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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1901
Page
3
General McArthur reports the surrender of Fuller and his command in Panay, ending the insurrection. Washington dispatches note the peace closing in Panay after the surrender.
A good attendance of Century Club members gathered Tuesday evening at W. F. Kean’s residence on Ft. Wayne avenue. Rev H W Lowry presented an engaging paper titled The Use of a Church Creed, which drew attentive listening and a lively discussion showcasing various member viewpoints.
The jury in the case of Jane Burcher v. John Dally, administrator, retired for deliberation at 11:00 Wednesday with a verdict for the defendant. Later, Wednesday afternoon, Mrs Stelle Goldner v Adam Kyman and Wm Scotland for $1,000 damages was taken up. Goldner alleges defendants wrongly ordered deputies and police to convey her to the County Infirmary. John C. Morr for plaintiff, A. S. McClure for defendants.
Mrs. Mary Ellen Funk of Wooster, through attorney James B Taylor, petitions for divorce from Samuel Funk. They married May 6 1881 and have one child. She left August 15 1891 due to lack of support and misconduct, now seeks divorce custody of the child and her maiden name Mary Ellen Hanes. Funk is a cripple and has long been an inmate of the county infirmary.
The Press Publishing Association of Detroit offered 25000 in prizes for census guesses. First prize went to Geo Mohn of Pittsburg missing two digits, second to Detroit, third to Tuscola Michigan, fourth to Gangs Missouri. Ohio resident Geo W Holmes won 85.00. L P Ohliger of Wooster among 90 winners at 4 each.
The Woosper community has donated much to the Snyder family for housekeeping. They have nearly completed furnishing their new home and need items including carpet, a child chair, washbasin, coffee mill, butcher knife, umbrella, ladies shoes, mirror, and more. Call 189 with donations.
Mrs. Chas Applegate of Alexandria Indiana reports nightly coughing and blood spitting from consumption until three $1 bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery cured her, with a 58 pound gain. Guaranteed to cure coughs colds la grippe bronchitis and lung troubles. Trial bottles free at Laubach Boyd’s drugstore.
Their promptness and pleasant effects make DeWitt's Little Early Risers popular remedies for liver and bowel troubles. The text mentions Foley's Honey and Tar as a substitute and references various firms and individuals in a garbled line of advertising.
The Ohio National Guardsman issue volume one number one dated March 12 appears as a new journal for guardsmen. Published by Sergeant Major J H Nicholson of Cleveland, it promises coverage of guard affairs and features an article on McKinley’s Own and the Washington trip.
Frederick Dannemiller of Canton Ohio, a former private in the Eighth Ohio during the Spanish War, will be one of the new lieutenants in the enlarged army. Dannemiller served as orderly at headquarters at Camp Alger and once saluted Col Dick seeking leave to dine with and stay the night at the White House as the guest of President McKinley.
The Eighth Infantry O N G known as The President's Own earned praise for its conduct in Washington during McKinley's second inauguration. Company D of Wooster led by Captain Frank C Gerlach placed second in general appearance, with the 6th Massachusetts first, as the regiment attracted wide attention along the parade route. The unit’s officers and men were hailed for honor to President McKinley and the state, while veterans of the Santiago campaign added laurels to their record.
From the Vindicator of Rutherfordton NC the editor reports two cures with Cham berlain s Pain Balm and other remedies. Rheumatism in the shoulder and thigh joint were relieved after two applications each with rubbing and instant relief. Local ads promote De Witts Witch Hazel Salve for piles sores and skin diseases and Foley’s Honey and Tar for grippe cough and general weakness.
A corrected slate of judges and clerks for spring elections across Wayne County new and existing precincts. The list details Republican and Democrat presiding judges and assistants for Greene and other townships, Canaan, Congress, Chester, Clinton Milton Saltcreek and Wooster wards, with multiple precincts per area and varied lists of names.
The Wooster University campus may see a chapel built next summer with significant funds already pledged. President Holden is actively pushing the project and is believed likely to succeed.
Adjutant General George Y Gyger says reports of plans for the Eighth regiment to travel to the Pacific coast are false. He notes the trip would cost about 80 per man and that the regiment will likely stay at home. He also denies an ambulance for the unit at Canton. A Cleveland court martial关于 Forest City officers will meet Thursday at the state capital to hear evidence behind closed doors.
Richard Smith declined the Republican Third ward nomination for assessor and Charles F. Clark was substituted and accepted the candidacy. Clark, a long time ward resident, is praised for fairness though recently unable to work due to an accident. Louis Ohliger, nephew of S I Ohliger, is promoted to superintendent of the railroad system between Cincinnati and Chicago, with headquarters at Japanport, Ind. ObliGer previously supervised the Creve and Muriewa railroad.
Edward Betson narrowly escaped injury when a heavy wagon carrying an engine for a new ice plant toppled on a soft ground after hitting a stone near William Hurst’s residence. Four horses pulled the wagon. little iron was damaged. Workers lifted the load with jacks and planks, then moved to place it on a skid for transport to the Boo depot plant.
The jury in the case brought by Mrs Stella Golden against Township Trustees Adam Eyman and Wm Scotland returned a verdict for 24000 in damages after only a short deliberation. A motion for a new trial was filed.
Wm Bronson, formerly of southern Ohio, now in Bloomington, establishes a laboratory for veterinary preparations. He promotes Grape Leaven a horse and poultry powder and Insectones an insect powder. Bronson says his products use pure chemicals and warrants strong prospects for employment as the business grows.
Columbus on March 22 announces Col Vollrath appoints Canton resident Captain M oA Fisher as captain and regimental commissary of the Flyhth regiment in recognition of service.
Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil is described as life and enjoyment for thousands, restoring appetite, lifting burdens of food, and rebuilding flesh. It promises to make food tolerable and to brighten life during hard work. The ad urges readers to request a free sample and notes distribution by Scott & Bowne, New York, at a dollar and four cents.
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