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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1903
Page
7
Ad copy for Madison Medicine Co of Wisconsin touts Rocky Mountain Tea as a cure all for digestion constipation and general vitality. The jumbled text promotes family wellbeing from grandparents to babies claiming strong effects and house care perks in a single package.
Ohio Secretary of State notes a joint resolution adopted by the General Assembly on May 2 1902 to submit a constitutional amendment about the governor s veto with two versions one yes and one no. The measure outlines how a bill with two distinct appropriation items can be returned for reconsideration and how votes are cast on the amendment. The document includes certification by Secretary Lewis C Laylin and a list of related state items and notices.
Joint resolution from the Ohio General Assembly proposing amending section of article IGS of the state constitution. The measure details funding for state and local purposes, outlines public worship per public charity property, and requires voters to mark Yes or No on the amendment. Adopted April 29, 1902, official seals and signatures recorded in Columbus January 27, 1903.
Ohio General Assembly proposes a statewide November ballot amendment to Section 2 Article 11 detailing representative allocation by county population ratios and voting wording for yes or no on the amendment. The joint resolution notes approval by three-fifths, signatures, and official attestation from the Secretary of State.
Wi Duncan a Republican candidate for senator in the seventeenth district was born March 19 in Coshocton county. He attended district schools and Millersburg and Fredericksburg academies. He enlisted in 1862, served in the 125th Ohio Volunteer Infantry the Tiger Regiment, fought at Chattanooga and during the Harper’s Ferry siege, and participated in Missionary Ridge and Danbridge campaigns. After the war he partnered with his brother in Killbuck to build rail lines and mills, and he remains a prominent local citizen involved in farming and community affairs. The article urges voters to elect Duncan, noting his fitness to represent Holmes and Wayne counties.
Eliza Harrison of Shreve alleges her husband R Harrison engaged in gambling contracts on futures with a defendant and kept the stock exchange in Shreve. She claims October 1 1902 to July 32 1908 contested by 710 dollars paid plus 500 dollars exemplary damages. Water users report service outages due to rules violations and must pay to restore service with pledged compliance.
Obituary notices recount the deaths of Mrs Jeannette Whitman 74 of Doylestown and Mr John Morr, with service details and pallbearers listed. Also mentions George Kusier found dead at Barberton and coroner’s ruling rheumatic heart failure. Several relatives and local figures noted, along with interment locations in Wooster and Carmelite cemetery.
Me and Re CU Byers celebrate a golden wedding on September 25 at a four mile south West Salem farm. Ten to a dozen children and grandchildren were expected, with nearly 100 in attendance for noon meal. One son and two daughters were present, others away in the far west. The day was ideal and the abundant dinner made the event memorable.
Local report details alleged financial and personal improprieties involving AP Gettelman and associates in Smithville. The narrative covers forged and bounced checks, requests for cashing cheques for family, and a marriage certificate linked to Mrs. Fred Mishler, with Marion Iowa authorities and Prosecuting Attorney Weygandt considering state law implications. The piece notes Gettelman’s brother Harry and partner AB Weaver, plus a Methodist conference trip, amid claims of deceit and limited official charges.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a field at Went Point Kentucky near Priday night. Mentions 420 acre area, weeds and ground conditions, and military or company references. Readable details are limited and unclear.
A detailed report describes veterans from the Spanish American War era, enlisting as part of a staged movement. Brigadier and regimental staff coordinate troop transport and hospital assignments while units from Zanesville prepare for a long-range exercise. The plan covers a twenty‑mile march with advances and rear-guard actions joining the Blues and Browns as the Eighth forms the advance guard leaving camp at 6 am.
A ball of fire appeared Thursday night at the Imhoff house on Spink Street near Mrs. Imhoff and Miss Beasie Fonk. A lightning prank caused the fluid to run down the chimney, balls of fire darted about the room before exploding with a sharp report. Both women were stunned and the room filled with smoke requiring Mrs. Imhoff to be moved. Nearby windows and cracks were damaged by the blast.
John Zaring, one of twelve students arrested for disorderly conduct, dismissed his not guilty plea and attorneys, and pleaded guilty before Mayor Van Neat. He was fined $1 and costs.
In New Quarters Dr J H Brown today took possession of the rooms planned by Hint-Fordental office in the new Wayne Loan Co building. Four well lighted modern rooms make this an ideal office Subatribe for THE REPUBLICAN.
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