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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1900
Page
4
A long OCR fragment lists pension arguments, court-like claims, and widow suspicions, detailing a pension half-pension decision, dates and law references, plus Wayne County land deeds and census-like death notices. The text covers local Wooster area names, dates, and interments, with multiple deed transfers and public notices.
The board of canvassers for the election held last Saturday in the Eighth Regiment met to log results. Ed Veurothi of Bucyrus led for Colonel with 501 votes, Major A Arltchfield of Shreve had 19 for Lieutenant Colonel, Majors We Régbert of Alliance 307, Capt Fos uis Mansfield 455, Capt McAton Bucyrus 16, Capebr Lee Wadsworth 25, Capt Gerlach Wooster 182.
Fire department answered a 7 30 PM call on New Year’s Eve from box 16 at 4ver and Henry streets. Smoke and water caused most of the damage after kindling near a stove ignited in an upstairs room at the Van Houten property on Fast South street, occupied by John Koleau family. One chemical extinguisher subdued the flames and the loss was small.
Testimonial style note claims Hood's Sarsaparilla provides cure and relief based on experience. It describes the medicine as safe to take and effective for biliousness and headache, suggesting strong confidence in its benefits.
Marshal Latimer received a telegram late last night for Mrs. Applema Williams dated Alliance Nebraska stating her son George Williams was dead and asking for arrangements of the body. He could not locate Mrs. Williams. A later telegram said she lived here with a married daughter whose name was unknown. An parson knowing Mrs. Williams in ease leave sword at this office or notify Marshal Latimer.
Township Trustee John Wallin reports many calls for fuel groceries and clothing for the worthy poor. Hall urges cast-off clothing especially for children to be donated. People may leave bundles at Taggart's feed store West Liberty abreut for collection by Hall or other trustees.
The advertisement touts Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as strengthening the stomach and nerves for children with poor digestion. It claims relief from indigestion and stomach labor, noting it is tastier and alcohol free while aiding digestion and appetite. It also promotes Pierce's Asnalment for itching skin and related troubles sold by drug stores.
A garbled OCR line lists numerous personal names and partial places such as Columbus and Wooster, with unclear roles. The readable elements show individuals like Jon Baird and Jennie Ca mals Wane er, but most text is fragmented, offering no cohesive event or context.
The report outlines January weather: from January 3 to 7 expect rain and sleet with possible snow and cold winds. A blizzard era is forecast from 18 to 20 with very cold air. From 20 to 25 expect more rain, snow, strong winds and cold spell. 25 to 30 bring rain and snow with thunder and lightning, turning very cold. overall the forecast warns of a heavy winter period.
The readable portions mention adults and a package with a question about where you are. The text is garbled and lacks coherent events, names, places, or dates to establish a clear news item or outcome.
A very pleasant day was spent at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Heckman near Austin with guests bringing baskets. After a hearty dinner the children gave two rocking chairs and other gifts and music entertained the group. Attending were Jacob and Curtis Heckman West Salem Frank Heckman Springville John and Mrs Heckman Mrs Mary Forbes Steward Heckman Elizabeth Styder Harrison Truce Valentine Derr and families Melena and others. The Heckmans plan to move to Congress soon and a literary society gathering is noted at Peoples College on the 5th.
The Standard Coach Pad Co held its third annual banquet for officers and directors at the Eastern House on Friday. Fifteen plates were served a four course dinner. Attendees included John H Taylor and Jacob Palmer with remarks noting the company’s growth and strong employee relations.
At Creston Ohio on December 29 a daughter was born to Editor H Gamilton and his wife.
A damaged railway report describes a bridge failure where a locomotive caused one side to give way. Temporary shoring and a signal to slow were insufficient, and the bridge collapsed as the train crossed, sending the engine and cars into the gap. The event notes the precarious state of the bridge and the rapid failure under load.
A quiet wedding on Sunday evening December 31 1899 united Miss Pleasant J Barton daughter of Mrs Rachel E Barton and Frank M Higgs of Columbus Ohio. The ceremony occurred at the bride’s home 1034 East Liberty Street with Rev H W Lowry First Presbyterian officiating. Higgs plans to work with McAllister Mohler and Co in Columbus while Barton was office manager at Boston Piano Co. The couple will live in Columbus later this evening. friends are surprised yet glad.
Misprint corrected after a Wooster University trustees meeting. It was clarified that Dr Davis will continue as librarian and not resign. The gathering, including presidents from Oberlin Hiram Denison Ohio Wesleyan and others, discussed strengthening Christian colleges and endowment plans ahead of the Granville meeting.
In Common Pleas the State vs the Law rence for assault on Curtis Jandon resulted in a not guilty verdict. The matter on Friday morning involved Mrs Clara Gearhart versus Jacob Gearhart in a promissory note suit. A D Metz represented the plaintiff with T B Keeler for the defendant.
Reports from Ohio and other states praise Morrows Kidneoids and Kidne-plus for kidney and urinary disorders. A Massillon resident, Peter Smith, recounts relief after four to five years of pain and back ache. Yellow tablets cost fifty cents, available at drug stores, with mail order from Springfield, Ohio.
A fragmentary report describes a disastrous, costly wreck at the 4420/41 mile markers on a Sunday. Engineer Yohas and a fireman were involved as cars derailed and damaged the rail. details remain unclear amid the damaged text.
Cases for trial listed for next week in Wayne County Court of Common Pleas include No. 6999 Bank vs. Nice, No. 6976 Allen vs. Lybrs, No. 6926 Trustees vs. Edmunds, No. 7024 Russell Snow & Co v George, and multiple others such as War ner v. Ray, Clapper, and Glass. Sessions begin Tuesday January 2 and run through Friday January 3 with numerous docket items.
A new messenger service is set to operate in Wooster next Monday. Uniformed messenger boys will deliver letters and packages, collect rates and fees, and provide daily district service. Charges start at one cent for mail and ten cents an hour for doorstep delivery fees.
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