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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1903
Page
3
A testimonial advocates Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets as a cure for stomach and related organ diseases caused by stomach illness. Win Connolly of Walnut Street Lormay Chi recounts years of distress, failed medical help, and improved health after using the remedies.
Wooster residents watched the Arnold & Company and St. Louis Turf Co cooperative with several locals investing heavily. The plan promised a five percent weekly dividend or 260 percent annually, attracting a number of Wooster apple growers and other Woosterites. Some residents did not invest but sent funds to be placed on the side for the Arnold racing schemes.
An eighty year old frame building at the rear of the Johnston grocery lot on East Liberty Street was torn down. Once a wagonmaker shop run by John Kratz, the structure had been in bad shape for years. Johnston plans to use the site for a residence, possibly one or two seven or eight room houses.
February notes report the widow Miller planning a spring move and Mr. Gilson taking the Snyder house. Judge Eason has a new telephone at his country residence. Joseph Taylor visits near Akron and fd Wert builds a house and barn. Spring planting and vegetable boxes suggested. California eggs cost 45c a dozen during holidays. The Ohio States Journal notes London laborers seeking work at 10c daily. Weather remains mild and not cold.
Feb 14 updates list Mrs Bruce and Davidson visiting Harriet McCoy, plans for moving to Applecreek, Dolin Bruce to occupy McCaughy farm, Mary Reddick to teach summer term at No 8 Literary, Joliff ill with grip, W A Berry to occupy Hun farm. Fred Heim bought two colts. TJ troubled by indigestion but reports relief from Electric Bitters for husband and wife. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve advertised as cure for piles and skin issues. Foley's Honey and Tar praised for cough and croup relief with patient Mrs Cordier recalling three daughters’ croup.
Martin B. Sterling swore out a warrant for Prof W E Wenner, Fredericksburg superintendent, after a Monday beating of 17 year old Clara Kolb in the school building. Kolb showed a badly bruised arm. Wenner says the punishment was for an unruly pupil and used a peach switch.
The Housekeepers club will meet with Mrs W P White on Thursday morning March. The program includes roll call on discussion topics led by various members, plus an original story and a discussion on whether the Glacs works will benefit Wooster. Also includes medical ad copy and patent remedy pitches.
A compact recap of historical notes: February's calendar anomaly appears every few decades, with a noted pattern of weekday occurrences. Medina county social chatter includes a Medina girl’s marriage remark, a Wadsworth Banner comment on marriageable women, Ottawa County Herald gossip about a bashful young man and a rain‑soaked night, and a penitentiary release note about a Putnam County man linked to a Spanish war veteran’s health decline.
A public school teacher assigns a quirked essay on newspapers. A bright student mocks editors, describes papers as reading sheets, notes editors never die, and jokes that their paper is poor yet serves as pantry shelf content. The piece lampoons editors and the newspaper economy with humor.
Probate court in Richmond Smith, executor of John C. Larwill, seeks to transfer land held as bank trustee. He asserts a 1829 purchase for the Loudonville Banking Co and requests a hearing, appointment of a trustee, and conveyance of real estate. Attorneys A A Douglass and L C Mengert represent the petition. hearing set for February 14 at 10 am in Mansfield Shield.
A Lincoln anniversary program at the City Opera House featured Capt A S McClure Judge Frank Taggart and Rev W P Schott. Veterans of Given Post Grand Army of the Republic organized the event with orchestral pieces, vocal solos, whistling from Miss Cora Hoelzel, and addresses praising Lincoln as statesman and emancipator. The audience responded with enthusiastic applause, and the occasion closed with a choral farewell.
Taylor, a prominent merchant of Chriesman, Texas, says a weak stomach left him unable to eat and weight to fall away. After trying Kodol, he notes a first bottle helped and four bottles fully restored his strength, weight, and health.
A persuasive railroad ad invites travelers to visit the Pacific Coast with record low fares starting February 15. Agents K. AO. railroad or address Mr. Carrel D.A. in Cleveland handle bookings. Limited time offer aimed at promoting discounted travel. The notice emphasizes affordability and early action for potential passengers.
Time card details list eastbound and westbound schedules with daily and Sunday only trains. Services include No. 8 at 1:15 a.m., No. 282 at 7:10 a.m., No. 32 at 7:58 a.m., No. 34 on Sundays at 7:88 a.m., No. 6 at 1:41 a.m., No. 42 at 2:45 p.m., No. 44 on Sundays at 2:45 p.m., No. 22 at 4:30 p.m., No. 20 at 9:38 p.m., and westbound No. 405 at 9:30 a.m. plus other daily or Sunday only trains and flag stop at Mansfield and Toledo points.
A bill of exceptions totaling 48 typewritten pages has been filed in common pigs court in the Eighth Regiment band suit aging at Col COV Hard, Congressman Dick and others, seeking to carry the case to a higher court in Akron Times-Democrat.
Ashland Times reports the Ashland Wooster railroad transfer likely places it with a major carrier beyond Erie. Mr French’s cash offer of 50 000 plus 221 000 financing aims to equip and integrate the line into a Pittsburgh to dusk trunk route. Mr Camp believes the Gould interests may own the through line, with expansion toward Wooster as a probable outcome.
Board of trade members who sought the second payment for Wooster Glass works were informed Thursday that funds are not arriving as quickly as hoped. The financiers insist immediate payment is essential to settle debts to the Pococks and to wind up the matter promptly.
Barberton baseball figure Mr E C Wright signed with Manager Armour of the Cleveland team for the coming season. He will visit Wooster this week for preliminary practice with university players before sailing to New Orleans in March with the league club.
The notice promotes Uncle Tom’s Cabin at the Opera House early in March with William Owen starring and Sheridan’s School for Scandal revived. It also announces John W Vogel Big Minstrels at City Opera House February 21 with a full program of scenic effects. Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets are advertised for energy and appetite.
The pills claim to cure biliousness jaundice constipation and inactive liver without gripe or weakening the system They arouse secretives move the bowels gently and restore tone to the stomach liver and bowels removing the cause of the trouble A tonic effect is promised with continued use and no return of symptoms reported
Company D defeated Company K 57 to 14 in a rough, crowded basketball game. The home team surged in the second half, limited visitors after a strong first half, and showcased improving teamwork as Geneva and Mt Union next challenge the squad.
Bitten by a mad dog while returning from work in Canton Louis Wepler, a well known resident and brother of Chas Wepler, has been treated unsuccessfully by several doctors and was sent to a Chicago specialist for further care.
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