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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1900
Page
1
A garbled mix of political and international references mentions arsenic, Goebel case funding, Mansfield religion, Ashland claims, South African parallels, Li Hung Chang, Mary Ellen Lease, and tensions between UHung Uncle Sam, with notes on Massachusetts federal appointments and political surrender dynamics.
Citizens meet at mayor’s office to form a local board of trade. J W Blackburn elected president and Albert Dixay secretary. Committees appointed to recruit business men, draft a constitution, and start immediate work. Adjourned to Tuesday August 7 at eight.
The Montana senator is noted for wealth and numerous accompanying requests, signaling potential conflicts between funds and ambitions. The piece contrasts his financial standing with a breadth of associated asks.
The leading recreation of George Fred Williams and General Grosvenor centers on bold political predictions that rivals fail to match. Their forecasts aim to outpace the competition with sharper insights and public appeal.
An old tradition insists figures don’t lie yet many communities doubt census results. Officials acknowledge gaps as households undercount and migration skews data, complicating planning and funding decisions across regions.
An anti4imperialist gathering convenes in Indianapolis offering a chance for a self described “fellow that would rather be right” to become president. The dialect hints at a political contest and a drive for leadership in a reform movement.
George Fee Williams predicts McKinley will lose Indiana though George Fred has yet to gain notable distinction in forecasting.
It is not known what team Parby Toledo Jones will join this year but it is presumed he will land with the club that previously showed interest in him.
The text notes that current cross examination in the Goebel trial may push toward the claim that all men are liars. It also mentions the belief that a mosquito feeding on human blood dies soon after, suggesting public interest in this reasoning to avoid inconvenience.
Towne will announce definitely in a few days whether he will continue to run. The prevailing view is that Towne's bid amounts to little more than an ordinary walk.
Dowley told the Richland County sheriff and the Mansfield mayor that he would hold them personally responsible. He warned that the person most personally responsible may face a tough outcome.
Two Chinese men were severely harmed after urging protection for ministers. Authorities warn that if allies arrive they will hear a stronger push for ministerial protection, in an unusually emphatic claim likely to provoke strong reaction.
In New York exhibit Croker and Hill clash over where the state central committee should meet. Croker favored Syracuse while Hill insisted on New York. The dispute forces Croker to traverse the state, undermining any sense of harmony within the party.
The Wayne County Democrat criticizes the Newark convention results while urging county support for Ludge J. C. McClarken. It alleges E. J. Dubr of Millersburg and others refused endorsements, questioning binding support and implying dissent without clear backing.
The Ohio State Journal reports a stalled GOP race against Oom op Cassingham with Hoo M. M. Gillett having withdrawn and a strong push for Holmes county’s John A. McDowell. Democrats denounce Newark convention debauchery as a Wooster rally seeks a state board of equalization candidate, signaling a party revolt. Barney McCabe travels to assess the scene while Holmes Wayne tensions flare over preferred nominees. Booth wins on the 12th ballot for Shreve, as Holmes seeks a center shot at Cassingham supporters.
A catalog of patent medicines and cures advertised by Zimmermann Co., Laubach & Boyd, and others. Claims include ArnicaSalve for burns and wounds, One Minute Cough Cure, Foley’s Kidney Cure, and DeWitt’s Little Early Risers. Notices urge substitutes avoided and reference Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a benchmark.
Fragmentary ad text touts Dr Caldwell and Pepsin for stomach upset and indigestion. Mentions One Minute Cough Cure as a quick, harmless remedy. Includes casual lines about elections and running for office, with garbled branding and stray phrases.
A boy from Plain township suffered a badly broken and mangled right leg last Saturday after falling from a carriage. His foot became caught between the spokes and the wheel twisted the leg around the axle while en route to McZena. He is the son of J. J. Austin.
Prof A D Selby warns Tam Re Publican that the downy mildew has reappeared and could devastate the pickle crop if not tackled promptly. He notes initial signs appeared a couple of days ago and urges immediate spraying to save the harvest.
A party of 21 campers from Odell's Lake rode into Loudonville on a hay wagon bearing the banner Emanuel Shelley’s Cousins. They spent the afternoon at Ex-Mayor E. F Shelley’s home, viewed the show, and toured the area. The group included Frank R. Eshelman and family Sewickley Pa Mrs John Berger Mansfield and Wooster members Mrs George Kettler Harry A Impard Miss Lulu Frick and Miss Anna Swinehart. Mr Eshelman and Mr Imgard thanked the ADVOCATE for the visit and hinted he would arrange a subscription renewal wood load delivery.
George Kent a former Wooster and Mt. Eaton resident saved Miss Lantz a state hospital agent who leapt into a canal lake during a walk near the asylum. Kent plunged in and brought her to shore as attendants watched in shock. Miss Lantz, indignant at the rescue, complained he should mind his own business. Kent was treated at Dr Eyman's residence with warming drinks after the incident.
Mrs. I. B. Hunt of Lime Ridge Wisconsin faced a dire prospect of surgery for stomach trouble and yellow jaundice. After seven bottles of Electric Bitters she recovered fully, avoiding the knife and now weighs more and feels better. A guaranteed remedy for stomach liver and kidney troubles at Laubach Hoyd's drug store.
Mrs. Catharine Vink of Minerva fell as train No 9 backed cars near the depot then walked to the waiting room and carriage. A moment later the crate would have stopped the train. Also notes a sick baby relieved by Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy and a warning against counterfeit DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.
Fragmented OCR mentions cable lines to the Azores and Lisbon linking to Africa India Japan Australia and the Philippines as crucial telegraph routes. It also includes ad-like phrases about remedies and products unrelated to the main item.
The Chautauqua grounds in Wooster show improvements including a new enclosed auditorium and upgraded lighting. The opening program drew a good crowd with the Waustein City Band, the Geisinger Family, and a student quartet entertaining. Col Copeland and Rev Hijjah will speak in coming sessions with topics on Snobs and Sno boys and In the Spectacle Business. The night featured strong musical numbers and a notable accident damaged a floor instrument, causing a loss of $125.
The Wayne County cultural Society hosts a three day speed programme September 11 to 13 with pacing and trotting races. Entries close September 6 at 11 PM. Purse splits include 50 25 5 10 percent. If weather forces cancellation, refunds issued and no premium paid for ruled out horses.
Matthew Cahn of New York City enters the etape of Foss & Schwartz, Wooster Brush Works, to lead a new line of varnish brushes. Laubac Boyd on the Square offers Champerlain's Colin Cholord and Diar rhosa Remedy with a money back guarantee if not satisfied after use.
A feature quotes Prof Houton extolling Green's August Flower as a grand remedy for dyspepsia, liver and stomach distress, and constipation. The article also notes testimonials including a minister’s cure and consumer praise for other tonics and remedies, with local notices about residents and small-town happenings.
Ashland and Wooster battled in a heated baseball game drawn out to over three hours. Wooster won 16 to 12 after late rallies and contentious calls, with Ashland’s Mercer and Baker standout pitchers and Wooster’s strong late inning offense sealing the victory.
Fragmented OCR notes announce a County Teachers Institute to be held in a high school in August. The schedule mentions sessions in Newport Cincinnati Allisonville Duckburg Woodland Nightstown and N likely with officials or attendees named, though many words are garbled.
Fragmentary OCR notes show an adjourned committee meeting in the 17th district Congress with unclear names and follow up urged. The text hints at a call back to action and field arrangements, but specifics are unreadable.
Fruit is good and vines in fine condition reports from the Wooster Preserving Co. official. A reporter notes a steady harvest of about 1000 bushels daily and expects peak yield by midweek. Weather has been favorable and growers anticipate filling every tank with a strong crop.
A Saturday afternoon horse sale drew a large crowd with lively bidding. The average price across eighteen head reached $185.25, and the top offer soared to $279 for the best horse.
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Justice Kinney released Steidmetz on his own recognizance after he promised to appear for trial. When an officer tried to notify him of the time set, Steinmetz had already fled. The case is marked a violation since no bond was paid and his current whereabouts are unknown.
Frank Hoover of Burton City recounts a remarkable case in which Davis of North Lawrence complained of stomach trouble for months. After an emetic from Dr. Pilky, the boy vomited a large turtle weighing about one ounce, shown to neighbors and on display at the office.
A fragment touts Fort y Years Among the Cannibals and praises a release from captivity as joyous noting a remedy, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, for dyspepsia indigestion and related ailments. It urges trials and warns against substitutes, highlighting a private revenue stamp on the bottle neck.
An advertised remedy claims rapid relief from itching bleeding and protruding conditions with a six to sixteen day cure window. It guarantees satisfaction or no charge and is sold on a no cure no pay basis for $1.10 in Wooster with claims of restoring kidney strength and vigor.
A messy ledger of quit claim and warranty deeds lists transfers in Wayne County towns including Sugar Creek Milton Baughman Bayhman Orrville Greene Marshallville Canan Dalton Shreve and Chippen. Notable entries: James Ic. Erwin Mary E. Staver Henry K. Staver convey 84 acres. Henry di Nius ser and Jacob C. Stuakey 2 acres. Geiser properties 3 acres. Lutz & Schramm Co. lots. 37 addresses. Elias K. Gardner and Betsie Fretz 2 acres. Ike Evans and Susan Fretz 2 acres. James M. Long and Susie Fretz 42 acres. Andrew Davis and Rebecca Davis Lot No.1. Eva Kintner and family lots 13 and 132. James Hadmang and Jennie Hind pat 20 acres. Eva Webbe to Frank E. Gibson 101 47 in Dalton. Anna Schultz to Ulrich Imhof 12 acres. Nora Murphy to Charles Bartram lots 272 in Shreve. administrator Ton L. Zimmerman to Lew Bachlots. L. and wife to Hughby Fistler half acre. Pal Fry and wife to Corv Op lots 144 and 12 in Dalton. The document also references grain market notes and a dairy of unspecified nature.
The article describes a local piano factory facing takeover by a former manufacturer in the city, with leadership disputes and fears of relocation. Citizens, including church and business figures, urged action to attract new industry while reflecting on the impact of foreign and low-grade pianos on local jobs and pride. A meeting at the mayor’s office considered measures to secure continued manufacturing, noting offers to buy the plant and potential relocation. The piece also mentions a family remedy advertisement and a note on local commerce amid business pressure.
Mrs Stell of North Grant Street submitted to an operation for a malignant growth on her jaw. The growth extended from near the center below the right lower jaw. Initially diagnosed as erysipelas, it was found malignant by Dr Bashford with Dr Neal Hard assisting at Massillon. The operation at Dr Bashford’s office was successful and the patient is recovering.
An old advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a cure for backache and kidney issues. It features a testimonial from Collins of East Nor Street claiming relief after using the product bought at Zimmer's drug store, with price references and agent details for distribution.
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