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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1899
Page
2
A 19th century perspective praising Salvation Army Christmas aid in great cities, noting strong practical Christian work with commendable deeds and minor criticisms, and reflecting on charity efforts amid winter conditions and public sentiment. The piece also touches on local social updates, community notices, and holiday observances.
A Wooster man, Rubeck of Fort Was, was injured on Christmas Day while serving as brakeman aboard a boat. He suffered severe wrist injury and other wounds but thanks God for recovery and support from friends. Also mentioned is Groton resident Wart who battled a bad cold, coughing and possible consumption, with family prayers and faith cited for strength.
The Century Club held a meeting at the home of Dr J A Gann. Prof JW Seelye read a paper in dialect titled Uncle Sam removes his hilored Clausses. The discussion compared Pop and Trusts and nationalizing railroads. Next gathering set for Tuesday Jan 9 with Rev J Campbell reading.
Mr R P Olivia of Barcelona Spain ends winters at Alken SC complains of back head pains. He uses Piccirie Pies, America's Blood and Nerve Remedy, claims pain left him. The medicine purports to cure liver kidney trouble purify blood tone stomach nerves and invigorate body. Bottles 50 cents guaranteed. Sold by Laubach & Boyd Drugs All Settled dena beef settled CGa D will inaugurate Gov George Kales The Company will leave Jan 1th and return Jan 5th
A fragment recounts a Christmas day wedding event with neighbors and relatives attending. It mentions a company, a distant family unit, a mother figure, and a poem styled voice, with unsure names and ages noted as part of the memory. The tone hints at a reflective, nostalgic newspaper snippet.
A temporary wedding took place at Christmas noon with Otto J Barleyoung and his spouse. Rev F P H Fin redding performed the ceremony at No 844. A dinner followed to celebrate the match.
An 1890s style advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as cures for sick and nervous headaches. It claims to purify blood, strengthen nerves, and restore health, with a 25 cent price and a money back guarantee if not cured.
Mrs Elizabeth Palmer known as Squire Palmer died suddenly Wednesday in Lattasburg after reportedly preparing for a bath Tuesday and collapsing with apoplexy in the evening. Funeral set for Friday.
Shake Into Your Shoes is advertised as a foot powder that cures pain from bunions, ingrown nails, and tired feet. It promises instant relief for sore feet and calls Allen's Foot-Ease the greatest comfort for weary, hot, and calloused feet. Sold by druggists with stamps for mail orders.
A 1940s style note reports a Republican update on Congress with new grinding machinery at a plant north of town. It mentions a large Sunday school attendance, funeral in Cleveland for Aunt Joan Wilkinson, and local visits by residents including Lee Sigler and family, Paoli Sheppard from Garden Isle, and gifts from Doctor Mansbridge of Coffeeville Arkansas.
Christmas visitors fill the town as families reunite for holidays. Local residents, including Willie and Chiroe Wright of Cleveland, arrive to spend Christmas with grandparents, while Miss Blue Stat of Cleveland and Mr. Fretsnyde host relatives. Several families from Akron, Medina, and Toledo are also noted as visiting or returning home. The article mentions school vacation, a death of Henry Pink, and various local social updates amid holiday gatherings.
Visitors attended an afternoon meeting at the university hall where Rev J W Bushford, Rev D D Parlinton, and other leaders discussed altering the state university’s status. The goal was to create a single graduate university connected with the state college system rather than competition with private endowment funded colleges. The speakers argued the state should not support an institution in direct competition with private colleges.
Fragmented letter from a Wooster resident discusses public opinion on a local figure, referencing investigations and perceived proof. The piece touches on personal hardship, medical concerns, and alleged concealment of facts, with language reflecting a period newspaper voice.
OCR fragmentary notes mention January details, local names, places, a duck, fruit, and a street note. Vague references to people and organizations appear, but the passage is largely unreadable and lacks a coherent event or outcome.
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