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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1905
Page
3
A compilation of assorted quotes and comments from various newspapers. Remarks touch on advice about silence, idleness, and public life, with brief jabs at politicians and notable figures. Notable lines reference Thomas W. Law son, Admiral Dewey, Theodore Roosevelt, Rockefeller wealth, and Beecher maps. Persistent themes include vanity, political campaigns, and public perception.
A special train in Greenville South Carolina April 20 reports the fireman and three dining car employees killed. Injured were Prof Henry W Farnam of Yale, Mrs Farnam, R M St Clair Mikelway, R M Ogden and Mrs J G Sharpe. The party, traveling to attend a convention in Washington DC on education in the South, will return to New York.
Captain JB Taylor proposes to donate his North Market street home for a city hospital and adds 1400 to the plan. He would also convey the south lot portion for 2000 and offer the remainder for hospital use within a year, with conditions to preserve streetfront and space. The notice is dated Wooster Ohio April 29, 1905.
Local notes recount a buggy accident causing the harness to fail and injuring a fine dog owned by Muait Simpson, with a team running away and Black being killed. The piece also lists assorted early 20th century news briefs from various cities, including political comment, commencement notices, a lynching scare in Findlay, and other regional incidents.
Local wheat dealers expect little change in the price, forecasting the May wheat market episode spearheaded by John W. Gates will not drop below about 90 cents per bushel. J Ogden Armour’s rapid shorting pressured the Gates group, causing a sharp slump after earlier runs of $30 and more, with a general trend downward over the past two months.
A Japanese festival will be held in the city armory on May 18 19 and 20 under Epworth League auspices. Highlights include a Japanese fandrill sunflower chorus and a Maypole winding. Music by Youngs orchestra nightly with order kept by a Japanese military squad. Art booths and decorations will enhance the event.
An oddly garbled fragment mentions a near fatal or dangerous race, with unclear names and places. The readable bits point to a swift pursuit or contest that brushes with serious danger, highlighting tension and urgent stakes.
Judge Maxwell dismisses the petition for divorce between George Kistler and his wife StoHa after lengthy testimony. He finds no proof of infidelity or intoxication and notes no evidence that Kistler failed to support his wife and children. The judge urges the couple to seek settlement for their children's sake.
The Wooster Treasurer's Office reports that taxes are being collected and that a forthcoming dividend is anticipated. An official statement indicates improved revenue outlook and readiness to pay another tax cycle promptly, with expectations of steady receipts from state and county authorities.
Court of Common Pleas judge Moorewellon delays jurors until further orders. The Worcester Brush works near the Baltimore Ohio Railway line seeks favor for the defendant in a local case.
A Shelby area family, including Mrs Mim FE Myers and daughters Mayme and Helen, endured a long ordeal in Italy after Katharine’s death. They toured the cemetery, saw a coffin box misidentified, and faced suspensions over repatriation, hotel storage, and shipment of the remains. The tale includes travel delays and a statue piece amid funeral arrangements reported by the Shelby Globe.
The Cleveland Leader reviews C. W French whoPromoted grand schemes from Richland to Lake and River railroads. With large ideas and dubious means his finances failed after costly commissions and a California sojourn. His ventures included a Mansfield route paralleling Pennsylvania lines and a Beaver connection to Pittsburg. He vanished from Cleveland eighteen months ago.
The Pennsylvania Railroad plans to buy refrigerator cars as rival lines from New York Central and Vanderbilt move similarly. Executives fear the Interstate Commerce Commission investigations into private car lines threaten their monopoly, signaling a potential long-term decline for private car operators.
Appleman rents middle room of Downing block to stock musical instruments to be ready by May opening. He expects a lively start and will give due notice. Also notes sick headache from stomach disorder and praises Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets available from druggists.
A garbled note critiques a proposed pension gift for retiring and senior professors at Wooster, mentioning Carnegie and steel industry links and questioning trustees, funding, and eligibility. The fragment suggests concerns over legal or theological tests and potential political pressure shaping the act.
Ada Hyatt and Misa Worthington, both schoolteachers in a small town, follow a strict daily walking routine to stay fit. Each travels several miles to and from school, with Worthington set to total 650 miles and Hyatt 850 by term end, undeterred by cold weather. Both were summer school students last year and once considered walking across the continent.
Common Pleas Court opened a jury trial Wednesday for Ezra Runkle versus Milburn Grady over a wheat sale in the ground. The amount involved is $117.50. WV, F Kean represents the plaintiff, Weygandt & Weber for the defendant. Emmet Derr of Wooster was before Judge Maxwell on Wednesday afternoon, pled not guilty to failing to support a minor child, and posted $100 for appearance. Derr expressed willingness to support the child if he gains control of the girl. Prosecutor Carlin appeared for the state.
A cautionary note extols Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets as a pleasant, effective aid for improving digestive function. Sold by all druggists and marketed as a reliable remedy for bowel comfort and overall stomach health.
Health ad for stomach care suggests fear of germs, lists symptoms like headache nausea and dizziness, and promotes a product Mio ta duet tablets and a tonic. Claims include strong health, no disease risk, and zero cost if you buy.
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