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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1907

Page

3

Farmers control runaway auto wreck near Millersburg

A posse of farmers from Millersburg and nearby towns seized an automobile driven by Jil Coffey and Lloyd Gardner after a runaway caused damage to Fred Johnston’s load of household goods. Mayor Hamilton and Marabel Murphy mediated. Coffey paid damages and the party proceeded to Bellefontaine.

Maryaville Ohio Millersburg Jil Coffey Wooster Fry's Orth Colubus Columbus Chemical Co T. A. Coffey Chautier Lloyd Gardner Fred Johnston Johnston Marabel —Murphy Hamilton Coffey Bellefontaine

Doing Business Again After Illness in Treadwell NY

A. A. Chris holm of Treadwell New York recounts severe indigestion nervousness and debility before trying Electric Bitters. He credits the remedy with restoring his health enabling him to resume business as before. Guaranteed by S B Boyd & Co. druggist at 50 cents.

A. A. Chrisholm Treadwell N. Y S. 3. Boyd & Co

Plain township trustees warn farmers about road debris

The trustees of Plain township warn farmers and residents not to throw heavy debris or other refuse into roads during plowing. They state violators will be held responsible for removing the debris and any road damage. Signed by WM. Kuhn and MM. Rouch, trustees.

S.S.S THE Swift Specific CO Atlanta Plain Township WM. Kuhn Rouch Trustees Plain Township

Prosperous West offers free homestead land in South Dakota

Government land along new lines of The Chicago & North-Western Ry. invites free homestead settlement in South Dakota. Special low rate tickets from Chicago on the first and third Tuesday monthly with corresponding rates from points east. For free booklets and maps, advertise to V, Chicago & North-Western Av., Chicago.

Chicago & North-Western South Dakota Chicago Polnta Department V Chicago & M North-Western Av Ill

Plan to reassemble Wooster Trolley League outlined

J Wilson, general passenger agent of Cleveland & Southwestern Traction Co, plans to reorganize the Trolley League and visit Wooster to talk with fans. He envisions a four team league with Lorain Elyria Medina and Wooster in action. A meeting to reorganize the Wooster Athletic Association is set for next week as the schedule aims to start about June 1. Birmingham losses and player news are noted alongside other area teams.

Cleveland & Southwestern Traction Co Wooster Seethall Woileon Lane Lora Jyria Medina Wilson Lorain Elyria Médina Wooster Athetic Association Wileon Ia Birmingham Nashville Wilhelm Forey Alcock Abort Asema Hie Meridan Orrville Creston Congress

Allcock’s Plasters Endure Sixty Years Of Use

Sixty years of Allcock's Plasters prove their durability and efficacy against imitators. The product is endorsed by medical authorities and millions of patients who rely on the trusted remedy.

Allcock Allcock’s Atlcook

Phillip Miller elected trustee at Given Port meeting

Comrade Philip Miller was elected as trustee of the Post at a Given Port meeting to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Comrade J. C. Hall. The Republican notes the sweep subscribe drive.

Philip Miller J. C. Hall

Wooster Chapter Initiation Marks Eastern Star Event

The April 12 ceremony instituted Wooster chapter of the Eastern Star with Orrville chapter officers and about 60 Sta members assisting. Thirty-two initiates enjoyed a refined ceremony reflecting credit on Orrville, as new Wooster officers were praised and new leadership welcomed.

Wooster Eastern Star Orrville Sta Memb Cora Frazer P. Willaman Maggie Fehrenbaugh Maude Wirth Lola Horat Virta Sheppard Blair Ecke Loretta Breneman Adam Mame Wyre Ruth Minnie Gaffner Eather Rose Marthy Martha Anna Willaman Electa Mmairi Marie Brenneman Rebecca MclIntyre A. L. Marty Sentinel Visltors Jas EB. Waite Lodi Mies Julia Schempp Arthur Morrow Seville J. L. Pippitt Harmony Chapter Creatine

Banquet Complements For New Chapter In Orrville

The ladies of the banquet committee led by Mrs. E Wertz impressed with meticulous table settings and a graceful hall. Visitors from Orrville departed amid thanks and warm wishes as the new chapter was formally instituted with officers announced later including Mrs George J Schwartz worthy matron and L R Kramer worthy patron.

Olivery Ofbra George J. Schwartz L. R. Kramer E. 8. Wertz Aire K. R. Kramer Aira Walter D. Fossa John H. Roland

Thaw Verdict Dissatisfies Wooster Citizens

Wooster residents express disappointment as the jury Convicts Thaw despite strong defense. Lawyers credit Delmas Jerome and Justice Fitzgerald for influencing the outcome with arguments on unwritten law insanity and public safety. The crowd finds the verdict not a clear release of Thaw.

Jerome Fitzgerald Del Wooster

New Stamps April 15 for Jamestown Commemoration

Post offices nationwide begin selling a Jamestown founding commemorative series on April 15. The 1 cent stamp features Capt. Smith, the 2 cent shows the landing of the adventurers at Jamestown in 1570, and the 6 cent stamp depicts Pocahontas in an oval frame.

Jamestown Capt. Smith

Lovett Loses Bid to Avoid $900 Obligation

In a United States court a suit by C. M. Lovett as bondman for L. P. Obliger, executor of the Larwill estate, failed to relieve Lovett from paying $900. He claimed the funds were used to purchase telephone stock and secure cash, but the court ruled against him and Lovett was required to pay.

Nations Bank United States C. M. Lovett Bondaman L. P. Obliger Lovett

Decoration Day Call in Wooster Posts Decides Quiet Observance

Post 4smetter directs a Decoration Day program per orders from Department Commander Harman. Citizens are urged to decorate graves of veterans and sailors, honor naval dead, and remember unmarked graves as a teaching for future generations. Divines will lead services on Memorial Sunday, May 26, and patriotic sermons will honor deceased comrades.

Wiven Post Wooster Srecso Hbveitern Ceomsy Korze Harman Larcaster Harman Taringa Circat Conrade T T. Smith Degaermnan Eeees Syrnes - Legnveta Latera Pourvicés

Error in Notice Delays Juror Service for April Term

An error requires jurors summoned for the April term of courts of common pleas to be served again. The grand jury date is May 6 and the petit jury date is May 19, with sheriff Caskey and deputies issuing new summons to each juror due to the incorrect dates previously sent.

Courts of Common Petit Jary Pha Caskey Mons

Bechtel Alcock Succeeds In New York Music Career

Bechtel Alcock, now in New York City, reports steady progress in music. He secured a good position in the Mt Morris Baptist Church choir on Fifth Avenue, performed at a Waldorf Astoria concert, and received flattering reception. He was offered a singing post nearby and passed entrance exams for the Metropolitan School for Opera, to begin October 1.

Bachtal Alcock New Ong sHe Ranch N. J Alcock Metropolitan School For Opera

Methodist Officials Chosen At Sunday School Board Meeting

At a meeting of the Sunday school board of the Methodist Episcopal church Ray Pickreton was elected assistant superintendent to replace ten Spangler who has moved away At a business meeting of the Epworth League held last Wednesday evening the following officers were elected Frank Herman as President Miss Emma Terr as first vice president Miss Erta Crebbe as second vice president Miss Rona Meat es front vice president Mica Margare ooner as secretary These officers were elected for one year beginning May 1st

The Methodist Episcopal Church Ray Pickreton Ten Spangler Epworth League Frank Herman Emma Terr Erta Crebbe Rona Meates Mica Margare Ooner Wigibs Kable

Sophomores Triumph Over Seniors In Afternoon Match

The sophomores defeated the seniors 6 to 0 in a Thursday afternoon game at the big school. Batteries were Shellenberger and Metcalf for the seniors, Firestone and Vanover for the sophomores. On Friday afternoon the seniors faced the juniors, who expected an easy win.

Shellenberger Metcalf Eophomores Firestone Vanover

Women urged to guard health with Dr Williams Pink Pills

An advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as vital for women approaching forty, claiming they strengthen the system, restore appetite, and tone organs to prevent breakdown. It features testimonials from Abs Mrs J McDaniel and D. Wrightham praising renewed health after using the pills, with pricing and mail-order details.

Ron Tigo Willams Pink Pitts Williams Poe Dr. William Medicine Company Bemenertsay

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