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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1902
Page
6
A reader reports Doan's Ointment relieves itching from eczema and skin irritation after other remedies failed. Zimmerman & Co. drug store sold it, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo sole agents. User urges others to try and trust the product.
Paris reports Colonel Arthur Lynch will go to London next week and attempt to take a seat in the House of Commons despite treason charges. warrants are with London police. Also noted: Chisago Teamsters' Strike Off. Chicago ends a two week dispute with a partial victory for teamsters as packers agree not to discriminate. Atlanta primary returns incomplete with ticket slate for governor and state officials. Pittsburg case over Magee estate unsettled. Dr Browning seeks huge medical fee. Also ads and notices about John Robison's Circus and patent medicines.
Richard L. Morrison was ordered quarantined by Health Officer Lehr during a smallpox scare. He left town one night, a warrant was issued for his arrest, and he was arraigned before Mayor Smith. Pleading guilty, Morrison paid the minimum $25 fine to uphold Health Board orders.
Struck saltwater at about 2100 feet during a Thursday morning drill on the Bell land. Water entered the well near 100 feet per hour. Stockholders met to decide whether to deepen the well or plug and shoot where oil showed last week. Drilling paused for a few days as Wooster Oil and Gas Co plans to bring in ES Fennell.
E Landes of Dalton visited home over Sunday. J D Zook traveled to Barberton for legal business last Saturday. Wilson Kindig and sister visited their sister at Leroy last Sunday. Mrs Beechy visited daughter Mary at Smithville last week. H A Mowery of Wooster established lines to tracts north of town on Monday. People await free delivery arriving July 1.
On Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs Cass on Bowman street the Karl Mery circle was organized. Sixteen attended. total membership 26 or more. Rev Adams chaired. committees formed. weekly papers to report. Merz pupils invited to join. small dues to support meetings. Members urged to invite others and honor Merz through programs and activities.
A message from Tate announced the death of Mrs Katharine Laubach at 2:30 p.m. at the home of Rudolph Laubach in South Bend, the felon of Mrs John Horn and Mrs Fret Tischer. Remains were brought to Wooster for burial, following her seventh year.
Former Fort Wayne resident Mrs Bolen died Wednesday at home 1523 Wearberry Street after a long illness of cancer. Born in Wooger she lived in Fort Wayne for almost ten years and taught in Fort Wayne Schools. Surviving are her husband and three sons Frank Gerald and Rich Boban. Brothers Frank D Smyser and sister Mrs Alice Mary Smyser also survive.
A local resident D Scott Cutrin of Loganton Pennsylvania endorses Minute Cough Cure for coughs colds croup throat and lung trouble. The testimonial claims the remedy is safe and quickly stops violent cough attacks, with doctors arriving soon after outbreaks.
London reports on a sweeping all British shipping merger appear speculative and driven by a press agenda. Lord Strathcona, Canadian subsidies, and Rothschild’s potential backing receive no solid confirmations, while Morgan interests remain unconcerned by the chatter about a proposed shipping alliance. Meanwhile a Times correspondent lauds Michael Henry Herbert as a trusted, history-light diplomatist appointed as British ambassador to the United States.
General Christian De Wet spoke to inmates at the concentration camp on Vredefort Road, urging burghers to demonstrate to Britain that Boers are capable colonists as hostilities end approaches. His wife will join him here. London reports government talks with Dr Kuyper aim to smooth the return of Boer delegates, citing Kruger's age and frail health as factors.
June reports describe Fifth Cavalry grave desecration in Kangonan Riyal province and abduction of officers and prominent locals by ladrones. Escapees reach Morang. pursuit by American troops continues near Negros and Lanas. Court martial at Catbalogan drills Lt. F Glenn on alleged water cure. defense argues non cruelty and police use. Also noted are advertisements for liver pills and Boschee's German Syrup amid wartime unrest.
The Voice Board of Control selected R. K. Shaw editor in chief and Edmond Lucas manager for the next year. Lucas, the first baseman, was laid off due to a broken finger likely from the game with Hiram. Nei d 6y to hold first base in upcoming games. The junior oratorical contest is scheduled for Saturday night, June 14.
June term of the Tintariot court opens with cases including Burglar Jim Anderson and his accomplice Everett Roby. Roby was captured in February at Moultrie by Alliance's chief of police. Anderson, once Wooster resident, was arrested near Johns town after courting a local resident's daughter. Safe cracking tools found on both men.
Samuel Palmer of Lodi died Sunday under suspicious circumstances after illness late Saturday night. He had recently moved, bought a home in his wife’s name, and an embalmed body awaits investigation as authorities review the events surrounding his death and the delayed funeral.
The I. R. K. will attend memorial services at Mansfield Sunday. Ashland and Crestline companies will also be present.
The Pennsylvania railroad warns shippers that starting June first charges will apply to cars detained beyond four days. The notice warns it could disrupt coal shipments and threaten the livelihoods of those busying coal and shipping it, amid expectations of reduced demand and coal shortages.
Sentel Loudanville was arrested last week on charges of attempting to assault 10 year old Bessie Dolly. He was arraigned before Judge Campbell and pled guilty, receiving a five year sentence in the state penitentiary. Sentel is the son of Samuel Senter, who was killed years ago by a saloon employee.
Mrs J A Crowenn of Ulonajoharie New York says she suffered persistent dyspepsia with distress after meals and headaches until Hood's Sarsaparilla was taken. After use she could eat without distress and remains well, keeping the remedy on hand.
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills as a remedy for dyspepsia and digestive weakness, claiming they strengthen tone and build up the entire digestive system.
The Ohio State Board of Agriculture visited Wooster to inspect the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station and to confer with the Board of Control. They discussed new laws creating the Live Stock Commission and planned coordination with the station while Dr. Paul Fisher was named State veterinary surgeon. The Experiment Station Board planned a Dayton substation visit.
An advertisement claims neuralgia can be treated by Scott's Emulsion taken orally as nerve food while external liniments are only temporary. It promotes the product as feeding and strengthening nerves and offers a free sample to readers in New York.
Mr W V Young of 314 West Fifth Street Mansfield reports his severe headache and nervous fatigue improved after using Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills. He notes restless nerves became steady, his general strength returned and the relief was quick and lasting.
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