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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1902
Page
5
The Supreme Court denied Minnesota's request for an injunction in The State of Minnesota v Northern Securities Company, ruling the court lacked jurisdiction. The decision marks an initial setback for Minnesota in the high profile case filed to challenge corporate trust control.
Creston notes reveal M R Gensemer buying the McGlewen property for four new business blocks, F M Sulliger acquiring the Creston Journal, revival meetings led by Rev Hyde boosting church interest, school entertainment drawing a large Hay's Hall crowd, and family relocations including Charles Franke Jr moving to Mill street. Also mentioned are Leila Hall visiting Akron, revival services at Jackson Presbyterian, and Wooster university fundraising success described as a Phoenix-like revival. Nell E Mac.
Maysville notes a Canton visitor and local illness woes while calling attention to a school hall entertainment, a Democratic primary assessor contest, and a sleigh mishap. It records grave illness, a funeral at Calmoutier, a 80 year old mother with dementia, and financial ruin shadowing a local farm. Also mentions quilting trends, a railroad job change, and a cough remedy advertisement.
Special to Tax Republican from Washington reports Tillman and McLaurin were reinstated to the senate rolls today after earlier removals.
The Pleasant Party Methodist meetings and Ladies missionary groups held sessions at homes of Mrs. Campbell and Mrs. Garver, with officers elected for the coming year. A social gathering occurred for Congress youths at David Martin’s and R. B. Hengues’s homes. Seven joined the M E church last Sunday. Local officials update street lighting while residents visit and prepare for school term closings and student entertainments at Briar Hill and No. 1 schoolhouses.
In Burbank on February 25 Mr and Mrs John Funalman of Wadsworth hosted relatives. Several locals and visitors from Plymouth West Salem Chippewa Lake Akron and Galion are listed as guests or travelers with ailing health noted. Mrs Barnard travels to Cleveland for an operation and pneumonia cases include Silas White John Bowman and others.
Pleasant Home Feb 24 notes three weeks of school. Visits among neighbors, teaching plans for summer, and a teachers' institute set for March 7. Protracted meetings postponed. Socials and oyster gatherings described, along with illness updates and community events. Also includes a numbered ad copy about August Flower and Green's Pills.
In Auburn New York five men were killed and two workers fatally injured when an express collided with a work train on the Auburn branch near Aurelius. All victims were railroad workers.
Feb 24 1902 Smithville items note a playful Matthias Day forecast about thawing, local injuries, social events, church visits, and town movement. Reports cover residents with scalds and rheumatism, a Methodist gathering at Enos Hause, lighting and music by Gunner boys, and a possible Lutheran pastor stay. Also mentions Washington Literary event, school observations, and a K of P report dispute. medical testimonial for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy attached.
A fragmentary quote recalls a brisk response to an alarm at night likened to a death knell. The wording hints at a swift, decisive action involving Po and Tar with quick curing outcomes, though the passage is garbled and unclear.
The First National Bank of Belmont closed its doors today with National Bank Examiner Delray of Washington named as receiver. The event marks the latest failure in a wave affecting regional banks and the local economy, prompting examinations and potential payouts to insured depositors.
The Probate Court before Judge Robert L. Adair reports on will probates, estate administration actions, sales of estate assets, guardian accounts, and commitments. Key items include S. P. Long named executor with $2,000 bond, sale of Harry R. Griffin stock for 4100, and various hearings set for March 15 and April 4 on real estate and guardian matters.
Local shop announces new arrival of fashion fabrics with the latest black dress goods now on show. Shoppers are invited to view patterns and samples, with a focus on versatile fabrics suitable for autumn wardrobes.
Sled loads carried villagers to Jacob Steele’s near Orrville for a gathering last Tuesday evening with refreshments supplied by local ladies. Mrs. John Bishop and daughter visited Mrs. M R Cherry. Will First transported to Smithville for a Friday society gathering. Jesse Kolffer and wife visit his sister Mrs Medtaker in Bryan. Rural mail delivery is planned from Wooster through No 7 soon. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Shank.
The square inch will host more fun on March 3 as Peck's Bad Boy appears, a mischievous figure that every school boy will recognize. Drop in for a good laugh and a lively show at the City Opera House.
February 25 reports a U B church protracted meeting with eight conversions and a good outlook. others suffer illness, travel, new births, and clergy changes. Rev C D Castle filled the U B pulpit. Rev Anderson preached at Presbyterian. Rev Gay baptized five, adding to church membership. revival continues at Jackson led by Rev Gay and Dr Furbay.
The Congress township teachers institute will meet at Pleasant home on Friday evening March 7 1962 with fifteen speakers and items including The Compensation of the Teachers and The Teacher on the Playground. Music and declamation by listed participants. Miss Flo Stanley to provide music. Open to teachers and board members for discussion. committee members named.
An editorial voice warns that cheap remedies fail for severe throat and lung troubles and recommends Boschee’s German Syrup as the proven, worldwide remedy. It argues for warmer climates if possible, or continued use of Boschee’s to relieve and combat disease in the tissues and destroy germs.
Day evening drew large crowds and a rich program with music drama and dialogue praised. The Presbyterian ladies hosted a sumptuous dinner for Mr Geo Nathes sale on Thursday. Mrs John Walmer and children visited Wayne township kin. Mrs Walmer’s sister Mrs Whensetler ill with grip and pleurisy. There was a quarterly Oak Chapel M E church meeting with Presiding Elder A D Knapp present Sat evening and communion Sunday. Plain Township Sunday school convention at Evangelical Jefferson praise. Rev Weatherwax led prayers. Orig inality in the Teacher highlighted. district well represented. Robert Major planned to move to Mrs Eyman’s property after his sale Friday.
William M Warren of Cleveland died Sunday at his sister Mrs Leora Warren Woodward’s home from pneumonia after four days illness. He was years old, born in Warrenville Ohio. He lived in West Liberty Iowa before returning to Cleveland to care for his wife’s mother. He is survived by his wife two children four sisters and Dr R N Warren of this city. Dr and Mrs Warren will attend the funeral in Cleveland Wednesday.
Quarantine was raised Tuesday for two families linked to Barton Rhoades Jr of Grant Street who is recovering from an illness described as vartoloid. No other cases yet. if no new infections arise, all four quarantined families may be released Thursday. Rhoades family remains quarantined until the son recovers. Also ad copy promotes men and ladies shoes and Dean's Ointment with claims of quick, permanent results.
Fragmented OCR shows Cleveland to Columbus and Alliance routes with trains numbered 627 and others. References to Hudson, Orrville, Crestline, Pittsburgh division, and multiple am and pm departures indicate a miscellaneous timetable page with station names and service notes.
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