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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1903
Page
6
An old advertisement explains kidney trouble spreads through the bloodstream and causes pain heart irregularities. It touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as the top kidney remedy with a free sample offer and an address in Binghamton New York for readers to request information and sample bottles.
The document states a proposed amendment to Article XII section 2 of the Ohio constitution to tax state and local needs with uniform rules and limited exemptions. It specifies ballot words yes or no, election timing, and official certification by state officers.
Historic joint resolutions from the Ohio General Assembly proposing amendments to the state constitution and municipal class designation. Documents outline sections on representation per county, voter approval, and the framing of amended classifications for cities, towns, and villages with election dates and official certification details.
Reports from Saginaw Columbus and Hamilton describe fatalities and accidents including Lenia Fowler who fell from a sixth floor eddy building and John Shump killed by a freight train wheel. A large strike and riots in Cleveland prompt police response after waiter protests and restaurant closures.
The document outlines a proposed constitutional amendment to Section 16 of Article II of the Ohio Constitution to require three readings of each bill on separate days, bar multipart bills, govern passage and governor's veto, and detail the process of reconciling objections. It names House Speaker McKinnon, Senate President Anches, and Secretary Lewis C. Laylin, with adoption notes dated May 2, 1902 and signatures from Columbus.
Recent real estate transfers include Anna Gill et al to Wm M Gill for 3 acres in Plain township at 186 dollars, John H Hikes to Daniel Musser for 43 acres in Greene township at 4 dollars, and many more deeds in Wooster, Sugarcreek, Milton and Wayne townships totaling thousands. The list includes several lots and acreage, with buyers such as Carmine Lombardi, Anna Schneck, Peter Schneck, and John Eberly, among others, and a quit claim from Augustus P Babb et al to Violetta pene for lots 48 and 44 in Wooster.
Abram Reed, a peddler, was attacked Friday near Honeystown by Perry Cotterman’s large St Bernard. Reed was bitten in a dozen places with several deep wounds. Cotterman had the dog killed Saturday.
County commissioners prepare for a hearing on a proposed ditch improvement petitioned by property owners across Congress Wooster and Canfield townships. The plan outlines Killbuck creek route from West Salem to Wooster via multiple townships, with laterals as needed to complete county ditch improvement No 89.
Citizens and officials discuss Clearcreek water as a future Wooster plant. Capt Forbes Alcock and Dr W B Derr discuss water adequacy and state board examination. Estimates for a new plant range from 36000 to 76000 dollars with bonds and interest to be paid from income. Rural letter carriers form a local organization to seek better pay, planning officer elections July 25 and a state convention in August hosted by Wooster.
A meeting set the annual business men outing for Tuesday August 18 at Silver Lake. The trip will use Pennsylvania lines with ample cars, to accommodate a large crowd. Shreve may join Yorces with Wooster if arrangements allow. The event funds the street fair and carnival, with concessions for trains stopping and departing at night. Further details to follow.
At Toledo on Tuesday July 14 the ninth annual convention of the Sons of Hermann of Ohio elected Joseph Pitts of Johnson's Corners as grand trustee. Other officers named include grand president August Schneider Lorain vice president Joseph Suleback Doylestown grand secretary B H Garis Toledo financial secretary August Grosd Massillon grand treasurer Martin Shenk Cleveland and Joseph Pitt Johnson's Corners. The next convention will meet in Cleveland in 1904.
C W French, Lake & River railroad promoter, claims 14 miles of track will connect New London with Norwalk, linking Northern Ohio Big Four and Lake Shore lines. He seeks $500,000 in bonds to extend A and W road to New London, with supporters from Ashland and Cleveland. underwriters to enable construction in 90 days.
Hyomei can prevent and cure hay fever by inhalation. Using the product daily for two to three weeks before the annual attack reduces sneezing running noses watery eyes and irritation. If the disease already starts use Hyomei more often, rub Brome Balto into the nostrils, and expect relief with possible cure. Lauback and Boyd offer Hyomei inhaler, medicine dropper, and solution for $1 with money-back guarantee if unsatisfied.
Dr H N Mateer's practice lists office hours from 2:30 to 4:30 PM and 6:30 to 8:00 PM. The notice highlights the latest chemical, microscopical and electrical methods for diagnosis and treatment.
The return trip of the party found plenty of coaches provided and enough for all. The gathering at the lakeside enjoyed an ideal day with everything harmonious and no accidents. The Women’s Relief group hosted and noted the pleasant, well organized outing for Wand Maschenich’s home neighbors.
Wm Snyder of Northwestern Avenue suffered a broken right leg below the knee when a horse kicked after the single tree broke while he and R S Flack drove near the Mundisonburg power house. Dr. W Lehr supplied surgical care. Snyder, a poor man, will be kept from work for many weeks.
Laubach and Boyd promote Mi o na as a flesh forming tonic promising digestion improvement and weight gain. They guarantee a refund if it fails, claiming 98 of 100 cases achieve restored harmony between height and weight and lasting relief from stomach troubles. Hundreds in Wootster report gain and appetite after use.
An advertisement for a 10 cent book describing the great gold field being opened in Idaho. It urges Americans to learn what is happening and directs to The Stuyvesant Publishing in New York City for purchase.
On the 61st fifth and third Tuesdays monthly through Nov 17 1963 the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad sells one way settlers tickets to the south and southeast and round trip home seeker tickets to the south northwest and west at reduced rates with specific dates in July. Calls for detained information or to contact nearest B& O ticket agent in Cleveland Ohio.
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