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Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1903

Page

3

Ohio Joint Resolution Certification From 1902

Ohio Secretary of State verifies a Joint Resolution adopted by the General Assembly on May 2, 1902. Certification dated January 27, 1903 in Columbus. signatures include Speaker W. S. McKinnon and Senate President F B Ancwen.

W . S. McKinnon House of Representatives Ancwen Senate Axsnica Ora I. Lewis C. Laylin State of Ohio General Assembly A. D Columbus

Municipal classification amendment proposal in Ohio 1903

The Ohio General Assembly proposes a constitutional amendment to classify cities by population and limit their powers. The measure asks voters on the first Tuesday after the 61st Monday in November 1903 to approve creating three city classes with distinct powers and tax rules.

General Assembly State of Ohio Hare Alent

Ohio amendment proposed to section 2 article 11

The document records a 1902 proposed constitutional amendment for Ohio. It details how representatives would be allocated by county population ratios and the voting options Yes or No. It notes approval by the General Assembly and dates in May 1902 and January 1903 with official secretary stamps.

General Assembly Ohio McKinnon House of Representatives F B Aucner Senate Pasced United States of America Lewis Claylin State of Ohio Wrenger Columbus

Ohio proposed constitutional amendment on single liability

A 1902 Ohio General Assembly joint resolution proposes submitting on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1903 a change to Article XIII Section 3. It would set stockholder liability to unpaid stock only and require ballots reading For single liability amendment or Against single liability amendment.

General Assembly State of Ohio Fr Sxchon W S. McKenman House of Representations Amenica Lewis C. Laurin State of Ohio

Increased Capital Stock For Millersburg Company

Directors and stockholders of Millersburg Wooster Urrville Telephone Co met at Millersburg office on Tuesday to approve a $50,000 capital stock increase. The current capital of $150,000 will rise to $200,000 to fund extensions and numerous improvements by the company.

Millersburg

Wooster Man Closes Contract for Mansfield Yard Expansion

H R Smith of Wooster in the Pennsylvania Railroad realty department was in Mansfield on railroad land purchases for extending Mansfield yards. The firm has options on land from near Lean Manufacturing's plant eastward to a public road near Leothnersx sand bank. About thirty acres will be bought as abstracts are perfected. Harsh of Pittsburgh in the railroad’s engineering department oversees grading and fills. The yard capacity will rise to accommodate about 1,800 more cars than currently.

Mansfield Shield H. R. Smith Wooster Realty Department Pennsylvania Railroad Mansfeld Lean Manufacturing Company Publ Leoth Nersx Sand Bank Harsh Pennsylvania Company Pittsburg

Pain in Stomach and Hood's Sarsaparilla Cure

A reader from Portland, Maine shares a testimonial about stomach pain and poor appetite. After four bottles of Hood's Sarsaparilla, the writer reports complete relief and strong belief in the medicine.

University debt remains in status quo despite efforts

Speaking in the dead language the university debt remains in status quo. Despite varying contributions from time to time, the bottom of the pit is not yet in sight. H Severance has spent much of the summer on it and it is ready to be reduced when money arrives. Presbyterians of Ohio plan to raise funds this fall with First church of Weoater pledging $500 and similar gifts expected from others. Dr Holden returns home from Europe early next week in improved health after a strenuous year and a half of work. He will resume work at once to address the debt.

H Severance Presbyterians Ohio Weoater Holden

Killbuck Ditch Investigation to Decide September 22

Commissioners conclude initial inquiry into Killbuck ditch plan amid strong support and opposition. A public session is scheduled in the commissioner's office on September 22 to hear evidence and decide whether to straighten Killbuck and approve the costly project.

Double tracking push for Erie line in Ohio area

The Erie Railroad plans rapid double tracking from Mansfield toward Norwalk with a possible end at Pa vent as West Salem meets the new line. J Bork, engineer, and John ain ballot Cedar division chief engineer say local contractors may build the work and bids could be advertised soon.

Erie Sterling Ontario Republican Sterlins Thesday J. Bork John Ain Ballot Eucinerr Mansfield Pavent West Salem Kimball

Suit for damages against Pennsylvania Railroad over 1899 injury

Dr Ben J Jones by his attorneys McClarran Jones and 34 Lee sues the Pennsylvania Railroad for injuries after a Wooster depot incident four years ago. He claims the train began moving as he assisted his niece, forcing him to jump from the platform, injuring his head and shoulders with broken bones. He seeks 1999.99 damages plus other proper relief.

Ben J Jones Hig Ti McClarran & Jones Lee Enitgether Pennsylvania Railroad Company

Nonsensical medical ad text garbles a tonnage of remedies

Readable fragments describe Liver and stomach ailments and a system cleanse with Natures Lab wafers. Mentions cures for headaches, rashes, pimples, wind, and stomach trouble. Advertises 46 wafers for sale, touting ease of use and universal health benefits.

Boweas KSI Bis Natures Lab Tators

Eighth Ohio Regiment faces maneuvers and future camps

Reports from Company B and other units of the Eighth Ohio discuss possible participation in Kentucky maneuvers this fall and a potential trip to the St Louis world’s fair next summer. Some seek Gettysburg camp with Pennsylvania guards, while enlistment interest in Company DO A rises and others may be dropped for poor attendance. A prominent Ohio National Guard official predicts Major A B Critchfield of Shreve will soon become adjutant general due to his strong support for the Guard.

Companys Kentucky Ohio St. Louis Eighth Regiment Eighth Gettysburg Pennsylvania National Guard Ohio Guard Ori Ohio National Guard National Guard A. B. Critchfield Shreve Columbus Major Critchfield Guard

Trials of County Commissioners Ahead in Circuit Court

The trials of County Commissioners Daniel Leiner and former Commissioner Warren Ramsey, found guilty of misconduct in office in April, will be taken up by the circuit court in this city at the upcoming session starting September 22. With few other cases on the docket, this matter will command primary attention.

Daniel Leiner Warren Ramsey Common Pleas Court Circuit Court

Press Points on Watterson Nominated in Kentucky

A note from the Kansas City Journal mocks Col. Watterson and his Cleveland backing, arguing a mellow joke about nomination and a running majority for Kentucky. The piece suggests a political tilt and satirical take on regional support.

Col. Watterson Cleveland Kentucky Kananas

King Peter Threatens Abdication In Ten Days

King Peter is said to have threatened abdication twice in ten days, and if he delays further, the army chief may relieve him of the burden. A London Punch item notes tensions and possible military political strain amid rumors of a reign crisis.

Peter Ia Army Chiefa Kates City Tanes

Obie state fair displays experiment farm work

At the Obie state fair an attractive exhibit came from the experiment farm. Visitors saw practical demonstrations of plant diseases and insects affecting crops. The department heads supervised the displays and were praised for their clear instructive presentation.

Fairand

Orrville considers deeper test well for water works

At a Orrville public service meeting on Monday the board debated increasing the city water supply. They decided to drill a deeper test well to see if a larger yield can be obtained from lower strata. Board members Reed and Cope pledged support to boost supply by this plan or alternatives if the first plan fails.

Orrville Crescent

University Football Schedule Revealed by Manager Amstutz

Amstutz announced the next fall football slate listing October 8 at home open date October 10 Oberlin at Oberlin October 17 Reserve at Cleveland October 4 at Wooster October 11 Otterbein at Wooster November 7 Denison at Wooster November 14 Allegheny at Kenyon November 28 Bee at Wooster with multiple venue notes and a postponed date obscured in the document.

Amstutz Oberlin Outauber Reserve Cleveland Boren Wooster Otterbuin Worterville Denison Cbee A Kenyon Nowvender

Local Officers Elected At Doylestown Deal Convention

John Ambrose a well known county resident dies August 4 at Red Dick Indiana and is buried by GAR comrades at Ransom H He enlisted in the 120th regiment Co F August 28 1862 promoted to second lieutenant March 1 1863 and resigned from the navy the following July He later moved to Himeis where he spent his remaining years His widow four sons and three daughters survive him Local officers elected for next year include President Rev CR Comp ton Frederiksborg view president Prof WW Biddle mortg area secretary and treasurer JC Clark West Salem recording secretary Adam Hartel Doylestown boreal secretary Mary E Gordon Wooster home department and Ki LB Myers West Salem primary secretary Mrs R J Smith Viewster and district president Prof J J Muhler.

Doylestown CR. Compton John Ambrose Reddick Gar Ransom 120Th Regiment Urder Bock Rowseburg Leutenant Navy Himeis

University Economizes on Boiler Use

A new fifty horsepower boiler at the university power plant will run when weather does not justify using the large boilers. It costs about one dollar to start a large boiler, while steam from the small boiler costs a fraction of that, about one dollar, offering substantial economy in sustaining steam.

To Meet Here Next Year Convention De­ cisions

Delegates of the United Presbyterian church held at Avondale this week decided to hold the next convention in connection with the meeting at Moorestown.

Presbyterian Church Avondale

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