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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1908
Page
5
The grand jury finished a session reporting Wednesday afternoon after examining 31 witnesses in six complaints. Five true bills were found, no liquor cases were noted. They praised Sheriff Caskey’s performance and suggested jail repairs and security updates. One indictment is described as a sensational felony.
Our mayor sets Friday May 1 for a general cleanup to gather rubbish from properties in piles. The street commissioner will haul it away. Funeral of John Wertz drew large attendance with G A R in charge. Rev Findlay spoke. Wertz carried Dalton Post flag and served in 64th O V L. Dec 15 1861 to war’s end.
A reader from Laconia NH extols Hyomei as curing a severe catarrh, claiming dramatic relief from coughing and throat issues. The ad-style note urges readers to try Hyomel, cites a guarantee, and promotes a complete outfit with medicated air delivery for nasal and lung ailments.
Local timetable and fare details from the Clevelandé Southwestern Traction Company list routes from Woost e and Creston via Lindale Porttse Settees Amberat and Lorain. Includes station times 6 00 m 2 45 and 6 15 with excursion rates and public notices for weekend service to Wooster.
April 22 notes from Wooster report land sale to Quinby Jones, new McAnaney flats renovation, livestock breeding jacks shipped from West Elkton, fire at L S Sidle residence contained, several accidents and civic cleanup efforts, births, church addition, and local business notices with multiple named residents and firms.
Advertises De King's New Life Puls as a reliable purifier to relieve stagnation of liver and bowels, headache and biliousness, claiming it removes poison causing jaundice. Sold by H. H. Boyd & Co at 26c.
A fragment warns that kidney trouble progresses unseen and can lead to Bright's disease before symptoms are noticed. It mentions Teke Foley's Kidney Remedy as a remedy at first signs to correct irregularities and prevent damage, with references to Bixler's Pharmacy and Hy Boyd.
Frank Zarlengo reported a $25 gold watch stolen from Henry Long’s jewelry shop after a young man used his check to claim the watch. The clerk verified the watch belonged to Zarlengo and the thief returned it. The investigation traced the ticket to Perry Rowe, then to a younger brother who had the watch but paid Long’s bill. The honest youth returned the watch once the rightful owner was confirmed.
Mentioned as candidates A F Lovganecker of Dallon and 18 as a Republican candidate for treasurer at the coming convention, and H Wenager of Burton City as a candidate for county commissioner.
The Reesley property on Hancock etrost was sold Thursday by Landes agency to Mrs John McCreary of this city. The Reveley family will move to Pittsborg.
Public health warning against mercurial catarrh remedies. The note urges avoiding ointments containing mercury due to loss of smell and systemic harm. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney Co as mercury free and orally active against blood and mucous surfaces. Includes caution to ensure genuine product and a testimonial offer, with Hall's Family Pills for constipation referenced.
An old ad fragment promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs and colds noting its absence of harmful drugs. It mentions Dr Shoop’s Pain Tablets and Pink Pain Tablets as relief options with claims of quick action and mailed samples, reflecting period medical advertising.
The Boosters club, formed to procure equipment for the Gerstenslager Buggy Co, reports its purpose fulfilled and dissolves into the board of trade. A detailed subscribers list shows total subscriptions of 5655.50 with 4500 paid to the company and 736.65 returned to subscribers, along with receipts and checks to numerous individuals and local firms including Citizens National Bank and Wayne County Democratic, among many others.
Many people object to taking strong medicines prescribed for rheumatism. The piece argues against internal treatment for muscular or chronic rheumatism and suggests nine out of ten cases fall into these types. It mentions Ty Be and DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills as a remedy, sold by Krag, with a promotional tone.
A March 1 law requires cash fare at depots for passengers who fail to buy tickets. ten cents extra added to fare, with a rebate slip from the conductor for refunds beyond the ticket price. Ohio has no rebate clause. conductors say the rule reduces comfort and old habits change amid railroad practices.
Instructors and lecturers named for the Wayne County Teachers Institute to be held in Wooster Ohio include Supt BE M Van Cleve of Columbus Mes Anon Logan of Orrford Dr J G Black of Wooster Miss Martha Webster also from Wooster Lecturers include Ur Leonard superintendent Ohio State Reformatory Mansfield LB Wickersham Des Moines IA Pres WO Thompson Columbus Mrs Sarah E Hyre Cleveland Dr S F Scovel Wooster and W E Heichel Creston with secretary Adam Cally Dalton.
At a well attended United Presbyterian meeting on Wednesday evening the congregation decided to build a handsome new parsonage. The current parsonage on East Bowman street is seen as inconvenient, and the project has been under discussion for a year. No buyer for the old parsonage is yet secured, but it is expected to sell easily. The group also plans to erect a magnificent lounge on the adjoining property. The lot width is described as ample to meet building requirements.
A grand jury indicted Bert Faux, a city railroad worker, for failing to support two minor children. He was arrested Saturday on a warrant issued by Short Caskey. Bond set at 300 dollars, posted in cash by his elderly mother.
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as cleansing impure blood and curing skin and gland disorders. It links blood health to brain health, claims cures for scrofulous swelling and open ulcers, and promotes All Healing Salve for sores. Dr. Pierce's preparations are described as medicines of known composition with ingredients listed.
An advertisement urges readers to remember Swamp Root by Kilmer for “impure blood” and urges listing the Bing hamton New York address on every bottle, targeting kidney health remedies.
J R Taylor and B C Taylor deliver a standout defensive sequence in an Ohio game. Nice block by Taylor spurs momentum for their team and showcases strong interior presence.
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