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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1906
Page
7
An advertisement touts Tonsiline as the quick safe cure for sore throat in children, claiming it prevents progression to diphtheria and other illnesses. It urges mothers to act at first signs and to look for the long-necked figure on the bottle from The Tonsiling Co Canton Ohio.
The piece discusses Wertz seeking congressional endorsement with expected support across Wodge county and talks of potential opposition from political rivals at home. It mentions Cun singingham shaping county influence, possible candidates in Coale County, and hints at shifts in local party dynamics.
Frank Moric, jailed for burglarizing the railway ticket office at Castloga, nearly killed two months ago by a weather convict who struck him with an iron ladle, has recovered after two months in hospital and started work. Columbus papers say Moric, once notorious for profanity, was cured of swearing in the prison hospital.
Wallace Smith buys the remaining stake of partner Floyd Snyder in Smith and Snyder on East Liberty Street. Snyder has not decided his plans, but may move to New Mexico this coming summer.
A long defense of Dr. Pierce's medicines argues that ingredient disclosures and high medical endorsements back their curative claims. Notable medical scholars from Chicago and New York are cited, with emphasis on transparency and lack of secret formulas. The piece urges readers to request free booklets and to consult a physician for guidance.
Judge M A Smyser, resting at home in Neehington, expresses strong determination to secure a federal building in Wooster. He says Wooster is entitled to the project and vows persistent effort to obtain an appropriation soon, with construction hoped for next year if not this one. Mrs Smyser suffers a winter cough but is improving. Smyser plans to press the case despite slow government action.
Glewis Wackerow, freight brakeman on the CA and C line from Columbus to Cleveland, was killed instantly in a yard accident at 10 30 Tuesday night while signaling the engineer. He stepped onto an adjoining track to aid coupling when a switch engine backed down. He was 27 or 28, married, based in Columbus, son of Lewis Wackerow, and funeral services were held at 1 p m from his father’s home with burial at Union Cemetery in Paradiso.
The Board of Public Safety plans to purchase a hose wagon to replace the heavy, costly old hose carriage and also to buy a large amount of new hose. The Board of Public Service will convene Thursday evening to approve bills.
Anna Konkler sues in Mayor Van Nest's court against Joseph Fritz administrator of Samuel Bower for 120.75 dollars owed for services in caring for the decedent's wife. Trial set for Monday April 16 with Judge R G Adair for plaintiff and J O Fritz for defendant.
Strauss arrested last Wednesday on complaint of his wife for alleged attempted assault and abuse. He pleaded guilty before Mayor Van Ert on Friday morning, was fined 35 dollars and costs, could not pay, and was ordered committed to the county jail indefinitely.
Mrs Wm. Strauss formerly of Wooster now in Akron appeared before Mayor Van Nest causing a warrant for her husband’s arrest on a charge of attempted assault and threats. Strauss was jailed by Chief Lerner. She returned to Wooster with four children after he failed to provide, and he threatened them on East Henry street. Strauss expresses remorse and love but Mrs Strauss will apply for divorce.
The Rathbone Sistera District Convention ended Friday evening after a pleasant exhibition of ritual work, with many Sir Knights in attendance. Sessions were profitable and adjourned after refreshments, with instructions given by G. Lillian Andrews of Westerville and Flora C. Heldrich of Canton, enriching attendees through the event.
Jacob Biber sues Sian Mary Zigler claiming fraud and home stead set offs, seeks possession of farm premises and rent profits, with damages for withheld access. The filing notes a 1904 homestead settlement and a later administrator sale, urging a court order and a way of necessity.
TiuF Lawbrigger of 3 Urrville bought two high quality monkeys abroad for 51 Toey each. The two primates, about five feet tall and walking erect, traveled from a foreign zoo to New York. One died of pneumonia and the other followed the next day, leaving him heartbroken over the loss of his fine animals.
The 1000 dollar saloon license bill passes the Senate amid a raucous vote with Van Over opposing and Wertz voting against in Worcester. Cleveland favorite Williams faces abuse for backing the measure while Espy and Van Over threaten him, leading to a volatile desk confrontation and misattributed party lines in the Enquirer report.
The Aiken bill, approved by the Ohio Senate, will soon become law and reduce saloon numbers in Wayne County. Wayne County Pike Township voted for saloons in a past election, but the $1000 license law likely keeps support low. Doylestown, Orrville, and Wooster face reductions as the new tax takes effect, with only six or seven saloons expected countywide.
John Bowera Jr has sold his East Liberty street shop to Frank Gray formerly of Wilson Leies on West Liberty street. Gray is a skilled workman and will likely keep old customers and attract new ones. He took charge Monday. Bowers remains undecided about his plans and may leave the city.
Adam Ligier, a Wayne County plasterer, fell Wednesday evening breaking fingers but avoiding serious damage. He will be unable to work for some time. The text also contains vintage ads touting kidney cures and digestive aids with testimonials and product names.
For the last three years Yocums Business Schools held Local Contests at each location. On Friday March 30 the Wooster event named prize winners across classes including Shorthand and Bookkeeping with top finishes for John Wapdor Ola Levers Eflis Long Harrison Bricker Clifford Babi Winnie Siler Alex Morrison Ray Fair Beulah Hough Frank Johnson Edwin Plory Katherine Shyder Clarence Mulhollan Beulah Hough Winnie Sigler Merle Herman and Alex Morrison.
Marjory Krieble six months old died after becoming entangled in bed clothes while her mother attended to household duties. The death is ruled accidental and saddened the family, with the infant described as a bright little girl.
Petr Graber aged years and 20 days died at midnight Friday night at Kiahowe No 35 Pittsburgh avenue after nearly thirty years as an invalid tour. A Paint Township resident for many years, he spent his last years in Wooster. Survived by wife Mrs Graber. Funeral from the chapel at 2 p m Monday with interment in Wooster cemetery.
A Friday gathering at No 9 school house drew many householders despite poor roads. After lunch the audience heard a elevating program by the scholars and a centralization discussion by Messrs Spangler Wolgamott and Heim. commendable attendance and perfect attendance noted for Maude Siebert and Mary Campbell.
The Uv D &th Regt draws large attendance for Monday inspection. About 30 Powe ra were present, more than any prior year, as citizens watched drilling and efficiency. Capt Parrott and Capt Bush led officers, with Col Vollrath and Major Fterlach attending. The rating reached 0 percent, and praise was given for turnout and readiness.
Marebh v9 notes Mrs Bardon is 18 and very ill with rheumatism but shows slight improvement. The item lists community movements include Little Mary Boyles returning home from a four week visit with grandparents in Wooster and various local residents moving or visiting. It mentions Ethel Switzer visiting brother David Switzer near Perrie and other neighborhood updates. The school reopened after a one week illness of the teacher Mr Wolgamot and an evening service led by Mr Hayman.
Mrs Clark bought the late Allen Clark properties at an administrator's sale held at noon Saturday. The Fredrick store room, the Laubach & Boyd room, and other business blocks sold for 23,333 dollars, above the appraised value of 21,900 dollars. Only Mrs Clark bid on the parcels, with initial offers from Jacob Fredrick and others before bids narrowed to two bidders.
Mrs James Feightner reports her six Wyandotte hens laid sixty eggs over the past thirteen days after starting November first. The hens have produced an estimated cumulative egg count totaling six pounds of eggs per day, marking a notable period of steady output.
A Wooster resident Nelson Wells reports using Doans Kidney Pills since 1896 with a permanent return to health. He asserts no need for other kidney medicines and endorses the remedy as permanently effective. Foster Milburn Co sells the pills for 50 cents. remember the name Doans.
An advertisement for a free educational wall chart set from the Enquirer Company Cincinnati Ohio. It includes multiple maps such as a new Ohio map with governors portraits Panama canal area Russia War district world map and world rulers. It offers free chart to Enquirer subscribers and urges agents to solicit orders. The offer price is two dollars for a yearly subscription or renewal.
Local sales annonce speculative note about RIFFIS and FORTNEY offering a specialty lunch counter sale in Raleigh. Mentions purest goods and family physician advised items. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR but indicates a retail promotion by two agents for Raleigh area.
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