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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1903
Page
3
The Wooster Republican column riffs on current events with playful notes about straw hats, early baseball, fashion, and verbose asides about politicians. It mentions Peters, Roosevelt at Oyster Bay, King Peter, Jane on the home stretch, Toledo Jones, a potential Fourth celebration, Diaz’s political moves, and J P Morgan’s New York arrival with casual local commentary.
Sir Thomas Lipton is invited to dine at the White House. The event aims to influence a forthcoming vote and strengthen support. Lipton perhaps plans to take some cup as part of the social engagement.
The passage hints that ongoing chatter linking a figure to the presidency will provide Grover Cleveland with highly engaging material for his scrapbook. The remark underscores the public attention and potential political resonance surrounding the figure.
A brief remark notes a tendency in Ohio men toward higher visibility in politics. The line suggests a recurring pattern of rising prominence or influence among state figures, with implications for national leadership chances.
A fragment from Breathitt Kentucky notes few deaths yet ongoing activity at the local stand. The piece cites a Brooklyn magistrate rebuking women calling each other old maids and hints at political and maritime chatter, mentioning a Wilmington mob leader linked to Ohio and Virginia, a hypothetical vice presidency, and Morgan’s ship-building efforts.
The fragmentMocked notes John W. Rockfeller as superintendent of a flourishing Sunday school in Cleveland while suggesting the role is largely handled by a whmster. The piece then shifts to Mexican politics, claiming Diaz is a candidate for president and predicting long lasting support from local voters.
A New York paper that ran an essay on How to Live on What You've Got appears to have misprinted the title, with the prevailing tendency of the day focusing on How to Live on What You're Going to Get. The error highlights a chaotic juxtaposition of consumer hunger and aspirational living in the publication.
A Kentucky judge sentences a common drunk to receive a good whipping from his wife, reflecting a harsh era mindset where a woman bears responsibility for disciplining a subpar husband amid societal norms that tolerate domestic violence. The case underscores gendered expectations and punitive measures within judicial sentencings.
A New York man reportedly ate 50 blue point oysters and 125 little neck clams followed by five and three quarter pounds of air loin steak with celery and sides. The tale suggests a notably large appetite and a stretched digestive capacity, with no plans to eat more for the season.
Burbank notes list Earl Martindale of Edison returning home after a visit with friends. Local families including the Garvers of Lodi and the Sheppards of Eight Square visit Joe Garver. Crush visits from Orl are noted. A nickel social at Naftzger’s drew a good crowd despite bad weather, with games and an apt program. Various visits by Mrs. Palmer, Mrs. Griner, and others occur, plus children’s day exercises at Canaan and gatherings with Fetter families and Miss Tarver sisters.
The post office will be closed Saturday July 4 at 10:00 a.m. for the day. One city carrier delivery in the morning. no rural delivery. Rural patrons may pick up mail at the office before 1:00 p.m.
Restilution passed at a meeting of the Wayne County Republican Executive Committee calls for a delegate convention on July 25 at the City Opera House Wooster Ohio to nominate candidates for Representative Treasurer Commissioner and secretary director for the November election. A precinct caucus is set for July 20 between 6 and 9 pm to select delegates and a precinct committee man with representation based on votes in 1908 and Wooster city mayor vote in 1903.
The Wooster area social page lists multiple events and announcements: Kappa Kappa Gamma alumnae will meet with Frances and Jane Glenn on Thursday at 230. Fred Zimmerman hosts guests for his niece Miss Buchwalter of Cincinnati. Mrs. Sarah A Albright announces the marriage of her daughter Kella Edna to Mr. Charles H. Prosser on Wednesday June 24 1903 in Duluth Mine. Lawn fete planned by United Presbyterian church members at Mrs. Mackey’s home June 30. Miss Harrold to speak on Mormonism at Housekeepers club July 1. Miss Nellie Hand heads to Chicago for her wedding to James Patterson of Rapid City SD. Rathbone Sisters social club entertained at L C Tyler’s home with instrumental music. George A Banker and Miss Mary Almira Pomeroy wed in New Haven Conn and will reside at The Lorraine Philadelphia after July 1. St Mary’s Catholic church lawn fete and drama The Boys of 76 drew a large crowd and praise for teachers and cast. Des Moines Des Moines writer notes local wedding guests Jos W Sweeny and Miss Cora Munn. Wooster social calendar also includes card party at Mrs. Griffiths, various suppers and civic club programs, and a lively church picnic at St James Episcopal with boating and games.
Mrs. Chas Applegate of Alexandria Indiana recalls a night of coughing that produced blood and fatigue from consumption. After failed medicines, three bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery cured her and she gained 68 pounds. The ad claims a blanket guarantee for coughs colds la grippe bronchitis and throat and lung troubles with trial bottles offered. It also includes a stomach catarrh symptom note and promotion for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure.
Miss Blanche Havenstein spent a week with her grandmother at Friendaville. The M E Ladies Missionary society will meet at Mrs Isaac Hawk's. Miss Mallie Slutz returned from six months in Iowa. Daniel White and family visited in Cleveland. Gail Baker, I E Ewing and G C Wiles attend Wooster summer term. Marie Daugherty of Wooster visits the Orrs. Frank Bishop and a bride passed through town en route home. L Herman opens a new grocery at Hermanville. June Bauer and Mrs Phillips assist Mother Steele in care at Golden Corners. Jonathan Hostetler and wife were entertained at Mrs Scott, Mrs Reese and Mrs Long. Rev Edmonds of Pennsylvania visits his daughter. Ira Richards supervises road work. Mrs Wis Barnes is gravely ill. hospital prognosis poor. Some school board members condemned for keeping wages down as education matters. Mrs Voigt and daughter host friends from Chicago. Nellie Matthews to spend Fourth in Canton. Schools east and north of Canaan closed. Rev Glenn unable to fill appointment due to illness. Mrs Matthews and daughter Beulah visit. Mr Bush of Leroy guests with Geo Hauenstein. Township trustees meet at county infirmary. Presbyterian Sunday School had a delightful attendance. Decorations noted with rain be strands. Mrs Precas visits Naithville.
Sterling news reports drought hindering local agriculture while residents share updates on school and visitors. Ira Eshelman, born 1880, died at 27 after an appendectomy in Cleveland. his funeral drew a large turnout at the U B church. The community also notes sermons to come and a blue racer snake sighting near Wm Gessinger’s barn.
Captain Limb will take Company D on target practice and a drill on Saturday July Fourth. The men will travel west of town to Funk Hollow for shooting and skirmish drills, with recreation planned. They will bring dinners and play baseball if weather allows, hoping for several drills before camp.
A false tale claimed Italian grocer Andrew Massaro of Palmer Street was arrested for selling hard cider and fined over 700 dollars after a revenue visit. Massaro, shown by a Repaoes reporter, denied the arrest and said he has not sold cider for two months, though he did sell sweet cider earlier in winter and spring.
An old newspaper fragment touts Bucklen s Arnica Salve as best for burns cuts wounds ulcers with shop ad at Laubach Boyd Drug Store. It also prints health claims for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and other tonics in a local marketing page.
From a despondent patient in Scranton Mrs Ethel Watkins reports dramatic recovery from anaemia after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. She describes severe weakness and loss of blood nourishment before seven boxes cured her, praising the remedy and noting its broad claimed benefits and nationwide sale.
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