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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1900
Page
3
Local paper items cover football schedules, tulip plantings, oil interests, pensions, deaths, and political events. Notable notes include Gray & Son ads, Hocking Valley coal price, Wooster Ashland football, and a Morrison ward hospital case. Also reported are family news, pension increases, and plans for a rural delivery route.
The Wooster Ohio post office reports remaining letters for Monday October 22 1900. Gentlemen Charly Crow L J Stevens Strutt and Son Ladies Miss Alice Sprague T L Flattery P M.
Curtis B Winn census supervisor for Oregon First District visiting cousin Ross W Funck called at the Republican office Friday. He expresses confidence McKinley will carry the Pacific slope by large majorities. He says Westerners favor expansion and prosperity from trade with the Orient has won converts who might not vote for McKinley.
LaGrange resident P A Danforth testifies Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured a frightful running leg sore in ten days after six months of intense suffering. Ad copy quotes several pharmacists and druggists endorsing the product as the best salve for cuts wounds burns boils and pain or piles.
George W. Reid, aged 66 years, died after a short illness at his home 57 North Walnut street Wooster. He served in Co G List Regt O V I from 1861 to 1865 and was a longtime member and officer of the G A R Given Post. He was a bookkeeper for Wm Annatag and a church officer. He is survived by his wife. The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday from his residence with interment in Wooster cemetery under G A R auspices.
Perry Nye of Painesville visits his mother while Wm. Embly greets friends. A J Aigler and Miss Birchler wed Sunday. Menno Steiner, son of David Steiner, burned to death Friday and buried Sunday. family unaware until clothes burned away. Suspected escapee convict recaptured by Norman Lance at Maherfield Reformatory identification. John Slemmons of Cleveland attends farm interests. Local typhoid cases listed. rheumatism case unchanged.
A brief note touts Jril as a two minute dessert prepared by Nar Baking. It hints at hot water infusion and mentions flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry, with placement at grocers.
John Wartle of West Larwill street was injured Monday while repairing a barn at W. C. Myers. He broke his right ankle and will be confined to his home for many weeks after Dr. R. N. Warren provided surgical care.
A wedding is planned at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Lutheran Church. Miss Lugarda Wilhelm of the Deaconess Home Baltimore and Rev George Beiswanger of Calvary Lutheran Church Baltimore will be married. Rev Mr Wilhelm, the bride’s father, will perform the ceremony assisted by Rev G Smith. After a brief honeymoon they will reside in Baltimore.
A list of marriage licenses issued for couples from Plain township Applecreek Dalton Cantoo Wooster Barberton Orrville Sterling Barberton BirTop West Salem and related towns. Names include Henry Brenneman and Mary Gintner Sabatino Domenico Mariza Carano Taylor C M Sheppard Coll W Hupp Fonny Musser A Zeigler Alicia L Rehler H F F Robey Berth E Fletcher and Fenton Berry Laura Simon.
An early 1900s advertisement page extols Dr King s New Life Pills as a cure for digestive and health issues claiming they boost brain and body power. Also promotes Dr Wood s Norway Pine Syrup and Caldwell s Syrup Pepsin with personal testimonials and fixed pricing at Laubach Boyd drugstores. Includes references to travel rates to Columbus via Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for the Ohio Baptist Convention.
On October 28 excursion rates to China are advertised with low-level pricing. The notice mentions the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company offering reduced fare mail service for a limited period starting October 28.
Mrs Pater Radigan of the 5th ward died after years of rheumatic illness on Monday morning at 7. The Ireland born 72 year old widow leaves husband and children Bridget Joshua William Patrick Daniel Q Radigan of Cleveland and Margaret Radigan of Wooster. Remains to Cleveland for interment. Mrs Anna Shrag aged 30 wife of Charles Shrag died at 314 South Erie Massillon Friday night from cerebral hemorrhages. She is survived by husband and one child. Remains were interred at Orrville on Sunday.
Andy Archer and family suffered a heavy loss when their hillside home burned Friday evening. Neighbors could not save the house due to a water pump failure and shutoff. Most possessions were lost. no insurance covered the contents. Mabel Bowerman remains ill from typhoid. Ed Palmer resigns and moves to Cedar Valley. Sam Plank loses the end of a finger at the manufacturing works. H B Odenkirk strikes oil nearby. Charles Richardson’s farm is one mile north of town.
Oct 22 report from Clear Creek Valley notes Sue and Kate Svout visiting near FPauwnee Medind county with Samuel Bucher and wife from Indiana visiting relatives. The Davig child is recovering from tonsillitis. Mrs Jennie Rutter of Indiana visits her sisters O G Pinkley and Whitmore. Misses Ina Olive and Martha Swartz visit Daniel Stout and sisters. Farmers husk corn as apples are stored and pressed into juice at Smith's cider mill. Will-o-the-Wisp.
John Kiblar a respected farmer near Marshallville died suddenly last Monday morning of heart failure at 43. Funeral at ME Church Marshallville Wednesday led by Rev Smith Interment east of town. Mrs Lee Iseh of Acron visited relatives. Maggie Shook ill with typhoid shows improvement. Fred Lower and family returned from Bluffton visit. Mrs Ira Shaffer of Barberton stays with her parents. Farmers husking corn as days turn fine. A McKinley Club to be organized Tuesday evening. Mrs Joseph Halter and daughter Fern spent Sunday with Misses Ella Arnold Myrtle Roof. Orrville visitors with Miss Kittie Cleckner.
Local Republican rally at Town Hall drew an enthusiastic crowd of Republicans and a few Democrats. Speakers Armstrong of Cleveland and M Yocum of Wooster outlined the political outlook. Music by the Burbank Glee Club and Creston groups complemented the event.
Overton Oct 22 Jim Smit son of Henry Smith was hurt about a week ago and not much better. Elmer Easterday and wife went to Medina county for church dedication Sunday. Children’s Day exercises drew many from the village to the Reformed church Sunday evening. J W Easterday and wife with Elmer Easterday and wife returned last week after a visit in Morrow county. Mr. Mowrer has city hall about complete. A W Smyser treats his horses. G P Myers plans an addition to his house. Peora Walton smiles its a girl Fritz.
Dr W F Derr a well known city Democrat and Water Trustees member says he wants no more 16 to 1 schemes. A rat trap loaned by neighbor L E Yocum captured 16 rats but Derr's trap failed as the rats escaped when a cider barrel incident opened the trap door. Derr blames the rats for the setback and cancels further 16 to 1 ventures.
Oct 22 report from Golden Corners notes Mrs A P B McDonald of Beldeo Nebraska visiting J B McDonald south of Wayne church. Mrs Idas M Fletcher and son Thomas from northern Illinois arrived for a visit with Calvin Armstrong’s family. Wayne No 3 school opened with Myron Matz as teacher. Wayne place school opens with H H Bittner and Miss Tuttle l as teachers. Morgan Howey and family of Congress attended church at Wayne last Sabbath. No preaching next Sabbath as Rev Miller left for missionary meeting. Mrs Pheebe Smith of Wilmington Pelawere visited and departed for Sterling Ohio. Nearly all attended the Wooster free air, calls the display in the Armory a show. Some of the tole shows might be dispensed with.
Jell-O unveils a new dessert offering four flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry available in a single lease style line. Priced at 10 cents per serving. Try it today at retailers.
The Republican meeting at Pleasant attracted a full house as Kean and Smith of Wooster discussed the day’s issue and compared current politics with four years ago. The crowd cheered McKinley, while other notes mention residents visiting relatives, a horse incident near John Arnold's spring house, and villagers moving away from Wadsworth.
Marshal Cardaugh and Editor Hamilton brought James Donovan to Gallon charged as a robbery suspect. Donovan bears a bullet wound in his left hand and leg from exchange of gunfire during the escape. He claims a Negro shot him in Sterling Friday night after a demand for straw. Preliminary hearing was postponed for Fidelity Insurance detective arrival. A horse stolen from Sam Oweng was recovered in Akron, but buggy and harness were not with it. The accused remains in county jail awaiting Thursday’s preliminary hearing.
Market listing from Crathhead & Co with grain and livestock quotes for October 22. Includes hogs cattle and sheep prices in Chicago Cleveland and local references, plus farm goods like potatoes beans and corn. Notable entities: Crathhead & Co, W D Tyler, Chicago, Cleveland.
For years manufacturers pursued a stove able to burn Soft Coal with the cleanliness, steady heat, and low maintenance of Hard Coal. The arrival of the 20th Century finally yielded designs that proved durable and reliable, overcoming prior failures in operation and longevity.
An incomplete clipping notes visits by relatives including Mrs. Dunham and Mrs. Snyder, with mentions of Applecreek and a schoolhouse gathering. The text is fragmented and unclear but indicates a social or familial visit update.
Rev WN officiates as Sonaga marries Adlerndoe in a small ceremony. Family and friends attend at a local church, with vows exchanged and a brief reception afterward.
Reported at the Reformed church in Orrville on Thursday afternoon a couple named Huff and Miss Fannie united in marriage. A separate incident at John Hoelzel on Nold Avenue involved Kia Imgard of New York, who reportedly broke her something during the event.
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