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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1902
Page
4
Henry Weckesser, a well known local farmer north of Marshallville, was seriously assaulted by two men on his return from Akron after delivering butter. A nearby woman warned the assailants and telephoned authorities, likely averting a fatal outcome. The town carries reports of religious talks, family visits, and community events as residents resume weekly routines.
Creston October 6 local report notes a large portion of residents form opinions on local matters from prejudice and resist change until presented with full facts. The article discusses the process by which churches plan to unite and educate the community on upcoming issues.
Oct 8 entries note John Wagner and wife of Lodi visiting this week while locals attend a street fair. Jacob Hensel and son from Benmidt house part of the week. David Vanover and daughter with M L Miller family at the Mowrer reunion in Overton. Wm Basam and family at the Barnhart reunion in Pittsburg Saturday.
Fragmentary text mentions Sandon and sister De with a pugia Tyants Martin near family, but details are unreadable and action unknown.
In Wooster a refined private wedding joined Miss Mando Parrish and Dr Charles Garver deputy sheriff turned Lorain physician. The event at 6:30 Tuesday at the Parrish home drew close family and friends. Guests enjoyed a white rose decor with bridal roses aboard. The couple plans a two week trip then residence in Lorain.
Mrs Rezie and her son from Lorain visited her parents A Z Nor over the past week Mr Voxkirmer and Royce from Wellington were guests of D Weaver on Tuesday Barnhart held a home gathering with children from Sterling Overton Congress Red Haw and New Pittsburg Sept 23 They spent the day with relatives as the sun set Miss Herman of Canaan visits Clara Firestone James Weaver survived a serious accident when a pile of buzzing wood fell on him bruising his head and face and leaving him unconscious Rev J H Barron and wife of Lodi plan a Lutheran church concert on October 14 R B Jackson of Cleveland is at home.
Advert explains kidney trouble symptoms and offers Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for back pain, urinary issues, and frequent night trips. Claims high success, urges purchase in 50c and 1 dollar sizes, and offers free sample bottle and booklet by mail from Binghamton NY address.
Public interest rises after Oscar Stehlin of Indianapolis Fire Force tells of his nervous collapse and near death, recounting cure from Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. He credits eight boxes for full recovery, praising the remedy and urging others with nervous ailments to seek treatment. He and his friends have witnessed the pills’ effects, and the advertisement promotes the medicine from Dr Williams Medicine Co.
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