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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1902
Page
4
A Wooster printing firm and Ohio newspapers are mentioned alongside local items. The column notes weather, cattle and turkey headlines, electric railroading, Wooster football, political figures like David B. Hill and J P Morgan, and local water concerns with a mix of playful commentary and brief notices.
Jenater Peffer of Kansas criticizes the Populist party’s waning influence and mocks its leaders. Marie Corelli comments on wealth, calling millionaires vulgar and speculation hints at their rise being based on power and status.
A brief column notes President Baer Jens lifts anthracite price by 50 cents per ton, prompting speculation he seeks divine status. The head date hints at the annual Pecet event, presented with a humorous, oblique tone about ritual and renewal.
The account notes that those who joined the All Saints night festivities appeared far from saintly, hinting at a vivid, mixed crowd rather than a pious gathering.
Schwab is said to be throwing money away during his stay in Italy. This is some of the money, evidently, that Mr Schwab doesn't need in his business.
Sara Earnhardt comments on forgiveness toward Germany for past actions toward France while noting she earns about $5,000 a night in that country. She warns voters that bets on elections often fail to be collected and only half are won, urging restraint in claims.
A Chicago girl recounts being hypnotized and a statement about majority views. The piece notes politicians' tone raising suspicion ahead of next Tuesday's election and mentions New York doctors opposing kissing, while suggesting the habit may be thriving without medical condemnation.
The fragmentary report mentions Czar Nicholas II’s alleged mental strain and satire on imperial decorum. It notes W. K. Vanderbilt’s two day French drive penalty for speeding. It also remarks on Booth Tarkington’s political bid and other unnamed figures, hinting at tensions between wealth, status, and public speech.
Miss Glygo McMillen of Orrville died Monday afternoon after a lingering illness at Old People’s Home. She was 59 years and 9 months old, having been bedridden for about a year due to a malignant stomach ailment.
The Progressive Farmers Club met at D. R. Firestone’s Madison Hill home on Thursday the 80th. Prof Thorne and Rev G. O Smith praised the club’s practical and intellectual work. Thorne spoke on saving and economy. stressed home ventilation and sanitation. warned against skimping work. Willis Jarvis argued long term leases yield better annual results. P S Ihrig honored Prof J F Hickman. Mr Thrip opened “Waste of the Farm.” Prof Parrott of the Geneva Experiment Station attended as honorary staff member. the meeting planned for next at D S Tintsmans. The session closed with plans for new members.
Ada Cully entertained the Up-to-Date Club at her home on Friday evening. Mrs. John Dalzel was badly hurt when thrown from a wagon Thursday. her arm was broken and she was seriously injured. Dr. Campbell of East Greenville attended. Mary Root is ill. Frank Kosier attended the funeral of his brother William Kosier in Barberton. Perry Slusser bought the bakery and grocery of John Chaffin. Chaffin will travel for a wholesale house. The Laurera farm west of town sold at public sale to George Shultz for 87 per acre. 102 acres total. Mrs. James Buchanan is with her sister, who had an operation in Cleveland hospital. A young dentist from Somemdental rooms in the new Goudy block is expected the 15th. James Root and wife of Akron are here for the serious illness of his sister. Rumor says a Pennsylvania congregation seeks the UP church pastor.
A Pentecostal meeting is set for Friday at 7 p m in the Baptist church. Singers Blough Crowl Myers Whitmore perform two selections and Alice M Firestone sings a solo. Speakers include Rev J C Massie Mansfield Rev Chester F Ralston Warren and Rev C B Allen Jr Canton. Topics cover opportunities for local churches and the entire church engaged in soul winning. The event invites attendance to help attendees grow.
A fragment lists numerous individuals and their towns including Clarence Waid and Iva M Hughes of Wooster M OE Hosler Orrville Floy B Reed Wooster Edward D Woods Wadsworth Mary Geisler Doylestown Howard L Eberhardt New Pitts Nina M Sidle Blackleyville Austin M Kendall Isadore M Berger Fredericksburg Alf Graham Anna Fox WoostT Felger Fahr Red Haw Minnie Wagner Congress OQ L Smith Wadsworth Elgin M Kindig Rittman Snyder Mt Hope Jennie L Smedley Applecreek.
Fragmented OCR note references a reward for a catarrh cure, mentions Hall Hall's and Toledo, and cites claims of credibility over 15 years. The text is garbled with personal assurances and unclear obligations, producing a disjointed historical buyer-seller style snippet.
About twenty five men were at work this morning on the pelicane north limits of the corporation and much had been done by afternoon. A larger force will be at work in a day or two. Col Hard said it ought to be completed within fifteen or twenty days. The company is going ahead and will push the construction to the fullest extent.
A natural gas company pursuing a Wooster franchise struck a giant gas well near Mt. Vernon on Monday afternoon. The Hunter farm hole, six miles south of Mt. Vernon, yielded more than 15 million cubic feet after nine screws of sand were reached, far exceeding nearby wells. The well, difficult to case with three inch tubing, will require heavier equipment. Noise of escaping gas was heard for miles as stockholders including F O Levering react. The find is likely to accelerate franchise pursuits in Wooster and other towns.
An advertisement extols Peruna as a mucous membrane tonic addressing catarrh across the body. It cites testimonials from Paul Landrum of Atlanta claiming heart trouble improvement after Peruna use and A M Therds reporting stomach catarrh relief plus Manglin, with an offer to provide free case advice from Dr. Hartman in Columbus, Ohio.
Miss Floy Beulah Reed wed Milbourn Ellis Holser of Orrville at the Reed home in Bloomington on Oct 29. Rev Deeds of the Methodist Episcopal church officiated as friends and family celebrated with a formal ceremony, flowers, and a wedding supper. Guests included relatives from Orrville and many nearby towns. the newlyweds will reside in Orrville.
A Saturday night mixup on the Square near Rich & Blough store involved a team owned by George Hartzler becoming unmangable and racing along Market Street. At the Square they crashed into George Mohler’s team, with four horses and two wagons piling up. Bystanders helped sort the mess. no horses were injured.
Miss Ethel Mower of Mansfield, daughter of Dr. C. B. Mower, fractured her ankle a few days ago when alighting from a train. The incident left her with a broken ankle and she is receiving care locally.
James Power, son of Mrs G R Power of South Market Street, slipped from a box car at the Glass Works on Sunday afternoon and suffered a deep scalp wound. Dr John J Kinney treated the injury.
Frank Arnold and John Denny of Shreve fought aboard a train home from Wooster. Special officer Charles Sidle of the Pennsylvania Lines arrested them, under a warrant issued by Mayor Smith weeks earlier. Both pleaded guilty and were fined five dollars plus costs.
Wooster defeated the Akron Shamrocks as the Shamrocks failed to retain possession while Wooster gained between five and sixty yards repeatedly. Nice recovered a blocked punt and returned 80 yards for Wooster’s opening touchdown, signaling a one sided game.
Follis scores three, Noggle adds eight. Goals from touchdowns mark the scoring, with Nice clocking eight timeouts across two halves of twenty and sixteen minutes.
Wilt Graham, a compositor at Shale Brick works, married Miss Anna Fox, a Wooster printing compositor, in a surprise Thursday ceremony. The bride is described as a young woman of excellent character and notable beauty. The notice references Umbrella sales from Loree Syndicate, with 89 cent steel frame models.
The ad offers the old homestead four miles south of a town, comprising 126 acres with timber, good sandy and water facilities. A two story eight room frame house with a wind pump and necessary outbuildings is included. For details contact Eshleman at Creek Onke Or Ores, Eshleman.
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