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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1902
Page
6
RW Stiffed describes catarrh symptoms and the relief found after taking Hood's Sarsaparilla. The testimonial claims five bottles cured him and that the disease has not returned, noting improved hearing taste and smell. Everns Forsis, Lebanon, Kan, endorses the remedy for mucous membrane relief.
In Dublin Feb 7 East Down parliamentary race went to independent Woods 3576 votes over Wallace 3429. Woods advocates wholesale compulsory land purchase to dispossess landlords, backed by T W Russell who left a cabinet post to fight the land issue. Environmental tensions rise as Irish Orange stronghold district shifts.
Ad miral and Mrs Schley visited Knoxville on February 7 with a reception held in their honor. The event featured a clubhouse decorated in the tricolor and a floral arrangement with a miniature Brooklyn punch bowl embedded in a bouquet. The pair then headed to Washington.
In Galveston on February 7 a repair attempt on a feed pipe in a fuel oil storage tank at the Santa Fe railroad yards left one man dead and two others critically ill. Owen Byrnes, 44, died, while brother Pet Bernee was in critical condition and John Dey’s recovery was doubtful. The men were reportedly overcome by fumes during the operation.
Burglars raided Meyers Wall postoffice stealing money and stamps and cutting open mail. Spokane Falls and North ern station safe blown by dynamite with several express packages taken. Full value of stolen goods unknown. Sun sues Balfour in London for slander over remarks about Dutch overtures. Sun claims interview factually misrepresented.
In Columbus, February 7, the senate debated a joint resolution to submit a constitutional amendment ending double stock liability for Ohio corporations, prompting corporate relocations to New Jersey, Delaware, or West Virginia. Bills passed or introduced covered insurance deposits, parole laws, oil well suits, sewer connections, stock issuance, and various county and city needs. A separate article from Chicago reports Joseph Krumell fatally shot his sweetheart Mary Alexa and then wounded himself after becoming despondent over unemployment.
In Greeley Colorado on February 7 Jaller Williams mortally wounds Peter Kane an insane prisoner while thwarting an escape attempt by two other prisoners Thomas Huff and David Fair Williams shoots Huff as he tries to dash out Huff uses Kane as shield to block the shot Kane dies and Huff is captured
Dr Kin Ror Lie Pils Mienas touts tonic claims for digestion biliousness constipation headaches and stomache relief. The ad portrays tireless workers who ignore eight hour law limits while promoting a miracle cure.
The Wooster Chapter Brotherhood of Andrew and Philip held its first annual banquet Friday evening at 101 South Market Street hosted by Will France. About 25 members and some guests attended. the menu was elaborate and enjoyed. Several short addresses were delivered and a musical program featured piano and violin solos, a Holy City selection, and vocal numbers performed by Miss Katheryn Baab, Mrs Fletcher, and Mr Young with Mr Russell accompanying.
Washington Feb 7 reports on the Philippine commission's salutation laws trigger angry exchanges in the Senate. Senators Hoar and Foraker clash over treason wording and potential penalties while Tillman defends Filipinos amid warnings of insurgent suppression. The exchange recalls Thomas Corwin and hints at broader imperial tensions. Separately, Pittsburg notes a boiler explosion on the towboat John W Ailes near Braddock leaves four missing presumed dead with a $60 reward offered for each recovery.
In Alliance Friday, Company D beat Company K 82 to 30 after a tight first half that ended 21 to 12. Wooster rallied late, with Kester scoring two late goals as fouls by Alliance gave Wooster opportunities. final line up included Limb Gasche Garrat Shaffe Canter Kester Trapes Cowgill for Wooster and Reddick Myers Jarig Zuber Albright for Alliance.
Miss Lulu Conrad eight, daughter of Mrs Charles F Conrad of East Liberty street, was injured during a sleigh ride with German Lutheran church youths when the sleigh overturned. Her left eye swelled, glasses broken, and she found sight improved after discarding them, hoping no further need for glasses.
A bright young girl travelling solo on Pennsylvania Train No 6 from Chicago to Cleveland was found without an attendant after passing Wooster. A mysterious woman allegedly accompanied her then deserted the child at Alliance police headquarters. A sleeve card listed destination Wotorwood Avenue Cleveland and father Charles Haffey. Cleveland and Alliance authorities coordinated efforts to reunite the girl with her father as investigators pursue the woman who allegedly enticed the child from her mother. Police monitor implicated Cleveland individuals under close surveillance.
Burlington locomotive fireman C W Bellamy writes of enduring pain and fatigue from a harsh shift. He credits Electric Bitters with restoring strength and appetite, claiming renewed health after use. Advert suggests the product cures weakness and supports vitality. Laubach & Bord guarantee satisfaction.
Wayne County Circuit Court sits in Wooster on Tuesday February 11 with Judges Douglass Voorhees and Donahue. Docket includes Ohio Salt Co. vs Mithias Richey, Isabel S. Murdock vs John Derthick, Jacob Clippinger vs Filena Faber, Samuel Berger admis. vs William Best, Wooster National Bank vs State National Bank, Fraternal Mystic Circle vs Board of County Commissioners, James Mullins vs State National Bank, Alfred J. Thomas vs McClure Smyser, Alfred J. Thomas vs Cyrus Smith, Goldie Totten Russell vs Claud Totten on appeal, Daniel Beals vs D. C. Boyd on appeal, Dan R. Hanna vs West Lebanon Coal Co on appeal, Charles Cowhick vs Alice Cowhick on appeal, Anderson Adair exr vs John Hall on appeal, James Donavan vs State of Ohio, L. D. Cornell vs J. H. Geeseman, John F. Reinhardt vs Elizabeth Franks on appeal, Alfred J. Thomas vs State of Ohio on error. In week two a Richland County case Mansfield Savannah Wellington Railroad vs Mansfield Telephone Co on conte. continues construction of its line against restraint.
A Wooster posting highlights upcoming performances at the City Opera House. The Hickman Brothers vaudeville company stars in Down and Up with music and color, praised by papers as bright and clean. Other shows include Peck's Bad Boy, Puddin head Wilson, and The Hon John Grigsby, all drawing crowds and touring to New York after Wooster engagements.
M S Mead of Attleboro Massachusetts reports relief from dyspepsia belching and sour stomach after using Kodol Dypepsia Cure. He states he can eat mince pie cheese candy and nuts again and that digestion seems improved without dieting. The endorsement urges digestion of food and avoiding overload.
The likeness of W. B. Caldwell MM. D. appears on every bottle of the genuine Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. Accept no other. Take it for constipation and as a regulator of the stomach and bowels. Price a dollar. For sale by all druggists.
In Chester on February 3 Policeman Mark Allen was shot and killed by Albert West after a quarrel with a colored woman. West fled but was later captured hiding in a Darby stable as a 2000 strong crowd tried to lynch him. A druggist promises refunds after selling Chamberlain’s Tablets amid misspelled ads.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions RSG and a phrase Have Always with unclear surrounding context. No clear event, date, or names to confirm additional details.
A Pleasant Surprisemarked the eighty four birthday of Mrs Elizabeth Brown of North Buckeye street on a Wednesday. About twenty five neighbors and friends gathered at noon, staging a sumptuous mid day dinner. Aunty Brown enjoyed the event, reminiscing with songs and memories of childhood while greeting old friends.
Cumberland Maryland February 8 a farmhouse fire killed four children Pearl Owen Effie and Joseph Robertson ages 10 8 and 4 and driven from a second story window in night garments. Parents unable to reach them and aid arrived too late. The father suspects incendiary origin despite a well covered hearth.
Before spring and summer traffic, Penns plans 60 locomotives from Baldwin works plus existing builds. All passenger equipment is in rapid overhaul and 100 new coaches are being built at Wilmington car works.
An advertisement claims Scott's Emulsion nourishes nerves and strengthens them for neuralgia and nervous weakness. It contrasts internal nourishment with external liniments and invites readers to request a trial sample from Scott & Pearstreet New York.
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