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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1900
Page
5
A cross section of local items includes pension adjustments for Capt. A P Merke and Hoctetler, new and corrected horse race notes, a Pleasant Home Sunday School address by Rev Neikirk, and plans for November ballots. Also reported are district office notices, livestock and farm equipment sales, and weather notes from Black Lepville.
An old newspaper fragment touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve for stomach trouble and digestion, claiming health benefits and a regular habit. It also mentions a warning about a burn death, a healed medical case, and claims of self-treatment with Bucklen's salve. The ad imitates period sale language from Laubach & Boyd druggists.
Marriage licenses listed include Herbert Uapper and Laura J hbuck of Dalton, Augusta G Bricker and Wayster McMaster, Nite Snyder of Morrlind, Knut Ridksecker of Justus with Carrie B Brinker of Went, and K W A Eines of Manchester. A life and death fight report notes a near fatal exposure case leading to lung trouble, claiming Dr King’s Discovery cured consumption symptoms. drug store price 60c and 3100 with a trial offer.
An inquiry from the Ger ia Investment Co of Cincinnati seeks a responsible and influential local manager. The firm is supervised by the state of Ohio and holds deposits with the State Treasurer totaling 51,500 in government bonds to guarantee their operations. The company markets itself as a strong progressive financial entity with past investor returns above 25 percent and promises guaranteed reinvestment opportunities.
On Tuesday morning Frank Gearhart of Wayne township and several young men in a wagon attempted to cross the B and O railroad at Overton crossing. The train struck the wagon, breaking it apart and badly injuring a horse that had to be killed. The young men were thrown but escaped injury. Witnesses said they would be picked up.
Loretto Carafello of the South Ward filed for divorce from Mary Angelo Carafello in Wayne Court of Common Pleas. Through attorneys McClurran and Jones he cites Mrs Carafello's repeated absences since Feb 1 1900 and a July 1 1900 departure with no intent to return, claiming irreconcilable differences and seeking equitable relief.
The Plain township picnic plans a surprise program at James Sidles grove near Sgturd with no new features and familiar activities. Parven Ryland fainted en route, found to suffer from hemorrhage, and a doctor attended him. James Weltmer family and Stella Felger visit Monook, MI, en route to Chicago for the AR encampment. Several locals ill with malaria and other ailments are noted among the week’s sick.
We advertise a postal service examination for clerk and carrier positions. Requirements include age 18 to 35, height at least 5 feet 4 inches, weight not under 125 pounds, and open to all U S residents meeting standards. Applications must be filed promptly with the secretary of the local board before the close of applications. Frank Wecht, 4, Secretary Postal Beat.
Mrs Sarah Appleman died at age 70 in Shreve after an eleven week illness with fever. Born in Holmes County she lived near Shreve. Survived by three sons Ios Appleman of near Shreve GY Appleman of Sandusky and Ayal Appleman of Wooster. Funeral at the Hopewell church with interment in Hopewell cemetery Wednesday.
Mrs Wil Carse misplaced a purse while boarding a noon train to Tyton. Will Gerlach recovered the pocketbook, wrapped in a kerchief, on a depot seat. The purse, containing about 00 and two Dayton tickets, was turned over to the conductor for delivery.
Bert Bird of Loudonville is in jail in default of 8100 bond after a daytime highway robbery in Lake township. He allegedly stepped from the woods with a mask and shotgun, demanded Kantzer’s money, and fled toward Loudonville before being arrested in a store. He confessed to removing his mask and hiding the weapon. He had just married the prior Thursday.
Dr D B Cargile of Washita I T reports four bottles of Electric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer of scrofula after years of suffering. The remedy is praised as a blood purifier and supreme for eczema ulcers boils and runing sores. It stimulates liver kidneys and bowels expels poisons and builds strength. Sold by Laubach Boyd druggists. Guaranteed.
The veterans of Lattasburg and vicinity traveling to the Chicago G A R encampment this week include John Hosler with his family Reid Barnhart with his wife and Jacob Myers. Camp meeting closed last Thursday with campers returning home after several severe storms during campfire. A large Sunday school union picnic on the grounds featured excellent addresses music and dinners. Amos Grose and crew are sawing a frame for MP Bainter s new structure. Visitors from Wooster Milne Sellers Alpha Miller attended. German Baptist services held with Showalter ill health noted. Miss Miers and family guests of Thompson and wife in town. News of local gatherings and farm work noted.
The Ohio State experiment at Wooster tests acid phosphate versus a mixed fertilizer with tankage and muriate of potash for wheat, corn, oats, and hay yields over five years. Results show higher total profit from the mixed fertilizer despite higher cost, with gains around 12 dollars per acre. Director El Thorne reports yields of 72 bushels wheat, 3% to 6 bushels corn, 72 bushels oats, and 6 to 14 pounds hay per acre in some years.
The report details rumors about Rev T W Bellingham, his alleged jail stay in Wooster, and conflicting accounts of his actions and roles. It notes officials’ inquiries, his Toledo trip, and claims linking him to church positions, with continuing public speculation and coverage by local papers.
Heavy rains and heat marked the past week in Golden Corners. Local residents include Browpis and Hugh Johnson operating the Johnson threshing machine with help from Wm. Van Meter of Overton and L. J. of Jefferson. Miss Florence Ewing and Miss Ethel Overs took a trip. Alda Myers and her music class plan a recital on Saturday September 1 at Miss Myers home. Various notices mention residents in Bloomington, Swale holy, Thog. Keeney, Mrs. Jane Marie and others returning home.
A fragmented rural item notes John Kerr’s bank barn and crops destroyed by lightning last Friday with an estimated loss of 400, insured for 150. Other entries recount visits by families including Della Webb, Kitty Quick Hag, and Grace Tice. Weather data show 25 inches to August 4 with 340 inches for ag year at this station.
A Wooster camp of Modern Woodmen of America plans a community event at Highland Park on Thursday. Neighbors and families are invited. details include free transport, a talent show, swimming prize, and various attractions. The notice emphasizes order and attire and mentions committee sponsorship.
Grain and livestock prices listed with prices for Chicago and nearby markets. Include corn oats wheat and livestock categories with bids for steers cows bulls hogs and sheep, and Friday trading summary across markets with notes on futures and cash prices.
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The Wooster Ohio post office letter list for Tuesday Aug 24 1900 includes ladies Rose M Rugg Sadi Root Maud Tilton Kate Waskirk and gent J C Philips J D Say der. Also mentions excursion rates to the Ashland Fair next week and subscription note for The Republican.
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