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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1901
Page
2
A panic erupted at the Merchants Hotel in Washington early this morning after a blaze caused guests to leap from windows. W. B. Catchings of Kentucky and Stephen Collins the proprietor sustained injuries. Henry aged 4% was suffocated. Loss described as small.
Gov Nash appointed J Morris of Youngstown as railroad commissioner to succeed R Kastor. The move happened Saturday in Columbus and fills the vacancy left by Kastor.
Special to The Keetnman Lancaster Pa March. Tb Com. pressman Jesus chairman of the committee of Banding and Currency died here this morning of apoplexy he leaves a widow and two daughters.
A five story Brooklyn tenement fire on March 14 killed three people and left three others injured. Fire crews battled flames, and authorities investigated the blaze for its cause.
A town west of Louisville was completely burned this evening. A relief train was sent from here around noon. Estimated damage runs about half a million dollars. Local authorities report major destruction and ongoing containment efforts.
Wilbert Watson of the Watson Fno Bipecnites Cleveland was in the city last week promoting the S Electr Railways. He said bonds for the road have been sold iron ordered and contracts closed for many miles of construction. Cars to run by mid September.
SPECTACLE PEDDLER Harry Slater, a traveler selling spectacles, is jailed in Ashland after a Wee Slee arrest based on information from Oren Mich promising a reward for his capture and that of partner. Warrants hold AS Gardner and J Harris, two men posing as spectacles sellers. Harris described as about 35, Jewish, 5'7", small mustache, brown color, crooked nose. Gardner, 28, smooth face, brown hair, about 5'8" tall, similar build. They are noted as notable gamblers likely to frequent first-class hotels with Slater. A liberal reward is offered for arrest of one or both. Ware information at own expense. HOOP GREEN, Mahape, Marshal Orion, Mich. Michigan officer notified.
The Methodist Episcopal board met Wednesday night and took active steps to ensure prompt payment of the remaining church debt. They believe persistent effort can clear the mortgage within a few weeks and have begun immediate actions to wipe out the balance.
An old advertisement proclaims Dr Ring's New Discovery fully cures colds la grippe throat and lung troubles with a money back guarantee. It claims dramatic relief after one block cough and offers free trials at Bach and Boyd's drug store.
The Ware county School Planchers announce examinations in Worcester at the High school on the first Saturdays of each month except June and July. Boxwell examinations occur on the second Saturday in March and April with Boxwell Commencement on the third Saturday of June. The Board adopts Stark's Method in Education as a text in Theory and Practice.
A fire at the Miller & Co plant destroyed the blacking room and stock including harvesting machinery. Losses range from 60,000 to 90,000 with only 20,000 insured. Between 60 and 100 men lose jobs as fire crews and townspeople fought the blaze. Wooster Board of Trade offers assistance to relocate business.
Prosecutor Woo Werpandt sues Samuel Shanklin and others to recover 400 in bondsmen fees after Shanklin failed to appear for trial on blackmail charges. Shanklin was indicted February 10, arrested at Barbertom, released on bail, and later forfeited bond when he did not appear. He was later arrested in Tlingis and remains jailed awaiting trial.
Frazer sues partners Kinrick J Og Praeger and J W Arnold claiming Orrville Novelty Co uses poles and window strips with faulty machinery and risk of closing. He asks court appoint a receiver to wind down and close the business under court direction. Orr alleges attorney for him. Court news notes Geitgrey v Wean et al verdict reached at two dollars. Aller v Chas I Mwing arguments for new trial. Donavan bank robbery case heard Creston.
An assortment of old time patent medicines and cures is advertised, touting German syrup for coughs and lung troubles, One Minute Doug’s Cure, Banner Salve for skin diseases, De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve, and Foley’s Honey and Tar. Claims include rapid relief, year round sales, and endorsements from figures such as Eugene J. Hall. Local dealers Laubach Boyd Zimmerman Co and others promote these products.
A New York firm admits the Pennsylvania Railroad has effectively gained control of the Baltimore and Ohio. B&O will be run by its own officers, with Pennsylvania acting as trustee. Estimates place ownership around 200,000 shares each of common and preferred, acquired through banking syndicates.
Fifty years ago on March 23 Rev Proctor and wife of East Bowman street were married in Mercersburg Pa by Rev Thomas Creigh D D. In honor of their anniversary their children and grandchildren spent the day with them at Wooster where they have lived since 1877. The turkey dinner and full table reflected a long life of service as Proctor, the oldest Wooster Presbyterian member, and Jane celebrated with family and friends.
Rev Mo Hayes and his family boarded the Fasam train last week for a long journey to Inna. A group of friends and members of the Volunteer Mission Band gathered to see them off. The song “God be With You” was sung with deep emotion, moving many to tears.
Mrs wake bo Jones endured a painful injury while frail from rheumatic issues. While her husband briefly stepped away to aid another, she fainted and fell from the edge of the bed, bruising and suffering a bad contusion to her sight. The incident occurred as she was resting and seeking relief from years of suffering.
C D Ishillef of Morganton Tenn praises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for curing a child’s scald head. Mrs Jas Norest of Pena Falls Wis reports a long running leg sore healed by Banner Salve after trying many remedies. Laubach Boyd Ammerman Co advertise arnica and Banner Salve. One Minute Cough Cure touted as quickest throat and lung relief from Zimmermans Co.
Paducah March 15 A head end collision of two freights on the Illinois Central occurred at Clayswitch near Paducah Engineer Joe Dickey Pat Duckah Ary Newman of Newbern Tenn and Id Samiett of Pontiac Ky were killed Three were injured in the crash.
A locomotive on the Lough Valley railroad exploded today near Pittsburg. Three men standing beside the tender were instantly killed as debris flew. Authorities investigate the blast and trace possible causes in the sudden accident.
Senator Lake F Jones reported to The Brevischa on Friday that Somerdale Oil Co. wells on the Shafer farm near Beldon to the Alrhart field are producing about 28 barrels per day. The outlook for business in the field for the coming season is very bright.
In Orrville Ohio this morning the body of John Denbrough about 48 a section hand on the C A C line was found along the tracks near the main street crossing. He was last seen at 8 o'clock and the cause of death or exact train involved is unknown the body bore fatal injuries indicating he was struck and killed on the railroad line while heading toward his home.
Dispatch from Alliance reports Governor Nash and Adjutant General Gyger praise the Eighth Regiment for conduct in Washington 443 and aim to take them to San Francisco for the Ohio battleship ceremonies. Governor Nash to attend with state officials. President McKinley and Cabinet members expected to go. Also included is an advertisement for Electric Bitters praising health benefits for indigestion and female troubles.
The notice warns that dyspepsia and liver complaints afflict over three quarters of Americans, causing sour stomach headache constipation and other symptoms. It promotes Green's Prize Adranac and DeWitt's Little Early Risers as remedies, recommending a pharmacist purchase for 75 cents and noting popularity and effectiveness.
A pale face girl with dizziness and breathlessness is advised to try Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil. The ad claims the product nourishes the body and improves health, offering a free trial bottle by mail from Cott & Bowne of New York.
A garbled historical ad touts Ibley s Money and Tar and Downs Olotment as cures for coughs and skin itch overnight. It imitates 19th century patent medicine language, promising swift, universal relief and warning against substitutes.
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