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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1903
Page
7
The advertisement extols Mother's Friend as an external rub for abdominal muscles to increase elasticity and strength, promising quicker, less painful childbirth. It states no internal use and warns internal remedies may do more harm, presenting a comforting expectation for expectant mothers.
A rear end collision between two east bound freights caused a major wreck in a cut about one and a half miles east of Mansfield. Cars piled up blocking tracks and wrecking crews from Wooster Crestline and Alliance worked to clear them. Fireman Burtt of Alliance was injured and taken to the hospital. Barsett suffered serious injuries.
Mrs Theodore Trautman of 184 South Bever street York Thuresday morning found her seven weeks old son Theodore Trautman Jr dead in bed after an overnight period when the child had seemed well. Dr Braden attributed death to a spasm. The couple, grieving deeply, plan funeral services at 9 a, m Friday with interment in Wooster cemetery.
The report shows 4574 births 4141 males 433 females and 313 deaths 172 males 141 females with February highest in both births and deaths. Lung and heart diseases most common. cancer caused nine deaths. There were 918 marriages, with December the peak month.
H L Bowers newly named manager outlines a plan to combine Wooster with nearby theatres in Mt Vernon Mansfield Ashland and Vernon to secure better bookings. He aims to start shows at one end of the line and run through several towns to reduce railroad costs and bring fine attractions to Wooster this winter.
East Liberty Street restaurant owner F Auwis testifies in a local ad letter that Doan’s Kidney Pills relieve his back and loin pain after weak kidney function. He cites prompt relief and occasional minor recurrences, noting two or three doses suffice. Sold by all dealers 50 cents per box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents United States.
A Wooster girl recounts a trip to Redlands and Los Angeles to glimpse Theodore Roosevelt during his 1903 western tour. She describes festive decor, roses lining the parade route, and a grand procession featuring soldiers, bands, ornate floats, and a famed Chinese Dragon parade. The author notes Roosevelt’s open carriage appearance, his speech, and the crowd’s mixed thrills and patriotism.
An ad promotes Hyomei as the only thorough cure for catarrh, claiming pills and tonics fail to eradicate germs. It asserts Hyomei kills microbes in air passages and in blood, cites testimonials including J S Nugent of New York, and offers a refund if not cured. It urges readers to act now to treat catarrh.
An advertisement claims Life Plant cures rheumatism eczema hives tetter scrofula catarrh and stomach and liver troubles by purifying blood through improved digestion and excretion. It cites a New Philadelphia Ohio grocer Mr Hurst endorsing the remedy after a six year family bout with catarral issues and nervous exhaustion.
Miss Glenn notes a brilliant floral parade with floats each carrying striking costumes and electric effects. camellia float shows a cotton light bird, others feature butter flies, sunflowers and moorflowers, all glowing through the idealizing light. The writer mentions seeing the procession twice, still amazed by the vibrant spectacle.
The second annual Allaman family association reunion is planned for June 4 at Wooster City park. Secretary Thos Shreve of Shreve and Vella Scott of Canaan are listed as officers and invites go to friends and neighbors of Addisonburg Jeromeville residents.
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