Vessel Firefight With Canadian Cutter Petrel Near Erie
The Silver Spray fishing vessel was fired on twenty times by the Canadian revenue cutter Petrel in midlake near Erie. Captain Chau steered toward the international line as shots struck the smokestack pilot house and deck, then the chase ended when the Petrel halted the pursuit after crossing the line. The incident follows long-standing tensions with American fishermen poaching on the lakeshore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Midlake
Petre
Chau
Cain
Petrel
Catarrh Cure Claim Offers $100 Reward for Failure
An advertisement touts Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy that penetrates blood and mucous surfaces to cure catarrh. It promises a $100 reward for any failure to cure, invites testimonials, and lists F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio as the suppliers with Wall's Family Pills also recommended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Kal
F.J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Wall
Woman's Complexion Claims from Liver Health Advice
The piece critiques cosmetic remedies to remove skin flaws and promotes liver health as the true path to a clear complexion. It cites Greens Augustflower as purifying and enriching the blood, claiming it aids digestion, digestion, and sleep while addressing nervousness and constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laubach, & Boyd
Wooster notes travel visits and local concerns
Mrs J F Hickman returns from Selma and Mrs Josephine Taylor from Cincinnati. Harvey Myers of Akron visits old friends. Mrs Alfords Hughes poorly. Mre Wm Carroll and children back from Carroll county. Etta Thames and Artie Harrington attend Teacher's Institute at Smithville. Mrs Bert Feasel and children visit Ashland then home to Dalton. George Hoover, injured, improving. Capt J C MacClalland goes to Holmes county for squirrels. Many locals and visitors noted with addresses and employers. Dr H J Stoll and bride return from wedding trip. Several others depart for trips or visits to Lakeside, Bowling Green, Bucyrus, and Canton. A safety notice promotes Electric Bitters for despondency and kidney health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Hickman
Selma
O. Mies
Josephine Taylor
Cincinnati
Harvey Myers
Akron
C. W. Kisling
Detroit
Alfords Hughes
Sprace Street
Wm Carroll
Carroll County
Etta Thames
Miga Artie Harrington
Teacher's Institute
Smithville
Bert Feasel
Dalton
Wooster Russell
Thompson
Albert Dee
J. C. MacClalland
Holmes County
J.C .McQuigg
Pana
Able Franks and Agister
John Eberhardt
Fremont
Samuel McQuigg
W HA Maurer
Steubenville
RB Snyder
Buall Avenue
John Tmmell
Flattery
Harry Woolman
eCompany D
Harry J. Stoll
Bride
Wooster
Mabel
Curtis Koch
Bowling Green
Leipsic
Ottawa
Frank Sigler
Jessa Sigler
Abe Crumley
Wemesday Prraking
Allen County
Julius Schwartz
Daughters of Revolution
Mary Sanborn
Johnston
Woodland Avenue
Canton News
Emil Conrad
Chase Schuch
Johns Bowers
Joseph Kelly
Odell's Lake
Kathleen Bolus
Bucyrus
W OK
McCannon
Sowthville
Jacob Frick
Miner
German Syrup claims cure for consumption product boast
An advertiser asserts Boschee's German Syrup is the only preparation on the market today that relieves and cures consumption. It lists active ingredients like pure tar and gum extracts, claimed to be endorsed by medical councils for coughs colds and consumption. The ad urges rest at night, relief from the dry morning cough, and free samples for inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boschee
Wooster News a Busy Round of Visits and Events
Marion, Ind, and nearby towns figure in a flurry of visits and society notes. Guests include Mrs. Mary Antricar of Mansfeld visiting Mrs. Jos House keeper, Net Johnson and daughter from Wellington with Wooster relatives, Miss Lonina Sehych returning from Cleveland and Akron, and many others from Ashland, Pittsburg, Buffalo, Los Angeles, and Detroit. A new property purchase by Charles E Obliger on North Market Street is noted at 2200 dollars. The annual France family reunion at George Gault’s home is reported, along with local church weddings, excursions to Cedar Point, and various visits to and from Wooster by residents and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ind
Mary Antricar
Mansfeld
Jos
Net Johnson
Wellington
Wooster
Lonina Sehych
Cleveland
Akron
Charles E Obliger
P. D Hall
North Market Street
Wedntslay
E. OB. Sppberts
Annat
Niagara
Albert Saal
Ashland
Warren Greenawyer
Mabel Naftzger
Pittsburg Avenue
Lodi
Burbank
Will Daniela
John
Frances Mi Monigal
Mullignan
Point Breeze
Institute
Edward Rice
Chicago
Windy City
Dallas Stauffer
H D Stauffer
D. D
Boston
Maia
Sara Whitmore
Lucy Miller
Ida MccMonigal
Teachers’ Institute
Oscar Stemmetz
Frankford
Mich
Buckeye Predy Association
HD. Stanffer
Cedar Point
Orrville
Gordonville
Steubenville
Perry W. Fisher
Walnut Street
Charleyfolis
Killbuck
Haleie Spiker
Fanchion Bricker
Hautungoa
Saul Fletcher
Henry Lingell
Columbiana
Seacrist
Grant Hughes
Ft. ‘Wayne
Tha
Alfred Hughes
Celia Schoch
H. B. Work
Wheeling
W Va
Adam Foss
South Market Street
Bellville
K. W- Metzler
H. H. Miller
East Laurwil
Henninger
Marshallville
R. Elson
Hroninger
Blanche Robinson
Smithville
Chartauqua i
Samuel Rafer
Wo Steinmetz
Frank Hower
Henry Ernest
John Sooith
Camp Sych
Virthe Gorman
Jule Jeffries
Pittsburg
Jeffries
John Adair
Law Frm
Adair
Vernon
Williams
Willians
Powers
Philip Hilspermman
Raccardt McAnaney
al Lucas
James Fisher
James Mann
Kate Ellspertuin
Ashland Times-Gazette
University debt payment slow despite church support
A Cleveland financier notes Ohio churches show little interest in funding the university debt. L H Severance, active in the cause, says progress is slow as payments come in slowly. Dr. Holden is not due back from Europe until September, sailing August 24 and likely to visit Wooster upon arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
L. H. Severance
Cleveland
Dr. Holden
Europe
Wooster
Library Trustees Accept Vernon Redding Plans
Wooster Free Library trustees met Monday evening and accepted Vernon Redding of Mansfield for the new building at North Market and West Larwill. The two story brick structure with basement will be about 60 by 60 feet. First floor includes stack room reading rooms and librarian’s office. The second floor provides a large room for a purpose. Light colored brick and terra cotta detailing to match university buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Wooster Free Library, Association
A. D. Mota
Vernon
Redding
Mansfield
North Market
Weat Larwill Streets
Big fire destroys block in Rittman
A telephone report to The Republican from Rittman states a large block owned by A. J. Sigler burned, caused by a defect near the rear. The fire damaged a vast structure, with losses estimated in the thousands. The incident occurred while a fireman was away from the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
Rittman
A .J. Sigler
Thousandaes Bur “Wan aRimeway
Annual Oratorical Declamatory Contest Held at Memorial Chapel
The annual oratorical and declamatory contest of the summer school was held in Memorial chapel Monday evening before a large audience. Ellia Ewing, Wooster University class of 03, won first in oratory and a $45 bicycle. Fred Nussbaum took second prize in gold valued at $5. In declamation Cecelia McCarthy of Youngstown won first prize with $10 in gold, and Miss Clara Ridgeway took the second prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Chapel
Ra Ellia Ewing
Wooster University
Fred Nussbaum
Cecelia McCarthy
Youngstown
Clara Ridgeway
Public Service Board meeting on street and water issues
The board of public service held a regular Thursday meeting at City hall with all members present and President Derr presiding. They discussed water and street complaints, budget strains, and authorized laying sidewalks on North Bever street in front of Quinby property with prior notice given May 5, 1902. Palmer street sidewalk work proceeds slowly due to incomplete service return from the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Service
City Hall
Derr
Quinby
Bever Street
Palmer Street
Svork
A Wooster Man Reported Killed in South Bend Crash
Mrs Jehiel Clark received a telegram Friday stating John J Stevenson was killed in a runa way accident at South Bend Indiana. He was former manager of the McDonald shop in Wooster and was visiting relatives in South Bend. He was related to Mrs Clark and Mrs J R Zimmerman. His home had been Des Moines Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jehiel Clark
John J. Stevenson
South Bend
Ind
New Potato Scourge Reported at Price Farm
A Ravenna dispatch describes Samuel Price discovering a new potato pest that damages the stalk and threatens crops. Wooster authorities call the bug a lively, formidable enemy spreading rapidly, with an upcoming Experimental Bulletin article titled The Tarnish Bug the New Potato Scourge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ravenna
Samuel Price
Ohio
Wooster
Price
Eighth Regiment Soldier Clarence Kopp Dies
Clarence Kopp, a popular member of the Eighth Ohio regiment and veteran of the Cuban and Philippine campaigns, died Thursday morning August 18 at his Red Haw home. Funeral Saturday at ten o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Kopp
Eighth Ohio Regiment
Red Haw
Pallan
Philippines
GUNS SENT TO OHIO NATIONAL GUARD FROM WAR DEPT
Columbus dispatch reports Governor Nash announced 2 860 new Krag Jorgensen rifles were received from the War Department for the Ohio National Guard. Major General Dick ordered they be kept ready at Newark camp after troops arrive, while nine militia companies failed to meet American inspectors standards and will receive guns later. Company D passed and will receive new rifles at camp. old rifles go to the state arsenal from Wooster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Nash
M R Limb
Wooster
Runaway Horse Causes Narrow Escape for Two Women
In Dalton, Megdames fd. Horn and A. C. Stuck escaped serious harm when a horse tied at Wm Hostetler’s residence bolted as S. M. Brenneman of Orrville drove an automobile uphill toward them. Mrs. Stuck kept a telephone pole between herself and the horse, was knocked down but uninjured. Mrs. Horn’s buggy hit the pole and was demolished. the horse was captured after racing through town. Brenneman loaded the women into his car and took them home.
Health claims for Dr Miles remedies flood testimonial page
A collection of patient endorsements from Rev Hiram Bender of Sparta Wisconsin and A Huegin publisher praising Dr Miles Restorative Nervine and Nervine and Tonic. The letters describe relief from biliousness headaches rheumatism insomnia and nervous conditions. Advertisers note druggists guarantee first bottle and offer a free book on nervous and heart diseases from Dr Miles Co Elkhart Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Dr. Miles
Nervine
A. Huegin
iFree Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Fox
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ayer
Prat
Salem
Mass
Bosure
J.ce. CO
Lowell, Maas
Duluth
Minn
Efe John Bon
Commercial Banking Company of
Charles F. Leland
Commercial Banking Company
Mipga
EK. BE Johnson
Bank i
Merchants’ Bank of Duluth
Pilaitti
Muse
Casey
Astoria
Ore
Forts
Canby
Columbia
Columbia River
North Pacific Squadron
New York
Havana
Santa Clara
Raima
Charles Roverteon
Barberton
Charles Gimble
Anna Jann
Etna
Foster Silver
Ross Warner
Lakeside
H W Lowry DD
Poland
M. L. Ihrig
Atube
Kinney
Laubach & Boyd
Foley
Laubach & Boyd and
Zimmerman & Co
Grace Southerin
Chase HO Wolfe
Pennsyvania Lines
David Epan
James Egan
Egan
New Mexico
Tlanesy
Aelvania Lines
D. W Bechtel
Beall Avenue
Phil Ellsperman
James R Mann
Ulward Russell
John McAnaney
G R Power
Chas. Herron
Crowley
J. B Taylor
Winona
Southland
W W. Cunlay
C. A Logan
J. C. McQuigg
Emma Saal
Ashalnd
Jesse
John Wilhelm
L. A. Yocum
H. G Behoteguy
H B. Odenkirk
Crestline
Hiawatha Park
Hoftner
Chamberlain
Marion Lee
Dunreath
Laubac & Boyd and
de Witt
W.S. Pifilpot
Albany Ga
Aero Aeias
Sabada
Boyd
Eaubach-t Ora
Zimmerman
Public Service Board
McDonald
Indiana
Eighth Regiment
Newark
E. 0
David Kennedy
Theodore Hunter
Presbyterian Church
Greensburg
Dr. David Kennedy Corporation
Rondout, N. Y
Joseph O. Fritz
Wooster National Bank
West Liberty Street
Wooster, Ohio
Ross
Jross
W Funk
Harding & Co’s
M'Clure Martin L
Smysex
Cclure & Smyler
fice—No.6 Merchant's Emporium
Upstaira
E. W. Never
Jackson Block
Public Square
Frank Taggart
Wooster, Q
Fredrick's Store
East Liberty St
McLarran & Jones
At-L
Oan Co
McLarral
Charles ¢. Jones
PAYOR
WOR & Daylor
Ben. O
Cayepr
Epesta de Sata
Wayne Eltty
Washington, DCc
Ine Chimaz
Facil
R. H.A. Hart
Downing Block
Beall Ave
Bowman
New York Eye and Ear Institute
Stoll J
Sront & Ryall
Oeene Be Marie
Homas A, Elder
Spectacles
Laubach & Boyd's
Satare
Go Poster
Spee
H. N. Mateer
S. W. Cartier
North
Buckeye Streets
Wei Hooster
anaNeel
Jacob Fischer
Price Memorial
Nas
Ares
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