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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1908

Page

2

Golden Medical Discovery and its Endorsements

The story traces Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery, named for Golden Seal root, noting glycerine extraction technique and heat to obtain curative properties for weak stomach, indigestion, biliousness, and related ailments. Endorsements compiled by Dr R V Pierce reveal claims for cures of catarrhal and throat affections, hoarseness, lingering coughs, and early consumption risks, with cautions that miracles are unlikely and early treatment is advised.

Pierce R. V Pierce Buffalo N. Y Dr Pierce

Change in Schedule Seville to Mansfield Line Opens

The Southwestern branch from Seville to Mansfield will open in about six weeks once turbine engines at Lorain are completed. Winter service may run every two hours Seville to Mansfield with Wooster passengers changing at Seville. spring may see limited trains through. Rates Wooster to Mansfield likely lower than current Pennsylvania lines.

Seville Mansfield Wooster Lorain Mansfeeld Cleveland Pennsylvania

Marriage Licenses in Ohio Couples Listed by City

Lum George and Anna Kooneh of Burbank John C Overholt of Ratha and Lilian Bo Keefer of Marshallvith David E Leatherman of Wads worth and Effie BO Overhalt of Rittman Samuel M Wenger and Human Rudy of Dalton Willard Muller of Teremeyth and Nellie Burden of Funk Pearly A Franks and Fita Franks of Wooster Emil Strauss of Wooster and Ethel Franks of Shreve

Lum George Anna Kooneh Burbank John C Overholt Ratha Lilian Bo Keefer Marshallvith David E Leatherman Wadsworth Effie BO Overhalt Rittman Samuel M Wenger Human Rudy Dalton Willard Muller Teremeyth Nellie Burden Funk Pearly A Franks Fita Franks Wooster Emil Strauss Ethel Franks Shreve

Hall's Catarrh Cure and Cheney Firm Oath in Toledo

Frank Cheney and Co. of Toledo swear an oath that a run will pay one hundred dollars for each incurable tearh case. The affidavit, dated December 6, lists Hall's Catarrh Cure as a remedy taken internally affecting blood and mucous surfaces. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation and a free treatment offer.

Bowes Halls S.S.S Nature S.S. S Swift Specific CO Atlanta, GA

Medical Patent Appeal for Foley’s Honey and Tar

A personal appeal urges readers to discuss Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs and lung ailments. It cites forty years of cures and mentions Bixler Pharmacy and SH Boyd & Co. as points of sale or endorsement.

Bixler Pharmacy SH Boyd & Coth

Condensed Timetable From Wooster Line

Timetable fragment shows westbound departures with times such as 12:52 a, 10:86 a, 11:05 a, and 8:07 P. uw. Entries include labels like Traiza Leave Wooster, Pauls HALT BOUND, and line codes uw mw wu wn mu ue. The readable parts indicate a schedule snapshot with multiple early morning to late night departures and various line markers.

West Bound A. We A. Mu P. Uw Pr. W Pv. W

Accident Injures 15 Year Old in Madisonburg Yard

Thanksgiving day accident near Madisonburg leaves Samuel Deffenbaugh Jr. with a severe wound to the right arm from a neighbor boy’s shotgun discharge. Dr Knestrick in Wooster reports the bone not shattered and hopes to save the limb, though risk of blood poisoning remains. The family relies on the injured lad for work while the father endures rheumatic crippling.

Samuel Deffenbaugh Madisonburg Guy Woodward Deffenbaugh Woodward

Local Notes From Wooster and County Today

Shipped ten head of ponies by express from this city to parties in Indiana. Dr Wesseler sold his trotting colt Togo for a good price. colt out of mare Bessie Dola Drakenik. Drake died from a saw mill accident after arm was cut. The Nightingale troupe headed to Barburt on Friday. John Horo building front loosened in wind. High school basketball has no games until after Christmas. Two citizens involved in a strap on North Ticke ver street. head injury to a man. Samuel Defferbaugh badly dolated in a shooting accident. arm may be saved. Wiles Telephone Co expanding around Smithville. holes dug for poles. Philip Diocapel, son of losxyeph Herpel, suffering coma. operation in progress. prognosis uncertain.

Los Angeles Cal Willfooty Wooster G 1 Coulter Seville Express Indiana Wesseler Togo Wesslers Bessie Dola Drakenik Drake John Horo Mir Horn Ole Bane Samuel Defferbaugh Smithville Philip Dioapel Herpel

Commit to hospital after probate hearing in Lodi

A man from Walheldin, recently treated at Lodi, appeared in probate court on Saturday morning and requested further care. He was discharged briefly but then ordered committed to Wassilon hospital. the commission date is set for Saturday afternoon.

Walheldin Lodi Wassilon Walhelm Beniff Caskes

Beware of Frequent Colds and Health Remedies

A cleaned up notice summarizes home remedies and tonics offered by local stores. It mentions Chamberlains Cough Remedy praised by Mrs Moore Whitehead of Butler, plus Dr Shoop’s Health Coffee with a coupon, Kodol digestive aid, and Burdock Blood Bitters. The ad urges readers to seek relief and improve health with these products.

Chamberlains Mirs Mo Wihiaite Butler Teun Soh Boyd & Co

Wooster Gas Ordinance Plays Out Amid Veto Talks

Mayor Van Nest has not decided on approving the gas ordinance allowing Wooster Gas Co. at a recent council meeting. He questions the clause preventing property disposal without council consent and contemplates veto or passage. A bankruptcy buyout and forced sale scenario is discussed as a possible outcome if the ordinance stalls. The Wooster firm will not drill until the ordinance is signed into law.

van Nest Wooster Gas Company Wooster Company

Wooster council ordinance debate stirs town talk

Citizens mock proposed tax hikes and licensing on carriages, carts, and small vehicles in a heated Wooster meeting. Critics cite past booster acts for brick works, demand clearer rules and a city lighting plant while opposing higher levies and new licenses.

Road is Fine Extending East From Dalton Brick Road

The mile of brick paved road extending east from the Dalton corporation is nearing completion. Lee & Griggs are commended for the splendid work, aided by favorable fall weather allowing rapid progress with minimal idle days. The road is fourteen feet wide, built of paving blocks on crushed rock and limestone, with lake sand top dressing. A completed curb and ballast of crushed rock extend on each side. The project is expected to spur spirited winter speed.

Dalton Corporation Oneig Lee & Griggs

Thanksgiving Turkeys and Remedies Promote Local Cures

Advertises All Received Turkies kvees employ of the Minglewood Coal Cowan with a turkey for Thanksgiving saying Mrs A Williams recovered after Dr King’s New Discovery. Claims weight gain and health restoration. Also promotes Woods Ulver Medicine for liver and kidney issues and DeWitt’s Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve from Kreiger’s Drug Store.

Kvees Minglewood Coal Cowan

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Means Hard Work To Secure Experiment Station Appropriation

The Experiment Station seeks 131000 for the year, the largest request since its building. Director Thorne says steady growth requires extensive effort to persuade the finance committee and rural constituents to grant needed funds, with Wayne County legislators consistently aiding for support.

Shaw Finance Committee Thorne Wayne County

Tonsorial Price Scale Adopted at Creston Meeting

The Creston area barber meeting set a uniform price scale effective January 1 1909. Prices include haircut 25 cents shave 10 cents singe 20 cents shampoo 2 cents egg shampoo 1 cent face massage 2 cents neck shave 2 cents hot towels 5 cents and beard trim 10 cents. Attendees listed include Schlegel Sigler Jerry Broomall G A Offineer Schmittel Medina James Telit Warner Boley Lodi Dan Barnard M Murray West Salem Chas King Rittman Chas Cook Chas Osmer Levie W M Smith Sterling Baker Edgar F W Neumyer Burbank Curtis Spencer Mowery Son Congress Thom Thorley Latta?burg.

Creston Waters Schlegel & Sigler Jerry Broomall Offineer Schmittel Medina James Telit Warner & Boley Lodi Dan Barnard M. Murray Weat Salem Chas King Rittman Chas Cook Chas Os8mer Levie W M Smith Sterling Baker & Edgar F W Neumyer Burbank Curtis Spencer Mowery & Son Congress Thom Thorley Lattasburg

Delinquent Tax Notices Mailed To 1400 County Taxpayers

County Treasurer sends notices to about 1400 delinquents with exact amounts due for December taxes. Officials seek postmasters' help to forward letters to correct addresses where envelopes show errors. Taxpayers are paying December taxes more quickly at the treasurer’s office after Thanksgiving.

Kreger Kreiger

Major Marquis Weybrecht as adjutant general shifts gap

Governor elect Harmon selects Lieut Lt Weybrecht of the Eighth regiment as adjutant general pleasing officers in the 8th regiment. Weybrecht’s vacancy would be created for lieutenant colonel. Major F S Marquis is named as the likely successor and is the ranking major.

Wonder Liniments and Cures Advertised for Pain Relief

An advertisement touts Chamberlain’s Liniments as highly effective for rheumatic pains back sprains and bruises with quick relief. It lists prices at 25 cents for regular size and 50 cents for large. Also promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs colds and pneumonia prevention and Kodol for Dyspepsia and indigestion with claims of rapid relief from stomach trouble. Sold by S H Boyd & Co Bixler Pharmacy Kreiger’s Drug Store.

Kreiger’s Drug Store Chamberlain S. H Boyd & Co Foley Bixler Pharmacy S. H. Boyd & Co T the Kreiger

Bryan at Smithville Chautauqua Lecture Prospect

William Jennings Bryan may visit Wayne county next summer for Smithville Chautauqua engagements. John M Eberly, Smithville manager, received a Chicago bureau letter stating Bryan will have leisure to lecture if conditions allow. Bryan was a magnet attractor in Smithville years ago, drawing large crowds, suggesting a repeat appearance.

William Jennings Bryan Wayne County Smithville

Kohler to face insanity trial in Dalton home invasion

Paul Kohler, held in the county jail since July 1, is charged with entering the home of Fred Egger near Dalton to commit robbery and assault against Mrs Egger. He will be tried on an insanity defense on December 7. Special jurors drawn include Virgil Mott, Rod Metsker, Elmer Ober, Levi Ro Kramer, J F P Hosler, Frank Haverstock, John Wacker, J H Spiker, Charles Ahi, William Fisher, Benjamin Good, Park Reddick.

Paul Kohler Fred Egger Dalton Mrs Egger Virgil Mott Wooster Rod Metsker Clinton Elmer Ober East Union Levi Ro Kramer 4Th Ward FP Hosler Greene Frank Haverstock John Wacker J H Spiker Charles Ahi Chippewa William Fisher Benjamin Good Baughman Park Reddick Wayne

Catalogue advertises Shibley & Hudson second annual issue

Shibley and Hudson issue their second annual catalogue a 72 page edition with 16 color pages. It features a neat cover showing a society lady in an evening gown with jewel laden styling and lists most items handled by the firm with price and description. About 2000 copies are distributed across Wooster and surrounding rural routes including Wooster City Orrville Shreve Smithville and Creston. The firm aims for strong Christmas sales thanks to bold advertising and fair dealing.

Shibley & Hudson Wooster Wooster City Orrville Shreve Smithville Creston

Thanksgiving Service at St James Episcopa

The Thanksgiving service at St James Episcopa was well attended with Miss Alice Firestone presiding at the organ and congregational singing. Rev Mr Marsh delivered a heartfelt meditation on Give Thanks and was well received for his forceful remarks.

Alice Firestone Marsh

Soldiers Shine In Range Contest Of 8th Regiment

About half of Co D 8th Regiment O N G participated in the annual range contest east of the city. Shooters tested at 200 and 500 yard targets with strong individual scores. George Russell led the 200 yard event with 23 of 25, August Rope won at 600 yards with 20 of 25, Rope topped aggregate with 8 dollars, Coronal John Clark second with 35 points.

Co D George Russell John Clark

Testimonial to E S Wertz at Ohio State dormitory reception

A testimonial was presented to E S Wertz at a reception in Oxley Hall at Ohio State University last week. President Thompson and Mrs Thompson led dignitaries to tour the new Young Ladies dormitory showing its kitchen dining and study suites. Wertz acknowledged the illuminated testimonial signed by all Oxley Hall girls for his role in securing legislative action granting Oxley Hall to the university.

Columbus Mr Wertz Oxley Hall University

Heart Cure Promise From Miles Medicine Advert

Anโ advertisement claims Dr Miles Heart Cure cures heart disease and relieves symptoms like short breath and palpitations. It includes a testimonial from I. D. McGILL of Frost, mentioning prior weakness, improvement after using the remedy, and a money back guarantee from Miles Medical Co.

Miles Ake Myles I. D. McGill Frost Ghia Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wooster and Frank Cheney Cheney & CO Toledoy Hall Traiza Leave Penneywanta Lines Gleveland &Southwestern Traction Ca eCleveland Limiteds Lindale Puritas Springs Illyna North T. Lorain Grafton Ober Wellso Berle Heights Wilson S.P Cle Ohio BarBerton Bixler Hoost Billy Woods DeWin DeWwitt Major Col. Weybrecht Bryan St. James’ Episcopa Rice the Wooster The Citizens National Bank of Government Depository Kilmer Joseph O. Fritz Attorney-atlaw Procter & O'Hall East Liberty Street Wooster, O Oss W Funck Court House Harding & Co M. PF. Bern McClarran Liberty Street Yseter E. W. Neweire Attorney-a At-Law ofite—Jacxzoon Block Public Square John ci M’clarkan Charles C, Jones, Vlaw. Wooster Ohla Rpaylor & Taylor JB. Taylor Attorneys-at-law R. C. Taylor Ooster Oslo Ofice Nice Block Proster & O'hall’s Hiras Swartz Onis R.H.N Matex Wooster Hart Eye EAR Downing Block Beall Ave Bowman Fonsteyy New York Eye and Ear Institute Monomas A Elder Tre Bye Laubach & Boyd Wessler H. A. Waite Kerr Street East Presbyterian Church Star Burdette S. Bontrager Fredericksburg Bagh Meath Seco Saee el U. BauxaaRpuma Experigi Dr. Platt Harmeute
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