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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1902
Page
7
The ad claims Scott's Emulsion cures scrofula and prevents consumption, urging parents to rely on its medicine to protect children. It warns of real dangers of scrofula and promotes the product as a life saver, urging readers to purchase from Scott & Bowne, 49 Pearl Street, New York.
Wooster Knights Templar No 48 to host annual holiday banquet with new Masonic Temple decorations enhancing the event. Expect larger attendance from distant chapters and guests. Wooster Chapter 87 R A M convocation Friday will confer the A degree on five candidates. Wayne Rebekah Lodge 828 elected new officers N G Nellie Young W G Jennie Mann Rec Sec Julia Russell Fin Sec Dora Stevens Treas Lizzie Snavely Trustee Frank McCarron. Meetings planned in LO O Q O F hall reception room during repairs to lodge room.
In Doylestown on Nov 4 Roy McElroy was badly burned and struck in the eye by a gun explosion. Mrs David Harries is near death after a week old fall that crushed a wash boiler valve and caused spinal injuries leaving her unconscious.
The L O T M hosted a Mnese social with chop sticks Chinese lunch and a lively program. The Zwinglian circle of the Reformed church plans a Calendar social at Mrs J M Russell's home on Thanksgiving evening with refreshments. Mr P J Parrott of the Experiment Station entertained staff at the Lydick residence Madison Hill with ping pong and a fine supper, hosts praised by attendees.
John Ferris, 22, a brakeman working extra in the Orrville yards, fell beneath a train near 445 Monday morning and suffered fatal injuries. He previously lost his right leg and had a crushed left foot. he died Monday afternoon en route to recovery or home. Remains sent to Big Prairie.
Jury awarded plaintiff 530.50 damages for destruction of a traction engine in the Whitman v. Cleveland Lorain and Wheeling 7 Railway matter, after a 2000 damages claim. Jurors were dismissed Tuesday morning resuming Monday, Dec. 1. Electric Bitterse and related claims appear in an unrelated medical anecdote, unrelated to the case.
George W Leyda, long serving Pennsylvania Lines agent at Wooster, is transferred to Enon Pa. to take charge there while son Earl Leyda and Mrs Leyda plan to reside near Pittsburg. Wolf replaces Leyda at Wooster. Freight Agent W H Oliver of Canton is named to Allegheny, with possible replacement by W H Rowe. No further Wooster changes expected.
Finney D. Luce a collector and special constable was found guilty of embezzlement in a police court connected to a case tried before Justice Truman. Higgins paid 22.50 in costs after Luce attached property in Truman's court. prosecutors argued the full amount was wrongfully taken. Judge Fiedler convicted Luce and delayed sentencing.
Truant officer Philip Blisperman appointed for Wooster township. Hiram Shearer ill with malaria near Mozena. Armory doors replaced. Mrs Jeffries from Killbuck mourned. Akron visitors return. Swiss A G Ryter in city en route to Missouri. New German Evangelical organ received. concert planned. Beloved dog Cute suffering brain illness. George Mathes injures finger in Rich & Blough store. High school ticket fundraiser prize funds library purchases. Free reading room adds Culminative Index for periodicals. James Rich saloon closed. Thanksgiving postpones Republican issue. Wreck train responds to North Lawrence incident. Wooster branch schedule under new B&O timetable. Fruit-store stock moved to Zar Lago’s. Dr Warner available Saturdays for chronic diseases. Two dogs injure Experiment Station sheep. one killed. Rail franchises eyed for Massillon to Dalton lines. council split. Thomas Edwards hurt by horse on Spruce. C. Gebhardt elected recorder of Ellsworth Kan. Ray Baker, Wakeman’s stepson, held for incorrigibility. released after promise. Mrs Mongey quarantined for measles after NY trip. Theo Strand Jr reports missing note and a reward for body.
A surprise Welcome Home program for Lieut. John J Zilker was hosted by the Junior Sunday school at the Salvation Army hall on Saturday night. Miss Bessie Hoyer led the event with participants Edna and Lily McConnell Maggie Devlin Etta Minnie Hoyer Lulu Johnson Brian Swanson Carl Meyer and Comrett. Zilker has led children’s meetings since arriving seven months ago and praised the city’s youngsters for their support. Children’s meetings are held at 1:30 every Sunday at the hall.
A historical note describes a trust among McCormick Deering Milwaukee Plano and Champion harvesters led by McCormick head of the International Harvester Company of America. Osborn Co refused entry, continuing independent growth as a major agricultural implement maker. The piece questions trust benefits to farmers and highlights market competition and innovation.
Wooster presence grows in Pittsburg as residents attend church events, visit businesses, and socialize with local and transplanted Wooster figures. Notables include Harry Griffin, Stevens family, banker brothers, Lee D. Craighead, Emrich the artist, John Hoelzel, Roy McConnell, Louis Stronk, Forrest Price, Pat Eagan, Frank Eshelman, and Rev. John Romick.
Reports from City Opera House praising Robinson Crusoe crediting a marine band and upcoming Valley Forge spectacle. Fire scare in dressing room narrowly contained as wire sparked smoke. military style burlesque season features Oriental performers and famed acts including Terrill Simon LaVagne Sisters Lassard Bros Carrie Scott Gordon Sisters Elgo LeNoire and more with advance seating urged.
The Ashland council discussing the Manafield Mifflin and Ashland Mansfield Wyte Wooster route, with Charles Meily presenting details. A plan to extend a new line into Ashland via TeJeffer son Street and Clarenfont Avenue faces real estate parties along these roads with rights of way noted.
A raid on a Henry Street resort led to the arrest of two women, Jane Orr and Della Yates, and a male visitor. Orr and Yates faced arraignment with witnesses and oath requirements noted. Prosecutor sought midweek action to secure the defendants, with possible transfer to Canton jail.
Fragmented text references the West side, hotels, a pier and dated notes. It is incomplete and lacks clear actions, dates, or named entities to form a full news item.
The readable fragments mention a person seeking relief after years of treatment. It references testimonies and a response from an official or witness, but lacks coherent facts, dates, or identifiable entities to confirm specifics. The damaged text prevents a definitive summary.
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