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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1902
Page
7
Special to The Reprertean reports Louis G. nis, convicted of murder in Carrie Larson case aboard the Peerleas last December, was hanged this morning after maintaining his innocence until the end.
Public records show multiple warranty deeds and guardian and executors deeds in Wayne County. Transactions include transfers of undivided interests in Wooster lots, and farm tracts in Green, Paint, Congress, and other townships. Notable names include Silas Waldseman, Elizabeth Peppard, J. Leatherman, and Mary Zaring, with totals ranging from $140 to $732,200.
Chicago police seek William Bartholin a 28 year old mechanic linked to the July disappearance of Minnie Mitchell of 604 44th Street. The victim’s body was found near State and 74th streets identified by her sister’s description. Police allege Bartholin killed Mitchell and his mother Anna Bartholin who vanished a month earlier and was later presumed dead.
The Ohio veterans commission has chosen locations on the Antietam battlefield for monuments and markers to Ohioans who died in the Civil War. Sites include four on Branch Avenue, one on Bloody Lane, three on D Fisher farm near Dunkard Church, two on Jacob Stine farm, and one each on Jasmina Wyand and John Benner farms. A Benner farm plot will honor President McKinley. The Ohio legislature allocated 26,000 dollars for the monuments and markers.
Louisv ille August 9 Pearce Bodley a well known real estate man of the city died by his own hand shooting himself at the home of his mother in law Mrs Mary McHenry in this city The deed appears planned and a note to his sister Brackett of Washington D C explains he intended to kill himself citing that he faced an incurable illness Bodley aged 58 was a native of Vicksburg Massachusetts
Edward J. Nolin son of J B Nolin of Woooster married Helen A Menly of Mansfield on Wednesday evening. Nolin, recently recovering from pneumonia, was cared for by his fiancée during illness. Ceremony performed by Rev George U Prestiss. The bride has taught in Mansfield public schools.
A visiting gentleman praised the Wayne County Children’s Home trustees for genuine care of residents. He noted some would‑be foster parents seek labor from children, while others provide loving homes. Reports of past mistreatment were shared, yet most placements have yielded good outcomes as children leave for homes where they are valued. The board highlighted two successful placements with counties residents. The home is deemed a county blessing across many years.
U S Army General Fred Funston in Denver is gravely ill following an operation for illness. Reports say the prominent officer remains seriously ill with his condition closely watched by medical staff and officials.
Wednesday noon Whitlesy returned to his Atwater home after completing the books audit for PEF Hinman former treasurer of the Experiment station. The audit was a routine formality required during office changes and found the books in order.
An explosion at Irvine's Mills seven miles from Bradford Pennsylvania on August 9 killed two men, Joseph Gilson and Oscar Bergvall, and destroyed a team of horses, a wagon, and 40 cans of nitroglycerin. The men were loading glycerine from the Pennsylvan ia Torpedo company's magazine in Rice Brook for delivery to Olean. A wagon wheel dropping into a rut is suspected to have caused the blast.
Boston reports wool demand rising with gains of 2 cents for Montana staple and 1 cent for Ohio quarter-blood unwashed. New No 1 staple eastern Oregon sells at 55 cents, overall receipts up about 2 cents from last year. American mohairs show a small boom and carding averages at 30 cents.
Durango Colorado reports severe drought harming Navajo lands. Extreme heat has ruined grazing, leaving horses, cattle, sheep, and goats starving. The article notes decades of hardship with scarce relief and widespread hunger among the Atanas and other groups.
Wooster held its annual picnic under the Ohio Federation of Odd Fellows with a record turnout to Silver Lake. Two excursion trains carried about 1,000 travelers from Wooster and Orrville, many from surrounding counties. A ten inning ball game pitted Wooster Eagles against Kent, with Wooster winning. festivities included an Odd Fellows exhibition drill and band performances. Reports note hotel meal shortages and robust ticket sales, with additional excursions from Leyda and references to large Sunday school turnout at Canton.
Wayne County Board of Elections met Friday afternoon to organize for the seat. Officials named include W. S. Hochsettler of Doylestown, Isaac Soriber of Arrvith, and O. Beebe and C. A. Weiser of Wooster. Nic Weiser elected chief deputy and John Fo Applebaugh appointed.
Peter Masson aged 31 was found dead in a Barn at Jacob Mougey’s home in Bust Wooster. He had been ill Tuesday and slept on hay. Coroner Faber ruled heart failure and alcohol use as causes. funeral set for Friday at St Mary’s church.
Announcement states Pacific Cable plans a land and sea route linking the United States with Hawaii. Details indicate securing applications and official approvals for a transpacific cable project amid regional discussions.
The saloon and restaurant on West Litterty street, operating as Oorad & Derr, has been purchased. New owners John Schwoeble and Ross Kiml have taken possession.
In Sidney Iowa a reader notes inflamed joints and sore muscles from rheumatism worsen in wet weather. He credits Hood s Sarsaparilla with enabling his father to work in the fields, saying it’s the only medicine that helps him.
An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills as remedies that remove the cause of rheumatism without external application. The copy urges readers to take the medicines to relieve ailments attributed to rheumatism.
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