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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1903
Page
5
Allman Oct 12 death noted at daughter’s home in Wadsworth. long-time local resident born in Germany. The town’s new building activity grows with 23 structures under construction and several large projects, including grain elevator work replacing a barn, and L. Smith planning a substantial bowling alley building.
An advertisement touts Mi-o-na as a flesh forming tonic that aids digestion, improves assimilation, and increases weight. Laubach & Boyd endorse it after noting cures of long standing stomach troubles and offer a money back guarantee if the product fails to deliver. Only 50c a box with a self paid refund if unsatisfied.
Excursion tickets to the Orrville fair will be sold October 2 through October 24 inclusive from Alliance. Manified and intermediate ticket stations are on the Pennsylvania Lines.
Market summary from the Wooster exchange notes wheat corn oats and lard futures for December May and January. Livestock prices for steer heifers cows bulls and sheep range from prime to fair quality with calves hogs and buffalo listings and regional cattle quotes across Chicago Cleveland and Texas markets.
George Mott a Pennsylvania Co laborer at the depot and yards was fatally injured when an empty coal car rolled onto the track as he whitewashed a fence with Tom Taylor. He suffered severe leg injuries and died Monday afternoon after surgery attempts failed. Mott, a popular and energetic worker, had long served the railway company and was well regarded by coworkers.
West Point, Ky given report shows Company D of the Eighth Ohio and Wisconsin Guards earning praise for three days of maneuvers. They fought at Tip Top, driven through mud and rain to protect a flank, and captured several prisoners while sustaining few losses. Brigadier General Bliss notes their performance rivaled regulars.
Oct 13 reports a young crowd at Lela Lantz night in assumed Indiana trip details. Lantz plans to move to Lawrenceburg Tennessee by early November and will depart on the 27th. Other items note Edward McAfee remains ill, Edna Swarts improves from a sprain, and local residents return from a cheap Indiana excursion to enjoy country air. A large gathering attended Edgar Warner’s honey-warming near West Salem with a pleasant time, while John Spangler marks his 10th birthday and visits relatives in Big Prairie.
A Wooster Republican rally drew 1 800 to 2 000 attendees at the City opera house last night with many unable to gain admission. Col Hard chaired as Myron T Herrick and Senator Hanna spoke on state and national issues praising McKinley era prosperity and urging support for the Republican ticket.
The street fair and carnival in the city opened with good weather and strong crowds. Exhibits in the armory impressed with quality, including animal show and Galatea theatre, while concessionaries prepared for business. Bands from Creston, Berton, Dalton, Shreve and Woaver led parades as prizes increased and acts by Flying Vincents and Dulbys drew large audiences.
Chas Keets and family of Illinois witnessed a cyclone near Neponset Saturday causing near capture and wind evasion. The storm left a 60 rod wide path of wreckage with corn, hay, furniture and building debris strewn about. Estimated damage reaches $20,000 as Keets aided sufferers and described the terrifying scene.
The Overton column notes Miss Mary Hawk's funeral today and an extended notice next week. It reports the sudden death of Rev. DS Ditkerbouf on Oct 2 and lists local welfare updates, family reunions, and social events. It also quotes political commentary on tariff history and Cleveland era unrest with remarks on Johnson Dalzell and Bryan platform reactions.
In Blachleyville Oct 13 residents report a lively scene including a Blachleyville victory over Springville in a local ball game. Cider production is active as cellar doors open. The Sayns reportedly damaged the Yankey town schoolhouse with fresh paint. Local residents—Mitness Bell Houser Mary Sait—are noted in social items.
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