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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1902

Page

6

Lattesburg Farmers Institute Delivers Strong Program

The fifth annual Farmers Institute held at Latt isburg Town Hall on Monday Feb 12 drew crowds and praise for lectures on rural telephones barns and out buildings fruit canning butter making and soil improvement. Speakers including J A Dobie L G Spencer and Prof A D Selby discussed drainages crop rotation weed control and smut prevention with musical interludes and an engaged audience. Officers were elected and a lively question box followed the program.

Farmers Institute Lattis‘burg Ana W. M. Smith Clara Ebert Grace Myers J. al. Dodie Gutman L. G. Spencer Nutwood William Ketter Piedsant J. al. Dobie Antyeee Selby Ohio House of Representatives J. W. Troxel W. M. Thompson Sevy L. Piper J. A. Martin A. A. Zimmerman J. W. Bridenating Henry Bilhimer Harry Jacob Funniman Prof. Bally G. al Dobie Dr. Firestone Wooster L G Spencer Farmers' Institute L. G Spencer Fanny Troxel Farmer Stebbins Betts Mowery Floyd Berry Betsy Doubie, Spencer, Selby Firestone

Wedded at Orrville to Hiram Fisher Jr and Miss Edus Fishburn

In Orrville on Wednesday evening Hiram Fisher Jr of the South Market Street bakery wed Miss Edus Fishburn of Fillersburg. Rev J M Byde of the Methodist church officiated at his home. The couple traveled to Wooster on the late train. Mrs Fisher formerly lived in the city and friends extend best wishes for joy.

Orrville Hiram Fisher, Jr South Market Street Edus Fishburn Fillersburg J. M. Byde Methodist Church Fisher Wooster Mra Fisher

Officers Installed for Modern Brotherhood of America

The Modern Brotherhood of America at the M. W. A. hall installed officers led by President J. Russell. New officers include Vice President Hy Jolliff and Secretary Mrs. S. E. Jolliff. Treasurer Dr. A. T. Ford. Chaplain Rev. N. A. Walker. and actor Frank T. Tryon. The lodge invites members and notes varying active work and enrollment. Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday evening November 25 at the W. A. ball. all members urged to attend.

M. W. A. Hall Modern Brotherhood of America J. Russe Eveeldent Hy Jolliff Stary S. E. Jolliff Eayeiden A. T. ‘Ordlain N. A. Walker Frank T. Tryon Jee Byene Benninel Geo McConnell Istelet Jolietta Fraternal Insurance J. Russell

University team defeats D by 43 to 19 in fast game

University stars Cooper and McConnell led a quick scoring night. Kester hit 5 fouls from the line, while McConnell and Gasche combined for most goals. The D team, off their usual pace, lost to Mansfield Y.M.C.A. 63 to 7, with R. Y. McCray refereeing and Umpire Weaver. Wooster loses to Hiram 32 to 9 as the Hiram lineup spread points evenly. Willson and Line top scorers for Hiram while Wooster struggled at the line.

Cooper McConnell Kester Lneup Samipany Mansfield Y.M.C.A Mansfield Boys R. Y. McCray Mansfield Wooster University Hiram W Woonster Brown Wooster Welty Whilson Lf Percdees Espy Woodbury Cooper Miller Bogg Willson Woodbury Miller Richardson Cox and Weaver

Seven men killed as 10 ton boulder hits caboose in Arkansas wreck

On February 16 a 10 ton boulder toppled from a hillside and crashed into a work train caboose two miles west of Little Maumelle Arkansas, killing seven men and injuring at least 14. The shattered caboose and buried sand caused numerous fatalities and missing persons. The crew included Conductor J R Gamble Engineer Nazor and Fireman W S Evans. Insurance concerns rose after fires in Waterbury and Patterson prompted Bradstreet to warn of possible insurer withdrawals.

Uffiie Rock Ark Choctt Oklahoma Cliff Road Little Rock Samuel Simon Booneville BL. Jones O. Foster John Williams North Little Rock Henry McGee J. R. Gamble Nazor W. 5. Evans Little Maumelle St. Vincent's Infirmary

Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station reorganized into law

The bill reorganizing the board of control of the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station, sent from the senate with an amendment changing the annual meeting date from April to March, was passed by the house Tuesday into amended form. The bill is now a law.

Board of Control of the Ohio ‘Agricultural Periment Station House Senate

Missing West Virginia Boy Skips Town Over Cold Weather

Max Massen, 13, from a family that moved West Virginia recently, took $87 from his mother's drawer in a sewing machine Thursday morning and left for parts unknown. Authorities believe he fled home due to homesickness for his native soil and dissatisfaction with the cold weather and circumstances.

Max Massen West Virginia

Rev W L Neal accepts Wooster Loudonville church call

At a church meeting the congregation extended and Rev W L Neal accepted a call to serve between Wooster and Loudonville through April. He has gained popularity in Wooster during revival, with about forty added to the church and three baptisms reported Thursday night.

Church of Christ W. L. Neal Loudonville Neal Wooster Itas

Japan Wins Admission to Great Nations County

Yokohama reports mixed joy over the Britain accord granting Japan admission to the circle of great powers. The press warns that the agreement brings heavy responsibilities and that peace will not last without continued effort.

Yokohama Great Britain Japan County of Great Nations

Indictments returned over Park Avenue explosion case

New York on February 14 reports grand jury indictments against Park Avenue explosion contractors and city officials over explosive storage dereliction. Iran Shaler faces first degree manslaughter and illegal dynamite storage charges. a Vatican style note condemns secular policy cited in Bordeaux and Valence church letters.

New York Park Avenue Iran Shaler Shaler

Beware Mercury In Catarrh Ointments Warns Consumers

An old public health notice cautions against catarrh ointments containing mercury as they damage the senses and system. It endorses Hall’s Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free and effective when prescribed by physicians. Also claims kidney disease causes many deaths and promotes Laubach Boyd and Zimmermann Co. remedies.

Toledo Ohio F J Cheney & Ua Raves Laubach & Boyd and Zimmermann& Co Iths

Fottrds Honey and Tar cures croup says Mrs Cordier

Worse than an alarm of fire at night is the brassy cough of croup, pounding like a death knell. Fotrr's Honey and Tar allegedly gives instant relief and quickly cures the worst forms of croup, according to a letter from Mrs P L Cordier of Mannington, Kentucky.

P. L. Cordier Mannington

Obituary notes from a Wooster Marietta area page

Obituary notes list several local deaths with ages and brief family details. Reamer Evarta Reed aged 2 months 10 days, son of Mr and Mrs Clayton E Reed of Marietta, formerly Wooster, died Feb 14. Harvey Elmer Arnold 37, died Feb 8 near Lind Washington after a week’s illness. survived by wife, two sons, two daughters. born near Applecreek, lived there until 1898 then moved to Washington. Mrs Beary McFilton Big Prairie died after two months illness. survived by husband, two sons, one daughter. L Corker 61 died Feb 12 at Big Prairie. blacksmith, Christian man. survived by two children. Mr and Mrs Henry Hoffman near lost two children, Anna died Dec 26 aged 16 years 8 months 26 days, John died Jan 20 aged 9 years 11 months 19 days. Miss Artie Rider 22 Burton City died at home of parents. funeral held Wednesday.

Reamer Evarta Reed Clayton E. Reed Marietta Wooster Harvey Elmer Arnold Lind Waah Applecreek Washington Beary McFilton Big Prairie L. Corker Henry Hoffman Foy Wmonth Anna John Artie Rider Burton City

Convention of League of Ohio Republicans Club Held in Springfield

Springfield Ohio February 18 The Republican Club met at Grand Opera house with about 26 clubs sending delegates President D C Morrow gave an address Officers elected Scott Benham Cincinnati first vice president Robert Nevina Jr Dayton second vice president Walter C Hudsom Toledo third vice president Dr E B Colley Cincinnati secretary Hisov SpeManaz Marietta treasurer Woe Selfer Mount Vernon Delegates at large to national convention D Q Morrow Hillsboro George C Dunham Toledo Thomas B Kyle Troy Fred H Tibbitts Columbus D D Woodmansee Cincinnati Arthur J Riggs Springfield Alternates D C Outcast Cincinnati E K E Cole London Fred W Herbst Columbus O B Brown Dayton George E Love Fred L Taft Cleveland Next meeting at Columbus Debt Dispute Death New Straitsville O February 13 A dispute over 1 dollar led Joseph West merchant to shoot John Hedges coal operator twice once head once heart West jailed brother of Eli M West noted Columbus politician

Republican Club Springfield League of Ohio Republics Clube Grand Opera House D. C Morrow Scott Benham Cinciinnati Robert Nevina, Jr Dayton Walter C. Hudsom Toledo Voe EB. D. Colley Cincinnnati Joseph Russell Urleans Hisov SpeManaz Marietta Selfer Mount Vernon D. Q. Morrow Hillsboro George C. Dunham Thomas B. Kyle Troy Fred H. Tibbitts Columbus D. D. Woodmans New Straitsvile Joseph West John Hedges West New Lexington Eli M West

Deserters Hanged in the Philippines and U S Murder Case

The war department records reveal two privates Edmond A. Dubose and Lewis Russell of Troop HB Ninth Cavalry (colored) were hanged in the islands after desertion from Camila Albay around March 1 1901. They had stolen U S carbines revolvers belts and ammunition then joined Filipinos. In New Jersey John Young, one of four burglars in the Riverside farmer Washington Hunter murder case, was sentenced to be hanged March 18. Charles Brown was executed December 3 Otto Kellar testifies for the state. Charles Miller remains at HMarty.

Washington Philippine Mall War Department Ninth Cavalry Edmond A. Dubose Lewis Russell Islands Camila Albay Province United States Mount Holly John Young Washington Hunter Riverside Hunter Charles Brown Otto Kellar Charles Miller Hmarty

German Admiral Baudissin Visits New York City Officials

Rear Admiral Count Von Baudissin of the German imperial yacht Hohepsol lern visits Rear Admiral Barker at the navy yard and then meets Major General Brooke and New York City officials at City Hall. He is in full uniform during the formal calls.

Gails New York Count von Baudissin Barker Navy Yard Brooke Department of the East City Hall

Vaccination Drive Urges Schoolchildren Coverage

Edgy civic notice urges local authorities to improve child vaccination amid regional disease concerns. The plea emphasizes protecting students and communities through school attendance and public health measures.

Honored Captain Alcock Elected by Finck Company Knights

Finck Company Uniformed Rank Knights of Pythias met Tuesday evening to elect officers Captain Forbes Alcock First Lieutenant Marcus M Van Nest Second Lieutenant Samuel Manson Recorder Jay J Keister Treasurer Charles W Kisling The selection of Captain Alcock as commanding officer honors Wooster drillmaster who was recently knighted and under his leadership the unit is expected to rise among Ohio Pythian commands while Alcock remains captain of Canton Wright Patriarchs Militant.

Finck Company Knights of Pythias Forbes Alcock Marcus M. van Nest Samuel Manson Jay J. Keister Charles W. Kisling Wooster Pythias

Additional Rural Delivery Routes Planned in Ashtabula

Port L Keppler, a postal department special agent from Ashtabula, says two more rural delivery routes will be established though exact sections depend on his forthcoming report after surveying urged by petitioners. Meanwhile, applicants may file with Postmaster Flattery.

Port L. Keppler Ashtabula Postal Department Keppler Flattery

Varioloid Case at North Grant Street Home

The varioloid case of Barton Rhoades Jr. at his father's North Grant street home was improved Saturday. The council and Board of Health met to prevent spread. Exposed contacts quarantined for 14 days and all exposed vaccinated at once. Six school children recommended for immediate vaccination. Some residents unable to bear costs urged to seek help at the Health Office. Four houses quarantined as a result of exposures. The measures aim to stamp out the outbreak in Wooster.

Barton Rhoades Jr North Grant Street Te Council Boid of Health Rhoades Sheldon Pherae Wooster

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