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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1908
Page
2
Toledo reports the circuit court affirms six month workhouse sentences for twenty lumber men under the anti-trust law. The cases were moved from tower court for re sentence to the county jail to uphold a Supreme Court ruling in the ice case.
Fifteen of the little wards in the county Children's home are down with the measles. For this reason there will be no visiting on the regular visiting day next Wednesday.
An advertisement from Wooster promoting Doan's Kidney Pills asserts the remedy cures kidney troubles including back pain headaches and fatigue. Testimonies from J. H. McCreary claim two boxes cured persistent kidney discomfort. The ad lists Foster Milboro Buffalo as U S agents and urges purchase from local dealers. It also markets Preventives and Ortho Laxative with price notes and refund promises.
The notice reports the death of W H Grosjean in Akron and his remains brought to Shrews for interment. It also details the death of Mrs John Steiner near Orrville, peritonitis after an operation, survived by husband and seven children, and recounts a long, flawed narrative of births, marriages, church life, and a large Fredericksburg family lineage with funeral services conducted by Rev Dale A. Critz.
An abbreviated ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as relief for head ache biliousness constipation and malaria. It promises a cheerful refund of the price if customers are disappointed at S.H. Boyd & Co.’s drug store.
Impure blood notion presented as health risk with claims of cures and purification. Text references Krieger’s Blood Purifier or SMT formula sold by a local store, advertising soothing remedies and early gatekeeping against disease, typical of old patent medicine ads.
A coarse mixed ad mentions a fruit and nut dessert with whipped cream and walnuts, noting economical servings for a large family. It also promotes Ely's Cream Balm for nasal catarrh and Dr Shoop Health Coffee, asserting false coffee content, plus Bees Laxative-Cough Syrup for children and general cold relief.
Heavy wind toppled a large maple on South Walnut Street, blocking the road and sagging a line. The tree narrowly missed homes of John Franco and Daniel Blosser, causing minor window damage and a broken electric line. Janitor Miller and others cleared the debris as roots had been weakened by pavement work.
A severe wind yesterday afternoon tore the roof from a new freight car two miles east of the city as the westbound train passed. Section men arrived Friday morning to inspect and found the damage so extensive that no lumber could be saved.
Marriage license notice lists Benjamin F. Riley and Edith Snave ly of Orrville. The fragment mentions health and seasonal references but provides no further legal details or dates.
The New Wooster Preserving Co is incorporated in Columbus with capital of 35008 pounds. A meeting will reorganize under the new charter as the firm plans to expand output and acreage across all produce, aiming to hire more staff and boost sales of its well regarded products.
J W Hook and R J Sweaney of Wooster Building and Loan met with L P Obliger at the penitentiary in Columbus. Obliger, in good health, said the Wooster National Bank would have avoided failure if plans had worked, lamenting the costly receivership and sacrificed notes for depositors.
Mrs G W Ryall hosted a Friday tea as part of a series welcoming friends. Next week includes two more gatherings. The Betas held an annus party at the chapter house on College Avenue with pink and blue decor, roses, 88 covers plated, and gold wall plaques bearing the fraternity coat of arms. Out of town guests included G Wills of Iowa Miss Spencer of Manfield and R W Irwin and Robert Abbey of Cleveland.
The club roster lists directors with an erroneous extra character in the entry. Mr. Foss is noted as a member of the club's legislative committee, indicating overlap between governance and policy roles within the organization.
A crowd of about two thousand students attacked a nickelodeon in Ann Arbor after a fight between a student and the proprietor. The event prompted a Portsmouth Times warning that ignorance breeds crime nationally.
Readers advised against internal medicines for rheumatism and to use Chamberlain's Liniment for muscular and chronic cases with no fever. Advertisements promote a 30 Days' Trial offer, Kodol digestive aid, and other drugstore products with guaranteed refunds, from Krieger's Drug Store and partners.
Wooster horsemen eager for matinees all summer as many youngsters were bought this winter. Enthusiasm grows with plans to close shops two hours every two weeks to support the events. Owners anticipate track readiness at fair ground and brisk activity with faster horses and more heated discussions among locals.
Mrs T K Davis wife of Dr T K Davis librarian at the university died unexpectedly Saturday at her Beall avenue home after a three week battle with pleuro pneumonia. She was 81, born in Carlisle Pennsylvania, married to Dr Davis 57 years ago. survived by five children and seven grandchildren.
George A. Clapper has purchased a new five passenger touring car, a Western made at Peru Indiana. The machine is up to date in every way and he plans to display it once weather improves. A finely printed illustrated catalogue of Western machines has just been printed by the Clapper Printing Co.
The Roosevelts indicate the president urged cabinet members to refrain from speaking at the Chicago convention, fueling speculation he may take a central role himself in Dayton coverage.
An old age health note urges ongoing care for bowel regularity and promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle permanent laxative. It touts relief from constipation and related stomach and liver troubles, citing a Decatur Illinois testimonial and listing price.
An advertisement urges relief from spring ills such as boils pimples and fatigue caused by impure blood. Hood's Sarsaparilla cleanses the blood and aids stomach liver kidneys and skin, with Sarsatabs offered as a tablet form identical in cure to the liquid.
A physician announces a one day only arrival on Friday April 3 at the Parlors of the town. He will treat former patients and accept new ones during that session. Access details are limited in the notice.
A renowned specialist will visit and provide free consultation, examination, and advice on cures for many diseases. He claims a new method for deafness, catarrh, lung conditions, paralysis, rheumatism, and nervous system disorders. No charge for exam or diagnosis. address Dr Albert F Snell at 16 Garfield Place Cincinnati to arrange a visit.
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