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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1902
Page
5
An advertisement asserts that Scott's Emulsion makes regular food taste better and strengthens a weak stomach. It recommends regular doses for those who are thin and able to eat, claiming the product will build solid flesh and improve health.
Franchises for an electric interurban line linking Mansfield to Ashland via Mifflin and extending toward Hayesville and Wooster were signed by Ashland and Richland county commissioners. Construction may start within three weeks with operation expected by next summer. The project, led by Mansfield figures, promises hourly service and lower fares, with a 16 mile Mansfield to Ashland route and about 20 cent fare. Cars will carry mail and express and be built palatially.
The extension of the Ashland and Wooster railroad from Ashland to Savannah, a ten mile span, has been awarded to W E Burk of Akron. A further seven mile extension is planned later. The line will connect with the Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Northern Ohio upon completion.
Garfield Savings Bank Co files notice regarding its address at Colonial Arcade and related filing details. The notice identifies the bank in connection with a property or business matter at the Colonial Arcade location.
Pennsylvania Lines announces a new West bound schedule with trains Nos 43 1 9 11 31 211 15 405 and 10 55 a m 12 02 p m 6 36 p m 7 10 a m 7 53 a m 12 08 p m 11 58 p m 10 p m and 125 p m plus East bound No 232 7 10 a m No 34 7 53 a m No 32 7 53 a m No 68 12 08 p m No 18 mail 11 58 p m No 42 daily 10 p m No 22 7 55 p m No 20 9 4 p m No 8 12 5 p m Excursion tickets to Chicago for National Encampment and Order of Eastern Star events offered via Pennsylvania Lines October 5 6 and 7 with ticket agent details supplied.
The coal strike stalemate continued as operators refuse arbitration and demand federal troops while President Roosevelt urged settlement. A White House session failed to yield an agreement with Mitchell’s miners, and talks adjourned with both sides returning home to continue the dispute.
Prizes and contests planned for Wooster street fair October 14 15 and 16 include eye race poutatu race 100 yard dash sack race and tug of war for boys under 16 with cash goods at local merchants. Carnival night will feature novelties and maskers with awards such as cigars cash and cabinets to be awarded by H H Barrett Fredrick W Wilson and others.
O R Larson of Bay Villa Sundays River runs a rural store nine miles from the railway and 25 miles from town serving farmers within a 30 mile radius. He notes local use of Chamberlains remedies with many cough remedy cures within the past year. For sale by all druggists.
Geneva Ohio man Haney claims DeWitts White Hazel Salve cured forty years of piles. Ad copy touts Foley Kidney Cure and Warns against counterfeiters Zimmerman Boyd Laubach. Customer testimonials praise cures for kidney and rheumatic pains, urging Foley’s products. Risky claims and medical validity not evaluated.
The secretary of state issues corporation papers for the Pittsburg Lisbon and Western Railroad Co of Lisbon Ohio. Authorized to build a steam or electric road from Ashtabula outward through Ashtabula Trumbull Mahoning Columbiana Jefferson Carroll Stark Tuscarawas Holmes Ashland Rich Knox Morrow and Marion counties.
Reet T. Smith of Devise Kyi touts Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds as the fastest selling article in her store. She claims it cures throat and lung diseases and is relied on by mothers for relief.
The Wells matter draws interest as Representative Collier refuses to attend Ashland or Wooster, calling the talks harmful. Wells of Wayne says he won't attend Wooster amid hostile remarks by Mr Johnson, vows not to listen to such talk and expresses hurt over past comments.
Bertha J Gasche transfers to Clementine G Pee lot 1618 Wooster for 1400. Amanda A Wilhelm and husband to Bridget Smith lot 1946 Wooster for 100. J F Larwill to A B Lee lot 229 Wooster for 1000. Maggie BE Ault to Mrs Henry Hay lot go Crestor 9 Fa Mary Shreve and band to sold. L Ross 1 acre Clinton township for 125. Jules Perret and wife to Henry Rosse and Maggie Rosse lot 61 Sterling for 250. aura M Garrett to Ella Fay Garrett lot 277 Wooster for 2000. John Kantzer to Herry J Raubenolt 42 acres Clinton township for 2200. Daniel Kupp to George Haus lot 51 Burton City for 950. Quit-Claim Deeds Frank H Martin et al to Josephine M Shaw 98 acres Saltcreek township for 1920. Zenas Funk and wife to B A Funk acre Plain township for 1190 acres in Plain township for 8000. L P Ohliger and wife to Lavina Roth lots 1403 1404 and 1403 in Wooster for 300. Smith Orr to Maria O Brensieman acres Greene township for 075. Executors Deeds John Rickabaaugh executor Henry Rickabaugh to Michael Alleman 42 acres Plain township for 8460. Thomsa D Dorland executor John P Dorland to Martha J Hepler lot 19 Congre as for 220.
Judge on Friday afternoon granted Mrs. Martha Foss of Wooster a divorce from Olive r Foss on grounds of gross neglect of duty and failure to provide. The defendant offered no defense. Martha Foss was given custody of the minor child Flossie and awarded the home and household effects as alimony.
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