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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1901
Page
7
Special to The Republican Wes Baden Indiana June The Mineral Springs hotel was destroyed by fire at an early hour this morning. Many guests escaped in their night clothes. None were burned seriously. The hotel was one of the best in the state and the income to Bem 100.
A stray shepherd dog arrived Sunday at S. H Billman’s Pittsburg avenue residence and stayed despite efforts to deter it. The animal acted oddly since Wednesday and showed hydrophobia symptoms this morning. Marshal Lerner ordered its destruction. Fifth ward dog assessor Thomas Roberts shot the dog to end the threat amid some resistance from a friend.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports from Columbus that the Pan American exposition will be a major event this season if plans proceed. State Senator Patterson. Governor Wash and staff. Major General Dick and Ohio National Guard. Ohio delegation. two legislative branches. and the Eighth Ohio regiment will share honors. The Eighth will camp in Toledo for three days and travel to Buffalo by water.
The State Board of Agriculture reports improving wheat conditions from 83 on May to 89 on June 1. Fly damage fears ease though a few counties report serious damage. overall prospects look good with strong, healthy plants and potential average yield, though total area is below average.
Call at Laubach and Boyd's drug store for a free sample of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They are an elegant physic that improves appetite strengthens digestion and regulates liver and bowels. Easy to take and pleasant in effect.
A historical ad style blurb extols Boschee's German Syrup as a cure for coughs colds and severe throat troubles claiming years of tested use two million bottles sold annually and US introduction in 1888. It notes three doses relieve ordinary cough and lists testimonials about kidney cure and cough remedies.
Gus Hofacre, an employee at Alcock Granite Works, suffered severe injuries Friday morning when his shirt sleeve caught in a polishing machine shaft. A fellow worker, Charles Shamp, stopped the machine. Hoffacre, though badly hurt, walked to the doctors’ office for treatment. the injured arm was the same one he carried when he served in the Philippines.
Townsend, superintendent of the Richland and Mahoning railroad, says he resigned after disliking the company’s methods and aims. He told Akron reporters that the A and M scheme sought Vanderbilt backing to block competition, but Vanderbilt interests refused to be bluffed and the plan seems unlikely to succeed. He also hinted he left because he did not please management, with erratic statements circulating.
The News Democrat interviews Stewart of Richoood and Mahoning who says he knows nothing of abandoning the project and surveying proceeds with vigor. Akron letter claims R. M. is Vanderbilt’s construction arm and outlines a trunk-line route from Pittsburg to Chicago via Nickle Plate Findlay Fort Wayne and Akron to Cairo and on to Pittsburgh.
The Farmers Association program at the Experiment Station on Saturday includes an afternoon session at 1 PM with music, introductions by the President, the Secretary's report, an outline of the Station's work by the Director and others, followed by a general discussion for questions on agricultural topics. Visitors are encouraged to attend.
On Thursday June 20 the Methodist church ladies will operate Keister Bros grocery store. Lady clerks serve all customers and deliver cash sales. Keister brothers donate 20 percent of all cash sales to reduce church debt. Regular prices apply. customers may pay more or buy large quantities. The ladies expect a big day.
Akron officials deny Richland and Mahoning will operate independently. They state the line is for construction pur poses and not for sustained independent service. The line is said to be tied to the Vanderbilt system and the Big Four, with R M Beenie reportedly in Vanderbilt employ.
During the Boer War English authorities called up Canadian Mounted Rifles for Transvaal clashes. After many served abroad only a few hundred returned home. In Quebec agents secured a unit to travel with Buffalo Bill's Wild West for two performances on Thursday June 27 at 2 and 8 pm rain or shine.
Special to Tas Republican reports Seville and surrounding areas hit by a sudden heavy rain between noon and 2 PM. The main street became a river for about two hours, first floors flooded, and a small stream transformed into a raging torrent, sweeping away small buildings. Damage estimated in the thousands.
Pomeroy Lamprecht Watson Ginn and Akins head the new electric railroad project surveying Wooster to gauge citizen sentiment. They report the line progresses and expect regular service between Wooster and Cleveland by early summer, after meeting local business leaders and visiting Creston.
Newark reports the National Guard Association of Ohio begins its 18th annual convention at the State Encampment grounds, opening at 10 am tomorrow with officers meeting under canvas for the first time. The life range will operate daily under Captain A B Peckinpaugh of Wooster.
Charles Simpson of Loudonville became violently ill after eating bologna from crackers purchased in town on Wednesday. A local physician administered an emetic, and he recovered enough to return home hours later. Authorities suspect the bologna contained poison.
Nancy J. Finney of Holmes County receives one half of her late husband pension under the March 3 1899 law. It allows a deserting husband’s wife to claim half the pension upon proof of desertion and no fault by the wife.
The Clapper Bag Factory will close on Saturdays during June July and August by adding more bands to operate the summer schedule to observe a Saturday holiday plan.
Frank Mason, a farmer near Jefferson, was badly stunned when his barn was struck by lightning Tuesday afternoon as he led his horse from a funeral. Found unconscious by his wife, Dr. E C Raudebaugh of Lattasburp, he remained in stupor for hours but was able to move about Wednesday morning.
The Pere Marquette passenger train struck a carriage at a crossing in Flint Michigan killing Major and Miss Buckingham of Flint and Miss Applegate of Adrian Michigan. The accident was witnessed by prominent locals and reported in the Flint paper.
The Brazil Democrat praises Rev Gregory, the young Presbyterian minister and Princeton graduate, for his second sermon delivered to a large, pleased audience. The report commends his smooth delivery, elegant language, graceful gestures, and the strong reception from listeners.
Governor Nagh's private secretary Fred N Sinks stated that several railroads have used color designations on trains for black and white passengers. After complaints by Ohio officials the railroads ordered removal of such signs within Ohio, and the indicators are now no longer displayed on trains entering or leaving the state.
Mt. Eaton resident Graber won the first bones valedictory and earned an honorable mention in mathematics at Heidelberg College, reflecting top performance in the school’s honors program.
An old promotional piece warns that the name Chase, once famous for Dr. Chase's Receipe Book, is now used by imitators to sell fake cures. It touts Dr. A W Chase Medicines Co and urges buyers to seek the genuine product with the proper initials and Buffalo, New York origin.
Genesee Pure Food Co. letter from LeRoy New York quotes Dr A Jackson praising Grain-O as a satisfactory substitute for coffee. The doctor notes prior use of real Java and Mocha but claims Grain-O tastes as good and is a preferred alternative in his household.
Canton News Democrat reports the resignation of Captain M A Fisher from command to become commissary of the right regiment, prompting a full officer reappointment for the company and the promotion of several non commissioned officers. Captain Fisher has received official notice of his resignation and new appointment.
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