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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1902
Page
2
Work on university buildings is advancing rapidly with brick laying slated to begin by the end of next week. Contractors report steady speed as they push the project forward to completion.
At the annual classis meeting in Marshallville the Wooster church ranked fourth among classis churches for benevolence contributions. Officers and delegates were chosen: JS Freeman of Akron as President, WoOS Adams of Massillon as corresponding secretary, Peter Ault of Marshals de Reva as treasurer, HoT Bomberger of Cleveland as treasurer, Ned kirk of Wooster as clerk, and a PO Beva of Massillon as delegate to the national classis in Baltimore.
A Board of Trade report from Gandy & Co of Churubusea Ind asks about ample cheese stock and shipping capacity. The firm confirms a near by supply, with further inquiry into whether soft color cheese quantities can meet demand. Gandy’s records show potential figures between seventy thousand and one hundred thousand dollars, with Tobye Qcediat mentioned in connection to the shipment.
The Ohio Senate honors Judge Welker and notes his service as Common Pleas Judge Lieutenant Governor Aid de Camp Advocate General Adjutant General U S Congressman and Federal Judge. It resolves that his death is a loss to the state and nation and directs copies be sent to his widow and family for memorials and journal entry.
Fragmented page reports Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup for coughs and consumption, plus Celery Nerve Compound and kidney cures from Laubach Boyd Zimmerman, with obituaries for Alvide K Blanchard, Georg Kantzer, and Mrs Celia Wilhelm. funeral details and local tributes noted.
The will leaves the family residence to Mrs Carroll for life with maintenance from estate funds. After her death, Mary Carroll receives 1000, Anna Carroll inherits the Frick property house and lot with 3000 cash for Martha Carroll, plus 50 to each Rev J Ankly and Rev J Carroll for masses. Michael Joseph Carroll gets 5, Rev JT and Wm F Carroll are executors and receive 20 each for services.
The will, dated April 27 1801 and witnessed by R J Sweeny and Charles Taylor Paylor, names John Hl Taylor as executor after debts are paid. It directs the sale of all real estate without court order and provides for a walled grave with brick and a stone tablet. The document lists several relatives and legacies including Erroll Water to Harves, Mary Ann Himmermyn, Jaccabe Abt to Praae Mohr, and Abbie Adler among others.
Will Bell of Bell Bros plans to tour Europe to buy horses. Frank Saal visits from Seville. Jacob Saal and wife return to Cleveland after visiting Mrs Lu Cette Wasson. Earl Hampton fatally hurt in a rail accident near Alliance, not related to Frank Hampton. Major J K McQuigg and family come to assist sick Mrs Samuel McQuigg. Smallpox fears ease for exposed individuals. Frank Dugan of Orrville detained on insanity warrant by Marshal Leiner in Wooster. Memorial Day at Winkler Post Overton includes John McSweeney address. Graves to be decorated in morning. Sylvester C Knight, once in the lerrmary, improves and may return to Columbus within 10 days.
Local items from Orrville and surrounding Holmes county cover political letters from Senator Lake I Jones and Millersburg, a fox hound theft report, a Sherman Brigade reunion venue and travel details, rail fare assurances, and several social notices. Mentions of ship sailings from New York to London and Antwerp, plus local business changes, deaths, and crime reports with minor details.
Campaign text by Chamnp Clark of Missouri extols Electric Bitters as the cure for overwork and fatigue. He claims overworked men and weak women gain health and vitality from the tonic, advertised with references to doctors and druggists.
A Cleveland College of Medicine graduate Charley Garver plans to join his uncle in Lorain after a May graduation. A May 1 Applecreek wedding united Howard Hess and Nancy Stauffer at the M Ed parsonage. Attendees include Branstettear Speers McClarran Lerch and Sweeny families from Lancaster. Residents from Cleveland Wadsworth and Shreve attended the funeral of Mrs J H Wilhelm.
Claim says Dr Kings New Life Pills tone digestive organs expel poisons enrich blood improve appetite and flesh. Available for 25c at Laubach and Boyd. Also advertises Dean's Motment cures and vent products for piles and sleep issues.
A historic advertisement extols Boschee's German Syrup as a universal remedy for coughs and consumption. It contrasts this remedy with cheaper drugstore options and highlights its long-standing popularity and claimed effectiveness for severe bronchial trouble and difficult expectoration.
Dangerous if neglected burns cuts and wounds may become troublesome sores. The ad claims DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve prevents such consequences and can heal long standing sores. Testimonial from H C Hardy of Yankeetown Indiana says a leg sore lasting thirty years healed after using the product. Beware of counterfeits Laubach Boyd Zimmerman Co sell the remedy.
A fragmented note reports a Chicago era medical advertisement claiming a physician in Illinois discovered a form of Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. The item touts constipation relief for stomach and bowel ailments and references a Nigerianaboraeed phrase.
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