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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1903

Page

6

Ayer's Cherry Pectoral Claim Debunked Cough Remedy Entry

The ad asserts the tonic will cure coughs and colds while not claiming cures for rheumatism or dyspepsia. It notes a long history of promoting this use, but the text is fragmented and includes stray garbled words and phrases.

Ayer Aldeassen David. Kennedy James Lettuce Cana Johane N.Y Albany N Y David Kennedy W EL Morse Westfield New &O

Local option petition discussed by city council

The council, led by M M Van Nest, debated signatures on the local option petition late Thursday. City Clerk Minier recorded all requests to strike names and refused to remove any signatures, with a special committee expected to review the matter before the next council meeting.

Messrs I N Kinney Marion Vanover J.R Zimmerman M M van Nest City Conncil Minier Milier Arccuug Counel

Pension bills aid widows and Alaska delegate approved

Washington reports the house passed 285 private pension bills including widows of General Franz Sigel at 190 dollars monthly, General Francis Negley at 50, and Rear Admiral Henry Picking at 40. Also approved Alaska delegate legislation establishing representation, elector qualifications, and the election machinery for a vote on the last Tuesday in September.

Washington House Franz Sigel Francis Negley Henry Picking Alaska Territory of House ‘of Representatives

Dyspepsia and Hope with Hood's Sarsaparilla

The owner suffers pain after meals with belching and headaches from dyspepsia. After trying many remedies, Hood's Sarsaparilla relieved distress and improved appetite. Published testimonial from Canajoharie New York credits restored health to the remedy.

Hood Megs J. A. Crowe Canajobarie N. Y

Train Schedules For Pennsylvania Lines Adjusted

Under the new timetable effective Sunday December trains on the Pennsylvania Lines arrive and depart at multiple stations. Westbound services include Nos 4 9 17 am Nos 41 1045 am No iota m and more with Sunday only services ending by afternoon. Eastbound trains list Nos 242 7 Wa om 24 Sunday service Nos 82 753 am and additional afternoon slots.

Pennsylvania Wooster Rao Aman Sandavoonly

Dynamite Kills Two in Pittsburg Tunnel Disaster

Special to The Republican reports a Wabash tunnel blast in Pittsburg that killed two workmen, foreman Frank Raybor and day boss Harry Florence, and injured four others. The blast occurred due to premature dynamite explosion.

Pittsburg Wabash Tunnel Frank Raybor Harry Florence

Romance by Telephone in Pittsburgh Dispatch History

A garbled early 20th century telephonic romance dispatch references Miss Yunes and Mr Yatkex in Johnstown and Pittsburgh. It notes a reporter Monascht calling up domestic details,Miss Groff answering switchboard calls and hints at ongoing duties and a forthcoming event.

Pittsburg Fred Johnstown Lalastowes Miss Yunes Yatkex Pattstriar Groff

Prisoner Released From Stark County Workhouse

A prisoner from Fast Union township was released after a health report. Petter Wan, held on a charge connected to a Pennsylvanian incident, had served part of a thirty day sentence and was bound over to probate court.

Miessitlan Fast Union Peter Wan Stark County Cordier Bliss Rete Tse Fetter Fra Massillon Gary Atine Flo Petter

Donation Party Scene At Lutheran Parish

A damaged report describes a noon event at a Lutheran parish where many congregants died suddenly. The crowd witnessed chaotic actions and a fire as the scene unfolded. A pastor and family express gratitude for the community’s support and prayers.

Charch Dia Siappris Mas the Grood Peratefial Renee Mits

Brick Industry Combine Forms Regional Output Plan

A joint venture of brick manufacturers outside the Harbison Walker group is arranged with a capital of 1 500 000 and Pittsburgh as headquarters. The plan targets an annual output of 2 250? million bricks. Plants will be located in western Pennsylvania eastern Ohio West Virginia Kentucky and Maryland.

Pittsbire Harbison Walker Fittshure Pennsylvania Ohio West Virginia Kentucky Maryland

Obituary notices from Lyattasburg and nearby homes

Obituary notices report Mrs. John C Monre aged 55 of Lyattasburg dying after a long illness described as dropsy and noting she weighed over 300 pounds and was a highly esteemed resident. Funeral from the residence Sunday afternoon. Another obituary notes a Mrs. Johnson aged 50 dying Thursday at her home near Congress with funeral Saturday.

John C Monre Lyattasburg Johnson Congress Bramwell Vyoonmoof Digad Thor ‘Das

Red obscure tale of wartime and trials in 19th century paper

An array of fragmented reports merges Boer war era notices, courthouse drama, fires, crimes, and medical ads. Names like Clan Na Gee and Charles Huber appear amid scattered items about trains, robberies, a cigar factory blaze, and early medical tonics. The jumbled page blends sensational crime with public notices and ads.

Fire kills three women at Crosby street cigar factory

Special to THE REPUBLICAN reports a blaze in an adjoining building at Crosby street near Leopold Miller cigar factory in New York city on January 23. Three women died and five were injured in the disaster as firefighters battled the flames and evacuated workers.

New York City Massachusetts Barnesville Ohio River New York Leopold Miller Crosby Street

Ashland and Wooster rail line to be extended to Lake Erie

A Wellington Wellington special to the Cleveland Leader reports plans to extend the Ashland and Wooster railroad from Wooster toward Lake Erie. The proposal includes docks at the coast and transit routes via North Amherst or Vermilion to Huron, with steam and power traction. The project hinges on securing 3100,000 in bonds secured by a first mortgage on the railroad property, with the Ashland county recorder to record the agreement with Polo Trust and Chicago based investors.

Cleveland Ashland and Wooster Wooster Lake Wooster Ashland Ashland Wooster Lake Therenter Amherst Aynme County Oterlan North Amrat Ata Ashland & Wooste

Probate Court notices and guardianship actions reported

A long list of probate court actions is summarized including admissions of guardians and administrators, orders to sell or appraise real estate, first and final accounts, and hearings set for March. Names include Ida Moo Der, Ray Finley, Andrew J Blackston, Abigail Ann Benope, Jacob Shell, Walter, and others with various estates and bonds noted. A brief testimonial extols Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for a child’s life saved, with seller attribution.

PB. Ohbligett Ida Moo der Issirhil B. Finley Ray Finley Webonis Andrew J Blackston W Benope Abigal Ann Benope Jacob Shell David Reed John W. Walter Willanimes Jacob Woosh Jr Price Rusell Walham Peter Jacob Guss Earl Marv Bere Meda Wilson Admuam Tinea Beightner Fiat Malace Rebecca Canker War Joseph Candlespers Guardian Central Union Telephone C. Yaythe Wooster Ander Gallipolis Toledo State Hospital Massillon Ephran Gehman Bo McElhenn Eatat Mary G Kisling Bond Im Hijan Ethel Miler Winkler Lawrence Wink R

Preliminary oratorical contest at City Opera House

Audience gatherings and close judging marked the annual prelim oratorical contest at the City Opera House. Winner H L Dean spoke on the American Republic, with E Ppof a sec­ond on Abraham Lincoln and others placing, as the state contest nears in Marietta on February 18.

City Opera House H L Dean American Republic Abraham Lincoln Axtell Willam Ewart Gladstome Edwin Townsend Who Miller Perry EA Ohort Sole Violeta Allen Roland DD Lucas the Roc Caldwell sGettsyburg Janes Jordan Ametutz Armrican Republic Dean Lions of the William Ewart Gladstone

Big Prairie Gossip in Prairie Jan v2

Winter days bring rustic notes from Big Prairie with neighbors sharing news of births, marriages, relocations, and local projects. Mentions Earl Fulmer, Mrs Heckman, Misa Lou Naylor, Mr Stuart Heckman, Miss Marie Aylesworth visiting Bever Street, Newkirk M E Sunday school reorganization, and local building plans by C OW Lee and Hank Eshelman for homes and a barn.

Praire Hin Geol Earl Fulmer Muse Serge Misa Lou Naylor Stuart Heckman Heckman Hank Eshelman Fostoria Big Prairie Eshelman Cotone Y

Foley's Kidney Cure touted for preventing kidney troubles

Fragmented ad style snippet promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as preventive for kidney issues. Mentions Laubach & Boyd and Zimmerman & Co and a Baltimore and Ohio Railway sale of cheap Homeseekers and Colonist rates to southern western and northwestern points with ticket agents listed.

la Grippe Rey Kemp Angola Lod Foley Laubach & Boyd and Zimmerman & Co Laubach & Boyd Sod T That Baltimore & Ohio Ora rGarrel D. P

Local Lodges Install Offcers in January 22 Meeting

Irene Judge No 64 Knights of Honor installed officers including Past dictator I J Bechtel, Geo C Spooner as dictator, John A Moore vice dictator, Geo Phuner reporter, TJ Kaufman financial reporter, Elmer Funk treasurer, and trustees Jo Bechtel, A Morr, M L Spooner. Installing officer Mi Philip Ells. Also Rathbone Sisters officers elected for Friday night. Grand Master J Mo Beaser of Columbus and Grand Secretary A Aban of Columbus signaled to attend West Wooster Odd Fellows dedication planned for late February.

Irene Knights of Honor I. J Bechtel Geo C. Spooner John A. Moore Geo Phuner TJ Kaufman Elmer Funk Andrew Heeds Jo Bechtel M L Spooner Beaser

Newly Elected Officers Installed at J O YO F Lodge

The newly elected officers of the J O YO F lodge of Fredericksburg were installed at their lodge rooms. A number of visiting brothers attended from Dalton, Orrville and Millerburg. After the installation a banquet by the Rebekah lodge ladies was served and greatly enjoyed by all present.

Frederikaburg Therm Lodge Mondasesebing Dalton, Orrville Milleraburg Rebekah Lodge

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