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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1900
Page
4
A mishmash of town events reports fires near a barn, a north-bound freight collision damages cars and halts traffic, while a Willaman sale draws a large crowd. Probate actions, divorces, pensions, and licensing updates sweep through West Salem and surrounding counties with notes on geese, a violin, and road grading.
A Pennsylvania Lines freight brakeman escaped serious injury after hanging on to a brake rod for 18 miles when the rod broke loose. The unnamed man, protected by quick action, held on as the train rolled from Sugar Creek to North Lawrence, finally crawling free unhurt. Charles Witwer of Wooster attests to the event, noting the brakeman’s nerve and presence of mind under perilous conditions.
Lettercarrier N Clark and his son Arthur acted quickly when a fire began at Louis Levofsky's home on North Grant. They raised a ladder, fetched water, and with a swift dash extinguished the blaze, causing minimal damage and saving about $10 in firefighting costs.
An advertisement asserts thousands request free bottles of Dr Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy daily. It alleges general cure claims for liver kidney bladder blood diseases, rheumatism, dyspepsia and chronic constipation, and notes mass distribution and trial results.
McKee, a well known worker, sustained a severe injury at the works on Thursday when his right hand was drawn into a machine. His thumb was badly lacerated and two doctors treated the wounds. The patient is expected to recover and be in good shape.
Capt EE Moores of Perrysville visits Wooster on business. Miss Lara Ginter visits Pleasant Home with parents. Martin Rowell of Orrville stops in Wooster. L F Barker of Great Bend, Kansas heads here due to his father's illness. John McClellan ill. Squire Warner travels to Huntsville Alabama but falls ill at Orrville. Henry Myers and wife of Ashland. Dr J W Garver of West Salem and W W Garver of Lattasburg attend Mrs Elizabeth Shoemaker's funeral. W H Wiler recovering from rheumatism. Ella Bell sidelined by tonsillitis. returns south of city. Gil of Lattasbury back from Colorado, not much improved. County Recorder-elect LC Frantis to move to city April 1. Prof J Boyd booked on Lucania June 3. Prof Tes Wis Collins of Stevens Point tours Scotland Ireland Germany France. Street Commissioner Charles Blue and wife from Loudonville attend funeral of Nelson Blue in Lattasburg. Pree Russell of Creston visiting Wooster on business. Mel Howman and wife of Creston guests at Yoder. Bruce, Major of Shreve, in Wooster for legal matters. Radward Wirth of Orrville calls on Wooster friends. Mrs Charles Wohleamot of Shreve hosts sister Mrs James M Lattimer. Geo F Rickel of West Salem taken to Massillon Hospital. Mrs Jula Gault and daughter visiting Mrs Kate Barrett East Liberty. Charles Lessiter of Barberton visits. reports venture progress.
Miss Clara Ginter describes her South American teaching mission from Concepcion to Santiago Chili. She notes diverse local peoples and poverty along the coast, details bamboo houses, and recounts how schools discipline and reform youths. She recalls linguistic challenges, Spanish insults, and ministers rising among the youth amid moral laxity.
West Salem Furniture Company sells its plant including machinery and two buildings to a new concern in Loudonville. The move will shift lawn swing and related products to a site yet to be decided, likely on Main Street west of the Walhound railroad. Officers have been elected and $10,000 already raised to support the transition.
Dresden editor C M F Miller reports his daughter Daisy Miller’s elopement to George P Peffar of Cass township in Covington Kentucky. The wedding, celebrated amid triple headlines, sparked surprised commentary and a critical response from the elder Miller. A safety note on hiccups also appears.
The Falindue town reports describe municipal ownership with electric light at 15 cents monthly to homes and 20 cents to businesses for 16 candlepower. Water rent is $1 yearly and a telephone exchange runs with a monthly 50 cent rental. All enterprises are self supporting, earning the city national notice.
A vintage ad touts Floe lectric Bagters as best for stomach liver and kidney balance and blood purification. It claims health improves nerves eyes skin and complexion, promising a charming look for a runo dpwoipvala. Only 60 cents at Laubiuh Boyd s drug store.
Attendees at Milburn Grady's near Cross Kess on Wednesday witnessed a disturbance described as a little entertainment on the side. Jim Shanklin and two Franks brothers, longtime rivals, fought violently before bystanders and the three men appeared bloodied. Auctioneer John W Bryant helped separate them.
F P Moran a Petersburg baker recommends Chamberlains Cough Remedy for children with bad coughs and whooping cough noting it has no opium or harmful drug. Sold by Laubach Boyd on the Square Druggists.
Willis B Armstrong and Della M Schultz of Applecreek. Ira M Butler and Erma B Watson of Morrland Blorria Kintner and Florence F Bowers of Canaan township. Frank P Praeger and Laura Klinger of Wooster. Edward F Krause of Akron and Elizabeth Ritz of Marshallville. Mélancthon Zinsmaster of Navarre and Artie Brant of Smithville.
The Wooster High School annual commencement will be held June 8. This first four year course class includes 42 graduates, 13 boys and 29 girls, with strong English and history work. Names include Kinney, Rahl, Shellhart, Sart, Derr, Gravatt, Maxwell, Myers, Redick, Smith, and many sisters of the Smith family.
In the Vindicator a case is noted where rheumatic shoulder pain eased after two applications of Cham berlain Pain Balm, with instant relief and quick recovery. A second instance cites relief from thigh joint pain after two rubs and a night's rest. Sold by Laubach Boyd and Square Druggists.
A satirical attack rails at the idea that cattle spread bovine tuberculosis. It mocks a self styled expert who uses a microscope and local politics to push killing cattle and fears overreach into society and legislation. The piece questions scientific certainty and lampoons the zeal of advocates.
Feldomn Bros of Perrysville have opened a new dry goods store in Shreve, expanding their retail reach. The business aims to serve local shoppers with a range of fabrics, notions, and household basics.
Fragmented OCR text references the B&O lines on Wooster with tentative wage changes from 81.1p to 1.25 per day. Mentions bosses, agents, side track, and brick yard in unclear context. Several officials including Gen Supt Stewart freight Agent Broakenborough Div Supt Bachelfler appear unnamed in a disrupted report.
Plain March 23 report notes scarlet fever spreading from Fred Zimmerman's mile north of Jefferson where their little daughter Mary was stricken Wednesday. Authorities implement strict measures to prevent further spread. Other items mention Heller finishing lumber work in Sherman Spangler's yards and a new shophouse location by the Board of Education near the M. E. church.
Social notes describe a surprise party at J J Keister home on South Market Street for Irene Murphy hosted by friends with Edith Tawney Blanche Carson and others. It also mentions a birthday surprise for Rev Dr Jo Campbell and a spontaneous congregation gathering at his parsonage with carnations roses and a touching tribute.
Ames and Winter, contractors for the Frick library, have clinched a contract with John F. Smith of Upper Sandusky for brick and stone work. Smith will arrive in a few days. Stone to be used is blue limestone quarried at Bedford. Yardage and details yet to be finalized.
The Findlay Republican argues that salaries for public officials must be fixed and uniform, tied to population or wealth, to attract competent personnel. It warns cheap pay leads to incompetent oversight and costly public mismanagement, noting Wooster’s next summer circus date.
The excerpt reports a legal chase involving Fredericksburg residents and defendants Hamilton Berger and Hier. The case concerns the death of a horse. D. Metz is the plaintiff and John Morr is the defendant’s attorney. The event unfolds with authorities pursuing leads in the morning.
Auditor of State Guilbert outlines land appraisal method to determine true value for farming lands by assessing producing quality, crop values, labor costs, and expenses. He notes Wayne County valuation in 1890 was 330 bp gore and sets July 2 as finish date for work. Also includes erroneous ad text on Cham berlains Pain Balm and pain relief claims.
A fragmented 19th century Alaska letter mentions Robert of Morrland and relative Juba Sloan. It describes travel, doctors visiting the house, moose and bear sightings, cold winter, and hopes to return by spring. The writer sends greetings, notes hard times, and asks favors related to trading pelts and obtaining goods.
An advertising piece extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a highly concentrated tonic born from necessity for an honest blood purifier. It claims superior curative power and cites testimonials such as Mary A. Burke and Rosy Cheeks praising health benefits and complexion improvements from the product.
The article notes Gleidén’s testimony in the Powers case as part of ongoing legal coverage featuring Ed Stucky and related proceedings.
Sedratary of State Powers case proceeds with Golden, a mountaineer turned state’s witness, taking the stand before illness halted his testimony. Golden claims Powers orchestrated bringing feudists to Frankfort to clear the Democratic majority in the legislature, triggering a big sensation.
Mel Howman of Greston purchased the Bradshaw jewelry stock and will carry on the business in Wooster. Howman is known locally as an energetic young man. his sister is county clerk Samuel Peselburn. Bradshaw remains in the store to manage optical and parsing branches.
A blaze on the roof of a tear portion building was sparked by embers from a faulty edge. Fire crews, alerted by a call from local authorities, extinguished the flames before they damaged the main structure. No injuries reported.
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