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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1902
Page
2
The ad promotes Scott's Emulsion as a cure for scrofula causing neck sores in children and claims the product prevents consumption, urging readers to request a sample from Scott & Burton at 409 Pearl Street, New York.
William Klump of Lowell is jailed after sheriffs custody, amid reports he may have mailed deadly powders to kill his wife Ada Klump. Motive linked to a rival woman and marriage plans. investigation cites cold-blooded crime in Michigan.
An advertisement frames Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for lame back and kidney, liver and bladder troubles. It claims wide testing and offers a free sample bottle and a book by mail to readers who write. It urges readers to determine if they have kidney or bladder trouble.
Westminster Memorial Chapel in Wooster hosted a near capacity dedication service on Wednesday evening confirming the church as the first in the Greater Wooster build project. President Louis Holden presided as Dr Henry Minton delivered the sermon from Hebrews 13 4 praising Jesus Christ as the timeless savior and example of service. A debt free dedication followed with notable attendees including Rev C K Compton Rev and Mrs RB Donaldson and several board trustees.
London’s Mr Fr. H Lemare, famed pipe organist, has accepted the organist post at the Carnegie Institute. Pittsburgh President Holden seeks to secure this distinguished artist for a recital in the new Memorial chapel, offering the public a chance to hear a world renowned performer.
Adbert Saul hosted a friendly East Henry Street party with a nice supper and varied games. Guests included Nellie Miller Blanch Oswald Isabelle Beckler Nellie Franks Ruth Greenawalt Harriet Snyder Mabel Guerne Hazel Long Bessie Weiser Hazel O Miller da Graber Hazel Mildred Feightner Routaon Epes and others. Mrs Frank Horn’s home hosted music pupils and a ladies quartet. Mr E P and Anna Osborne hosted a small gathering with refreshments. Kappa Alpha Theta will visit Miss Mary Sanborne on North Market Street for St Patrick's Day. Mrs D Landis held a pleasant surprise gathering on North Bever Street. Mrs A S McClure invited guests for a visit with Miss Gifford. Invitations for fourteenth March issued for Rowman Street.
In a Wooster shop on a Friday afternoon the apprentice Bert Filson fainted into a trance after barber Bob Wilson claimed he would put him to sleep. Bert lay still as others teased, woke briefly, then returned to sleep until supper time. He later said he was merely sleeping and would not attempt such a thing again.
A discussion notes hesitations in recommending remedies. mentions a well known bakery and Peterstown. describes giving medicine to children when troubled with a cough. asserts a best cough medicine for a child and cautions about safer options.
A garbled report discusses medical or health concerns in a male or female body, mentioning complexion, bowders, impur Bee Prem, and a pattern of treble troubles. It notes a hearty condition once the cause is removed, with the subject feeling better now than years ago and references a final pall.
A fragmented notice touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy after a cold, claiming strong protection against pneumonia. It mentions sellers Laubach and Boyd and Zimmerman & Co and urges consumers to refuse substitutes. The text references unnamed local firms and an emphasis on preventative use.
An old ad copy touts Boschee's German Syrup as a remedy for severe coughs and lung troubles. It promises tissue relief, reduced inflammation, easier expectoration, and better sleep, urging readers to obtain it through药stores and a Green's Almanac.
De Witts Hazel Salve claims to cure piles instantly avoiding dangerous operations. It also treats scalds burns wounds bruises sores and skin diseases with warnings to beware of counterfeits. Sold by Immerman & Co. Also promoting a headache remedy Clinic Heart Tone and Heather preparations with one-trial bottles advertised at ten cents through apothecaries.
The University defeated Company D last night by a score of W to 18. Local notes include real estate transfers, board appointments, and community events across Wooster, Holmes County, and surrounding towns.
Mrs Emma A Lisle 38 dies suddenly at her farm home two miles south of the city while her husband J D Lisle was away to Williams county. Heart disease listed as cause. Survived by husband and six children. youngest eight months. Funeral Friday at Morrland church with service at 10 am and interment at Morrland.
Portland reports a strong Pacific Northwest telephone systems combine forming with lines radiating from Portland. Participating firms include Columbia Telephone of Portland Independent Telephone of Seattle Spokane Dal les Zeuffert Condon company Independent of Salem Forest Grove and McMinnville. Northwestern Telephone of Youngstown controls the merger aims to run into towns across Oregon Washington likely Idaho Montana.
Professional cards advertise attorneys at law in Wooster Ohio. Smysers Martin L and associates list offices near Harding & Co hardware store and Merchant's Emporium. Newkirk is also named as attorney at law in Jackson Block, Wooster.
Tks Topr of vd Resid 150 W Liberty 8 ces Andence-eS. Ay Wooster Phone 292 My DR JOS H TODD Office Days Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays Friday DR JAMES G TODD Office Hours 11 to 4 p.m Sundays excepted Dr Jos H Todd will make visits only in consultation or emergencies and Bev James C Todd will attend to all calls.
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