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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1908

Page

6

Engagement of Judge Adair to Miss Campbell

Roistering Wooster society learns Judge RK L Adair of this city will wed Miss Mary Campbell of Indianapolis a well educated high school teacher and DePauw alumna. The family knew of the engagement for some time but it becomes public now. The note of domestic happiness sits beside reports of local clubs picnics and society events across Wooster with several gatherings at Chippewa lake and city park.

Wooster Friends RK. L Adair Mies Mary Campbell Indianapolite Wooster Wooster Society DePauw University Indianapolis Adair University of Wayster Wayne County W. F. Kean

Mayor narrowly escapes arrest at Wooster lake event

A staged plan by Wooster residents at Odell's lake aimed to arrest Mayor Van Nest during a Modern Woodsyen picnic ball game. Police impersonator Welker Christy led the ruse, with Huston Rhoades and Milea Snyder as ringleaders. Snyder was briefly arrested, then escaped as crowds believed a real riot was underway. The show ended with the supposed prisoner evading capture despite the commotion.

Wooster Odell's Lake van Nest Mayor van Nest Hig Honor Huston Rhoades Milea Snyder Chriaty Johnny Snyder van Mest Hawaxer Christy Heighter

Ohio Constitution Amendments Amendment to the Constitution of Ohio

The document records joint resolutions proposing amendments to Ohio's constitution. It includes sections on bill passage readings, governor veto and reconciling process, and timing for adoption with dates and officials such as Carmin Thompson and Andrew L. Haners. It also mentions two proposed amendments affecting Article II and Article XII and outlines tax and revenue provisions and approval procedures.

Ohio General Assembly State of Thie Secretary of State Tifo Mpson House of Representatives Andrew L. Haners Senate States of America Ohto Carmin & Thompson Whio Bio State of Ohio Willemror Columbus Ohw Ohin of Obije Anitaik XI Bunda Wiebee Archool ChauneRiaIn House of Roy

Remedies and health ads from early 1900s newspaper

Local notices promote Bucklen's Arnica Salve for sore feet and injuries with a dealer at S H Boyd & Co. Also advertising Foley's Kidney Remedy from Bixler Pharmacy and R H Boyd Co Pineules for kidneys. Burdock Blood Bitters claim to conquer dyspepsia by purifying blood and restoring appetite and energy.

Chronic Diarrhoea Remedies and Patent Potions Parade

An array of remedy ads tout cures for chronic diarrhoea and nerve fatigue. Testimonials claim Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured long term illness on trains, while Sir Shoop’s Restorative and Kodol promise rapid energy, digestion aid, and restored strength. Also advertised are kidney tonics with a 30 day trial and money back guarantee from local druggists.

Fortune teller prophesy proves true as letter arrives

In Wooster a fortune teller at Ubreek Americans predicts Miss Edfin Hail would receive an important letter on Thursday afternoon. The forecast comes true when the awaited mail arrives. A White Steamer carries four men from Toledo to Cleveland on a reliability trip to test the car over hills. Chauffeur William E. Mann and Mr Smith describe the journey as 300 miles with fuel under five dollars for four aboard. The Wooster group at Lakeside mirrors summer leisure with photos by Edward McCormick showing locals at the resort enjoying bathing and fishing.

Ladies’ Foreign Missionary Society The Methodist Church Misa Mellie Schuwack North Bever Street Adams Kellar Gann William H. Taft Reed Walnut Street J. O. Warner Hilo Hawaii Barverton Derr Prank Raltwarser Wallace Schmuck Schuuck Frye Mann Reid Pete Ubreek Americans Edfin Hail Sull Toledo Cleveland William E. Mann Wovater Akron Steve Smith Tsn Wooster Lakeside Edward McCormick Lave Erie

Sore eye relief offered by Chamberlain's Salve in 1903 Kentucky

A fragment describes Granulated Sore recalling lasting eye trouble until February 1903 when a man tried Chamberlain's Salve. He bought a box, used two thirds, and reports no more eye trouble. The salve is sold by Boyd & Co. drug store in Henrietta Kentucky. Other ads mention cough syrups and laxatives for children from Krieger's Drug Store, with various remedies touted for piles and throat ailments.

Krieger Aera Martin Boyd Henrietta BH. Boyd & Co

Thomas Tanner Jr Found Dead at His Crossing Post

Thomas Tanner Jr aged 50 a flagman for the Pennsylvania Lines at Liberty Street crossing Wooster was found dead in the Hagman’s shanty shortly after 6 a m Saturday. He had complained of illness overnight and colleagues saw him sick at the crossing. Death due to heart trouble is suspected. He is survived by Mrs Tanner a daughter Mary his parents a sister and a brother. Coroner Zaring did not call an inquest.

Thomas Tanner, Jr Liberty Street Pennsylvania Lines Hagman’s Frank Miller Matt Bloom C. D Smith Mr. Tanner Muller Wooster Thomas Tanner Pittsburg Avenue Mansfeld Pennsylvania Hues Tanner Mary H. H. Miller Joseph Tanner Ir. Tanner United American Mechanics Yeomen Zaring Penny Lines

Deeds Realty Sells 20,600 Acres Near Moffat

The Deeds Realty Company J H Deeda and 8 G Spanger closed a yearlong deal Thursday in which an Oklahoma company buys 20,600 acres near Moffat. The parcel includes the Means and Ashby ranches of over 5,000 acres, the Shellaberger ranch of 5,000 acres, and two additional ranches.

Monte Vista Deeds Realty Company J. H. Deeda 8. G. Spanger Oklahoma Company Moffat Means & Ashby Shellaberger

Delicious Banana Cream Dessert Recipe Note

A recipe advises peeling five bananas and sugaring, then whipping sweet cream. Dissolve lemon Jell O in boiling water, mix, pour into a mold, and garnish with candied cherries. Serve with whipped cream or pudding sauce. Jell O sells in grocers at 10 cents per package.

Wayne County Fair at Wooster Promises Big County Event

The Wayne County Agricultural Society exhibition in Wooster runs September 9 to 11 featuring expanded displays, more racing, new buildings, and a headline free attractor. Two world renowned celebrities present hourly shows and the American Stock Company offers a nightly drama at the Opera House during the week.

Wayne County Agricultural Society Wooster American Stock Company Opera House

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Walter McIntire Roy Miller South Mers Cincinnati Mecloure Miller Chippewa Bloomington and Wooster Chippewa Lake Medina County Wooster Boys Alanson Palmer, Jr William McCandles Kieffer Circle Keister Circle Michael Goodman Century Club Qutaker Travelers Club Coventry Onou Barbara “Sigler North Grant Street Mise Sigler Wooster City Park Péarl Robertson Charles Robertson wAkron Arthur Boyle West Salem Geo. Smith Dr. Smith Leeta M Close New Sarum Ontario Mrs. Smith Cora Arch Hazel Sands Charles Lawrence E. R Wise Stella Bahl Tanter Wallace Snyder Wayne Township Rice Fred Rice John Garver Medina West Saiem Mra. O M. Altright Alice Firestone New Pittsburg Canton Experiment Station Lylo Adams Millersburg Nellie Ellser Galion Howard Rankin Richmond Sind Hdward Booth Samuel Hatt Eastern Star Masonic Temple Shreve John A Gravey Nellrea Driller Witwer Orrville Reynolds East Bowman Street Odell’s Lake Puerosmo Tae Carmi A. Thompson Onio Carmi Thompson Obindo Ftate Carmin Thompson Bregetary Constitetnion OF A Thompso Hedtouspiot Bel Hetrenvhtattoe Andrew Praachons Uren America AL_THOMPSON Bucklen W Stone Poland S H Boyd & Co Foley Bixler Pharmacy R H. Boyd & Co Ttis Edward Kk. Henry United States Express Co Chicago Quick Chamberlain Rutherford B. Hayes William McKinley 23Rd Ohio Regiment 8. H. Boyd & Co Krieger's Drug Store Manan Coe BY the Way Sae Ag Met Cbroal Fc Kingsford Kingsford’s. Oswego T. Kingsford & Son Oswego, N. Y National Starch Co Successors John J. Lawler Exchange Building Union Stock Yards Live Stock Exchange’ National Bank Citizens National Bank of Government Depository Farmer's Supply Co Wooster Hardware Co Bil Danfor'ds Ofaeessr
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