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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1902
Page
2
Fragment from an old ad asserts Scott's Emulsion cures child weakness with steady treatment rather than a day. It lists Scott and Bowman chemists at 409 Pearl Street and promotes free samples.
Reports from Henderson New York December 20 describe Boer colonists planning to relocate nearly 9 000 to land in Colorado New Mexico and Texas under General Samuel Pearson formerly quartermaster general of the South African Republic with headquarters in New York. Colorado friends are coordinating land searches with General De Villiers and are impressed by the prospects in the region. Also noted are maritime and railway accidents including the steamer John C Hall wreck on Lake Ontario and a collision at Lightly Ferry Junction New Jersey that killed two firemen and injured a third, plus other incidents and political notes from around the country.
Creston area notices report a Christmas cantata at the Subd SCHO church. Other items note shoe and slipper sales at Wilers, wood demand for stoves, and farmer institutes in Creston, Lattasburg, and Shreve.
An advertisement claims deafness results from a mucous inflammation of the Eustachian tubes and oral structures. It promotes Cane Hunudowd tridulars for catarrh related deafness and offers free circulars from F J Cur ney & Co Toledo Ohio. Halt's Family Pills are recommended.
A local note warns that Foley's Honey and Tar is the best remedy for colds and coughs and can prevent serious lung outcomes. Sold by Laubach & Herd and Zimmerman & Co.
A garbled testimonial lists Governor G W Atkinson praising Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for all food classes and stomach troubles. It claims the product rebuilds tissues, purifies and strengthens the stomach, and improves overall health despite multiple transcription errors.
A renowned national figure visits and is brought to the city jail after a Friday liquor incident. Deaffy Johnson of Chester Township pleads guilty before Mayor Switch and pays a dollar fine plus costs. Police warn of nightly loitering at the Pennsylvania depot, promising arrests to curb the nuisance. Wayne Building and Loan declares a 6 percent semiannual dividend payable January 1, 1903, with W A Wilson as treasurer. The firm notes its strongest year yet and real estate assets near $200,000 on first mortgages.
A Wooster gas project plans main extensions toward Bloomington and residents along the road to Mr Thing’s bar have agreed to take gas. An engineer will survey mid January and begin laying the route, with work on large mains soon after. If all goes as hoped, Wooster will be using gas by early summer.
The West Salem Oil Co a Akron capital firm incorporated under Delaware laws with 150000 capital stock plans development near Lodi where producing wells already operate Dalton oil excitement rises after Sippo strike as speculators rush to fields Dan Hanna Beidler Co of Cleveland holds about 1200 acres near its well and others seek to test nearby lands owners organize a company to drill nearby wells
Mrs. Martin Funk aged 76 died unexpectedly shortly before 1 o clock Wednesday morning after a brief illness from a cold and bronchial affection. Born Margaret Rizer she lived most of her life in Ashland county and Wooster. Survived by husband and two daughters Mrs. C. A. Shively of Wooster and Mrs. George Corbus of Waukegan Illinois. Funeral at 2 p.m. Friday from East Liberty Street residence with private interment in Wooster Cemetery.
Chas W Katshay plans a spring new house behind his Spruce Street home to rent. The notice outlines the building for rental purposes and mentions location and timing. Also included are various testimonials and advertisements for patent medicines and remedies, illustrating typical early 20th century newspaper content.
The obituary notes the death of Mrs Jobo Kerns at her Burbank home on Thursday after a long life. Also mentioned is the birth of a child to Mr Porter of Shrave who died at 4 months and 37 days. Funeral rites were held Sunday at 10 a m, led by Rev L W Spayd, with interment in Ripley cemetery. Additionally Mrs Martin Funk died last Friday. Rev G O Smith officiated at Lutheran services. Pallbearers listed include Wm Linn Jr, W Wiler, J Bo Myers, J S R Overholt, Dr C B Mower and James Minier.
A Dec 18 gathering at Mrs. Compton's residence on College Avenue featured a paper by Mrs. Holden on Nature in English Poetry from Chaucer to modern times, plus a talk by Mrs. Douglas on Forerunners of the Golden Age. Elsie Scovet sang two selections, a Pronouncing Quiz entertained guests, prizes favored a guest, and refreshments followed. The group adjourned to meet January 25 at Mrs. Trenholm’s Wentworth home.
The Republican recounts lighthearted city tales. A Wooster mail clerk jokes about sending baby shoes to Indiana on a mail tag. Fire extinguisher reps entertain with a failed test, a cement swap joke, and Marshal Lerner wins praise for raising top hogs, a 36 gallon hogshead feat.
C G Williams of Gustavus Trum Ill county was appointed head of the Agricultural Department and superintendent of the Experiment farm without being an applicant. He accepted after urgent solicitation and is regarded as a capable younger farmer and respected writer and speaker in Ohio.
The Republican notes Muir Hale solo whistler in the Alice Chrey Concert company in Wooster and Wayne counties. Percy Deardorf wins divorce from Edith Deardorf for extreme cruelty. Edith Hale restored as maiden name. Deardorf says marriage in Kentucky existed in name only as wife pursued solo whistling. case heard briefly before Judge Badger.
The Loudonville Farmers' Institute will convene at Loudonville on January 2 and 8 with an engaging program. State speakers include J F Gordon of Jamestown and J Al Duble of Germantown. Prof Thorne of this city will deliver an address at the final session.
A. J. Snells feared stomach pains would spoil a party but a friend recommended Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Two doses reportedly cured him and let him enjoy the event. Snells, from MerHi Stim MN, notes the remedy is sold by local druggists. It’s advertised with claims about curing small colds before they become big.
A Chicago physician recommends Chamberlains Cough Remedy as safe for children of all ages and non narcotic. Mrs Mary R Melcody endorses it for obstinate coughs. Also reports from Reform School favor Foley’s Honey and Tar as effective and harmless. Kidney and bladder troubles cited with Foley products suggested as remedies.
Wooster glass workers face housing shortage as their labor resumes with four carloads of household effects at the depot and no available houses. Dodd, Wooster Glass manager, says he can rent many houses or parts of places and asks owners to contact him at 94 South Buckeye Street.
Levi B. Eberly of Smithville Ohio has been granted a patent for a Belt and Roller Press aimed at cider production. The design adds vacuum boxes under the endless carrier apron before each presser roller to reduce material buildup and improve operation. The patent office allowed two claims in the issued patent.
Annual winter tournament held on Thursday January 1 with shooting starting at 10 a m under interstate association rules. Ties to be divided. Club officers listed include President Walter Fraze Vice President John Weisgarber Secretary Walter J VYillard Assistant Secretary Earl Westcott Treasurer A N Roth.
In Louisville on December 20 officers report discovery of additional life insurance policies on R. C. Whayne who was shot near his Jacob's Park home. Policies from Hartford Life Fidelity Travelers Hind Travelers and Travelers Protective total about 50 000 more, with existing 60 000 in Equitable dividends bringing the estate toward 450 000. Two more 25 000 policies from Manhattan Insurance could raise the total to 500 000 if collected.
United States Judge Edward B. Thomas ruled against Lieutenant Commander William H H Sutherland in a $109,000 prize money claim. Sutherland and crew of the Eagle sank the Spanish steamer Santo Domingo during the Spanish American War. The government argued only $1,100 could be recovered, denying larger booty prizes.
Crisp items report an Italian youth Antonio Tacadi age 19 acquitted in Reading Pennsylvania for killing three men claiming self defense. Also noted are a Venezuelan mob seizure of a British steamer Topaz and other distant incidents.
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