31 Jan 1900
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1900
Page
1
Court records reveal Ja o Farren files suit against Misa Skyda alleging a broken marriage contract formed in Massillon Ohio. Plaintiff claims the couple agreed to wed on January 18 but defendant failed to fulfill the agreement, causing distress and humiliation. Damages of $6000 sought.
A local poultry dealer Mr George Blandford reports lameness and back pain relieved by Doan's Kidney Pills bought after reading a medical tale. His wife Mrs Blandford also notes improved mood and energy after using the remedy, purchased from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A vivid allusion to a feud where the Count and a French editor trade insults over alleged speculation losses. Threats, cane threats, and a high stakes damages claim unfold as the dispute convulses an aristocratic circle while American readers watch the spectacle.
The commentary notes a cycle of assassination and instability in China as emperors are deposed, then shifts to Kentuckians traveling to Frankfort demanding popular will, armed and ready to confront opposing views. It also covers William Jennings Bryan's New York visit to ease Empire State tensions and mentions French attitudes toward women’s boards at the World’s Fair, questioning the impact of their absence on Chicago’s historic event.
A jumbled update notes sAguinaldo missing, Boni sues a French editor for 100000 francs, and the editor replies with 200000 francs. Cleveland may be dropped from the League circuit while Democratic presidential nomination debates drift. Holmes county candidates are slow to file. Spies bureau notes end abruptly.
A garbled OCR snippet mentions a health product claimed to strengthen the nerve and aid digestion. Referenced terms include a consumer, adults, children, and a grocer, but specifics are unclear and many words are unreadable. The piece resembles a small advertisement or trade note from a local shop.
A historical notice lists individuals and amounts due from unclaimed money held by sheriffs, turned over to the treasury in 1890 and 1891. It urges heirs or their representatives to claim owed sums, naming many names and amounts across probate cases and civil suits.
Robert Catty, a traveling representative for Cleveland Baking Company, of New York, died in a hotel at Atwater near Alliance on Friday. He was seated when he seemed to rise and fall. He was dead before help could reach him. Death is believed to be caused by heart disease.
In Wayne County a suit over possession of a near Summit county line mine was heard by Judge Eason on Saturday. The property tied to the mine belongs to Jacob Weygandt of Akron and Thomas Davis of Akron held the lease. Weygandt had sued in Summit County courts over a year ago to forfeit the lease, claiming Davis was not working the mine properly.
Delaware Ohio physician Dr J W Avery promoting an at home Enger cure for the drink habit. He claims to be as effective as Keeley or gold cures, allowing patients to stay home and continue business while receiving treatment. Reports say he has secured patients and achieved success for many cases.
A South Chicago Daily Calumet item notes a store manager touting Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy with rapid relief claims and growing sales. Laubach & Boydd Druggists on the E Square carry the product. A separate affidavit reports 17 year old Joséph Betson charged with assault with intent to kill after a brick was thrown through a North Palmer street window striking Mrs Hagerman.
Fragmented text describes a claim that deafness results from inflamed mucous conditions of the Eustachian tube and that only constitutional remedies can cure it. An ad from Cheney & Co promises one hundred dollars for cures not helped by Hall's Catarrh Cure and touts Dr Pierer's Favorite Prescription as strengthening mothers and easing childbirth, with references to opioids or narcotics removal.
A garbled blot of text notes a broken bone incident involving a worker at a freight depot. The fragment mentions injury timing a few days ago during a move and hints at surrounding locations and individuals, but specifics are unclear due to damaged source text.
A Fox Hunt is scheduled in Plain Township on Saturday February at 10 am with Lew Overholtz presiding as chief marshal. Marshals will cover south line Hugh Ports G Jo Ebright Ed Rickabaugh and W R Miller north line John Fike Dan Hiner wee line John Gross Col Ebert Iry Seana will provide refreshments. Association officers include President Dr Weaver and Secretary Wille r treasurer Bier Sichley.
Ice dealers Paniph & Keim and James Kimber have no ice due to pond leaks and hope for a late season crop. Mayor Smith and Frank Naftzger report solid stocks from Lake Talbot and ample supply for Wooster residents, while local plans for artificial ice plants falter due to soaring machinery costs.
A horse drew loose on Walnut Street as Prof Gill attempted to ride a buggy. The animal bolted, crossed a yard, surged up an embankment, and toppled the buggy. Mr Gill escaped unharmed, in a remarkably lucky outcome as the buggy overturned on its side.
Continent dispatches claim Buller’s forces retreating from Natal with thousands dead or captured at Spion Kop. London presses grim over War Office secrecy and cabinet defense session. Keen consternation grows as expected official disclosures are delayed.
Matters heard and pending before Judge McCarran include final account for Margaret A Nol administratrix of David M Martin with hearing March 2. Several estates and guardianships such as Mary Souser Handal Crawford V bert McClure and Macy Straub deemed insane with admissions to Massillon Hospital. Administrators and executors including A Hummer for Susan Hummer, WJ. Brown for WB Brown, W.W Wallace for Robert Wallace, Jacob I Gerig guardian of Christin Hosley, James Carlin for Christian Boyden, John E. Zimmerman for Samuel Mellinger, Gabriel H. Morrison of Shreve, Wm. Geisinger for Clara McConkey, John N. Beer infirmary director, John K. Schaaf for Mary Miller, Geo. F. Wellhouge for Frederick Raser, John Romich guardian of Margaret J Steele, Alexander Campbell Jr administrator of Alexander Campbell Sr, Dinah Spiegelmyre guardian bond, Michael Booth guardian of Mahala McConkey, with various bonds, appraisers and orders of sale or deeds. Hearing March 2 noted for multiple estates.
Plainfield resident Mrs Michael Culrtain suffered a months long lung illness described as consumption. A druggist recommended Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption. After six bottles she regained health and home duties. Free trial bottles available at Laubach Boyd s drug store. Only 60c per bottle, guaranteed.
B. W. Smith shipped the eleventh carload of wool to Boston, part of a season’s output from Wayne county. He reports luck in closing out before a wool market drop, noting the total production by the outfit amounted to about twenty cars or around 200000 pounds.
Partial readable text hints at a legal or civic matter involving a penance and a ceremony. Names and places are unclear. the fragmentary lines suggest official or religious proceedings with dates or actions unspecified.
Farmers in Wooster press for rural delivery expansion. Petitions circulate to establish three new routes: southwest, west and northwest, and east and northeast from Wooster. If Congress boosts rural delivery funds more routes could follow in Wayne County. Public debate centers on route coverage and fairness of service.
The Wayre County records show numerous transactions including quit-claim deeds from H Mil ler and wife to Morris Miller and Frank Miller, various in Wooster and Townships around other considerations, and multiple warranty deeds. Notable entries include parcels in Wooster, Orrville, Congress and Chester townships, with prices ranging from $40 to $3,002.40, plus executor and miscellaneous deeds and lot transfers in Greville and East Union.
John G Paton, noted missionary Apostle, spoke at Kauke Chapel before students and Westminster congregation. Dr Hills introduced the octogenarian for an inspired, practical address recounting 41 years since leaving Glasgow to spread gospel among South Sea islands and deliverances from death. The gathering contributed to wipe a $15,000 debt on his station. Paton traveled hard miles and delivered 24 talks in a week.
Mrs. McM Yoder sold the goodwill and fixtures of Hotel Yoder on Monday. Purchaser is W. Morris, long time Park Central Hotel landlord of Gallipolis. Morris to assume control next Thursday February. Morris well known in the city with many friends. Mrs. Morris sister to Mrs. Baumgarner De A A Carr and the late Col J Heo Carr. Old staff to be retained. Nim Yoder aided by son Will has run the house successfully. Yoder and Will will stay in Wooster. rooms secured at the Episcopal rectory East North street. Will Yoder has several offers but has not chosen yet.
The Seventeenth district sees General Aquila Wiley enter the congressional race with Wayne County among hopefuls. Local sentiment among Democrats has been divided but a more united action may emerge. Historical ties with Holmes County and past elections shape the contest as rival figures vie for Wayne votes. Also mentions Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a local remedy.
George D. Williams of Manchester Michigan recounts how his wife, crippled by five years of illness, was freed after using two bottles of Electric Bitters. He praises the remedy for female diseases, nervousness, sleeplessness, headaches, and fainting, claiming it restores health and work ability. Guaranteed satisfaction, sold by Laubach Boyd.
A Methodist preacher from Clay City Indiana dated January 12 1897 writes praising Pepsin Syrup Co Monticello Illinois for alleviating his headaches caused by sedentary life and sluggish liver and bowels. He states the remedy stops his headaches and thanks the company. Proctor and Hall druggists are noted.
Fragmentary text notes a Costaiane event or item, with unclear dates or participants. No clear individuals or organizations are identifiable. Further readable details are insufficient to determine a complete item or outcome.
Mrs Malinda Hinkle died at her Chicago home on Wednesday morning January 24. She had lived in Shreve over 36 years and was blind for many years. The funeral was held Friday at 2 p.m. from J A H Keister’s residence in Shreve conducted by Rev Crites. An advertisement cites Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a universal preventive and cure for coughs and croup, with testimonials from M W Fisher of Liberty West Virginia praising its effectiveness. the remedy is sold by Laubach Boyd Drugists on the Square.
Squire L. B. Bolus shows a purportedly enormous egg from a small black hen, 84 by 74 inches, inviting bets on its authenticity. The item promotion claims the contents cure influenza coughs colds and related ailments and offers a guarantee from Chamba in Cough remedy makers.
A garbled OCR fragment notes a custody release event with unclear dates and names. It references an institution and a possible court or official action, but the exact details, participants, and place are unreadable. The text lacks coherent facts to identify involved persons or outcomes.
Frank Bedford of Shrdve falls from a moving train near Mei leraville and is injured but recovering at his sister Mrs. R E. Eddy home. Dr W W Firestone expects a quick recovery. Bedford recalls leaping from a boxcar and dodging between cars by crashing into deadwood, narrowly escaping fatal injuries.
President Holden at Chapel on Wednesday morning announced he had names of several students who were drinking and frequenting saloons and pool rooms. He urged immediate cessation and said students should come to him to promise reform or risk expulsion if he must intervene. By Thursday noon at least two students had met him and pledged to return to strict study.
The traveling salesman Harley H. Zeigler, long a Wooster resident, wed Miss Elia Jones of Massillon in a private ceremony at her parents home in Canton. The couple kept the date secret. a telegram confirmed the wedding and celebrations followed at their North Buckeye street home amid a large, surprised gathering and serenade.
A health advert boasts iron nerve and indomitable will come from good digestion. It claims Dr King's New Life Pills unlock brain and body power, improving stomach liver kidneys and bowels, with a price of 25 cents at Laubach and Boyds drug store.
An elderly Orrville citizen Samuel Lightfoot died at 1 am after rising for water and collapsing. Also noted is the death of Mrs. George Arnold, aged two, at her son Charles Arnold’s home, the Orrville marshal. Funeral Friday. A testimonial favors Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism with sales listed.
Readers recall Jerry Vitaro who had his nose repaired. Rumor swirls in the Fifth Ward that he is missing after leaving on a train. Relatives say he went to Michigan to visit his sister and plans to return in a few days.
The Rev Dr Paton arrives at noon and visits Dr O A Hills. He speaks in the university chapel tonight and will appear at the Elgist Presbyterian church tomorrow night. A prayer day program may shift to accommodate Paton, with downtown meeting offered for those unable to attend tonight.
A report describes a patient named Snavely allegedly improving rapidly after long illness following Weltmer’s magnet therapy. The treatment is said to require the patient remain in bed while Weltmer, based in an institution in Mississippi, performs magnetic procedures. The article cites Weltmer’s biography noting his Wooster Ohio birthplace and age.
Charles Ackerman, a crippled news boy, worked Tuesday as a train boy for Union Nets Co and had to quit after a round trip. He lacks a wooden leg, and conductors deemed him unsafe to ride between cars. He seeks an artificial limb and installment payment plan, asking for help to secure the needed funds.
The Wayne County Agricultural Society directors elected Brendent C. Sidle as President M. M Fowler as Vice President W. A. Wilson as Treasurer I N Kinney as Secretary and D St Firestone as Superintendent Sept Wm Armstrong as Assistant Sept 11 12 and 13 set for the annual fair The next meeting is Thursday February 15 to consider building a grand stand and other structures.
F A Fritch local Boston Piano Company agent in Middletown was arrested on a warrant charging embezzlement of company funds. He was bound over in 300 by Mayor Smith, bond posted, and released. A similar prior case with Waterloo Orange never went to trial. Captain B Taylor will depart tonight to pursue action.
Warhe Rebakah Lodge marks its ninth anniversary Monday evening February 9 in the IOOF Hall with a program and refreshments. Rising Star Lodge K of P invites all to a Feb 20 Medina trip for the District Convention and exemplify amplified third degree. A number of Knights accompany the team with Wooster residents likely to be candidates in Medina alongside JohnnC Schultz C M Tawney Robert L Adair J T Keister and Jesse Warner who attended West Salem installation of officers Friday night. A trip of 34 miles was made via four railroads the P F W CC A W Erie and B&O with some waiting.
A historical notice lists numerous donors and amounts to the American Orphans’ Fund totaling 41.25 dollars. Names include T Wilhelm, E.J.C. Schultz, Susanna Fisher, C A Weiser, W H Bahl, B S Applethan, J M White, M Bruce, J M Wallace, Rev J O Campball, W T Peckinpaugh, H A Hart M D, Mahlon Roach, Mary Newell, John C Talbot, Jeane McClelland, Carl White, J W Angell, Rev H W Sosers, James Mullins, and others. The appeal invites continued aid from supporters.
A pleasant surprise party was held at the Sunday home in Cemetery Thursday evening for Laura Sunday’s birthday. Friends gathered for hats games and social fare. Performances included solo pieces by William Earnest and Austen Harris with refreshments served by the host and guests. Those present included Brown Carr Blake Geossman Young Earnest Harris and Spangler among others from Defiance.
Ivaot Literary Society met at the high school on January 26 at 3 15 pm. New officers were sworn in, outgoing president Virgil Shelhart delivered a farewell address, and president Earl Derr gave remarks. A program followed with edited readings, debates on Philippine policy, and a short general discussion before adjourning to meet February 9.
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