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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1902
Page
6
Special report from Hackensack New Jersey describes Peter Hernin dying in a related incident this morning. During preparation for the hangman he leaped into a corridor seized a piece of metal pipe and threatened to drain the sheriff. Deputies used a hose to subdue him and drag him to the scaffold for execution.
Kent A Young and Nancy Brown estate matters lead a long probate list. First and final accounts are set for hearings November 7. Administrators include James T Brown, Solomon Benz, Anna George, and William Bronkerholf, with sales, inventories, and real estate actions noted. A separate note confirms T C Reynolds takes charge of the Republican press bureau and state campaign headquarters.
Captain J B Taylor of Wooster secured the Republican district nomination for Common Pleas judge at the Millersburg convention. The event drew strong attendance and Taylor, praised as an able lawyer, is expected to win a large vote district wide.
The Wayne County court convened in Wooster on Tuesday for the September term. Judges Voorhees and Mains presided, with nine cases listed on the docket including Reinhardt vs Frankus and various errors and appeals involving residents and local entities such as Doylestown Village and West Lebanon Coal Co. The docket names numerous plaintiffs, defendants, and conservators, reflecting routine civil and error actions scheduled for adjudication.
Frances Elepermin Hetherington, wife of Thomas Hetherington, died Friday morning at Seville from complications of diseases. She was over 50 and lived in Wooster for thirty years before moving to Seville, where the couple ran the town hotel. One daughter Jennie survives. sisters Philp Feet, Frank and Lena Elisperman live locally, Anna in Boston, Charles in California. Funeral held Sunday at 1:30 from the Seville home.
An old man from Portland Maine narrates stomach distress and loss of appetite. He credits Hood's Sarsaparilla with restoring appetite after four bottles and declares he feels like a new man and would not be without the remedy.
The Shreve News reports H fy Camp has material on the ground for building tan thatched houses near the state road between his clay plants. It was current earlier that Mrump tao erected 50 houses for his workers, and he will likely expand as time goes on.
Mr John Thomas and Miss Onida Newkirk, both of Shreve, were married at Akron Sunday evening September 14 by Rev Slater of the First Christian church. The couple returned to Shreve Monday and plan to reside on the M Hague farm near October 1.
Wooster Presbytery met in Savannah with about fifty ministers and elders forming the conference. James Boyer of Bellsville preached the opening address Tuesday night, Dr George S. Hackett of Appleton elected moderator, Rev Auker Mann of Millersburg named clerk. A 46th anniversary service was conducted by Savannah academy founder Rev Alexander Scott, with Evangelistic meeting led by Dr Page of Shelby.
Toledo contractor Von Getting has been chosen to erect the new Loudonville Hotel Ullman at the old Burwell property across from the former American house. Four bidders competed including FF Schnitteer Simon Small and Do S&S Howie of Mansfield. Construction starts October 1 with a bid of $1,000,000.
Officers and directors of the Millersburg Wooster and Orrville Telephone Co met Wednesday evening at the Wooster office. Present were Frank L. Bear of Columbus Dwight E. La Sapp of Mount Vernon George Adams of Millersburg Frank Griffith of Orrville Meryn of Millersburg. Business was routine with requests for new exchanges discussed.
The premium list outlines prizes for farm products and garden displays in the women’s department. Awards include a $55 two horse farm wagon, cash prizes from $8 to $20, and various goods such as a copper wash boiler and groceries. Exhibits cover potatoes, yams, beets, onions, tomatoes, squashes, pumpkins, melons, pickles, carrots, and soaps, with multiple prize levels and sponsor names throughout.
Daniel Fanck of Wooster Ohio testifies to the nerve pills easing nervousness and insomnia. He claims the medicine tones nerves and brings natural sleep and strength. Zimmerman & Co directed his attention to the pills, sold at 50 cents a box, with the doctor’s portrait and signature on every package.
A list of wheat and corn varieties wins at a grain and seed display. Awards include best display corn in ear for $5, half bushel yellow field corn prize, best half bushel oats and rye honors, and multiple second prizes. Names of contestants and vendors such as Wm Annat L Y McClure Ht McClar ran and others appear with prize amounts and items.
Green Fruits entries list prizes for best displays including apples peaches pears plums and quinces with multiple each. Awards given to Nick Amater Wo Annat Harry Frost and others for best peck Baldwins Northern Spy Pippins and related varieties. Continued on Seventh Page.
Willemshead Caracoa Sept 17. President Castro of Venezuela has retreated from Ocumare before the advance of revolutionists. The situation is extremely critical.
The west room in the Frick Memorial block, formerly Griffin dry goods store, will soon be occupied by a mercantile establishment. The character of the business at present is not disclosed.
Ministers here Tuesday and Wednesday attended a conference of pastors of German Evangelical churches. They were well received in the city with good hospitality from Wooster congregation members hosting them. Reports from various denomination organizations were heard, all reported as prospering. Rev Weacke Coshocton read an able paper on Sunday Observance.
The Pennsylvania system will require about 850 engines for 1903 deliveries. 300 will serve lines east of Pittsburgh and Erie, 50 for lines west. 250 freight engines are reserved with Baldwin Locomotive Works for over 8 million dollars, to be delivered in the first six months of next year. About 150 engines will be built at Altoona shops.
The narrative compares a stage escape act to the binding pain of disease. It touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as curing stomach and other organ ailments linked to digestion. A user, Andrew Jennings of Thomas, West Virginia, testifies recovery after using the remedy and its companion Pleasant Pellets.
Many prominent Wayne and Wooster Republicans plan to attend the campaign opening of the party for Ohio. It is believed that many from Wooster will be present.
Notice announces a public auction by the Wooster City School district Board of Education. On October 7, 1902 at 1 pm at the Board office in Wooster City Hall the three connected schoolhouse lots at East North and North Bever streets will be offered as a whole. Cash due day of sale. quit claim deed will be issued. bids may be rejected.
The Board of Education of Wooster City School district will offer sale at public auction at the Board office in City Hall Wooster Wayne county Ohio on Saturday the first day of October 1902. John C Schultz President Philip Markley Clerk. September 8, 1902.
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