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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1903
Page
2
A vintage advertisement promotes Scott's Emulsion as a nourishing food for mothers with poor health. It claims richer breast milk and stronger babies, urging mothers to use the product to help thin or weak babies become vigorous. © Scott & Bowne, New York.
Special to THE REPriise reports a head on crash 15 miles west of Omaha involving freight trains No 2 and No 27. Fireman Hayes was killed and five trainmen were injured in the collision.
A Baltimore and Ohio morning train was unable to run Thursday due to a broken engine. The problem was fixed with a replacement engine, allowing the train to depart in the afternoon and complete the round trip to Millersburg. Water levels along the route fell, reducing any danger.
The Baltimore and Ohio has added twenty five wide vestibulated coaches from Pullman, bringing total new cars over recent months to seventy five. In the past two months three dining cars and two cafe parlor cars were added, with twenty baggage and five postal cars also arriving. Royal Blue Line coaches were renovated at Mount Clare. The new cars feature modern ventilation and window-raising devices and serve through trains from New York to St Louis, renewing equipment system wide from engine to dining car and improving local trains as well.
Henry W Elsworth sues for 10000 damages over a March 28 transport incident while a non resident. Witnesses include Geo W Leyda and Fletcher. events unfold from Wooster to Crestline and North Robinson with forced ejection and a freight ride. case ends with verdict for the railway company.
Prominent Oddfellows leaders attended a regional exercises event including Grand Master J M Beaver Grand Secretary CA Lyman Cran Patriarch J M Mudge and Grand Representative Gen. John Whitaker. The committee hosted the visitors touring the city university and Wooster works. A visit to H Gravatt of Wooster, a former grand officer in fragile health, was also noted.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions dangers of colds and flu and warns readers about care. It references medical remedies and suggests attention to symptoms. The readable parts imply a health advisory from a historical newspaper page segment. No clear names, dates, or places are extractable.
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President Holden told Wooster trustees Tuesday night that the Cleveland Presbytery would guarantee to cover last year’s indebtedness if Ohio presbyteries raise fifty thousand dollars to cover this year’s deficit by June 1. The pledge follows a drive to secure funds, with hope other presbyteries will join.
Wi Moore of South Bever street, an employee of the Wooster Millersburg and Orrville Telephone Co., was badly hurt Saturday morning on East Henry street. While handling a supply wagon, the horses bolted as a boy zoomed down a railway embankment on an express wagon, Moore grabbed the bridle, was thrown, and the wheels ran over his feet. He was taken home and Dr Joe Lehr treated him. left shoulder dislocated and both ankles badly damaged.
About 200 members from Stark Wava n Ashiamdb Prose aiminats and Coshocton counties attended the Rathbone sisters convention at Perry Temple Wooster served as host city. Mrs Longsa Ellspermian and Miss One Brown helped entertain while business sessions named Wooster as next convention host. Germans Syrup advertisement appears at end noting price and use for coughs bronchitis and consumption.
Henry Snyder of Holmes County won a contract to furnish 250 large horses for Barnum & Bailey. Four carloads left Orrville on Tuesday March 12. The Erie and B&O railroads plan to exchange tracks at Sterling to avoid crossings. Several local figures announce building changes, property sales, and other civic notes amid a busy Wooster area week.
An advertisement promotes Hyomei as the only absolute cure for catarrh via direct inhalation rather than stomach drugs. It cites testimonials from notable figures, including former Mayor Panory M. Yard, and notes a complete kit costs 3.00 with inhaler and dropper. Laubach & Burd offer a limited personal guarantee.
The report describes a poisoning attempt connected to Chamberlains Cough Remedy. A man named Pert or Perot recalls using the remedy during a grip attack and notes relief followed, with an attack occurring as another bottle was allegedly present. The article speculates on sedative effects and the remedy’s role in easing symptoms while mentioning a druggist sale.
An advertisement touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as the sole effective remedy for piles, itching skin irritations, burns, and abrasions. It claims purity and warns counterfeits are sold by rivals Zimmerman & Co. and Laubach & Boyd druggists. Includes Foley's Kidney Cure promotion for kidney and bladder health.
Summary of Wayne County deeds: multiple township transfers including Radley to Baker for lot No 7 in Burbank. Hague interests in Shreve. Leminger to Betz. Fuhrman to Smith. Miller to Case. Hostetler to Yoder. Foss to Boor. Marrell to Metcalf. various quitclaim deeds in Blackleyville Orrville East Union and Wooster. Administrator notice: Kean to Barons lot No 13s4 in Wooster. Notices include dollar amounts and parcel details.
Mrs Rhoda Brown dies after illness at 178 years old. Harley Miller injured in accident at Millbrook coal dumps with skull fracture and eardrum rupture En route to Shreve on freight train. Ashland College loss at armory game 4 1. Geo Lt arrested in Wooster on insanity charge. Local residents reported sick list includes Inez JA Carbaneh and others.
Cap t WB Barnard resigns from the National Guard citing business reasons and inability to meet duties. He will retire and keep his name on the rolls as a retired officer. Barnard has been a popular member of the Fourth Regiment and his departure will be felt by many.
The building committee of the Reform church will receive sealed proposals for the erection of the new Sunday school building next Saturday noon.
The ad quotes N. Jackson of Danyille Hl describing a child’s terrible cough that settled on the lungs. After trying many remedies with little relief, Foley's Money an Yar is claimed to have cured her. Substitutes are refused from Satubach&Boyfsand Zimmer man & Cee Sue psaiSeekanms wet Boa a.
The Republican published a telegram from LC Laylin replying to a question about how many councilmen at large would be elected, followed by ADD Metz's opinion supporting seven councilmen plus a president under the new code. Metz argues the president of the council is a separate executive officer, not a council member, and the council should include four ward members and three at large, plus the president.
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