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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1899
Page
1
Fast black Diamond Dyes promise colors that never fade or crack and resist washing. Three kinds exist for wool cotton and silk or feathers all usable at home. The dyes claim simple use and the largest sales among dyes with guaranteed colorfast results.
A historic plan for a new American University building, known as the Hall of Government, seeks to place the institution among the world's great post graduate centers. The project, supported by prominent figures including Secretary Alger and Andrew Carnegie, is described as a monument to American genius. Debate rages over foreign policy figures and American involvement in the Philippines, with opinions split on leadership, party dynamics, and the role of the press in shaping public sentiment.
Three Kennedy siblings separated in childhood learn their mother is alive and living in Canton. Joseph Kennedy, from Dansville, finds his sister Mary A Kennedy through a newspaper notice. The siblings plan to visit their mother at 617 Sandal Street, Canton, with hope that their stepfather, thought dead, remains alive. The reunion unfolds after decades of mystery and travel.
Washington's Birthday is celebrated with a yearly banquet forming the Weddington Banquet Club under Grand Army of the Republic and Woman's Relief Corps. The event served as a house warming for Comrade A R Boffenmyer and wife, with officers elected and a full menu and program including toasts and Washington invocations.
Workmen cleaning the court house ceiling Thursday uncovered a large plaster patch from a year ago that held a Lincoln portrait with cherubs and flowers. Artist M S Nachtrieb redid the decorations to resemble the original, creating a bold relief patch that stands out unless repainted.
The Republican reports A A Gelrg ey’s drilling outfit, set up on Andrew Hranstetter’s land west of the tile plant, sunk two feet with shale. Gelrg ey predicts Berea sand at 510 feet and plans a prolonged pumping effort to remove water and allow oil to flow, aiming for a major test in Wayne County.
The Century Club met at Dr. Todds with Prof F M Webster presenting a paper titled The Mississippi River. It covered river forms and channels, explains floods, and the levee system. It noted delta navigation by Captain James Ends and irrigation ideas to reduce arid areas. An extra Washington meeting was set for Feb 28 at A W Blackburns.
Sheriff J. B. McCoy bans sales advertised for Saturday March 4 listing A R McClarran against P Kennedy et al with lots 648 and 649 on North Grant Wooster appraised at 460. Hazardev March 18 Samuel Harsh versus Geo Harsh et al 35 acres of land in Chuna township appraised at unknown.
A likely fatal assassination attempt targeted John Hefferman, former resident of Anderton, Ind., long a Wooster resident and foreman at the American Straw Board Company's plant. He was shot in the head as he made rounds early this morning.
Readers learn Hall's Catarrh Cure targets catarrh as a constitutional disease. Proponents offer 100 dollars for a cure with internally taken tablets and mucous surface action. Ely's Cream Balm promoted for catarrh and cold in head with testimonials and free trial size offer.
Fragmentary ad copy touts a bank backed insurance, urging letters to authority and promising cures for kidney stomach and rheumatism. Claims Wright's Celery product cures multiple ailments with a money back guarantee, urging readers to draft payments and back the bank.
A tense dispute on West Henry Street centers on Mr. Eberhardt insisting Ackerman leaves the home. Mrs. Eberhardt confirms stress over taxes and misused fragment incidents while defending her children and noting repeated requests for Ackerman’s removal. Police intervened to calm the scene as neighbors witnessed the family crisis.
William Jennings Bryan, noted silver advocate and anti expansionist, passed through Wooster last evening. He spoke with locals, read a volume on silver standard, and praised Dr Scovel and Andrew Carnegie. Bryan appeared well and cordial, chatting with clergy and others and encouraging listeners to his views.
C. V. Hard and Capt. F. C. Gerlach report letters from Hun J. A. McDowell supporting legislation to reimburse Army and Navy personnel for medical expenses incurred during leave or furlough in the recent war. He notes a Wooster petition for Private William Ottsberry and shares a draft bill authorizing Treasury reimbursement, with caps by local rates and a two year filing deadline.
McClarran Probate Judge Creriette HK notes Mower widow of Meter Mowrer elected under will. Michael Scotp guardian of Manals McConkey filed inventory. Maurer executrix of Jos H Maurer fired inventory and appraisement. Kean assignee of Huffman filed to sell personal property retail. Baughman filed exceptions to account of Smith administrator of David Baughman. Hearing March 13. Van Nostran administrator of E A Brown filed second partial account. Hasring April 7. Zimmerman executor of Elizabeth Bienneman filed inventory and appraisement. Pechantz fled appraisement for execution against Hadolph Graber. Will of Hannah Herbert probated. Spooner attorney for legatees filed to require Sands executor of Harrison Webb to file additional bond of 10000. Blankenborn administrator of Erma Blankenborg filed first general account. Hearing April 7. Rough administrator of Nancy Larwilt filed third and final account. Hearing April 7. Mower appointed executor of Peter Mowrer without bond. Alexander Mackey adjudged insane. Strow administrator of Apual Rieder filed to distribute notes. Hearing March 6. Dannemiller assignee filed schedule of debts and liabilities. Warner administrator of Mary Ruber retained order of sale. Confined and deed ordered. Sossbach Painter of Chester township adjudged an impede. Samuel Hatchard guardian bond 2600.
A testimonial from Mrs. Lucy McNult of Brush Valley Pa praises Celery King for nerves and health, noting improved sleep and complexion after use. The ad lists 20c and 50c packages and a wide network of county agents across multiple towns including Wooster Congress Golden Corners Blackleyville Shreve Jud Hoak West Lebanon and Marshallville.
A garbled OCR passage discusses assistance, diet, and seasonal effects on vigor and energy. It references temperature, sun, fatigue, and impurities, with unclear names or events, yielding a partial, scattered historical newspaper fragment.
The Board of Education employed the summer term teaching staff for three months. George Melilinger Jennie Ajxer Ella Rhoades Emma Oldroyd Jennie Raub Emult Sadie Griffith Charles Faht Clell Langell and S. M. Moore will each receive 25 dollars per month.
The Sugar Creek Township Board of Education lists summer term teachers by district with months and monthly pay: Hattie Fletcher 23 months at 20, Glyde Baird 234 months at 8, Gay M McDowell 214, Aug Dendrook 23 months at 260 for year, J G Kanzen 23 months at 20, Ameiia Budd 25 months at 22, Ella Messner 2 months at 7 50, Kimt Katzen 2 months at 25, Alma McDowell 24 months at 20, Ora Schlaffy 24 months at 24.44. The board voted to purchase 10 for each district. Also includes an ad for Chamberlain's Pain Balm from Latpah & Boyd.
Mrs. Wan H Lehe of Chester Township and Frederick Brand of Wooster are among those noted in funeral notices. The piece lists three elderly individuals and references their passing along with brief biographical detail.
Multiple short notices report deaths and funeral plans in Wooster and nearby towns. John Helfrick a 40 year old baker formerly of Wooster died in Cleveland with services at St Mary's Church. John Qalney Adsmea Houston known as Woolney Houston died at 70 in Mazilion, with funeral from the train at Wooster. Mrs Mary Sheppard, age 88, died after ice accident and was interred at the cemetery. other notices detail local residents Frederick Brand, Mrs Nancy Lehr, and Mrs Morgan Taggart deaths, with funeral details and interments.
From Friday's Daily Me age celebrating William Beresford's birthday. About 35 friends gathered at East Liberty Street for games and refreshments. A cake walk rewarded couples including George Faber and Artie Faber, Florence Jones and die Schogle, Mrs. Wm Jones and James Will, Henry A. Haller and J. Beresford. judges were Mrs. Wm Beresford and others.
John Mowery of North Grant Street petitions Wayne County Court of Common Pleas for divorce from Mrs Prose Molery alleging gross neglect of duty and desertion, adultery with married men of Wooster. He claims he remained faithful and asks for dissolution of marital obligations.
Community report details a runaway team that burst through town as a farmer left his work. Wagons and buggies were damaged near stores, horses unharmed but a wagon wrecked. Local residents, including J K Hoff visiting Cleveland, are noted in short town notices. A separate item mentions a fugitive rag peddler Zereneman, whose disappearance left creditors owed totals around 3600 to 700. A warrant issued. search focused on Cleveland.
A brief, somewhat cryptic obituary note from Zanesville references the men who invented angel food cake, mentioning a Porter figure and a claim about blaming angels, with unclear attribution and dates.
A health note argues rising heart troubles among Americans stem from weak digestion and stress, not only organic disease. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe, effective aid after meals, claiming regular use can cure most stomach-related heart issues, and lists purchase details and a free booklet offer.
A false alarm at 8:25 this morning sent students scrambling from Paisly Sat high school. Janitor Thomas Ammon accidentally rang the gong, triggering an excited but orderly evacuation. Some boys briefly lingered outside, a few girls sprained ankles reported while others recounted minor amusing incidents from the stairwell dash.
Orrin Dasthimer continues ill with inflammatory rheumatism and is confined to bed. Y M C A leader Prof Seelye spoke on Christian Citizenship while Prof Compton plans full return. President Scoyel returned from Dundee after a lecture and sermon. Missionaries and students hosted a social with multi language items. Mrs Hanman Herbert's will leaves one third of real estate proceeds to Louis Berbert and rest to six heirs. John G. Hall named executor.
An old style foot powder promises to cool tired swollen feet ease pain from tight shoes and bunions. It claims relief for burning sweating and blisters with a trial package offered free by Allen 8 Olmsted LeRoy New York and sold everywhere for 2 cents.
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