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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1903

Page

4

Wayne County Republicans call mass convention May 23 1903 Wooster Ohio

Official call issued by the Ohio Republican state executive committee announces a Wayne County mass convention at Wooster City Hall on May 23 1903 to elect eight delegates and eight alternates to the Republican State Convention in Columbus June 8 and 9 1903 and to transact other business.

Wooster Wayne Tom Johnson Wayne County Jacob Frick Ohio Renal Estate Joan M Criley Abigail F. Routson

Big Laundry Strike in Chicago Sparks Irony

A chaotic harvest of unease fills the nation from Chicago strikes to political jibes in Kentucky Ohio and Connecticut. J P Morgan’s dining set worth eighty thousand highlights wealth contrasts while campaigns drift into late summer tones. The era’s mood mixes labor disputes high finance and shifting suffrage debates with jokes about politics and public life.

Williams As Democratic Presidential Candidate Mentioned

The article references George Fred Williams as the Democratic candidat for president and notes remarks on other figures including William Jennings Bryan and Cleveland. It comments on perceived suitability and age, with ironical language about political ambitions and party nominations.

George Fred Williams Wilheam

Come of Senator Hanna Sparks Worry in Gardtus Campaign

Widespread concern rises as Gardtus shifts position amid Senator Hanna’s bid, with local officials and supporters expressing unease over potential policy implications. The debate centers on fiscal priorities and the impact on regional projects.

Hanna

Paradox in Wealth and Public Figures Across Headlines

The item notes the Earl of Yarmouth's wife possessing half a million tied up, a Benton Ridge man convicted of assault recently made a justice of the peace, and a dispute over The Hague location for Carnegie's peace palace. It cites Dr Lorenz's bloodless surgery, Kentucky feuds, and lingering anti expansion sentiment, with Morgan predicting good times and Ames’s erratic statements following a lapse in sanity. Grover Cleveland doubts a presidential nomination, repeating a softer stance each time.

Earl of Yarmouth

Mayor Van Nest Vows Law Enforcement in Wooster

The first mayor under the new code, Van Nest, affirms that police must ensure laws and ordinances are observed. Citizens support the stance and pledge to help achieve an able, clean administration, with the mayor responsible for enforcing reasonable directives.

van Nest van Neat Wooster

Wayne County Recors Deeds And Transfers Summary

Wayne County records list numerous property deeds and quitclaim actions. Transactions cover Plain Milton and Wooster townships, with buyers including Adams, Parcell, Laughbaum, Rouch, Hower, and Barden. Totals range from about 125 to 6,716 dollars for land parcels, with several 80 to 94 acre transfers and church trusteeship transfers noted.

Willian Rouch Wm P Rouch Plain Township U Mowery Samuel Bell Wm Bell Wooster Township W Hower H E Fouche Burbank Wayne County Nations Bank Ave- Ma M Sidle Alvinzi Cunningham H. B. Eaby Lucy E Eaby Mary E. Fulton fAmelia Kaufman Milton Township Charles Parcell Luther Parcell Applecreek Bill Luther Parcell Wm A Knoble Sylvanus G Milligan Trustees of Christian Church of Plainstownship W. A. Barden Adrian C. Swart

Oriental from Wooster Helps Police Raid Cleveland Opium Den

Charles Young Chan a Wooster laundryman aided Cleveland police in raiding a Lake Street Chinese resort seen as opium and gambling operations. He claimed a $208 gambling loss and sought restitution, while threats against him tied to Celestial factions prompted court writs and affidavits. Officials noted his courage as officers pursued the case against proprietors and participants.

Chas Young Chan Chas. Soon Buckeye Street Cleveland Oif Soon Or Chan Wooster W H Hudson Joe Campbell Fred van Nowuee Russ A Hudson Charles Young Chan Wooster Oriental Squire Bander No. 14 Lake Street Squire Bauder 149 Pong Cee Loo Gin Munn Loo Sing Wou Chung Constabe Cleveland Celestial United States

Local notes from Madisonburg and nearby towns

Mrs M L Kindig and son Jesse visited Mrs Fred Eastman over Sabbath. Miss Hettie Stahl taught near Doylestown and visited her parents. Levi Allaman visiting son Emory near Akron. The street car line grading progresses and hopes for peace rise. Wm Yergan, recently ill, was reported very low. Mr and Mrs Jacob Bersch welcomed a bouncing baby boy, with family life celebrated in Akron area.

M. L. Kindig Jesse Andrs Fred Eastman Millie Elliott Keeney Bloomington Levi Allaman Emory Ear Akron O. O Wright Finaly Ray Rittman Landes Dalton Schools Sanbath Yergan Hettie Stahl Doylestown Eli Stahl God. Jones Jacob Bersch Akron

Pleasant social at Johnson home marks Orra Johnson wedding

A Friday evening reception hosted by Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Johnson celebrated the marriage of their son Orra Johnson. Guests enjoyed music, games, and refreshments. Attendees included Viola Heyl Evangeline Bruce Anna Miller Dale Fall Fern McGuire Christina Bruce Rose Graham Zeal Lawrence Edith Houser Faith Graham Mary Snyder Glenn Warner Silver Mykrantz H P Shantz Ralph McGuire Alexander Bruce Clyde Warner Benjamin Mykrantz and Merton Bechtel. The Ladies' Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church hosts a gathering Sunday at Mrs. H. Heiselman on Beall avenue. The Beta Theta Pi fraternity has invitations for next Friday at their College ave house.

F. T. Johnson Orra Johnson Dale Fall Fern McGuire Christina Bruce Rose Graham Zeal Lawrence Edith Houser Faith Graham Mary Snyder Glenn Warner Silver Mykrantz H P Shantz Ralph McGuiré Aleaxander Bruce Clyde Warner Benjamin Mykrantz Merton Bechtel Ladies' Home Missionary Methodist Church H. Heiselman Beall Avenue

Marshallville Notes Highlight Local Visits and Death

Marshallville May 9 Miss Beulah Jarvis sails to Oakland for a visit. Mrs J H Furst of Omaha visits aunt Mrs Lucy Ault. Mrs tra Haas and children from Akron visit residents south of town. Mrs I N Burger travels to Hamilton to see ill father Rev Fermemn. W C T U holds silver medal contest at Bourton City M E church with contestants Aisha Davis Ethel Stinson Edna Weaver Royce Powell Ralph Weimer Marjorie Berger. Benjamin Weygandt, 77, died April 30 at home with son A A Weygandt four miles southeast. Funeral Monday at St Michael Lutheran, Rev Engels officiating. interment St Michael cemetery.

Marshallville Beulah Jarvis Oakland Cal J. H. Furst Omaha Neb Lucy Ault tra-Haas Ohilhiren Akron Hess I. N. Burger Hamilton Fermemn St. Michael Lutheran Church Engels Defiance St. Michael Cemetery

Smithville News Highlights Spring Busy Season

Smithville notes show active spring work and garden tasks, Prof. Eberly’s entertainment draws a good crowd, and Normal commencements scheduled for the first Saturday in June. Mayor Swenger David Webner visited family, local clergy called in, and Mrs Zinsmaster from Navarre visited relatives. Memorial Day observance planned by Davidson Post with Lieut M C Rouch as orator and Rev L Twinem to preach. Rural delivery to begin July 1 with Wm Hutchinson named carrier.

Smithville Eberly Swenger David Webner Zinsmaster Navarre Weaver’s Davidson Post A. R M. C. Rouch Wooster Andy Rev L.twinem Orrville Wm. Hutchinson Mra Lillie Hutchinson

Notable Names From Wooster and Doylestown Records

Orra H Johnson of Wooster and Maybelle Rittenhouse are listed alongside Martin Burg and Daisy Whitman of Doylestown in the latest local notices. The brief item preserves these four named individuals without additional context or dates.

Orra H Johnson Wooster Maybelle Rittenhouse Martin Burg Daisy Whitman Doylestown

Habit of haste and its dire stomach consequences

A columnist notes Americans eat hurriedly and neglect digestion. Case: Elspeth Davies of Columbus reports acute indigestion, bedridden, anxious and weak until using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. Pills reportedly restore stomach function, with advertising offering a free booklet from Schenectady NY and pills sold at 50 cents a box or six for two dollars fifty, via druggists or mail order.

Misa Elspeth Davies Town Street Columbus Ohio Dr. Williams Williama Dist Williame Schenectady N Y Williams

Taxation amendment proposal for Ohio constitutional change

Official copy of a 1902 joint resolution from Ohio General Assembly proposing to amend section 2 of the state constitution to classify taxation and exempt small personal property, with ballots reading Taxation amendment Yes or No, taking effect January 1, 1904. Signed by W. S. McKinnon and Carl L. Waferes, certified January 27, 1903.

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Constitutional amendment governor s veto yes no ballot

A 1902 Ohio election excerpt outlines voters choosing yes or no on a constitutional amendment regarding the governor s veto. It cites McKinnon Archer as Senate president and notes adoption May 2, 1902, with secretary of state certification and official seals.

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