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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1899
Page
2
A Wooster Ohio newspaper item from November 16 1899 asks correspondents to mail letters by Saturday or Monday to ensure publication. It notes letters received late may be cut for space and promises special letters for very important events and urges telephone contact if needed.
Old notes claim Aguinaldo faces capture that could end the war and restore peace, while other items mock Kentucky politics, Ohio voting, and figures like Carnegie and Astor. The column riffs on elections, public notices, and assorted satirical jabs at public figures and events.
The notice lists remaining letters as of Nov 18 including Kate Barelt Abdalla Negmy Jas F Wright Leadjee Mrs Keziah Brown Miss Millie Baker Mrs Kate Brown Mrs Rebecca Parker Miss Anna Witherow T L Fuatrrerr P M.
An old ad claims Invigorating effects from Dr ing's New Life Pills improve brain and body function. It touts vitality for stomach liver kidneys and bowels, promising success and strength. Sold for 25 cents at Laubash and Boyd's drug store.
The notice promises 15 percent discounts on watches clocks silverware jewelry magical instruments and related items from November 1 to January 1. It references heavy stock, reduced prices on iron watches and various goods, and urges readers to visit Wooster for deals.
Pelly wife of Abraham Gish died Saturday and was buried in Shinersburg cemetery. Funeral conducted by Rev E S Weimer. She was 60, longtime Milton township resident and U B church member. Left a husband two sons and a daughter. Christian Rich died suddenly while unloading fodder at Peter Steiner’s barn. Funeral at U B Church Sterling. Interred Hill Cemetery. Deceased is brother of Petey and Martin Rich. Mrs J W Cross very low after long cancer illness.
East Union Vt Nov 14 Rev M L Wilbsim resigns as pastor due to age and health burdens. Community expresses regret and prayers for him and family. Sandsy school closes for winter. Local residents attend funerals and visits. families move, illness noted. several locals attend schools and colleges.
Fredericksburg correspondent reports a near miss as Mrs Dunham narrowly escapes a rifle shot in an outhouse. The bullet pierced weather boarding above her head and struck a post, rebounding to hit the back of her ear. She saved the ball of lead and recalls a similar incident two decades ago. Nearby residents and visitors, including Mr and Mrs Chapman from Orrville, attend social visits and funeral notices.
An aged promotional snippet extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as purifying and enriching the blood to save both gold and health. The ad asserts the tonic cures biliousness and weakness, urging readers to trust the remedy for vitality and prosperity.
County Commissioner J B Summer and wife Hermina Daneke Summer faced a daring burglary at dawn. The intruder fired twice as Mrs. Summer grappled and restrained him, forcing a retreat to the hallway and wardrobe before fleeing. The burglar escaped with $28 and keys to the courthouse.
Obituary note reports the death of a notable woman from Applecreek area, with life details linking to Knox county and Washington Territory. Mentions wide social ties including J. J. Merkiman postmaster and long marriage, plus local residents visiting and typhoid recovery notes. The piece reflects a small town obituary style and community connections.
Mrs. Joan Armstrong of Center Iowa visits with friends and relatives. Miss McPaheragon of Columbian county visits Armstrong family. Miss Mae Hoegner to host a concert in Congress Methodist Church for church funds on Saturday night November 18. Miss Dirck of Wood county guest of Mr and Mrs Frank Gearhart last week. Miss Alda Myers attends surprise tea at Prof JG Black’s Bloomington home for daughter Helen. Veteran thresherman J and Johnson hauls oats quickly. Post office wish. new style politics joked about before next election.
Mrs Caton Jackson is sick and guests of El Finley are Monday. Mrs Premer visits Wooster this week. T W Sigler and wife made a business trip to Cleveland last Thursday. Mr McClare of Newdon aided county men with oats last Thursday. Mr Swatobart and wife of Springville were guests of Samuel Speck and wife Sunday. The Bebhool Lutheran will hold an event on Nov 18 with Contra Myers and wife of Wooster hosting at John Inhart's this Monday evening. William France repairs his house to improve the place.
Volcanic eruptions are grand but skin eruptions ruin life. Buacklen’s Arnica Salve cures ulcers boils fever sores corns warts and scalds. Also claims to ease pains from driving vents and aches. Only 26 otc guaranteed. Sold by Lajack & Bova, Druggists.
Special to Republican from Wasnumvaron reports Major John A. Logan son of the late General John A. Logan died in combat with Filipinos in Luzon. He leaves a widow and two children in Youngstown.
Sterling Ohio news notes Mrs Oresta Allison of Akron visits aunt Mrs Florence Burns. Zeigler fractures wrist last Wednesday. Jennie Teeple Wooster visiting aunt Mrs Huldah Barnard. Geo Harris resigns BK&O bridge foreman job to head private Barberton railway project. Amstatzes visit Barberton. Mrs J H OCloss in critical condition. Verna Johnson ill with tonsillitis and gainsy. Bapt ist church dedicated by Rev Leonard. Osborne Seville preached. Platte Amatuatg begins school work near Rinyton. Second U M H quarterly meeting next weekend. Rev Wyant to preach. Mrs Exp Harpster improving. M Barr and S A Semmona sick. J sample’s house improved with two coats of paint.
Smithville Nov 18 Inland navigation and local notes show talk of gold and sodden concerns. Ada M. Kog travels to Gary South Dakota. Jobo and Fred Misbler go to Akron Clyde Miller works in transfers at Alliarcs at home for election. Adam Plank joined Mennonite folk at Nampa Idaho. Mrs. Wm Bunm with sick sister in-law Waterville. Mrs. E A. Brenneman visiting Miss Bauman, who is improving, as Rev Nafzher and family move to Lutherparsonage. Old Normal opens with good attendance. Cleipate Institute prep for opening.
A dated advertisement extols Dr Pierce s Favorite Prescription as the secret to lasting health and youthful beauty for women. It claims to improve the female organs, cure weakness and uterine issues, and restore vitality and rosy cheeks, praising its transformative effects.
Miss Zoe W daughter of postal clerk Sam Garver entertained a company of little friends with games and refreshments on Monday evening at her home on south Buckeye street. Guests included Florence and Harry Bell Florence Weaver Fiord Jeffries Nora Franks and others. Edward Mesnar of Canton visited relatives at the bride’s country home and was greeted by about 45 relatives and friends before returning to Canton.
An old warning warns against mercury in catarrh remedies and urges using Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo. The note cautions that mercury damages mucous surfaces and advises buying only genuine products with testimonials, priced at 75 cents per bottle.
Stormy night off the Casquet rocks near Alderney saw the Belgian steamer Belgique sink. A rescue boat carried 16 men, five died from exhaustion and three drowned while Saint Kilda tried to assist. Of 26 crew, 18 believed drowned including the captain.
Nov 18 notes from the countryside recount visits and repairs. Items mention Harry Williams of Akron, repairs on the Mcharad, John Webster's recovery, and travel by By Galloway of Ashland. Local social events include a Sunday School convention, a recital by Minnie Hough, and a Maccabeus oyster supper. The town sees many visitors and a quiet election day with high turnout.
In Frankfort on November 14 Senator Goebel and Democratic leaders await county boards of elections in Jefferson Christian Knox Johnson and other counties. Rumors claim fraudulent votes could crown Goebel while martial law might be declared if Knox and Johnson counties are rejected. Officials doubt such action but expect a clash between Governor Bradley and the claimant.
A reader sees an old advertisement for Aulen's Foot-Ease powder claimed to soothe swollen feet. The copy mentions relief from sore, tired feet and hints at cooling effects and comforting relief.
Chicago market notes show cattle ranges from good to poor quality with prices for steers and cows detailed, hogs at selected tops around 4.35, and sheep and lambs quoted by class. Wheat and oats values appear, with no. 2 red wheat and oats figures, plus Cleveland and Cincinnati listings for various meats and produce.
Rev Adolph Faith Moravian preacher died in a patrol wagon on the way to jail amid accusations of criminal improprieties with older girls at the German Orphans home. The cause cited ranges from quick poison to remorse and convulsions, following his wife’s sudden death weeks earlier from morphine.
The note highlights twelve new students enrolling last Monday in the Wooster Pad Works program. It mentions a bookkeeper and stenographer roles as good starting positions and invites attendance at night classes for full course students.
A fragmented clipping notes a baggage transfer item in a local data page. Names and exact venues are unreadable, but the brief hints at routine cargo handling chatter and logistical notes within the publication.
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