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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1902
Page
6
An old advertisement extols S. S. S. as a reliable treatment for scrofula, claiming it purifies blood, strengthens the body, and offers a free book on blood and skin diseases. It urges readers to write for case advice from physicians in Atlanta, Georgia.
Fragmented OCR outlines housekeeping topics and a Civil War memory feature. Mentions Mona Chewald and Mrs. Path are noted among local club notes and historical reminiscences. The text references ward race, loyalties, and community help discussions.
A jumble of notes covers a September examination notice for a federal revenue post, an apartment shock from a lightning strike on Wooster Street, and household insurance claims in Medina County. It shifts to vacation season safety for children, emphasizing DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for cuts, wounds, and bruises. The scattered items mention Roy Krauss headaches and various local business ads, with references to Wooster Ohio and regional addresses.
In Carben County a request to deploy troops was denied as Governor Stone asserts national guards are not police officers. Sherr Crombert reports the tense moment as labor unrest grows and state officials weigh the proper use of state forces.
A moving eastbound train struck a pedestrian returning from a grocery trip. The impact left the victim across the track with fatal injuries and the conductor left shaken, unable to complete his call.
Citizens and business representatives pressed to extend the Ashland and Wooster railroad to New London as a formal committee reported mixed support and possible routes. Proponents cited economic benefits while opponents raised concerns over cost and impact on the line to Willard and nearby towns.
Mrs Lavina Kindig of Doylestown endures deep sorrow after two sons, Jesse and Clyde, die in separate accidents. Jesse perishes in a gas incident while Clyde drowns after a fall on water. The losses leave the widow with no children or spouse, shaping a long period of hardship dating back thirty years.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a row at Wooster with references to heart rate, cards, a hoax, and mentions of teats and matches. The readable content is garbled and lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes.
City leaders prepare for a major Wooster street fair and carnival as organizers seek a large exhibition company. They plan to secure a multi day engagement and coordinate with North Market and Second Ward lot representatives to attract extensive continental attractions.
The text describes a religious gathering by the Episcopal Sunday school at Hoostiland Park. Activities included ball games and social festivities, with praise for the church members and leaders, noting generous efforts to provide a coordinated event and a strong, commendable community spirit.
A dubious advertisement touts Chin Headache Wafers as a universal cure for nervous trouble and skin itch. It claims the product relieves symptoms and urges readers to buy at five cents or fifty cents in stores, asserting it is the only safe cure.
A fragment questions irritability and sleep disruption, noting difficulty concentrating during a tense night. The lines convey personal distress without clear events or outcomes, suggesting inner strain and fatigue.
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