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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1901
Page
2
A fragmentary 19th century report notes a local lodge gathering with references to Bamba Bara SAA and the Knights of Pythias. It mentions sessions, acknowledgments, and restitution gifts toward a community event, with names and places partially legible.
Mee Ong Raanes and Ty Vira 7 Thomas petition for divorce from Wataain Koontz, now resident of Cleveland. They claim prior marriage and one child Ste harves. she says he abandoned and was under intoxication, seeking alimony and custody. Mrs Adie Cowdick of Burbank reports proceedings with decree awarded restoring maiden name.
In Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph details a Wooster wedding of Miss Ida Water Cottrell daughter of Mr and Mrs William Cottrell. Richard McWodames officiated at First Presbyterian. Brides wore mothers gown with roses and tulips. Laura Watt Cottrell served as maid of honor in pink mint viscose over pink silk. Two bridesmaids wore white organza, pink bouquets. Louise Wolfe and another maid bore ribbons. James W Cottrell and Oscar Ho Foss attended as ushers. Wooster relatives and local guests present.
A prisoner named Donovan, previously sent to the penitentiary for involvement in a Reston Bank robbery, has been dachy and convicted on insufficient evidence. The court will arrange his return from the penitentiary for a new trial.
In a winter incident a customer sought cough medicine not in stock, and the pharmacist recommended Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with a promise of exchange if it failed. The piece also mentions kidney cures, dyspepsia cures, and various patent remedies, with testimonials to their effects and a dessert query about Jell-O. It notes unrelated local accidents at a ballpark and several product endorsements.
A lively local note lists a series of happenings around town including plans for Carnival Night with promising events. Mentions of debts, shifts in shop ownership, and social visits fill the page, noting area personalities and upcoming gatherings. Roving reports cover trades, church ties, and community milestones across Shreve and surrounding towns.
Probate court in Wooster considers a contested burial ground strip owned by Wooster Cemetery Association and Martha H. Larwill. The 8960 square foot tract tied to memorial trees and future graves sparked value disputes, while members debated compensation and the necessity of the land for cemetery use.
A Wooster resident, Mrs. Sandford Hindman of Blessing Avenue, endorses Dean's Kidney Pills after trial at Zimmerman & Co's drug store. She reports backache, kidney and urinary troubles improved, energy returned, and even helped her child with bladder issues. She vouches for prompt effects and strong relief.
An advertisement touts 20th Century Laurel Heaters with soft coal as a satisfactory home heating solution. It claims the 20th Century model provides reliable warmth comparable to a hard coal base burner.
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