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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1902
Page
6
A testimonial from Canajoharie New York claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cured dyspepsia and stomach distress after other remedies failed. The speaker says the medicine improved the ability to eat and overall health, and to keep Hood's Sarsaparilla on hand.
Wooster Stone and Sand Company erects a large new stone plant three miles south of Wooster on lands of Z T Duer near Hardy Avenue. The Wooster company expands its operations with quarries south of town and a switch from the Or A to the works. The firm, led by Z T Duer of Killbuck, plans to employ about 80 workers when completed and ship stone to neighboring cities.
A possible wage rise for railroad workers threatens higher freight rates. Western strike actions disrupt perishable goods on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line. Railroads report wages account for over 60 percent of operating costs with potential 10 to 20 percent wage increases raising expenses further. Despite higher gross earnings, material costs have surged about 50 percent in four to five years.
The jury found for the defendants in Ritchey versus The Ohio Salt Co. The session also heard Stella Foltz versus R B Bucher over trespass with damages claimed at 100 dollars. Attorneys for both sides and judge H B Eason presided. Mrs Delpha French granted a divorce from Charles Bench for gross neglect of duty with child custody and 1000 dollars alimony.
Stockholders of Lodi Oil and Refining, Akron founded firm with 350000 capital. Officers elected: President William Wilkoff Youngstown, Vice President Samuel DeGraw Cleveland, Secretary Treasurer H A Hine Akron. Incorporators named J W Miller H A Sime ek BE Church A C Miller J G Hall all of Akron. Company plans general oil and refining business at the Lodi sites.
East Liberty Street resident Mrs. Landis reports relief from back pain headaches and swelling after using Doan’s Kidney Pills from Zimmerman & Co. She claims rapid improvement and renewed energy. The testimonial emphasizes home proof and trust in local sources over distant opinions.
Wooster University plans a December 11 dedication for its new buildings including the science hall academy main and biology structures. Dr Holden and officials aim for eminent speakers such as John H. Converse of Philadelphia with other notable academics, with programs arranged two weeks hence.
Rev W A Littell received a thank you note and engraved card from Thomas McClary after Tuesday evening’s University Lecture. The poem extols sacred sleep and divine protection, urging holy thoughts and calm faith as the speaker rests under the Savior’s near watch.
The W C T U met Tuesday at Mrs Geo Leydas home with devotional by Mrs Sarah Smith on Dove is the Fulfilling of the Law Prayer by Miss Gordon. Mrs R J Smith read Charged With Murder detailing shared responsibility of prisoner and officials. Mrs Taggart read Lebanon C testimonies. Leyda read Tale of Two Cities comparing Lincoln Neb and Topeka Kas license laws. Resignation of Mrs Harry Sweeney as secretary of the order was accepted with regret.
Probate court filings show administrators appointed and estates settled across multiple districts. Bond amounts range from 400 to 2600 dollars as inventories, accounts, and sales are approved or heard on December 5th and 6th.
Festive gatherings at Mrs A Saybolt’s East Larwill Street home include a Tuesday afternoon thimble party with sewing for charity, a second tea with historic trivia on each guest’s place card, and a German luncheon surprise for Mr and Mrs Nolle on South Market Street. Attendees share sociability, refreshments, and community programs across multiple events.
A party including Workman and friends was hunting when a shooting occurred. Workman was wounded by a shot believed linked to a disturbance as the group returned home. Dr. J C Hanna treated him. fourteen shot fragments were removed and others buried deep. Workman remains in serious but not yet dangerous condition if infection is avoided.
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