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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1900
Page
2
The column blends reports on the South Africa war, Pettigrew's bribery claim, and Dewey's tactics with political chatter about Buller, Lady Smith, and Aguinaldo. It also notes spring weather, egg prices, Kimberly provisions, Judge Taft’s Philippine appointment, and rumors about Hanna, Oris, and Emperor events, all in a brisk, period-voice roundup.
The third annual Farmers Institute convened in Latta bur a five day session at the Town Hall. Attendees praised lectures music and home speakers while officers were elected. State speakers discussed soil fertility crop rotation wheat production and farm life benefits with varied recitations and music throughout the sessions.
A snippet lists names for Wooster Ohio postal letters dated February 12 1900 including Harvey L Baker Esq John Colnn H S Foley Oscar Myer V A Smith H B Smith and ladies Elia Amstitz May Clark Mins Lottie Williamson T L Platter P M. The rest of text discusses a disease mischaracterized as local and later proven universal.
Report from Rowsburg notes Mrs Elsie Slater newly married daughter of Hopeknings hosted an excellent supper at the Town and Road. Frank Seibert and another rider fell from a wild horse but escaped injury. Jasper N Pinkerman preached at the Methodist pulpit in Rev Castle s absence while the pastor was critically ill.
In Canaan Mind area on February 1 a gathering at the home of T Barrah followed by a large sociable at Mrs. Charles Orrs with friends present. Minnie Reese returned home as Rev Fulton plans farewell sermon, with four new church additions and word of Rev Fulton severing his foot portion with two churches.
Local resident Mrs Keister celebrated a birthday with a surprise party at her home last week. Friends and neighbors including Misses Joydston and Gertrude Inez Moore attended, sharing greetings, refreshments, and well wishes for the honoree and other extended family members.
The Mansfield Shield reports Dr George E Kimber, a former Wayne County resident, is implicated in the death of Dessie Smith, a three year old he took from a Mansfield home. A coffin request triggered suspicions, the body revealed head bruises and con cestion, coroner's verdict cited external causes, Kimber fled toward Pavomica then east toward Ashland where a warrant was issued for his arrest.
Local notice recalls the death of a West Kalem resident from a fall near North Main Street. Family and friends mourn as tributes pour in while neighbors share condolences and reference the late person’s role in the community and last week’s events.
Eerie elegy honors Lucy Ann Baldinger and a sister’s enduring bond across sorrow and joy. The poem names a long list of kin, lodges, and communities, weaving faith, memory, and spiritual unity as loved ones prepare a bridge between worlds. It references Marietta, Wooster, and several lodges, then pivots to a testimonial for Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy amid an unrelated health note.
The latest X ray invention is the endoscope for examining the interior of the stomach. It promises to revolutionize stomach trouble treatment by locating disease causes. Yet critics say stomach ailments were known and their cure exist, notably Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, touted as the standard medicine of the American people.
A fragment from a 1900 market list corrected by Cravaneap & Co and W. D. Tyuen. It notes prices for butter eggs lard shoulders and sides cheese beans potatoes and other goods, and lists wool wheat flour corn and seeds with per unit prices and barrel/container details.
The eldest son of the late avid and ie Eberhardt of seas perished last Saturday in an explosion at a firecracker factory. He was the grandson of An n at F dacMonigal lew and was noted for splendid health prior to the incident.
Local items report Dr Martin’s eldest son leaving for Xenib Ohio to visit his sister and promise not to return to Orting Washington. Dr Howard Searight visits his father George Searight. Charles Arnsbaugh and wife visit grandmother near town. Maccabees attend Mt Hope initiation. A traveling salesman loses $67 and jewelry but an honest guest recovers nothing missing. Mrs Regina Wiard observes birthday with relatives. Abriett of Bellaire Mich visits his son Dr Ableth. Funeral held for Mrs Clementine Shadle with sermon on Crowned Kings. Many church events and local social notes included.
Fragmentary notes detail local happenings including illnesses, accidents, and community events. Names such as Bear b Helcade, Marmeds, Stark, Willow Grove, and West Salem appear alongside mentions of schools, church services, visiting relatives, and ongoing farm affairs. No single clear incident dominates the scattered entries.
In Orrville on Saturday Geo Smalley, working under an engine on VAC tracks, was crushed when a switch he thought closed opened, and a rail dragged him onto the track. He was caught under the firebox and severely injured though no bones were broken. internal injuries were feared to be fatal. He remained alive Monday. Smalley is nephew of Capt. JB Taylor.
Mrs Raudebaugh relict of Andrew Raddebaugh died at her home near Bellville Richland county on February 5 1900 aged 74 years 6 months 28 days.She leaves one daughter Mrs Nat Soliday three grandchildren two sisters and one brother to mourn her loss.Sym McClellan aged 78 retired farmer died suddenly of apoplexy last Friday evening at his home in Xenia.He was brother of our venerable townsman John McClellan.
Promotion for Grain-O a grain based drink offered as a coffee substitute. Claims it is safe for children and adults, available in mocha or java flavor, gentle on the stomach, sold by grocers for 15 cents or 25 cents per package.
The February Country News itemizes residents preparing for examinations in Cleveland and a planned telephone line extension by Jacob Ault and others. It notes road improvement discussions by county commissioners and surveyors, and mentions moves by John Isch and a joint line by Rev Christian Stoll and Halter Bros. Also covers Will Embly’s Virginia Pennsylvanian trip return, Campbell’s Cleveland trip prize, social visits, a phonograph purchase, and Linoglo’s birthday celebration at Smithville with the No Titer attendance.
Fragmentary notes report visitors and sick or absent residents. Names include Mia Eee shresier Mrs Bert Cockrell and Mrs Marrs. Miss George Warren Feach and family. Mrs Catharine Dennis and relatives. Also mentions Pred Neutmyer and predicating probate events in Medina County with an asylum transfer.
Fireman Solon Wilson resigns after years driving the bank and dairy truck for the hire department. Fire Committee selects Charles Hikert of the Third Ward for confirmation as Wilson's successor. Hikert praised as steady and capable. Wilson will join Lo Everhard at the Feed Barn after leaving the department.
Pain in the back signals kidney trouble and urine condition reveals severity. A glass of urine left to stand shows sediment milky cloudy pale or ropy clues. Dr David Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy is advertised as curing kidneys liver bladder and blood related issues and is offered with a free bottle upon request.
A discussion of Crams Atlas Company nationwide sales efforts highlights endorsements from educators and clergy. The piece notes recruitment of agents, promised earnings, and guidance on approaching the public, urging interested women to inquire at offices in Wooster.
A garbled recruitment note seeks well educated men and women to sell a new atlas worldwide on salary or commission. Training provided. expens es covered by the company. Apply at or address care Yoder House Wadoster, Q.
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