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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1901
Page
6
A speaker decries wasted soap and inflated prices for tinted toilet soap compared with Ivory. He notes Ivory lasts longer and costs less, arguing that scented dainty packages would push costs higher, while a standard Ivory cake remains purer and cheaper.
Wooster will host the first reunion of the Eighth Vermont Regiment on November 21, marking the third anniversary of the organization’s rousting out. Local veterans groups and Major A B Crichfield of Shreve discuss coordinating plans with the administrative board as Wooster’s central location and timing support attendance. many members dispersed by Cuban campaign service and Philippine duty are expected to travel, with 200 deaths noted among the ranks.
A discussion notes that the proposed Todi to Lester line would boost Lodi as a key B&O junction, creating a westward outlet to Cleveland via a short cut. It spurs talk of B&O-Cleveland Lorain & Wheeling integration, with fears of Valley disruption and possible eventual consolidation and shared officers.
Rev G W Mather once Wooster and preacher mayor of Gallion says he cannot enforce the Sunday closure law. Asked if saloons are closed he replies they are all open and sell out the back door. He would fine breakers if they are arrested and brought before him.
An 19th century style advertisement offers one hundred dollars for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Includes testimonials from Wells era wholesale druggists in Toledo and mentions Hall's pills. Mentions price and test availability.
The passage recounts a varied mix of vignettes from the era. It notes a street con with kernels of corn for a dollar, Russell A. Alger's Civil War start and lumber venture, immigrant experiences in New York including abuse by a dock supervisor, a heroic restraint by a man who intervened after a street altercation, and a land swindle in Ellsworth where $50 led to a chain of forfeit and resale worth thousands. The tone blends cautionary anecdotes with colorful portraits of people and places.
Mrs. Alice Williams of Oberlin visits her uncle Aaron Boffenmyer and wife on West Liberty Street with her three daughters. The mother was in China a year ago during the Boxers raids.
The Shreve News reports that local maidens at Odell’s Lake have been seen at night gatherings and dancing parties. Parents are warned of the dangers and potential shame for allowing daughters unsupervised outings on Sundays.
Ashland Press reports builder G. Stence says H. B. Camp instructed construction of a Jeromeville depot along the A. & D. line and to start another structure beside the current depot, with both to be built together for the community.
Venecugian authorities announce an invasion by the Columbian government occurred Thursday near Neston, led by the Columbian minister of war. Details and context remain unclear as officials assess the mobilization and potential international responses.
Dal ton D ains notes a largely attended merchants picnic with personal news items from Bloomington and nearby. Mentioned are visits between Dalton friends, injuries from earth falling near a swale, weddings and lectures planned, farm labor concerns, new house foundations, a public sale planned, and local families attending events including a picnic at Odell's lake with the regimental band. Names include Charles Myers, Dr Jo c Maguire Santman, Rev W B A vis it, Prof Kimber, and Kate Buchanan among others.
At the Wooster Library trustees meeting no quorum was present so no action could be taken on appointing a librarian to fill Miss Elisperman’s vacancy. The issue will likely be revisited next month.
Sparks from a passing Pennsylvania engine set the dry wool on the 8 and O trestle ablaze. James Fhort and his wife, driving by, climbed into the trestle and extinguished the fire, likely preventing a larger blaze and the need for a full fire force.
Hicks predicts cooler weather at first with a stormy period on the 13th and 14th. A new moon on the 14th signals continued storm conditions through the 16th to the 20th with summer storms across many areas. A serious drought and cloudbursts are expected locally, with storms returning around the 24th and the Vulcan period beginning on the 28th into September.
Bilmer E Pennell as administrator of Hugh Pennell deceased sues the Pennsylvania Retitied Company operating the Pittsburg Fe Wayne Chicago railroad for damages totaling 1 205. The deceased long resident of Big Prairie Wayne County and former employee of the company was struck and killed by a work train on the morning of November 7 as he conducted regular duties.
Fragmented OCR text mentions a Game Walker and Hariey Vekerman with transfer details. Officials, attorney Multis, and semiyary fixed the matter. Phrases reference Ornishs, Charles basting, and a walker aged context.
The article notes the laying of a foundation for a refinery building in Lodi, with a section of Board of Assessors and Works of Trade involved and backed by local capitalists. Three drills are active, about 40 wells sunk, and the project could yield large oil barrels under favorable conditions.
A broken OCR note describes a process for free scholarships tied to Ohio State University and an agriculture program. It mentions timing, applications, and a reference to Professor Phoeas Heint, with unclear details about eligibility and the involved counties.
Kidney trouble affects both women and men, dulling mind and vigor and often leading to bed wetting in children. The ad promotes Swamp Root by Kilmer & Co, claiming quick relief, with sample bottles by mail and a pamphlet of testimonials from satisfied users.
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