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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1902

Page

3

Contributions Pour In for Wooster University Fund Drive

Capt J M Kauke receives 500 from W H Bingham Co of Cleveland in support of Wooster University rebuild drive. Donations listed include Rev F Ankly 350 and others totaling substantial funds. Rally planned in Cleveland with target 140000 to secure 70000 conditionally raised.

J. M. Kauke Cleveland F. Ankly Wooster Wayne County Homs Fund St. Mary’s Catholic Church Susan Leyenberger Jessis Thomas Fred LS. McCoy Eb.k. Gaise Iman

New Train Schedule Shifts Wooster Orrville Departures

Under a new schedule effective Sunday January 18 passenger trains on the Pennsylvania Lines depart Wooster Station toward the East at 1:25 am 7:10 am 8:15 am 7:38 am Sunday 12:08 pm 3:10 pm 3:40 pm Sunday 7:00 pm 9:29 pm and toward the West at 1:37 am 4 am 10:40 am with Wooster stops 10:55 am 6:36 pm 8:50 pm 10:26 pm For Orrville trains on the Cleveland Akron and Columbus line southbound 10:30 am 3:55 pm 9:36 pm northbound 4:55 am 10:40 am 3:33 pm Also notes on a cautioned health advisory and Foley medicine ads included.

Pennsylvania Wooster Station Vatam Wooster Geo Orrville Cleveland, Akron & Columbus Railway

Krause Headache Capsules Claim Quick Relief

An old advert describes headaches caused by poor ventilation, overindulgence, lack of exercise, mental strain, or malaria. It promotes Krause's Headache Capsules as a quick cure that leaves the head clear and cool. Phied. 25.501 by Proctor and Chail.

Krause Proctor and Chail

A Thousand Dollars Thrown Away

Plainview resident W W Baker narrates a decade of costly medical trials for his wife’s lung trouble. After doctors failed, Foley's Honey and Tar is credited with restoring her strength and health, prompting gratitude and endorsement from the family.

W. W. Baker Plainview Foley Woley jand-Zimmerman

Lost explorers feared in Venezuelan jungle report

Chicago Feb 15 reports say George Fiavette and Arthur Carrington, both explorers from Chicago and New York, are missing in the jungles of Venezuela. J C McGill aboard Cayacas claims to have learned that Fiavelle perished in the Paragua River rapids north of San Rafael while returning toward civilization. clothing and gear were found with natives near the coast.

Xzusla Chicago George Arthur Fiavette Pharies Carrington New York Venexuela J. C. McGill Cayacas S McGill Flavella Carington Filavelle Paragua River San Rafael

Battle tale from Leg Turner's saloon in Middlesboro

Reports from Middlesboro indicate uncertain battle deaths at Leg Turner's Quarter House with Charley Cecil deputy sheriff and Mike Welsh among the dead. Frank Johnegn Perry Watson and Jeff P Prader buried in Turner graveyard. Lee Turner, proprietor, plans to rebuild the saloon and fort and may keep 500 mountaineers.

Midlesboro Ity Leg Turner Charley Cecil Middlesboro Mike Welsh Turner Frank Johnegn Perry Watson Jeff P. Prader Lee Turner

Bookmake Marka is Alive in hiding near Springfield, Mass

A report from Springfield states bookmaker Lawrie Marks believed to have died by self harm in the English Channel on Nov 37 is alive and in hiding around the city. Friends have received full repayments for sums owed about three years ago, paid via an agent who declined to answer questions.

Marka Springfield Mass Lawrie Marks Merks Bis

World News Briefs From Varied Quakes to Steam Explosions

Globe of short items notes South Mills NJ nearly wiped by fire, Kiel canal expansion urged in Germany, Shamaka Transcaucasia earthquake destroys town, Santos-Dumont dirigible sinks near Monaco with rescues, Elsie M. Smith schooner foundered Cape Cod with two dead, Dr Thomas Neal Penrose US Navy retired died in Philadelphia, Darney and Smith Dayton steam heater blast injures three, weekly US business failures reach 240, Canadian failures 33, plus an anecdote about Chamberlain’s Pain Balm in Hamilton GA with local shop Laubach & yd listed.

South Mills N. J Kiel Canal Germany Shamaka Transcaucasia Santos-Dumont Monaco Elsie M. Smith Cape Cod Thomas Neal Penrose United States Navy Philadelphia Darney—& Smith Car Works Dayton United States Canada

Indication of Nervous Trouble Headache Relief Wafer Ad

A vintage advertisement claims headaches signal bodily derangement usually in stomach or nervous system. Clinic Headache Wafers cure by relieving those conditions claiming permanent relief for 100 cents at druggists. Also promotes Foley's Honey and Tar for lung healing from a tobacco-related habit.

University rebuilding fund standing update shown at noon

A noon Wednesday bulletin from state treasurer McClellan shows Wayne County needs 2649.88 to reach 40000 while outside the county lacks 19126.99 to hit 100000. A $2000 pledge arrives from Simon Yandes of Indianapolis. Donations from former student Albert Pelton and many local subscribers are listed, totaling a modest sum toward the fund.

McClellan Wayne County Simon Yandes Indianapolis Ted. J. O. Notestein Albert Pelton Muskogee Indian Territory Mn McKellop Wm. L. Long Geo. Foltz Albert Gerlach Wm. King Sam Graber Sam Eckert Geo. Wolf Martin Hattinger John Hummer Wm. Hummer Harry Crow Barton. Rhodes G. D. Beagle F. J. Reed C. D. Smith Js. Pee San Potacre Fred Foote Dick Howard M.S. Srinkerhoff E. Rhodes E. D. Pinkerton

Home From War in Luzon Aide Returns to Peaming News

John G. Newkirk of Battery C 6th Light Artillery came home Thursday after three years in Luzon Island. He notes the climate here suits him better than the Philippines where heat and long nights taxed recuperation. He warns of a Filipino liquor made from sugar cane and Beno fruit that can lead soldiers to court martial and desertion. Also mentioned are Dr. Hanna tending to Jacob Pooster after a milking mishap and Bert Swartz's knee injury from a fall ride.

Peamiig John G 6Th Light Artillery Luzon Island Newkirk U.S Ft. Mason Carl Luzon Hanna Jacob Pooster Bert Swartz

Engineer's Mistake Traps Miners in Haul to Dumping Chute

At Boston Run colliery St Nicholas eleven men were hoisted toward a dumping chute by error. Several are critically injured including William Thomas Owen Dunn Bolis with fractured ribs and Joseph Ruskus with a skull fracture. The engineer William Bevan is missing. The men faced a fatal drop as the gunboat car angled to 90 degrees before tumbling down the chute.

Pottsville Boston Run St. Nicholas William Thomas Owen Dunn Bolis Joseph Ruskus William Bevan

Herman Grocery Sold to Henry Maller

The Frank Herman Grocery was sold Thursday through trustee George Spangler to Henry Maller. Maller has extensive business experience and is described as a desarr in polne man who should make a fair success of the venture.

Akron Welcomes Dr Wilgobs Oldest Ohio Physician

Dr C F H Wilgobs aged 80 or more, once of Doylestown, has moved from Clinton to Akron to live with daughter Mrs Jeorze Zimmerman at 1 West Thornton Street. He is in good health and believes he can reach his 100th birthday and beyond, planning his remaining days in Akron.

C. F. H. Wilgobs Doylestown Ohio Clinton Akron Jeorze Zimmerman West Thornton Street Wilgohs

Rev Neal May Stay In Wooster Church Fight

Two efforts move to keep Rev. Neal in Wooster, while he currently serves as pastor at Loudonville church and has not yet given an answer. The dispute centers on his future role and potential transfer or continuation in Wooster.

W. Neal Wooster Neal Loudonvills Church

Pleasant social and church gatherings around Wayne County

Morning after events at Wayne Rebe lodge near Shreve and many neighborhood get togethers across Wooster and surrounding townships. Sled rides, dances, sleigh parties and suppers featured among yeomen, Methodist, Presbyterian and Lutheran groups with hosts including Casper Ginter, Reason Snyder and Elmer Sibley. Feb events recall John Stevens birthday and family February births. widespread social visits, missions discussions, and Valentine parties mark a busy winter diary of community life.

Clarence Nolin Wayne Rebe John Crushal Shreve Casper Ginter Reedsburg Liberty Street

Open meeting of Given Post Grand Army of the Republic

The first open meeting of Given Post G A R for the year in Grand Army hall drew a large veteran crowd. Akron department commander Major E F Taggart and local soldiers attended. Chaplain F M Hickok spoke on President McKinley, Captain J C McClelland on Abraham Lincoln, with Hon A S McClure delivering a humorous tribute to Commander Taggart.

Grand Army of the Republic Grand Army Hall E. F. Taggart Akron Weague County Volpe and Keefer F. M. Hickok William McKinley J. C. McClelland Abraham Lincoln Taggart A. S. McClure

Narrow Escape in Sleigh Collision Near Wooster

Sunday night Mr and Mrs E P McCormack rode a cutter home from a sleigh ride when two rigs met in a dug drift near Flattery nursery Wooster. The McCormack cutter tipped, Mrs McCormack was thrown clear and dragged from under the horse. She escaped unharmed.

E. P. McCormack Flattery Nursery Wooster Mr. McCormack

Three Men Killed in Pennsylvania Freight Train Collision

Special to The Reeosirocan: In a collision between two sections of a freight train near Gallitzin tunnel on the Pennsylvania Railroad three men were killed and several badly injured.

Pittsecco Pennsylvania Railroad Gallatzin Tunnel

Sanitarian at Lodi forms new Delaware company

A sanitarium at Lodi is to be formed as a new Delaware corporation with W. W. Merrill as manager. The group has purchased E. G. Loomis’s home on about 10 acres on a high gravel point. Taylor Inn near the site, built by A. B. Pastor of Lodi, cost 75000 and was donated to Oberlin College nearby. The staff includes numerous Cleveland specialists across gynecology, general surgery, neurology, pathology, rectal surgery, ophthalmology, and ENT.

Ceye & New Peer Companys Delaware W. W. Merrill Couy Ate E. G. Loomis Taylor Inn A. B. ‘Pastor Lodi Oberlin College Cleveland H. Lowman C. F. Honver Culen F. Welty H. S. Upson A C. Aldrich J. H. Lenker I. M. Ingersoll Frank Oakly

Senator McConnell's Brief Senate Moment Recalls Idaho Senator

A Washington Post note recalls Senator McConnell of Idaho delivering a speech in the Senate after a five to six week tenure, when few senators knew him. Old Senator Edmunds questioned who the stranger was and then left the chamber in disgust.

Senate McConnel Washington Post McConnell Edmunds

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J. H. Kauke W. H. Bingham Company John H. Kauke Mercantile National Bank Bingham University of Wooster Bingeaam Co Jas Robinson, Treas Alice McGuinness Wayne Township Severshau Universit Office Clevelan Johnson Hawaiian Islands Robert Herron Nyack N. Y Marshallville Sydiors of Metraeneies Presbyterian Church Mery Francia Glann Brewer Laubach & Boyd Chamberlain Foley's Laubach & Boyd and Zimmerman & Co Findlay, O Harry Bennett & Company Diamt Georgetown Newton Goldsburg Russellville Toledo Frank Brady Imperial Savings Company Brady South Africa Willliam A. Mills South Bend Ind Andrew Morrissey Notre Dame University Laubach & Yd Zimmerman and Co Rich & Blough’s John M. White M. A. Blough J. HB. Hosler W. H. Smith C.D. Reed J. K. Detwiler H. C. Stentz J. E. Conn A. H. Walter E. Brauneck J. J. Robertson Biz Frarrie Jackson Mich Elmer Quimby Ithaca Gratiot House of Correction Detroit Qulorby Dr. Wilgobs Nicholas Schultz Union Township John C. Schultz Sobusts Apple Creek The Brotherhood of American Yeomen Earl Snyder Forest Patrick Malvern Deeds John Stevens West Liberty Street Mr. Stevens John Lincoln Valsntine Elmer Sibley Easant Mise Mabel van Nest Edith Gorman Traveler’s Club J. W. Locher Bloomington A. Saybolt Allan Clark Emrich Tasmania Papua F. W. Miller Byron Island Eleanor Blocher Riley Samos New Hebrides Mateer Je. N. Warren Samuel] Ames John Ames D High Applecreek Sherman Spangler Platn United Presbyterian Wallace Tonquin Club Miller's Hall Out Canton Nathaniel Mowery R. W. Gorman Oren Wilson W. H. Floto H. E. Kramer Henry Schuck Greenawald Emma Griffin Louis McAuaney Linda Saal Bert Wilson Jesse Kramer Ladies’ Missionary Society English Lutheran Church R. Overholt Hansome Overholt Spink Street Henry Rockey J.B. Rockey I.N. Kinney Ha Sweeney Jeannetters Sweeney George E Schwartz Overton Blanche Oswald Noldavsnne H. A. Maize Madison Hill Young Druck Bolus M Hazel Tong Laura Grosjean Bechtel Alcock Walter Scbach South Buckeye Street Colis Stark Topsy Ola Spade Fat Minnie Jacobs Mable Diehl Clara Diehl Janes Conrad Ald Brauneaesner Anad K ¥Aura Iona Dilgard Letta Elms Conrad Arthur Graber Henry Dieh Curtis van Meter Ota Gravatt Will Weaver Otto Claude Pegb Emil Schuch Fink Saleh Aleort Springdale, Pe James Keil Ninth Street N Rr Washington, D. C Washington TNE 3Wiftific CO ATLANTA, @A Esmi Lavalidiuas Farese House of Mother's End Bradfield Regulator CO Atlanta, GA Deuguista Mall ELY Brothers Warren St New Yerie Iain Ton Bostetia Plathead Cascade County Colville Reservation Stevens County Central Wenatches Neeth Delta Muk River Valley Count NEW York Weekly Tribune New York Tribune Farmer Department of Agricultural Industry Tribune Farmer Tans Wooster AN Twooster Republican the New ORK Tribune New York City Raye
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