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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1902
Page
3
A long brochure-ad claims Dr James W Kidd of Fort Wayne Indiana has rediscovered the secret of life and offers a free “Elixir of Life” to cure all diseases. It promises guaranteed results for rheumatism neuralgia stomach heart liver kidney skin and many other ailments with no cost to try and free delivery to any sufferer who sends name and address.
Fayetteville Arkansas reports the death of Prof T Graber former Wooster, Ohio native and director of the music department at the State University. He died after a period of nervous strain and typhoid fever, leaving a grieving wife and children. Funeral services were held at home and interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
Robert Marshall known as Old Bob died suddenly last Saturday night and was buried Tuesday from the undertaker's room. A Civil War veteran, he slept in a barn and helped others, while townsfolk noted his kind disposition. Also updates: Editor W C Scott improving, Prof D L Jeffers and bride returned from trip, and locals preparing for Wooster celebration and onion swamp work.
The Cres ton band will perform a day and evening program at 11 Wooster featuring Commerps entth, The Ambuscade, Echoes of the Forest, A Hunting Scene, Ida Polka, Religious Fantasia, My Qiarylard, and a cornet solo as part of a March program.
An old advertisement asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh and promotes internal use to affect blood and mucous surfaces. It offers a $100 reward for proof of failure and invites readers to send for full conditions, listing Toledo addresses and distributors.
Preparations for a grand Fourth of July celebration at Pittsburgh and surrounding areas include parades, fireworks, and a variety of entertainments such as two West show acts, parachute drops, automobile races, and athletic contests. The Pittsburgh and Brooklyn baseball clubs will play two games in the afternoon. Tickets for trips to Pittsburgh via Pennsylvania Lines go on sale July 2 and 4, with routes extending to Erie, Cleveland, and Columbus. Local ticket agents provide fare and schedule details.
Gapwo Wright No 77 Patriarchs Militant Ohio welcomed ex-s elder John France into the Canton in gratitude for his friendship. France, in his 80s, is hailed as the state’s oldest prevarier and the Canton honors him. A second degree was conferred on Bro Harter Sweeny as Greville lodge members joined the meeting. The evening closed with a reception, music from a ten-piece orchestra, and praise for the lodge’s work and entertainment.
The Medina All Stars drawn from Oberlin Cleveland Akron Sharon and Medina edged Wooster 11 to 9 in a rough opener. Akins and Gilbert anchored the Oberlin battery for Medina, while Wooster’s Akins battled. a disputed umpire call by Perkins kept Wooster within reach, but Medina pulled away in the eighth inning on a string of hits and errors stemming from a poor field.
Attorneye GS to Columbus to Cover With Governor Nash. Detective Brindley returns from New York regarding William Hahn wanted on grand theft. Chief of Police Well notes habeas corpus proceedings anticipated without result. Daugherty and McBridge fail to meet with Nash. Longworth Act ruling upheld allowing municipalities to issue bonds up to 1 percent yearly, total debt 4 percent. Cyrus Huling nominated by acclamation for Congress in Franklin County’s Twelfth District. Roanoke arrives from Nome with word Portland and Jeanie believed lost near Nome.
A vintage guide for children's parties describes simple, thrifty decor and activities. It suggests ship themes with removable orange “cups” for ice cream, greenery, ribbons, and toy baskets as prizes, plus ideas for yard and porch setups to entertain young guests.
The East End boys track team conducted their annual meet on the Brooksman grounds Tuesday afternoon despite wet forecasts. Harry Alcock won the most points with five, Dowell and Rice set marks in throwing events, and John D Overholt directed ceremonies showing potential for future athletic success.
Fragmented account notes Supreme Court rulings on constitutional limits and legislative power. Mentions officials and entities, with unclear details but signals a focus on governance and authority.
Report describes Shreve customers and laity gathering at doors during an evening to celebrate town improvement as streets and squares were temporarily crowded. Citizens donated funds and the Citizena Biee Light company added lights, promising full illumination over Shreve. L M Barkhurst and C W Rittenhouse mentioned in casual notes about local business and upcoming derby prize talk.
County Auditor A. B. Peckinpaugh received a message from State Auditor Gilbert offering him a deputy inspector position under the uniform public accounting law. He accepted and will join the Democratic member on the three person board. He heads to Columbus tonight for a conference with Gilbert.
Prof Shelby Frame Vane received the degree of Doctor of Divinity during a formal conferment at 8 Wooster. The ceremony recognized his scholarly contributions and leadership within the religious academic community.
An old man describes stomach pains and loss of appetite until Hood's Sarsaparilla is taken. After four bottles, appetite returns and he feels revitalized. The ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills as cures for dyspepsia and as toning the digestive system.
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