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Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1900

Page

4

A Rich Man's Project and Patent Medicine Ads

A discourse on a wealthy donor dedicating nearly all his fortune to charity prompts debate about other effective agencies. The page promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, Foley's Kidney Cure, and Dr Coldwell's Syrup Pepsin, with testimonials from Laubach & Boyd, Zimmerman & Co., and a mother in Monticello praising Pep sin Syrup for her baby Esther.

Hostetter Petersburg Ill Pepsin Syrup Co Monticello Esther Coldwell

Cappeller's Ax Looms Over Ohio Judicial Convention

The Columbus Dispatch reports a highly charged Coshocton judicial convention set for May 22 across the Fifteen Counties District eight. Twelve candidates compete led by Stark, Pomerene, Thayer and Albaugh, with a potential deadlock and brokered deals as Swartz brothers and Simeon Winn vie for influence. E E McBride of Mansfield presides amid Democratic edge and Republican wave history.

Coshocton Columbus Dispatch Oo Covenit Farfield Delaware Ldeking Muskingum Perry Richland Stark Wayne Knox Tuscarawas Ashland Morygun Morrow Morris A. Donahue Murkingum Simeon M Winn John W Winn Defiance County E. Mc Wickham Ho Mitchell Hon . EE. McBride Mansfield Billy Cappellar John Adams William McKinley Lawrence T Neal Yoserpor

Chamberlain's Code Diarrheas Remedy Praised by Hartford Druggist

Druggist A W Sawtelle of Hartford reports a Hartford customer credited Chamberlain's Code Diarrheas Remedy with saving her life at the shore. A man overwhelmed by intoxication was helped after taking a dose, then left in relief and ready to buy again. Sold by Laubach & Boyd on the Square. Emuay Alas! How Soon Forgotten prompts Caldwell's syrup Pepsin as a preventive remedy. small pleasant dose and daily usefulness, available from druggists.

Laubach & Boyd Emuay Caldwell

Circus Coming to Wooster with Leies from Nickel Plate

Wooster citizen Howard B. Leies of the W. H. Harris Nickel Plate division reports a circus visit to Wooster early next month. He notes the event will attract locals and may feature the usual performances and parade through the town.

Howard B. Leies Wooster W. H. Harris Uue

Dr Kings New Discovery Cures Widow of General Burnham

Awful anxiety filled Ma chias Maine as doctors warned the widow might die from pneumonia. Mrs Lincoln reports she begged for Dr King s New Discovery and after three doses slept all night. The medicine is claimed to cure throat chest and lung diseases with trial bottles free at Laubach & Boyd s drug store.

Burnham Machias Lincoln Laubach & Boyd's

Unable to Work Replogle of Atwater Cures Kidney Trouble

Replogle of Atwater could not work due to kidney trouble. After four days with Foley's Kidney Cure he recovered. Laubach and Boyd and Zimmerman Company listed in the notice.

Has Replogle Atwater Foley Laubach & Boyd and Zimmerman & Co

Resignation of Applecreek Pastor Moves to City

Rev Joshua Wolbach pastor of the Reformed church in Applecreek resigns and will relocate to the city living on South Bever Street. An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism sprains bruises and other ailments with small price and a warranty from Laubach Boyd druggists on the Square.

Joshua Wolbach The Reformed Church of Applecreek South Bever Street Chamberlain Laubach & Boyd Kjurie

To ee Hurt Use Banner 8 The Great Healer

An old advertisement promotes Banner 8 as a guaranteed remedy for cuts wounds sores piles and all skin diseases. It lists Laubach Boyd and Zimmerman Co as sellers with implied dates in May.

Laubach & Boyd and Zimmerman & Co Tutsk

Christian Endeavor Convention At Local Presbyterian Church

The County Convention of the Christian Endeavor will meet at the Presbyterian church in this city on Friday evening May 18 and Saturday May 19.

Cough Seen as Symptom of Serious Diseases

A persisting cough is highlighted as the first sign of dangerous illnesses like consumption and bronchitis. The piece stresses treating the cough promptly once it appears to prevent severe outcomes.

Wooster University Elects New Trustees Board

President Holden is praised for leadership as B B Hylden of Wooster University and Lane Theological Seminary appoint new trustees. The notice highlights Wooster’s growth and the elected trustees from Cincinnati and Lane Seminary.

Ater Tu. B. Hylden University of Wooster Lane Theological Leary Cincinnati Lang Wooster University Holden

Canton Patriarchs Militant consider July drill trip

At a Tuesday meeting Canton Wright No 77 Patriarchs Militant accepted an invitation to travel to Alexandria Indiana on July 4 for a free drill. It was not yet decided if the Canton would go if an Independence Day celebration was held locally.

Canton Wright, No. 77 Patriarchs Alexandria Ind

Knightly Visitors at Rising Star Lodge Degree

Two candidates J. C. Latimer and Chas. B. Schopf received amplified degree at Rising Star Lodge No. 21 with teams and visiting Smithville Lodge No. 483 attendees including J. B. McCullough Dr. D. H. Morgan W. K. McCalmon A B. Gettleman L. C. Lumbard A. C. Jarvis 8. Stevens E. E. Stutzipan H S Huff Harry Swartz W. G. Stevens The Smithville lodge organized a way and visitors came to view the work.

Rising Star Lodge K. of P J. C. Latimer Chas. B. Schopf Smithville J.B. McCullough D. H. Morgan W. K. McCalmon A B. Gettleman L. C. Lumbard A. C. Jarvis 8. Stevens E. E. Stutzipan H. 5S. Huff Harry Swartz W. G. Stevens

Unhappy Wives Seek Divorces in Orrville and Wooster

Two separate divorce petitions were filed Tuesday. Mottled details show Mes Louse McCarthy of Orrville seeks divorce from William McCarthy, citing gross neglect and failure to provide since their 1877 marriage in Millersburg. Florence Miller of Wooster petitions divorce from William Miller, married July 4, 1882, with a seven year old daughter, accusing cruelty, drunkenness, and abusive conduct endangering her health.

Eo A Starn Orrville Mes Louse McCarthy Tuesdas Wm McCarthy Millersburg Florence Miller Wooster William Miller

Bride is Dead in West Salem After Brief Marriage

Obituary notes from West Salem report Betty Pouch Harrington died less than a month after her May wedding to Wim Harrington. The couple planned a Sullivan home, but she was taken to the Massillon State Hospital when her mind faltered and died yesterday. Her husband, mother, and friends mourn her loss. Obituary items also note Samuel Brown of near Lebanon died at 62 from stomach cancer, with services at M. Bo church in Lebanon. Brown, a Civil War veteran, left a wife and six children and had served in the Virginia cavalry. Also listed is the death of Detlaven, once a Wayne county resident, now in Columbus, with Marshal Latimer planning to attend the funeral.

Gth Showalter Creston R-F. Ernest Ter Ie Vosper Whitman Prey Ct Milton Township Len Mys Charles Collier May Pierce Shreve U.S. Telephone Co Whoster Massillon State Board of Equalization Kansas Smith A. Brown Maysville J S Johnson Cleveland Glenn Wilson Harry W. Wilson Kate Blanche Columbus Ilaneks Wilson West Salem Betty Pouch Wim Harrington Sullivan Harrington West Lfnavony May Samuel Brown M. Bo Lebanon Brown Virginia Cavalry Glasksmith Johnson Detlaven Wayne County J. W. Latimer Marshal Latimer

Wayne County Abolition of Land Deeds Records Summary

Warranty deeds and quitclaims recorded in Wayne County include transfers from Augusta Pfeiffer to John and Emelia Reese for ten acres to Wayne Township, from Francs Petit Sr to Ignatious Horstman in Milton Township, and multiple transfers in Minn Milton Paint and Sugarcreek townships. Notable entries include a Guardian deed in West Salem and a 5 acre transfer in Sugarcreek to Franklin Gable.

Augusta Pfeiffer John Reese Emelia Reese Wayne Township Francs Petit Ignatious Frederick Horstman Milton Township Reuben K Steiner Edwin I Steiner Minn Township Edwin L Steiner Levi Isaac Lautenschlager Hust Union Township A. Mathiot Elmer Graber Mt Eaton Lena Keterer Mathiot Paint Township A. Mathott I. Q. Ebert Mary Weiler Congress Township Nancy J Senff Arthur Senff Saltcreek Township Charles Schlutt Henry Heyler Marshallville Peter Hofstetter Frederick Kiener Elizabeth Kiener Sugarcreek Catharine Lanx Ezellus W. Naftager Orrville Susan Ewing S A. Raridon West Salem Charles Ewing S. A. Raridon

College Choristers Concert Earns Warm Applause

The Kanke chapel Tuesday evening concert by the College Choristers drew a fair crowd. The varied programme pleased the college audience, with each piece rendered to good effect. Solo numbers by Mrs. C. A. McDonald and John Miberly were especially well received, prompting hearty applause.

Kanke Chapel C. A. McDonald John Miberly

Daughters of Four Generations in Local Letter

A clipped Shreve News item notes multiple generations connected to Mrs. Wm. Athey and others such as Jas B. Gay, with references to Gladys Snyde and a Great Grand Race. The readable fragments indicate four generations are represented in the lettered group.

Shreve Pike United States New Kengton Wm. Athey Gay Snyde Gladys

TAGE OR IRONS BACKS OF TRONS

Fragmented OCR text notes delays in iron work at a library building project. It mentions standstill due to iron supply and few workers on site, with overstock of orders hindering progress. Names and places are unclear from the fragment.

Death of Banning Lake of Lafayette Als

Wooster native Banning Lake died at Lafayette Als around noon Friday. He was about 29, second son of Capt. Lake, born in Wooster, survived by his wife. A telegram from Benj B Lake, formerly of Wooster, conveyed the news. Remains to be interred at Lafayette on Sunday morning.

A. H. Hunt Benj. B. Lake Wooster Banning Lake Lafayette Als Capt. Lake

Sleeping operator causes disastrous freight wreck at Laurel

May 12 Philadelphia report of a tower operator at Laurel on the B&O railroad dozing off at the tunnel entrance near Fairmount Park. The wreck killed engineer Loeb and fireman Hinchman and five tramps. Firefighters battled the blaze as best they could amid the wreckage.

Philadelphia Laurel Fairmount Park Loeb Kireman Hinchman

George & Hoth Win Major Telephone Booths Contract

The firm secured a large contract for telephone booths and is producing a fine sample booth for display at an upcoming Cleveland exhibition. They were also awarded the contract for several large cases for the Ohio Experiment Station last Friday.

George & Hoth Dro Cleveland Ohio

Thursday Frost Seen Less Severe This Week

Experiment Station authorities report Thursday morning frost was not as heavy as last week, reducing damage risk. Prof Gergen notes about 10 percent of the early strawberry crop on station farms ruined, with greater concern in lower ground where frost impact could be worse. Farmers in lowlands fear continued effects from the frost and accompanying damp conditions.

Gergen Greenaia

Former Wooster Residents Die in Separate Deaths

Absalom Liggett formerly of Wooster died in Nashville after a sudden nervous paralysis while staying at his brother Major W. Liggett's home. He was about 60. Daniel P. Lerman, a 74 year old former Wooster banker and broker, died at his Chisago residence after living in Wooster years ago. He left two married daughters Jertha and Pauline and was brother to Jacob and William Kerman of Cleveland.

Absalom Liggett Kent Wooster DQ Lapyert Ndshville Major St. W. Liggett Liggett Rugh House Odell’s Lake Daniel PL Eberman Chisago Chicago Oakwoods Cemetery Akron Jertha Pauline Jacob William Kerman Cleveland

Memorial Day Plans for Wooster Observance

Memorial Day services plan unfolds for Wednesday May 30 with a full slate of officers speakers and committees. Rev Dr Louis B E Holden of the University of Wooster presiding and Rev A D Knapp to deliver the memorial sermon at the City Opera House in a union service.

Louis B E. Holden University of Wooster M.c.roach B.o. F. Miller Andrew Branstetter Robert J Smith W Mcture Andresy Branstetter W. O. Baebe D. C. Curry Andrew Trunk Aaron Boffenmeyer Frank Gerlach Harry McClarran Jr Horace Miller Femuel Jeffries George Kettler H. R K. Parker Aaron Boffenmyer Woman's Relief Corps John (. Hall James Christy Ston Johnson John Langell Harry McClarrap, Jr H. R. Parker S. J. Blake Samuel Metzler W. Woolman W. E. Barnard Harry Branstetter John F. Barrett Russell Kinson John F. Horn Howard Albright Branstetter I. H. Myers John Yarman A. D. Knapp Wooster M. E City Opera House Union Servica

Judge grants divorce to Laura Hammondttee in extreme cruelty case

Judge S. B. Eason approves the divorce of Laura Hammondttee of Doylestown from Albert Hammondtree on grounds of extreme cruelty. The decree restores her to her maiden name Laura Alice Hayes.

S. B. Eason Fuddy Laura Hammondttee Doylestown Albert Hammondtree Laura Alice Hayes

Creston High School Holds Commencement at Methodist Church

Friday evening commencement at the Methodist Church for Creston High School graduates Fora F. Goffnet Leila L. Hall Beulah H. Lanner Nora M. South and Clyde Miller. Rev J F Smith of Wooster delivered the class address.

Creston High School Methodist Church Fora F. Goffnet Leila L. Hall Beulah H. Lanner Nora M. South Clyde Miller J., F. Smith Wooster

Coffee and Health Benefits for All Ages

A fragmented note suggests coffee affects the body differently and may nourish the system over time. It claims coffee benefits children when consumed in pure grain form and urges following a package guide to improve health and vitality.

Renewed Rioting as Street Railway Strike Sparks City Turmoil

Renewed rioting erupted across the city amid the street railway workers strike. Police fired into crowds at least once, clubs were used, and officers patrolled with mounted units to protect cars on Compton Heights and other lines. Suburban service faced taunting crowds while Transit cars ran with police escort. dozens were arrested as authorities attempted to curb wire-cutting and disturbances.

Louis Maly Compton Heights Division Tak Ut Geyer and Ffarson Carondelet Park Avenue

Probate Court matters before Judge Adair and executors named

Probate Court hearing actions before Judge Robert L. Adair include appointments of Frank Taggart as administrator of Mary F. Cunningham bond 33000 and John McClellan will probated with Bond 820000. Executors and administrators such as Levi Root Ephraim Lehman Peter Amstutz L. Roger Hash filed accounts and applications for sale, termination, or distribution. Hearings slated May 14 May 24 May 1 and June 1 with appraisers named and guardians appointed for Merle Howard E Arle Herman and Charles Dorothy D Ira.

Frank Taggart Mary FE Cunningham Levi Root Ian Hover Samuel Marr, Jr Quantian Elizabeth Achenbach Ephraim Lehman Marret Neely James Neely Heart Paul B. Mclhenne Haley Franks Jeremish Wirth John West Igane Johnson May Maize Park L. Williams Adam Park Eli L. Herman Merle Howard E Arle Herman Mary J. Shearer J W Shearer el. Sturgess John Kidd S. B Fireswne Riley Franks Maury Evey Mary C Sauers Charles Dorothy D. Ira Earl William Sauers Catherine Fivey Geo Wo Wolf Jos Ms Kleinbeing Joho D. Armstrong Lucinda McCullough

Epworth League Invites E O Excell for Fredericksburg Event

The Wooster District Epworth League will meet in Fredericksburg on July 19 and 20 with Chicago composer E O Excell conducting the music. Rev Wilber P Therkield D D, general secretary of the Epworth League, will give the July 20 evening address.

Wooster District Epworth League Fredericksburg E. O. Excell Chicago Wilber P. Therkield Epwortheague

Sawmill on James Wilson Farm Destroyed by Fire

The sawmill of Franda Messner on James Wilson's farm one mile north of Jenerson burned Tuesday night.

Franda Messner James Wilson Jenerson

Heidelburg College Endowment Fund Boost From Wooster Church

Rev Alphus E Beckley preached at the Reformed church in Wooster last Sunday to support Heidelburg College and secured 230 dollars for the college endowment fund.

Alphus E. Beckley Reformed Church Wooster Heidelburg College Heidelburg

Hudson pastor accepts St James church call

Rev. H. D. Stouffer of Hudson has accepted the call extended by St. James Episcopal Church. His resignation to the Bishop delayed acceptance a few days. In his letter he stated he would assume duties as rector on June 6.

H. D. Stouffer Hudson St. James Episcopal Church Stouffer

A Hardy Plant and a 70th Birthday in Wooster

A note on hydranges aniculata's charm amid drought highlights its dried winter bouquet potential. Separately, Jatop Geisblman marked his 70th birthday at his home on Mast Bowmah Street with friends praising his vigor. He was born in Franklif town ship and lives in Wooster where he has long been honored.

Jatop Geisblman Mast Bowmah Street Hize Franklif Wooster

Fire Chief’s Praise For New Wagon Design

A garbled note praises a new wagon admired by the fire chief. The wagon is described as tall and pretty, with evident appreciation from the chief for its design and impression.

Ashland and Wooster Sued Over Railroad Wages

Two lawsuits brought against the Ashland and Wooster railroad in Squire Swesny's court claim wages and related expenses. One suit seeks 19 132.76 and the other 891.50. Plaintiffs say expenses were incurred. railroad objects to the amounts as exceeding contract terms.

Squire Swesny

City to Relay Madison Avenue Bridge Half Cost

County Commissioners inspecting the Apple Creek bridge on Madison avenue decide the roadway must be relaid. They agree the county will pay half the expense and contract to lay only the south half. The city will cover its half after receiving its portion of the county bridge.

Apple Creek Madison Avenue Dacunty

Arrests Reported in Daylight Burglary Indictments

Grand Jury returns indictments for daylight burglary including Jarvens and Clam Tibbett of Sterling Jda. Charges allege entry into the home of Henry filler, a section hand, with theft of 27. Deputy sheriff Garverment aided in arrests near Wooster with Bert and Broaelet Bam.

Jarvens Clam Tibbett Sterling Jtda Ubatte Milkers Home Steow Sherif Garverment Tharkdas Tuerninge Rhbert Broaelet Bam Te Wooster

Wind and Lightning Pranks on Pennroad Farm

A storm roared through the area causing structural damage to a barn on Paessay. Debris and a toppled conveyance blocked roads while observers described a striking event amid the heavy wind. No serious injuries are reported. residents are assessing the scene.

Jury delay alters trial schedule for May proceedings

The juries are not ready as several cases await trial, pushing the petel jury to May 21. Wim Balev, arrested in Dalton in March for assaulting a tramp, has remained in jail. Thomas Vb Semaind and Spooner cases were reset. after deliberation both sides took time, and Morr represented Thomas while Jas bk Poder represented Spooner.

Wim Balev Dalton March Tramp Weanesdas

Heavy Wind Ravages Tenth Street Sheds

Piroos residents report a Tuesday afternoon windstorm causing major damage along the county line. Tents and outhouses toppled as structures along the sath line were unroofed and vacated, leaving debris scattered across the road.

Sounenberg Co

Miles Heart Cure Promised To Aid Heart Disease Victims

Advertisement-style claim recounts heart disease dangers and asserts Miles Heart Cure and Restorative Nervine restore health. Personal testimony from Ms Berrua Kren of Milwaukee describes nervousness sleeplessness chest pain and recovery after using the product. Offers free advice and booklet from Dr Gilles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana and states the remedy is sold at all druggists with a positive guarantee.

Aaper Miles Berrua Kren 20Th St Milwaukee Wis White Dr. Gilles Medical Co Elkhart Ind

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