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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1902
Page
5
Special to The Republican from Topeka Kansas reports Blanche Boise, protege of Carrie Nation, attacked by the mayor after attempting to expose open joint liquor selling. Boise was choked and forced out as she vowed to continue action against the establishments.
Special from Neucweid Russia reports Dowager Princess Marie of Wied has died aged 71 in Neucweid. The death marked the end of a prominent royal figure born into the Wied line and connected to several European houses.
The funeral of 87 year old O P Snyder, oldest Dalton citizen, was held at the Presbyterian Church. Rev A Crowe led services with Revs Hubbell and Warner assisting. He leaves five children. wife predeceased him. Local items mention visited relatives, road conditions, a teacher’s certificate, a proposed board of equalization, and upcoming church events and talks.
Mrs Elizabeth McFann wife of Nathaniel McFann died Saturday at the family home in East Union township after an illness. She was married 65 years 4 months and 28 days. Born and raised in this county funeral services were held Monday morning at 9 30 o clock
Local notices list several community updates: Frank Lehr plans to move April 1 into a newly purchased property from W. S. Brownson, who also bought property in Wooster and will relocate then. The Maccabees host a ham and egg social March 29 at W. W. Garver’s residence. Subdistrict No. 8 Chester township marks the end of a school term with pupils presenting a lamp to retiring teacher A. A. Hohenshild. John Myers funds a portrait for the K O T M. Prohibition party in Chester township nominates a slate: John J Linehart trustee, Walter Major clerk, Milton Painter assessor, John W. Hough justice of the peace.
The house of worship holds nightly services this Holy week with topics aligned to each day. Next Sunday evening features special Easter music by the choir. An item promoted is Crack-Not for Patent Leather Shoes from D Nice's. We45 subscribe for THE REPUBLICAN.
Plain notes report Frank Jontz large team of grays broke loose at Ft Wayne depot Friday and dragged 900 ft of green lumber before horses were caught at stock pens. Mentions moving Lessiter property, Easter services at M E church, summer school starting March 31 with Anna Miller teaching 60 scholars, and local illness and movements including Levi Fishburn and others on sick roll.
The Christian Standard note from Disciple ministers reports Marlboro meeting closing with 15 confessions and one by statement and says the church is much enthused with Everything moving C Manly Rice. Patent Plaster mixed with water sets hard in 24 hours and is usable for patching. Gray Son 45 CG Hood s Sarsaparilla 79c Pains Celer Compound 89c Lydia Pinkham s 87c Castoria 29a The Syniteste two blocks west of Square.
The probate court records show numerous estate proceedings including Minnie Pinoicks as administratrix for Benj and Margaret Witmer, appointment applications for Ed Fredrick, guardianship filings for Clarence Caul, and final accounts for Jacob K Schmidt and Lewis Snyder. Hearings, notices, and sales of real estate are scheduled or approved, with commissions issued and bonds set, all continuing to the next of kin or public notices as required.
Wm Annet and final account heard May 2. Various probates including Christena Caroline Shay and Charles Rouhier with executors named. Bonds set. inventories filed. Insanity committed for William Fye. Real estate sale petitions and deeds approved. Massillon and Toledo state hospital reports show admissions and discharges. Public sale orders and charitable notices follow with local ads from Wooster providers.
An illustrated review highlights FOULARD SILKS satin face fabric and twirled textures, INDIA SILKS bold color line, TAFFEPFA SILKS modern shades, and PONGEE SILK favorites. It notes BLACK SILK GRENADINE, CREPE DE CHINE varieties, and LUMINBAX new weaves, praising durability and stylish wear for the season.
Three day sale March 27 28 20 featuring Buggies cycles implements and harness haying tools planters corn workers potato tools grain drills and more. Discounts promise factory prices and limited one item per customer with 25c chisel price notes and references to Oliver plows and Tiger Corn Planter. Celebrate 26th anniversary with demonstrations and specials for patrons.
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