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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1902
Page
7
A persuasive ad-like piece contrasts cost with value in purchases. It notes cork costs eight cents a pound but saves lives, and Ivory Soap offers ten to twenty times its cost in benefits. The message urges readers to consider the savings as well as price.
The New Year's festival in Wayne township District No. 8 was praised as one of the best, thanks to teachers S G Gill and Mary Reddick, with children speeches and remarks from households. Three lifelong attendees, Perry Stringer J Cumberland and Mrs W H Jolliff, have attended every festival for 31 years. George Troutman a leading farmer of Wayne county died at his Wayne township home after a brief illness. born September 20 1816 in Berks county Pa he married Caroline Alt house and left a large family including nine children and several grandchildren. he served 20 years as an elder in the Presbyterian church and helped run the Wayne County Children's Home.
The Western Union Telegraph Company begins restoring its line through town after receiving the right of way grant from the council months ago, signaling renewed utility access and local improvements.
A testimonial notes persistent weakness and poor appetite with systemic fatigue. It credits Hood's Sarsaparilla with restoring appetite, gaining weight, and restoring strength after the patient was run down and unable to work. The statement claims the medicine improved digestion and overall health.
Miss Cordelia Shaeffer of Canton died early Wednesday from neuraglia of the heart. She was a well known Wooster nurse and had been in the city on professional business only a few weeks ago.
Rome report notes interview with M. Delcasse, French minister of foreign affairs, confirming a Franco Italian agreement on Mediterranean matters. He praises France United States and Great Britain relations and says America’s wealth and luxury goods invite closer ties. He adds a call to Europe to copy American systems.
Jan 4 dispatches from Johannesburg London and Vienna report General Botha urging continued resistance for a new war vote in Britain while General Dewet orders delaying British blockhouse work. Bruce Hamilton captures a Boer laager with 22 prisoners on the Swaziland frontier. Canada accepts five nurses for South Africa and may send scouts. Lord Roberts denies war crimes rumors and Milner begins Johannesburg Star revival. A Vienna cable notes a minor Galicia mob incident ends as a common affray with Jewish fatalities.
Buffalo stock brokers Ryan and Pratt suspended business with a firm representative calling the move temporary and reassuring customers no harm. In New York a fisherman hauled in and killed a full grown female fur seal off Fort Hamilton, reportedly the first such catch in these waters. In Columbus, Nebraska the Blue Valley bank at Bellwood was robbed of $2000 when the vault was blown open with dynamite and the robbers escaped. In Philadelphia Bobby Thompson and Billy Devine drew in six fast rounds at the Central Athletic Club. Trettor N-S Fond-State-veces sor David Baird of Camden, a U.S. Senate hopeful, denied aiming to back any candidate and claimed a Camden vote majority, while Governor Voorhees and party leaders discuss Sewell’s successor with all candidates staying in until the legislature opens January 14.
Portland observers believe the four master French bark Europe, loaded with wheat, is the vessel that collided with the steamer Walla Walla. Europe sailed from Portland December 11 bound for Queenstown, with prolonged rough seas delaying her voyage.
Lexington officials telegraphed San Francisco authorities vouching for Ah Ang Woo a Chinese tea merchant held possibly subject to deportation under the Geary exclusion act Woo returned a month ago and has been held as coming under the laundrymen close telegrams exchanged suggest Woo will be allowed to return to the city
Tribute to Schley delivered in Kokomo Indiana on January 4 at Grace Church as he preaches a farewell sermon to a vast audience. The event marks the end of his tenure and reflects on his ministry and impact within the community.
Survivors recount a harrowing voyage after the steamship Walla Walla collided with an unknown iron vessel near Cape Mendocino. At least 20 to 40 died or were missing, boats drifted all day, and only some were rescued by the Dispatch and Ranger as efforts to reach Eureka continued.
The Calvin Circle hosted a well attended musicale at the Presbyterian church on Friday evening. Performers delivered strong readings with Miss Idene McCarthy featured in several vocal numbers and Miss Alice Firestone leading the Childhood Songs section. Accompanist Miss Mas McCoy supported the program with piano pieces and duets.
An old health ad describes kidney function and how overwork harms the body. It links excess uric acid to pains and rheumatic symptoms, notes heart stress from kidney issues, and promotes Swamp-Root as a leading kidney remedy deserving early self-treatment.
The new Second ward building opened to a good crowd on a Wednesday morning, with Dr. H D Stave reading scripture and Rev. J Hore offering a prayer. An all female quartet performed and remarks by J O Schultz highlighted the event. Teachers assigned include Mand Shamp as principal and Anna Kostenbacher as assistant principal, with six grades to be taught. The structure is described as among the best and most substantial ever erected, reflecting credit on the board and contractors.
Penrose Reed, son of Dr R Harvey Reed of Rock Springs Wyoming, has secured a two year congressional page appointment starting January 6. His role will put him in contact with nation’s leading figures and distinguished guests from other lands.
Officers of Given Post and the Woman's Relief Corps were installed Thursday night with ceremonies. A large attendance filled the halls, followed by a banquet of cold turkey, ham, scalloped oysters, bread, pickles, and ice cream as well as warm good wishes for the coming year.
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