18 Apr 1900
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1900
Page
1
Mrs W Y Landis of East Liberty street endorses Doan’s Ointment as a prompt cure for eczema after other remedies failed Zimmerman Co’s drug store sells it for 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents Remember the same Doan’s and take no other.
A stream of era commentary touches Vermont Democrats backing Bryan and expanding influence. The piece riffs on Dewey and British policy while noting campaign pressures in Ohio and national politics, including mentions of Ma Kink and a new Republican paper. It portrays a turbulent political moment with editorial speculation and character sketches.
Jones of Heyaya the freight fame now possesses new avenues to liquidate assets following a recent fortune in Joplut Missouri. He consolidates lead and ZLbTMM property into his holdings as part of the expansion.
Delegates from Wayne county met Saturday in a well behaved Republican convention to select delegates and alternates for State Congressional and Judicial conventions. M L Smyser chaired with Dee W Funck temporary chairman and Hervey Hubbell secretary. Committees named, reports adopted, and calls issued for June 2 meeting in Wooster to finalize county executive and ticket choices.
Marshal Latimer arrested Curtis Maxwell in Creston on a charge of assault with intent to kill after a warrant sworn by L A Bonewell. Maxwell, manager of the telephone exchange, posted $100 bail and waived examination. The incident followed an on street meeting with Mrs Maxwell.
The readable fragment mentions a local event with people named Lasies Cah and Sis, noting clothing and a dance. Details are sparse but imply a social gathering with attire and music, typical of a community notice in a rural area.
At the Wellington convention on April 1 the 1160th ballot showed Kerr 9 votes Jobsson 7 Barry 24 McElroy 38 and end of ballot not yet in sight. Adjournment to 180 p m followed with no choice and the session paused until May 17 to name a candidate.
The jury ruled that the will of John Maurer is not the valid last will. In the prior case against Austen, the jury awarded the plaintiff 1137.77 after a 980 note. Judge Frank Taggart presided for the defendants and Judge Eason discharged the jurors after trials concluded.
The Central Ohio Poultry Pigeon and Pet Stock Association set new dates for the annual show to December 3 4 5 6 7 and 140. All accounts and premiums due from the last exhibition are paid, leaving a $30 surplus with the treasurer. Officials include President S G Case Millbrook. Vice Presidents F Schott New Pittsburg Julio Cutter Holmesville Allen Rehm Burton City. Secretary W A Lott Wooster. Treasurer A L Sayers Wooster. Executive Committee Edward Snasely P U Rice Harry Palmer Wooster G W Ryall John A Keister Millbrook. Superintendent Samuel Kready Wooster. Charles McClare New London engaged as judge.
A morning wedding at the probate office draws praise for Judge I. L. Adair and clerks as many licenses are issued. Bride Miss Elizabeth Mutters of Doylestown and groom Mr. Hutter receive a carved marriage certificate. Reverend S Ezra Neirk officiated in a scene likened to Adair’s Gretna Green.
Instructional notice outlines strict registration requirements for letters, envelopes, addresses, postage and registry fees. Carriers must deny unready letters and issue receipts for prepaid items, with post offices indemnified for losses up to the stated limit.
Victims suffer stomach, liver, and kidney troubles and general rundown. J W Gandner of Idaville endorses Electric bitters as a remedy, claiming renewed strength and appetite. Sold at Lau bach and Boyd's drug store for 50 cents per bottle with guarantee.
Fragmented ad copy details Washburn-Wrnsby No. 1 Northern Hard Wheat Flour sale for 30 days in Wooster Ohio and a money refund guarantee. It also includes medical remedy testimonials for Foley's Kidney Cure and various patent medicines promising cures for constipation, stomach issues, piles, burns, sprains, and other ailments with scattered brand names and endorsements.
A four story brick block occupied by Armstrong McKelvess Co wholesale paint dealers collapsed this morning during remodeling. Several workmen and customers were buried. multiple fatalities and injuries reported. City Board of Education met Tuesday evening and ordered Clerk Markley to prepare an advertisement seeking bids for the second ward school house election, to be reviewed at the next board meeting.
County Commissioners Miller Ram sey and Cutter and County Surveyor H Mowery visited Chi ewe township to sell excavation work for gounts ditch. Around two dozen bidders appeared, four from Indiana. Commissioners concluded bidders formed a combination and adjourned without awarding the contract. Estimated total cost 502590. Brumbaugh Brothers of Elkhart Indiana favored by steam dredge for the job. The article notes a Civil War injury to G. steadman of Newark Michigan and includes an unrelated drug advertisement ending with “d23 kik.”
The Doylestown Journal reports burglars raided the J Huffman Co store on a Friday night last week and stole about 850 worth of boots and shoes. They unlocked the front door, caused damage, and fled with a 720 cash register later found minus currency in a berry bag at A Shultz's residence.
Miss Sadie M. King of Orrville dies after a long illness at age 26 years 2 days with deep religious culture. Funeral held Tuesday. Charles F. Mish of Orrville dies April 5 after a lingering illness aged 27 years 10 months 2 days. He was a clerk to the freight office of the P. F. W & C for years. Funeral Tuesday afternoon.
J. I. Farrington of Constanta New York says he suffered kidney disease with severe back pains for years. After using Foley's Kidney Cure he was cured by one bottle and now recommends it to friends. The ad cites Laubach Boyd and Zimmerman Co as distributors.
A testimonial from a Treas Ohio resident reports severe rheumatism relief after using Chamberlain Pain Balm. He followed a druggist recommendation, bought a bottle, and was soon free of pain. He endorses it to friends as the best remedy for muscular rheumatism available, sold by Laubach Boyd on the square.
Ex County Clerk D W Musselman leases basement of the new brick block behind the D Nice store as a warehouse for butter and egg business and will have the team ready by week’s end. Also note advertising for Choroberlain’s Pain Balm claims relief and quick cures for various ailments.
The Mansfield Shield reports William F. Tyler died after seven weeks of illness at 75, leaving children Dexter Tyler of Wooster, Mrs Warren Laird, and Mrs Clarence Hoover of Mansfield, with his wife deceased four years earlier. The notice notes Tyler as a longtime Mansfield resident. Also mentioned is Les Jonss Wiley, about 50, a Cal A Wiley brother, who died in St. Louis, and whose body is expected to reach Wooster for interment at Reedsburg beside his parents.
The advertisement touts Dr King New Life Pills as the busiest mightiest remedy curing weakness and fatigue, sold for 25 cents per box by Laubach and Boyd. It cites a testimonial from Thos W Carter of Ashboro NC claiming Foley's Kidney Cure cured kidney trouble and praises Hannes Salve as highly effective for sores and boils.
Marriage licenses list Christian Butzer and Elizabeth Mat hers of Doylestown Edwin M Weaver of New River and Jennie L Raubenault of township. Also includes stray ad-like text about mothers and a controversial patent medicine claim.
Real estate records list deeds and quitclaims in Wayne County. Items include warrants deeds from Nuss to Amiet for Applecreek lot, administrator’s deeds in Shreve and Franklin township, several warranty deeds for parcels in Plain, Mohican, Canaan, Chester and Blakeleyville townships, and quit-claims to and from multiple parties with values ranging from 520 to 9000 dollars.
Bystanders on the south platform near the Pennsylvania depot watched a boy fall between an east bound freight train and the platform. The train moved quickly but the boy avoided the wheels, crawled to the platform, rose, and walked away uninjured.
Mation Rooke of 1658 Milwaukee Avenue reports a severe cold kept him awake at night and hindered daytime work. After trying Chamberlain's Cough Remedy via a milliner, he bought it for himself and saw rapid improvement. Sold by Laubach and Boyd on the Square. Burdock Blood Hitters advertised for eruptions and skin issues.
The Canton Repository reports a home wedding at 434 Wet Third Street where Laura Elizabeth Coe and Addison Craig Lyon of Doylestown wed in a midweek ceremony conducted by Rev. O B Milligan. Ada Isselman led a Mendelssohn march, a formal exchange of vows, and a reception followed with numerous gifts. The bride wore Paris rose and roses were carried. The piece also notes a second wedding in Waterloo Iowa where Edna Louise Voorhees wed Emmet Dix in a quiet ring ceremony with about 31 guests and a later departure for Chicago.
New council convenes as members take oaths and elect officers. J R Merman named President, W A Mougey Vice President, W T Peckinpaugh Clerk. discussion notes railway bond case and fire department upgrades. Kinney urges retrenchment and city forgo debt through disciplined budgeting.
Edwin M. Weaver of New Hittsburg and Jednie L. Raubenault of Clinton township plan to marry Sunday at the bride’s home, marking a local Sunday wedding.
Impossible to Get Iron. The Springfield Architectural Iron Co. awarded the contract to install fire escapes on Hoover Cottage has been unable to secure iron. If iron arrives, work is expected to start soon.
A sensational 19th century style medical ad promotes Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy for kidney liver bladder and blood issues. It urges readers to mail for a trial bottle and promises a money back guarantee with emphasis on self diagnostic urine observation. The copy mentions various symptoms including back pain frequent urination and burning and offers such remedies in exchange for a trial bottle order.
Morrow's Kid-ne-oids touted for kidney and urinary disorders with claims of relief from backache nervousness and insomnia. Mrs. H W Garn of Pittsburg Avenue reports severe back pains and sleep loss improved after using the pills. Husband praises Morrow's Liverlax for constipation relief. Pills and Liverlax sold at low prices and mailed on receipt of payment. Manufactured by John Morrow & Co Springfield Ohio.
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