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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1901
Page
7
A clipped editorial style piece notes that a drop of ink colors water, a pinch of yeast lifts bread, and a soap imperfection can ruin costly fabrics. It compares Ivory Soap to axle grease, suggesting essentials differ in value and impact.
A Thursday afternoon fire in Reedsburg destroyed most clothing and household effects at Rev. Klopfenstein’s Reformed parsonage. Fire spread rapidly from the roof, suggesting a chimney spark. Insurance covered 800 dollars on the house and 400 on contents. wind direction would have worsened damage.
Obituary notes list several Wooster connections. Grace Shafer Witwer of Orrvilla dies after Tuberculosis at 35, survived by husband and two children. Mrs Susan Rutter, 87, dies near Waynesburg after a stroke, survived by six children. Isaac E. Siegfried, 83, pioneer near MoZens found dead in bed. infant Clark Coughlin, son of Mr. and Mrs. H O Coughlin of New York City, dies July 1. Anthony F. Seeberger, former Wooster resident, dies in Des Moines after heart trouble, funeral in Mt. Vernon.
A dispute erupts at Bay View Park over charging the public to view the Eighth Regiment camp with soldiers opposing confinement. The article also lists the camp routine from reveille at 5 15 a m to taps at 10 45 p m and notes Sunday services, with a medical tip promoting Dr Kings New Life Pills and local druggists Laubach Boyd hosting sales.
Baltimore and Ohio railroad report for June 1901 shows gross earnings around 4.03 million dollars, expenses about 2.58 million, net earnings near 1.61 million, with year over year changes cited. The notice also markets Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with testimonials and advertisements for Foley Kidney Cure and related products.
Webster D. Horn and Ellen E. Bis sell of Wooster obtain marriage licenses.
The first load of wheat was unloaded Thursday at Willaman's warehouse by John Tate of near Morrland. The wheat was first-
A party of electric railway promoters led by A. M. Parrish and Col. C. V. Hard of Wooster stopped in Dalton last Friday and spoke with local business people about the proposed Massillon to Mansfield rail line.
The notice advises eating slowly and not too freely, treating food thoroughly, and waiting six hours between meals. If a fullness or weight remains after eating, take Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to avoid heat. Sold by Laubach & Boyd, druggists.
Mrs. Elizabeth Carr’s residence in North Lawrence Ohio caught fire yesterday afternoon from sparks from a engine. The fire caused little roof damage and the home is insured with Niagara of New York J P Van Nest’s Agency in this city.
The Housekeepers' club meets Thursday August 1 at Mrs. Ezra Lytle's Highland Park with roll call readings, a discussion on making daughters well rounded women, a talk on how farmers' wives can earn at home, and a meal plan. A neighbor recalls using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy to save an infant during a cholera infantum case. Also mentions half rates to Chicago for Baptist events and railroad ads.
Mrs. John Fordyce of Wayne Township broke her left leg above the ankle on Thursday while helping husband load hay. The wagon upset, causing the injury. Dr. R. N. Warren provided surgical care.
After this week the Pennsylvania railroad will have but one executive in the country. Fourth Vice President Samuel Rea will remain at the helm while President A J Cassatt and the four vice presidents take a summer vacation in Europe.
Thieves entered Ezra Franks stable just south of the city on Thursday night. They took an eight year old mare with a slit in her right ear, a new top buggy with red gear, and all but the bridle of a set of harness. Buggy tracks led the thieves toward Wooster.
In Wayne County, two Republican papers The Age and The Bulletin clash over unity remarks. The Bulletin retorts that its rival would misread a current Wooster newspaper dispute as a test of patience, likening it to biblical debate and emphasizing partisan fault lines.
General Funston details a covert operation using forged Lacuna signatures to deceive Aguinaldo. He describes the capture near Gapan Nueva Ecija on Oct 24, 1900, the ruse with two forged Lacuna letters dated Feb 24 1901 and Feb 28, their delivery by Segovia, and Placido. The account covers the assault on Aguinaldo's guard, the firefight, and the capture of Aguinaldo's inner circle as U.S. forces secured the scene.
The Eighth Regiment N ii went into camp Thursday at Camp Geo near Toledo. A special train bearing companies east of Wooster left around 8 am after a brief delay. Captain F Gerlach led 48 men including several officers, noncoms, privates, cooks and a hospital steward. The drill room of the armory will host the 74th Regiment O G in Buffalo with arrangements for meals and lodging described by Colonel Fox to Colonel Weybrecht.
Great Sport fishing report from Wooster party at Oteexo Lake Michigan shows members enjoying vacation to the utmost. About 350 pounds of fish have been caught so far. Wilson and Mrs Prof Compten esugbe netted a fine specimen weighing 13 pounds and 42 inches long.
Akron Beacon Journal reports the South Side Belt-bing Bailh way company aligned with the R. M. seeks a new trial after probate court upheld 3000 damages for Forge street appropriation. First trial had 835000 damages. Lydia Boone sues Elizabeth Howland, who denies liability for the 380 judgment tied to selling her husband liquor after warning. Mrs. Howland owned the Toon property involved.
The note lists Whelesine and Retail Trade as suppliers to Zim merman &o. of Wooster, outlining a trade connection or procurement in a historical storefront context.
A cautional notice connects kidney disease symptoms to environmental spores. Health experts urge readers to seek evaluation for persistent symptoms and avoid exposure where contamination is suspected.
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