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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1908

Page

8

Merchant Ben Meyerson Goes Missing from City

Ben Meyerson a ladies tailoring and dressmaking merchant in the Beresford room on East Liberty Street vanished Friday of last week. Relatives suspect his son may be in Cleveland but are unsure of his location. The store’s business declined before the disappearance, leaving his wife and five children to cope with the hardship amid her expressed distress.

Ben Meyerson Beresford Room East Liberty Street

Former merchant leader Louis Wenger dies at 76

A letter from Mrs. Henry Speas dated Minneapolis announces the death of Louis Wenger in that city on Wednesday. He was 76, had worked in dry goods stores and once ran his own business. He visited the county recently and appeared well before a short illness led to his decline. Funeral was planned for Friday afternoon.

Henry Speas Minneapolis Minn Louis Wenger Mr. Wenger Bia

Ten Teachers Take Examination at the High School

One hundred ten teachers were examined at the high school in a session attended by staff members from the district. The event focused on certification standards and practical teaching methods.

Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Nationwide Cure

Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh in all stages. The ad promises a $100 reward for any case not cured and urges readers to consult Cheney & Co, distributors. It promotes constitutional treatment taken orally to reach blood and mucous surfaces and improve overall health.

Ihs Hall Paturain S.S.S Swift Specific CO Atlanta

B. and O. Excursion to Niagara Falls Aug 15

The B and O offers an excursion to Niagara Falls on Saturday August 15 via Cleveland and rail or boat. Regular trains depart Cleveland at 8:30 P.M. Round trip from Wooster priced at $4.00.

Niagara Cleveland Clevaland Wooster

Wooster Trains Eastbound Timetable and Connections

Eastbound trains from Wooster on the Pennsy line with Cleveland and Southwestern Traction Co service list departure times from 1:06 to 11:34 a.m. and 4:28 to 7:18 p.m. Connections include Lorain, Wellington, Berlin Heights, Public Square Cleveland, and related stops. A Wooster-bound service runs from Public Square at 11:15 p.m. on Saturdays. excursion rates and other notes by G P A Wilkinson.

Wooster Peer Pennsyvania Lines Sian Hind Gartha Lorain Grat Berlin Wellington Berlin Heights Eee Public Square Clevelana Bill Jeaving Public Square Wooster Ge Wileon G. P. A. Urerel

Born to Mr and Mrs Troaman Houser in Wooster

Local notes record a baby boy born on Wednesday July 21 to Mr and Mrs Troaman Houser of South Bever Street. The column also mentions visiting florists from Younce town, upcoming probate actions, a guardianship bond dispute from 18 years ago, and various community events and local notices from Wooster and surrounding areas.

Troaman Houser South Bever Street Hve Florists Younce Town

A Faithful Friend Endorses A Remedy Since 1872

A commercial traveler from Oakland Ind Ter praises Chamberlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy saying it has always sped relief since its 1872 introduction. He notes the remedy as a faithful companion on trips for eighteen years and endorses its long track record. Sold by S H Boyd & Co Dkt.

Chamberlain Tyre H. 8 Nichols Oakland Ind S. H Boyd & Co

Foley's Honey and Tar Promoted for Asthma Relief

An old advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as immediate relief for asthma and throat and lung issues, claiming cures for resistant cases. It cites Bixier Pharmacy and Krieger's Drug Store as sellers along with other products like DeWitt's Little Early Risers.

Foley Bixier Pharmacy H Boyd & Co Tths DeWitt Krieger

Three Akro n men arrested in Thompson robbery case

Sheriff Caskey announced Friday that three men were in custody at Akron on suspicion of robbing Albert Thompson near Fredericksburg. Ak ron police tracing led to confessions naming Harry Gisleman George Flegg and Yule Biggs. Wayne County officers to custody after Akron warrants resolved. Thompson’s account confirmed the robbery involved two other men and a gun, with $30 and tobacco taken. no beating.

Caskey Akron Albert Thompson Fredericksburg Thompson Wayne County Akron Beacon Journal Frederickburg Harry Welch Goodenberger Cronan Harry Gisleman George Flegg Yule Biggs Flegg Old van Thompson Henry Leiner Fradericksburg Thegemlemen Applecreek Mr. Thompson Mr Thompson Hevely

Bidding lively at TM experiment station visit

A party from Cleveland visited the TM experiment Station on Saturday for a bidding session with good prices paid as other companies of the gfto Regto N Gi prepare to move into camp at Indianapolis from Yept Ind to 10th.

Alty Cleveland

Forgery Charged In Wayne Township Bond Case

Officers chased a forged instrument case involving Roy Antles of Wayne township accused of forging a certificate of deposit for 65 dollars and cashing it at Smithville bank on Tuesday. The certificate reportedly belonged to a brother.

Roy Antles Wayne Township Smithville Bank

Cure for Chronic Diarrhea Claims Remarkable Result

A Philippi West Virginia man, long troubled by diarrhoea, reports relief after one bottle of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The ad touts a lasting cure and urges readers to obtain Book No 4 For Women from Dr Shoop Racine Wisconsin, with claims of medical advice and Night Cure suppositories.

Shoop Racine Wis

Foley's Kidney Remedy Aids Elderly Health

A frail health note praises Foley's Kidney Remedy for elderly users, claiming it stimulates the urinary organs, corrects irregularities, and tones the system. It urges immediate use and mentions Bixler Pharmacy as a seller. The ad also promotes H. Boyd Kennedy's Laxative Syrup for children, sold by Krieger's rug Store.

Foley Weprans Bixler H. Boyd & Wth S Kennedy Krieger

Bankruptcy actions cite W F Kean in McMannis sale

In Orrville bankruptcy matters referee W F Kean orders trustee N L Royer to sell McMannis goods at public sale, set for August 15. Caldwell Co of Canton involved in Braden case with a claimed preferential sale. Braden owed more than assets, Caldwell to pay costs. Riggs of Glenmont to have first creditors meeting August 11 at Millersburg.

W F. Kean Harry McMannias Orrville N L. Royer Goode D. Braden Urrville Caldwell & Co Canton Referen Kean Braden Yale Caldwell &To Riggs Glenmont Aolines County Millersburg

Bott in Canada deserted wife for fourth marriage

Charles Bott, who abandoned his wife for Apple Creek, married a Coshocton county girl then fled to Canada. Rumors of a first marriage reached wife No 2 in Missouri until Bott promised to settle matters in Ohio. He disappeared again, leaving wife No 4 believing he went to Canada. he holds a three marriage certificate.

Charles Bott Apple Creek Coshocton County Hase Canada Bolt

Changes in Restaurant Open for Dinner Thursday

John Johnston renovations finished in the Johnston building on East Liberty Street formerly Frontenac restaurant. The dining rooms were papered and doors refinished, the kitchen expanded and modernized for easier meal prep. Johnston aims to make Frontenac the city’s premier restaurant while also offering catering and banquets.

Johnston East Liberty St Frontenac John Johnston Sid

Duck Man Quits Game After Ring Toss Losses

A quirky local game ends when a man running a duck-toss fundraiser realizes his rings are too small. After twenty ducks lost, he adjusts the rings and halts play. The scene centers on the improvised water-pond setup and the failing odds of success for the organizer.

No Sherman Brigade Reunion Postponed to Next Year

The Sherman Brigade reunion, long held for Waynes county members and planned for this year in Shelby, has been postponed to next year due to Shelby’s investment in a new tube works. Merchants had subscribed for this year but hosting the old veterans would be a hardship after last year’s care given.

Sherman Brigade Waynes County Shelby

Bucklen's Arnica Salve recommended for sores and burns

Local testimonial from W. Sone of East Poland Maine endorsing Bucklen's Arnica Salve for sore feet burns cuts and all ibra slsions along with Foley's Kidney Remedy and Man Zan Pile Remedy ads. Drugs stores S H Boyd Co Krieger's Drug Store Bixler Pharmacy promote cures and guarantees.

Bucklen W. Sone Poland S H Boyd & Co Krieger's Drug Store

Peculiar petition in Court over notes and mortgage fraud

In a Common Pleas action Carlin and Wertz represent T V Reinecker seeking to recover eight promissory notes totaling about 1717 made in 1904 1907 and secured by mortgage on Holmes County real estate. The plaintiff claims Harry Domer took the notes from his home May 1908 without consent and that Domer later transferred them to his brother 8S Domer for 50 while insolvent. The suit charges fraudulent transfer and seeks judgment endorsing the notes to the plaintiff and a sheriff's order to hold the mortgage and notes until final decision.

Court of Common Pleas Carlin & Wertz T V. Rennecker Marry Domer Domer Harry Dower C. M. Reinecker Plantiff Reinecker Harry Domer S Domer C. M. Renneker Medina County Price Russell United States District Court Krennecker Henry Domer Rennecker Ttennecker Sheri William Caskey S. Domer

Misa Etta Franks Wins Diamond Ring Contest

Misa Etta Franks led the Diamond Ring contest hosted by the Carnival Company with the most votes as the contest closed on Thursday. The event drew participation across local entrants and crowned Franks as winner.

Misa Etta Franks Carnival Company

Tragedy hits Century ball team in Brownaville line crash

Roy Jones son of Harry Jones of Shreve was killed along with John W Hartmeyer when a flat car pushed by a shifting engine derailed on a trolley party run to a lawn fete near Republic. About a dozen youths were injured as the car toppled on the hill. Jones had just been promoted to extra onenoarge to run on the P R R at Rice's Landing.

Roy Jones Harry Jones Shreve Brownaville Jones John W. Hartmeyer Republic Century Ball Brier Hil D Hartmeyer Adams Express Company Rices Landing

Miss Eva Parmenter Taken to Sanitarium After Illness

Miss Eva Parmenter of near Burbank fell ill Thursday afternoon while under the care of Dr A C Knerst irk with her parents present. The Schmuck and Bevington ambulance removed her to Kinney and Kone strick sanitarium. She showed marked improvement Friday morning and hoped to go home Friday evening.

Eva Parmenter Burbank A. C. Knéstrick Schmuck and Bevington Kinney & Konestrick Sanitarium Miss Parmenter

Kidney Trouble Menace in Women and Children

Kidney trouble preys on mind and body, dulling ambition and cheer. Swamp Root remedy promotes quick relief and is sold by druggists with a free sample offer and pamphlet from Dr. Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton New York.

Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ayer Enw Cleveland & Southwestern Traction Co Prom Wooster Adam Wirth Daniel Baels C. D. Braden S Braden Fred Tapga Son Myjor & F. Tappatt Ee Bae Feen Faradierly Misa Flossia KE Myers Asrouek Buffalo New York Ragsel Smith Walter Horn Odell's Lake Jacob Well Mansfield Weil Boro Nord Hoelzel the Wooster Hospital John F. Winter Russell Smith Republian H. B. Swartz Tre Swartz al. Gace Galen Mr. Luce Creston Meyers’ Lake Board of Public Service Mike Sellera Boin A. G. Curtisa Pee Winnie Snook Girardpa Grandma Snook Amlee Medina Ben Creer Frederick Creer Roy Joliff Jim Owers van Nest Lancaster St. Peter and Paul Catholic Barch Doylee Town Joseph M Koudelka Thomas Ammon Harrison Ammon Hot Stoll George W Ryall Snyder Borne Isle John H .Zirkle Philippi Chamberlatn Sald Wielselt Goods of McMannis Bankruptcy Court Duck Man Bixler Pharmacy Sh.boy¢&Co Congress Dr. Shoop Bixler Saskatchewan Alberta H M Williams Gardner Toledo Ohio Alaria The Citizens National Bank of Government Depository Obeph O. Fritz Procter & O’hall Liberty Street W. Funce Court House Harding & Co UM. F.kban Asttorney-at-law McClarran W. Liberty Street C. All John E. Ww. Newkirk Offee Jackson Block Arran John Co M'Clarran & Jones Charles C. Jones Attorneys-at-law Taylor, J.B Taylor Attorneys-atlaw R.C. Taylor W Ooster Nice Block Hera Swantz S. E. Corner Public Square R.H.N Downing Block Beall Ave Bowman Eoe New York Eye and Ear Institute Joromas A. Elder B.S Laubach & Boyd's Drug Store R. Wessler H. A. Waite Kerr Street East Presbyterian Church Star Phone Novo Tyr Burdette S. Bontrager Telephone Dr. Platt
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