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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1903
Page
4
A compact from Wooster Ohio area column notes seasonal greetings with summer news on a football hair and crop prospects. Mentions Bob Evans to the Turks and a reference to Vesuvius and Shamrock candy orders. Also reports Texas and Bulgaria hints, a Smith family reunion in New York, and hints of a political or social trust formation.
A disjointed OCR fragment mentions American war vessels, Turkey related events, Andrew Carnegie’s return from Europe, Sir Thomas and Theresa in politics, Goebel trials in Kentucky delayed, Arbitration in Venezuelan trouble begun, and notes that David B. Hill is alive but undercover. The mayoral staff in Cleveland flirt with governor text.
A cautious note hints that Sir Thomas would be pleased if newspapers praise his vigor and the cup race win would prove him a commendable gentleman, reflecting public esteem tied to racing success.
Mr Bryan says there is no probability of the nomination of Mrs Love Land but notes no claim about how people might discuss it if it occurred. He hints conversations would arise near Lincoln Nebraska.
General Miles suggests four automobiles belong with the engines of war during his western trip. The remark prompts speculation about travel and defense priorities. A separate note mentions Netyport party entertainment and dismisses the need for a chain on Harry Lerh.
Ohio districts brace for a heated political season with talk of a campaign featuring automobiles and red devils. President Roosevelt’s demand for immediate redress and his naval show of force draw national applause as Ohio voters weigh Mr Johnson’s Democratic bid and the issues at stake.
A collage of clipping style notes from various outlets recounts Sir Thomas’ tea cup chase as a boost for his brand, critiques editors as news judges, women’s fashion comments and belt theories, Taft's presidential prospects, and a London man’s umbrella habit explained through cane use and habit.
Ford Gasche of West North Street, long time Milneis Steel employee, has been elected third vice president and placed in charge of the steam plant. He was also appointed as a judge on steam appliances for the St Louis exposition.
A list of attendees includes Albert Styser and wife Haren Swyser, Wo Mc Kee and wife Milt Myers and wife, George Wo McKee, James Weltmer and wife, Hugh McConahay and wife, George Felger and wife, Charles Shelly and wife, James Myers and wife, T B McKee and wife, Frank Fickes and wife, E Kean Ross Fickes, Irvin Stair and wife, C J Kean, Prof CoE Thorne, Jobo Swinebart and wife, Eluwr Easterday and wife, James McConahis and wife, Milton Forney and wife, John Reddick and wife, and Ida Solannek.
Mrs Mary A Lebr of Madisonburg and Mrs Jacob Harvon of rural No 6 began a two week visit to East Palestine in Columbiana County last Saturday.
An old advertisement touts Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry as a spring remedy for purifying blood and preventing fever and stomach ailments. It claims to strengthen the body and ward off cholera infantum dysentery and summer diarrheal issues, with brands Laubach & Boyd promoting the product.
A local ad offers one hundred dollars for a cure of a chronic ailment that cannot be cured by Serah Cheney Co Toledo. The notice lists F J Cheney as an honorable businessperson for 15 years and promotes internal Katharr care with testimonials and a family doctor claim.
Barry Johnson reportedly set a new record on the striking machine at Cedar Point with a left hand mallet blow of 102h pounds witnessed by attendees. The state Bureau of Inspection plans to publish a fee schedule for state officers, aiming to curb padding of fees.
Overton notes Marion and John Smith visit Hannan's family fruit house as early cider apples turn into cider and butter. Announces picnic on the 10th and a Mowrer family reunion near Henry Miller's home, with best wishes for Dr C J Warner's health and a speedy recovery.
Maysville reports visitors from Mansfield Columbus Wooster and Akron plus residents away on trips and reunions. Local business owners changes and humorous notes accompany notices of band trips, a picnic, and a new restaurant opening.
On a rainy pleasant day neighbors gathered at Mrs. J.T. Whitworth’s home to wish her a 49th birthday. The community notes oak weather, church happenings with WO Douglass from Pennsylvania preaching at Wayne Shoreham, Ed Geyer’s Canton visit, and local sickness and teaching arrangements for winter.
Reported illness and medical care of Agent WF McCay who has typhoid fever attended by Dr Knney Rev Compton and Miss Mary Laing plus Harry Stucker at the Sab bath school convention in Doylestown. Other items include Mrs. Josephine Shaw visiting Fair Haven, James Scott of Waterville Kan calling on old friends, Ralph Franks limping on crutches after a horse accident, Ida Sanderson entertaining guests from Wooster, Miss Emma Barnes spraining an ankle, and a note about Robert Conk and family of Toledo visiting relatives.
Four and a half inches of rain fell last week, mostly on Thursday the 27th. A 12-year-old girl, Mabel, daughter of Frank Winger, died unexpectedly Saturday morning after illness from anaemia. Funeral at Union church. Various local residents noted, with visits, travel, and social updates. Weather and community notices conclude with about 4,000 bushels of checkliners received by Saturday morning.
Sterling reports the heaviest rainfall of the year with about four and a quarter inches in three and a half hours. The town observed the funeral of H. H. Johnson at his home, noting his long township leadership, affiliations with Royal Arcanum and Knights of Pythias, and his death on August 28, 1908. Lydia Lagechty returns from Elkhart for vacation as Rev. Seiffert delivers a Gettysburg lecture Friday night.
Dr Ae E Elliott, member of the Kentucky Fishing Club, returned from a Reserve Wisconsin trip with a 62 pound walleye measuring 63 1/2 inches. Henry Warner of Congress was here on business. Maude Dyer returned home from Cleveland after a week with relatives. Jacob Gearhart and wife of Burbank visited relatives here Monday. Medina County Fair this week.
A Detroit mother testimonials Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People helping her daughter recover from rheumatism and a mother’s nervous strain after author’s warning on growth. The pills are sold 50 cents a box or six for 2.60 by druggists or mail from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady New York.
Good yield in this vicinity this season Sylvester Obler Sundayed with Daniel Becker. Willis Hemperly of near Wooster spent last week with his cousin Cleve Zimmerman of this place. S. T Zimmerman threshed 340 bushels of wheat from seven and a half acres at the daily average capital a per acre. Wonder who will eat 3b. Young People's alliance at Bethel next Sunday evening. Everybody invited.
Corrected by W. D. Cy Lar dealer in Wool Wheat Flour Corn Oats Rye Barley and unwashed wool. Market prices for cattle calves sheep hogs and grain across Cleveland Pittsburgh New York and East Buffalo with figures for steers cows bulls heifers and lambs. Also includes hog prices and regional grain values for Aug 31.
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