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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1902
Page
8
Architect J. C. Holden and Mr. Schleuter discuss delaying factors in university construction. Material shortages slow progress on several structures. An effort to speed the work is planned to meet the target completion date.
Amos Ross of Oneida dies in Massillon while many residents are mentioned in casual July 4 and 7 notes. Pension for Ed Pocock. toledo trip by N L Baumgardner and wife. W T U meeting postponed. various visits, picnics canceled, and local business, farm and street scenes described with names like Jennie Keys Loudonville, Miles Snyder Spencer, and Major McQuigg.
The Bell farm oil well shows continued strong flow. An improvised bailer bailed out a considerable amount by hand. The well is about three hundred feet from the top and stockholders are encouraged, planning a meeting to decide next steps. Gas flow remains undiminished.
Alderman Charles Kissing of the Fourth ward receives a horned toad from Tuscon Arizona noted for feeding on tires via a sugar lure. The Cleveland Leader features J Power the veteran dry goods man in a portrait and career review. University contracts may move treasurer’s office to the main building after completion, possibly reassigning to the Ri with downtown office decisions pending. Current office remains convenient for Wooster residents and trustees visiting town.
Mrs J H Hunter suffered a heat illness and remains sick when her daughter Mrs Kay Sinkerton visits. The note records family concern and health status during the event.
The Democratic executive committee met on July 4 and elected officers including Chairman W. K. Weygandt Vice Chairman W M Glenen Treasurer M Wan Nest Secretary Jacob A Marchand and named George A Starn of Orrville for the Board of Deputy Supervisor of Elections to be succeeded by Isaac Schriber of Orrville.
Harley E Fletcher of Ft Warne Ind and Ada Kauffman of Fulton appear in marriage license records. Earl M Fulmer of Meena and Mollie Lehr of Big Printe. Charles Purcell and Ida M Rider of Applecreek. F. O Warren of Cleveland and Dora Marnin of Doyleston also listed.
A fragmentary 1902 Wooster note lists individuals including H Windtwin, H Jackson, Ezra Jeanda, Elfen Thatta, Hettie Church, and Fthe Lawrence, with brief salutation lines and dated July 7. The legible items hint at a local political or social posting.
The Blandford reunion at Highland Park on July 4 featured four sons, numerous Blandford relatives from Ohio and Pennsylvania, and fourteen grandchildren plus a great grandchild. A noon meal was served at five o'clock. many attended and recalled pleasant memories, with twelve members absent. The event concluded with group singing and Hood's Sarsaparilla being praised as refreshing.
An old advertisement from David City Nebraska dated April 1 1900 touts Grain-O as healthier than coffee. It recounts a testimonial of improved health after switching from coffee and mentions doctors linked to throat troubles and catarrh. The piece mixes product pricing for general goods and household items alongside the grain drink endorsement.
New students enrolled for summer school as events unfold across Bloomington and nearby towns. Professor G W Buonbras buys the Gillary residence. Professor G W Grumbine will occupy Tohngon residence. W H Wilson to lecture on astronomy at Memorial chapel Friday evening. Socials include Miss Francis Glenn hosting an Alumos Gamma gathering, Miss Dorothy Shives hosting tennis, and a Bloomington summer gathering at Miss Blocher’s home. Alumni, guests, and residents attend. Lawrence and Spelye accompany a St. Lawrence trip. notices list addresses, dates, and local residents in attendance.
Bennington New Jersey July 8 reports a prolonged labor dispute idling about 1600 workers as manufacturers and employees clash over terms. industry reliance remains high and regional production is disrupted as tensions rise.
Fragmented OCR recalls Tad Salisbury mulling retirement amid public life while stray items reference Annie Mathee killed by lightning in Meridianville Alabama, Monastir Bulgaria, Turkish brigands, Boxer ties, a US garrison suicide, imperial contact at Peking, steamer grounding at Kingston, and a miscellaneous health tonic advertisement.
A Nebraska orator refutes a contest between human rights and greed and cites tariff and money questions as imperial aims. Sen Fike and Missouri’s George G. Vest criticize current policies. Messages from William Jennings Bryan and Sen Hill regret the Fourth observance, urging honest methods and open appeals to the public conscience.
Reports from Connellsville Pennsylvania describe a deadly clash near Vanderbilt between Slav and Polish miners and coke workers. Slav Mike Zavetchin was killed by three gunshot wounds and Victor Hennel was wounded. About thirty Slavs were injured and thirty arrests were made. Additional items note a double tragedy in Grand Forks with a husband and wife found dead in a bathroom amid poisoning evidence. a woman killed by a bull in Guthrie. a five mile cycle race in Newark where Hurley set a world record. and a cloudburst near Hope Idaho washing out homes and railroad track with no fatalities.
Wayne County records list warranty deeds and quit claim deeds transferring multiple parcels. Transfers include Charles Wagner to Lehman Smedley for part lot 45 in Apple Creek, 1 005 dollars. Joe Slater to Samuel Ramsier 83 acres in Cuaun township for 3 200 dollars. and numerous Wooster and Orrville properties with various buyers and sums. Names include Wagner, Smedley, Slater, Ramsier, Manges, Rope, McCracken, Hurt, Means, Kochst, Gatehouse, Stevens, Moore, Musser, and others.
Wealthy Albert Latimer shot by a burglar in Brooklyn as nine children donate 3.1 million to charity in memory of their father. Wreck near Bennington injures twenty-five on Montreal Express. Over 316,000 immigrants land at New York port in six months. East Indian railway cyclone upheaval kills 13 and injures 16 near Ramprrha. Feud erupts in Jarrolds Valley Boone County. Peter Hendricks, postmaster of Orange, dies. Two men drown in Benton Harbor and nearby. German exports to the U.S. top 101.7 million, up slightly from last year. Heat claims three lives in Chicago. others stricken but recover. Minister from Oberlin faces controversy over rumored scandals.
The Natural Gas company linked to A. A. Geitgey nears completion of piping in Danville. The project aims to connect nearly every house to natural gas, with plans to extend beyond Danville to nearby areas.
The July seventh note from New Pittsburg reports the Ladies of the Maccabees festival held Saturday evening at I. D. Bixler and wife’s home, described as a success with fine hospitality. Visitors include Mr. Little and Miss Foos from Canton and S. E. Weaver from Cleveland visiting family, plus Ella Hallman of Shelby visiting relatives.
Mrs. EF Young of 10 South Columbus Street reports strong relief from kidney discomfort and headaches after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She credits Zimmerman & Co. drug store with the purchase and notes rapid improvement. The testimonial describes feeling miserable before treatment and a swift recovery after starting the pills.
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