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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1902
Page
5
This ad showcases a durable fabric in embroidered Polka Dot styles including single dot and groups of three. Features include tucked and embroidered patterns, embroidered side bands for waist trim, plain wave materials, and waist patterns with embroidered fronts. Exclusive patterns are offered for the city this season.
In a Frankfort style column from Smithville dated February 10, readers hear local updates on weather, visits, and farm moves. The piece pivots to a heated defense of Captain Clark of the Oregon as “The Hero of Santiago,” arguing the true heroine of the battle was overlooked while Schley receives dubious praise. The writer denounces the Court of Inquiry and lauds Clark’s decisive 10,000 mile voyage and battle readiness.
Fredericksburg notes a snowy week with festive bells and merriment. A sleigh ride ended buried in snow for Joseph Armstrong, wife, and daughter Sadie after a drift gave way. A horse bolted, halted at B Cramer's blacksmith shop. no one was injured. Rev. Scarborough returned from Maysville, unhitched his horse, and walked home. Miss Mary Lytle visits Barbeton as others visit Sepies Dunham in grope Grove. A Presbyterian church C E social is planned at 3 W Richards' tonight.
A Wooster citizen Curtis Devinney testifies about relief from back pain headaches and fatigue after using Dean's Kidney Pills. He bought them at rear Zimmermann & Cos drug Store on West Liberty Street and reports improved energy weight gain and renewed health.
Lattasburg Musings reports a town hall program by the Canaan dramatic club with the comedy Soldier of Fortune on Saturday evening February 1. Proceeds go to benefit the Canaan band. Also notes deaths, revival services, and new I O T M officers in the community.
Jas Whitman of Rittman dies suddenly of heart failure on Sunday Feb 9. Milton township Sunday schools held a convention at the Presbyterian church. Royce Ewing and Miss Jennie Baker wed in Burbank and plan immediate housekeeping. Frank A Smith takes a job with a company operating in Mexico and moves to Wadsworth. Washington's birthday exercises set for Feb 22. William Miller marries Mrs Johnson of Johnsons Corners and they travel through the South. Local sleighing party sees The American Girl at Wadsworth. Kraft, salt works graner, injures himself in hot brine vat and rests under Dr Creveston.
Wooster University beat Buchtel College 48 to 12 in a hard fought game noted as Wooster’s best this season. Weld and McConnell led Wooster with strong performances while Buchtel’s Washer stood out for his team.
No. 8 schoolhouse Friday night program featured declamations essays dialogues mando lin music and songs by the Jolliff sisters with volunteer speeches during gaps. Master Ray Brubaker, son of James and wife, has been ill but improving. Miss Mamie Smith and Samuel Weaver visited Bru baker family. School progress noted under teachers Miss Mary Redick and Prof. S G Gil.
On February 5 neighbors celebrated the twentieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Hartzler at their home in Weilersville. Activities included games, a hearty supper, and a marriage ceremony led by L. E. Conrad. The couple received an electing set and thanks were extended to attendees. Proceeds noted from other church activities.
The funeral of John P Miller, born in 1822 in Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania, was held at the Lutheran church in Reedsburg, with interment in Reedsburg Cemetery. He lived in Ohio Kansas and Wisconsin, daughter Mrs J W Gill of Wichita Kansas survives, plus his wife and another daughter, a brother, and sister.
Chas Orr visited Barberton on Friday and Mrs Geo Whonsettler with sister visited Cleveland. Sickness in the Whonsettler and Matthews families. Ladies Missionary Society met at Mrs J F Bowers. Presbyterian ladies plan meetings at Mrs Thos Russell’s. Dancing couple visit to Reuben Wennsettler’s, then sickness in Matthews family. Evangelistic services draw crowds from Canaan to Jackson. Band entertainments set for Burbank and Lattasburg. Dr Furbay welcomed back. plans to preach next Sabbath and address the Sabbath School. A surprise gathering for Mr and Mrs Frank Sell at their new home featured abundant pies and music by the Canaan orchestra. Prof Dickason of Wooster University spoke at the Presbyterian church about a building fund.
A fragment notes a fine program given at the Conservatory of Music featuring performances by archaro ile and Baer nes elite Rote in Fi is oan all the Hand That foods Mere use. The readable text suggests a concert with notable performers and selections, though many words are garbled.
An eccentric Carlist count, Julian Segundo Conde de Ovies, exiled since 1876 from Orietto in northern Spain, endorses Peruna in a letter to The Perris Medicine Co. of Columbus Ohio. The endorsement cites his travels and knowledge of 25 nations and praises Peruna for grippe and catarrh relief.
The remains of John Allenbaugh Sr. arrived in the city at noon Sunday from Akron and were interred in Reedsburg on Monday. Mrs. Flora Brand of Columbus died last week of nervous prostration and, known locally as Miss Flora Olenhausen, widow of Square Henry Olenhausen, is survived by her husband and two children after having lived with her aunt Mrs. Catharine Schauman in Wooster.
R M Mellon of Erie Pennsylvania visited last summer and now has lost his left hand. A slight accident at the American House while packing up caused a minor injury that swelled severely. Treated for blood poisoning, the swelling subsided then returned, forcing amputation to save his life. Customers find the drastic change hard to believe.
Wooster residents report strong benefits from Dr A W Chases Nerve Pills with Miss E J Garing of 38 Hever Streetport Wooster praising improved nerves sleep and well being after use. The medicine is sold at 50 cents a box through Zimmermann Co and other local dealers, with A W Chase M D signature on every package.
Rev John B Davies of Youngstown was welcomed back at Fredericksburg Congregational Church. He delivered two sermons to large audiences on Sabbath morning and evening. The evening service was a union service with sister churches. The choir provided excellent music and the crowd filled the seating.
Market wire from Wooster lists prices for grain and livestock by grade and class. Wheat corn oats cattle hogs sheep calves and stockers are all itemized with ranges from good to prime, fair to common, including regional variations like Columbus Pittsburg and Cincinnati pricing notes.
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