21 Mar 1900
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1900
Page
1
A testimonial from Mrs. W. of Woost mg street describes relief from kidney backache nervousness sleeplessness and dizziness after using Morrow's Kidneoids. The Yellow Tablets come in wooden boxes priced fifty cents and are manufactured by John Morrow Co Springfield Ohio.
A humorous, clipped column riffs on U S politics and global conflicts. It references Wooster weather, smallpox debates, South Africa and the Boer War, Philippine issues, Carnegie, Kentucky politics, Senator Peffer, Kruger, Kansas journalism, and the Orange Free State capital move with satirical asides about Aguinaldo and editors.
In a pointed remark the critic says if Congressman McDowell would stop sawing troos and do a little talking he would give other aspirants a chance to learn whether they are fighting him or each other.
A two week era of Robertoi heroism goes unreinforced as English authorities delay housing and armament for the famed figure. The Anglo Saxon trend appears to weaken as support wanes and expectations dim.
The text lauds President McKinley for offering to mediate between the Boers and England, calling it humane and commendable. It notes the proposal depends on both sides accepting, but shows that the United States signals a desire to halt bloodshed and help end the conflict.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a day and safe way hints but provides no clear event, names, places, or actions.
Rosa McSweendy filed for divorce from her husband after 25 years citing cruelty and calling her crazy. Winkler, representing Mrs. McSweendy, says she seeks an adjudication of divorce and alimony. Judge John T. issued a restraining order and a molestation finding in the case.
The Methodist Episcopal Church bishops call a social fasting and prayer season from March 25 to April 5 to advance the church. They warn of a gifted crisis as membership rolls shrink and growth stalls, noting a gulf between capital and labor and labor unions pulling workers away from church life.
Wooster Brush Company adds a revolutionary brush nailing machine made in New England. It replaces six workers, aligns nails by a receptacle and iron fingers, and drives them with a steel rod, producing about 60 dozen brushes daily. The system speeds production and reflects unprecedented national prosperity.
Winard Ducomb, ex deputy inspector of workshops and factories, suffered severe injuries when a loaded cigar exploded in his mouth. He may lose sight in one eye. Ducomb, a well known figure in Woostery, is brother of Postmaster Du gomb of Ashland.
Louis Muir, a 65 year old resident of Dalton, was found Friday morning barefoot with a crushed right hip and both legs fro zon to the knees after an assault by a man identified as William Boyle. Muir expressed hope for recovery despite likely internal injuries, while Boyle, Irish native about 60, was jailed awaiting grand jury action. A second man, described as Spilivan, was accused of stealing Muir’s shoes and stockings.
A garbled OCR fragment describes a misread town near Gin Peer and a person intended for a delivery. It mentions a post office employee at a station on the main line and a resident involved in the mailing, with uncertainty about the sender.
A long OCR fragment lists many applicants and their home towns across Ohio for different year spans including Doylestown Wooster Orrville Creston Dalton and Marshallville. Names include Adair Jacot Ormsby Zaring Smith Crismore Campbell Ja dot and many more with varied town origins.
The author, artist and civil engineer F Hopkinson Smith lectured to a well attended audience. His day blended writing for a high class magazine with engineering work and a later public reading drew curiosity about the man who can write, construct, and speak to cultured listeners. The closing lecture of the course is set for April 13 by Rabbi Hirsh of Chicago.
An ad describes La Grippe like tiny invisible germs infesting water air and food, attacking weak nerves and posing danger to all ages. It promotes Dr Miles Nervine as a safeguard and claims it strengthened a nervous boy after a severe cold. The piece casts the product as a remedy for nerve weakness and immune fatigue.
An unclear notation lists Miles and Singh in a terse, fragmentary entry. The short line hints at a meeting or comparison but provides no concrete details such as date, location, or outcome. Further readable context is needed to produce a fuller item.
Fragmentary text outlines a legal or civic notice with names such as Mash, Shank, Jamal, Mik, and Dinsmore, plus dates and places like City of W tee aesay and Aprils-f kerow. The garbled content hints at memorials, meetings, and events spanning March and April, but specifics are unreadable.
A passenger train on the west bound Bucks track was wrecked Tuesday at Cant, with baggage car torn from under the cars and boxes scattered. The accident halted traffic as crews worked to clear the line and assess injuries, while several cars derailed in the crash.
Mr. Smith, general manager, resigns to take a larger railway post, effective April 1. Rumors of office removals to Ashland or Akron denied. no truth to moves toward Pennsylvania Lines. Smith cites pursuing a more lucrative position. company faced with potential leadership changes.
Alice Weaver, now wife of Rev. O F Seward of Lexington, and daughter of Wm Weaver, won 85000 in damages after a carriage accident on North Bever street when a hitching post at the gutter edge caused her to be thrown from the seat. Costs and interest may bring total near $1,000. city to pay.
George Fry Henry Greaser Clem ent Bardon and Norman Ruhl appeared before Probate Judge Adair on stealing rubber and iron from cars at the Pennsylvania depot. All pleaded not guilty. Bond set at 300. Trials scheduled in order named Monday March 20.
A circular notifies the public of a change in ticket acceptance for the C A C Company and the B O Gym pany issues after March 31. Tickets reading between Akron South Akron Barberton Clinton and Warwick once optional will be accepted only on trains of the issuing road. Conductors are ordered to enforce the change and stop accepting tickets previously valid on other trains. The Pennsylvania Company now sells tickets through to Cleveland.
Ohio State Journal notes General Aquila Wiley from Wayne county as the county’s choice for the Seventeenth District Congressional nomination. The piece praises his old school Democratic stance, criticizes modern schisms, and recalls his two year past refusal to back the combined U S Senate candidate against Hanna.
Marshal Latimer and police say tramps carried out the H. W. Savers store burglary and the David Nice entry attempt. Overalls and soiled underwear found after noon Tuesday, along with a woodworker's chisel linked to wagonmaker William Pater. A brace and bit had previously been stolen from Daniel Scher & Son shop.
Captain A B Bertollette and Major A B Critchfield examined 7 enlistments for an Ohio National Guard unit in Millersburg. Five were rejected for lung trouble or weight, leaving 62 eligible, forming a full company. muster into service expected within a week or ten days.
Prof C Marshall Lowe of Heidelberg University Tiffin Ohio delivered the final talk in the Young People's Entertainment Course at the Reformed Church. His lecture, titled World Battles of the Past Decade, covered the China Japan, Greco Turkish and Spanish American wars with vivid depictions of decisive battles.
Cobmeagoniones Tue Republican Conk ar March 1840n Monday night Fred Carlin a sonne carnele maker contentd of his sho See oe Is, a lot new Gol airs pads e ash Hettinger and at 2 o'clock the ce ie a stoid moved Hattinger's eek Jarlin then dig appeaked and his whereabouts are unknown. among goods received by Hettinger were articles belonging to residents of Congress including a double set of harness and property of Ed Garver. Garver demanded his property and a fight ensued in which Hettinger was worsted. Garver secured the harness. Hettinger appeared before Mayor Smush and wore out a warrant for Garver's arrest for assault. Garver later pleaded to the charge and was fined 8 dollars and costs.
Todd of Wooster urges retaining a partial yet valuable archaeological collection of the late HB in the area. He argues the full collection is the most complete in the region and would benefit public schools, urging preservation in the community.
The burial rites for Patrick Kield at St Marys Church drew a largely cold weather attendance on Saturday morning. Pallbearers included James M Solerts Joseph Blile John Fitzgerald Michaelers Patrick Haley and James R aged 10, an epileptic, who died at the Lufirmary Firing. The incident was reported Feb 24 from Higine township. Daniel, infant son of Harry B Hoffman of Perrysville formerly Wooster, died Friday at 3 pm in Perrysville at 1 pm Sunday.
A critic notes a new grocery store product called GILAIN U made from egffins that imitates coffee without digest disruption. It promises moisture and aroma at lower cost per cup, sparking concerns about who is harmed by its use and the prevalence of coffee substitutes like GRAIN-O.
Aggressive medical claim touts Dr Henedy's Favorite Remedy as a universal cure for kidney bladder and other ailments. It warns of symptoms in urine and advises readers to request a pamphlet from Keenedy Co. and to mention the promotion for free health guidance.
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