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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1902
Page
4
A telegram from A. B. Lee at Six Eagles Mines in Washington reports a vein of ore struck over four feet thick with no end in sight. The drillers struck the long sought vein yesterday and will wire particulars tomorrow, indicating expected prosperity for the Six Eagles Mining Company.
A telegram from A B Lee confirms the prior message that the ore strike by Six Eagle is rich and that assays are being conducted. The end is not yet in sight as reports of the discovery spread.
Jack O'Brien of Philadelphia defeated Jon Choynski of Chicago on points in a six round bout. O'Brien used swift jabs and right crosses to keep Choynski from landing clean blows, dominating from the start and finishing with Choynski roughing in the final round.
In Manila on Sept 30 cholera threatens Samar and many towns report heavy population loss from death and flight. The dead remain unburied as government sends surgeons and medicine. The epidemic also ravages Iloilo with totals around 70,222 cases and 8,402 deaths, though estimates reach about 100,900 cases with proportional deaths.
A feud between rival groups in the Chinatown area erupts into a near battle. About 200 people clash with clubs, revolvers, knives, bricks and stones. Police reserves disperse the fight. thirteen arrests recorded as injuries occur.
In Smithville on Tuesday a large party gathered at Daniel Davidson’s west of town to celebrate his birthday with a dinner and a program led by Christian Balmer. About 74 attendees filled the house and orchard as recitations and speeches followed. Also noted are local arrivals, farm updates, school notes, and a Normal opening planned for November.
The Merchants Free Street Fair and Carnival lists prizes for a Baby Show on October 15 at the City Open House stage between 1 and 4 PM. Prizes include $7 in goods, $5 in gas, and a cabinet photograph. Age limit is 18 months.
Council holds special meeting to award Isaac Griest a sewer extension contract 600 feet long with work to start immediately and finish by Oct 20. A $1,000 bond for faithful performance is signed by Griest, C D Smith, and A D Metz. The Pavement committee is empowered to act on repairs to Pittsburg Avenue.
Miss Jeanette Meahl, who taught in the First ward school, resigns Monday to accept a position in Akron public schools. The move brings a considerable salary increase and is hailed as a promotion for a highly regarded Wooster teacher despite friends’ regret at her departure.
Wet spell hinders farming as rain persists for several days. Willis S. Hemperly of Golden Corners visited CG Zimmerman. Rev Shuster delivered a sermon at Bethel on Sunday. Miss Mary Kelly of Congreas spent Sunday with her parents.
Monday September 29 1902 list of remaining letters includes names J W Bates Edward Cohen Charles Cockerell M T Deaton Ed Ettinger A L Frankel three others Jno Fane J Fad J O Os Gilmore Aar TV Shaft 1 C B Williams ladies misses Eileen and Elanora penai Lanes George Mise scotch Unsure spellings noted as readable fragments in historic postal notice.
A county Democratic Central committee meeting adopted a resolution authorizing reports on members opposing the party ticket and empowering the Executive committee to discipline those active against Democratic candidates in upcoming primaries. The move sparked street conversations about bolting the ticket and eligibility to vote.
County officials estimate repairs will require about 3000 to 7000 dollars for bridges wrecked by the recent storm. Harrison and Jaatsveek report they have begun surveying sites but have not completed all locations yet.
The county board of election supervisors shows few changes from the last election. The Republican refrains from publishing the names of judges and clerks for the coming fall election.
On September 25 at the Herman farm in Franklin township Mr and Mrs C Altland hosted a surprise birthday gathering for Mrs Altland. Rain cleared by noon as travelers from Ash Jones Cleveland Ohio Alisa Morganthelevy Sidney Madisonburg Wayne township Bloomington Wooster Applecreek and nearby neighbors arrived to celebrate with about 100 guests enjoying a bountiful dinner in the porch canopy dining area and arch veranda.
A Plymoth mother credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with saving her six year old daughter from severe scarlet fever after doctors warned of Brights disease or quick consumption. The ad claims rapid improvement after the first box and cites widespread success in treating locomotor ataxia neuralgia rheumatism and other ailments, urging purchases from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
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