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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1903
Page
2
A medicinal note touts Scuts Emulsion of cod liver oil as especially effective for stubborn colds or bronchitis. The maker promises quick relief from chest congestion and throat irritation, claiming the emulsion offers healing effects when persisting use reduces symptoms within days. Scott & Bowler.
A local page records a string of community happenings from Wooster and Rockport. Names include Janet J, Gravatt, George Lundy, Mrs J E Aplehioh, Mr and Mrs Newnan, Carrie Rice, Carrie Kreger, and many residents. The writeup describes a funeral, a theft incident, a train accident, weather observations, social visits, police or civic notes, and ongoing local business notices with scattered personal details.
An unreadable OCR passage features scattered names, places, and garbled phrases. It mentions a misidentified boat, a person named Mr Hefe, a residence, and potential references to a wife and domestic scene, but the text is largely unintelligible and lacks a clear reportable event or context.
An old newspaper clipping advertises remedies including Mrs. Minerva Smith praising Foley’s Honey and Tar for bronchitis. The piece lists druggists and stores such as Gatic bach & Boyd’s and Zimmerman & Coe as sellers and mentions circulars and free samples.
A nighttime hold up attempt near Madison barge involved planks laid across the track. Motorman Stardehbant stopped the car as the power was cut and the line shut off, narrowly avoiding a collision as the crew reacted to the obstruction on the road.
The wedding of Miss Mase Dates to Mr. Petrie of New York was performed in a Westiaths ceremony described as impressive yet intimate. The bride wore a white gown, carried a bouquet of roses, and was attended by several sisters and friends. Guests included Mrs. Ferns and Miss Phoebe Perris. the reception featured dogwood decorations and refined, cheerful decor before the couple departed for their future home in North Carolina.
A man arrested for pocket-picking from Isaac Reynolds of Cleveland will face a Mayor Van Nest hearing Friday after being bound over on $5000 bail. Nearby, Parks the street fakir was jailed on a separate charge of indecent selling. Three deaths were reported in a related row of incidents. A wattle device case involved a hefty bond and a chat with local officials.
A garbled report centers on Archer House and a legal dispute over furniture and occupancy. Attorney actions and a June date reference appear, with notes of a party named Charles Bevaredliat Rolort (Pasia) and a supposed three day deadline to vacate. The text suggests turmoil started from unknown claims about truth and conduct.
A reader sees early 20th century ads praising Dr Kings New Discovery and Foley’s Honey and Tar, touting quick relief for coughs, colds, and consumptive threats. The promotion emphasizes trial bottles, guaranteed cures, and mentions Lan d Bach & Boyd as distributors in a medicinal marketplace.
A letter from Wayne County Democratic officials accuses John McSweeney of aiding John H Clarke by inviting him to Wooster events and dining with him. The exchange questions political loyalties, cites plans to support Bryan, and condemns Clarke’s reception as harming McKinley and the party. Clarke responds defending his guest status and family ties, calling the public letter an insult.
Henry Phelps of Wayne township weighs a half bushel of potatoes containing 220 tubers and sells two of the largest. Perry Stringer, living three miles north, suffers an accident with a horse that falls, trapping him without rubber boots until help arrives. Officer Griest handles a street fair dispute over shoe shining bets. Remarks on Myron Herrick’s early fortune tell of land deals near Lincoln. Colonel Herrick later prospers, connected with Wooster business circles.
A chaotic day at a street fair and meeting scene left bystanders alarmed as several suspects were pinched while attempting thefts in crowded areas. Chief Leiner announced charges and fines of 25 dollars with partial payment plans, while victims reported purse losses and attempted pocket picks by multiple individuals. Police noted confessions and efforts to recover property linked to Gray & Son and O. Smyser.
Israel Zook of Orrville was struck by Pennsylvania passenger train No. 11 while walking toward his home near Orrville. The 70 year old man died minutes after the collision. He left a wife and two sons, John and Amos Le Zouk. The late arrival of the train at Wooster is noted.
Burglars forced an entrance Tuesday night into Henry Marshall’s North Walnut street home. They rifled drawers and boxes, taking about $3 from Mrs. Marshall. Curtains were drawn to hide the crime as family were away 7:40 to 7:45 PM. Police searched the area with no arrests. The same burglars reportedly entered A B Lee’s corner residence on West North and North Garant streets. Mrs. Lee and daughter upstairs heard a noise and found kitchen doors standing open after a door slam, seemingly scaring the intruders away.
Judge Eason addresses a legal lapse with five indictments lacking the phrase true bill. A special grand jury is convened to review the same bills, reexamine witnesses, and reassess the case to ensure the indictments are valid.
A boy born to Mr and Mrs Watson of Indiana Normal University on South Market Street and a daughter born last Sunday join the experiment station family, marking four newborns in recent weeks across the station households.
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