Wooster Defeats WUP in Tri-State Debate at Wooster
Wooster University hosted a Tri State Debate against the Western University of Pennsylvania with Ohio Pennsylvania and West Virginia represented. The question was should the US Government regulate interstate commerce firms. Wooster won the debate on the negative or affirmative side depending on venue, with judges and audience applauding, though the final word came after delays via long distance call.
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Wooster University
fHopie
Baptist Church
Western University of Pennsylvania
Wooster
Tri- State
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
United States
Clinton Laughlin
R. D. Wigert
A. O. Caldwell
U P
McCrory
E. V DuBoia
Methodist Church
J. McClerran
E. A. Morton
R. D. Wingert
R. L Vann
O Caldwell
W B
R L. Vann
Caldwell
E. A Morton
Laughlin
Messrs
Wingert
Geo B. Caldwell
Wheeling
W. Va
Temple
W and J College
Washington
Hammond
O. C . Columbus
Tha Tecigian
Thankeall
Mornaytown
West
Surprise Wooster Wedding Unfolds Amid Hidden Plans
A quiet wedding in Wooster surprised Minnie Laer and friends on a Tuesday evening. Mrs Gott Det Laper hosted at Sprite Street as Rev Frederick H Graeper led the ceremony. Guests enjoyed an elaborate supper, and gifts poured in from church friends and the Young People’s group. Mr and Mrs Ferkenterg depart Thursday for Wisconsin to meet relatives and celebrate further. The couple’s long acquaintance began when Mrs Eschenberg visited a sister there, and many local friends extend best wishes.
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Minnie Laer
Wooster
Ani
Gott
Rey Frederick H Graeper
Grewae
William Eechenberg
Voip
Ferkenterg
Wisconsin
Eschenberg
Lorz
Florist Plant Hedge Improves Grounds at Pennsylvania Lines
A florist crew planted a hedge along the front plot as part of improvements with bloom bearing vines and other plants. Carpenters completed a mail catching platform section near the crossing to prevent mail from be thrown from westbound trains.
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Pennsylvania
Ceater Dept
Wooster-Wayne Oil stockholders hail new well near Congress
Wooster residents owning Wooster-Wayne Oil holdings rejoice at a newly completed well in Lodi with forty feet of pay sand. Vermillion Oil & Gas Co representatives locating another well near Congress on the Stanley farm, one mile north of Congress, aiming to spread production. Northwest Ohio fields show three new deep sand wells in Richland county and another in Ashland county. overall Ohio well output averages rise to about two thirds more than the prior week.
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Wooster
Wooster-Wayne Oil
Lodi
Richardson Farm
W A. Fike
Mt. Vernon
Charles Bloomabel4
Mansfeld
J B. Westner
Hardfield City
Ind
Vermillion Oil & Gas Co
Copgrees
Wamed Company
Stanley Farm
Congress
Jeromeville
Ohio
Richland County
Ashland County
Frank Fletcher Dies After Tuberculosis Long Illness
Frank Fletcher died Saturday morning at 8 80?4 near, from tuberculosis of the bowels after long illness. Funeral held Monday from the house on West Lartill street. Interment in Wooster cemetery. He was born in Wooster and would have turned 37 in May. A noted baseball pitcher for the D Nices, he remained popular in the city. Survived by a son, a daughter, parents, and two brothers Charles of Wooster and Paul of Freedom, Pa. A former member of Cu Dstth Regt, a firing squad will honor with customary volleys.
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Frank Fletcher
Mother Shore
Big Father
D. “ Fletcher
West Lartill Street
Wooster Cemetery
Mr . Fletcher
Wooster
Mr Fletcher
Old D'Nices
Amatuer
Fletcher
Bail Gaughter
Heteny
Beades
Charles Fletcher
Wobster
Paul Fletcher
Freedom
Asgu
Nunterel Ag
Cu Dstth Regt
GO N. A
M R. Limb
Park for School Boys Movement to Improve Ball Diamond
Movement to improve the ball diamond at the high school. Superintendent Haupet and the Board of Education plan improvements to allow boys to play ball without long trips to the fair grounds. The plan aims to reduce time wasted traveling and provide healthier athletic exercise for students with work at home.
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Haupet
Board of
Educatidh
T Sitatep
High Echoul
Duchy
Tigh -Cheel
Boyd
Imauria
Fell Through a Bridge Incident Report
Henry Bebout and a city acquaintance drove Friday night when their vehicle went through a broken bridge. They were soaked and the car suffered damage as the pair escaped the water with a troubling, wet experience.
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Henry Bebout
Tells by Their Sleep in Child Illness
A mother notes signs of cold in children and how Scott's Emulsion helps. She observes night sweats and heavy breathing, then relief after starting the remedy, claiming it quickly ends illness and restores peaceful rest. The suggestion promotes Scott's Emulsion as a preventive aid for child weakness.
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Ming
Scott
Foul Murder at Orrville Shocks Community
Thomas Dye a 17 year old Orrville resident was found shot near Wheeling and Lake Erie tracks Friday morning after being seen alive Thursday night in town. Officials suspect robbery as the motive. three suspicious men fled the area after wandering the yards. County commissioners discussed a $500 reward and planned legal steps at a Monday meeting.
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Orrville
Thomas
Joseph Dye
Thomas Dye
Sylvester Mings
Wheeling
Lake Erie
Minks
Tom McLowrey
Stanaberry & Naftzger
Marshal Druanal
Urrville
Cleveland
Tom
Stratford Society Notes and Local Moves at Bloomington
Rev J A Gardiner of Lawrenceburg California buys the Wallace property at Bloomington and plans Leesruty repairs before his family moves in. Dr F Scovel, recently confined to his bone ty liveness, learns he can hear with one ear. Helen Van Tilburg resumes studies after returning to Kra school last fall. Supt A Smith of Burbank prepares to enter the University for special work near the end of the current school year.
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J A. Gardiner
Lawrnceburg
Calif
Wallace
Bloomington
F Scovel
Scovel
Cleveland
Woosterites in Naples Scene In Capri Bay
Mr Vesuvius and Mrs Grosscup, once residents of Wooster, are mentioned in Naples near Capri. Miss Delie Coffey and her sister left Wooster months ago for health reasons and are now tied to Capri. The Coffey family, including their father Robert Coffey, are noted Wooster figures.
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Vesuvius
Naples
Delie Coffey
Child Injured by Nail in Head at South Grant
Reported accident involves Pearl Meas of South Grant retreat seeking help after a nail pierced a young girl's head. A physician was needed to extract the nail as the child suffered a serious head injury and the top of the head was broken.
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Little Goldie
Pearl Me
South Grant
Beng
Lee
Gunil
Bricker Sale Noted by Wayne in Today's Rater Ad
A brief Wayne town notice records Bricker as the advertiser in today’s Raters Ad. Details are sparse in the legible segment, with no further context on items or deadlines.
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Wayne
Bricker
Secretary Laylin on county commission terms in 1907
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports Secretary of State Laylin says county commissioners must be elected next fall to replace those with terms expiring in September 1907. It notes doubt about commissioners with terms expiring in September 1908 and cites Senator Williams asserting an extension to December 1, 1908. The piece suggests courts may be needed to resolve the issue.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Laylin
Williams
Aged Father Nathan W. Smith Dies After Paralysis
Nathan W. Smith born 1827 on a farm near Apple Creek died Saturday at the home of his son in law Charles H Pressler West Larwill Street after paralysis. Funeral 2 p m Monday with interment in Wooster cemetery. Survived by wife and children Benton Ambrose Elmer Lee James Mrs Philip Wile Mrs F Srephard Mrs H A Priet and Mrs C H Pressler Wooster.
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Nathan W. Smith
Charles H Pressler
West Larwill
Wooster
Apple Creek
California
Smith
Plain Township
Benton
Ambrose
Elmer
Lee
James Smith
Philip Wile
F Srephard
Bellevue
H A. Priet
Wife of Orrville physician seeks divorce decree
In Orrville, the divorce case of Dr Albert A. Brooke versus Isabella Brooks advanced in Common Pleas Court. The petition accused wilful absence. Mrs Brooks countered with cross-claims. Dr Brooke did not contest. the court granted the decree to Mrs Brooks. They wed about 24 years ago and have an adult son. George Starn represented Mrs Brooks.
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Albert A. Brooke
Isaballa Brooks
Orrville
Common Pleas Court
Brooks
Oil Drilling Expected in Wayne County This Spring
Wooster oil men reaffirm in The Republican their belief of vigorous oil activity in Wayne county this spring and summer. A local enthusiast told a Republican reporter that extensive drilling is imminent with a well to strike between 4,000 and 8,300 feet, though in some areas oil may be found at shallower depths.
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Wooster
Wayne County
Father Died in China Warms Student’s Call Home
Q. O. Chen, a Chinese student at the University, learned Tuesday that his father had died in China. He immediately informed his father’s friends in Was ter to look after his mother and his two young children left behind.
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O. Chen
China
Chen
bin Wie
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Ends Pains and Sores Case
Deviled Island torture comparison aside, a Ky man claims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured piles after a short treatment. The testimonial credits the product for relief from wounds burns and sores and notes the salve is available at Laubach Buyds druggists.
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Bucklen
Irnica Salvd
L S Napier
Bugles
Laubach & Buyds
Druggis S. Tsk
E. R Mutford
Hus
Andry
Warnsboro
Laubach & Boyes
Rheumatic Cure Endorsed By Geneva Woman
A Geneva woman from Unis sa,s Crocker’s Rheumatic Cure reports lifelong rheumatism relief after taking one and a half 500 Dodties of Crocker’s Rheumatic Cure. Certification dated Jan 5, 1906. Sold by W. A. Wilson.
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Geneva
Unis
Crocker
W. A. Wilson
Kidney Trouble Warns of Fatal Danger
An insidious disease, kidney trouble may strike quietly before the victim realizes the danger. Take Foley's Kidney Cure at the first sign of trouble. irregularities can be corrected and Bright's disease or diabetes may be prevented, advised by Chas E. Bixler and Laubach & Boyd.
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Foley
Bright
Chas E.bixlér
Laubach & Boyd Tisk
Folk and Stone at Missouri Democratic banquet in Kansas City
In Kansas City on April 14 five hundred Missouri Democrats gathered at the Midland hotel to honor Thomas Jefferson's birthday. Governor Folk and United States Senator Brake spoke on party platforms, cand idates, and opposing special privileges while Senator Stone attacked the Roosevelt administration as weak and vainglorious. Also from New York the R G Dun weekly trade review notes money stringency but ongoing progress, with strong manufacturing and retail activity, high pig iron output, brisk footwear shipments, and rail earnings up 81 percent from last year.
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Kansas City
Midland
Missouri State Demcratic Press Association
Thomas Jefferson
Folk
United States
Brake
Stone
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
R. G Dun & Company
Review of Trade
Boston
Governor General James F. Smith Arrives for Rest in San Francisco
James F. Smith, governor general of the Philippines and former colonel of the First California Volunteers, arrived by steamer Mongola for a nine month rest. He was welcomed by Mayor Benn and city officials and escorted to quarters at the Palace Hotel after disembarking.
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San Francisco
James F. Smith
The
Philippines
Islands
California Volunteers
Yeying
Benn
Yaniitare
Esha Sen
Citizens’ Reception Committee
Sanding
Palace Hotel
Hoppe defeats Morningstar in 18-2 title match
Willie Hoppe the 18-1 billiards champion from New York defeated Ora Morningstar 600 to 207 in the international 18-2 tournament finishing in the twenty sixth inning. His best run was 105 in the twelfth inning showcasing masterly shot making.
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Willie Hoppe
New York
Ora Morningstar
Hoppe
Warning on Genuine Fo ey's Honey and Tar Product
Public notice warns against imitations of Fo ey's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds. It states only the genuine yellow package contains no opiates and is safe and effective.
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Bixler
Laub Boy
Avoiding Appendicitis with Laxative Claim
An old advertisement links appendicitis risk to habitual constipation and promotes Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a mild remedy. The copy claims the syrup relieves indigestion and cleanses the bowels, asserting it does not nauseate or gripe and excludes substitutes.
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Orino
Chas E
Bixler
Latbath
Boyd
Funeral for George Shaffer in Wooster area
The funeral for George Shaffer occurred Saturday from the South Bever Street home conducted by Rev. F. H. Graeper. Interment was at Wooster Cemetery. In Big Prairie, Lee, 32, died after falling from a tree while trimming it. He is survived by wife and a 3 year old son. Lee had moved to the farm recently and was a popular local citizen.
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George Shaffer
South Bever Street
F. H. Graeper
Mises Diehl
George Fieher
John Schad
Philip Bogner
Willam Moore
Albert Gerlach
George Kettler
Wooster
Booes
Big Prairie
Mr. Lee
Big Prarie
Anto
Remarkable experiments on the stomach and tonics
A long excerpts reviews Horace Fletcher's dietary ideas urging reduced intake and thorough mastication to combat indigestion. It extols natural stomach preparation, highlights native roots like Golden Seal and Black Cherrybark, and praises Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery using glycerine extraction. It cites medical authorities and promotes combined use with Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for constipation.
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DR. V
Horace Fletcher
Grace Fletcher
Glad- Atone
Fletcher
Yale
Cambridge
United States Army
Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Roberts Bartholow
Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphi
Grover. Coe
M. D
New York
KR. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N.Y
Rae
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