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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1902
Page
2
An advertisement claims back pain signals weak kidneys or liver and warns against neglect. It links fatigue, gloom, and despondency to organ problems, then features a testimonial from Mrs J N Perry of Pike Road Alabama praising Hood's Sarsaparilla for a sleepless night and restored energy.
An 19th century advertisement proclaims Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills cure kidney and liver troubles relieve the back and strengthen the whole system, promising renewed health through the patent medicine.
Prince Henry’s Washington visit culminates in a grand German embassy dinner with top officials and a massive display of local German enthusiasm as he prepared for a southern and western tour. A rainstorm ride with President Roosevelt followed, then a rush of domestic pension bills in the House before further international news from Manila and Cavite.
A crowded San Francisco gathering heard discuss a Boer meeting while denials surfaced on Rev Tsilka’s arrest in Constantinople. Reports also note a wave of local injuries and suicides, with weekly US and Canadian failure counts contrasted. Headache remedies from Chamberlain and Clinic appear in ads, as do cough and cold cures from Foley, Laubach Boyd, and Zimmerman.
Paterson New Jersey reports a fire three weeks prior followed by devastating floods. The Passaic River overran its banks inundating miles of riverfront, destroying homes, and forcing hundreds to evacuate. Authorities consider dynamite to divert water from a Spruce street raceway to protect mills and factories along the waterfront.
Reports claim Cham belain's Pain Balm provided instant relief after two nightly applications for rheumtism in the shoulder and thigh joint. Also advertised remedies include Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and bronchial issues, and Dean's Ointment for hives and instant relief at 50 cents.
The Funck Company No 53 Uniformed Rank Knights of Pythias hosted a grand inspection at the Pythian Castle Hall in Wooster with Major Edward Berne of Mansfield as guest inspector. Officers were installed, banquet served by Rathbone Sisters, and Judge Adair presided as toastmaster. The event, praised for drill and camaraderie, ended at midnight with a pledge of closer fraternal ties between Canton Wright and Funck Company.
The Convict's Daughter draws Wooster patrols month with a popular hit, and The Stetson Uncle Tom's Cabino was booked for March 27 after a two year hold. University lectures resume March 8 with noted talker Summegisis acho praised for stage presence and audience rapport.
Three Democrats seek council seats in the Third Ward A B Scobey F M Vanover and J M Gieter C W Kisling of the B and O. road runs in the Fourth Ward and John Schaad in the First Ward Waterworks trustee candidates include Wm Muschenich for the long term and D W Musselman for the short term J T Keister is the lone announced member for the Board of Education L B Bolus and R C Sweeney seek the office of justice of the peace without opposition Township nominees include FE A Manges Francis Kramer and J B Power for trustee with Chas Zaring Chas F Schoppe and Geo B Schmutz seeking the clerkship Assessors named John Reiman Thos Roberts Blab Purdy and C O Smith Constable candidate is John B Brown and John W Walters seeks another term in the Fifth Ward The campaign is not very warm yet the Third Ward council fight looms and township clerk and trustee contest will draw interest until nomination next week
A collage of old advertisements touts Krause's Cold Cure capsules promising 24 hour relief, Foley's Kidney Cure, Foley's Honey and Tar, Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, and Zimmerman's medicines. Testimonials claim cures for indigestion, stomach trouble, scalp conditions, and chronic ailments. Aug Flower and Dr Thomas' Eleo are also sales pitches with generic health claims.
Chester township Republicans will meet at the township house on March maybe 8 1902 between 1 and 3 PM to place in nomination candidates for the spring election. C. J. Berry committee man.
A.G. Smith of Plank and Gray's mill narrowly escaped severe injury when a kicking belt tore loose ligaments from his right limb after the belt grabbed him early Wednesday morning. Doctors estimate several weeks needed for healing. Local store and medical notices follow, including remedies from George W. Waitt and Chamberlate’s products.
Miss Grace Shakely a young domestic from Arckank caused a warrant for Henry Kocheiser of Bellville, Richland county, over a charge. He was later taken in custody in Wooster after she reported the matter to her parents and then decided to drop the case.
Rittman notes report John Derthie in Wooster attending to Murdock road case interests. Feigimor property sold to Quinby heirs, now occupied by L A McKae. Local moves include Wm Keefer to Canal, Israel Spade farm rented to M Curl, W Hylw moving to Easton. Fisher under Dr Cresista care. Washington entertainment by High School praised, especially Urilis by primary classes.
The Century Club meeting at Prof and Mrs Haupert’s home Tuesday featured Travelers’ Club members as guests. Prof F M Webstar opened with remarks, then a program including Longfellow readings by William J Strong, a Ladies Quartet, and multiple voice quartets. Rev Krupp and Miss Edniard Riggs assisted, with praise for Prof Strong’s natural delivery and the quartet performance.
The International Correspondence School with headquarters at Scranton Pa will open four branch offices in Wooster in the coming weeks. Mr Watterhouse head of the local school has been in Wooster arranging the setup. Branch will be led by Mr Crow who will relocate with his family around May 1. Watterhouse will advise part time and Mr Crow will devote full time to the cellty. The school boasts many students in and around Wooster.
Chippewa Lake correspondent reports a gas jet in Dundas and Huffman shop kept hot by a small flame. A Tac drilling machine was moved to R QO Wheeler's farm for an oil quest, as Medina Gazette notes.
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