26 Aug 1908
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1908
Page
1
A three year old child of Frank Adams near Creston was struck and killed when he fell onto a gravel wagon. The incident occurred in the afternoon as the wagon driven by William Richards passed, and the boy came into the road and was run over.
The Wooster post office reports letters remaining uncalled August 4 for gentlemen S F Edington Lawcen Bishop J A Shott and for ladies Mrs Haly Fronce Miss Minnie Given Miss Avia Harrington Mrs Lyda George Myers Miss Elizabeth Peterson two Mrs Sarah Rader Mrs Elizabeth Snyder Miss Lola Shanks Miss Ella Weston Mrs D A Wooster Mildred W B Bryson P M.
August 25 gathering at a large tent featured dinner and music by a Wooster Akron area group. Speakers included James Stinson of Akron Irvin Richwine of Wooster and Rev W H Hubbell. A. W. Bruce of Wooster campaigned for county surveyor. Sugarcreek township organized for county local option. Horsemen dominated Orrville races with about one hundred spectators. Ping Wen Qu of Wooster University spoke at the Presbyterian church. Allen Margaret Cargon of Wooster visited locals.
Advertises Hood's Sarsaparilla as spring medicine that improves feel, appetite, sleep, and blood quality. Claims to purify blood, remove pimples and eruptions, and boost energy for summer. Sold in liquid form or Sarsatabs, 100 doses for one dollar, by C. Hood Co. Lowell Mass.
A large crowd attended the formal opening of Charles Myera store in Lattasborg with praise for the neat appearance. John Rott and wife attended the ash reunion at Chippewa Lake. Surveyors were in town locating the route for the pipe lines. Fred Baird and family of Covington Kentucky visited Wallace Painter and family while touring the area. Grace Myera departed for Bettaville and Port Clinton on a short trip. Charles Shutt sold property to Leonard Thress and wife of Chicago. Walter Painter confined by ivy, 8 W Thorley ill last week. Rank Garreyet, son of ex Sheriff and Mrs Garver, underwent appendicitis treatment after Lake Side outing and is recovering. Dr Bert Garver performed the operation at Lorain Hospital.
County Coroner Charles Zaring investigated a horse sale ruse after a well dressed man tried to sell him a rig. The horse had been purchased in Zanesville and later traced to the C J Miller barn in Canton. The suspect, calling himself C Payne of Pennsylvania, was captured and to be tried in Canton.
The Milwaukee inquiry misled when a hospital sighting proved false. N B Everson and Dr Edward J Barrett sought Eddy at Sacred Heart hospital Milwaukee and other sites, but Eddy was not located. Police favor a drowning theory less likely now. family stress and hopeful searches continue.
Mrs Barbara Brown wife of Edward Brown recently sent to the Ohio penitentiary died Monday at Orrville of dropsy Funeral services scheduled for Wednesday She had lived in Wayne County all her life
Henry Smith of 10 Holmensville leaped off a moving train Monday evening on a return trip. A basket on his arm snagged, causing him to fall under the cars as section men repaired the tracks. He sustained severe cuts and is related to Harvey known as Doc Smith from Moreland.
Thomas Tanner of East Youth Street was buried at Wooster cemetery after a service led by Rev GC Johnson of the Methodist church. Pallbearers included Yeoman lodge members. floral tributes covered the casket. Mrs Hobart Cameron’s funeral, held at her Sabbath home, drew many neighbors and Relief Corps members with D A Heron presiding. Interment at Wooster cemetery was private.
Aug 25 entry records social events in Millersburg including Leeper reunion at Amos Stacker’s home with 130 attendees. Mentions lightning striking a barn near town, public school opening Sept 7, and assorted visits, dinners, and local travels among residents and visitors from Wooster Akron Cleveland and beyond.
Elizbeth H Marton of Bowen Avenue Chicago writes that Peruna eased a cold with frontal headaches eye irritation and throat drainage. She reports rapid relief and urges others to try Peruna tablets as a convenient alternative to liquid medicine noted for containing Peruna ingredients.
The article notes growing sentiment for Jobo F Harrison as a potential congress candidate. Friends say he might be persuaded to run this year as Taft and the ticket fare well, though Harrison has not announced. Unclear if other counties have candidates or the pressure needed to enlist him.
The fragment notes the death of Toe Hipp, 16 months, son of Herman Hipp of Creston. It mentions a three year old, daughter or son of Dol and Kolton of Orrville, who died Sunday from blood poisoning after stepping on a nail weeks prior. It also references a child born to Mr and Mrs W O Evans and a Mae Kassell, with a death on Monday.
The Presbyterian church and parsonage underwent extensive repairs including natural gas water and sewers. The Reformed church woodwork received a fresh coat of paint last week.
Advertisement offering payment for farm birds including fowls, old tom turkeys, hen turkeys, and young or old ducks. Potatoes advertised as well assorted at 65 cents per bushel. Mentions days Tuesday and Wednesday.
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