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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1908

Page

9

Indigestion Relief Promises in New Kodol Digestive Cure

Advert appears from Ravenswood and nearby dealers touting Kodol as a remedy for sour stomach loss of appetite debility headaches and other indigestion symptoms. Claims the product provides natural stomach juices plus a tonic to cleanse strengthen and sweeten the mucous membranes. Includes price and dealer mentions and a promotional pitch for the sponsor ER C Dewitt Co and Kreiger Drug Co.

Ravenswood Peties ER. C. Dewitt & CO CICAS Kreiger Drug Coq

Thanksgiving society dances and weddings in Wooster area

A report of social events in Wooster and nearby towns includes the St James club Thanksgiving dance with the Conrad orchestra, Thanksgiving dinners for relatives, a double wedding at Mt Eaton, and various gatherings at homes of the Grady, Franks, Caskey, Patton, and Lundahl families. Other items note stockholder dinners, Woodmen of the World events, Daughters of the American Revolution meetings, and Kings Daughters gatherings.

ST JAMES @CLUB St James Club Conrad

Oil and Gas Talk At Mt Eaton Electric Light Poles

Oil and gas dominate Mt Eaton discussions as drillers move to Dolph Roesenburry farm last Friday and prepare to drill. Local figures include Bowers of Massillon visiting to supervise Himber hauling. Notable incidents include the death of Godfrey Myfurth of Kochs and a funeral planned from Moor Church.

Eaton Dolph Roesenburry Bowers Massillon Louis Dallwacker Caroline Harper Akron Frank M Haverstock Dan Beels William McCulloch Lorain Ohio the Reformed Church R A Lucas Wooster Odenkirk Paul Schafter S&l Chris Feltow Serge Godfrey Myfurth Kochs Moor Church Wet Idaton

Resolutions of Condolence for Lloyd of Trapes

Wooster Aerie No is Fraternal Order of Eagles mourns the death of our Brother Lloyd of Trapes and resolves that our charter be draped in mourning for thirty days and these resolutions be inserted in daily papers and furnished to the family. The notice honors his friendship and faith and recalls angels bearing our loved ones away. Engraved on the records of the Verle FE Bolgegrain Fred KH Faber H WO Franks.

Wooster Aerie No Order of Eagles Lloyd of Trapes Ous Bolgegrain Fred KH Faber H WO Franks

Dangerous Operation and Dr King’s New Effects Ad

An antique ad touts removal of the appendix as a dangerous operation by a surgeon while promoting Dr Kings New Effects as a painless cure. It claims the remedy relieves constipation headache biliousness malaria and other ailments, priced at 25 cents at Boyd Co drug store.

Counterfeiting conviction and drug-store ad copy mix

A short notice asserts guilt for counterfeiting and touts remedies from Foley’s Honey and Tar and ManZan Pile Remedy. It promotes Bixler Pharmacy and 8, H Boyt & Co as sellers and Kreiger’s Drug Store guarantees, with a brief claim for Little Early Risers pills.

Foley Bixler Pharmacy H Boyt & Co Tts

Rem edy Claim From Mrs Whiteacre on Eclectric Oil

Mrs L Whiteacre of Buffalo touts Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as the best remedy for a often fatal disease, noting its long success in her family over many years. The informal testimonial emphasizes enduring confidence in the product.

Thomas Mra. L. Whiteacre Buffalo

Building expansion plan approved for 131000

At a board meeting in Columbus a request of 131000 for building improvements was approved. The plan includes a 40 foot east wing to the administration building and additional work on barns, with 46000 earmarked for the project.

Columbus

Denies He Is After the Secretaryship

A Wooster representative, Mr Wertz, denies seeking the secretaryship and says his Columbus trip with Mrs Wertz was for a dormitory reception with Governor Harmon not signaling a bid. Despite denials, Wertz is prominently mentioned as a possible appointee, with others in the running. General A T Cr itchfield remains in Columbus with plans to stay through winter, while George McCormick and Peter C Given face shifts in the Harmon administration and adjutant general Weybrecht begins to take over field appointments. Gardiner in the secretary of state’s office also holds over, with no change in that department under Thompson’s election.

Alree Wertz Wooster Columbus Ohio State Harmon Mr.Wertz A. T. Critchfield Critchfield Willl Washington George McCormick Critchhfield Weybrecht George 1 Gardiner Secretary of State Thompson

Librarian Miss Daisy Darr Resigns at Worcester Library

Miss Daisy Darr resigns as librarian at the Worcester library and will be replaced by Miss Myrtle Allen. Darr is noted for efficiency and broad knowledge of the collection, with courteous service and many friendships among library staff. Aden Des serves as assistant librarian, and the promotion follows a prior period in charge of the library.

Daisy Darr Woosterbrary Myrtle Allen Darr Aden Dis

Garver Divorce Granted by Judge Eason

Judge Eason grants Laura Garver of Orrville a divorce from Clayton W Garver on grounds of gross neglect of duty and cruelty after Saturday afternoon proceedings.

Eason Laura Garver Orrville Clayton W . Garver

Stomach and Liver Tablets Promoted by Local Drug Store

A reader from Kempt Nova Scotia testifies that Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets give no better relief than other pills for a dull after meal feeling. The ad claims the tablets strengthen the stomach regulate fever and bowels and are superior to pills though priced the same. A free sample is offered at St Boyd & Co's drug store.

Chamberlain David Freeman Kempt Nova Statia St. Boyd & Co's

Mrs McRaney Praises Foley's Kidney Remedy

Mrs M McRaney of Prentiss writes she suffered three months confined to bed with kidney and bladder trouble after two doctors failed to help. She credits Foley's Kidney Remedy, saying after two bottles she felt like a new person and urges other suffering women to try it. Bixler Pharmacy and Boyd & Co. distribute.

McRaney M McRaney Prentiss Miss Foley Mke Bixler Pharmacy H, Boyd & Cd

Rings Little Liver Pill and Laxative Syrup Ad

An old newspaper ad promotes Rings Little Liver Pill for biliousness digestion headaches and constipation with a two cent price. Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup is advertised to stop coughs and drive the cold from the system, marketed to children and sold at Kreiger’s Drug Store.

Kreiger'’s Kennedy Kreigers Drug S Store

Factories in Sight for Glass Works Settlement Funds

Discussion heated over December funds from the Glass works settlement. Board of trade plans to hold money in trust and fund new factories only on strong bids. Prominent members favor smaller ventures, hoping three or four Gerstenschlager style plants rather than one large glass works to ensure ongoing operations. No specific sites yet, but winter looms and caution remains.

Glass Works Board of Trade Committee On New Industries

Obituary: Mrs Maria Miller of Wayne Township

Mrs Maria Miller wife of Albert Miller of Wayne township died Saturday morning after six weeks of illness from complications. Aged 69 she was a daughter of John Lehman and a pioneer county settler. A Lutheran church member, she is survived by four children F G Miller and E A Miller of Kansas City F L Miller and Miss Anna B Miller at home. The funeral is set for 2 p m Monday at Lehman church.

Maria Miller Albert Miller Wayne Township Miller John Lehman Lutheran Church F. G. Miller E A Miller Kansas City F L. Miller Anna B. Miller Lehman Church

Obituary notices from Orrville and nearby regions

Obituary notices detail the deaths of Mary Snyder aged about 70 at G L Bartseny’s Orrville home, Daniel Walter a longtime Orrville resident who died at his son Harry Walter’s in Washington, and Louis Woodward son of A W Woodward who died Sabbath day November 2 1908 at 14 years 9 months 26 days. Louis’ family mourns, with burial at Woodward cemetery and mournful verses recalling peace in death.

Mary Snyder G L Bartseny Orrville Daniel Walter Joan Harry Walter Washington Louis. Woodward A. W Woodward Louis Woodter

Bracelets for Men Arrive in London

The New York Tribune reports engagement bracelets for men have reached London. A plain puce gold flat band fastens above the elbow with a buckle or hidden spring. Once on, only a small needle can remove it by touching a tiny spring hole.

New York Tribune London

Good Cough Medicine For Children Ad For Cough Remedy

An old advertisement extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for children with claims of safety and satisfaction from mothers in Ripley West Virginia. It notes the season for coughs and the risk of diphtheria or scarlet fever, and mentions Bees Laxative Cough Syrup as another child friendly option. The copy references local dealer S. H. Boyd & Co and retailer Frere Rian Store.

Chamberlain F. F. Starcher Ripley W. Va Krotger Frere Rian

Poloy’s Oxrino Laxative Cures Constipation

A fragmented ad claims Poloy’s Oxrino laxative cures constipation and stimulates the liver to regulate bowels so they act naturally. The text is garbled with references to pharmacy and prices.

Bixler

Like New Tax? Well Ask Em Demystifying Vehicle Tax Debate

A local discussion probes support and objections to a vehicle tax. Old councilman Max Bloomberg notes enforcement will be strict and all ordinances will be printed for city officials. A resident argues taxes should apply per vehicle, with teamster and livery nuances explained.

Max Bloomberg Mr Bloomberg Mr .Bloomberg

Mayor backs smaller test well plan at council meeting

Friday evening Mayor Van Nest noted the Board of Public Service found a $500 appropriation insufficient for a ten inch test well. Mr Lautzenschlager said eight inches would be enough and the Board was instructed to proceed, keeping costs low.

Counel van Nest Board of Public Service Lautzenschlager

Wooster Nabs Opening Day Win In Early Season Tilt

The Modern Woomen basket five led by Jay Jolliffe and Multon defeated Cleveland’s five 26 to 16 in Thanksgiving afternoon action under fair attendance. Wooster’s lineup included George Smith and L F Jacobs Yussell, with Jolliffe and Multon pacing scorers. A junior class 1906 versus 1907 game followed, ending 16 to 13 with Smith and Snavely top scorers and Cameron key for the 1907 squad.

Wooimen Basket Dallis Fn Felmbia Cleveland Wooster’s Jay Jolliffe Multon Tue George Smith L. F Jacobs Yussell Kommers Hayes Jollitt Kramer R. G Jollitt Baskets Yussell A Kommers G Kommers Fulton J. Jollite Benjamin W. Hls Co. Weygandt RG B. Eberhart R. Weygandt II GWU Shellenberge I. Bloomberg H. Coe Smith Lpf OW. Cameron

Money Due The Independence Stone Co filed petition

The Independence Stone Co of Cuyahoga County filed a petition against John Roe Mich and W A Knowlton of Treston. Plaintiffs claim $1600 is due for rental on certain lands. Constock of Cleveland and Lyman Critch filed as attorneys for plaintiffs.

Independence Stone Co Cuyahoga County John Roemich W A. Knowlton Treston Constock Cleveland Lyman Critch

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Shoop Dr Shoop Dr. Shoop Estorative Bixler Western Canada United States Kansas Chicago Ottawa Canada Bates Gav Agt HM. Williams Gardner Building Toledo, Ohio Hgnester S. H. Boyd & Co. Druggists Pinner J. M Grady Pearly A Franks S. N Pranks North Grant Street Kitta Shreve Rey C of Johnson Methodist Church John Caskey North Bever Street George Hilderbrand Ashland Elizabeth Lundaw Oscar Matte Lowsa Saurer Agron Saurer Ella Smith Kidron The Reformed Church Mt Eaton Millers Hall Mary Patton Misa Sadie Patton Db W. Stahl St Vernon Board of Infirmary Blanche Robinson Harbaugh Heathman Saeger Messrs Harbaugh, Feudner, Albrecht and Jones Johnson Sweeney Wan Long Wooster Orrville Marshallville Gerstenglager Mrs. Long Liberty Wooster Wayne the Daughters of the America Revolution J .H. Todd Liberty Street Mrs Todd Kings Daughters Mrs Wow Newman Taylor Flat Oil and Mt. Eaton W. —H. Wiler Empire Roller Phen Penn Naftiger Gesis Csv Frank Kreiger Kreiger’s Drug Store Given Peter C. Given Senate Hiarmon Watil Garver Dean's Kate New ‘York Bears Wooster Machine Company B. Barrett Sons General Nicks Arnsted Wesley H.zaug Hf Zauge
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