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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1902

Page

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Gompers Re-elected Unanimously Amid Cheering

Special to Tas reports F. Gompers president of the Atlantic Labor Union was re elected unanimously today. The committee’s clearing him of charges drew cheers. Local notes mention post office hours, Meech the Marshallville telephone man visiting town, and various neighbors and friends offering help to Sammel Wenger who was ill. James Culp of Claremont returns home from vacation rabbit hunting.

Wetere Gompers Meech Marshallville Daniel Perly North Nanether Wartha ‘Eberly Dalton Sid Aie Smanuel Martin Pennsylvania Cine James Culp Clametland

Gompers Cleared of Accusations by AFL Committee

Special to The Refusalian New Orleans November 20 Samuel F Gompers was exonerated today by the American Federation of Labor of charges raised by Theodore Shaffer in Chicago questioning his fidelity to Trades Unionism The committee report favored Gompers and hailed the action as a victory for him

Tox Refusulian New Orleans Samuel F. Gompers Ammericvan Federation of Labor Theodore Shaffer Chicago Gompers

Housing demand continues as Wooster faces boom

Local residents report a booming housing market with persistent calls for homes despite a fall rush. Separate notes mention Emil Schuch’s injury from rabbit hunting, plans for Canton gatherings and Carnegie gift rumors, and various local remarks on coal, truancy, and small business prospects.

Sterling News Briefs From Seville Area

Terribly injured man Hugh M. Smith left with a broken collar bone after an accident Wednesday. Brakeman McSlowie died in Lorraine hospital the day after November 14. E. E. Wright married Miss Critz last Wednesday at the bride’s home one and a half miles northeast of Seville. Mr. Summers, southeast of town, nearly lost his left hand to a buzz saw last Wednesday but is expected to recover with Dr. Dawson’s aid. B&O Railway section gang to return next week to build switches. A birthday gathering for D. G. Baer at his home enjoyed by all. Knupp’s quarterly meeting reported a success. Jacob Hallywell to transfer property to United Brethren church for use as a parsonage. Rev Sprinkle gave two pepans at Beles and the place.

Sterling Hugh M. Smith Sterling High School Brooke Brakeman McSlowie Tars Loraine E. E. Wright Miss Critz Seville Summers Knupp Jacob. Hallywell United Brothern Church Beles

Sunday school convention hosts residents with松 scattered notes

The Moreland section reports a Sunday school convention held Saturday evening with unclear details. Mrs Watson and her son Ernest visited Mrs Butler of Fredericksburg, Bert Ellenberger shows signs of improvement, and My Saunders celebrates becoming a grandfather.

Suchcassers Smiths Watson Ernest Mrs. Butler Fredericksburg Bert Ellenberger Saunders

Kiftbuck Encampment Elects Officers and District Deputy

Kiftbuck encampment No. 17 I C O F elected officers Monday evening F Reid was chosen senior warden J Keister junior warden H Plasterer and others named. The camp also appointed a district deputy and voted for a district representative on the grand encampment officers.

Kiftbuck Eynanes F. Reid J. Keister J. A H. Plasterer I. EH. Myers Bechtel Benen Kram Ry Anurag Besly

Orrville Nominating Committee Hears Local Option Talk

A meeting of Orrville's nominating committee, handling the local option issue, convened at the Presbyterian church. Four town churches formed an agitating committee as pastors plan to inform residents how to declare their stance. No actions completed. citizens to decide, and petition timing uncertain.

Orrville Crescent

Diamond Thief Captured in Orrville Hotel Incident

Marschal Drmshall and Landlord W B Hyde of the National hotel in Orrville captured a diamond thief after word reached them that W H Lowe proprietor of a Steubenville hotel had lost a $700 diamond. G Brennan, packing for a traveling man, was found in Orrville and compelled to surrender the gem but was not prosecuted and left on a late train with his employer.

Marschal Drmshall W. B. Hyde National Orrville WH. Lowe Steubenville G. Brennan Brennan

Public meetings by Ladies' Home and Foreign Missionary society

The Ladies' Home and Foreign Missionary society of the Lutheran church in New Pittsburg announce public meetings on Nov 30 with recitations songs select reading and an address by Rev Mr Friend. Guests include family of Cleveland and Mrs C T Fortney and daughter visiting Ashland from Ashland.

Ladies’ Home and Foreign Missionary Society Lutheran Church Friend Clévéland James Weaver C.T. Fortney Ashland

Mt Eaton News Quietly Updates Residents and Events

Mt Eaton reports ongoing corn work as R R A Lucas plans Chicago trip and Tom Thompson oversees the barn in his absence. Fred Billard buys western horses. John Billard loses two cows after a straw stack collapse. Riley Loreaux nears completion of a new residence. Thompson moves into his. John Wisegerberg builds a fine residence expected to be the hamlet’s best. Thanksgiving onion services at Presbyterian church with Rev. Alvin Crowe delivering the sermon. Local marriages include Frank Bardine and Miss Bell Bansinger in Millersburg on the 20th. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Louis Gerard. Mrs Penberthy attends a Massillon wedding. David Baumgardner improves after a stroke. Mrs Tasper improves. Abraham Pfeister funeral attended largely, led by the Royal Arcanums.

Fred Billard John H. Billard Riley Loreaux Mt. Eaton Tom Thompson John Wisegerberg John Presbyterian Church Alvin Crowe Frank Bardine Bell Bansinger Millersburg Louis Gerard Penberthey Massillon David Baumgardner Isaiah Tasper Abraham Pfeister Royal Arcanums

Municipal care law deemed constitutional by court

Specialio Tam reports that Cincinnati heard that new municipal care laws were found constitutional by the court of common pleas today. The decision sustains the law on all points raised and notes the law will be appealed.

Cincinnati Court of Common Pleasure

Townman A J Dunlap Killed in Fog On Erie Rail

Severe injury reported to A J Dunlap on the Erie railroad east of Burbank near the water tank. A handcar collision in dense fog with an approaching locomotive led to his death as he attempted to save the handcar. He leaves a wife and one son, with several siblings. The delay and details reflect the work scene and local notices including a lecture course and clergy movements.

Selean A. J. Dunlap Erie Burbank Dunlap West Home A. F. Dunlap Adam Illinois Alexander Iowa James California A. B. Struthers Wayne Cooperage Company Detroit John Lemon Coy Novelty Company W. F. McCauley Salem E. G. Klotz Canal Fulton Reformed Church Mrr. Klotz Doctor Palmer Scio College

Bethel hosts quarterly meeting next Sunday morn

The Bethel quarterly meeting will be held next Sunday morning led by Rev. Bucks presiding elder. Elmer E. Easterday and wife from Overton were guests of Elmer Sibley family. A party at John Ablars’ home last Thursday drew about 30 local youths for games and a meal, judged a pleasant evening.

Bethel Bucks Elmer E. Easterday Overton Elmer Sibley John Ablars Mart

Krupp Gunmaker Herr Krupp Dies Suddenly in Berlin

Special to Tak Republicay Berlin reports Herr Krupp, famed inventor of the Krupp gun and renowned in military and naval circles, died suddenly at four o'clock this afternoon at his villa in Aurgel.

Tak Republicay Berlin Herr Krupp Aurgel

Local Columbus Dispatch Notes War Time Reorganization

A. B. Critchfield of Columbus liaises with companies C D and H from Wooster Millersburg and Shreve regarding a general mobilization between December 15 and early January. Plans cover armories property and overall efficiency for the effort.

Columbus Dispatch A. B. Critchfield Juan Pale Wooster Millersburg Shreve

Local notices and social notes from Shreve area

Nov 23 residents report visits and moves. Mrs Swainhart and son Charles spent Sunday with George Swainhart of Shreve. Andrew Straits family attend Gideon Steiner wedding in Indiana. Joseph Hunter recuperating from Tena Gilgen visit with Barberton parents. Zell of Orrville moves in with Godfrey Gilgen to regain health. Isa Cellainer of Orrville visiting parents. Navy to issue plain dark gray prison garb for marines and enlisted men, replacing old uniforms.

Swainhart Charles George Swainhart Shreve Andrew Straits Indiana Gideon Steiner Joseph Hunter Tena Gilgen Barberton Mee Zell Orrville Godfrey Gilgen Isa Cellainer Naval Washington Navy Department Navy Pris

Laborers Killed in Texas Frisco Yard Accident

Denison Tex Nov 25 two laborers were killed and fifteen injured when a switch opening in the Frisco yards caused part of a northbound extra to derail. The dead are Dan Lynch and James Brophy.

Denison Tex Frisco

Bullfight Declared Off In Kansas City Hall

Kansas City November 26 Chief of Police Hayes announced that the bullfight planned for the convention hall would not be permitted. The tanbark ring was set up and Mexican bulls and matadors were in town ready, but authorities intervened to halt the event.

Kansas City Hayes Convention Hall Mexico

Aged Couple Burned to Death in Farm Fire

Walter Knickerbocker, 68, and his wife also died from a blaze that partly destroyed their Mena Creek home. Mrs Knickerbocker, in the barn when flames started, ran back into the burning house to fetch a trunk holding $300.

sHesperis Miles Pee Walter Knickerbocker Mena Creek

Furnaces Halted By Coke Shortage In Sharon

Charles Hart district manager of the Republic Steel blast furnaces says all furnaces are out of blast due to coke shortages. He cites the Mahoning Valley stack at Youngstown as unable to supply coke and forecasts bleak prospects for a general resumption.

Sharon Charles Hart Republic Sggn and Steel Company Mahoning Valley Youngstown

Condition Grows Serious for Irish Leader Dillon

John Dillon, the Irish leader, remains ill at the Grand Pacific hotel with a relapse feared by physicians, who stay in constant attendance though odds against danger are reported. Also in Chicago, two men are jailed over a $74,000 post office robbery probe, and multiple fatal or near-fatal incidents across the country are noted, including a broker’s suicide, a policeman misfire in Billings, and a contested hammer murder in Philipsburg amid a series of crime briefs.

Chicago John Dillon Grand Pacific Hotel William Burns Joseph Shide Dayton Charles M. "Moore John McBride Billings Mon Hank Narling Philipsburg James Conn Herman Lobe Katie Hamilton Sarah Este

Fire destroys Southern Pacific Ferry slips in Frieso

In Frieso San Francisco a large fire swept the Southern Pacific Ferry slips causing extensive damage. Officials estimate losses exceed a half million dollars. Fire crews battled the blaze through the night and damaged structures remain under investigation for the cause.

San Francisco Southern Pacific Iso

Smithville Bank Opens Amid Canal Debate

In Smithville on November 24 the town notes a rising crowd of students and locals as plans for a new bank near opening, while public chatter simmers over the Nicaragua Panama Canal project and canal opponents. The postmaster Norris’ family and Jeffernom P.O. figure among attendees.

Smithville Ieee Smithvilleville Nicaragua Canal West Papetiers Res Panamsa Panama Norris Aura Jéffernom Pinin P.O

Nov 24 Report of local moves and bridge project

Nov 24 notices describe Harvey Van Meter and wife relocating household goods to the Entzley property north of town, with family members named. The item notes a planned new iron bridge over Big Killbuck nearby and various local names, including farmers, teachers, contractors, and residents, amid a weathered, garbled district update.

Harvey van Meter Entzley Galvin Ephert Alvin Ephert Henry Ephert Charley Fatrs Wilbert Smith Ey Easterday J. W Cincinnat Mr. Myers Mr. Snyder

Remarkable Endorsement for Kennedy's Favorite Remedy

The New York Magazine of Sanitation and Hygiene editorially endorses Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy after thorough tests. It claims the remedy merits high praise for kidney liver and bladder troubles rheumatism dyspepsia and constipation. The article urges readers with related complaints to use the product, calling it meritorious and effective.

New York Magazine of Sanitation and Hygiene James H. Montgomery M. D David Kennedy New York

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