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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1902
Page
6
Reflecting on bridal fears and aging, an optimistic note praises Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for curing irregularities and female weakness. A Harrision, Pa, user testifies the remedy helped with health, leaving a promise to keep the medicine at home. Free medical advice pamphlets available by mail.
The Shreve News criticizes attacks on Messrs Wells and Collier over the Cincinnati railroad feature and the Wooster and Mansfield traction line bonds. It defends personal liberty and rural legislators while urging readers to consider whether local leaders truly reflect their constituents' wishes and the public good.
A testimonial from Mrs. K.T. Brrpex of Troy Ohio praises Hood's Sarsaparilla for curing a neck swelling described as scrofula. The ad notes scrofula causes disfigurement, weakness, and susceptibility to disease, claiming six bottles healed the neck and prevented future trouble.
Utrecht Oct 11 Boer generals greet Mr Kruger on his seventy-seventh birthday. He thanks them for services and asks public aid to relieve Boer distress. He says hostilities paused to save his people and criticizes the generals’ beggar role as a means to this end.
W W Baker of Playview Nebraska reports his wife suffered lung trouble for fifteen years and spent over $1000 with no relief. A friend recommended Foley's Honey and Tar and, according to Baker, the remedy saved her life and restored her health.
Special to Toy Riot WLICAN New Orleans Oct 8. Fifty shots were fired in a riot after an attempt to operate the street cars. Several were wounded, perhaps fatally. The police shot one man through the head.
The October 16 17 lunar eclipse is highlighted for amateur astronomers in Worcester. The street fair competes for attention, but observers are urged to travel to Worcester where carnival events will arrange seating and a clear view of the total eclipse, offering a premier celestial sight alongside local festivities.
Major Mo A Fisher, commissary for the Second brigade, reports Camp McKinley sustenance costs. The brigade saved 2 246.08 from a state allowance of 4 744. The Seventh and Fifth regiments also show strong economies, while the Enghith regiment led in efficiency. General John Speaks commends Fisher and recommends retaining him and his corps.
Local sportsmen report few quail in the countryside as birds become scarce after heavy rains early in summer. Much of the eggs were hatched, but the wet season reduced hatchings and limited the fleet birds available for hunters.
A Wooster citizen Mr M S Goodman 82 South Street recounts kidney pain and back ache from which Doan's Kidney Pills relieved him. He describes initial symptoms including lethargy and head discomfort and notes prompt improvement after using the product available at Zimmerman Co drug store. Price 50 cents a box. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents.
Clearcreek Valley residents report widespread flood damage and road washouts. Farmers race to straighten fields between showers as Clear Creek recedes. Bridge work resumes between the Stout and Witherow farms, easing long travel closures. Visitors from Indiana stop by as Amos Martin and wife host excursion guests.
The Six Eagles mine in Washington yields a ledge worth about 17 dollars per ton, over fifteen feet wide, with miners extending the seam to reveal a second vein. A large ore body is valued at more than five million dollars and will be sent to the smelter. An unseen volume of ore is suspected to exist and may be uncovered soon.
A team of horses driven by HO E Hamilton near Wooster ran away on Wednesday morning. They tore through the square scattering part of a load of apples, then were stopped by the high school after fast travel up North Market street. No injuries reported to horses or wagon.
Akron society received a shock when Eugene Wallace sued AW Maynes for 10000 damages over alleged alienation of Mrs. Wallace. Neighbors on Adolph-a-snay, Wallrave with Central Union Telephone, Mayne head of Akron Paper, veteran of the Spanish American War. Petition withdrawn, trial anticipated, Mrs. Wallace reportedly left the city.
At the 79th annual convention of the Ohio synod of the Reformed church in Akron Rev 3 E Neikirk of Wayne County was appointed chairman of the committee and also serves as synod secretary. Several Wayne County people are registered at the convention.
An ad touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a great kidney remedy. It claims kidneys purify blood, prevent aches and rheumatism, and warns that most constitutional diseases start in kidney trouble. Free sample bottle offered by mail through the Home of Swamp Root. Mention the paper when writing.
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