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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1903
Page
4
A compilation of disparate items from the Wooster Republican includes witty quips about goblins and politics, remarks on Carnegie and Dowie, a river navigation proposal, Paterson’s advertising, and brief notes on football, Peary, Corbett, shipbuilding, a Montana arrest, and Diaz assassination, reflecting a lively but uneven mix of local and national curiosities.
Emma Booth Tucker, head of the Salvation Army in America, has died. Her death is noted as a distinct loss to the Salvation Army and to the Christian world. Mrs. Tucker’s work aimed to do good, and her leadership inspired many during her visits to Wooster.
President Mitchell ordered a strike in the Colorado district. About fifteen thousand men are out. The move marks a major industrial action reported by the Indianapolis paper.
William McFadden dies at 79 in Wayne township after age related illness with funeral planned at 10 am Wednesday. James McAnaney dies at about 70 in Wooster from long illness born in Lancaster County PA, resident over fifty years. James Moore, 39, dies after stomach trouble and nervous prostration, funeral Thursday at 10 am. interment in Wooster cemetery.
Social notes describe a Saturday evening Halloween party hosted by Soantaw his atresh on 1. It was attended by 82 of his young friends and all were entertained in a happy way.
The Wooster post office lists remaining letters for Monday November 2 1903, addressed to gentlemen Lerry Bowman Clarence Burton Dr J T Mvana Ld King Dr Chas E Lyony Teaseatre Adri E Snyder and to ladies Mr Amy Belmont Jas Dilla rllwood Hannah Haisb Moss Mary Williams T L Pratery P M.
Washington reports a government financial statement for October 1903 showing total receipts of 417,962,218 dollars and expenditures of 11,991,478 dollars, producing a monthly deficit of 4,947,265 dollars. Excluding July, deficits have not occurred since April 1899, and for the first four months of the current fiscal year there is a surplus of 669,265 dollars.
A small wooden bridge spanning Christmas Row on Saybolt avenue at Andrew O’Brien’s home was set alight late Saturday night. F M Vanover spotted flames around 11 o’clock while returning from a trip and quickly extinguished them. The blaze appeared to be fueled by shavings and kindling, suggesting a deliberate act or prank.
Military notes say all Ohio units will assemble around Chicumaiga next year, totaling about 6000 men. Troops from other states will join, creating a large mass for combined maneuvers. West Point reports from various commands are being prepared and will include officers opinions for headquarters reference.
Miss Grace France entertained about twenty young ladies at her South Market street home Saturday evening with music laughter and dainty refreshments. The Roth club also held a pleasant Halloween gathering with members and friends sharing refreshments and a jolly good time.
Wayne County records show warranty deeds and quit claim deeds transferring scattered parcels in Greene Milton Applecreek and Wooster townships. Names include Curie Rutter Hay Baird Schalfter Robinson Dow Blaser Parcell Reiter Grant Brown Stauffer and McCoy with amounts ranging from $1 to $9700 and properties from 16 to 146 acres plus lots Nos. 1 14 42 56 520 and several fractional parcels.
Crestline Ohio and nearby towns were thrown into panic by a dynamite blast at the Pennsylvania yards. Buildings shook, windows shattered, and churches flooded with frightened worshippers. Officials reported widespread damage and injuries as crews searched ruins. a special train carried fire engines and surgeons.
Sunday services marked Rally Day at the Reform Church with new pews and a first use of the Sunday school room. Rev Neilik preached on The Majesty and Glory of the Church and the feeding of the five thousand. Despite heavy fundraising for the new church, $110 was raised for missions as church members reflected on prayers and hopes.
William L Cheeseworth of 45 Nelson Place Newark a man of large interests and public spirit is said to have broken down under severe mental strain. He runs a clothing business at 119 Market street and is connected with the Northwest Mining company with offices in the Prudential Building Newark. He credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with a full recovery from a severe prostration and urges readers to buy them at fifty cents a box or six for two dollars and fifty cents from druggists or by mail from the Dr Williams Medicine Company Schenectady NY.
Two young brothers, ages four and two, sons of E E Kerchhofer of Silver Hill, started a barn fire near their home at noon Saturday. The older boy used matches and fled, leaving the younger brother to die in the flames. Aeby Me rescued the child burned on the head and shoulders as the barn and several tons of hay and straw were destroyed.
Nov eight news notes Milo Harman begins teaching at the top school. Mrs Barnhart and daughter from New Pitaburg visited last week with Nancy Basom and son Francis. Mrs Osa Warner and baby visited relatives. paréntite-the-first of this wadkesore Sarah Wagner hosted a party. Jane t Thursday.
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