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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1900
Page
3
Manufacturers claim Soft Goal stove will heat like a hard coal base burner, with sheet steel body or cast iron body, air tight outer casing, and a guaranteed five year fire. It promises continuous uniform heat, floors warmed not ceilings, and three year fuel savings, with illuminated door for visibility.
Lamartine Greenwald stands accused of forging the 1869 will of Dr. Samuel Glass of Ashland. Testimony centers on handwriting experts and witnesses from Wooster Ashland and Mansfield, with over a hundred subpoenas issued as the case moves through Richland and Ashland counties.
Mrs Mary Hindman widow of Robert Hindman died at 4 am after long illness. A native of near Applecreek she spent her life in Wayne county and was a lifelong Methodist. Survived by children Jo Hindman Harry Hindman Mrs John Hummer Sanford Hindman Albert Hindman Melvin Hindman Cyrus Hindman Neal Hindman and Andorta B Christine. Funeral from the Methodist church Saturday morning.
Fragmentary OCR item mentions a family event with unclear names and dates. Readable bits emphasize a family unit and a possible celebration or acknowledgment affecting four individuals, but specifics remain unreadable in the text.
Washington reports Ohio's 1900 population at 4,157,845, up from 3,672,316 in 1880 and 485,229 more since 1890, a 13.2 percent gain. The article lists numerous city counts and county figures amid a dense, OCR-heavy section of figures and mixed notices.
The Central Union telephone station on Market Street, long run by Dr. C, will be operated and repaired by a line crew with Mr. Horn as head lineman and assistant. Horn has historically been helpful to the public and acted in the company’s interest.
An 1900 Ohio law amendment restricts Justices of the Peace to act as Coroners when the office is vacant or the Coroner is absent unable or sick. In such cases the Justice holds inquests over deaths suspected of violence or casualty and receives the same fees as the Coroner.
Washington dispatch reports the death from typhoid fever of Mrs McKinley’s nephew J S Barber, an assistant paymaster. He served in the 8th Ohio Volunteers in the Spanish War, later joined the navy, earned a commission after recuperation, and was attached to ships including the Monterey and Don Juan de Austria before falling ill in Hong Kong. He had earlier spent time in Wooster making acquaintances.
William M. Wisner, aged 71 years, 9 months, and 6 days, died Friday evening east of Wooster after a long illness. Born in Lycoming County Pennsylvania he moved with his family to East Union township at 16. A farmer, grain dealer, and shoe merchant earlier, he spent the last 13 years farming. Survived by his wife and an adopted son, he was a brother of Dr Kie T. Wisner and a member of Wayne Council Royal Arcanum. Funeral from his residence at 10 am Sunday, Nov 19, with interment in Wooster cemetery.
The treasurers Hubbell and Krieger report detailed expenses and sources for Republican and Democratic committees. Hubbell shows 552.96 spent with 118.50 for getting out the vote and 876.16 for postage. Krieger lists 836.76 total expended with numerous small donations from individuals and groups including Weygandt Donahue and Adair.
The readable remnants discuss Dr Piercé's Favorite health of woman and its allure. The text hints at secrecy and beauty claims with faded phrasing, suggesting an era advertorial tone aimed at female readers.
The Census department reports shaky additions in Wooster Ohio. Ward by ward counts show a total about 100 higher than prior tallies, increasing Wooster’s gain percentage and lowering Wayne county’s losses. The issue should be addressed promptly to secure accurate figures.
Ohio State Journal reports Retiring Auditor J B Leeper irregularities alleging he drew over 1000 dollars beyond salary. He vanished last week while his wife claims ignorance of his whereabouts. Bondsmen may replace funds. Knopp and Commercial Bank notes questioned. Leeper’s political rise and legal turmoil noted.
The forty ninth semi annual Wooster district conference met at Perrysville Ohio with Rev W J Hyde of Orrville delivering a sermon on The Upper and Nether Spring The gathering showed rising church interest with discussions on Bible criticism modern commentaries training of children and a two cent per member offering to reduce debt Seville was chosen as next meeting place and Rev S K McMahon presented the Twenty Century Movement with Rev A D Knapp as president and Rev A C Ruff as secretary
Judge S B Eason at Spreing grants Mrs Sevilla Cook of Gonnville a divorce from Samuel Cook on grounds of willful absence and failure to provide.
Sheriff McCoy sold real estate in two Wooster cases and one Creston property auction. Clara S Skeel versus Frances Warner sold on Nold avenue for 630 to Lizzie Kinilon from a 915 appraisal. Henry Heyl versus Mary E Ginther sold 10 acres in Plain township for 314 to Albert Short from 390 appraisal. A P Deitrick versus Mdry and Edward Gibbons Crest on mill property had no bidders, no sale.
H H Black of Adamsville Sullivan Co New York says his five year old son, troubled by croup, was treated with Chamberlain's Remedy after doctors and other medicines failed. He reports that frequent doses at onset of symptoms stop the attack safely and effectively with no opium or injurious drugs. Laubach on the Square druggists sells it.
Fragmentary OCR text suggests discussion of a fever or disease treatment with Foley’s Kidney Cure and other remedies, plus a legal or disciplinary mention. Names and specifics are missing, leaving only disjointed references to a trial or suit and medical products.
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