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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1902
Page
6
At a Chautauqua gathering in July 17 Richmond P. Hobson was lecturing when Miss May Cerf of St. Louis challenged him to prove heroism. She jumped into 10 feet of water. Hobson followed and saved her after both nearly drowned until a boat arrived. Hobson quipped I am tired of this hero business.
Weather disrupted Friday night activities at the Odd Fellows lodge. Committees expect a large crowd for the Silver Lake district picnic on August T, with Canton Wright possibly in uniform. The F O band will accompany Wooster lodge’s delegation, and degree work is planned for the next meeting.
Wm H Woodland J H Myers and J H Myers committee of Given Post present an itemized receipt and expenditure account for placing two cannons on the Square. Total expenditures reach 222.18 with donations of 880.47. Names listed include George Fisher, Wm Long, David Myers, D S Smith, O C W McClure, J H Kauke, Chas Barrett, Earl Long, B G Rhodes, Jacob Long. A balance of 141.73 remains due, covered by an order on the treasury. Proceeds from an entertainment by Given Post and W R C funded the fence around the monument and cannon.
Seattle watchers report no word from Harry Tracy since leaving a cabin as guards maintain a lookout in Ravensdale Covington and Auburndale. Meanwhile Navy announces two battleships and two cruisers planned under the latest appropriation with construction to proceed in New York and other yards.
An old newspaper fragment markets Dr A W Chase nerve tonic and sleep aid. It touts natural remedies, claims to calm nerves, renew energy, and promote sleep. The ad lists Chase’s Medicine Co of New York and mentions a 50 cent price per box with testimonials and imagery used to entice readers.
A fragmentary OCR item references steamship tickets and a cryptic note with scattered names and terms. The readable parts imply travel or fare details but lack complete context or clear events. Further text would be needed to determine exact actors, routes, or dates.
T C Raynolds announces plans to start a daily newspaper in Barberton within five to six weeks with T C Raynolds as editor and Will Wwetverfalds as secretary. A Detroit capitalist is said to back the venture and the new paper will be issued in the near future.
A story from Ashland Pa notes J Frank Herb, once missing, was found in Orrville with a Met Life associate role. A letter from his father confirms he is married, undermining rumors of an engagement to a local woman who resigned her job in anticipation. The report cites Herb’s responsibility for the broken promise.
Garber is nominated for Congress by the Darke County delegation at a convention in Darke City. The meeting proceeded with enthusiasm as supporters stampeded to back the candidate, marking a strong show of party backing for the race.
Warof danae Barnett of Worster township probate court appoints Winerren Hainses as administrator for the estate of TotA Long. Order of sale of real estate reported and sold to Fila Shendel for 200 dollars. deed ordered. Guardian Christian Becker filed account. sale orders and deeds issued for various estates including Rebecca E. Tab tram teal ton Tow. Shit Shaver guardianship of estate of bar Niort and others. Court scheduled hearings and further orders in September.
An unclear OCR passage describes a political group or movement with references to states and services. The text mentions a task force or brigades and vague historical context. Names, places, dates, and concrete actions are unreadable or corrupted in the fragment.
Cully Wilhelm, Wooster shortstop, delivered mail along a 22 mile rural route, leaving at 8:10 a.m. and returning by 10:55 a.m. with no time to spare, then rushed to the depot as the team prepared to depart for Crestline. The piece notes a lively town scene with local lodge ceremonies and a social shift among city ladies regarding Sabbath churchgoing.
Report of Prof Elmer Stoll leaving for Europe accompanied by a bride Harriet Agther daughter of Mrs Martha Vaerter of West Market Street attended the wedding at the bride’s home. The ceremony was performed by Rev R L Thomsen at 44 o clock. After the ceremony the couple went east for honeymoon while guests and relatives gathered at the family home for a reception.
Weather excuses kept the Medina All Star squad from traveling to Wooster for the Friday morning game with Crestline. Medina fans in town Tuesday will see the house team in a matchup described as a stronger test against a tougher opponent. Health ads interrupt with a Dr King’s New Life Pills promotion for dyspepsia and related symptoms.
An old advertisement touts Electric Bitters and Krause's Headache Capsules for a wide range of ailments including stomach trouble liver nerves sleep and rheumatism. It claims quick success and warns against imitators mixing harmful drugs. Subscriptions and notices accompany the ad in a period newspaper style.
A street gas explosion at Eggle Stone Street in Boston on July 18 injured many people. Publican officials described the incident as a major emergency with numerous responders on site.
A prominent road counsel from Wooster to Mansfield visited the city on Thursday. He stated the project is progressing well and they will seek a franchise from Wooster Council soon. Construction will start when weather allows next spring, with this summer spent preparing arrangements.
A tiny letter from Mansfield to Miss Mary Magner passed through Wooster Thursday. The stamp formed the back of the letter and the message was pasted to its back, written in a beautiful hand with clearly read but very small characters.
Word from Coach St John confirms plans to build a solid Wooster football squad. He has already secured commitments from several prospective players and expects to bring candidates to campus a week before school opens for early training. Basketball outlook also favorable with most of last year’s lineup returning and earlier practice starting this season.
Madison Wis July 17 The Republicans today nominated La Follett the anti Stalwart candidate for governor.
Fragmentary OCR of streetcar times lists multiple No.ro routes with stops at Wooster and Was et, including morning and late night departures. Entries show No. 41, No. 9 Kod am, No. 3l, No. 211, No. 15, No. 4a, No. 34, and No. 42 dandy with times ranging from 10.45 am to 1:26 am and notes on Sundays and daily service exceptions.
The President, after Secretary Root's scathing findings, directs General Jacob H. Smith to retire from active list. The court martial found Smith guilty of conduct prejudicial to good discipline for issuing the kill and burn order to Major Waller in Samar. Smith loses a quarter of his $5,500 annual pay and cannot reach Major General. retirement under age 62 is permitted.
Fred Curie of Smithville who worked at the American House left town Thursday night after a love affair dispute with a young woman he hoped to marry. He gave her until Wednesday to set a date, her rejection prompted his abrupt departure. Hotel staff say the loss of Curie strained their help. Curie had a clerking start, later touring as a salesman after marriage. Funeral for Hankey, longtime Wood County leader, at 1:30 Sunday.
Mrs John R Hankey of Bowling Green announces the death of her husband Senator Hankey in Bowling Green at 130 pm Friday. Cause was gangrene from a bowel difficulty. He was about 60 and survived by Mrs Hankey and three sons Rufus Harry Philo Hankey, all of Bowling Green. He was born near Wooster and spent much of his life there. He enlisted early in the Civil War as a member of a regiment and served throughout the conflict.
Mrs K T Syyper of Troy Ohio testifies that a longstanding neck swelling caused pain and decline, was lanced and became a running sore. After six bottles of Hood's Sarsaparilla, the neck healed and she has had no trouble since.
An advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills will rid users of scrofula radically and permanently, asserting widespread success among thousands of customers.
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