19 Nov 1902
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1902
Page
1
Massillon Stone and Fire Brick plant suffered a major fire in Massillon on November 17. Losses were reported at over sixty thousand dollars, with the last of the concern’s operations destroyed. Fire and city officials investigated the blaze as a significant industrial loss for the area.
Mr A A Levering of Ashland confirms his company has secured the natural gas franchise. He states work will start as soon as possible and hopes to begin by July, with completion not later than September. He adds that those backing the project in the city favor timely start.
Special to The Republican reports an Italian anarchist fired three shots at King Leopold II of Belgium as he walked to a cathedral ceremony honoring the late Queen. The King sustained no injuries. the attacker was restrained and imprisoned. The piece also notes other local items and clergy movements.
Fragmentary report notes Olive Kelly spending Sunday with Miss Bhs Tatas and Charles Batdorif preparing a social visit. Weather and attendance influenced a People’s alliance gathering, observed amid overcast conditions and cold winds during a Thanksgiving timeframe.
Report from Lake Fork mentions Rev Slusser visiting friends and a Ladies Aid oyster supper at the church. Town buzzes about a new church progressing, hunting activity with rabbits and quail, and residents busy with harvest tasks.
Nov 1 Mr and Mrs Geo Oswalt of Aire sent to T A Landis family in Gosheaton. Aged 78 of Wayne County, long resident, funeral attended by C B Wright and Mrs F Spera Akron. Dog scare over hydrophobia resolved. Warren McEwen returns home after summer farming with brother at Weilersville.
Nov 1 192X reports clerk Ee Shenk in North La railroad office on Frid eve, Margaret Eichenberger ill with cold and rheumatism, Mary Stoover sick, Jay Shonk of Akron laid off, Jay Fichenberger of Allegheny home over the weekend, and William Meake starts loading cars at Dalton. Other brief notes on sickness and absences.
Special to Txnepranigan. Colonel Edward Butler, a millionaire politician, was found guilty on trial in Columbia Missouri and sentenced to three years in prison for attempting to bribe members of the St. Louis board of health.
Nov 18 Our town remains busy as blacksmiths expand shops and connect facilities to run machinery with a gasol ine engine. Frank McClure builds a new corn crib, a youth shoots 17 birds in a day, Mrs Hines visits from Denver, and locals discuss winter work by teams as a street car line rumor spreads.
Boston November 14 The Central National Bank was closed today by the comptroller. Officials cite excess loans and lack of quick assets as the reason for the forced shutdown.
Nov 19 updates show Adam Schaaf and daughter Jennie visiting relatives. Miss Allie Morgan of Wooster stayed with sister Mrs James. Jacob Brenneman of Indiana and A Brenneman of Springville called on A M Franks. Local sick list includes Mark Taylor with pneumonia Bert Ellenberger and Belle Burgan with typhoid fever. Various neighbors visited Lincoln Metzler and family Apple Creek John Orr and wife Wooster and Frank Miller and family Mill Brook. Miss Nina Butler travels to Wooster. Township Sunday school association hosts convention at M E Church Nov 22. Ladies Aid plans Thanksgiving social at J Rob Snyder home Thanksgiving evening. Admission 25 cents. children.
Special to The Republican Scranton Pa November 18. A noon fire at Oliphant destroyed ten buss and seventy thousand dollars in property. Officials report extensive damage and warn residents to remain vigilant as investigations continue.
Unknown burglars entered Elyria at dawn four robbers stole horses and rigs terrorizing residents. A running fight with armed culprits ended with Marshal Henry Brohn fatally wounded and three robbers escaping. one assailant killed.
Nov 18 report recalls a fire threat in Reedsburg after a candle toppled in Mrs Rudy’s house. Bucket brigade fought the blaze, destroying a closet filled with wearing apparel. Estimated losses reach seventy dollars plus damage to the closet and kitchen. Local barber shop to open near St James. School building completion uncertain.
A buggy carrying two young men was struck by a train at Prairie Lane shortly after noon. The buggy was tossed aside and the occupants thrown out but both men survived, able to walk away. One man was identified as John Yoder. the buggy belonged to him and only one wheel was broken.
Miss Jennie Brown of Smithville visited J F Bowers and family while Miss Clara Gepford of West Salem aided Sunday schools. A D Sommers and wife visited Cleveland friends. Miss Belva Overs of Burbank stayed with Hauenstein family. Miss Minnie Zaver vacationing before departing for Chicago. Mrs Helm arrived from Ashland to assist with housekeeping. Miss Millie Lichty fell ill at a social and stayed with Geo Whensetler. Mrs Van Doorn and Carrie Keeney of Creston visited Sunday. Mr and Mrs John Snell stayed with daughter Mrs Eby. Slutz writing on Alleman, and Miss Ida Alleman of Shreve visited Scott family. Ed Snell and wife of Wellington attended the wedding of Lum Oller. Edward eHart of Harrisburg social visit noted.
A powder explosion at the Southern railway freight depot in Pell City near Birmingham today killed merchant J.D. Hall and Thomas Hatfield and injured a dozen others. Special dispatch credits KErosaidan with reporting from Birninghim.
Report notes trouble among students at the university Sunday near the Pitt power plant. An altercation left slate broken and officials worry about injury. Authorities discussed possible harsh action, reflecting unanimous belief that punishment would be severe.
The Lodi Oil and Steining Company is incorporated under West Virginia law with a capital stack. Incorporators are J. W. Miller H A Hine F E Church A G O Miller and J Q Hall all of Akron. Organization of the company is expected to occur Thursday.
Mrs. John Rudy's residence in Reedsburg burned Friday morning as flames spread before residents could contain them. The blaze consumed cash amounting to 200 dollars and several notes among the property lost.
Court proceedings on Monday with Judge Eason presiding. Petit jury took up the Whitman versus The Cleveland Lorain and Wheeling Railway matter. Wrecking of a train engine cited in the record. Defense attorneys Beete Swartztor Taylor and Taylor represented the defendants.
New Pittsburg on November 17 reports Earl Spott and wife of Jeromeville visiting Sabbath with their parents near the village. O. E. Beikheimer and family are mentioned. The Ladies Home and Foreign Missionary society will hold a public meeting in the Lutheran church November 190, to which all are cordially invited to attend.
A report notes a trust among harvesting equipment makers McCormick Deering Milwaukee Farrell Cham pion Os bore Co. McCormick heads the group now called the International Harvester Company of America. The author claims Os bore Co. refused entry, praising its products and urging farmers to patronize OSborne Co. for independence and continued innovation.
A patient afflicted with catarrh reports improvement after treatment at Balm, noting regained taste and smell and partial hearing. The note records relief and ongoing recovery as the remedy takes effect.
Special to Tasterussican. Judge Caldwell died at a Battle Creek hospital after an operation. His home is Jefferson, Ohio, and he was known statewide for his judicial work.
Fire swept through a Beazy area farm, damaging a large barn and a dairy shed on West North Street. The blaze damaged a tin roof and eastern wall, with losses estimated around 2000 dollars. Fire units from Milwaukee and Ohio Mutual aided, while owners Droz and Smith evacuated animals and moved operations.
A university student assists in a Wooster clothing shop tale noted for its humorous overtones. The sparse account shows the young man chatting about attending the university and liking music, with the scene described in a playful, rambling style.
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