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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1903
Page
7
A testimonial from W P Brus of Stockman's Advertising Agency Kansas City Missouri describes eczema starting with redness spreading to pustules and oozing scabs. He credits S S S and external applications for relief and full recovery by May after February treatment.
The document outlines the procedure for submitting a constitutional amendment to Ohio voters on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1908. It covers bill readings, single subject rule, governor's veto and veto override process, publication of objections, passage requirements in both houses, and the ballot wording for voters. It cites Speaker McKinnon and Senate President Anreuer, and authenticates by Secretary of State Lewis Claylin with dates in 1902 and 1908.
The General Assembly of Ohio proposes municipal classification for cities by population. The amendment would set three classes and restrict taxing borrowing and debt powers, with divisions for cities over 100000, between 25000 and 100000, and others. Voting occurs on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1904, with ballots marked Municipal classification amendment for or against.
In Cuba the main topic is reciprocity with the United States. Professor Asa T. Smith, 49, of Corning Ohio, committed suicide in a Columbus sanitarium. Masked bandits robbed a McFarland Kansas depot and confined railroad workers in a refrigerator car. Sir Thomas Lipton abandons another challenge for the America's Cup. A Senate committee touring Alaska may back territorial government. In Youngstown Ohio a key arson witness was drugged and died. A Lake Erie body was recovered later as health authorities investigated the cause.
The document details a proposed amendment to Ohio's constitution to be voted on the first Tuesday after the free Monday in November 1893, outlining tax provisions, exemptions, and voting wording. It includes the legislative authority, section text, ballot language Yes or No, effective date January 1, 1904, and certification by state officials with dates in 1902 1903.
An official certification from Ohio's Secretary of State records a 1902 proposal to amend Section 2 Article 11 of the state constitution. The measure would allocate one representative per county and scale seats by population ratio, with ballots labeled Yes for amendment and No for opposition. The document dates May 6 1902 and January 27 1903, outlining legislative action and certification details.
The text records a 1902 Ohio constitutional amendment proposal to require private corporations to secure dues by law. Voter ballots would read For single ability amendment or Against. Certification by Secretary Lewis C. Laylin notes accuracy and source from the General Assembly acts.
A French syndicate represented by A H Russell of Akron and W L Russell of Lima nears a 200000 dollar purchase of the Lodi Oil & Refining company property near Lodi. The deal, potentially expanding refinery capacity and building a Lima to Lodi pipeline, positions the buyers as a rising rival to Standard Oil.
Probate Judge R. i Adair on Saturday appointed Prof. Edward L. Adair of Doylestown a member of the board of county school examiners to succeed Prof. C. W. Biddle of Marshallville whose term has expired.
A Indiana man from Leesville endured asthma and death's agonies before W. 4 H. Brown discovered King’s New Discovery for Consumption coughs and colds. He traveled 18 miles with his family and son to obtain it and reports instant relief and cure for pneumonia bronchi and grip. The ad guarantees bottles 50 cents and $1 a trial bottle free at Laubach Boyd's drug store.
A New Jersey editor lauds Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds in his family. He states he has used many medicines but none as good, commending the product highly. Druggists Lanpach Boyd and Zitomermac Co. are noted in the testimonial.
Vice Consul William C Magelssen of Beirut Syria was reported assassinated but survived being shot. A cipher error caused the initial alert. Leishman at Constantinople and Loomis in Washington clarified the miss and Turkish authorities vow pursuit of the culprit. The incident prompts possible American naval demonstrations while President Roosevelt keeps plans for a European squadron intact.
Probate court grants include investment of lands for Ross W Fank as guardian of Susan Nolin Will. Mary Shaffer and Charles Darrah estates probate filings. Traction Company vs Elisabeth Krng verdict and damages. multiple administ rators and guardians named with hearings set October 2 and 3. hospital patient counts credited to Wayne county. sales petitions for real estate and various first or final accounts. bond amounts recorded. examiners appointed for county treasury.
The report alleges 1500 layoffs across Pittsburgh and other lines, but officials say the surge was exaggerated. Altoona Columbus and Conway also faced rumors. The season is slack, shipments declined for a couple of weeks, and current reductions are temporary with reduced hours rather than wholesale layoffs.
Medina Gazette reports Sheriff Orr holds three enforced murder suspects at the county jail. Chas Fogle of Messilfon and Irvin Hanan of Tiffin were arrested in Lodi last week by Special Officer Castor for unlawful train riding, fined five dollars and costs by Mayor Billman, and jailed. Alvin Tyrrell faces burglary charges for Collin's store theft in Lodi last May.
Emergency medicines offer quick relief for accidents and minor injuries. Chamberlain's Pain Balm is praised as fast acting, antiseptic, and healing inflammation reducing times. Foley's Honey and Tar targets chronic throat troubles and bronchial diseases. beware of substitutes. Laubach & Ert and Zimmerman & Co. are listed druggists.
Wayne County records list multiple property transfers in Orrville Wooster Smithville Milton township and Mt Eaton. Notable entries include Alexander Postlewait to CA Henderer lot 307 Orrville for 3 dollars and Cora E Henderer acquiring lot 806 Orrville for 535 dollars along with several Amstutz deeds 7 acres Paint township for 4640 and 5X acres for 825 dollars. Frick and Frick parcels in Wooster for 15000 each. many other quit claim and warranty deeds detailing acres townships and nominal prices.
Miss Antta Mitchell of Covington Kentucky recalls a long battle with scrofula affecting her neck glands and skin. After taking Hood's Sarsaparilla the neck swelling disappeared and skin healed, leading to a complete cure.
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills as thorough remedies for scrofula and general system weakness, promising strong health through continued use.
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