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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1903
Page
2
An old notice touts Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil as a superior cure for a stubborn cold or bronchitis. It claims rapid relief when awakened coughing and promises soothing healing for the throat and bronchial tubes. Free sample offer from Scott & Bower chemists in New York.
The Lake Shore and Pennsylvania railroads vie for speed and prestige. The Pennsylvania reportedly launched a new train to rival the Lake Shore’s famed white mail, promising heavy steam output to outrun its rival from Chicago to New York. Local notes include various town incidents, injuries, and community events in Creston and nearby areas, with health, property, and entertainment mentions interwoven.
Feb 12 item list reports Dr W F Derr buying land in Franklin township for 50 dollars, Mrs Meahl relocating to Cleveland, Dr John J Kinney returning from Chicago, Irvin Mackey at Findlay for Ohio Auxiliary Knights and Ladies of Security, Mrs Hubbell recovering from Cleveland operation, Newell fined for fighting, lamp post removal for a public well drill, Wooster Commandery Knights Templar convocation with honors, Kimpton Daugherty charged with assault, Eugene Masgoni injured on a handcar, options for shoes at 2.50, Convict’s Daughter company in Akron, Massillon glass workers visit Wooster, pension examiners hear cases, Ash Wednesday and Lent dates, Frank Greenawald buys Derr farm, Derr’s Snare farm sale details, discussion of old salary law and mail contracts, and local medical ads for Catarrh Cure and German Syrup.
The Wooster community awaits a decision on Andrew Carnegie's offer to fund a free public library building. Trustees and city leaders including James Mullins push for a $12,500 building with about $700 yearly upkeep funded by local levies and a suitable central site. Council actions and site choices are pending, with public announcement expected soon.
A Chicago Short Line dispute sparks talk that the Erie Railroad seeks French interests. Sources claim Myron T Herrick of Cleveland released the tip, with Vanderbilt and Vanderbilts’ allies questioned. Details remain scarce as officials decline to comment and rumors spread about Ashland and Wooster purchases and P&LE counsel ties.
Wayne County records list multiple deeds in Franklin, Chippewa, Milton, Wooster, Clinton, and other townships. Transactions include parcels in Rittman and Wooster valued up to 8,500 dollars, with names such as Waggaman, Humazel, Campbesil, Rosenthal, Wyre, Major, Strow, South, and Kerr among parties and executors involved.
The central hotel in Millershire, once closed for extensive repairs, is set to reopen under William Yoder as pro prator. The building has been completely overhauled with modern steam heat, electric lights, telephone communication to the office in every room, and furnished throughout.
The Camden Messenger endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a top seasonal cure for coughs colds and croup prevention. Based on family use the readers are urged to keep it at home especially with small children to guard against croup. The ad notes shoppers can find it from druggists and mentions related household products.
Mrs Margaret Burke relict of John Burke died Wednesday morning at her home in the Fifth ward after a brief illness of pneumonia and kidney trouble. Born in County Clare Ireland about years ago she came to America with her husband in 1863. She was mother of eight children, six living Michael and William Burke of Libertyville TH Mrs Leonardoper Canton Bridget Mary and Richard Burke of Wooster. Funeral Friday from St Marys church with large attendance. Pallbearers included James Lea Dennis Landers James McKenna Patrick Hollorhan John Fitzgerald and Martin Roberts. Interment in Catholic cemetery.
Coshocton Feb 12 Charles Smith of Wooster Ohio a Central Union lineman was badly hurt after falling 25 feet from a tree He landed on his back and was rendered unconscious His father, Jr Smith a Wooster blacksmith, learned of the injury by telegraph and hoped his son would soon return home The injured man was not fully conscious but could move about and had not informed his parents to spare them worry.
Telegram from relatives states Dr Watson Finish died in Chicago late Sunday night. Formerly of Wayne county and Johnstown born, he practiced in Mt Carmel about 40 years ago and led the Manhattan Medical Institute in Chicago. He is survived by his wife and three children. He was a brother of Mrs Warner of Wayne township and Mrs Mamty of Wooster and Mrs Juneag of Boledu.
The high school music division features the Vowart and St Cecelia clubs formed by senior girls meeting weekly after term ends. They have progressed in four part harmony, while the Young Men’s Glee Club formed after Thanksgiving shows lively effort and optimism for future success.
Postmaster T L Flattery announces a limited run of souvenir certificates prepared for donors to the McKinley National Memorial fund. Each nice artwork features Mrs McKinley’s likeness, the McKinley home in Canton, and the White House with Tiffany & Co. as designers.
The Ohio Commissioner of Common Schools classifies high schools by four year first class and other grades. Wooster City Board of Education receives certificate confirming first grade high school status and may collect tuition from Boswell pupils. First class work is accepted by colleges statewide.
In a tense meeting at the office of President Caspatt, presidents and transportation managers agreed not to break freight congestion. They discussed sacrificing the Pennsylvania Special, the pride of the passenger department, and possibly removing the first train to keep freight lines open, while vowing to break the blockade by any means.
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