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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1903
Page
6
An advertisement urges persistent daily use of Scott's Emulsion to improve child weakness. It claims steady treatment yields better results than long worry, noting children like the product and that it is harmless yet powerful. A free sample is offered by RCOTT & BOWNE Chemists in New York.
Mrs. Frank J. Shives attended a surprise farewell visit at her mother's home on North Buckeye street and plans to move to Pittsburg with Mr. Shives. A quiet wedding occurred at Mrs. Ezra Dunham’s home as Miss Daisy M. Dunham wed Mr. A C. McIntire with Rev S. E. Neikirk officiating. Regina Barnes led a wedding march. Various clubs and societies hosted events, including the Wayne Rebekah lodge, M Y C B club at St Mary church, Old Folks Concert and Loan Exhibit at United Presbyterian church, and social events at Lee’s hall and German church with elaborate suppers and musical numbers.
County auditors along the C A and C railway line plan a May 15 meeting in Akron to assess taxation. Buckman fixes place and time for Summit Stark Wayne Knox Delaware Licking Franklin/ Goshocton Muskingum counties. The auditor will not attend as the C A U line runs to Hudson only.
Raye De King’s Life Pills claim to restore youth and vigor by nightly use for two weeks, with testimonials from D H Turner Dempsey Town Pa. marketed as stomach and bowel purifiers. sold for 25 cents at Laubach Boyd’s Drug Store Ithsk.
Resolutions read at Wayne County bar memorial services celebrate Col. Benjamin Eason born May 5, 1822 and died December 1, 1902. The tribute notes his early education, long service as school reformer, county clerk, state senator, Civil War captain, and educator whose public school innovations built the People’s College and shaped local governance and law.
Every seven days the blood, muscles and bones of an average man lose tissue and strength without proper digestion. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure lets the stomach and digestive organs digest and assimilate wholesome food to rebuild tissue, protect health, and strengthen both mind and body. It cures Indigestion Dyspepsia and stomach troubles. Sold by Zimmermann Co and Lambach Boyd.
The high school track squad plans a spring schedule including Oberlin Reserve Wooster and Mansfield meets. Event specialists include Lovett Quinby Redick Bloomberg Warner for long sprints. Nice Follis Stauffer Miller for short runs. Nice Follis Nice and Miller for shot put. Quinby Nice and McSweeney for hurdles. Nice excels in pole vault and hammer throw.
Three sunspot groups are visible on the sun with one unusually fine group. The university telescope was directed at the sun yesterday and today, producing an image about 15 inches in diameter on a paper screen, clearly showing the spots.
In a suit by J E Elliott against BE M Quinby for sewer damages, Quinby through attorney Frank Taggart declares non-residence and opposition to service on Le Bervies. Elliott, via A J Thomas, files a new action reiterating the prior claim, seeking $1000 for two $100 canes tied to a sewer front barn Quinby owns beside Elliott’s property, service to be by legal advertisement.
Dr G Mera of Nu Mehoopany Ma made a stershige test resulting in a wonderful ute tad Writes a patient was attacked with Vineut hemorrhages caused by ulceration of the stomach The tonic claimed to ease stomach and liver troubles improved the patient in 14 months Fleerie Butreps are positively guaranteed for Dyspepsia Indigestion Constipation and Kidney troubles Try them Only 40¢ at Laue bach Boyd mwik
X rays show catarrh of the stomach stems from repeated indigestion attacks. An advertisement touts Kedol Dyspepsie Cure as a remedy to cure indigestion, digestion issues, and prevent stomach distress, sold by Zimmerman and Co.
Special to The Republican reports a dynamite explosion at the Cresson Powder Company works in Altoona Pennsylvania on April 80 destroying the building and injuring scores. The blast shattered every window in Williamsburg and caused extensive damage.
The Pennsylvania railroad is widening improvements in Wayne county with major work near Smithville hill to Wooster. Siding extensions create a near four track system to prevent delays if a train stalls. A large crew and steam shovel are at work. Rumors say four tracks may extend west of the city toward Applecreek, aligning with long discussed cut through Applecreek.
F B Willbins of Saudan Virginia has written about a sword cane picked up on the Benton field after the March 19 1865 engagement. It bears J T Rice Ninth O V I brass-bord inscription and may be returned to the Rice family. Julian T Rice enlisted in U S Cavalry at Wooster January 4 1862 and died in Denver December 1880, burial in Wooster from Judge John P Jeffries home. Mrs Rice and one daughter of Auburn New York survive.
A historic consumer testimonial touts Hood's for weak stomachs and digestive distress. The speaker, Hroxman of w.caescer, credits Hood's with easing nausea and run down conditions, claiming the tonic is invaluable for the family.
Ad copy style note recounts Hood's Sarsaparilia and Pills Strengthen, promoting stomach support and forestive sweetern benefits in a vintage tone.
Ohio General Assembly proposes amending section 2 of article 11 to adjust representation by county and ratio. Voters would see yes or no options on the November ballot. Certification by Secretary of State Lewis Claylin dated January 27, 1903.
Ohio General Assembly proposes a state ballot measure for 1903 to amend section 8 of article XIII of the constitution. The change would require dues from private corporations to be secured by bonds as prescribed by law, with stockholders liable only for their unpaid stock. Ballot wording Option: For single liability amendment or Against single liability amendment.
Notice lists American Medical Association and National Council events offering reduced fares and special tickets. Includes trips to Savannah Georgia for Southern Baptist Convention and Auxiliary Societies, to points in the West Northwest and South for Home-seekers, and to San Francisco. Includes one way second class settlers tickets and colonists tickets with dates across May June July. Details field travel dates and suggests checking nearest Pennsylvania Lines agent.
Fragmentary copy of a joint resolution from Ohio dated May 2 1902 detailing ballot wording for constitutional amendment governor's veto yes and no. Includes signatures of Speaker W S McKimason and President F R Ancure and secretary certification dates 1902 1908.
The General Assembly proposes a constitutional amendment to classify cities, villages, and hamlets, limit taxing and debt powers, and establish three city classes by population. Voters will decide November 1903 on the measure and the act would take effect January 1, 1904.
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