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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1903
Page
6
The Ohio Experiment Station at Wooster reports a contagious fungus that attacks chinch bugs, weakening them and causing die offs. Free samples of the chinch bug fungus are being distributed to farmers to trigger outbreaks and protect crops.
Beginning May 24 trains on the Pennsylvania Lines will arrive at Wooster with a list of west bound and east bound departures and arrivals. The timetable includes daily and Toledo bound trains with times ranging from morning to after midnight and notes about mail service and sunny conditions for some departures.
Dr John R Kimumnerer a former Shreve resident died in Danville Pa at about 40 years old He is survived by four wives and a mother in Shreve Mrs Philip Ritter 28 near Overton died after a long illness Funeral was held Thursday at Bethel Church Overton interment Bethel cemetery Mrs J W Ulrich a former Wooster resident died in Newark last week Her husband and three daughters survive She was sister of Mrs Anna Geigey Wooster and Lyman Smith Franklin township Mrs Martha Yoder wife of Andrew Yoder died Sunday at her Milton township home
George Gould the Wheeling railroad magnate and principal owner led a party of Wheeling & Lake Erie officials through Orrville on a three o’clock Friday inspection tour. They traveled by special train from Toledo en route to Cleveland, touring repair work near Orrville with Robert Blickensderfer, the road’s general manager, and other Wabash Wheeling associates.
A testimonial extols Life Plant as a blood purifier that restores vigor and cures rheumatic trouble. It asserts diseases arise from impure blood, promises purifying the blood with Life Plant, and warns delaying treatment is dangerous. The tone imitates 19th century patent medicine ads asserting universal cures and urging immediate trial.
Prof George W Gosbern aged about 47 died Tuesday at his home in West Salem after months of illness with multiple diseases. He long served as superintendent of the West Salem schools and chaired the county board of school examiners. He was highly regarded by teachers and the community. He is survived by his wife and three children. Funeral set for Thursday.
An item touts Chamberlains Cell Cholera and Pso rrhoea Remedy as a timely cure for summer complaints in children. The writer notes a vase cured last week and claims the medicine is kept on hand for little sufferers without advertising, urging sale by a druggist.
An advertisement dismisses cosmetic fixes for pallor and evinness, urging liver health as the safe path. Greens August Flower is promoted to cleanse blood, purify the complexion, and cure constipation, biliousness, nervousness, and insomnia, with trial and regular bottle prices listed and druggists carrying the product.
At 428 on Saturday morning a heavy ore freight collided with another freight on the Wheel ing Stailroad bridge near Orrville and telescoped it. The last four cars were smashed. The front train’s flag man survived. The rear train could not stop in time. The engineer and fireman escaped unhurt after crawling from the wreck. Property loss was $5,100.
Official order confirms transfer of the Eighth regiment reunion from East Liverpool to Detroit. Detroit will host the event July 17, aligning with the Army of Santiago gathering. East Liverpool veterans approve the change to maximize attendance and honor leaders such as Shafter and Roosevelt.
It notes that many merchants loan money on personal property, but state law requires pawn shops to operate with records. Outside licensed pawnbrokers, such loans are illegal in the city. The act seeks to prevent misappropriated valuables from being disposed of and to aid recovery, with severe penalties for violations.
In Cleveland area probate matters and court actions the probate docket includes a land appropriation verdict of 200 for the land and 550 for damages in the Cleveland and Southwestern Traction case against Susan McCracken et al, and related guardianship and administration filings. Hearings set for August 7 include first and final accounts, bonds, and estate matters across multiple estates and guardianships.
Miss Vinnie Blanche Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs J D Miller and Wi C Brown were quietly married Thursday evening at 715 o clock in the west parlor of the Milleronian hotel Rev L H Stewart officiated only relatives present The bride wore a white gown trimmed with insertion and carried white roses A wedding supper followed and the couple left for a two weeks trip visiting Pittsburgh Cleveland Detroit and Manitou Their passengers were greeted with rice bells and shoes thrown for good luck Gifts included glass silverware furniture and linen
George Gaston of Cleveland, a former student, visits Dr H N Mateer in a meeting noted for his new automobile. The car is said to be manufactured by a Cleveland company, whose machines have won nine cups this year, defeating Winton and other fast vehicles.
Judge S B Eason granted a temporary restraining order against Cleveland and Southwestern Traction Company to protect United States Telephone Company rights near Jackson. The notice describes daily enforcement and the busy operation of the telegraph lines. Also appears an unrelated advertisement for Dr Bing's New Life Pills sold by Laubach and Boyd.
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