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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1899
Page
2
A fragmented column from March 3 1899 discusses Admiral Dewey and the Spanish American War, disarmament policies, marriage rumors involving Mrs W. Childs, and local political chatter. It notes Campbell as a potential governor candidate, wage news from the Machining Valley, and speculation on Toledo Jones as an independent candidate. The piece mixes opinion, satire, and factional commentary with references to U S Philippine affairs and party dynamics.
The verdict in the George Cage case appears to meet widespread approval. A key witness’s testimony was largely dismissed, with detractors citing biased testimony and heavy reporting of moral character. George Dax ton remains the “black sheep” of the family, and even if a killer had been proven, the public’s reverence for virtue would have colored responses.
Annual meeting of the Wayne County Bible Society will be held at the Fite Baptist Church Wooster on Tuesday May ninth Delegates from all county churches expected sessions begin 2 30 p m with conference on topics including Bible and American Spirit and Modern Bible Reading and Study. Reports and election of officers follow address by Rev S F Scofield D D and Rev J O Campbell D D president Leghias C Lawrence secretary
Fragmented OCR describes advertisements for patent medicines with claims of curing blood disorders nasal catarrh and head colds. Mentioned products include Hood's Sarsaparilla and Cream Balm with testimonials and mail order pricing. The ad notes general consumer interest and distribution through druggists and mail.
A detailed account of a Guyer's Chapel event on Friday May 6 1899 with talks, recitations, hymns, and discussions led by Rev. Wieand and others. The piece includes a medical aside praising Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism and a local sales note.
Local notices from Wooster and surrounding areas detail a minister's resignation, visits from families, concert cancellations due to fever scare, and upcoming sermons at M E church. Juries are noted, a recital planned, and residents traveling to Creston and Myersdale. A violent racial editorial closes the column, condemning lynching and asserting white and black barbarism.
Dr D B Cargile of Washita IT reports four bottles of Electric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer of scrofula after years of suffering and failed medical help. The remedy is praised as a premier blood purifier and treatment for eczema salt rheum boils and runnish sores. Sold by Laubach Hoyd with guarantee. Contains a dubious old-time patent medicine claim.
The Methodist congregation will mark the 12th anniversary of their church dedication on May 7 with hopes to liquidate the remaining debt. Four hundred twenty dollars have been pledged so far, and no further date is set to retire the balance. The large, commodious edifice serves as the city’s foremost meeting place and has been a source of community benefit, with public gratitude for its services.
Local snippets report numerous May Day visits and moves in Wooster, Cantor, Allegheny and nearby towns. Notable items include Misses Musselman and Myers visiting relatives, C L Fortney starting work in Ashland, and Jay Finley with a new buggy. A death is announced for Dalphog Earl Wegner, aged 2, with funeral details and heartfelt condolences.
May 1 arrivals and happenings in Mt. Eaton include Philip Graber burying corn in BeYEN acres after spring showers, school tensions nontheless active, and a nearby smallpox incident prompting departures. Residents Charles Beeler and Dr. C Lee Graber travel, Abraham Pfelater sick, social visits at Lucas Hotel, and local business plans unfold as Christ Beachler eyes oil firm work and a well is drilled for John Schiaffy.
The May Day Sabbath meeting drew a good attendance with addresses by Mr Noyes Haga and Rev Moamaw. Local visits include William Embly at Sterling and Miss Mary Runkle visiting Richard Wasson’s family at Golden Corner. Several residents, including Adam Detwiler, Jacob Davidson, and Mrs Richwine, are listed with health updates and social news from Orrville Applecreek and Millersburg areas.
A man collapsed and died at a dinner table Sunday noon during a gathering. Undertaker firms Shatt & Emery of Pine Street and Covert provide services. details of the incident are limited in the readable fragments.
May 1 notes report residents returning from Akron Goodrich rubber works and visits by Orrville and Massillon residents. Mentions back-to-back small town events: weddings and visitors, a new business block wall being laid, school reopening after smallpox closure, and Sunday preaching plans. Also notes roads improved with steam scraper, Sabbath disturbances, fishing season approaching, and improving health of Mrs Moore.
A Shelby woman, Mrs. Luther Lutz, endured seven years of illness with severe coughing and sleepless nights. After three months of relentless symptoms she found relief by using Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption. Two bottles led to a dramatic improvement and she was reportedly cured. Trial bottle offered by Laubach Boyd’s Drug Store. regular sizes 60 cents and one dollar, guaranteed.
A May meeting in Doyleston Town, Virginia, drew concern for a $10,000 electric light bond and potential street railway inducements. Voters approved 215 to 23, with a band concert on the street to celebrate. Dr A E Stepfield celebrated the result by treating the band to cream.
Fragments describe a person in poor health affecting morning and noon work at a well. The report mentions a force of work, attempts to proceed, and decisions to take present moves to hold leases. Wayne townships and a company related to land under lease to Canningham and Alexander are referenced.
Arrangements started Monday for coal prospecting near the city on the Owerly farm south of town. Stephan A. Smith won the drilling contract, bringing a rig to the site to bore between 90 and 100 feet. If coal is thick enough, shafts will follow promptly.
All doctors told Reick Hamilton of West Jefferson Ohio after 18 months with a rectal fistula that he would die unless a costly operation was done. He cured himself with five boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Salve, praised as the surest pile cure and the best salve in the world. Printed by Laubach and Boyd druggists. 25 cents a box.
University of Wooster held a literary contest Saturday evening in Kaukes Chapel. The program included piano solo, declamations on The Evolution of Government, Gratton's Reply to Speaker Camp, and various readings. Judges were Hav. G. Smith, Prof Chas. Haupert, and W. F. Kean. Winners announced: Declaimer B. Yeager, runner up B. Hongton. Orations second place Geo. A. Breyrer.
From Tueday's Daily a Livingstone Sams group marked Dewey's Manila victory anniversary by visiting Westminster with seven lawn mowers lanterns and cutting the home lawn at 1 a.m. They reportedly displayed firearms and other notices while causing unease about the elderly residents.
Notice of infant Minnie Schaad dying at age 3 years 1 month and 1 day after brief illness. Funeral held Tuesday at 2 pm with interment at Wooster Cemetery. Also reports Simon Reb mad Simon Hobman sickened and died suddenly, along with Frank Brigg and Mrs Shreffler’s deaths, noting lingering illnesses and local causes.
Lewis P. Schaffter of Mt. Eaton and Mary Myers of Dalton are identified as individuals in the notice. The brief item notes their connection without additional context or actions.
A fragment essay-like note cites Mrs Birhart and Lydia s Vegetable Compound praised for boosting weight and vitality. The missive mentions Scott s Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil and Liver Pills, claiming improvements after two months and a weight loss from 155 to 138 pounds.
Reports from Doylestown and surrounding towns describe strong public interest in a proposed railway line from Akron to Smithville and Wooster, with locals urging support. Discussions cover coal prospects east of Iowa, farm land drilling, and town growth as construction and related activity proceed amid regional visits and church events.
Woostar Commandery No 48 invites Gerhela Lotge to Ascension Day services on May lib, with a meal hosted by their wife. Knights will attend with their wives and be entertained by their Master on the third night.
Chicago on May 7. Rt. Rev. Alex J. McGawick was consecrated auxiliary to Archbishop Feehan with the title Bishop of Marcopoli. The service at the Cathedral of the Holy Name drew nearly 300 visiting priests. Archbishop Feehan served as consecrator and principal celebrant.
Marie F Burroughs, who has attracted attention with her unusual conduct, was discharged on the parity charge and must now stand trial on the pet- rary charge. The case continues as details emerge from Toledo.
Fragmented OCR text notes a May 2 event related to 14th Republic congress, mentions groups and individuals with scattered names and numbers. Content unreadable for clear facts. no distinct outcome or actions discernible from the readable fragments.
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