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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1908

Page

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Dr Miles Nervine promises sleep and strength relief

A testimonial ad extols Dr Miles Nervine for sleep relief and nerve rebuilding. Henry M. Smog of Underhill Vermont credits Nervine with ending two winter attacks and insomnia after trying other remedies. The Miles Medical Co offers a guarantee and druggists nationwide sell the product.

Nature Miles Nervine Henry M Underhill Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind

Locating Building Near High School Site Decided

The school board discussed placing a new public school building east of the high school to reuse the heating plant and preserve the athletic grounds. No official action was released though bond approval is anticipated, with action to follow public support. Fire escapes ordered to meet state inspector demands, with some recommendations questioned. The plan could avoid removing part of the heavy structure near the high school.

Everoll Epdile Board of Education

Ohio bill to abolish public service board faces veto

A proposal passed by the legislature would dissolve the Wooster board of public service, replacing it with a single mayor appointed member. The three current members John Nolle, R. Kramer, and Steve E. Smith would be removed. The measure awaits Governor Harris signature and the exact effective date is uncertain, likely after the current board’s terms end.

Board of Public Service Wooster Ohio John Nolle R. Kramer Steve E. Smith Harrie Harris

NO PENSION FOR BLIND IN WAYNE COUNTY

The Attorney General's opinion finds the new blind relief law constitutionally defective, likely failing the tax appropriation clause. Supreme Court previously ruled the prior law unconstitutional, cutting Wayne County needy blind from $100 yearly. The new bill allows up to $10 annually, awaiting legislative action and a relief commission appointment.

Wayne County Ieneral Kliss Supreme Court Wayne Eyson

Circus to Come Early to Wooster May 14

The Cole Brothers circus will perform in Wooster on Thursday May 14 marking an early season show. Although new to Wooster the company has years of experience and travels with twenty train cars and an extensive advertising corps. The Two Frangy of Wooster will perform a balancing and trapeze act at the fair grounds as part of the program.

Pat Wooster Cirecus Cole Brothers Aggregation Wooster Wanaways Mallows Theehon

Juvenile Delinquent Case Heard by Probate Judge Orr

In a Thursday juvenile court session Judge Orr discharged 15 year old Ben Coffman of near Smithville after a hearing. The charge of being a juvenile delinquent, filed by his father David H Coffman, prompted the inquiry. The court offered advice and urged obedience to wise, caring authorities.

Orr Ben Coffman Smithville Hous David H. Coffman Bose

Monument committee plans shaft site at Mansfeld park

To Locate Monument Lieut Mablon Roach Capt J B Taylor and John R McKinney were at Mansfield Friday as members of the monument committee for the 120th O V I A monument to be erected at Mansfeld. The group met with Sherman Heineman Park trustees to fix a site for the shaft to be placed and unveiled during the summer with other committee members.

Mablon Roach J. B. Taylor John R. McKinney Mansfield 120Th O. V. I Mansfeld 120Th Sherman Heineman Park

Dispute Over Hay Indictment Near Ford County Farm

Grand jury returned indictments including one against Lee Ory for larceny of six dollars and fifty cents worth of hay. Orr bond for appearance. Spencer, tenant on Orr’s farm, sold hay to Beeler who claims Orr took the proceeds. Beeler sought payment. Orr asserted ownership of the hay.

Lee Ory Mr. Orr Orris Spencer Orr

Damaged Buggy Incident Reported During Early Morning Drive

Friday morning Clarence Now and J Moyer contracting agent for Cole Brothers aircag drove on the fair road when the buggy upset after a sudden turn. Moyer sprained his right ankle while Nolio escaped injury. The buggy, a new one, was damaged considerably.

Clarence Now J. Moyer Cole Brothers Mr Moyer Nolio

Town moves to unite water supply from Applecreek source

Work continues to attach Bloomington reservoir to Applecreek pumping station. Home connections soon arriving will enable water to be forced into the Bloomington reservoir, supplying all citizens from the same source despite prior agitation.

Bloomington Applecreek Pauaiping Station

Incubators and Mental Health Signal City Incident

Sheriff Caskey responded to disturbances caused by Harry Lehman of Lawn Street. Lehman feared an incubator he built and was taken to jail then to Macaullon hospital for care amid a recent decline in his condition.

Caskey Harry Lehman Lawn Street Lehman Leap Macaullon Hospital

Rheumatism myths and treatments in old ad copy

More than nine out of ten cases of rheumatism are muscle rheumatism due to cold or damp weather. No internal treatment is needed. Chamberlain's Ointment provides quick relief. Also promotes Pineules for kidney and bladder relief, Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup, and Krieger's Drug Store guarantees.

Chamberlain Boyd & Go Kenonedy Brisger's Krieger

Leaks Found Under North Bever Street Gas Mains

A gas leak investigation shows flames and torches lighting pavement along North Bever Street. Leaks were found over the Artifcial company mains and worsened by joints in pipes. The fires burned through the sidewalk, modestly affecting nearby areas.

Bever Street Artifcial Lesks

Physician for Senate Reed Nominated by Elder in Cincinnati

Dr T A Elder received papers announcing the candidacy of Dr A A L Reed a leading Cincinnati physician for the United States senate to succeed J B Foraker. Elder, not a Republican, declined to sign petitions though willing to back Reed if the next Senate becomes a Republican. Reed is noted as an eminent physician and active in Republican politics.

T. A. Elder A. A. L. Reed Cincinnati United States Senate J. B. Foraker Elier Elder Reed

Ashland & Western Railway Wins Ditch Injunction

The Ashland and Western Railway Co. obtained a temporary injunction Thursday preventing A D Roberts contractor Henry M Exépp county surveyor D W McIlvaine John Villard and John F Harrison county commissioners from continuing work on the Keyser Ditch No 160 through Fook village. The railway alleges the ditch will cause damage and weaken an iron bridge and that the ditch would be laid at a different angle than in the original specs. Judge Mason granted the injunction. Critchfield and Hay with L KR Critchfield represent the railway company.

Ashland & Western Railway Co A. D. Roberts Henry M. Exépp D. W. Mcllvaine John Villard John F. Harrison Keyser Ditch Fook Mason Critchfield & Hay L. KR Critchfield

Excused Jurors Till May As Trials Delayed

Owing to unreadable cases jurors were excused until May 25. Some jurors may not be called back until June 1. Judge Eason ordered court at Millersburg for several days.

Tha Jorson Eason Millersburg

Piles remedies advertised by Bucklea and Dr Schoop

An old newspaper ad column offers Bucklea's Arnica Salve to cure bleeding piles in twenty years and promises quick healing for sores burns and wounds. It also promotes Dr Schoop's Night Cure suppositories with a free book No 4 for Women and lists various local drugstores selling the products.

Bucklea Woolever Lekaysville N. Y Boyd & Co

Women Who Believe in Peruna Health Booster Ad

A testimonial ad extols Peruna as priceless for health and relief from dyspepsia. Miss Lillie C. Martin of Shelbyville Tenn praises the remedy, claiming it cured her indigestion and improved her appearance after years of ailment. The piece presents a broad claim of widespread female endorsement.

Lillie C. Martin Shelbyville Tenn

Mrs Henderson Praises Perons Medicine For Health Boost

Milwaukee reader Mrs F E Henderson says Perons and Wine of need relieved her griping cough and recurring colds. She notes improved health, stronger system, better appetite, and resilience to cold despite evening outings and party dress.

F. E. Henderson Ninth St Milwaukee Wis Perons

Peruna Tablets Achieve New Tablet Form Certificate

Dr Hartman and assistants spent two years perfecting Peruna in tablet form. The tablets are intended for those who dislike squid medicines and are said to contain the meval ingredients of Peruna, with each tablet equaling one average dose. Mrs Josephine Holst of Portland Oregon reports relief from throat catarrh after two weeks and full resolution after a little over two months.

Hartman Josephine Holst E. Flist St Portland Ore

Beall Avenue Pavement Extension Planned

Property owners along Beall Avenue including the university and the Frick estate show support for extending pavement from University Street to the city limits. Others in the area may be affected by minor assessments, and officials anticipate action in the near future.

Beall Avenue University Street University Frick

Public service board to locate new city tool house east of power plant

Bloomington board of public service meeting Friday approved placing a storage shed for city property just east of the power house. The 26 by 50 foot building will serve as the new tool house for city operations. Abundant health advertising and local drug notices follow from unrelated items in the page.

Board of Public Service Bloomington

Big animal shows to visit Wooster venue clash likely

Information indicates Hagenback Wallace Tratee Wild Animal Saloon combined with the Wallace circus may visit Wooster, possibly on May 28 or early June with May 14 for the Cole Brothers Show also planned. Both productions seek to fill Wooster dates, with final confirmation expected within a day or two.

Wooster Jone Shunola

Soldiers Widows Pension Offer At $134 Monthly Flagged

A pension attorney advertises a new law granting soldiers widows a $134 monthly pension and offers to fill blanks. The notice cites remedies and a firm Holteter 5 Rocky Moprtato Tea as a cure for various ailments, attributed to H Boyd & Co.

K. Applebaugh Leiur Labletn H Boyd & Co

Foley's Kidney Remedy and Pile Remedy Ad

Many women mistake kidney and bladder troubles for irregularity of the sex. Foley's Kidney Remedy corrects irregularities and aids health. Miss Carrie Harden of Bowling Green Ky reports relief after the first bottle. The Manzan Pile Remedy comes in a practical tube with nozzle for ready use. One application soothes and heals, reduces inflammation and relieves soreness and itching. Price DeWitt's Life Early Rise: the famous little liver remedy. Sage Drug Deem.

Foley Carrie Harden Bowling Green Bixler H. Boyd &Co Pric DeWitt

Head and Threat: Miss Helen Saverbler, 8th Mark 85 81

Joseph, Mich., writes of a winter illness starting with a cold that affected head and throat, draining appetite and spirits. He says Perris tonic helped loosen phlegm in three days, restored appetite, and within nine days returned to normal health.

Helen Saverbler Joseph Mich Perris

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