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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1902
Page
5
A long advertisement touts a mysterious "Elixir of Life" from Dr James W Kidd of Fort Wayne Indiana. It claims miraculous cures for rheumatism neuralgia heart kidney skin and many other ailments with free sending of name and address. It asserts universal effectiveness and immediate health improvements, offering the remedy by return mail to sufferers.
Edward Bixler of Canaan township, a well known resident, married again after his wife had been ill for months. The second wife, a former acquaintance, died about seven weeks after their marriage, leaving Bixler a widower once more.
Interest in church exercises after revival meetings by Carnell and Paylish prompts a new series of services beginning Sunday night January 12. The official board decided at prayer meeting to continue as long as interest lasts, with Rev Werds leading. A large prayer service Wednesday drew over 200 attendees, including more than 20 men.
A former Prep writes to Treasurer Jesse McClellan from Seattle Wash sending a five dollar postal order toward the building fund. The letter notes the writer’s 93-55 Prep status and expresses desire to contribute further as a series of entertainments is planned with prominent city figures in a new, novelty event.
Akron Daily Democrat reports W. J. Bryan's Wooster visit drew vast crowds with intense show of support. J K Simmons praised Bryan as the most captivating speaker, noting long public addresses and repeated calls for more. Simmons joined Bryan and L P Obliger from Orrville to Wooster for the Jackson Day banquet. Bryan remained undecided about the 1904 nomination despite popularity and urging to back the Republican ticket.
A garbled historical page contains a letter from a Jackson to a newspaper editor, discussing population worries and opinions on substitutes for coffee. The text references tests at home, praise for a certain product, and a family's stance on the issue, illustrating domestic concerns and public discourse of the era.
Obituary style note confirms Robert C Brown of Sparta Illinois born 1859, long service in the 48th district, a blacksmith who studied law at night and rose to prominence. He is to be appointed clerk of the U S Court for the Southern District of Illinois. He is active in Knights of Pythias Elks and Modern Woodmen. He letters Feb 2 1901 praising Pepsin Syrup Co remedy and Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin.
An insistence that Krause's Headache Capsule will make the user head clear after one dose, sold by Proctor & Gamble outlet. The ad copy urges taking one capsule before bed to be “all right in an hour,” reflecting early 20th century marketing phrasing.
New Haven hosted a Jackson Day banquet with over 100 guests where William J. Bryan spoke on civilization and government moral obligation. Philadelphia read letters from Cleveland and Hill. Indiana Democrats organized for 1902, while Chicago, Cleveland, and others held dinners stressing anti monopoly lines and low tariffs. A Cleveland event featured portraits, a Three Cent Fare toast, and a large gathering of Democratic leaders.
County Angie for Perkinpaugh office receives a modern steel counter running the room’s length to improve privacy and reduce errors. A new oak door replaces the removed stone steps, altering access to the Auditor’s office via south or north court doors.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention an oral remedy for throat and tun diseases and reference to sale by Tattbae & rae. The text is unclear but indicates a patent or medical preparation offered for sale.
President C W French of the Chicago Short Line and C D Crouch renew disputes over a stock certificate tied to the Mansfield Short Line. French seeks a restraining order claiming Crouch converted the $3000 security for personal use as a note debt. Crouch counters he offered the certificate to French’s lawyers and notes financial losses from their railway schemes.
Representative Wells introduced a bill Tuesday to reduce the experimental station board from six to five and to appoint all members by the governor with the governor and director barred from membership. The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes the bill appears aimed at Mr Thorne and is unfriendly to the recommender, whose message is said to be aligned with Ziorna.
The Lodi Steel Box Manufacturing Company organized at Lodi Ohio to produce steel lock-boxes for banks and savings institutions. Started a year ago, it now employs over 40 workers and makes about 100 banks daily. Capital stock subscribed is 325000. Officers elected: Alfred B. Taylor president treasurer James B. Taylor vice president F Lovejoy secretary and general manager.
Rev L Holden writes from Wooster Jan 7 1902 about a donor offering $100,000 to the University on two conditions: Wooster and Wayne county raise $40,000 quickly and alumni and friends raise $100,000 by July 1 1902. He urges alumni to contribute, notes local efforts already securing over $20,000, and says trustees will meet Jan 8 to plan nationwide fundraising.
One of the committees overseeing rusing funds for the new university met Wednesday night and decided to stage a series of entertainments in the coming weeks to benefit the university. Announcements of the events will be issued in the next few days.
The Committee of Fifteen met at City Hall Tuesday evening to raise funds for the University. They decided to hire two capable men to canvass the county, organize it thoroughly, and assist district leaders in securing funds.
Workmen uncover human bones and two skulls while digging the sand bank of Miss Alice Luse in Brookfield. The bones crumble in air. skull sections remain, with three large molar teeth intact. Remains judged to be that of an Indian person.
It was feared the university building fire would end athletics for a time. Preparations are underway to field a stronger team this spring. Several top players from last year will return, with new material already promising. The squad eyes state championship honors and plans to challenge the previously strong college team.
The Pennsylvanian system tightens ties with the Baltimore and Ohio with Altoona serving as the central hub. Altoona’s drafting, blueprint, and shop forces handle planning and production for both lines, aligning B&O with Pennsy standards under Cassatt. Engines and cars for the combined system are built in one shop using Pennsy methods, signaling a gradual consolidation of identity toward the Pennsylvania.
John Markley of near Orrville has been adjudged insane and an application filed for admission to Massillon hospital. His case differs as he is anxious to go to the institution.
Construction on the electric road is moving smoothly south of Medina. The plan aims for operation up to ry 5-8 mer to capture Chippewa Lake trade, with routing from Chippewa Lake to Wooster.
A suit for 25000 dollars alleges a conspiracy by Standard Oil company and Brilliant Light Oil of Cincinnati against Lexington manager James Doyle to ruin his business. Accusations include threats, deception, and coercion of delivery drivers to resign. Separate items note forgery charges against J Perrins Evans in Washington and Bores surrender rumors denied by War Office.
Readers offered a free sample bottle of Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root kidney liver and bladder remedy with a booklet to help diagnose kidney or bladder trouble The ad notes hospital and private use success and directs readers to mention the paper when writing to Kilmer and Co Binghamton NY and to seek regular 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes from local sellers
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