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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1902
Page
3
The Republica n reports from Washington on March 13 that W. S. McCormick of California will soon succeed Mr. Hitchcock as secretary of the treasury.
Special to The Republican from London reports on March 13 that the war secretary announced General Methuen had been released. The claim reflects understanding from British military circles about Methuen's status amid ongoing war efforts.
Expense figures reported for canvass by local candidates include John B. Brown Democratic candidate for constable at 33 for announcements and R C Sweeney justice of the peace at 3. C A Koble Republican assessor First Award Wooster 75 cents. Other listed officials show no expense or minimal items.
An athletic meeting at Loiversus Ito Saturday outlined the spring baseball schedule with open dates April 29 May 2 at Cleveland May 3 at Cleveland May 8 Hiram at Wooster May 17 Kenyon at Wooster May 24 open May 31 Denison at Granville June 7 Carey Wooster June 14 Delaware at Delaware The executive committee elected Earl Triffet manager of the second baseball team and Fred Merrick captain of the Varsity Football team for next fall Trustees will grade a new athletic field and add a running track if students build a high board fence Players will begin baseball practice on the new field once 1 under Coach Wilhelm Arrangements were made to organize a second team.
Pennsylvania Lines will receive 60 locomotives now building at Baldwin locomotive works and 100 new coaches, 22 of which are under construction at Wilmington car works. All equipment is being rebuilt in shops as quickly as possible to boost spring and summer traffic.
The Ohio House finance committee advanced the Collier bill to provide 31200 for the relief of Private Thomas J. Hamilton of the Eighth Ohio, who was injured at the McKinley funeral when he fell from a train. Three hundred dollars covers medical and nurse bills. nine hundred funds a home purchase under a life trustee.
An old advertisement offers a $100 reward for any catarrh cure that Woll's Catarrh Cure cannot cure. It lists F. J. Cheney & Co in Toledo as proprietors and cites endorsements from West & Traux and others. Internal use claimed, price 75 cents per bottle, with testimonials and Hall's Family Pills promoted.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers unusually low one way fare rates to California and the Northwest. The special price applies to daily travel during March and April. For information call or visit the nearest Baltimore and Ohio ticket agent or contact B N Austin, general passenger agent in Chicago Illinois.
A Chicago Medical Society symposium cited four professors N S Davis Jr W A Evans J B Herrick and E W Andrews warning that business lunches threaten ulcers and gastric disease. They urged public reform to curb the habit of hasty eating, noting dangers to both men and women.
Dispatches from Harrisburg report Rev J Wesley Hill pastor of a Harrisburg Methodist church, facing charges including perjury lying fraudulent transactions slander and libel. The article recalls his Wooster visits and lectures while noting friends doubt he cannot refute the charges and mentions related anecdotes from Findlay and Toledo coverage.
Washington March 16 The association of general immigration commission tendered Frank P Sargent chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen as president to relieve Powderly who has not worked in harmony with the treasurer and officials The move signals a shake up in leadership of the commission and ties to the Pow derly tenure within the organization.
March 13 report from Prairie notes the death of Eunice Lake at 86 with survivors daughter and three sons. services led by Rev. Stifani. Nearby, families from Mansfield Wooster and Massillon attend Lake and Leighty funerals. Local sales include Jacob Sealer selling brown Towz horses for 350 and Joseph Rose holding a sale today. Paul improving in health.
The post office plans a full stamp redesign including a 13 cent Harrison portrait not used domestically, removal of Commodore Perry, and Admiral Farragut replacing Perry on the 90 cent. Old designs will be updated with new borders colors sizes and dates beneath portraits, plus orange 10 cent special delivery.
Rev A D Knapp presiding elder of the Methodist church officiated on a mid afternoon Saturday at his Beall avenue home as Mr W D Waight of Freeport Ohio wed Miss Anna Paul of Snreve.
Major A. B. Critchfield of Shreveport turned the muster roll of Company D Eighth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry over to Captain F. C. Gerlach on Thursday. The roll lists those entitled to back pay from the general government for service in the Spanish War. Each private is due $7.07, and payment will follow once all signatures are obtained.
At a Tuesday meeting of the Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian church officers for the new year were elected President alleabeye Bechtel Vice President restone Secretary Anna Osborne Treasurer Anna Hartman Delegates to the Presbyterial meeting at Fredericksburg were Dora Morgan and Bartha Sperman Mrs William Annat led the supper committee and an elegant supper was served.
Claim that Dr Kings New Discovery cures consumption pneumonia bronchitis and asthma is used to promote medicine linked to Laubach Boyd and Wooster Hardware Co. Advertisement touts trial bottles free and seeds in bulk to cut costs with garden seed sales at local stores.
A short note explains headaches stem from exhausted nervous systems and irritable conditions. It promotes Clinic Headache Wafers as a nerve tonic for the heart, claiming they restore nerve action and are harmless. Priced at 10 cents at all druggists.
Wooster Lodge No 42 held a Friday meeting with first and second degrees conferred. Six candidates, four from Applecrank lodge and two from Wooster lodge, were instructed effectively. The work impressed attendees and the team earned praise for accuracy. Participants traveled from Bellefontaine, Lodi, Orrville, Applecreek, Fredericksburg and Doylestown. One new member was elected and two applications were received. The third degree is planned for next Friday.
A list of April jurors reported for Wooster and nearby areas includes G W Franks 4th ward Wooster Alfred McClarran Chippewa J H Caskey 3rd ward Wooster and others in Green H E Bolggrain 34a Wooster Wm Linn 2nd ward Wooster Thomas Blackstone Baughman Peter Bahl 4th ward Wooster Fred Crodfetter Chester W F Carroll Coester Charles Taylor Milton John Schad 1st ward Wooster Peter Ault Baughman Geo Talley Mitton Daniel Heesuaman Green. Also names for petit jurors include Peter Musser 3 Collier Chippawa John Faud Canaan L E Mason Chester Sumwil Weinrich Baian J Kackey East Union Frank Ylory Public Jos He Pirat ward Wooster John Liwin Milton Leroy Congress Brown Sault Creek J Ro Bur yun 4 ward Wooster Wo M Thompson Chester SK Shoup Canaan J Smith 3 ward Wooster. To report April 21.
Orrville Ohio March 16 the annual Republican primary election for city officers drew very low turnout. The ticket appears strong with most nominees ahead in results. Marshals Kraft and Stansbury and water works trustee Trout show moderate tallies while cemetery trustee Dennison and school board contenders Frazer Wintersteen Davis lead among short term candidates.
Major General David Sloane Stanley died Thursday night at his Washington DC home. born June 1, 1828 near Congress He, he grew up with Dr Geander Firestone in Wooster area. He entered West Point in 1848, graduated 1852, served in the Civil War, briefly retired after a neck wound at Franklin, later served in Last Tennessee and then Texas, mustered out in 1865. He married Anna Wright in 1857 and earned broad recognition for gallantry. He leaves brothers Newt Stanley of Congress township and Henry Stanley, a Wooster clothing dealer.
Dr Ira E Hunter formerly on Wooster real estate and other business has joined the hospital staff at Sandusky and is now serving as a soldier. He has returned to Wooster for a short visit to his friends and former associates before resuming duty.
A list of seventeen young ladies from Hoover cottage and about twenty five young men is placed on special probation after two fraternity parties. The ladies stayed past curfew at the fraternity houses, while the men failed to ensure the ladies arrived at the cottage on time. Both groups were notified Friday.
Amusement notes show Gas Sun Minstrels touring Caht with Stetson Uncle Tom's Cabin Company arriving March 27. Peaceful Valley and A Poor Relative featured, with ensemble led by Mr Russell and manager Mr Berger. Strong reviews promise, chorus and scenery praised. tickets already in demand as Orrville prepares for Thursday night performance.
The Sterling interlocking plant and crossings, installed by B&O, C L W, and Erie, were tested Thursday. Enhancements include more crossovers and a boosted tower lever system, prompting plans for an additional night operator. The test was successful and the system should enter active service soon with trains required to stop before crossing.
The Holmes county Farmer notes Mr Will W Yoder and wife are welcomed to Millersburg to manage the Central House. Yoder brings years in hotel work and wide acquaintance among travelers. Will Brown remains as clerk for a time. Col Morrin may soon lead a hotel elsewhere. Millersburg gains a genial couple, Keaya Millers.
An obscure 19th century notice describes a deadly illness in the Miller family near Nashville. One child dies, others fall gravely ill while the father and mother face severe illness. A local man is reported to prepare the child's body, highlighting a mourning scene and community response.
The war office plans Lord Wolseley to depart for Cape Town this Saturday to assist Lord Kitchener in Cape operations. Londoners discuss the strategic move as part of the broader wartime effort.
In a lively movement to locate an electric street line, Shreve businessmen pursue rights of way for a proposed road likely to bring electric lighting and power. JC Chesrown confirms interest and favors a Lakeville to Mittin corridor, with extensions toward Ashland and Mansfield. The timetable remains unclear as engineers probe routes and feasibility.
The Secretary for War told the House of Commons the army’s cost up to December was about £131,080,000 and the January to March period added roughly £15,000,000. The figures reflect total wartime expenditure recognized by the government.
A vivid line highlights the burden of a failing stomach. It details distress after meals, nausea between meals, belching, and nervous headaches, painting a portrait of dyspepsia and misery in the eater.
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