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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1899
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR note from Honeydall News census page dated May 10 1899 mentions Wayne County and a early town event. Readable pieces point to a regional notice or brief item with local names and place references.
The article details an upcoming Republican convention set for the 27th, 1990, in Columbus Ohio. It notes caucus meetings by Waynne and local central committee members to select delegates based on votes. Delegates will move to the convention, with 0103 Wooster named as chairman and anticipation of competitive party activity.
A garbled OCR narrative touches on aging figures and party unity. It notes Captain David Codier as a Democratic candidate for county representation, urges Democrats to unite, and emphasizes governance over force in administering territories and elections, amid general political commentary.
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for sick nervous headaches. It claims to purify blood and restore health, pricing the package at 25 cents and noting availability through Patents & Co., druggists.
Press dispatches say Andrew Carnegie has sold his business interests for 100 million dollars. He is praised as a good man who understands conditions and may use his wealth for philanthropy. The world may regard him more as a philanthropist than a politician, a role some view as less patriotic.
General Miles faced sharp criticism as the Court of Inquiry failed to substantiate his charge that canned army beef was sunbathed and unfit to eat. The public doubted the report and called for further action. A new court of inquiry or court of war was anticipated to address lingering concerns about wartime food quality and military accountability.
A boy is poisoned after eating unknown substance. A child’s foot is crushed in a wagon accident. The scene includes informal notes about local residents and farm work, with several names and places mentioned in a fragmentary report.
Ritim an claims a record safe height and mass including a 626 feet tall structure tied to a local firm. The report mentions water rates and industry figures, noting a large capacity facility and daily output. It also notes a death on a Friday referenced as a local tragedy.
A fragmentary OCR item references the 16th Regiment and a scheduled action at a gate on May 20. It notes request reform or service related to a local drill or gathering, but details are unclear due to damaged text. Further readable context is required to specify persons, organizations, and precise actions.
The LAc illegal convention of Ge Wale County Women Christiaan Temper sce llilon will be held at the M. E. church on Eurostick opxt Wednesday May Ib. A program has beso viepe red. Mrs Richards, the noted lecturer who recently entertained a Westar audience, will deliver the evening soldiness.
After a week of paralysis Samuel Morr died Tuesday afternoon at his home near Torrland. He was 80 years 7 months 13 days, born in Pennsylvania and spent his life in Wargoe county. The funeral will be from Morrigna M. B. church at 11 am Thursday, burial in Marionnh cemetery.
A special service examination will be held by the post office board of examiners in this city in June 1899 commencing at 9:00 a.m. for the positions of clerk and carrier. Applications must be in by May 29. Address inquiries to the secretary of the board for blanks full instructions and salaries.
The report notes a boy was kicked and badly injured on Friday near Green Township. Neighbors and local residents, including George Cullur and George Myers, assisted at the scene and in a class gathering that followed.
May 8 update from Wooster area churches schools and families. Reports mention Rev H Bea er Rev Schott and others at Evangelical meeting and Sunday services. Local residents such as Miss Nancy and Mr Armstrong attend events while others travel to Cleveland Toledo and Frederickburg for visits and family gatherings.
A scrambled report notes people from Minneapolis planning to attend the general assembly. It mentions vaccination certification for entry to a church related event and concerns about behavior at dwellings, with references to Wright and D. B. among others.
Property improvements include fresh paint on Geo Freshs house and Wm H Campbells pear trees, with more upgrades expected. Rosa Thorley, a Smithville Normal student, earned a teaching certificate. Joans Commercial House changed hands to D Garver and wife. Gallatin rents Hoff property for a branch store. Cogtas girl Miss Yessie Reid won university honors. Mail route sale to a Kentucky buyer noted at 394 per year.
The Smithville Normal School will graduate three students this year. Commencement is set for Friday evening June 2. The class address will be delivered by former student Hon. Chas Workman of Macfield, anchor of the Workman Law. The town weighs chatter about Chautauqua meetings and potential attendees. Numerous local residents are listed as visiting or guests across the Sabbath. News notes include community events, social visits, and a note about Memorial Day preparations.
Mrs Annie E K Springer of 125 Howard Street Philadelphia reports a life changing result from Discovery for Con. After years of pain and failed remedies this royal cure removed chest pain and restored restful sleep, praised by the patient.
In a May report from Massillon Ohio area, beloved matriarch aged in her eighties or nineties is described as devout, lifelong church member, and devoted wife and mother. The document details many descendants and a peaceful passing after a holy life. Also noted is the death of Charles Frederick of the 224 United States Infantry killed at Manila after enlisting at Webster.
Dr W Gilman Thompson of the University of New York endorses cod liver oil as the best fat for nourishing healthy tissues bones and teeth. Scott's Emulsion is digestible cod liver oil combined with hypophosphites aiding rich blood and solid flesh. Price listed as 4.00 in aldroggista. SCOTT BOWE Phase New York Young be to avoid.
The clipped text references Neal Sve Ty and Jonathan Leyds forming a new jadeel while engaging in healthful exercise. It mentions Mrs J Workman, quick fixes for ailments, and a general attended by Mr Lake. It records illness, deaths, and a brother’s involvement with a Boney corpty, plus a daughter Bethe tylaworth linked to recent deaths. The passage is fragmented and names are uncertain.
The ad touts Grain-O as a tonic that tones the body and provides nourishment. It suggests drinking a fee beverage, credits relief to Grain-O, and claims improved vigor for those with steady habits.
A notice from the District Court of the United States Northern District of Ohio Eastern Division informs all concerned that Edward B. Childs of Wooster has filed his petition for discharge. The case is assigned for hearing before Judge Augustus J. Bieks at 10:00 A.M. on December … in Ohio.
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