05 Jul 1899
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1899
Page
1
A testimonial advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for blood, kidneys, bowels and liver troubles. Michael Boyce of Pittsburg reports relief and better sleep after use, as does J. J. Littre from Fulton for scrofulous humor.
Fragmented 1899 style column notes stray across political and public health topics. Mentions Aguinaldo, Governor candidates, Roosevelt, McKinley, and Philippine campaign plans alongside casual rumors about cures, politics, and travel. Reads as a stitched-together gossip and index of events without a single cohesive story.
The Wayne County Agricultural Society seeks support from Wayne County residents for building a new grand stand on Farr grounds. Finances delayed the project for years, but renewed funds and cooperation are needed now to proceed with construction as officials cite national issues and presidential loyalties influencing public sentiment.
In Thursday proceedings Judge Maxwell presided in the Court of Common Pleas addressing a contract dispute involving Christian Hoge versus Be Tourcey Wagner. The matter touched on performance failures and an alleged self-inflicted harm linked to a property dispute over 24 acres, with Marion Roueb and A Wn Metz named in related filings.
Unclear OCR fragment mentions wedding, boards, and education amid garbled names. Readable items include a marriage reference and potential academic or local event notes but details are obscured.
In a long digressive reminiscence Grandfather Lickshingle recalls a post Civil War Fourth of July plan to drill dozens of oil wells to fuel fireworks. He contrasts his dream of a blazing Earth powered celebration with public skepticism, noting costs, risks, and the crowd’s shifting mood as the event unraveled.
The Wayne County Agricultural Society aims to erect a 1200 seat grandstand costing about 2500. Directors propose a $10 share loan with 10 percent guaranteed repayment and 5 percent yearly interest. Five directors hold ten shares each, four hold five. completion hoped by September. Flora Gesselman returns home from Buffalo, N Y for the summer.
In Hannibal Missouri J E Lally reports a near death from thyroid fever that progressed to pneumonia. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery for rapid relief and lasting recovery. The ad touts the medicine as a universal cure for throat and lung ailments, with trial bottles free at Lausach and Boopy’s Drug Store. Also promotes surrey sales in the room next to Court House with low prices.
An American infantryman in the 126th Infantry writes from near Manila dated May 18. He describes a perilous voyage, being on the firing line, and camping in an old cafeteria on the Pasig river outskirts. He notes rationing day with 27 rounds and asks his friend to relay regards and seek more letters.
Vale June 27 Mrs Lydia Charles 42 was granted a divorce from Rev D E Charles 31 on grounds of willful absence. She charged he left for Wooster College and sent her a note for 500 dollars of which 150 was paid. The court considered the note null.
A reader describes that coffee initially tastes odd but after a week it becomes satisfying and preferable to tea. She notes it nourishes the system and that even children drink it with benefit. The message promotes trying a coffee product from a grower with proper preparation instructions.
Washington June 28 The regent Gibson of Oletta attends conference with Secretary Alger and President McKinley to map immediate recruiting for Otis dispatch. Rebels demoralised. three months rest period discussed. Otis will recruit regiments at once and supply four thousand fighters for a few weeks. rainy season planned to spread cocooning.
A wartime style society note records a groom Wade Naflzger and Miss Froy Naflzger wedding in Akron. About 40 guests attended a bridal shower with gifts and well wishers. Entertainment included singing readings and modest refreshments followed by social games and conversation.
Fragmentary OCR text describes Miss May Camp, a guest of honor at a ceremony near Wooster Biec roc degb UVoant, references to Waste on rewerve Coda and a 0 Intge company. The passage is garbled with many errors, making it difficult to extract coherent events, names, dates, or locations.
Ohio readers praise Morrows Kidney Pills as the remedy for backache sleeplessness nervousness and kidney diseases. An Ohio testimonial from S A Wesley recounts relief from pains across the back after using the Yellow Tablets. Pills priced fifty cents a box sold at drug stores including Proctor & Chase and mailed on receipt of payment. Manufactured by John Morrow & Co. Springfield Ohio.
Excursion tickets advertised for travel to Detroit during July via Pennsylvania lines. Details mention trains from fleet stations on Pennsylvania Iron and a July return date. Information notes a special journey schedule and extension of return, with a local ticket agent reference.
Daniel Bell, a portly resident of South Gran street, says a man named George lari patentes from Clark's Patent Combinative Tool sold him three dozen tools for 89 dollars. Bell claims the seller kept all his money and named another as the sole agent, labeling Bell a fool.
J W Hostetter ex postmaster of Orrville who moved to Toledo two years ago writes to the Republican editor Hervelican announcing plans to leave Toledo. He will relocate to Lakeside for the summer then Orrville around September. He asks the paper be changed to Lakeside and offers to host county friends at the resort. Date June 28 1899.
A fragmented account notes on Thursday and Friday events in the city. It references a male patient admitted to the hospital and an expressed belief by McIntyre that the patient may not recover. The text is garbled and difficult to extract clear facts beyond hospital admission and prognosis.
Mrs Atnon Porter Schaad wife of Jacot sc sad aged about 38 died at her home after a long illness of consumption. She lived in Wooster and Wayte counts for ten years and is survived by her husband and three children two daughters and a son. The remains will be buried in Wooster cemetery.
A reader endorses Doan's Kidney Pills after suffering back pain headaches and swelling. The testimonial claims quick relief and renewed energy, naming W. Landis of East Liberty and Zimmerman & Co. drug store as sources. Doan's Pills are advertised at 50 cents a box, with Foster Milburn Buffalo NY listed as the agent.
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