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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1902
Page
3
Manila May 3 General Davis states his ultimatum to Mendano natives failed. Fort Mendano shelled and captured. Three officers and 20 Americans wounded.
The Willard and Castalian literary societies presented Richard Brinsley Sheridan's The Rivals to a smaller crowd than hoped. The amateur cast delivered a polished, well drilled performance with Miss Humphries as Sir Anthony Absolute and Miss McClure as Captain Absolute earning praise for confidence and swordwork, while Miss Shanklin, Miss Hemphill, and Miss Pierce also drew acclaim for their roles. The University Mandolin Club provided musical interludes enhancing the show.
David Mackey of Applecreek, the county's oldest resident, expects to reach 100 on August 10. He left active farming years ago and now lives with his son Irvin. Though his eyesight is poor, he travels about and remains mentally keen, enjoying past memories and present-day affairs.
An era of old time patent remedy ads claims Dr King New Life Pills toning and regulation of digestive organs, cleansing poisons, enriching blood, increasing appetite, and healthier flesh for 25c at local druggists. Also promotes Clinic Headache Wafers as a nerve and heart tonic at 10c.
In MaRieTra on May 1, Mrs. McKinney widow of ZGreo. 2feKindes a veteran Timés, died by hanging herself during a bout of temporary insanity.
Washington May 3 The Senate appropriation committee reported favorable to an amendment postponing the St. Louis exposition until 1904.
The Bell land cable was received on Wednesday, set in position on Thursday, and machinery began operating in the afternoon. Citizens visited the well to watch the work, with oil excitement running high in town and a Wooster strike believed to unleash wider stir.
Dr. F. F. Hunter and wife moved to Wooster with a prized Shepherd named Peak. The dog vanished Tuesday night, reappeared 14 hours later 40 miles away in Greenwich, having crossed the road only once before. He will be kept from traveling back to Greenwich.
Special to the American Philadelphia April 30 five girls were killed and many injured in a panic at a Philadelphia cigar factory when someone yelled fire causing 600 workers to rush for the doors. A man was slightly injured in an elevator during the rush.
Close friends of C. S. Frost, president of the Wayne County National Bank, learned he suffered a rare tumor under the right arm. He traveled to Cleveland for treatment and surgery required amputation at the shoulder. The operation was completed successfully and his recovery is awaited.
Special to The Republican Cleveland May 3 Case School of Applied Science defeated Wooster University 10 to 7 after a five-run first inning by Case. Iden pitched well with Nydegger catching. Wooster later fought hard but the visiting Case team showed the stronger form in Cleveland.
D J Bixler of Madisonburg suffered a serious accident Saturday morning when he cut the switch with a knife while handling a balky horse. The blade struck his left arm open, nearly severing the biceps and cutting the brachial artery. Doctors sewed the artery, leaving it useless and forcing circulation through other channels.
General Brooke announces the U S troops camp at Chickamauga Park Georgia will be renamed Camp George H. Thomas. The order clarifies the new designation applies to the eastern department camp currently at Chickamauga Park.
Wooster Commandery No 48 Knights Templar travel to Millersburg next Thursday May 8 as guests of Spartanigo Templar club to hold Ascension Day services at the Methodist church in the afternoon with Rev Erickson to deliver the address. In the evening visitors will be banquetted by the club at the American Hotel.
May 3 report from Santo Domingo shows Horacio Vasquez leading a strong rebel force toward the capital. Telegraph lines cut, capital quiet, coast towns largely in rebel hands with Puerto Plata and San Domingo as exceptions. Domination by Vasquez’s forces spreads, with arrival anticipated at the capital soon.
A Springville woman with whooping cough experience promotes a cough remedy claiming it saved her three children last summer including a three month old baby. She asserts the remedy preserved plumpness and improved outcomes versus untreated children and notes her oldest daughter asked for cough syrup between fits. The advertisement lists it as available at druggists. It also includes endorsements for Foley's Kidney Cure and Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin in brief health notices.
Arthur Meyer of Lowell admits killing farmer Douglas Craft on April 18 in Ammond Indiana. He claimed Craft shot at him before dying by his own hand. Craft lay in the barn 12 hours as Meyer sought to fake self defense and concealment.
News items report 8. E. Smith of Monronville Ohio committed suicide in a Columbus hotel. California fruit growers unite to shape eastern shipments. Chilean steamer Cheribon wrecked off Salvador coast. Amalgamated Association selects convention city. President Roosevelt praises navigation class at Annapolis. Earthquake in Guatemala April 18 wipes out a thousand lives and leaves 30,000 homeless. Harry Cooper wanted for murder in Marietta Ohio reportedly jumped from a train.
London April 30. It is authoritatively announced here that Morgansa will fulfill their part of the option by which the White Star line will enter the shipping combination.
A number of Atlantic type passenger engines for the Ft. Wayne line are being broken in on light freight runs between Allegheny and Crestline. The locomotives, the heaviest and most powerful, are trialed first with light leads and warmed up before moving to fast runs. The Ft Wayne line faces motive power shortages, and these Atlantics will aid the freight department.
The remains of Alfred W. Clark private Co B 3rd U S Cavalry arrived at Doylestown and will be buried at Sts Peters and Pauls Catholic Cemetery with military honors by the 8th Regiment O N G. Clark died in Bangor Philippines July 13 1901. His comrades will attend the funeral and the family receives community sympathy. Also noted: S H Hochestatter of Messrs Seiberling Miller in fragile health and Empire Works crowded with orders yet over time. Injunction papers ready Chicago for meat packers conspiracy case with Attorney General Knox. Bill completed 6000 words. Day left for Washington.
John Becker, despondent and with Cincinnati parents, dies by self inflicted gunshot in Greenlawn cemetery Columbus. He leaves a note blaming his father for mistreatment. The incident follows a wage dispute at Lyman cotton mills in Holyoke.
A testimonial claims Hood's Sarsaparilla strengthens weak stomachs, aiding digestion and reducing belching. The writer cites nervous headaches and indigestion relief, saying the remedy is invaluable for the family.
The Washington state department has been notified of the release of naval officers in Venice after they paid a $2,000 fine.
In Wooster on Friday BH. F. Pocock reported sand shipped from Kid Buck quarries to Massillon for testing. A test will occur soon to decide whether to form a company to develop the sand for Wooster and other plants. If not satisfactory, further searches will continue for a suitable quarry. Larwill property, about 2 acres, price $1,800, is under consideration for the factory site.
Wednesday night in Zanesville the state convention of the Prohibition party awarded first honors to Platte T. Amatutz of Wooster. D. O. Cunningham of Hiram was second and Ernest A. Smith of Oberlin third. Amatutz, Freshmen class member and first tenor in the Prohibition quartette, is popular among participants from seven or eight colleges. He will compete in the interstate contest in Omaha, Nebraska, for a prize of 100.
The 1902 high school class of sixteen will present graduation exercises in the hall on May 28. Members include Misses Allie Yeakley May Michael Blanche Staumbaugh Ada Wertz Zella Bevington Stella Beving and Gertrude Seas Lavonne Brice Grace Mosely Marion Moncrief and Messrs. Harry Wertz Harry Blackwood Glen Smith Jay McDowell Harry Weible Elmer Tschantz. The event marks the largest class in school history.
A large audience attended the Thursday concert at Case Avenue Presbyterian Church for Wooster University. The Ionic Quartet performed, and Prof. William J. H. Strong offered readings. H. W. Whitney sang, Edna B. Higgs played piano, with choir from the Conservatory of Music. Ice cream and cake were served by the Young Ladies' Guild after the program.
Special to Tug Rey pLicas Washington May I President Havemver of the Sugar trust testified before the Industrial commission that his company had bought 13 000 tons of Cuban sugar this year about three fourths of a month's supply. The Sugar trust has been suspected of buying Cuban sugar right along.
Captain AB Peckinpaugh of Wonster is named adjutant of the Eighth regiment by Colonel Edward Vollrath of Bugpens. He previously served as Inspector of rifle drill. age and service justify retention of rank. A military board approves the appointment and he will receive his commission immediately.
A parlor meeting, part of Keen Wee Stakes week, was held Thursday evening at Mr. and Mrs. Johnson Sweeney’s East Larwill street home. The program featured solos, recitations, a paper on temperance, music, and a discussion of the Real Local Option Law led by Mr. Roach with Capt. J. B. Taylor and Dr. T. K. Davis. Light refreshments followed.
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