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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1900
Page
3
Years of stove manufacturers experimenting to burn old product with the same results as hard, clean, uniform heat have largely failed. Stores once thought to have reached the goal proved weak in operation or durability when brought to market.
The advertisement touts a 20th century Oak Stove with a sheet or cast iron body and airtight outer casing. It claims constant uniform heat, floor heating without ceiling souring, three year fuel cost payback, minimal ashes, durable build, a five year fire pot guarantee, ground joints, lever handle doors, and an illuminated door showing the fire at all times.
Mrs J H Blessing of 18 Blessing Avenue testifies Doan’s Kidney Pills relieved her back pains heart and kidney symptoms after trying many remedies in 1896 The endorsement claims repeated success in Wooster and urges readers to buy Doan’s Kidney Pills 30 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents for United States Remember the name Doan’s and take no other.
Reports from London and Chicago describe Boer revival claims as sensational. British casualties for October totaled 167 killed in action and 107 died of other causes, with many missing or captured. Meanwhile Culver military academy expelled sixty students, and Chicago saw 113 demonstrators dismissed. General Leonard Wood named a commission for Havana convention openings as Cuban constitutional matters proceed.
A public health style pitch claims coughing often stems from an itch and dust. It warns that persistent coughing signals ongoing inflammation possibly from a germ and suggests trying Scott and Bowne Emulsion. The ad notes the product is from 409 Pearl Street, New York.
William Strong, last male of New Vidi lineage, died suddenly at 3 o clock at his home on Fifty Seventh Street. Death followed a sudden heart seizure from rheumatism and gout. At his bedside were Mrs. Strong Major Putman Bradley Strong and Miss Strong. Strong had a long business career from Wagoster to Mansfield and New York, later with Wilson & Co and Farnham Dale & Co, ending with Central National Bank.
The attorney for the wife asserts that Horace Van Dévort deserted his wife, refused medical care, ordered her from the home, locked her out, entered the house without permission, removed furniture, and withheld support. The judge orders Van Dévort not to dispose of or encumber property as alimony and relief are sought.
A Smithville column recounts political chatter about Bryanism and McKinley, a six year old rough rider incident with a runaway horse, and local updates. Samuel Hoover and daughter plan to Clinton, T A A Beelman goes to Sandusky, and Rev H J Norris visits. The piece notes three schools, new warehouse switch, and community events as autumn weather cools politics.
The Mullins at Company struck coal on Friday at a depth of ninety two feet while sinking a shaft on the John Cramer farm a few miles below the village. Superintendent J A Jordan oversaw the dig which has run twenty days and breaks all previous cords for this valley.
On Thursday ground was broken for an addition to the University in the form of a greenhouse. The structure will be brick and glass, attached to the east wing, measuring 12 by 38 feet for cultivating biological material. Excavation is finished and work begins Monday.
A Kentucky woman learns her husband died in a railway accident and rushes to the insurer for his policy payout. The agent demands more proof before paying, while she reproaches him for politeness that costs her money.
The article recounts a wrongful sentence of Mudi colored for murder by Judge Montgomery in West Virginia. An execution date of January 14 was stayed by Governor Atkinson's nine day reprieve, and the judge died before the reprieve expired. Madison’s case leads to likely release since he was not sentenced to imprisonment and the death date expired.
In Ilkesbarre Pennsylvania on November 3 President Mitchell addressed the United Mine Workers of the anthracite region at Nanticoke before heading to Indianapolis. About two thousand packed the opera house and 5000 filled the surrounding streets for an overflow meeting. A parade of diverse union members followed. Mitchell called the victory for the anthracite field a win for labor in general, not measured by money.
Telegraph brings word of the Friday evening death of Mary McClellan Barker wife of J Barker of Great Bend Kansas formerly Wooster age about 162 a daughter of the late John McClellan and sister of Jesse Lewis and Mattie McClellan of Wooster interment at Great Bend. Mary widow of Jacob Ickabaugh of Plain township dies Friday night at her daughter Mrs John Myers home Plain township age in her eight sixties funeral from the house at 10 am Monday.
Russell Homestead No 253 of the Brotherhood American Yeomen reports an enthusiastic Thursday meeting with yeoman service by Manager Russell and choir entertainment. Twelve new members joined, six more applications await action. James Shamp elected to fill unexpired W C Yost term as Correspondent due to Yost resignation. Wayne Council No 42 Jr O U A M moves weekly meetings to Mondays at 7 p m in the American Yeoman Lodge room Downing block.
Laubath and Boyd offer a full refund after two thirds of the bottle used if not satisfied. Promoted as the best remedy for la grippe coughs colds croup and whooping cough. Claimed to be pleasant safe and to prevent colds from developing into pneumonia.
Milton napp, 60, a well known Ireland resident, was found dead in a corn field near Franklin Indiana. His body was partly eaten by hogs. Help was called and Coroner Terhune was summoned.
Key West dispatch reports the Mallory steamer Lampasas arriving from New York to Galveston, noting a large British steamer ashore on the Tennessee coast. The vessel appears coal laden and wreckers have departed to render assistance.
New Whatcom Nov 8 The Faix salmon canneries closed for the season having packed three fourths of the expected tonnage.
An OCR fragment advertises Hood's Sarsaparilla for blood health appetite and digestion and claims health benefits. It repeats testimonials from Perry Slusser Laura Chaffin and references to Upper Sandusky Ohio and local distributors. A second ad line touts Fbley’s Honey and Tar for hoarseness with a customer note praising rapid cough relief.
A two column Sunday page reads about flour adulteration and a housewife character discussing stomach health. The husband responds with skepticism while noting Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is sold by all druggists. The fragment hints at consumer concerns and a medical remedy in period advertising.
A fragmented advertisement text touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and Dyspepsia Cure as cure-alls for indigestion and stomach trouble. It references premium prizes, famous paintings, and consumer testimonials, including Henry Williams of Boonville Indiana, while urging readers to buy at druggists.
An advertisement extols August Flower and Green's Prize Almanac as universal remedies for indigestion biliousness and digestive issues. It claims old folk used it for liver regulation nervous energy and general malaise with only a few doses needed to reassure there is nothing serious.
A fragmented advertisement style piece touts One Minute Cough Cure for quick relief from coughs colds and throat troubles. It also promotes Banner Salve for salt rheum and claims of other remedies including Kodolyspepsia Cure and Haley's Witch Hazel Salve with various dubious testimonials.
Captain McClure spoke to a packed City Opera House as the McKinley and Roosevelt Club and University band attended the event. He discussed the silver question, expansion, and the Philippines, arguing the United States is best suited for annexation, citing Texas, Florida, Alaska, and Cuba, and praising McKinley as a decisive leader. The speech drew enthusiastic responses from Republicans and college supporters.
A fragment notes use of Chamberlain's Pain Balm applied to a corn and for sprains and rheumatism. It advertises Laubach and Boyd on the Square as the distributing druggists.
H P Gable of urday sold quarts of fine strawberries during the Wooster market season. Berries were field raised and kept by transplanting and crown cutting. Also mentions local patent medicines and druggists praising cures and sales of various tonics and laxatives.
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