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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1903
Page
2
A stubborn cold or bronchitis yields to Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil, which provides soothing relief after a few days of persistent use. When waking stuffed and coughing, a dose offers immediate relief that cough syrups often fail to give. The emulsion soothes the throat and bronchial tubes. order Scott & Bowes extracts in New York.
Colubus February 2 The Beal Local Option law faces a federal and state constitutional challenge filed in Guernsey County. The Ohio bar argues it violates the fourteenth amendment by favoring liquor producers and lacking uniform application. The brief contends the law grants the attorney general sweeping powers while denying licenses, and that the policy of remedies does not render the law unconstitutional. It cites precedent on conditional effect laws and uniform enforcement.
Dated entries show numerous quit claim style notices and parcels in Wayne county townships including Wooster Shreve Wasp and Savarcreek. Names such as Hartanigh Shichler Pinklevetal Dalton Bowers Weaver and Serfies appear with parcel numbers and prices ranging from 125 to 1425 dollars.
A dispatch from city officials states that Whittlesy of Vichter has been appointed adjutant for the Board of Control at the Oh Vat Tro Experiment Station. The governor now names him for a full term of four years and six months.
Special to The Republican Knoxville Tenn reports a spread in rails wrecked a fast passenger train on the Chainnat Southern near Li mor Caty Tenn today. The train went over a 20 foot embankment and was burned. Enyanett Bible Maal Clerk Tucker and Porter Best were hosted. Twenty four others were invited.
A Pittsburg Dispatch dispatch notes prominent Wooster society figure Mrs Thaw and her daughter Miss Thaw visiting Washington with Lord Yarmouth and associates. Report covers social events, hosted gatherings at British embassy, and speculation on upcoming marriage amid pressure from Metropolis press.
Orrville community notes mixed with names and events. Several residents, including Mrs S Thomas and Mrs Caroline Sheppard, are mentioned alongside visits from Rev Boory and George Schultz. Health updates include Miss Maud Lehman and Miss Grace Lehman ill with pneumonia and Mrs A R Williams recovering from tonsillitis.
A garbled list of local names and events describes Wooster area activity from visits to Columbus and Toledo to store openings, family updates, and church or civic notices. It mentions Miss Emma Saal, Mrs. Carter, Mr. Ve Carron, and others in a mosaic of small town snippets.
Amid chaotic dispatches a sensational report claims five hundred Imperial troops were ambushed by rebels in Yeng Wing pass, Kwangsi, with all combatants said killed. The item appears among a jumble of local notes, visits, and business moves from Wooster and Massillon, reflecting a broad late February scene.
Fragmentary text mentions Millersturg and Helmes Cenite with vague references to plans and public input. Reading is incomplete but implies a local development or community proposal and scheduling concerns. No clear dates or outcomes are discernible from the readable fragments.
An 19th century Gazette advert recounts a patient recovering from rheumatism after using Pain Bam, promoted as a guaranteed cure bought from a pressman connected to Astecille Gazette. It also mentions Foley’s Honey and Tar in a separate cough remedy for a child, urging readers to refuse substitutes.
An old advertisement extols August Flower from Laubach & Boyd as a cure for hyppepsia and over complaint. It claims most Americans suffer these ailments with symptoms like sour stomach headaches and heartburn and promises relief after two doses for 25 or 15 cents.
Fragmentary OCR reads about an elegant machine and a new knife sharpening device from China. Mentions Wooster and a costly, fine piece of workmanship with obscure names and scattered phrases.
A report from the Upper Sandusky correspondent outlines Pennsylvania Northwest system plans affecting Bucyrus Crestline and Crestline plants. Four track route between Bucyrus and Crestline follows recent Short Line acquisition linking Columbus and Sandusky boosting Toledo-bound business and making Crestline a key Pennsylvania Northwest center. Separate notices promote Chamberlains Stomach Liver Pills and Ely's Liquid Cream Balm for catarrh and nasal relief, with testimonials praising Foley's Honey and Tar for a three month cold.
Special to THE KePL BICAN Cincinnati Feb 26 Fire in Pike 8 Opera House began around 1:30 am and spread across Vine Walnut Fourth and Baker streets. It was not controlled until about 9 am and remains burning. Over four hundred people suffered losses. Total damage estimated at over two million dollars. Two watchmen injured by falling walls.
Heavy rain and melting snow caused Killback and Applecreek to overflow Friday night. Flooded bottom lands south of the city and ditches turned to streams. Water intruded on Wooster Grass plant forcing an 80 hour suspension. Glass works hit by a lever break but pumps kept furnaces dry.
Local lodge issued invitations for the dedication of the Odd Fellows Temple and a banquet card for admitted guests. At Friday night’s meeting the lodge approved three candidates for upcoming degrees with a list of committee members for the dedication exercises.
Mrs Mary F Hageman seeks divorce from William Hageman after 24 years of marriage. They married in Medina on April 19 1875 and have three sons aged 24 to 14. She asks for the youngest’s custody, one fourth acre jointly owned in Barberton, alimony, and an injunction restraining him from visiting her home. Accuses husband of failure to support for seven years and of striking her on November 14 1902 with threats to kill.
In Ashland Friday Wooster Company D defeated Company E on Ashland floor by a decisive score. Kester and Redick led Wooster with strong shooting while Ashland struggled with passing and spacing. Officials Woolman and Healbert supervised a 20 minute half.
W C Myers has been named the Republican candidate for the office of President of the Council. The announcement signals a formal entry into the race, with Myers aiming to secure support from party members and voters in upcoming elections.
The sea e Wooster railroad was not running Saturday due to high heat and Coatest parties, causing limited service. Only later in the day did some trains operate. passengers from Ourtaloga were forced to return.
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