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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1908
Page
3
A historical notice offers a five thousand dollar reward for finding any opium or similar restricted substances in any form in Dry Miles Remedies sold openly. It states the cures come from soothing and nourishing effects, not paralysis, and claims wide consumer guarantees through Miles Medical Co. of Indianapolis.
Harry Geiselman, recently moved to Lakewood Ohio from Wooster, suffered severe burns on his hands arms and leg after a coal oil torch ignited gasoline left in a can during house painters' work. A letter Friday said he was progressing but in much pain and expected to be discharged in a few days.
Tellurida Cols March 23 Former Adjutant General Bockley Wells narrowly escaped death when his home was dynamited today and an assassination attempt followed Wells played a prominent role in the Jayor trouble in 1904 and aided in the prosecution of Haywood Pettibone and Moyer
In Afoxico City on March 28 the earthquake caused losses up to 500. Two cities Chitipa and Chilpancingo and three villages were destroyed in the disaster.
The Town Vindicator notes waning enthusiasm for a State Auditor inquiry into his office. It argues the probe won’t proceed under the authority of the investigated official, and suggests diminished appetite for the investigation after reassurances from Gov Harris.
Jerry Snell of Creston considers suing after his licensed but untagged stray dog, belonging to a brother-in-law, wandered off and was captured and killed by Creston authorities. The dog, valued at $25, had Snell’s name on the collar but lacked a license tag, prompting the dispute.
Wooster Township Sunday School convention in the Baptist church reported solid progress with active work emphasized over large numbers. Ten cradle rolls six home departments and three teachers training classes noted. Rev J K Shellenberger led a teacher training round table and Mrs J Russs led home department session. Prof A D Ladd urged placing workers in their places outlining Ashland’s 84 organized classes and the motto Every man that does not belong to someone else belongs to us. Attendance tallies across schools ranged from 1 to 697 with total religious group participation highlighted.
The following officers were elected for the ensuing year President Kurd K Cramer vice president T BE Ewing secretary Miss M Estella Welty treasurer Miss home department Mrs J Russell superintendent primary department Miss Laura Myers superintendent teacher training school Rev E D Hartman superintendent wirslous Mina Clementine Tugaart superintendent adult G Gill superintendent temperance Prof J H Dickasop
Edward McGaan of the DMet 1 &Gas company reports shops in Akron and Barberton revving spring work to near capacity. Sterling Boiler at Barberton halts are noted. rubber factories and Diamond Match plant run at full staffing with rising business. High winds disrupt downtown traffic as pedestrians struggle with hats and bonnets, some losing gear and others narrowly avoiding streetcar mishaps.
Do Catcher Shanklin states no orders to enforce the dog tax law and offers personal, uncertain ideas on why hostilities have ceased. He suspects authorities will rely on him to pursue remaining issues, though he doubts his explanations are correct.
A farm fable contrasts a rooster sharing a worm with hens with a human trait. The ad notes Chamberlain's Conch Remedy and urges readers to buy from Boyd & Co. and De Witt Bidney Bladder Pills as trusted cures. It claims reader letters support the remedy and praises sales for customer satisfaction.
The Florida east coast offers a warm winter retreat with famed resorts from St Augustine to Key West. Tourists enjoy sun, beaches, hotels, social life, and varied amusements while a rail link extension to Key West promises sea views, palm groves, and a two mile long key viaduct amid ocean scenery.
The writer details a sea voyage from Knight Keys to Cuba via a steamboat, noting early sights like Morro Castle and Havannahs parks and promenades. Descriptions cover Old Havana streets, one way traffic, corner signs Subida and Baya, and trips to nearby areas including Guanagay and Quienes, with mentions of historic sites.
Good For Everybody highlights Bi Norman R. Coulter, a San Shat architect in the Delbars Building, claiming Electric Bitters cures stomach and kidney disorders, boosts health, and cleanses blood. Advertisement-like blurb touts the medicine as safest and best sold.
A Indiana family reports their daughter suffered with St Vitus dance for months, showing weakness, tremors, and loss of speech. After trying Dr Williams Pink Pills, she recovered fully and returned to school. The notice extols pills as a nerve and blood booster and urges further trial.
Elton Wyre and Paul Flowert found 40 dollars in cash and phoned the notice. The owner proved to be Garvey Codlick, confirmed by the boys. They earned fifty cents each as a reward for honesty. The report notes gratitude for the reward and public notices.
Fragmentary ad copy describes a life sparing tonic called Rocky Mountain Tea offered by S G Boyd & Co at a price in cents. The text mentions a gentle warmth and a life giving corent and urges consumption of the product.
An advertisement extols Dr Shoop's Cough Cure as gentle for all ages, claiming tickling and dry coughs loosen quickly with no harsh ingredients. It cites a long healthy shrub as the source of curative properties and urges mothers to demand the brand at Bixler's Modern Pharmacy.
A newspaper item urges caution as many escape pneumonia after a lingering cold. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for coughs and colds, claims it prevents pneumonia and consumption, and labels substitutes as unacceptable. A pharmacy ad supports Brice We gE and related remedies.
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