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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1902
Page
7
A collage of clipped editorials and notices from early 20th century papers. Topics include finance and banking remarks, horse trading disputes, editorials on figures like Schwab and Lee, wartime recollections, and critiques of public works. The selection reflects varied opinions, regional debates, and prominent personalities of the era.
Shreve Aug 29 Christian and Presbyterian Sunday schools held their annual picnic at Sheard park with a large crowd and fine dinner. The new Christian brick church under construction is progressing, and a tile works by H Camp three miles northeast will hire at least 200 workers, a boost to local business. Shreve aims to be the A and W railroad terminus amid bright prospects. The baseball team travels to Ashland today with many reporters in tow. William Cussman plans to move to Wooster for a job with a glass plant.
Guardian removals and estate filings headline a dense record of guardianship accounts sales of real estate proceedings and appraisals. The county court approved ditch damages and authorized sales while naming executors administrators and hires for multiple estates with hearings and inventories set.
Col C V Hard and officers of the Cleveland Southern Telegraph visited the city Saturday with Pomeroy general manager F L Fuller secretary L M construction chief Lilbert chief engineer C D Wightman of Medina. The party traveled from Seville via Crestey and the pike and planned to return via Sterling. They stated there was no doubt the road would be built, only the route remained to be decided. A number of board of trade members and citizens met the party at the Archer house.
W B Williams of Columbus, sergeant-at-arms of the Democratic State convention at Put-in-Bay, has appointed John S Adair as one of the assistant sergeants-at-arms.
West Lebanon residents form a vigilance committee to deter thieves after two men were found lurking near Mrs Cards General Store. John Winkhart challenged them with a double barrel shotgun and they fled as a robbery attempt escalated. Neighbors report prior burglaries including a recent至少 at Daniel Mossop’s saloon and a tied team left near the road.
The McFadden family gathered August 20 1802 at the Firestone home near New Pittsburg for a reunion with 17 relatives present. Activities included a noon dinner, a program of addresses solos duets and recitations, and officer elections for president Henry B McFadden and others. The group planned a third annual reunion at Sobn Irvin's five miles south of Cressons.
Orrville August 20 Wayne county institute concluded a profitable week of instruction with the election of officers. H F Longenecker Smithville was chosen president J E Jacot Kidron vice president Jean Monroe Orrville secretary. HD Wile Applecreek elected to the Executive committee Point Breeze selected as next institute site after votes from Wooster Reston and Point Breeze.
The Baltimore and Ohio completes block signal installation on the Baltimore to Pittsburg segment after two years of work. Officials say the system will enable better trains and safety. About 25,000 miles of U.S. railroads are block protected as of March 20, roughly one eighth of total mileage. The 25,000 miles are split among telegraphic block, controlled manual block, and automatic systems with varying safeguards.
Wikesbarre Pa August 30 1902 The True Alliance of the city appeals to President Roosevelt for assistance to end the four month coal strike paralyzing business in the anthracite region Morgan opposition is blamed for intolerable conditions and potential ruin. President Mitchell says no negotiations or settlement are underway and he will speak in Philadelphia on Labor Day.
Brigadier General Gobin ordered troops in the Panther Creek Valley to shoot anyone detected throwing rocks or missiles and to use bayonets if mobs resist. The unrest has troubled the coal fields this week as workers face violence while traveling to and from plants. In New River Gorge, about 300 troops maintained order with a quieter day, Governor White noting no new issues from Thurmond.
The Medina County Teachers Institute held its annual weeklong session to great attendance. Prof Powell of Marian, Prof Wal lett of Plymouth, and Prof Noss guided lessons while officers elected included W Lown as president and Miss Amay Gabbs as secretary. A district task force and multiple teachers attended events, with a community recital and family gatherings noted among visits from Edith Piete and Bertha White family snippets.
Inve Wilhelm patched two eventful games at Nashville Penn last Saturday. Hart pitched effectively while Birmingham sided with wins in the afternoon contest. Weeks, Irve, and Weeks ayte Irve also starred, boosting Irve toward a possible agreement with Pittsburg for next season as he contemplates more games before the season closes.
A Rome dispatch notes that the papal appointment of an Apostolic delegate to the Philippines has been long expected but the exact timing remains unclear. The report emphasizes anticipation rather than a confirmed date for the move.
A coal factory accident left several workers injured when equipment failed. Fire brigade and medical teams arrived as Bazeles and Pallter suffered injuries, with care underway and authorities reviewing the incident.
Dr Chesney, pastor of the Baptist church in this area, has accepted a hearty and enthusiastic call to serve as pastor of the First Baptist Church of Wellington, Ohio. He begins his duties in Wellington.
A damaged OCR note recounts the death of the wife of H J Stillxon a former Wooster resident. She passed away last Friday at Pleasant Lake Indo while accompanying showman Pref Earnest Osborne. The report mentions she suffered from consumption and her death amid later illness.
Kidney trouble preys on the mind and saps vigor, beauty, and cheer. It claims many as afflicted, even children, and Swamp-Root is advertised as the remedy sold by druggists in multiple sizes with free samples and pamphlet from Dr Kilmer and Co of Binghamton New York.
A Worster Ohio woman writes that Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills cured her sister's nervous dyspepsia and sleeplessness after heavy meals. She notes the pills sell for 50 cents a box at Zimmerman Co drug store and urges buyers to see the Dr A W Chase signature on every package from Buffalo N Y.
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