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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1907
Page
4
A lively note urges Wooster businessmen, many young, to unite and push a communal revival. The piece praises local merchants for resilience, forecasts economic uplift, and mentions political chatter about presidential candidates, including Fairbanks and Roosevelt, with town events and local exploits sprinkled through the column.
The Wooster Republican argues against Wooster’s failure to save the Gerstenslager factory. It warns that closing the glass works would halt progress, dampen civic spirit, and stall the town’s heart. The piece exhorts readers to back the plant, promising renewed strides and shared prosperity if people stay firm.
American officers of high rank and others praise Peruna as a remedy for grip and dyspepsia. Letters from Col. Chas W Bowman and Brig. Gen. Hartman’s circle claim relief from colds, fatigue, and stomach issues, urging continued use and recommending it to friends and family.
Weather talk and small town updates mix with April showers caution. Names like Barbank, Overton, New Philadelphia, and Hill Lop appear along with visits from Bert Bevington and family. Sunday school at Hill Lop reorganized with officers George Howey, Jerome Miller, Dora Vanover, and others announced.
Brigadier General D T Kirby of Washington writes to endorse the Peruna catarrh remedy. He states his age and reports having used the product with good results and recommends it to others afflicted by catarrh.
Rear Admiral Hiehbern of the U S Navy in Washington D C writes that after using Peruna for a short period he cheerfully recommends the remedy to anyone in need of an invigorating tonic.
General A. M. Legg in Washington endorses Peruna as an affordable remedy that helped him recover from deafness due to catarrh. He urges ill and ailing friends to try it and to advise others, noting his own experience as evidence and describing Peruna as effective in many cures.
Washington DC writer Gen W W Jutfield endorses Perunna as valuable medicine for stomach catarrh and digestive upsets. He says he uses it in his family and recommends it to those needing prompt relief.
Obituary notes Dr Garver's death after a protracted illness on a Sunday morning. The article records family details including widow, children Abas Smith and others, and mentions a move to Weslapaville. It lists village residents with visits, marriages, church services, and community events reflecting local life and demography.
A Thursday fire at Harvey Carson's home caused extensive damage. Neighbors aided by using a phone to summon help, saving parts of the structure while most furniture was tied up in the blaze. Insurance coverage will handle the loss.
A memorial notice honors a devoted Sabbath school worker, detailing her faithful service, bereavement messages, and faith in the afterlife. It records tender sympathies from the Langell, Sidule, and Rahe families, notes a copy for the family, and specifies placement on the school record and newspaper publication. The language emphasizes comfort through faith and the hope of eternal home.
Gen. A. T. Hawley of Washington and Brig. Gen. J. Floyd King report Peruna beneficial for kidney trouble and coughs. They state confidence it will meet its claimed uses. Readers seeking guidance on Teruna should write to Dr. Hartman, president of the Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus, Ohio.
Boxes positioned along the public square on Monday morning aim to collect waste and paper. Citizens urged to use the receptacles to keep the city clean and attractive as additional boxes and service awards are planned in time.
The operadora offer delaying Rudy mine operations until next September caused disappointment. The Toit pool room sold to Jae B Slee. Joliff began work in Orrville. High school commencement set for May 24 with a dozen in the class. A horse belonging to David Gardner threw him and demolished his Central house. Dr David Hawk’s house east of town destroyed by a fire caused by a defective fuse. Rev J V Findlay, newly elected Presbyterian pastor, preached Sunday and will be installed soon.
The notice advertises government land along new railroad lines toward Dakota homestead settlements with special low rate tickets and free booklet. It urges readers to investigate opportunities, promising accessible options and soliciting inquiries via a Chicago address.
April news from Burbank reports Mrs Geo A Smith returning with her children Willard and Carrie from Plymouth and Shilo. A number of town moves occurred with Wilson to Canton and Bile Ev into his former home. J J Sprig and Barnhart changed residences. Frank Rokhes bought Mise Sarabuterie’s water stretch property and plans May possession.
A Washington DC correspondent and several prominent men from Wisconsin Texas and Colorado recount health improvements from Peruna disease remedy. Hon George W Honey UVA chaplain and Ex QMG of Texas AR endorse its efficacy while Captain Nelson and James J Osborn share personal relief from rheumatism fatigue and digestive issues after using the tonic.
Markets by Telegraphs report Wooster stock exchange today with grain and commodity prices. Wheat May 763 July 78% corn May 405 July 46 oats May 425 July day. Butter 26c per lb, eggs per dozen 10c, lard 9c per lb. Wheat 72c per bushel four per barrel $4.00 rye 50c, oats 8d5c, barley 45c, clover seed $7, hay $12-$13, wool unwashed medium 27-28c, fine 28c.
Market reports show cattle and hog prices across cities including Chicago Pittsburg and Cleveland with steers and heifers trading from around 2.75 to 6.70 per hundredweight. Sheep and lambs, calves, and feeders display varied quotes, while oats and wheat futures are listed for regional delivery. Prices reflect common stock categories and export quotes in a dense, OCR-heavy inventory segment.
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