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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1903
Page
2
An ad extols Scott's Emulsion as giving nature a breathing spell for the consumptive. It claims nourishment and strength to lungs and flesh, helping the exhausted system and potentially aiding recovery from consumption. Promoted by Scott & Browne, chemists in New York.
Excitement runs high in Dalton as the Massillon Independent reports a new Dalton Oil Gas and Mineral company formed to drill on 4000 acres near Lippo well edge of Sippo. Western drillers on site and options on adjacent land trigger lease expirations and a rush to release holdings. Reorganization of the old Dalton Oil Gas and Mineral company occurred with officers and directors elected, signaling active pursuit of oil prospects amid strong local investor interest.
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows lodge in Wooster announces a near future dedication after extensive repairs and rearrangements to the hall. Men from the organization are expected to attend, with date and exercises to be announced soon.
Old Resident Dead Notices report May H Binkley died at her son's home in Ponoka Alberta Canada after weeks of illness. She had been a resident of Main township for many years in the county. Death occurred on December 4.
Co D Soldiers defeated the University varsity 28 to 21 in a tightly contested game. Keister of Co D suffered a tongue injury late in the second half, possibly keeping him out days. The final featured rough play and slow foul calls, with Reddick scoring four for Co D and Me Connell six for the varsity.
The Wooster audience filled the hall last night to see Kellar the renowned magician. The show left spectators completely satisfied as Teo and the Loung orchestra provided lively support before the company departed by early morning train to Steubenville.
Wooster community updates include visitors James Taggart and wife from Chicago, local officers, and a new gymnasium setup for Company D. Several residents reported sleighing improving, a Great Victor show opened amid mixed attendance, and city papers noted legal business, pension examinations, and a timber club outing. Fire and accidents caused minor alarms as the town eyed the Eighth of January celebration.
A union temperance meeting is set for Sunday afternoon January 18 at the City Opera House, following a wreck in Ada where postal clerk A J Weir of Wooster escaped injury. Various local notes cover business dissolutions, church meetings, and probate court actions across Wooster and surrounding areas.
A Cassyle lowa druggist promotes Chamberlain's Stomach & Liver Tablet, claiming it helps those who have never used it. He urges readers to try the remedy when feeling dull after eating, bitter taste, bile, loss of appetite, or constipation, promising prompt relief. Sold by all druggists.
A historical note warns that many children are harmed by certain cough syrups, alleging opiates and dangerous ingredients. It accuses Jo ley's Hovey and Tar as unsafe, while Luubath and Zimmerman & Cotthak tout a claimed safe remedy for coughs, croup, and lung trouble.
A description of Kodol as a solution that supplies natural digestive juices and does the stomach’s work, relaxing nerves and resting inflamed muscles. It claims Kodol digests what you eat and enables stomach and digestive organs to transform food into rich blood for the body. Sold by Zimmerman & Co and a druggist in Boyd.
An archaic advertisement fragment from Amherst Virginia touts Cham ber Pain Balm Foley’s Honey and Tar Witch Hazel Salve and August Flower as cures. It asserts relief from lumbago dyspepsia liver complaints and lung troubles and promotes local druggists Laubach Boyd Zimmerman Co. for supplies and advice.
Wooster circles held a string of social events led by Knights Templars with a Jan 27 first, plus reports of Travelers Club talks on steam power and American Indian wards, Lutheran and other society gatherings, sleigh rides, a unarmed dance class plan, and a wedding of Mr H H Mautersbaugh to Edith Messner.
Isabel Irving presents The Crisis on January 29 with the six Dixie girls making a curtain call plus hoop skirt antics. John W Vogel Minstrels offer a February matinee with low prices for Wooster children. Five thousand dollars invested for A Devil's Lane scenery at City Opera House January 15. A Standard Article promises novelty with Lene Snyder, Alma Stirling in a Pennsylvania Dutch setting and acclaimed wooden shoe dance in a vividly costumed production.
A discussion on baby buying ethics notes that no bargain seeker would choose a baby over health. It argues that every woman desires a healthy, handsome child and that true welfare comes from ensuring the child’s health as a gift, not price.
Creston pastor Rev L Anderson has accepted a call to lead the Presbyterian church in North Balt More Ohio and will begin duties at once.
A reader praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy after saving her ill child. She bought it in Goodwin SD, gave doses every ten minutes until the child vomited, and believes the medicine kept him alive. Also notes about fever, bed rest, and other remedies and a testimonial from Rey Kemp of Angola about Foley Honey and Tar.
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