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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1903
Page
7
A nostalgic ad text touts Scott's Emulsion for rickets with phrases like loose joints bow legs and soft bones. It promises nourishment and rapid improvement for weak children and invites readers to request a free sample from Scott and Bowne chemists at Pearl Street New York.
Net earnings for December declined by about 000 due to traffic congestion. For the twelve months the earnings exhibit shows a gross increase of 11,388,000 with east lines directly operated up 6,085,000 and independent lines also higher. Entire system annual increase exceeds 18,000,000 with total gross over 21,000,000. Previous totals were 198,626,000 in 1901, 175,286,600 in 1900, and 152,220,000 in 1899.
Friday afternoon February 6 Wooster high school seniors presented a program featuring quartet performances I Hear the Soft Note of the Echoing Voice by Florence Kipfer 2 Martin Smith Paul Stauffer Grant recitation Burdock's Music Box by Minetta Schlafly a School Music scene included a trial from The Merchant of Venice with Duke Paul Stauffer Antonio Walter Shives Shylock Joe Harvey Bassanio Norman Plumer Gratiano John McQuigg Salerio Louis Cramter Portia Barbara Yoder Nerissa Florence Tawney and others
In Hopkinsville Kentucky Thomas M Hill 30 discharged a double barrel shotgun wounding his father Burton Hill 60 in the neck and chest after an accusation of unchastity against Hills wife The elder man lives as doctors predict a poor outcome Sheriff and posse search for Hill In Washington Major Richard Sylvester reports police chiefs elect Matthew Kilfley St Louis chief as board chair George Corner Cleveland vice chair J T Janesien Milwaukee named member to replace deceased Dietsche of Cincinnati
A grave robbing trial stalls as the defense moves to dismiss citing insufficient proof. Judge Bailey bans oral evidence on Dr Alexander's college position, while the case notes a June 27 1902 recommendation by the college president without record of satisfaction. The indictment targets a demonstrator of anatomy amid broader legal and legislative mentions.
Charles W French acquires the Ashland and Wooster Railway in cash, with plans to operate via Chicago Short Line Co and extend toward Sandusky. The 25 mile line links Ashland to Custaloga, connecting Erie and Fort Wayne routes, with grading begun toward Savanna and potential ties to the Big Four and Northern Ohio.
Springfield Ohio February 7 1903 Clark Countys boast that its courts never sent a victim to the gallows or the electric chair is facing a grim test with eight murders charged in the last 13 months including John Kennedy and John Waldron. Also notes a big oil deal in Ohio, postal theft confession in Toledo, sewer remodeling plans in Toledo, grief over a husband accident in Dayton, a fatal machine shop crush, Glass workers dispute, counterfeit arrest near Canton, and temperance meetings in Findlay.
An old advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as health maintaining for a pale person and a rosy one. It claims they arouse lazy organs to aid digestion and prevent constipation. Also promoted is De Witt s Witch Hazel Salve as a sole cure for piles eczema and skin afflictions. Available at Laubach Boyd Druggist and De Witt s brand.
An audience notable for fine gowns attended Thursday evening as the University Athletic association staged a student rendition of Hamlet directed by Prof Kirkpatrick. The cast delivered credible performances with Hamlets energetic acting and strong Mrs. Ophelia and Gertrude portrayals. The production featured period costumes and an enhanced musical score from a Young orchestra, earning generous audience applause.
Local ladies riot at rumors that the Coon Hunt social equals The Hottest Coon in Dixie at the Opera House, while rail weighings and riot cartridge plans stir officials. Rat tales and London clergyman jokes circulate amid transit updates and service changes for Pennsylvania specials.
London reports allies ready to raise a blockade when a protocol on arbitration is signed. They would shift toward The Hague if Roosevelt declines to act as arbitrator, with British representations preparing for a conference at the British embassy and plans for separate creditor commissions to settle Venezuelan claims after preferential treatment is resolved. The article also covers a Chicago to Boston rail schedule improvement and a deadly roof collapse in New Castle, plus a fire in Scottsburg, Indiana.
Miss Anita of Covington Kentucky shares a testimonial about Hood's Sarsaparilla curing her scrofula and neck swelling. She notes repeated unsuccessful treatments before taking the medicine, after which her neck swelling disappeared and her skin became smooth and clear.
An advertisement asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills thoroughly eradicate scrofula and strengthen the system that had suffered from it.
Aba W W.t Spear of 86 Tibeote street Wooster Ohio testifies to the personal use of Dr A W Chase Nerve Pills and Nerve Gland Tonic from Zimmerman Co brag store. He recommends them for debility nervous sleeplessness calling them an excellent nerve tonic. Pills sold 50 cents a box by dealers or Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY with authentic signature on every pack.
D B Martin reports passenger traffic data for the Baltimore and Orne Railroad. The document lists officials including G. Carrell of Cleveland as district passenger agent and notes figures tied to May. The fragmentary OCR mentions routes and management names without full context.
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