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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1902
Page
3
A fable like tale describes a man whose sallow skin and weight provoke the talking mirror and scales. He swallows daily doses of Scott Emulsion to gain a ruddy face, while friends view him with confusion and wonder if history repeats itself. A note offers a line to try Scott & Buwa at 400 Pearl Street, Newort.
Special to Tuk Rervu Bican from Cariaco Illinois May 31 reports James A. Patton mayor of Evanstown Ind successfully engineered a corner in May dollars. The detailed scheme and its local impact are described in the dispatch.
The Weasels rallied after missing their manager and mascot and benefited from Sheck Boezner’s quick train arrival. Pat Leighty dominated on the mound, with sharp work from Sigler, Kostenbader, and Fisher at shortstop. Milon, a 71 year old veteran, umpired, earning praise for keen judgment. Orrville scored late innings as Leighty and Boegner split pitching duties. Rhinesmith Houck Fry Bricker also appeared. Separate games: Orrville lost 20 4 to Massillon. about 400 spectators, plus 50 Wooster fans.
The University of Wooster announces its annual commencement schedule from Saturday the 14th to Thursday the 19th, featuring Baccalaureate, an annual address, preparatory and music department commencements, reunions, and the President's reception. Engraved invitations reflect the event as a printer's art.
A well attended Friday night Armory event offered music by the Young Orchestra and several military games. Private Louis Rope won a cartridge race, Stanley Power won the overcoat race, Charles Uachan won the barrel race, privates beat non commissioned officers in a war game, Arthur Albright won the freeze out drill, Roy Davis took the accoutrement race, and Daughters of Veterans provided refreshments.
The Wooster team defeated Denison in the Granville debate with all three judges ruling for Wooster. Team members L. P. McCullough K. R. Johnson and Frank Crow spoke for Wooster. The affirmative argued enfranchising the negro was a justifiable act of legislation.
Beautiful Memorial Day services in Wooster featured Judge H. M. Campbell’s oration, a procession to the cemetery, and graves decorated by the Woman’s Relief Corps and Daughters of Veterans. The address recalled Union victory, national unity, and patriotic duties while stressing eternal vigilance for liberty.
The Hiram team defeated Nydegger 7 to 2 at Wooster, with strong pitching by Nydegger and solid offense. Wooster rallied early, then held steady as base hits and fielding errors shaped the contest. The Sebring nine visit Wooster on Monday, June 2, for another test as Blaser and Whitcraft key the Wooster attack.
LeRoy Snyder son of Mr and Mrs Jacob H Snyder married Miss Alice Hamilton of New Orleans Louisiana in Pierre South Dakota January 1902. Both are noted actors with the Murray Stock troupe. Snyder has long played leading man and Mrs Snyder is a famous soubrette. Friends wish them happiness in their Benedict role.
Report describes John Forseth hailed as hero after a possible stabbing incident near the Pennsylvania depot Friday night. Three Pittsburgh brothers arrived in the city on business and a confrontation occurred on the platform as a train neared. A younger brother produced a blade, leading to a tense scene captured in the fragmentary account.
Kidney trouble prompts misery with Dr Kilmer Swamp Root promoted as a cure for kidney liver and bladder issues. The ad claims wide testing in hospitals and offers a free sample bottle and booklet by mail to readers who mention the newspaper.
A Wednesday base pall game between Alcock Granite works and the Wolverine Brushmakers drew a large crowd. The Alcocks dominated, winning 12 to 6 as George Schwartz battled hard for the Brushmakers, who had little practice. Posey Roberts quips about Captain Aleak, while Horn and Turner led the Wour works in offense.
Wospanger has bought the Marty Mapper at a corner location and plans to lease contracts for the erection of an investors building. The project will feature two suites of six living rooms on the second floor and one on the first story.
In a testimonial from J N Perry of Copeland Pike Road Als the writer describes back pain linked to weak kidneys or liver and claims Hood's Sarsaparilla restored sleep energy and daily function. The note credits the remedy with curing kidney and liver troubles, relieving the back and boosting overall health.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a leg injury and a tense scene at a Navy vardy with national political figures from France and mentions a patrol and a late afternoon return. The content is garbled and lacks coherent details or verifiable names.
A report notes a formal compliment for Prof Woo He steer ye Testiator of Oratory at Beloit College, with a trustees vote shaping a professorship as a tribute to his worth and ability. The piece cites academic priorities and a plan for a named chair in oratory. Also mentions flooding across western Oklahoma and Indian Territory with Rush Creek inundating Ninita and Main Street water depths.
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