08 Dec 1897
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1897
Page
1
A chaotic mixture of old subscription pleas for the WEEKLY REPUBLICAN with a Harvest Offer and proposed extensions through 1897, plus scattered public notices on water rights, legal decisions, and international affairs. The page weaves payment prompts, fractions of legal rulings, and brief foreign policy notes into a single dense column.
Wayne County grand jury returned a horse stealing indictment against Fred Ruprecht Jr of Wooster. He is also sought in Chicago for theft and assault, with Cleveland sightings and a 100 reward. Local Sheriff Garver and Marshal Latimer pursued Ruprecht after Chicago tips and a photo circular appeared. Detective Cramer from Chicago arrived to escort Miller, a suspect tied to the same case, back to the city.
The text argues pricing strategy and marketing leverage, claiming no price difference to drive demand toward the superior article. It cites Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as reliably preferred by the public, noting its long-standing use and dependability for coughs colds and croup. Sold by Laubach Boyd on the Square.
Mr. E. Cook of Greenville writes that he has suffered years with biliousness sick headache sour stomach and constipation. He tried many remedies before using Syrup Pepsin and cheerfully recommends it to others suffering from similar complaints. Lanbach Boyd. fa k dec
Thousands suffer from catarrh and head cold and can try Ely's Cream Balm. A 10 cent trial size is available from druggists or by mail, Fall size 60 cents. Ely Bros., 66 Warren Street New York City. A Brooklyn man, Joseph Stewart, reports cure after six weeks of use. Also offered are Cascaret candy cathartine with guaranteed cure.
The Wooster campus reflects a busy term with lectures by Supt. E A Jones from Massittonda. Prof. Claude B Davie joining Franklin and Marshall College in next term plans. and noted visitors like H H Gougay. Students, clubs, and literary society events fill the schedule, including mock political convention preparations and a major campus literary society gathering.
Local applications cannot reach the diseased ear portion. Deafness from inflammation of the Eustachian tube is curable only by constitutional remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure claims to restore tube function and eliminate catarrh. The company offers a $100 reward for any case of deafness caused by catarrh that cannot be cured, with directions available. Sold by druggists for 75 cents.
An old styled ad hints at preventing sickness and reducing doctors bills by keeping blood rich and digestion perfect with a cordial containing Cascara and other tonics. The fragment references a Dr. presert AG for dyapepsiaz and ebronl coast pelt, and mentions Laubach & Boyd's druggists.
Comrade JJ Keise of Dodge County Nebraska records sugar beet trials at the University Agricultural Experiment Station in Wooster. Beets grown under ground and some slightly above produced rich feed, supporting cows well. the crop yielded about two tons per acre and impressed farmers with thrifty results.
Readable fragments outline a two day institute at Creston Farm Institute Society in Wayne County. Sessions include lectures on modern potato culture, fruit culture, dairy topics, and rural economy with names like J. F. Hieers, D. B. R. Fireatore, A. D. Selby, and J. Troxel. Also advertised are music, recitations, questions, and Magic In vestors addresses. endorsements for Wright's Celery Capsules and other local ads appear in the text.
Smithville unveils a new pickling plant operated by the J Weller Company of Cincinnati near the Wheeling and Sage Erie railway. The massive one story facility features 4608 covered platforms, extensive storage, and a processing system with 15 tubs and secret methods. Plans call for 800 acres of cucumbers to be planted next year as farmers shifted from a poor season.
Hon M Lemyse slipped while leaving a stable after visiting neighbor J P Vap Nest and sprained his back badly. He required assistance to reach his home and endured great pain. Dr. Ge W Ryall attended him, with Mr Smyser resting but stiff from the injury.
Last Thursday evening at her northwest city residence Miss Kate Wasson hosted a large group of young people. The Madisonburg orchestra with Will Reese and Alisses Eberly performed to polite acclaim. Attendees included Misa Wallace of Monmouth NL Miss Kinpatrick of Oreston Mrs Chas Zimsmerman of Springfield and Mr Good Of of Cleveland. The event brought hearty congratulations and praise for Kate's hospitality.
Friday's Daily reports verdicts in Bird sell Manufacturing Co vs Bots for plaintiff 22478 dollars and in Mary Zellers v Cyrus Stratton administrator 2016.25 dollars. James Feight vs John Mater seeks 29 dollars on wage contract. Judge Maxwell and Judge Pomerene keep Wayne county courts open to clear the docket.
The Columbus Press prints an interview with Senator Lake F. Jones of Wooster a Democrat aged about 50 with white hair and a decorative Mexican cane bought for 374 cents. He dodges the senatorial question praising his father as his choice and favoring relatives for many posts including his son in law for assistant sergeant at arms and his daughters for clerks.
Oil experts see potential for gas and oil in northern Wayne and nearby Summit County as a Masson company seeks to lease land near Doyleton for a test well. The move could spark more leases along surrounding parcels, with coal also reported in paying quantities and the company prepared to develop any discoveries. The area is tied to an old belt reworked near Brittan and the southern part of the state, with the Akron Salt Company involved in the vein crossing into Wayne County.
Arthur Brisbane, a prominent New York World writer and executive, is moving to the New York Journal. The Fourth Estate notes his descriptive writing and leadership will boost the Evening Journal’s stature and work. Brisbane’s Wooster connections are mentioned as familiar in his move.
Canton, Dec. 38. A Fox Lake ditch appeal has been settled by a jury verdict in probate court. The case title is John O. Clapper and others versus Wayne and Stark counties. Opponents argued against a new ditch as unnecessary and costly, while sentiment favored a photo draw to drain the lake via an old ditch with little expense.
Herman Luke a wreck train worker hurt his back Thursday forcing him to quit. Edward Campbell a carpenter from Altltance on the Bever street bridge also injured his back today and returned home.
A garbled OCR fragment touts Allen's Fat Base powder for relieving pains in feet and corns. It mentions trying at druggists and a package, with distorted names and locations, likely from an old advertisement or medical cure listing. The text is fragmented and hard to read.
Samuel Stafford, a wealthy farmer near Hayesville, died instantly when his team ran away while hauling corn fodder and threw him from a wagon. Other notices honor Chippewa pioneer Jacob Lawrence, 17, a Wooster youth. Ella Kimber, 27, of Dalton. Sam Adams, Easton elder and Republican, aged about 76. and George Strock, 72, a Millbrook farmer. Funeral details and interments provided. multiple obituaries reflect local loss and community ties.
Saturday's Date Witanm H Lene notes a fire of funerals and deaths in Chesser and Wooster areas. Me Lear thee uoty and Morary Man are named among deceased. more obits to follow. Funeral from the residence at 9 am Sunday. interment Wooster cemetery. Harry O'Connor Weight dies, age unclear, linked to Spink Street family. The piece hints a child death from illness and a parish funeral at Mary's Catholic church on Sunday.
The funeral for Karl Krieger was held this afternoon at his father’s residence on East North street and drew a large crowd. Rev Geo Heck of the German Evangelical Church led services at the home with church choir singing. Floral tributes were abundant and from groups including Worcester Lodge I O O F. Pallbearers from Standard Coach Pad Co and local works helped carry the coffin to the cemetery where a ritual at the grave concluded the rites with about 50 Worcester Lodge members in attendance.
Maud Armstrong and her brother Don with Blanche Wellmer and her baby were returning from church when the driven horse bolted. Maud sprang aboard the horse to halt it, gaining control and preventing a serious wreck. A wheel broke, leaving them stranded in the road, but all escaped with only a bad scare and a shakeup.
An ad describes chronic acid indigestion and dyspepsia remedies. Stuart Co of Marshall Michigan markets Dyspepsia Tablets at 60 cents per package, claiming rapid relief, better digestion, and restored appetite. It promises a free book on Stomach Diseases by mail.
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