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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1901
Page
7
A fragmented passage critiques reliance on cheap economies and praises Ivory Soap made from vegetable oils. It argues the very poor need affordable soap yet face price pressures, highlighting distrust of false economies and urging genuine value in high quality ingredients. The text references ER de GAMBLE and local names remain unclear.
Mrs. Sarah Dow caused warrants for the arrest of Misses Minnie and Bertha Rubeck for using foul language on the street. The Rubeck sisters were discharged while Mrs. Dow, later found guilty, paid a $5 fine plus costs by Mayor Smith.
Calvin D. Myers, former editor of the Zanesville Sunday News and veteran local journalist, has joined the staff of the Newburgh News in Newburgh, New York, adding extensive experience from his city career.
Attendees report poor play at grounds with many games yielding little return. Gamblers reaped a harvest using devices and tricks while old farmer and Wooster youth lost large sums. Pocket-picking incidents noted, including a $65 loss near the grand stand. Dick Brooks, a saloonkeeper, rode away with Mrs Nation after selling hats.
Joseph Ritchfield executor of J D Critchfield seeks $50,000 from Paul Oliver and Richmond Smith executors of John C Larwill. Suit cites Critchfield as attorney for Larwill in multiple actions from 1886 to the late 1800s, alleging ongoing duties and leading counsel work and requesting compensation for labor and services.
Witnesses described bombardment actions in the Santiago harbor and debated signals between Admiral Sampson and Commodore Schley. Lieutenant Dewey and other officers testified about dispositions, code signals, and opinions on May 21 to May 28 during the pursuit of Cervera's fleet.
A jagged panorama of misfortunes and oddities from near Los Angeles to Chicago. Four men died in a Santa Monica collision. J T Brooks, Pennsylvania official, died at Salem, Ohio. George Dolinski hanged in Chicago after a fatal feud. A man killed his brother-in-law amid infatuation. Michael Brennan, 36, and his 70 year old son perished by gas in Philadelphia lodgings. George Rankin of the Chicago Board of Trade reportedly killed himself following a note about his wife. A Buffalo customs sum of 523 dollars was mislaid. A spree of business failures and shipping notes fill the week’s page, with medical remedies and household tips tucked in.
The Church of America bishops and deputies debate Canon 37 on marriage after divorce. Bishops adopt a substitute allowing sacraments with written consent. deputies resume discussion on section 4, pending further debate on Huntington’s proposed change.
A petition circulated for presentation to the Board of Education seeks to raise board seats to six members. Judge H B Swartz backs the effort with about 60 signatures and a signatory to be obtained from a present board member, possibly General Wiley, now at Mt Clemens. The proposal reiterates at large elections and normal costs, while supporters argue for better attendance and improved city leadership. Opponents point to past firing of teachers and lingering personal tensions. The text also oddly advertises Grain-O as a coffee substitute with a testimonial from L S Copley.
Pittsburg October reports show the permanent temperance committee of the Presbyterian general assembly challenging Surgeon General Sternberg’s claim that post exchanges cut alcoholism in the army. Treasurer Willan C. Littley disputes the data and vows continued opposition to the canteen. Included is a fatal accident in Green, VA, where A. Bosyung Green dies from a sickle wound, and a separate train-jumping shooting near New Brunswick, NJ where William Williams, 28, is wounded by a tramp.
Mrs. W. Y. Landis of East Liberty Street reports lameness backache and headaches before using Dean's Kidney Pills from Zimmerman & Co. The treatment brought immediate relief the face swelling subsided and headaches diminished enabling better housework and energy. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Donan’s substitutes discouraged.
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