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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1906
Page
2
This notice promotes Dr Shoop's Restorative as a cure for stomach, heart, and kidney issues caused by nerve problems. It cites Dr Bhoop of Ravine Wisconsin and claims the remedy relieves pain faster than temporary relief medicines. It states availability from druggists and mentions BIXLER MODE SISUCO LUO as endorsers.
Sherman Rogers formerly of Lodi, living between Lodi and Chatham, was struck by lightning and killed Friday while painting at a church in Chatham. Bystanders tried to revive him, but efforts failed. His wife is deeply distressed by the loss.
Smoke from a large Wooster Glass stack sparked a rumor of reopening but inquiries showed no orders to start. Mr Harrod started pumps to draw water. Massillon plant of the same company will begin September 4 after reconstruction.
The Democrats of Wayne county fared well at the state convention in Columbus. F M Vanover was named one of the vice presidents and E S Wertz joined the rules and order of business committee. R L Corney joined the permanent organization committee and L Barton sat on the credentials committee. J E Haret of Tuscarawas is noted in the resolutions committee.
The 103d O V I annual reunion met in Ashland on Wednesday and Thursday with 85 survivors attending. Delegates from Wooster and Wayne county reported a pleasant gathering. several names from West Salem, Creaton, Sterling, Smithville and Wooster attended. Dead listed included G W Miller, Martin Clandy, Daniel Carber, J T Jackson, Johnatten, Charles Hester, H H Wachtel, W A Beatty, J W Fast. West reunion planned for MannGield in August 1907. officers' election named Fremantebuno president, James Marshall and John Horn vice presidents, Henry Pittinger secretary.
Wiley F. Butler, formerly of Wooster and 1037 West Tenth Street, a baker, was badly burned by a gas explosion at Stein's baking establishment on West Tuscarawas Street Friday night. Gas heated ovens had been on all day and lighting the burners caused a blast that blew him several feet. His hair eyebrows and mustache were burned off and his face neck arms and chest were severely burned. Canton Morning News. Subscribe for the Republican.
Wayne county and Wooster delegates cheered Prof Haupert as a preferred state commissioner nominee. The group anticipated Haupert's nomination would not derail support for Swyer in the congressional race, while party leaders Garber and Wertz secured key positions. Police cleared aisles during a heated caucus clash as supporters urged Haupert through on the second ballot.
Sherman Pryor, an employee at the experiment station, was pinned under a large straw stack on Thursday afternoon. He initially thought injuries minor but fainted later and was rushed home for care after the incident at the barn.
A Wooster youth, Herbert Firestone, joined rescuers to save four Cleveland women who fell into a 20 foot hole in Lake Erie yesterday. Miss Mildred Monnett of Norwalk and Miss Vera McDonald of Cleveland swam to air, helped by Firestone and Henry Schaffer, reviving three unconscious women after bystanders pulled them from the water. The group had been staying at a cottage run by the Non-Partisan WCTU.
Mrs Bazel G Lucas and Mrs Eva Piar of Doylestown clash leading to Mrs Eva Piar’s arrest on a peace warrant. The affidavit says Mrs Piar threatened to throw vitriol in Mrs Lucas face. A hearing before Squire J W Hartel examined witnesses and Mrs Piar was bound over in 200 dollars to keep the peace. Bond signed by Frank and Eva Piar, with grand jury investigation to follow.
Surviving veterans of the gallant old 16th Regiment O L are gathering in Creston for their 31st annual reunion. A fine program is planned and a good time is expected though heat may keep many attendees away tonight and Friday.
John N Pleasant of Magnolis Indiana writes that the pills solve bilious attacks and habitual constipation. The ad claims guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded and notes the price as 25 cents at Laubach & Boyds drug store.
Amherst professor Tyler says a man can live without brains but not without a digestive system. He urges daily care of digestion and promotes Kodol For Dyspepsia as a corrective after overeating, sold by Krieger's Drug Store.
A local resident said Democrats outnumber Republicans 2 to 1 in the neighborhood and that he has spoken with many about the congressional race this fall. He noted most he talked to plan to vote for Smyeer, though one person remained undecided.
At William Hindman home south of town on August 23 the Eyman Swinehart families held a reunion with 100 plus attendees. A program featured America, prayers, vocal solos by Ross Hindman, recitations, duets by Archie Albright and Edith Barnes, and solos by Migsey Swinehart and Miss Maude Eyman. Officers elected for the coming year: President Dwight Smith Penfield, Vice President Adam Hyman Wooster, Secretary and Treasurer D F Albright, Corresponding Secretary Maude Eyman Homerville.
In Wayne County, Secretary J G Ebright of the Agricultural Society suggested a joint debate on current issues between Congressman Smyser and W A Ashbrook at the county fair. The idea was discussed but not yet decided for mentioning to the two congressmen.
Fire destroyed the James Rapp residence at Easton in the early hours Tuesday. Neighbor Asa Ewing awakened the family but the blaze had already consumed most of the furnishings and a newly purchased piano. The aging house, the village’s oldest, was insured for both structure and contents.
A compact promotion urges families to use Rollister's Rocky Mountain Tea this month for health and vitality. The ad mentions benefits to blood bones and well being with a price of 33 cents for tea or tablets, attributed to Laobach Boyd.
Warns that without Foley's Kidney Cure you will blame yourself for results claiming it cures all forms of kidney and bladder diseases. Advertises Chas E Bixler's Modern Pharmacy and Laubaco and Boyd. ttak.
A Cincinnati and Ohio political fray unfolds over Prof Hanpert’s nomination for state school commissioner. Rumors say GOP delegates in Cuyahoga split, with Oliver favored earlier but shifting to Hanpert after a counter push. Supporters cite connections to Carson and Merck, while some fear party divisions cost Meek and Bunebrake allies.
The Isle of Spice and several comedies such as The Girl From Happyland The Show Girl The Rajah of Bhong and Rosalie will be seen this season in Worcester along with winter plays including A Wise Member When Knight Hood Was in Flower Our New Minister and The Polar Star. Bennett & Maniton company arrives next week as Worcester’s oldest troupe at cheap prices. John W Vogel’s Big City minstrels, Sousa concerts, and the celebrated Sousa band with a 14 year tour record and 7,140 concerts headline the season literature.
Prof Charles Haupert arrived in the city last night after delivering lectures before the teachers institute in Napoleon. Citizens across parties congratulated Prof Haupert on winning the Democratic nomination for state achoss commissioner.
Waco resident E W Good foe praises Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption after five years use. He says a long coughing spell is gone and credits the remedy with preventing pneumonia. The note appears in a local ad with guarantees and prices.
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