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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1900
Page
3
The passage discusses experimental efforts to craft a stove that burns cleanly and consistently with high heat. It notes failures prior to success, mentions rushed or incomplete work, and references stove manufacturers whose designs proved weak or flawed in operation.
A historical notice highlights the 20th century shift toward coal or base burner furnaces for home heating. It emphasizes efficiency and reliability, promising steady warmth comparable to traditional stoves.
Made in three styles for coal or wood with sheet steel or cast iron bodies and an airtight outer casing. It provides continuous uniform heat, heats floors without heating oiling, and should pay for itself in three years through fuel savings. Durable build with a five year fire pot guarantee, ground and fitted doors and joints, firm lever handles, and an illuminated door showing its operation and a cheerful fire.
Reported in Louisville that Republican managers seek federal inquiry into Kentucky electors and congressmen results. Unofficial returns show Bryan leading, Beckham trailing, with only partial county changes. Combs hints at possible contest discussion with national and state leaders to deter future fraud.
New Orleans reports that leading Democrats reply on the party s future. John R McLean argues the party should stay intact and wait out current excitement while uniting opposition under conservative leadership, not under any single man. Pensacola street car strike ends with motormen allowed to sit on stools during motion.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles. It warns of Bright's Disease and claims the remedy cures many hopeless cases after other efforts fail. Free sample bottles and a booklet are offered by mail from Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton New York.
In 1896 Bryan led by 1209 while 1900 totals show national 1019 for Republicans. Wayne county minor party totals include Union Reform 44, Prohibition 281, Socialist Labor 0, People's Party 2, Socialist Democrat 10. Crosby lists Prohibition as sheriff candidate alongside McCoy with no Republican candidate.
Shreve Ohio writes to the editor disputing a Wayne county vote report. He notes Bryan’s gains in Shoevep precinct and Clipton outside the village, claiming larger increases than the report suggested and challenging the claim that gains across the township and Clinton were small compared with Orrville and Smithville. He cites precinct-by-precinct figures from 1896 and 1900.
Mrs Adaline Hall widow of Revi A W Hall of Big Prairie died at No 2507 E Marshall Street Richalea on November 6. Born Big Prairie Ohio June 24 1838 she was aged 62 years 56 months 12 days. She was sister of Mrs J H Gray of Cincinnati.
Judge J T Maxwell delivered a Saturday morning ruling on the exceptions to Mahlon Bourhs report as Master Commissioner in Barretts Sons vs Cleveland Wooster and Muskingum Valley RR He affirmed all Masters reports except the postponement of Directors claims declaring all creditors equal in priority Rouch credited 500 Thomas 700 Miss Landers 123 Hiram Fisher 24
Obituaries report the death of A. D. Zimmerman 76 a longtime Shreve merchant who died in Columbus on November 2 and was buried at Perrysville. Mrs. Margaret Jane Steele widow of Eli Steele died in Creston on Wednesday morning and was buried at Seville cemetery. Almeda Bachman ten died from diphtheritic croup in Doylestown burial Friday. Curtis Rush of Battery O Heavy Artillery died of typhoid in Manila and brother Harry Rush is ill. William Brown died in Littleton Col funeral held in Wooster with Beason Brown as his father’s home. He was Eli Langell’s son-in-law, survived by Mrs Brown and two children.
An 19th century testimonial touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a thorough blood purifier and strength restorer for catarrh. It warns of danger to consumptive predisposed individuals and claims the remedy permanently cures, urging buyers to choose Hood's over substitutes.
Smithville notes show a quiet election day with active parties and a Republican plurality. The Ladies Aid Society of the M E church hosted a dinner for funds, and local residents such as Mrs O D Hooley and Joan W Miller are mentioned with community events. A notable obituary recalls a respected citizen near Smithville, highlighting Underground Railroad history and a large funeral with regional attendance. The article also records various visits, illnesses, and upcoming services at the Methodist church.
County Commissioners and Pennsylvania Lines officers resolved a dispute over who would pay for a fence cut down by John McClure near North Lawrence. The groups met at the depot and divided the cost, ending the feud on Friday.
Smoke filled a dining room when Mrs. Al Saybolt Jr. found it early Saturday. Fire department responded and controlled the blaze. Damages were estimated at $75, with items near the grate burned.
Official tallies show Mr. Cassingham leading Bryan by large margins across multiple counties in the 17th Ohio Congressional District. Counties listed include Tuscarawas, Licking, Wayne, Holmes, and others with figures such as 360 and 1003 cited, totaling for the district.
Reported Friday that canvass workers posing for orders for pictures and frames say they secured the City Opera House in December for an art display with free pictures. The Opera House has not been and would not be secured for such purposes. The men may be legitimate, but the claim is untrue and should invite suspicion.
Willis McEwen and Katie Baker of Urestom appear alongside Gotuliega Kropte and Cecelia Cuorde lier of Sterling in a fragmentary list of individuals.
Progressive Farmers Association meets at I S Hing’s home at 10 a.m. Thursday November 24. Music, roll call, recitation by Miss Lizzie Kurtz, selections by Mrs F H McCrackein, talk on Fifteen Years of the Progressive Farmers Ammodation, reports from officers, dues collected, program committee notes, reminisces, music, and a health reminder endorsing Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Hood’s Pills.
An old advertisement touts Green's August Flower as the largest selling medicine for indigestion and biliousness, claiming it cleanses the system and stabilizes liver function. It also promotes One Minute Cough Cure for instant relief of coughs and throat or lung trouble, endorsed by Zimmerman & Co. and urging readers to obtain the Prize Almanac.
The Board of Control of the Experi me Station approved bids for new buildings and greenhouse remodels to gain more conservatory space. One contract was awarded to Jacob Long & Son of Wooster for changing the greenhouses at about $4.00, and work has begun.
A Wooster work train backed along the south track at 20 mph in a fatal incident at Big Pragmeau on Thursday. Hugh Penneyl was killed after a bystander walked toward an eastbound train, ignoring warnings from conductors and crew, and was struck near the caboose. Penneyl, long employed by the Pennsylv papy, was among several witnesses to the shocking event.
Wooster Township plans a church based school convention on November 15 with afternoon and evening sessions. The program lists devotional exercises symposium talks on Christmas observance, discussions, singing, and a round table led by Rev H W Lawry. The meeting closes with benediction and is led by Gill as president and Nelige M Dull as secretary. Also Chamberlains cough remedy advertised with refund guarantee after two thirds used.
A two column notice extols Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as effective for stomach ills and colds, urging readers to buy at druggists. It claims neglect of simple coughs can lead to consumption while praising Foley’s Honey and Tar as a safe alternative, and cites local merchants Boyd Zimmermann & Co.
A damaged OCR fragment conveys a plea to hold and soothe a distressed person. Mentions eyes heart and a Dr Caldwell. The readable content is nonsensical. it lacks coherent facts, names, dates, actions, or outcomes.
Mrs. Julia A. Mellinger of Franklin township files for divorce from Willis Hinger via attorney John C. Morron claiming desertion neglect and failure to provide during her illness in September when she had typhoid fever. She says he refused to notify her parents, told doctors not to inform them, and left her to be cared for by neighbors while he stayed away at a neighbor's house. She alleges he ordered an undertaker to prepare a casket and seeks alimony and restoration of her maiden name Julia Sherrick.
A Plain Township native in Company A 19th Infantry in the Philippines recounts a deadly ambush near Sibaloni. Two comrades Baker and Erickson were killed, mules and gear seized, and the unit faced heavy losses while protecting a ration wagon. Smith escaped after a difficult retreat amid guerilla fire.
An old advertisement offers a home remedy for corns and bunions, instructing soaking then filing without drawing blood, applying pain balm twice daily with five minutes of rubbing, and wearing a corn plaster for a few days. It touts pain relief for sprains and rheumatism and warns against counterfeit products from Laubach Bayd, Zimmerman Co, and DeWitt's Liver Pills among other patent medicines.
On November 6 18 20 and 27 the Battimor Ohio Railroad will sell second class Settle tickets to western and northwest points. For details call the B O ticket agent at the nearest address. Low rates to points in the West and Northwest via.
Tickets from all stations along the Ohio River to points 150 miles from the selling station are valid for return until November 30, 1900. For more information contact the nearest B&O ticket agent or the General Passenger Agent in Chicago.
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