distress, and few can tell it from coffee. It does not upset the nerves. Children may drink it with great benefit. Try it. Ask for GRAIN.
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