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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1903
Page
2
A brief notice touts pale schoolgirls as a symptom of pale blood and promotes Scott's Emulsion as a cure. It claims the product restores beauty by feeding blood, mentioning Pearl Street and urban ad language typical of period ads.
Special to The Republican Cincinnati reports Mrs McCormick, accused by Mrs Kate Nebbe of poisoning five expressmen by lacing their whisky. Nebbe claims McCormick jealous and identified her handwriting on an express cart. McCormick denies the deed. Three of the expressmen are expected to die from the poison.
Expense ledger records numerous payments to individuals and firms for jail expenses, road and bridge work, lighting, supplies, and services across Franklin Clinton Wayne Sugarcreek and Wooster areas. Items include pipes, legal blanks, fuel, salaries, court costs, and miscellaneous labor and materials.
A jumbled community page reports incidents from Wooster and nearby towns including court actions, accidents, and social updates. It mentions pension exams, street damage repairs, bakery equipment, school book sales, and various visits by notable residents and travelers.
Kenyon defeated Wooster 66 to 60 in the intercollegiate meet. Kenyon won nine firsts and seven seconds to Wooster’s three firsts and five seconds across twelve events. Hayman of Wooster set near distance marks. Smith of Kenyon dominated the mid races. Cramer narrowly trailed in the pole vault.
A jumbled old report touts Electric Bitters as possibly guaranteed for dyspepsia indigestion constipation and kidney troubles. It claims a patient improved after treatment and did not have a relapse for months while endorsing the product sold at Lau bach & Boyabty.
The former Ibstay Piano works site was auctioned Saturday afternoon. Hon L. P Ohler bought the building for 3 135 after a three minute bidding, with a syndicate of local business men forming to bid in the asset. The total current value of the building is about 15 000 dollars. The purchaser stated he would transfer the building to the syndicate at the winning bid.
The jury returned a plainti verdict in the matter of Childe versus Messa. The trial was held Friday morning. It appears the state was represented on complaint. Carrie Overs versus Geo. Thompson is noted for the state with M L Smyser for the plaintiff.
The tax commission members named Robert Zimmerman Frank Miller and George J Schwartz met Thursday with City Auditor James B. Miller present. Officers appointed included President J Zimmer and Vice President N Kinney with B Minws as secretary.
The Wooster Board of Public Service met to set routines for meetings and to discuss street sweeping costs on Beall Avenue and North Market street repairs. They considered university funding, bonds, and treasury readiness before council action. The Opera House was leased to H O Bowers of Mansfield for one year at 1460, with local management by Bowers and specific rental rules and city services including heating, lighting, janitorial, and insurance.
Wooster high school schedules a major field day event on Saturday May 23 under the University Athletic association. Competing teams include Akron Barberton Canton Mansfield Ashland and Wooster. Wooster entries feature Lovett Quinby Nice Miller Stauffer Warner Reddwk and others in events like half mile high jump and mile relay.
John McQuigg Jr., son of John McQuigg, residing southwest of the city and a high school student, suffered a severe accident at the fair grounds Friday afternoon after Field day events. While attempting to jump a hurdle he struck an object, breaking his right third. He received first aid from Dre Ryall & Stoll, then was moved by Christine Bros. ambulance to his parents’ home where the limb was set. This marks the third time the boy has broken the same leg at about the same place.
Emsley Many More Hands. The Woorter Brush works are undergoing improvements to expand capacity. A 25 horsepower dynamo and electric lighting will increase power and convenience. Storage rooms will be cleared, a warehouse secured, and a 75-man workforce is anticipated during peak season. The company delays new construction while these repairs meet current needs.
Fragmentary text repeats names and phrases. The readable content mentions Mennnnita and Menibta with unclear context and a generic closing note. No clear events or entities to anchor a fuller summary.
Not a board as yet. Emmet Lee and William A. Lott have not organized or qualified yet. The city council’s next meeting is expected to pass the necessary ordinance, after which the board will be organized.
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