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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1903
Page
2
An old advertisement urges readers not to buy inferior emulsion to save pennies, claiming Scott's Emulsion costs little more and delivers faster flesh recovery and strength. It promotes a free sample from Scott & Bowne, chemists, at 409 Pearl Street New York.
Special to THE REPORTICAN Springfield June 6 announced that John L Zimmerman will be a candidate for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination before the state convention.
Recent transfers of real estate in Wayne County list multiple warranty deeds and quit claim deeds. Names include Jacob W Welty Belinda E Welty L P Zimmerman John W Myers Benj Gerig John H Speicher and others with properties across Plain Greene Congress Wayne and Orrville townships and Wooster. Amounts range from 40 to 15 000 dollars and cover acres and lots in township subdivisions.
Benjamin F Zercher trustee files eighth accounts for Malinda Rhodes and Emanuel Jolliff estates with hearings set for July 3. Will probate for Cornelius Badger of East Union township. J J Frase executor of Michael Broxmans files first and final account, hearing July 3. James Brattin administrator for Catherine Brattin and Rebecca Martin files second accounts, hearing July 3. Emma Miller named administratrix with will annexed of Louisa Reamer. bond set at 500. Catherine Buchheit appointed guardian of George Adam Buchheit. bond 500.
An old advertisement touts Hall’s Catarrh Cure as effective because it reaches the blood and mucous surfaces through internal use. It insists local applications fail and asserts the remedy is non quack, prescribed by physicians, with testimonials available. It cites Toledo Ohio as a source and promotes blood cleansing bitters to refresh health.
Miss Lola Graber leaves for Ashland. Mrs. Myers visits from Atlantic City. George Lee recovers from illness. George Chaffee of Cleveland injured but leaving for home. 120th Regt reunion at Orrville draws veterans with Shieve chosen for next year. Teachers sought at the children’s home. Mayor Van Nest fines total $30 in May. Fire and police exam set for June 22. Local store owners expand bakery capacity. new weekly paper planned in Orrville. A train accident claim and court updates. Earhart barn burned. sewer petition anticipated. horse wrecks and a crowded horse sale. property sales in Burbank.
The condition of Mrs. A. Z. Thomas of Bloomington is greatly improved. She began to recover consciousness early in the week and has been fully cognizant since Wednesday. Recovery favorable if no complications arise, though memory remains temporarily impaired.
A promotional note urges families to buy Cham Colic Cholera and Diarrhan Remedy now to prevent nighttime trips to town. It markets the medicine as universally effective for bowel complaints in children and adults and lists druggists as sellers.
The city advances a water supply study for Clearcreek with Prof Bennett and Experiment Station experts to review. A test well near Clearcreek shows reddish clay, and deeper drilling may reveal a filtering layer. officials will test quality and supply before piping, aiming for cheapest, best delivery.
Rev J W Miler, former pastor at Applecreek German Lutheran church, was arrested by U S officers on a libelous letters charge linked to a local church dispute. Rev Geo W Hackett of the Presbyterian church had resigned after receiving insinuating missives signed as friend or parish member. Miler waived examination. case continued. he was released on own recognizance.
Mrs Harriet McCoy hosted a Progressive Farmers meeting at her home on May 28. The program covered civic topics including women’s suffrage, primate deception, and political ethics. Miss Maggie Stitt recited on Memorial Day and tributes were paid to late member Mrs Omas Keeney. A June 18 rally at Experiment Station grounds was proposed with speakers and music.
An advertisement urges using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to cleanse the stomach regulate the liver and bowels and claim a quick permanent cure. Sold by all druggists. 'dks The Kind You Haw 'Ata.
The Central Telephone Co. sued David Stinson in Wayne County Court of Common Pleas for $105 damages alleging malice in pulling down poles and wires while moving a house near Canaan. The company seeks to restrain him and associates from further harm to its lines as a house remains on the way and may cause additional damage. Judge Eason issued the restraining order to protect the company’s property.
H B Oden built an 82 foot derrick for deep drilling in Boydston land. Men with vast derrick experience say it is unmatched in the region. Engine room and big draws are ready. work gear to be in place by June. Wooster gentlemen exploring Kentucky oil territory received word from driller Wood Pennell that a strong vein of oil had been struck.
James Bevard and his son Charles L Bevard purchase Captain List's share of the Archer house hostel and will run it with List’s wife. List is in poor health and plans move to West Virginia. Sale aimed to avoid local option pressure. Bevard will discontinue the bar. Reported University of Wooster may have hotel interest.
The Rathbone Sisters held their final meeting with listed officers including Mrs Anng Saal M of T Mrs Haley Heas protector Nellie pate guard and Mrs Rickie Kettler among others noted in attendance Catherine Thomen mentioned.
Testimony pours in claiming Dr King’s New Discovery cures bronchitis and pneumonia. A patient from Bentervilla reports three years of bronchitis and ineffective treatments before using Diez King’s product and being cured. Other accounts praise similar relief from coughs, colds, and related respiratory ailments.
County commissioners wrap up the June session by approving a long list of payments for May improvements. Items include culverts, bridge decking, brickwork, lumber, surveying, road filling, janitorial services, and court house expenses across Wooster, Sugarcreek, Clinton, Greene, Franklin and nearby townships.
In Dalton on Monday the wets and drys were both disappointed by the local option results. Drys blamed church members for aiding wets while wets claimed a 40 to 50 vote lead had been expected. Rev BE Warner attended conference in Lodi. About forty or fifty women plan to attend the Woman's Missionary convention June 11 and 13 at the U P Church. Mrs. R. T. Stinson suffers lung trouble this week. Rev J G Madge and wife of Carrollton visit local friends.
In Wooster the wet side won by 124 after a sharp, hour long count. Total votes 1,617 with 864 wet and 740 dry. Ward results show First 816 wet 1817 dry, Second 197 182, Third 187 278, Fourth 214 149. Temperance advocates pressed petitions since December amid saloon opposition and a heated campaign.
Testimonial style ad claiming Dr Miles Restorative Nervine cured severe grippe related rheumatic and nerve pain and heart symptoms. The author praises relief after multiple doctors and medications, cites two testimonials from Fred Myers of Redfield SD and J W Golding Noblesville IN, notes antiseptic pills and a promise of a free book and availability from Dr Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind.
Attorneys McClure and Smyser along with W E Newbire Swartz and others announce legal services from Wooster Ohio. They list offices and hours, highlight patent work, estates, and corporate claims, noting registered patent attorney status and Washington connections.
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