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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1905
Page
2
April 5 and 6 in Wooster and surrounding townships bring a mix of legal, civic, and social items. Administrators appointed in Henry Amergin’s estate. bank openings planned in Londonville. court cases on alleged misconduct and property sales proceeding. local arrests for minor offenses and public health notes amid community tasks and upcoming meetings.
A garbled OCR ad promotes a Coambertar Sanat A Paver Tab claimed to cure stomach trouble with guaranteed results. It mentions a traveling salesman, chemists, and states the pills are available in Loudgussile with a declared statewide presence. The fragment references provisional endorsements and a three week trial period but is largely unreadable.
A dispute centers on candidate selection for motormen positions with probation and competency reviews. The Cleveland and Southwestern Tractron Co employees also demand reinstating some discharged workers and voice their complaints. A meeting Friday evening generated several employee demands presented to officials Saturday morning.
Members met for the Baptist church annual meeting Wednesday evening to elect officers for the year and hear committee reports. Miss Mary Sanborn was elected president of the Luisa Society. the Home and Full Missionary Societies reported strong growth despite sickness and city business pressure.
A consolidation plan for two shorthands named The Rod Box and Darel was approved and effective. The new company will operate a paint mill on Sterat Avenue under a new name with two independent plants. Officers elected include President WoOP Carr, Vice President EC Beach, Secretary Wo Hark, Treasurer and GM T W Rua.
The document lists bills approved by the county commissioners including Andrew Butler for infirmary services, Horner for maintenance, Cg M internexes, F225 for Armstrong and Erbsen, and salaries for a prosecutor and sheriff. Additional entries cover coal, supplies, and street cleaning expenses, with multiple minor items and duplicate entries noted.
A quirky note from a local library announces acceptance of a cat as a symbol of community charm. The brief states the library intends to welcome the feline visitor as a public mascot and to promote reading events for families.
Readable segments hint at a local notice or column item with scattered proper nouns and dates. Much is unclear but mentions places and people in a community context.
Arguments set for Saturday April 15 with Captain JB Taylor and WE Veroandt in Ashland. The State of Ohio vs George I Hammond concerns alleged crookedness in Wayne county bridge dealings. Preliminary motions must be filed by Monday April 10. hearings follow Saturday April 15. If Hammond loses, Judge Campbell will schedule a speedy hearing.
Readable portions describe a once prominent resident of a city now in his eighties living in near poverty and dependence. The piece reflects on decline, loss of status, and the public’s sympathetic pity for his changed circumstances.
A large list of Wayne County real estate conveyances records transfers of properties in Wooster Sugarcreek and surrounding townships. Names include Priscila Bo RoC Flack and John Wo McCreary Bridget Stitch Boiton C Correll Jacob Swartz Elizabeth Myers and others transferring dozens of acres and lots with prices listed from 40 to 10500.
A confusing call reporting a potential fraud led officers to investigate a residence Thursday. Authorities advised residents to verify callers’ identities and avoid sharing personal information over the phone.
The Wooster bank officers Lewis Obliger and J E Zimmerman face additional charges tied to a bank scandal. Five counts allege false entries and aiding and abetting. District Attorney Sullivan says Spear’s case will be first called at the April term, with Wooster defendants to follow as docketed.
The fire department was summoned to Albert Vivis’s home on South Lever Street on Wednesday afternoon. Firefighters extinguished the blaze after considerable damage was sustained.
Ancient health belief claims humors overwhelm organs causing skin eruptions pimples boils eczema tiredness bilious turns indigestion dull headaches and many troubles. The remedy centers on cleansing the system to restore balance and health.
The advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pitts Hood's Sarsaparilla as remedies to remove humors and restore vigor. It cites personal testimony of salt rheum on hands improving after taking the remedy, claiming it drives out the humor and strengthens the body.
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