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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1902
Page
3
The state secretary Laylin and officials debate April general selections. Discussions focus on election lines, bond issuance, and a postal time frame. A local inquiry from Youngstown regarding possible elections and a real option for bond funding is noted.
Mrs Samantha Armstrong of Fredericksburg inspected the Hazlett corps in Ganesville during a two oclock session. A luncheon for four was served after a reception for Armstrong in a room turned into a Sardining room with yellow chrysanthemum and small tables. Visitors included Mrs Dan Dillon of Kenoxville and Mrs Margaret Newman of Colorado. A later boys basketball game saw Company D beat Ashland 88 to 9 despite a late train delay. lineup listed for Company D with Vantiburg Redick Weetman Myers Hamilton Kester Sattler and guards Albright Woolman Calhoun.
A Wooster man and other officers were elected to top posts in the Ohio Retail Grocers Association during its recent meeting. Ashley of Toledo was named president with Keister of Wooster as second vice president and L. L. Green of Alliance as treasurer alongside other board members and officers.
Massillon council heatedly debates the proposed Massillon Dalton and Wooster rail line franchise with two rival companies claiming the loop will spur further building. Councilman Miller challenges the M D W group as a speculative scheme while President Johns questions the likelihood of actual construction.
At the regular meeting Decembers officers were chosen for the Grand Army of the Republic and Garfield lodge and Wooster camp. Names include Post Commander Charles Hesler Senior Vice Woodson Woolman Junior Vice Samuel Moses Surgeon Dr A Hunt Chaplain Levi Marks Trustee J Blake and Delegate J B Taylor with Mrs Chapman Mrs Gardner Mrs Beeler and others elected in Garfield lodge and Wooster camp officers to be installed in January. The garbled text also notes a recent sale of a property to Danes Of West gm and other unclear items surrounding local fraternal groups.
A. J. Fredrick of Wooster E. O. Ricketts of Columbus and Leon Mansel of Cleveland visited Doylestown to close the purchase of a new mine near Hometown by the Standland Mineral company. The Standard will pay $2,000 for the mine plus a 16 cent per ton royalty and drilling expenses. The owners will take possession after January 1. The Standland Mineral company will leave drilling gear and continue prospecting for black diamonds. Meanwhile local option supporters report over 600 signers to the petition for an election, to be presented to council after the holidays.
F L Ewing of Mansfield and Frank W Cory of Bucyrus, both well known to mail and railroad workers, perished from smoke in a Chicago hotel blaze. The report notes their untimely deaths and widespread regret. The piece also includes a Forest City advertisement praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe and effective for obstinate coughs.
The Oratorio chorus presents a grand concert with Mendelssohn Judge Me O God and Gounod O Day of Penitence. Briar Rose and Fair O Sweet and Holy feature, with soloists Mrs. MacDonald Miss Haskell and Sigourney. Piano and organ will accompany in Memorial chapel for a festive program suitable for citizens and students.
The Central Union Telephone Company v City of Wooster has a continuance set for Thursday December 11 in probate court before Judge Adair. The hearing was previously paused after a motion by the city’s attorneys to dismiss for insufficiency of evidence. A ruling on that motion is expected the same day.
The climate and weather bureau report for November in Ohio shows wheat starting well with strong growth. The earliest sowing is too large in some fields and there is some concern over its condition, while later sowing is mostly in excellent condition.
Homer Hill of West Pol Lis Ten suffered a severe chest cold that settled in his lungs and was diagnosed as consumption by several physicians. He began using Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption and reports significant relief and a guaranteed remedy for coughs colds and bronchial issues. Trial offered at Lanbach Boyd s drugstore.
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