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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1903
Page
2
Special to The Republican reports Elmeneth the Moorish war minister lost 6,000 men in a battle at Ammerinna against Moroccan rebels. The June 20 dispatch notes heavy casualties as forces clash amid ongoing hostilities.
Wayne County records list numerous transfers including Rachel Momaw to Maria Orr Brenneman for 33 acres in Greene township and Samuel Horst to William Horst for 18 acres in Barnham township. Other entries include parcels in Orrville Milton East Union Sugar Creek and Franklin townships with prices ranging from 165 to 6800 dollars. An administrator deed records 128 acres in Franklin township, and a quit claim covers undivided half of 21 acres in Saltcreek township.
The board of library trustees voted Friday evening to buy the Larwill lot at West Larwill and North Market for the Cuarnese free library. The 105 by 180 foot parcel would keep the Larwill mansion, with Mr Larwill expected to move the house to Laws street front. One member reportedly voted yea to make the action unanimous but urged minutes show he opposed the location.
Catarrh cannot be cured locally as disease seats are unreachable. Internal remedies are required. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. It claims to be a regular prescription from a top physician and uses oats and blood purifiers to treat the mucous linings. Testimonials offered, price two dollars, available from druggists.
Rev David Collins and family guests at Ed Pinkerton home. Mrs Eckert and children visit Wayne county relatives. Creston council paves main street from Erie rail to Medina line. Numerous accidents, thefts, and court actions reported including a wreck near the station, a poisoning beagle, and disorderly conduct arrests. Community updates on deaths, births, school actions, and local business notes.
George Schaub of New Lebanon Ohio, a Volkszeitung reader, bought Chamberlain Pain Balm for his wife who had eight weeks of torment in her back. After several days she felt renewed and with the contents nearly used, the pain vanished and she could resume duties. He urges others to consider the remedy.
The CA & C Railroad installs a telephone at the Pennsylvan ia depot yard and another in Akron offices to speed interstate communications. Yardmaster Emerson can converse with officials directly without telegraph, signaling a rapid, satisfactory experiment likely to expand. The Wabash Ohio line adds similar extensions, with telegraph messages possible while the phone line is in use.
Plain township schools held commencement exercises Friday evening before a large audience. Graduates were E Jennie Hiner Nellie France and Emerson Miller. Miss Edna Zigler was in charge of teaching and Rev S E Neikirk gave the address. Music was provided by a quartet and an octette.
A fragmented advertiser note urges purchase of Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy to protect families while traveling. It claims near certainty of cure and promotes stock for both children and adults, noting availability through local sellers.
The Republican reports a deadly collision at Raymond Iowa on June 19 in which four trainmen three tramps two passengers and a mail clerk died. Two others were seriously injured when an Illinois Central passenger train collided with a freight train.
The Allied Agricultural workers of the state concluded their Friday meeting with a Thursday banquet enjoyed by many attendees. The closing program featured Dr W I Chamberlain on Ohio and Her Farmers Institutes, Hon E Cromley on legislation affecting agriculture, Hon W W Miller on state relations to agriculture, and Prof John Hamilton with suggestions for Farmers' Institute workers.
Former Lieutenant Governor Alan Jones of Youngstown attended the Ohio State Horticultural Society event. John Begg, president of the Ohio association of farmers' institute workers, spoke on agricultural work. A general meeting reviewed all phases of the workers' program and Friday afternoon included a station exam.
A pupils recital featured a flowing program led by Mr. Harry Sweeny with pieces including Santa Claus Visit and Have Yeaver Oh Haste Thee Sweet. Performers listed include Eva Fom Belle Dyean Tree Joe Herman Swag Mary Scott WH Neidhauer Bleda quartet Vieux Temps Miss Houston Eventide Strelestki Anna Diehla Paderwski Nelle Smith Dudley Buck Sax acts and violin by Miss Houston with Mrs Sweeny and others.
In the providence of God our esteemed comrade Moore has been taken from our midst. The Kieffer Circle Ladies of A. Rus pay tribute to his memory and extend heartfelt sympathy to his bereaved wife and friends in their sorrow and affliction.
An old advertisement extols Kedol Dyspepsia Cure as the remedy for stomach issues and overall health. It asserts the stomach governs mind and body strength, promises relief from appetite loss, nervousness, headaches, bad breath, sour risings, and dyspepsia, and claims the product is sold widely.
The wedding of Mabel Dalton daughter of Mr and Mrs Dalton of Wooster to Chloe Gemi of Orrville occurred Saturday evening with about 100 guests in a United Presbyterian church ceremony. The service used ring vows, Mendelssohn music, and daisies and ferns framed the alcove where the couple exchanged vows. A pink and white bridal collation followed in the dining rooms. Gifts ranged from linen and glass to a dining room set and a bedroom suite. The couple departed for a western trip and will reside in Curvalle after September 1.
The Detroit Evening Journal reports Col Hard of Wooster Ohio who led McKinley’s Own in the Spanish War came to Detroit to consult with the local Army of Santiago convention committee. He was named chief of staff for the July 17 parade and will help host about 38 000 to 40 000 veterans including Generals Shafter Chaffee Bates Young and Kent.
A farewell gathering at the Christian church on June 31 will include all town preachers and others. Brother Spayd departs July 1 for missionary work in South Africa at Cape Colony. Wishing him a safe and prosperous trip.
Mrs Sadie Cotterman divorced wife of Charles A Cotterman motor man on the Canton Akron line was arraigned before Mayor Bell on a charge of disorderly conduct. She sought possession of her children, refused to leave town, and faced a possible 30 day Canton workhouse sentence with a $2 fine and costs, which could be suspended if she departed within one hour. Relatives fear insanity and consider hospital commitment.
West Salem reports from June include Rev Park W Taylor and others attending the State Sunday School convention in Portsmouth, with praise for the event. The Congress township Sunday School convention is set for June 28 at the Evangelical church. Children and adults participated in the M E church observance of Children's Day with a large audience and commendable performances. Presbyterian and Evangelical schools will hold Children's services next Sabbath. the Presbyterian at 10:30 AM, the Evangelical in the evening. Miss Mary E Morn and Miss Lydia Strenich of Lorain public schools are home for summer vacation. A R Fahrman, advance agent for the Blind Trio Concert company, is home briefly with his family. Mrs A B Sanders and Mrs C C Lowe have returned after a two week Mississippi visit with husbands working in lumber camps. Dr Aldrich of Cleveland visited to see Mrs Henry Shreffer, said to be seriously ill for months. A052
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