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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1903
Page
5
The adjutant general orders Company D to begin active target practice at a nearby range. Captain Link will oversee preparations and ensure strict adherence to the directive as units move to the site near town for rigorous training.
Rev Chalea Roads of New York condemned churchgoers for ignorance of Bible content and book names. He spoke at the Methodist church Sunday morning and evening, gave simple Sunday school explanations, and corrected a misprint on his arrival time.
The Cleveland and Southwestern electric railroad office and the Electric Package company office move to the Downing block on Tuesday per WV Bryson agent for both firms. A near term no rail service start date is uncertain though a short time is hoped. Conductors and motormen discuss possible two hour service this winter, but officials expect hourly service around this time. Bryson’s tickets have been distributed to him.
Mr J F Johnston of the firm Mr and Mrs Johnston and Miss Emmert, well known opticians at 87 Colonial Arcade Cleveland, announce free tests and examinations of eyes at the American home every Thursday.
Cold morning at eleven degrees above zero reported in the section last Friday. Wayne Township Sunday School convention to meet with an evening session at Wayne church on Wednesday December 2 at 7 00. Dr Martin of Wooster University to give the principal address. Farmers nearly finished corn hucking with a fair crop. John Gaunt and David Stair bale hay. Rev Smith to begin meetings at Weyna church next Monday evening November 30 and continue while interest lasts. Frank Armstrong family visiting Golden City. Miss Vinnie Armstrong and grandmother plan to travel to Florida for the winter. Meat market notes: pork low, beef high, chickens higher, turkeys scarce.
General Charles Dick announced in Alliance that the next Highth O. veterans reunion will likely be in Akron, chosen as the most central location. He vows full effort to ensure a successful gathering. Dick is currently in Shreve on a hunting trip with his sons for several days.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a travel oriented note about a host named Frank and a group of friends. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but hints at a social gathering or journey with informal reference to travel and companionship.
Obituary notices from Wooster recount the sudden death of Hugh Collins at his North Street home from heart disease. Collins, born in Ireland, lived in Massachusetts and London before settling in Wooster as a respected welder and devout St Marys Catholic Church member. Survived by his wife and two sons with two daughters, his funeral was held at St Marys. Also noted are the deaths of Mrs. Maria Reynolds and Mrs. Sarah Brumpter along with Frank Fischer and other local residents, with funeral arrangements and church affiliations listed.
Dec 1 report highlights visits by Dr Ward of Barberton and Emanuel Hengel with wife at Shreve, plus George Hurtzult and family from West Salon visiting James Briner. Neighbors enjoyed a dinner at Rev J W Johnson’s home. Win Basom visited J Sherrick near Wooster for business. Lucinda Cimigan was ill for several days, Charley Miller visiting Wadworth.
The quarterly meeting at Excelsior Hale is scheduled for November. Details are sparse in the fragment, but attendees are expected to discuss routine updates and governance matters.
A 1923 Minnesota reminiscence praises Fred Lindstrom and fraternal leaders I L O O F and Knights of Pythias. It recounts a testimonial for Poruna remedy curing a urinary illness once thought Bright's disease, noting community events, church services, and a lantern show held in Oak Grove amid poor weather.
Laubach and Boyd promote Hyomei as a guaranteed catarrh remedy promising a refund to any dissatisfied customer. The complete outfit costs 1 dollar, including inhaler, bottle, and dropper, with refills available. Inhalation several times daily is advised to improve symptoms from the first days.
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