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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1903
Page
5
A brief advert urging mothers to use Scott’s Emulsion in bottle milk to fatten and strengthen infants. It recommends various milks and household mixtures, claiming the product renews vigor much like it does for older folk and noting the New York address for Scott & Bowne.
The obituaries cover Martha J Thompson of Spink Street aged 63 with funeral Friday at 2 p.m. and interment at Wooster cemetery, survived by husband John Thompson and three sons. also a lengthy tribute to Martha Governee Hoffman born in Lancaster County and later Mrs Geyer of Wayne County whose family notes highlight her devout life, marriage to Emanuel Geyer, and children Samuel Anna Henry, with burial details. Also mentions Peter Hulm of Marshallville aged 74 died last Saturday with a large funeral. Advertisements for Hood’s Sarsaparilla promote relief from catarrh and sick headache.
Walter D Wise of Lester Medina county died at Millersburg from injuries received Tuesday on the Dresden branch of the C A & C railroad. He was a brakeman on a freight train and, while pushing cars with a pole, the pole struck him causing internal injuries. He was 21 or 22, unmarried, with no parents living. William H Wise of Lester is a near relative. He had joined the C A & C voluntary relief department September 1 and his heirs will receive a $1000 death benefit.
Ruth Selina Craig wed Emile Eugene Paumier on November 10 1903 at Louisville Stark County with Rev Father Senner officiating. After a reception at Paumier family home they planned a ten day eastern trip before settling in Wooster. Ruth daughter of William A Craig prominent Republican and well known Wooster churchgoer, and Emile Paumier boot and shoe merchant recently moved from Canton. The wedding drew notice from Wooster and Shreve residents and was welcomed by many friends.
A garbled 19th century advertisement touts Dr King's New Discovery as a universal remedy for consumption coughs and lung trouble. It claims cures for worst cases and offers free samples, naming local distributor Mrs Les Cragg and promising relief to sufferers in Massachusetts.
The St Louis exposition publishes hotel capacity and rates for visitors. Over 100 city hotels with 21 000 seats. new 1903 hotels add nearly 50 000 capacity. more under construction for 30 000. Central districts report boarding houses for 15 000. private rooms for 14 000. Sun restaurants number about 100 with 23 000 capacity. Rates pledged not to rise April 30 to December 1 1904. copies available via Pennsylvania Lines, General Passenger Agent E A Ford, Pittsburgh.
David Faud of Wayne township seeks help locating his wife Mrs Faud and their two youngest sons Charles four and John six after she abducted them Wednesday evening. He suspects she fled toward Cleveland to stay with a brother, while he travels to Creston area to locate relatives and pursue legal action for custody.
A Wednesday night report claimed County Commissioner Daniel Leiner was shot by a hunter he had ordered off his property. Leiner told The Republican on Thursday he was not hurt and knew of no conflict with anyone. He suggested the shooting tale might be a joke or miscommunication.
Miss Coletta Lynch of Akron visited her aunts in Doylestown on Sunday. Mr and Mrs William Gill of Canal Fulton were guests of her parents. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Will Sigler. Mr and Mrs Albert Smith of Agron visited Mrs Smith’s parents. Miss Emma Shondel is seriously ill. Miss Lena Paridon of Dana Fulton spent Sunday with her parents. Chamberlains Cough Remedy is pleasant to take and widely sold. a Poolesville Md speaker praises it for children and safety.
Mrs Gertrude K. Fenner of Marion Indiana suffered a deep seated lung pneumonia and a severe cough that weakened her to 92 pounds from 148. She credits One Minute Cough Cure with curing the cough, strengthening her lungs, and restoring her weight and health after four bottles. Sold by Krieger drug store.
Cleveland and Southwestern Traction Co cars run from Wooster to Creston Seville Chippewa Lake Medina Berea and Public Square Cleveland every two hours from 7 45 p m to 7 45 p m with connections to Puritas Springs Liondale Elyria North Amherst and other towns. Public Square Cleveland to Wooster operates 6 15 a m to 4 15 p m every two hours. Public Square Cleveland to Berea Medina Kippewa Lake Seville Creston hourly 15 a m to 8 15 p m.
A Bourne Texas resident testifies that DeWitts Little Early Risers are unequaled by any liver pill. He says they give strength and energy with easy action. Thousands use them for their pleasant taste and claimed health benefits.
A Chicago company formed to develop vil leases and shale land on the Doyds ton farm east of the city is linked to Dr. Edward J. Barrett formerly of Wooster who bought the firm months ago and had a well drilled. Public comments vary on oil and gas success though investors reportedly pleased with expenditures and early growth.
Columbus dispatch notes Major A B Catchfield of Shreve as a leading candidate to replace Adjutant General George Gyger of Alliance. Catchfield is among the guard's oldest officers with nearly 20 years in the Hight regiment and enjoys General Dick's support. Gyger has not stated plans to run. It is understood Judge Thomas of Haron may be speaker, ex Representative Doty of Cleveland clerk, and either Senator Cham berlin of Elyria or Senator Harris of Ashtabula as senate president pro tem.
A Masonic meeting notes a satisfactory final report on the Cleveland trip and committees for the holiday reception banquet and the San Francisco triennial in September 1904. Ebenezer lodge No 838 installs I N Kinney W M John M Russell J W Carl M Limb J W L P Obliger treasurer W L Fire stone secretary J B Milner chaplain Gus Winger S D Charles L Fletcher J D W H Woodland Tiler George J Schwartz trustee three years S H Boyd Ezra Neikirk David Nice grievance committee C W Kisling Jay J Keister stewards A special communication for first degree work will be held Wednesday evening Nov 18.
A recont ruling from the post office department requires every rural mail carrier to census his route and copy names into a supplied book. Slips will be left at homes to be filled, listing all residents including servants. Married women will sign with their own names, not husbands. Local anecdote claims benefits for mail forwarding and gender policy clarity. An ad touts Electric Bitters as a cure, citing a Fremont resident.
Dispatch from Columbus reports the supreme court dismissed Curtis V. Hard et al. versus Walter Harris et al. for lack of preparation. The ruling upholds a $1,479.20 judgment against Eighth Regiment officers for extra band pay during the Spanish American War, covering the period April 18 to November 21, 1898. The case stemmed from an agreed extra pay to band members above private wages, leading to a split in the band and ongoing litigation through officers including General Dick.
Mr. Wilson said on Wednesday he knows nothing of any sale. He added that stockholders are also uninformed, noting the speculation has circulated for some time without cause.
The conservatory faculty announce a recital next Thursday evening November 19 at Memorial Chapel. The program will introduce Prof. Hwald Sontum as the new violin instructor and invite all interested to attend.
Charles Kelly a noted card sharp and Andrew J Hogan were arrested by Sergeant Riblet and officers about 2 am Thursday and handed to the Orrville marshal who arrived in Canton late Wednesday night Hogan was later released but Kelly is wanted for defrauding an Orrville hotel keeper of 65 dollars. They allegedly were in a game at a galoon on Tuscarawas and Cherry streets Wednesday night and took money not belonging to them. The search for Kelly led the officer into a gambling den on oath Court street causing consternation among players.
Captain Limb Friday received general orders from Adjutant General Geo Gyger affecting National Guard. The discharge process changes require local commanders to initiate applications with full reasons and pass through official channels for approval. Disability discharges require a medical officer’s signature. A new NCO appointment framework follows Army regulations 268 286. A roster of the Organized Militia was issued and inspection is planned, likely led by Adjutant General Taylor for Company D.
An old publication touts Mother's Friend as an external liniment rubbed into the abdomen to ease labor. It promises elasticity and quicker, less painful contractions while warning against internal remedies during childbirth.
A testimonial from Miss Astra Morett of 815 Scott St Covington Ky claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cured her scrofula a swelling of neck glands and restored a smooth healthy appearance after others failed. The ad-like fragment touts the remedy as effective for glandular consumption and mucous membrane issues.
An old advert claims Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills thoroughly eradicate soroful and strengthen the body previously weakened by it, presenting a strong health testimonial style typical of period medical ads.
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