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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1903
Page
2
An old advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as a superior remedy for restoring lost flesh. It touts pennies vs pounds in health gains and claims faster strength recovery, offering a free sample from Scott & Bowne, chemists.
A quirky proclamation argues quality over quantity and urges listening before speaking. It notes claims a sincere but wrong view may persist to undermine, praises women, warns against zigzag moves, and jokes that litigants may fund lawyers via contested wills.
Officials of the board of trade inspected the Gilasy works in Wooster at Mr Pocock’s invitation. They found the Pococks exceeding promises, with 207 workers now employed exceeds the 200 figure in the articles. The current payroll could reach 200000 yearly versus the 180000 promised, and larger force is expected when offices are completed. payment on the second subscription is near.
Mrs Catharine Norton relict of Benjamin Norton died Wednesday morning at her daughter's home in Wooster aged 84 years 4 months 15 days Her end followed a fall that broke a hip Born September 6 1818 she is survived by children Mrs David Thomas of Wooster Mrs G Lo Smyner of Wichita Kansas Joseph Norton of Albert Norton of Newville and siblings Capt Emrich of Wooster Mrs Lydia Haze of Lansing Mid He adds funeral arrangements from the Thomas residence 130 pm Friday and interment at Wooster Cemetery later at Reedsburg Councilman In Aylsworth reports a barn fire near Austin destroyed the barn and most contents with tenant John Morrin losing farming implements hay and feed Insurance partly covered by East Union Mutual line and Mr Aylsworth Joss was partly insured
The Pennsylvania double track through here will not enter service for two days after the announced date. Carpenters lack a finished west bound platform. S Shinneman says Fort Wayne notified that track should be connected and in service next Thursday. The water plug used by west bound trains on the east bound track has been removed. Upper Samdnasky Union.
In an interview last Friday Cul C Vo Alard of the Cleveland and Southern Electric Railway says masonry on the Alubbard creek bridge is completed and men are on the last bridge to finish the line north of Crestott. Grading is done to the north town line, poles set, and track lays ahead. expect cars to Crestott in about thirty days with ironwork on two bridges and small work remaining.
An informal health advertisement urges readers to use Dewitt 6 Little Early Risers claiming they cure constipation headache torpid liver jaundice malaria and other liver troubles. The testimonials mention San Antonio Texas and local retailers Zimmer pueanz Co and Laubach Bord.
The Central Union Telephone company known as the Bell system secures 18 East Liberty street as its new headquarters occupying the building once home to Crispy Wafer and formerly Antonio Zarlengo’s fruit store. An energy central exchange will be upstairs and batteries at the central office with 10 phones to start and full operation expected by April 1.
Gilbert Mans of Canton allegedly assaulted Tom Roberts at the Pennsylvania depot, cutting a severe scalp wound. Roberts was treated at the station by Dr John Hanter. Offiers Griest and Brown arrested Maas Zeigler Fed Sailor and Maas, who pled guilty to fighting and were fined one dollar plus costs. Zeiglers also fined. Barrett was jailed for intoxication and faced one dollar and costs. Floyd Williams of Akron was taken on a warrant and released after county officials mediated Thursday evening.
Timothy Manley Jr died Friday at 0 a m at his parents home on Callow Hill Street aged 25 years 11 months and 10 days. Funeral at 4:30 p m Monday from St Marys Catholic Church. He trained as a printer in the Demerat office but worked in street railway service in Cleveland and Canton. A dutiful son of studious habit he hoped to make a mark but faced his illness with patience and resignation.
Notes of Plays and Players announce Beterriars first performance of The Convicts Daughter to a great reception last season. Vogel Minstrels change date for Saturday Feb 2 with a matinee and reduced price for both shows.
The Civil Service Commission announces a Red Nan examination for clerks and carriers on the postal service post. It offers opportunity for enterprising individuals to join the federal service, with past exams producing many eligibles. Open to all U.S. citizens. applications to local board secretary Frank Vo McClure accepted after February 10.
The Wooster Sand and Stone company directorate held a meeting on Tres day night and elected officers: President WooJe Mullins, vice president John McSweeney, secretary Ao Metz, treasurer P Obiper.
A Jamaica West Indies reader, James Prendergast, declares Cham Verlain s cough remedy prevented a dangerous pneumonia for his daughter after a severe chest cold. He recommends the product, noting his seven years of use with no ill effects and says it is sold by all druggists.
Oddfellows plan hall rededication on Feb 26 with notable members present. Proctor Seas and Edward Seas buy into Columbus Hardware. Prof Daniel Roth forms an orchestra for dances and events. Edward Weaver and Chloe Etter wed in Kentucky after bride under 16 blocks Ohio wedding. Creston and Orrville stories detail jobs, travels, court notices, and local transactions.
An advertisement extols German Syrup as Dr A Huscheo’s prescription, a famed German physician, claiming it cures coughs colds and long-standing ailments by removing the cause and leaving the body strong. It asserts long-standing success since 1808 invasion of the United States and wide sale in towns and villages.
Folly claims Foley's Honey and Tar cures pneumonia and the la grippe with quick relief. Substitutes Laubach and Boyd and Zimmerman and Co advertise similarly and promise rapid cough relief and healing.
A patient describes years of nervous headache pain and relief after taking a tonic labeled as Moe kistorative Nervine. After one dose the writer notes improvement and continues use, claiming no head pains, appetite restoration, and better well being. Address for Dr. Mues Me at Co. Elkhart, Indiana.
The Century club met Tuesday evening at Rev G C Smiths home on Nold avenue. Dr R K Warren read a paper titled A Plea for the Scab defending unions while urging betterment of conditions and safety for workers in competition with union men not connected to the unions. An interesting discussion followed with varied views from members.
A second floor stock room fire at Zimmerman & Co. was spotted at 7 20 Friday morning by warehouseman Edward Russell. Clerk James Kahl and painter Edward Casper helped suppress the blaze with grenades and water until firefighters arrived. Chemical extinguishers were used, water damage surpassed fire loss, and origin remains not a mystery. A firm estimate awaits inventory before tallying stock damage.
At the annual meeting the Star Telephone company re elected the old board and officers. A dividend of sixty percent annuity was declared. The firm shows a flourishing condition with 776 phones in Ashland, 224 in Loudonville, 166 in Seville, 150 in Lodi, 115 in Creston and 90 in West Salem.
A Wooster resident testifies through a testimonial ad that after suffering back pain and kidney issues he found relief using Duan's Kidney Pills. He credits the product with restoring his health and notes continued absence of trouble for six months. Sold by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY. price 50 cents. US sale agents listed.
Professional card lists attorney names and addresses in Wooster Ohio. It notes services in estates patents probate municipal and corporation law and general practice with offices in McClellan Block and near Harding Co hardware and Warrants Grocery.
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