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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1908
Page
7
H. d. Steiger of Toledo Iowa stays at Archer House. He owns the Barrett farm with large shale clay deposits and plans to dispose of the land as he considers giving up organizing a shale products company. The deposits promise valuable future money for a buyer with means.
John W. Buch of Orrville sues Margretta Buch for divorce claiming her neglect of domestic duties extravagance debt and constant insults about his adequacy. The couple were married a few years and have no children. S Wertz represents Buch.
A San Bernardino dispatch reported the disappearance of Mrs Grace Taggart and her two sons Culver and Elmore. A local letter claims they have not left within thousands of miles of California and questions a Capt Taggart reward offer.
Ashland rumors tell of a terrible incident in Jeromovile where a 15 year old boy killed a man after an accident with a threshing machine. Investigations by local reporters reportedly cooled tensions as details emerged and calm returned to the county seat amid questions about the tale. Ostrich eggs and hotel meals intrigue locals as Wells and Archer House guests sample large omelets. Dr Beer's carnival ride misadventure shows the ostrich can carry weight but not the rider. Kids' noise at Ferris wheel and Clerk Harrold’s warning hint at elections approaching.
The house on Beall avenue that recently housed George P. Bacon has been bought by L H Severance from Prof Bacon. It will be remodeled to some extent and used as a home for missionaries, reflecting a new mission use for the property.
The 42nd annual reunion of the Old Fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry Warrell's brigade will be held in Toledo on Tuesday September 1. It will be the largest ever, with all regiments of the old Gibraltar brigade attending. Capt. Lemuel Jeffries is the permanent secretary of the regimental association.
Bigelow jailed for concealed weapon threats in police court. he later paid a fine after threatening to shoot Acting Mayor Smedley. A separate report notes Cleveland plans two iron furnaces and docks costing 2.5 million dollars, employing 800 and boosting regional output. East Liverpool details a fatal shooting over money in Stav Evgovitch’s case, with suspect Mike Cavanisca captured and jailed. Niles reports a street brawl leaving two Italians severely wounded. a suspect Joe Luteeranzo fled. Cleveland also reports John H Schulte, a former Racine bank teller, arrested as a fugitive from justice.
Mrs Chas E Smith of West Franklin Maine says she likes Dr Kings New Life Pills as a family laxative medicine because they are good and do their work without fuss They are painless purifiers sold at S H Boyd Co drug store for 5 cents.
An advertisement asserts sleeplessness stems from bad digestion and promises Hood’s Sarvaparilla will strengthen the stomach and create conditions for regular, restful sleep. The text promotes a patent medicine without scientific evidence.
An old advertisement claims appendicitis results from constipation and promotes Foley's Orino Laxative as a mild cure that stimulates the liver and bowels. It also touts Dr Shoop's Pain Tablets for quick relief from headaches and other pains, promising fast action and blood pressure relief, with sales noted at local druggists.
A Batesville Indiana writer touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a rapid cure for summer cold and hay fever after other medicines failed. The ad cites Bixler Modern Pharmacy and S H Boyd Co. It also promotes Dr Shoop's Coffee made from toasted grains as a coffee imitation and advertises Madean Pile Remedy and Witch Hazel Salve sold by local druggists Krieger's Drug Store.
The West Indian storm devastates North Carolina with record rainfall in places. Miles of track washed out and bridges unsafe block traffic from Kinston to Newbern and Beaufort. Two children drown near Roper as rivers rise and crops fail across lowlands.
Miss Clara Konter, 18, believed kidnaped and detained for 24 hours, not regained consciousness in Pittsburg. She left home near Shonsetown to make purchases and did not return. Her mother found her on her bed as doctors fought to revive her. A powerful drug, its type unknown, is suspected. Police with dozens of officers investigate with little progress.
Marion Ohio August 1 A movement to raise funds by popular subscription to construct a mammoth United States battleship was launched by Owen Gray Post Grand Army of the Republic at Larue in this county The post resolutions request the battleship bear the name Grand Army of the Republic.
The Wayne County Agricultural Society directors plan a new permanent poultry department building shaped like a Maltese cross and unusually large for its purpose.
President of Council Chan A. Weiser and Rev Prankievirdan argued in the court house lobby regarding employing counsel in the trial. Kev Heilman objected to outside attorneys while Weiser favored local representation only. Heilman said the dispute affected fairness. the exchange lasted about ten minutes.
A lightning strike during a Monday storm burned the Daniel Miller farm bank barn located 35 miles south of Went Salem. The blaze destroyed hay and wheat crops and four horses, with one reportedly saved by a cave-in. The barn was insured.
Metzger and Chelatine with lawyers W Stillwell and Joseph Gallagher sue Alfred Droohard over payment of a paying assessment on purchased lots. They request a restraining order to stop collection. The injunction was granted.
We express our thanks to friends and neighbors for their kind assistance veau tioul Mure] tefbates and the sweet songs. We also appreciate the condolence from the Rays. From Mr. and Mrs. J. A Bonewitz and family for the sad death of our beloved daughter and sister Ethel Jol ia.
A fragmented string of opinions questions the handling of cadet dismissal and tariff effects on industry. The Pittsburgh Dispatch and Biddeford Journal comment on logic and politics, while Edison works touts prosperity and job gains at West Orange.
Mahlon Roach of this city notified the State Prohibition committee that he declined to run for Supreme Judge on the Republican and Prohibition tickets. Mr Reich sent the letter to the committee this week.
Clementine Luss, daughter of Mr and Mrs A E B Luss, suffered a severe accident Thursday afternoon while playing with a cousin. She climbed onto the front porch railing and fell, dislocating and breaking the bones of her right elbow. Dr H J Stoll and Dr Lito Yocum provided surgical care.
In deciding to leave the Brownville affairs alone, Mr Kryins shows he knows a hot potato when he sees one.
Public notice lists supplies including coal, cement, land plaster, crushed stone, sewer drain tile and rooting materials. Mentions weighing and public yard work and railway alignment. Contains fragmented artifacts and obscure abbreviations.
Claudunat O Aug 1 It is up to the bondsmen to make good the alleged shortage of General Cowen deceased late clerk of the circuit and district courts The shortage 1% 25000 dollars reportedly uncovered during Higants term of about 23 years remains uncollected court costs deposited by Higants during his term
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