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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1901
Page
3
In Creston and Shreve mixed commencements drew large crowds. Eight Creston graduates included Wincie McDermott and Arthur Morrow among others with music by Wooster Mandolin Orchestra. Shreve’s ceremony featured many graduates, a notable alumnae banquet, and a large audience, with remarks by local leaders and a high school program packed with orations and musical numbers.
Stark county town East Greenville near North Lawrence roiled by an attack on Alice Smith. Tension runs high as threats loom while authorities seek the guilty parties. Camberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets advertised to ease bilious symptoms and restore appetite, offered by Panbach & Boyd.
A collage of customer endorsements for Foley's Kidney Cure and Burdock Blood Bitters. Includes claims of kidney relief, back pain, bowel issues, and overall health improvements. Also references Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy and other products with scattered quotations and attributions to various locations and individuals.
A Wooster area bulletin lists a May shoot by the Gun Club and a flood of local items. Mrs Sarah Metcalf of Shreve receives a widow's pension. Bert Thorne plans a 23000 house in unknown town. several residents and visitors are noted with moves, weddings, and travels. The article covers wrecks, funerals, church society meetings, and business ventures including a new Star Aluminum combs plant and a planned Main Street hotel.
Don’t get sidetracked in business. Dullness sometimes passes for death. Mountain Test puts one’s head. 35c. Ask your druggist.
The National Dining Table Association will hold its next meeting at the Hotel Breezel in Buffalo on May 28 and 29. Most members will stay several days to visit the Pan-American Exposition. Ioe A. Davis of Grand Rapids, Michigan, is president and J. H. Robinson of Owosso, Michigan, is secretary.
Dr William W Taggart, Wooster’s elder physician famed for a long medical career and public service, died at home on East Bowman Street aged about 91. Born August 20 1793 in Belmont County he practiced in Smithville and Wayne County before settling in Wooster in 1868. He served as Civil War surgeon for the 120th Ohio and was active in United Presbyterian church activities. He leaves four children including William Rush Taggart and Judge Frank Taggart.
Friday evening Wooster seniors and guests enjoyed piano and vocal solos, University Band, and refreshments. The Thursday Club elected new officers for the year: President Mrs Swartz, Vice President Mrs Shupe, Secretary Mrs Dix, Treasurer Mrs Davidson. Flora Sibbett wed Edward Isham Pierson of Chicago. High school staff and class celebrated at Prof Haupert’s College Ave home with music and amusements. A fifth anniversary at the United Presbyterian parsonage honored Dr Campbell with a piano box buggy as thanks for faithful service. More than 100 attended Mesdames Glenn and Blocher’s reception in Blopatiapian, lilacs and confetti in bloom, frappe served. County Treasurer Daniel Heiler, wife, and family surprised by Wayne Lodge Daughters of Rebekah and Wooster Odd Fellows. 80–90 ponies attended. hosts offered a bounteous feast. The ad notes Rocky Mountain Tea by Madison Medicine Co. at 35c.
The University announces commencement speakers including Vale. Details remain unclear in the fragment, but the list emphasizes notable figures invited to address graduates. Further confirmation of names and roles is awaited.
Members of the Wooster Fishing Club at a Thursday meeting chose officers and committees for a substantial addition to the Long Lake clubhouse. President Michael Bauer, Secretary Walter Tyler, Treasurer John Hunt, with Hod Smith and John Dietrich on the boats committee.
The Wayne County Democrat favors representative Wells for the county and accuses rival Lake F Jones of bias against hunters while praising Wells. It defends Wells against other interests claims and notes past support for Jones in previous races, urging renomination and criticizing Jones.
Judah Wickham of Delaware rules in Mansfield case that prosecutors may not pay extra for handwriting experts. W G Pengelly, C M Vorce, and Francis B Courtney sought $500 beyond standard per diem and mileage. The court says law sets fees. legislature must decide if held to pay more.
J 8 Pritchard of Olympia Washington dies of pneumonia May 18. Rev F A Kutler class of 98 and Elizabeth Laiblin wed at Canton. Charles Corbett to Huron College North Dakota. Clement L Wild to Toledo schools. F C Myers Ashville superintendent re-elected with raise. F G Maurer 98 re-elected as head of di schools, noted as a rising young educator.
An old piece touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective for persistent coughs linked to consumption and bronchitis, with Laubach & Boyd selling it. A testimonial from Mrs. C. Roberta of North Creek Arkansas praises Kodol Dyspepsia Cure after twenty years of dyspepsia, claiming relief and improved health.
An advisory notes many Americans suffer from dyspepsia and liver complaints with symptoms like sour stomach headaches heartburn and coated tongue. It urges consulting a druggist and trying Green's Prize Almanac for relief.
Mt Eaton May 23 Dr Graber sent McNee the smallpox patient to Massillon Tuesday and vaccinated all exposed family members. He aims to vaccinate villagers in contact while Health Officer Miller and Dr Gardner of Massillon condemn the action as risky. McNee, claiming health on Monday, reports facial breaks and recalls no local smallpox presence near Fredericks. He followed Graber’s route, ending at Dr Miller’s Massillon office for treatment.
The Republican reports Ray Mechlin’s farewell at the Presbyterian church after six years, noting 8 new members, 25 marriages, and 18 funerals. A new coast shaft one mile north of Dalton is rapidly developing with shifts running day and night, providing Dalton coal from local and distant mines. Frank Snodgrass and Florence Aker wed at their Fast Main home as the Dalton band serenades. The Dalton band orders elaborate uniforms as the town unites to fund them. The Dalton school board hires staff for next year including Landes, Kimber, Lesthern, Fletcher, Welty, and Cully. Kimber leaves Dalton, welcomed back by locals.
Dr Martin Wesseler, recently active in Cleveland, buys Dr C B Mower’s office furniture and dental equipment in the Downing block Wooster. Wesseler, trained at University of Pennsylvania after German practice, renowned for crown and ridge work. Dr Mower remains in the office focusing on natural teeth. Also mentioned are local referrals for Miss Florence Newman of Gray NY praising Chamberlain’s Pain Balm and Kedol Dyspepsia Cure ads by Laubach & Boyd and Zimmerman & Co. dk5
A man identified as Humbert reportedly killed himself by hanging, using a rope fashioned from Slankets, in the early morning hours at a Bresca residence. The death is being treated as a suicide with no signs of foul play.
The fragment hints at a discussion of the back and a crude remark about people sex and weakness. The text is incomplete and lacks clear event or identifiable subjects for a fuller summary.
A Wooster native JM Shatenherver, raised in Mc Barton, graduates from the University of Wooster and is noted for his promotion to superior provost court in Manila. The Freedom reports Judge George P Whitsett will sail to the United States. Captain Shallenberger is praised and recommended for the new role. Hood's Sarsaparilla testimonial follows, touting cures for backache and general health.
A brief ad-like notice urges readers to begin Hood's Sarsaparilla treatment today, claiming it promises to cure and to keep its promise, recommending immediate use for best results.
An open Thursday evening gathering in the Post room featured a distinctive program. Mrs Mougey and quartette performed tastefully while speakers John R McKinney and Samuel J Blake discussed the origin and observance of Memorial Day. Post Commander J S Taylor urged moving the observance to the last Sabbath in May to avoid desecration and even linked liquor sales to Election Day standards.
The annual reunion of the 4th Regiment O. V. I. will be held in Cleveland on Thursday September 12 during the National G A R Encampment.
Hon. Lake F. Jones of Wayne, known as the hound pup statesman, seeks a state representative seat. His campaign faces violent opposition from the Wayne County Democrat, despite his past service and bid to return to the legislature.
A brief reader letter notes Hogaan and Genesee Pure Food Co products, praising Grain-O as a coffee substitute. The writer, reflecting a ten year old, says coffee has been dropped entirely and a weekly package of Grain-O is used, claiming better health for herself and the children.
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