August Flower Still Sells Widely Despite Medical Skepticism
An old newspaper column promotes August Flower and Greens Aconite as cures for indigestion biliousness nervous symptoms and heart fatigue. It claims doctors were scarce and touts remedies from Laubach Boyd and Zimmerman & Co and Poley’s Honey and Tar. The text also references a presbytery meeting and a local notice with reading by Rev L. Garges and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Flower
GG Green
Laubacc
Boyd
Poley
Laubach and Boyd
Zimerman
Ex prosian in Fairmont plant killed in blast at Cleveland
An explosion at the Fairmont company plant in Cleveland killed a former employee identified as JR MRY Spechi and left seven others badly injured. The blast damaged the facility causing losses estimated around 10,000. Authorities investigated the cause of the fire and explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spechi
Tas Rei Blicar
Cleveland
Marth
Fairmont Company
Apu
Bloely
Gikat
Luss
Wooster University awards contract for basement walls
The Executive Committee of Wooster University opened bids in the Frick Library on Wednesday for excavating and constructing the walls of the basement stack at Kuuke Hall. Two bids from Ames & Winter and Myers & Long were received. Batter offered the lowest bid with a three dollar difference. The successful bidders pledged to mobilize 25 teams and all available men at work Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Frick Library
Kuuke Hall
Wooster University
Ames & Winter
Myers & Long
Wold
Carnegie's Gift for University Buildings
Andrew Carnegie will fund part of the university's new science hall project with ten thousand dollar installments as work progresses. He will cover half of the two hundred thousand dollar cost once specified milestones are reached, while the science hall itself is funded entirely by Mr Severance of Cleveland. Ground for the hall was broken Thursday morning and construction is rapidly moving ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
Arpegiea
Met
Severance
Cleveland
Letters From Readers Highlighting University Pledges
J. S. M. Darrah of Pennsylvania, visiting Manhattan Kansas, shares reflections on his frugal education in the 1830s and 1840s. He recalls schooling by tallow and wood light, with little formal aid, contrasting early training with later opportunities at the university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse McClellan
J. S. M. Darrah
Pennsylvania
Manhattan
Kans
Woosters
Presbyterian Banner
Riin
Rathmeri
Graminae
Darian
Iwoas
Teachers Reading Circle to Meet in Orrville High School
The Craen and Baughman Township Teachers Reading Circle Association will hold a Saturday meeting in Orrville High School room on March 22. The program features music, devotional exercises, opening words by Supt W Biddle, and a round table on thinking and learning.
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Craen and-Baughman
Feacher
Reading Circle Association
Orrville
Supt
W_ Biddle
Reading Circle
Emma Roth
Marshallville
Frandis
Dalton
Jessie Thomas
Jm Music Round Table
J. W Jones
Millersburg
Mathematica
Ura Bi
Kean
Wooster
Jean Warr Wooster
Anna Kostenbader
H.mahary Witlefsmurs
Wenner
Prédricksburg Music
J M Sarver
Canton Music
Charles Hauport
Wooster Musile
Kins Quartette
Orrvidle High School
J.C. King
Wooster Carpenters Form Association Demanding Wage Increase
A Wooster carpenters association not a union states its aim to secure a ten cent per day wage advance over last season’s wages paid by contractors. The notice, dated March 15, 1902, warns contractors that the demand takes effect April 1, 1902, and contrasts wages with surrounding cities.
Telephone Directors Meet at VViltershury Afternoon
A local telephone directors meeting in Millershory Vooster and Greville Pelephonea county did not occur on Wednesday afternoon in VViltershury. Participants listed include Soampami Dobscape, Onmiser Wee Myers, Zimmermin, and others from Woosrep Gotte Prov ugag.
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Millershory Vooster
Greville Pelephonea
Vviltershury
Weddeaday
Technnes
Onmiser
Wee Myers
YoMeta Fo UK
Zimmermin
W T Weve
Co OM Laavett
Charles
T Donald
Woosrep Gotte
Ty Deus
Wee Calland
Woddat
Local items and notices from Wooster region
Adam Young and wife of Loudonville visit Wooster relatives while many town residents attend to routine tasks. Maple syrup harvests and spring chatter mix with property deals, church plans, and local business updates. A mix of community notes covers moves, nominations, housing, sports, and upcoming events in Wooster and nearby areas.
Boschee’s German Syrup Promoted for Severe Colds
An advertisement touts Boschee’s German Syrup as a remedy for throat and lung troubles. It claims the tonic relieves inflammation eases expectoration and aids rest, promoted through druggists worldwide and a free catalog offer appears at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.G. Green
Banbac Oy
Reduced Rates West and Northwest via Pennsylvania Lines
West and Northwest via Pennsylvania Lines one way second class colonist tickets sold at special fares during March and April. Particular information about fares through time and other details will be furnished upon application to Passenger and Ticket Office of the Pennsylvania Lines.
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Pennsylvania
Por Ossivantsa
Pennyvanii
Dalton Dotlets Correspondence From The Republican
March 13500 an item notes a new drilling machine from Cyclon Company of Dravidle, details on a funeral of Wise Macey Wise at Mt. Bato East Dund, with services at a Presbyterian church and a planned town event.
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Cyclon c
Dravidle
Hhipeh Bo Brown
The
Ram's Hornyive
von Crowe
Wises
Macey Wise
Mt. Bato
Uech
Postales
Presbyterian
Peeronef
Community firm seeks charter and officers for new company
The text notes J Dest Walker of Ford Noon and S G Gill planning to secure a charter for a new company. Ome King Water Heater is mentioned as deciding to pursue the charter. WJ Seelye is elected president provisional, with G Gill as secretary pro tem. Directors and officers to be chosen after the charter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Ford
S G Gill
Miles of New Equipment In Use in Mittsburg District
In Mittsburg yesterday more than 500 new Pennsylvania and Pennsylvan aipes cars were in service with 100 in Sheridan yards awaiting distribution. They had just left the shops with fresh paint. The Pennsylvania seeks rush orders on all new equipment. The ad copy touts Dr King s New Life Mills as a panacea for liver and bowel troubles and promotes De Witt s Little Early Risers for liver cleansing.
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Pennsylvania and
Pennsylvan Aipes
Mittsburg
Sheridan Yards
Pennsylvania
Dr. King
New Life Mills
Lautach & Boyd's
de Witt
Hooper
Albany
Former Governor Altgeld Dies After Illness on Stage
Former Illinois governor John P. Altgeld collapsed moments after concluding his speech for the Bears at Joliet theater. He was treated at the Monroe hotel but died later after a brain stroke, leaving a reputation as a leading Democrat and a controversial amnesty for anarchists.
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Chicago
John P. Altgeld
Col
Wis
Moraig- O
Bears
Altgeld
Monroe
Illinois
Joliet
Chales
Pat Arnll
Orillians Oyung
Sonics
Soa
J. Whipple
Bank Robbery Report From Minooka III
A bank in Minooka III was robbed on March 13. Officials say the safe was broken into and about three thousand dollars are missing. Police investigate the incident as a case of armed robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boodlut
Safe Exchange Bank Sumamited
Gusher at Lodi finds sixty barrel oil flow
Lop O March 13 a big oil gush on the Jerry Dayne farm reached four hundred and van depth yielding a sixty barrel flow. The well is regarded as one of the best of the region and the oil will be refined locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lop
Od) Oil Company
Jerry Dayne
Christian Endeavor Union Meeting At First Reformed Church
An interesting union meeting of Christian Endeavor societies was held Friday evening at the First Reformed Church. Presiding over the gathering was Prof. Chaddock, president of the union, followed by an address from Hy Hubbell, state secretary of the Christian Endeavor Societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Societies
First Reformed Church
Prof
Chaddock
Hubbell
Hiram Defeated by Allegheny Delivers Intercollegiate Final at Meadville
The Hiram team, after beating Wooster on March 7, lost to Allegheny College of Meadville by 44 to 102. Hiram encounters Mr Union next week to decide Ohio intercollegiate title. The Company D team faces Mansfield Monday evening in Mansfield. Fading Mansfield form hopes a strong crowd will boost the effort and spirit.
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M. E
Wu Bush
Pittsburg Avenue
J. S. Hartel
Smithville
Charles Wilhelm
Jos. Maurer
Eigh Street
Jos. Hunter
Canton
Joe Kesslar
W. A. Littell
United Presbyterian Church
Snyder
Pranilin Township
Alroo
Veterans of Co. I
Regt
Cuyahoga Falls
J. C. Reed
Forbes Alcock
B. Smith
Sol Smith Russell
Ben Feldman
Shreve
Hiram
Wooster
Allegheny College
Meadville
Legislative visiting party to tour Wooster and Massillon
Representatives Wells reports the finance committee will travel next Thursday and visit Mansfield on the 20th, Wooster on No 6 after noon, then the Experiment Station with Prof Thorne, before massing to Massillon and Cleveland. 20 to 30 lawmakers on the train. Board of Control will meet during the visit.
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Dirrator Thorne
Wells
Finance Committee of Legislature
Mansfield
Wooster
Starinn
Thorne
Massillon
State Hospital
Cleveland
Legislature
Women and Kidney Trouble Warns of Universal Suffering
An ad states kidney troubles affect women and men, harming mind, ambition, beauty, and comfort. It promotes Swamp-Root, claiming quick relief and urges readers to request a free sample and pamphlet from Dr. Kilmer and Co. Tehamten NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maith Free
Doans Kidney Pills Endorsed by Local Grocer
A Wooster citizen Mr M S Goodman of 82 South Street Groger and Fruit dealer testifies his kidney trouble began with head and back pain then settled in kidneys. After taking Doan’s Kidney Pills from Zimmerman Co drug store he reports no kidney trouble remains. Sold everywhere price 50 cents per box Poster Milburn Co sole US agents Remember the name Doan’s.
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Gorb
Wooster
M. S. Goodman
South Street
Groger
Lenguor
Doan
Zimmerman & Co
Milburn Co
Buse Salo
N. Y
United States
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Prastarm
L. Garges
Sasan
PW Martin
Hes
Maes
Ferederuksterea Teaver
Tor Peoplee
Thisietine
I Bk van Ease
Wyo Binary Wan
Bevys
Heney and
Tarry
Danatar & Boyd and
Zimmerman
Trlsk
Jables
Patamesia
Cold
Zneyer
Foley
Was JR Mry
Wooster Contractors
Ward
Tynan
Sas
He Beignat
Salig
Feorn
Preston
Lee Sote Bayer
Suedires
PONTO
W Caneate Maras
Adam Young
Loudonville
George Newell
Catlettsburg
Kentucky
W.F. Kean
Geo. W. Spangler
Tom Maxwell
Spink Street
Rising Star Lodge Knights of Pythias
Meec
Harding & Co
John Stevens
West Liberty Street
Allie Stevens
Larwill
Edward Mann
James Mann
Mann
California
Geo W. Spangler
Justice of the Pelce
Miner Parker
Nord Avenue East
Marshal Lerner
Parker
Taylor Hennings
Applecreek
Hennings
Orce
James Soider
Jennings
Andy Smith
Enthtat Publicale
Port
Charles Hesler
Pith Bever Street
Wode
Townstip
J. C. Hall
Sin Ce Ther
Robi Hall
Americus
Watheas
OMOS
Chattinees Coase
Havesvill
Oomers
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Dag Diversies Vt Weve Et
Wwery
Belautn
Pam Bato
Dale
Laubach & Beredk
Laubach
Bevond Zimmerman
Orn Ances
Mares
University
Co. D
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Traxsurer Heller
Birmingham
Ala
Anna H. Shaw
Queen Manufacturing
Loudenville
Oust
Dental de Partméne
Ohio State University
Joy Cunningham
Cunningham
Highland Park
J. H Kline
Pennsylvania Lines
Pennesylvania Bias
Stubler
Petey Sa
Dalton Dotlets
Old Citizen
the Republican
Altgeld Ferrer
Hynols
Lodi
Christian Endeavorers
Reformed Church
Board of Control of the Experiment Station
Hier
Wellersville, Wayne Co
Perry Davis
Northwest
America
L& Will
Zeetanip
North Dake Milk River
Mont. Flathead County
Cascade County
Colville Reservation
Stevens County
Washington
Wenatchee Valley
Netla
Aena
Great Northern
Jacob Fischer
Frick
Ohio
Winkler Horse CO
Orrville, Ohio
Ail Wooster
Ross v Seat Ehankw
Court House
Hardin
W. F. Kean
McClarran's
Iron Block
Liberty St
Wooater, G
Cclure & Smyler Attorneys-At-Law
Ofice—No,& Merchant's Emporium
M’clure
Martin L. Smyber
Newcvik
Jackaun Block
Public Square
Fhuram
Swartz
Wayne County
McClellan Block Wooster O
Rank Staggart
Wooster, Ohio
Fredrick's Store
East Liberty St
Mico 4Rran Jound
M'Clarran
Jones, Charles C. James
Attorneys-At-Law
Yar Hor & Taylor
J. B. Taylor Attorneys-At-Law
R.C. Tayton
Nice Block
Braden
OfrFice
West Liberty
Todd & Todd
Weat
Wooster_ Phone
Jos
Todd
Jiames c. Todd
Piner
Dn James
Hla Hart
EYE and Ear
Dywoing Blok
Beall Ave
Bowman
New York Eye and Ear Iistitute
STOLL
J. H. Stoll
RYALL
G W. Ryall
North Market Street
County
Dr Stott
Beall Avenue
Thomas A. Elder
Kate Johnson
N. Market St. Ssee
East
Bowman Street
Nhaone No
H. N. Mateer
S. W. Comer North and
Buckeye Streets
GEM Prio Gallery
Fredrick’s
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