10 Sep 1902
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1902
Page
1
President Roosevelt arrives in Asheville North Carolina after Hot Springs and delivers multiple addresses praising Tennessee and its notable son Andrew Jackson. He extols the American work ethic and the rugged virtue of risk and labor across the republic.
Kingstown Sept 9 reports describe the windward district of St Vincent affected by the Soufriere volcano eruption. The eruption produced dark ash, billowing smoke, and tremors felt across coastal towns as residents observe lava and a shifting sky. Authorities urged caution and monitored for tremors and ash fallout.
Charles A Derr aged 43 died Tuesday morning at his home on South Buckeye street after months of stomach and liver troubles. Born in Reading Pennsylvania, he lived in Wooster since 1963 and worked as a trade organizer. He leaves a wife, three sons Charles Harry and George, his father Daniel Derr, sister Miss Ellen Derr and brothers Daniel and Will Derr of Cleveland. Funeral from his residence on Tuesday at 2 pm with interment in Wooster cemetery.
Mr Schnossnagle and wife of Wooster were entertained by Dr Brown and wife. A historical sermon at the Presbyterian church attracted older members. Dr Stoll and wife of Wooster visited Congress friends. ME church improvements proceed and expect occupancy by early November. Frank Lehman and wife of Lodi called on Congress friends. The Ladies Home and Foreign Missionary society plans a quarterly tea at Mrs WH Campbell’s home next Saturday evening.
A B Lee, manager of the Eastern office of Six Eagles Mining, travels Wednesday with B B McConnell of Wooster, William A Wegele of Canal Dover, Ho Woods dentist and prospective buyer, Mansfield, Charles Carson Columbus Mo, A Glenn Columbus, H H Frid and wife Ashland, J B Richards and wife prospective buyers New London, C A Andrus and wife heavy stockholder La Grange to inspect the mines.
General Chaffee issues orders directing a large American force against the Moros in the Macin plains, signaling a broad military operation in the Philippine campaign.
To facilitate schooling, Dixon High School provides each pupil with a labeled pencil. Specific directions require teachers to ensure no child uses another’s pencil. Pencils are stored to prevent contact between pupils.
A letter to the paper warns of contagion from the old pencil drawing method and urges the board of health to appoint microbe killers funded by profits from selling new pencils. The writer signs as FAIR PLAY.
Millersburg Republican Jacob Miller and Scott Lozier, Lakeville district clerk and treasurer, met the auditor to settle and receive August school funds. They announce school begins next Monday with G. P Nowels as principal and Miss Adella Rombold as assistant. The board aims to match local high schools and invites interested residents to consult.
Clearcreek Valley items record visits and family news with Wooster ties. Chas Keim and family joined Sun day with Mrs Keim s parents 3 P Strats. Jack Bowman and relatives attended the funeral of Mrs Fred Snoddy. William Carroll and daughter near Mercunnicaburg were ill. D J Pinkley and wife of Congress guests of D B Stout. Threshing and cider making are active as vacationers leave for the city.
Werrants Fall Festival and Carnival dates are set for Oct 14 and Oct 6, but organizers note the schedule was fixed months ago. Finance committee members were out of town. volunteers reported about $100 remains short of the needed amount to secure attractions and accommodations. The amusements committee must finish negotiations by Thursday to close contracts for the event.
The Wooster factory plans an expansion adding new lines for mittens gloves and shirts as part of a broader industrial development. Manager Mr Childs leads the push with a strong team and aims to hire many workers once the expansion completes.
Wooster pastor Dr H L Wiles laid to rest in Mansfield as more than 2,000 attendees packed the church and surrounding streets. Service included Hymns Abide With Me Lead Kindly Light and a life sketch by Rev G Z Cochhel with remarks from Rev M L Wilhelm Rev W S Singley and others. Pallbearers were church council members and the casket rested on the chancel amid roses and floral tributes while thousands viewed the body in state.
The probate court hearing on the telephone franchise matter, set for Saturday, was adjourned to Tuesday afternoon. No further details provided.
A busy week in Canaan included Rev T Botay and Wins Lizzie Weekley visiting, Miss Ebare Wicks and Miss Mina Scott guests from Ashland and Shreveport, and numerous local gatherings. Rev Hoak preached his last sermon. Prof Shaw of Chicago and others attended Sunday at G L Taylor's. Prof Shaw performed musical selections enjoyed by attendees.
A key figure, Ieteygate de Ko Murrell, confessed after returning to the city from Mexico and surrendered to Circuit Attorney Folk. Warrants were issued for 18 alleged Combine members tied to suburban street railway bribery and perjury, with several arrested and others allowed to remain at home under bond or custody. Murrell claimed immunity for turning state's evidence and detailed a $74,000 bribe money scheme tied to votes for the suburban bill and street railway favors. The article lists numerous indicted delegates and notes guard details as cases await court.
Terre Haute Ind Sept 9 Big Four passenger train No 19 wrecked at the Illinois Central crossing west of Mattoon by running into a switch. The engine smoker and baggage car were wrecked Foreman Thrown was caught under the engine and seriously injured Engineer Nick Robinson saved his life by jumping None of the passengers injured Des Moines Sept 9 Marion Jones fatally shot his father in law George Gable near Uskaloosh He fled with his 15 year old wife whom he had married eight months earlier. They were arrested Chicago Sept 9 unidentified body in Riceville Iowa identified as William Bartholin after dentist confirmed dental work dating six years back
A manager fired a shotgun at dancers at a Mt Marys dance hall near Fo Drake, wounding two men and three women. One man may have died. The shooting occurred about 8 pm as the event was ending.
The notice mentions a Sept of Today listing items from The Republican village with local names such as Wm Johnson and Joe Meloy. It notes a picnic attendance, visitors at home for a week, and residents Leora and Geo Wanter visiting Holmes county. It also records a Wayne Presbyterian Ladies Ard society event and local wedding chatter.
Sept Pleasant Home was represented at the Ashland fair. Antuaber traveled to Dayten Sundar while Van Worst visits Missouri and will return in October. Mrs Myers and Bo Graiter attend Ashland today to visit college. Rev H Castle preached Friday night. this was his last sermon before conference and signs point to his return. Pleasant Howe beat Polk at home in baseball Saturday afternoon. C C Gault and Wilbert Greenlow attended Salem church Sunday evening.
San Francisco official J A Stimpson lauds Peruna as a tonic after nervous prostration from office work. Testimony from Congressman BE V Brookshire notes Peruna as a safe tonic for catarrh and nervous disturbances. Free book "Summer Catarrh" offered by the Peruna Medicine Co. to readers.
Alpena Michigan September 4. A schooner, unnamed and distressed, ran aground near the island as a heavy gale blows. The crew is in danger and signals show distress.
Excursion tickets will be sold to Mag witen acount Merchants Strees Bole and t'arnival September 13 from Satem. Loudonville not intermediate ts tet stations on the Pennsylvania Lines.
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