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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1900
Page
3
Ada E. Hart of Groton S D recounts a near fatal lung illness cured by eight bottles of Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. She praises its power, urges trial, and notes trial bottles are free at Laubach Boyd's Drug Store with guaranteed or refunded price.
Judge Frank Taggert at Huntington Ind ruled the 1893 will of Frederick Morrell valid in a suit over a 290000 estate. David Morrell and two sisters claimed the will forged. the widow contested. Evidence included deposition and witness Col. C. V. Hard confirming M W Pinkerton’s signature. The jury returned verdict for the will after 24 hours. The ruling may go to the Indiana Supreme Court.
PERSONALS items list social visits sickness and travel in Wooster and surrounding areas. Miss Kate Ellspedman at Seville briefly. David F. Gresser from Wooster ill in Des Moines Indiana with quinsy and cold. Mrs. Sarah Glover returns home from Hilliards, Ohio. Announcements include Miss Gypsy Taylor and Mr. A F Sloneker wedding plans for April 4. Funeral attendance for Patrick Kelly, with many relatives listed. Several locals noted as ill or traveling, plus an advertisement for Bucklen's Arnica Salve.
Peter C. Given of Water resigns as a member of the Board of Deputy Supervisors. The committee this week will make a recommendation for the vacancy.
Mr Floyd Rice and Miss Faith Keh ren of Woostex wed Saturday afternoon at the home of Rev C Manly Rice. The groom is a brother of Rev Rice. The couple left at 7 o'clock Monday morning for Vermillion Ohio to visit the groom's father.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss Mr Hoar as a pivotal senator in a staged power frame with Queen Lil and King Aggie. References to a Top daily staff viewing past week’s events as a capital joke imply an internal oversight. Mentions of Carnegie and a significant order appear amid tangled affairs and headlines.
Mrs Elizabeth oathaleer of East Liberty street reportedly died after an incident Friday morning involving a can of gasoline and coal oil while trying to start a fire. She was 103, daughter of Jacob Ghrver, with survivors including Miss Meliksa Sagata Mina, Mrs Frank George of Wooster and Mrs Sarah Buchanan of near Lattasburg.
Miss Welch of Ashland will enter the University next term, and Miss Mary Elliott of Paint Valley visited Hoover cottage with her sister. Ames and Winter sublet excavation work for Frith Lipry. Ground will be broken Wednesday. Oberlin's baseball team will meet Wooster in Oberlin on Saturday May 4, with a strong nine expected. Students rejoice over reduced April vacation trip rates, good for travel Thursday to Saturday and return by April.
Glasgo and Beard on Monday purchased from Mrs. Barkey near Wailersville 16 head of unusually nice hogs. The lot weighed 4260 pounds with an average of 268 pounds per hog.
Mr R P Olivia of Barcelona Spain uses Electric Bitters to cure back pain and weak nerves during winters at Askey SC He praises the remedy as America’s greatest blood and nerve medicine saying it purifies the blood strengthens nerves and restores vigor He lists a guarantee and low price at Laubach Boyd.
Monday message announces the death on Sunday morning of John Shaw formerly of Wayne township. He had been living in Irwin Pennsylvania and contracted typhoid fever two weeks prior, he was taken to a hospital in Allegheny where he died. He was a brother of Rev. M. E. Shaw of Fredericksburg.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for Sick and Nervous Headaches, claiming they purify blood and strengthen nerves with easy one cent 23 price and money back guarantee. The ad also promotes Banner Salve as the world’s most healing ointment and lists Laubach Boyd and Zimmerman Vo druggists.
Fragmentary ad text touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a remedy for constipation and indigestion. Mentions it aids after meals and claims to prevent sick headache and stomach troubles. Ends with line about druggists.
Job printer needed to run charge job department at Clapper Printing Co in Wooster. Send specimens of work and wage expectations to Geo A Clapper at the same address. Including skill in typesetting and pressroom work preferred.
The Primary Teachers Union held a meeting at Mrs John Tallot's home on a Friday in March. Devotional exercises were led by Miss Cora McClelland, with Lessyn taught by Miss Jennie Watery. A paper on The Mother's Part in Our Home was read, Mrs Meek of Mansfield presiding. The birthday of President Mrs R J Smith was noted with a poem by Miss Gordon, followed by a social hour and refreshments. The next meeting is planned for March 23 at Miss Jennie Warner's home.
An old time drugstore ad touts Swamp Root as a tested remedy for kidney and bladder trouble. It urges readers to drink water, judge by body response, and notes sample and full bottles priced at 50 cents and one dollar. The copy uses urgency and testimonials to sell the product.
Regular session recalls repairs from river crossings to East Henry street and sewer connections. Reports show water trustees’ year end receipts 3447.17 and potential Applecreek pumping needs. Extensions proposed on Pittsburg avenue East Larwill Street Callowhill Street West Henry Street and more.
The Wooster Ministerial Association held a special meeting at Rev Neikirk’s home to arrange observance of an anti sploen field day. April 20 will be observed with representatives from the league speaking in several churches.
An advertisement pitches Grain-O as a nourishing beverage for children, claiming it substitutes for tea or coffee and improves health. It touts pure grain content, pleasant taste, and a price around five cents per serving, urging readers to try it.
Sheriff McCoy and Marshal Catire found 18 year old David Fordenwald bound and assaulted at his Banghma township home Sunday. The envelope of restraints and injuries showed a violent crime. he died later at the hospital two years after the ordeal. The investigation proceeds with local officials and probate records noted.
March 19 report notes moving begins. A. Lucas in Orrville. Miss Lizzie Fahrna visits. Charles K. Thompson returns a $10 bill after discovering rightful owner A N Roth. Ed Bediker recovers $150 lost in coal haul. Louisa Bovery at hotel. Filmord Etling returns home to farm duties. Fred Hunsinger guest of Wampler. photo session by Samuel Travers, R A Lucas, Fred Villard observed in village gallery window.
A Kansas City reporter harshly attacks Paderewski after a Convention Hall performance. He mocks the Polander as deceitful, complains the pianist never plays a tune, and alleges the piano is pre programmed. He even questions the artist's hair and motives.
Reports from Manila indicate Filipino insurgents retain influence despite American presence. Some leaders arrested. others reorganize in Maroga and Zambales. Spreading unrest includes attacks near Neuva Eciga and Tarlac with dozens killed or injured. Local officials in Lepanto and Union resist continued ties to American forces.
A Wooster resident Mrs Ea Young of 10 South Columbus Avenue endorses Doan's Kidney Pills from Zimmerman & Co drug store. She says the medicine relieved a lama buck and dull headaches, with kidneys acting properly after use. Published as a local endorsement and advertisement.
An advertisement under Wanted at Once urges readers to apply for a fine position with a company training agents nationwide. It claims endorsement by educators and notes transportation to Wooster will be paid for those who engage, with April headquarter moves and immediate drill for applicants.
Fragmented OCR text shows a miscellaneous notice listing names or items with unclear context. The readable portion references a search or wanted note and some personal names or places that remain uncertain. No full event or clear entities emerge from the legible lines.
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