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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1902
Page
5
An Atlanta based advertisement extols a blood poison cure claiming it banishes the contagion permanently. It warns the disease can linger after outward signs vanish and asserts Mercury and Potash treatments fail. The copy promotes a free booklet and the product Swift’s Specific Co, Atlanta, GA.
Advert says sleeplessness fuels nervousness and promotes weak health. It touts Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills as gentle, soothing, and effective for natural sleep and renewed strength. A Wooster Ohio resident testimonial credits nerves stabilization and better rest to the medicine. Pack shows price 60 cents and Buffalo company imprint.
George A. Blakely of Doylestown Wayne county, while visiting his brother in law Rep R A Pollock, was found unconscious at the Union Depot with ten cents and a .115 roll missing from his pocket. Police say he likely wandered into dangerous areas where he was drugged and robbed during a night out. he woke at the station after a struggle.
At the west side fruit stand Peter Zarlengo duels with Jobo Bartholmeo from Italy over orange eating. Bartholmeo claims fifteen, eats the last orange in ten minutes, and refuses further rounds, leaving Zarlengo liable for the fruit.
Company D defeated the University 80 to 25 in a hard fought game. Reddick starred for Company D with Begg scoring for the University. Absence of McConnell hampered the University. Lineups listed with players including Kester Reddick Begg and Weaver. Referees alternating were Gasque and Brown.
Obituary notes report the sudden death of George St Kurtz, 36, Cleveland city treasurer, from perforation of the retentions amid typhoid fever, with survivors including his wife Jodi Bawa, and mentions of other mourners. Additional items note the death of Miss Bertha Matretuanad, age 24, near Mt. baton, and the passing of Mr Cumberland, Abraham Housekeeper, and others with funeral details and interment in Wooster cemetery.
The splendid work of Dr King's New Life Pills is daily coming to light. No such grand remedy for liver and bowel troubles was ever known before. Thousands bless them for curing constipation, sick headache, biliousness, jaundice and indigestion. Try them. 25¢ at Laubach & Boyd's drug store.
A Chicago Medical Society symposium warns that rapid eating and scattered meals threaten widespread ulcers in Americans. Doctors Davis Jr Evans Herrick and Andrews urge public reform, noting danger to both men and women from lunch hour haste and irregular eating patterns. They promote Dr Caldwell's Syrup Peppermint as a remedy for gastric distress.
Washington dispatch reports General Chaffee confirming Lucban the noted Filipino general was captured on the 22nd. Lieutenant Stibler of the Twenty second Infantry secured the capture. The wire note arrives from February 26.
The Shreve News reports a Sunday morning incident at the W Ht Carl home where Mr and Mrs Carl, Ben Pocock, Lulu Shreve, and Charley became violently sick after eating salmon at Saturday supper. Mrs Carl fainted at the foot of stairs, others collapsed, Dr Hague diagnosed poisoning. Four diners were not affected and all afflicted have since recovered.
Marshal Lerner learned of several poisoned dogs roaming Say ward streets. He enlisted city dog catcher Andrew Orion to recover carcasses and bury them in the canine cemetery. Owners of prized dogs fear the poisoner's arrest and plan to offer a reward if caught.
Meas Haler Keys W Atreig Chesrowne from Shreve and electrician Mo Chesrowe of Pittsburg surveyed the Wooster to Mintasfeld route for an electric railway. Preliminary plans show a line from Wooster to Shieve By Vrarne Lakeville then toward Loudonville, with Lakeville and Mansfield as alternate segments. Franchising opposition and power needs may leave Loudonville bypassed. nine workers would be needed to operate the test year and supply construction materials.
The MFE church will hold services at the armory during April while extended repairs to the church are contemplated.
A rear rectory window showed removed putty on Wednesday morning, and authorities believed a burglar tried to enter but fled when a dog barked. Mrs. Stauffer, wife of the rector, was shaken by the find but concluded mischievous boys had removed the putty.
Twenty five Akron members of the Brotherhood of Railway Truthmen traveled in a special A and C tram car to Orrville on Sunday February 23 to initiate 11 new members. They were met at the train by locals, escorted to lodge rooms, and hosted to a substantial dinner. After the initiation the Akron group returned home at 4:25 PM, thanking Orrville for courtesies shown.
Fragmented OCR text praises Dr King's New Discovery for consumption and asthma. It claims the remedy cures many diseases, removes a hindrance to doctors, and is effective for grip and related ailments, though the legible parts are garbled and contain promotional language.
Neighbors surprised Mrs Kep pel at her home and joined in a warm visit. Tonquin club dance at Miller's hall drew 55 couples with Canton Orchestral Club providing music. Invitations issued for a Bloomington musicale. A surprise party honored Frank Thompson. Thursday club meeting featured papers on the Vedas and a historical novel. An afternoon party hosted by Mrs Hills featured decorations and refreshments. Fred Hofstetjies and Anna Von Gunten wed at the bride's home. A large surprise party at Mrs Jesey McClurran's home included music and refreshments. The German Evangelical church circle held an anniversary meeting. Announcement of Miss Florence Peckinpaugh's engagement to Mr Ralph Knot with ceremony at the bride's parents' home. The wedding included musical interludes and a reception, pairing Miss Peckinpaugh with Mr Root of Browning Engineering.
In the armory Friday night a tight basketball contest ended 22 to 12 with Company D defeating a University representative team. The game kept spectators engaged from start to finish as both sides battled for control.
In Paris on February 28 1909 Panama Canal stockholders voted to postpone entering any agreement with the United States for the present. They vowed to seek to keep the concession for France and reassess future talks.
In Bombay on March 3 Abdul Aziz Ben Peysul, descendant of the Wa habi rulers, with about 2000 men, captured E'Riad by night assault. He killed the city governor and 80 retainers, the garrison surrendered, and Abdul Aziz Ben Feysal’s forces entered. The Wa habi dynasty aims to overthrow Ibn Rashid and seize Nejd, with many tribes joining the banners.
A Chicago bankruptcy case sees the Surety Guaranty and Trust Company placed in receivership after assets of about one thousand dollars were found. Wells M Cook acts as receiver. In Kansas City General Frederick Funston departs for New York and then Washington to report to the War Department after reporting full recovery from recent surgery.
March 1 report says the president signed the relief bill for Jefferson College in Tennessee and a separate measure compensating owners for property taken by U S military in the Civil War. Paris Texas reports Dr B F McCursten was shot and killed by A W McComas who used a shotgun and is jailed awaiting statement.
In Washington on February 28 Senator McLaurin and Senator Tillman were censured by the Senate. The majority report of the committee considering their case was adopted and they are declared to be no longer held in contempt of the Senate.
State lawmakers prepare a bill to set pay for justices of the peace with Cincinnati leaders at 2500 dollars plus 800 for clerks. Lower grade rates would target rural township justices at about 3100, but the plan faces strong opposition.
Mr John B. France of 62 South Walnut Street reports severe backache and kidney trouble improved after using Dean's Kidney Pills from Zimmerman & Company. His wife Mrs France also benefited. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo sole US agents. Remember the name Dean's.
The ad promotes Scott's Emulsion as a medicine that improves taste and strengthens a weak stomach, claiming it helps put flesh on a thin person and improve overall flesh without being flabby. It urges regular dosing to achieve better nourishment.
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