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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1902
Page
6
Flames damaged the Chicago Union Station for up to 15000 dollars and a candy factory lost about 30000 dollars in a supposed arson incident. An Iuka murder and a Kingman shooting raised public safety concerns while wrestlers Jenkins and Parr prepared for a $1000 side bet bout within 60 days.
In the Independence mine on Battle Mountain a 400 foot underground fracas occurred between thieves and company men with trusted staff. Five to seven shots were fired as the thieves gained the upper hand, forcing officials to retreat toward the main shaft while the thieves escaped. Lee Glockner of the company force was shot twice but not seriously injured.
Montgomery January 11 reports say eight Henry county negroes arrested for bringing a list of exam questions and answers to a teacher examination room. The alleged source is a preacher Brocken paid five dollars, papers from Oscala Troy teacher for fifteen dollars. Also New York: Kruger letter read to Holland society at Waldorf Astoria. New Orleans: man named Manners denies being Edward Kern. initials reversed on a toilet set. Chicago: boxer Kid Abel defeats Clarence Richie in one minute. Kalamazoo factory fire destroys Michigan Buggy building. 300 workers affected. loss around 200000 dollars. cause unknown.
The article describes catarrh as an mucous membrane disease caused by cold and irritants, worsened by scrofulous blood taints. It claims Hood's Sarsaparilla thoroughly renovates the blood and often cures catarrh, labeling it the only common sense treatment.
The Rose Cecelia Shay Grand English Opera Company, once slated to perform Feb 13, has closed its season. The DOM pay crowd was too large for a single night. John and Maud Allison and their company present The Wrong Mr. Wright in Toledo all week. The canes will be presented in Wooster on 27.
In Oakville on January 16 the revival continues with strong interest. Last night 16 souls gathered at the altar, bringing the total to 84. All local businesses closed for the day, and services tonight will start with home prayer meetings at the residences of 20 residents. The town notes a rare religious awakening after many years.
Mail from Barton E Rhoads reports he was injured on an irrigation farm engine in Los Angeles. A piece broke as he began starting it, breaking his collar bone and left shoulder blade, with his left shoulder dislocated. He was recovering well when the letter was written.
A group of landowners and investors south of the city plan a deeper test for oil or gas on the bus land following a Thursday meeting. Key figures include E. D. McIntyre L. P. Chuger Judge J. D. McClarran and H. Bodenkirk. the test will be directed thoroughly by Mr. Oden Rivk with local partners.
Wooster banks held annual sessions as Wooster National elected directors M Welker David Thomas J R Zimmerman A D Metz F H Hawley E P Willamen L P Obliger with L P Obliger as president and David Thomas as vice president L R Kramer as assistant cashier and Chas E Way as second assistant cashier Wayne County National chose directors H C Frick J S R Overholt Mrs Jacob Frick John Marley CS Frost W D Fyler with C S Frost as president J S R Overholt as vice president John M Cleey as cashier and H A Mingard W H Zaugg as tellers
A Wooster committee announces three events to raise funds for the University building fund. On Monday evening next a lecture by Dr. W O Thompson of Ohio State University will discuss Benefita of a Christian Exfucation. A second speaker is to be announced later, and a Madlay concert by Wooster’s best talent is planned for February 11. Tickets cost 1 and 1 50, sold by students starting tomorrow.
Valley College hosts a Friday evening gathering on January 24 with a debate on the resolution Prohibition Should be the Leading Question of 1904. Aff firmed by McConnel and Schantz, negated by Lehr and Gresser, featuring Valley College Orchestra and vocal music. public invited.
Lewis Nixon born April 7 in Leesburg Loudoun County Virginia, as son of a Scots Irish family that settled in New Jersey before moving to Virginia. His grandfather and father were farmers and local civic leaders. Nixon later entered the United States Naval Academy as a cadet at age 18 amid Virginia social and political history.
King Edward VII's speech is treated as routine as Irish and South African issues dominate opening of Parliament. Campbell Bannerman urges liberal reforms in Ireland and South Africa. Chamberlain defends Cape Colony actions amid martial law controversy. Lords debates martial law, Boer autonomy questions, and possible Dutch overtures. Meanwhile a Seattle safe robbery ends with three masked men blowing the safe, but no money taken as books burn.
The University defeated Company D 57 to 13 at the Armory on Wednesday night. The soldiers showed better passing but weak shooting, while the University team played in good form with several players scoring. The two teams plan to meet weekly for practice and future winter games, promising continued rivalry.
State exom10 conforme Touepo Lucas County provides that F J Chesny declares the firm F J Cizsexy & County remains valid under the state, sworn December 31, 1886 with presence of witnesses, asserting their ability to practice and the oath of office.
Ben was kicked in the jaw by a horse in the rear at a Thursday event. Graes er's jaw bone broke. wound initially thought minor but worsened on examination. The injury was dressed Thursday afternoon and he is reportedly doing as well as possible.
Burglars entered Hartzler and Pearlstein store last night through a back window. The safe was blown open but yielded little or nothing to the robbers. Witnesses recall four men seen leaving the rear door after the explosion.
Dr Boyd of Orr Ville was discharged after a Wednesday hearing before Justice Bolua. The arrest stemmed from taking a buggy from Carey Haverstock's premises in Chester township. The defendant asserted he acted under a contract with the seller, claiming a right to the vehicle.
The Wooster University School of Music faculty presented a varied student recital Thursday evening. Performers included George Foss Schwartz on violin and viola, Mary Travelli Glenna on piano, Edna B. Riggs on piano, and soprano Fran A. Glenn, with Mrs. George Foss assisting. The program showcased Mendelssohn, Dvorak, Schumann, MacDowell, Rachmaninoff, Chopin, Schubert, Godowsky, and Nevin pieces, highlighting vocal and instrumental numbers and closing with Miss Glenn and Miss Riggs as leading soloists. The last number featured a pianoforte concerto in G minor, with Elson’s March 6 lecture to follow as the season finale.
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