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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1901
Page
2
New York May 9 Northern Pacific shares leap to 1000 marking an unparalleled day on Wall Street with fierce demand and rival brokers in battle. Rumors say Harriman Kuhn syndicate wrested control from Morgan Hill. meanwhile other stocks tumble as giants clash and smaller speculators suffer.
Howard Oechler aged 14 of Orrville was brought before Probate Judge Adair on complaint of the Orrville Board of Education for refusing to attend school. He was ordered committed to the Boys' Industrial School on Saturday. The boy has lived with his grandfather as his parents are divorced.
Wesley Warner of three miles west of the city sheltered in his barn when a lightning bolt struck the structure. The shock knocked him down and shattered glass while tearing weatherboarding. Additional reports describe heavy rain and a cloudburst near the Maize schoolhouse washing out roads.
May 10. S G Spangler moved telephone lines to places this week while M Meron, General Manager, will send crew to connect nearby farmers with Wooster exchange. All subscribers on the exchange may call country subscribers free of charge. The US telephone company has not fulfilled its toll station contract in Plain post office but is expected to do so. Citizens and farmers report new fences enhancing property appearance. William Rathbun has a large corn field planted. Henry Swinehart lost two good horses. O G Pinkley of Congress is baling hay at S G Spanger’s.
Frederickburg May 8 The Twentieth Century Class of the high school held commencement at United Presbyterian church before a large audience. Six graduates, one man and five women, completed the program after Junior Orations. Miss Frances Glenn of Wooster and Miss Mary Glenn of Wooster sang three numbers including Nymphs and Fauns Irish Love Song and Spring's Awakening. Alumni banquet will be held at Hotel Aetna Wednesday evening. Visitors include Grace and Nora Lytle of Buffalo and Mrs Valeria Wyler with relatives. Poulson and Naomi of Akron and Mrs Ashbaugh of Millerburg visit Mrs Bart Cramer. many commencement visitors expected.
P A Danforth of La Grange Georgia suffered six months with a running sore on his leg and reports Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured it in five days. The ad claims it cures ulcers wounds and piles and costs 25 cents, sold by Laubach and Boyd. A North Brook North Carolina man W Baxter says he had piles fifteen years and was cured by DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve after trying many remedies.
German Syrup by Dr Boschee, a celebrated German physician, is portrayed as a longstanding cure for colds and breathing troubles. Claimed to be non experimental, it supposedly treats the cause and leaves the respiratory tract healthy. Two million sold annually since 1868, with rapid seasonal gains.
The passage touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a universal remedy for consumption and related lung ailments, claiming it cures early cases and comforts those in severe conditions. It reads like an old advertisement filled with garbled product names and dubious claims, highlighting exaggerated confidence despite unclear supporting details.
The Board of Deputy Supervisors met Wednesday afternoon and removed the judges of Precinct No 1 East Union township for conduct unbecoming election officers. L. J Smedley W. R Relter C S Brown and Wm Bott were removed after findings that illegal ballots were counted and that candidates were certified in April. The judges claim they did not know illegal ballots were used. A new election is likely.
Orrville Ohio on May 9 experienced a heavy hail and rain storm between 5 30 and 6 36 pm causing streets to be three to four inches deep with people crossing gullies in walks. Lightning struck three buildings including Wirth's shoe store and homes of Ev Harter and E P Willaman. Willaman residence fire was fought and contained. Apple Creek also reported severe rain from five to six pm causing damaged walkways and flooded cellars.
The body of Al Mowrer was brought from Cleveland Monday night under Fred and Faber, taken to Ebert and Bevington, and viewed Wednesday. A 2 p.m. funeral at the undertaking establishment, with Rising Star Lodge K of P auspices and Rev S E Netkirk presiding, followed by vault rites. Pallbearers named are Henry Einer, Henry A Haller, Henry Schbuch, Harry Howard, Wm Muschenich, Will Noggle. A letter found at Kennard House references plans to buy a place and move to Europe, ending with a note of declining health.
Civil War veteran from Winchester Indiana proclaims a wife cured by Dr King’s New Life Pills and notes their 20 cent price. A thief took Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin, claiming the ad promised easy use. the court discharged the culprit, who joked about taking more.
An old advertisement touts August Flower as a cure for dyspepsia and liver issues, listing symptoms such as sour stomach, headaches, constipation, heartburn and stomach pain. It claims two doses relieve distress and cites testimonials from F D Arnold and G H Came plus endorsements from pharmacists and physicians.
A large home wedding at 220 Fort Wayne Avenue united Alberta May Ware Ward to Rev Chauncy Case of Portland Oregon. The ceremony featured Mendelssohn’s wedding march and a simple Lutheran rite by Rev Gideon C Smith. Guests enjoyed a dining room reception and a university band serenade. The couple, both connected to church missions, plan to Canton Station China with the Board of Foreign Missions. Out-of-town guests included J F Sprague Akron and Miss Wilda Hitchcock Berlin among others.
Stockholders met to report a healthy business year and to outline summer work. They added territory including a large irons contract and elected a board led by Prof W J Seelye and Judge M L Smyser. Officers include S G Gil treasurer and C C Adams secretary. The firm foresees establishing a Wooster factory to expand manufacturing of merit items and notes the Gasoline Iron has gained rapid household favor.
An old advertisement advocates Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for persistent coughs as a cure for consumption bronchitis and croup in children. It includes testimonials from Laubach Boyd and Zimmerman Co. praising Foley remedies Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and De Witt's Little Early Risers for digestion constipation and liver issues with brief patient anecdotes.
Justice R. Sweeney and a jury heard the case Mary Latinia Williams vs Jane Buch over a team of horses. Buch claimed to have bought the team while Williams sought recovery on execution alleging ownership by her husband from whom she obtained alimony. The jury ruled for Williams with McClarran Jones representing Williams and S. N. Coe of Orrville for Buch.
Ashland Ohio May 6 1901 Maurice Sempre manager of the track team reports voting closed on events for the meet The program includes 100 and 220 yard dashes 440 yard dash mile run hurdles running broad and high jumps pole vault and one mile relay Mansfield Galion Wooster and Bucyrus have sent acceptances Invitations from other towns are pending A June 20 meet date is set with entry blanks requested and fees of 15 cents for the first entry and 16 cents for subsequent entries A reception will follow in the gymnasium hosted by the high school girls managing the event
Wayne County records show multiple transfers of property in Shreve East Union Wayne and Canaan townships. Deeds include 283 284 lots in Shreve to Laka and to Shreve Manufacturing 283 284 values 1509 2000. Other transfers list 26 acres East Union 2100, 72 acres Greene township 34000, acre Chippewa 275, and more with numerous quitclaim deeds in Chester East Union Wayne and Canaan townships totaling thousands. Also mentions a patent medicine ad for Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets priced 26 cents with local pharmacist contact.
A series of entertainments will be held at ROS City Armory and the New Summer Garden from May 27 to 30. Co D of the 8th Regiment O N G plans a Military Carnival and May Festival with drills, exhibition displays, a spelling contest for schools, Band concerts by Wooster City Band, and various vocal and instrumental performances. A gold medal event is scheduled for May 30 with a company representative competing. refreshments will be served.
Banker R N Pollock of Cleveland killed himself amid financial strain. He left several relatives in Wooster, mainly cousins. Authorities note his conscientious nature and speculate bank losses under his leadership may have unbalanced his mind.
Residents of Wooster endorse Doan's Kidney Pills as proof of relief from kidney trouble. A testimonial from May 1866 cites Mrs. Warner of North Walnut Street noting dramatic benefits after using Zimmerman & Co's Doan's Kidney Pills at West Liberty street. The ad claims the pills remove acute suffering and fatigue, with a price of 50 cents a box and Foster Milburn Co. as sole U S agents.
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