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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1900
Page
2
Smithville notes describe a speaker at the Seasties event for the new schoolhouse, with reminiscences of old friends from Peoples College. Local updates include residents’ travels, church services, a Thanksgiving collection, and social events, along with a tale of a failed enterprise involving real estate and a mysterious capitalist.
George D Williams of Manchester Michigan recalls a slave freed from disease after his wife recovered her ability to move unaided with two bottles of Electric Bitters. The tonic is praised for treating female disorders nervousness sleeplessness melancholy headaches backache fainting and dizziness. Every bottle guaranteed only 50 cents sold by Laubach Boyd Drugists.
An old advertisement touts a cough and cold remedy Bosches's Germkin Syrup as a cure for severe threats and lung troubles. It claims the product heals tissues destroys germs relieves inflammation and aids rest. The ad urges trying one bottle and references Green's Prize Almanac.
A local tale recounts a fur trader regaining voice after using Fa ey’s Homescane Poa. The piece mentions speakers and a Substrate device as part of the scene, naming Laahach Av Bos d Zibeverman a Co as possibly involved in the discussion or setting.
An early 20th century patent medicine advertisement touts a preparation that digests all foods to aid digestion and restore digestive organs. The copy emphasizes ease of use and claims relief for indigestion. Zimmerman & Co. markets the product to readers seeking gastrointestinal comfort.
An advertisement touts Banner Salve as the best skin remedy made from a prescription by a famous skin specialist. It claims to heal piles, sores, burns, and all skin diseases, with superior performance among salves. The dealer names Lauch & Boyd and Zimmerman & Co. as suppliers.
A brief historical notice seeks a female reader with stomach trouble to respond about Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. The advertisement promises a cure and is signed by a generic author urging druggists to endorse and distribute the product.
Miss Birdie Rubrecht, daughter of Frederick Rubrecht of the Fifth ward, who left home about three years ago amid rumors, returned Friday night in good health and well dressed. She had been working in a Battle Creek laundry, Michigan, and her father said he had not pressed for details about her departure or location. He expressed pleasure at her safe return.
Daniel W. Keck as executor and Samuel H. Forrer as administrator filed petitions to sell real estate to pay debts and to report orders. Various estates, guardianships, and inventories noted, with hearings set for January 4 and orders to record or approve sales and accounts. Multiple executors and administrators named, bond amounts and private sale orders listed.
A health claim touts Dr. Kinpr's New Life Pills as boosting brain and body power. Sold for 25 cents at Laubach and Bosch's drug store.
A North Stratford man, Peter Sherman, testifies that Kodol Dyspepsia Cure relieved years of chronic indigestion. The product digests food, provides instant relief, and helps many stomach troubles, with Zimmerman & Co. listed.
Many have lost confidence and health, believing kidney disease incurable. Foley's Kidney Cure is promoted as a positive cure for the discouraged and disconsolate. Take no other. Laubach & Boyd, Zimmerman & Co.
A cautions notice warns against counterfeit versions of DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve sold by Zimmerman and Co dkdee. The original is claimed to cure piles erovema cuts scalds burns sores and skin diseases while counterfeit products may be worthless or harmful.
A vintage remedy claim touts Vilsey's Honey and Tar to stop a cold or la grippe early. It warns against substitutes and mentions Laubach & Boyd and Zimmerman & Co in association with the product.
A neglected cough or cold may escalate into serious illness and should be stopped at once. One Minute Cough Cure claims rapid relief for coughs colds croup bronchitis grippe and other throat and lung troubles from Zimmerman Co. dealers.
A disrupted gathering last Sunday led to a dispute over who caused the disturbance. The involved parties refer to Laubach & Boyd or Vetodman & Co for a remedy, claiming Foley's Honey and Tar provides relief.
An advertisement touts Dean's Ointment as instantly relieving skin conditions. It claims permanent cure for eczema scalds boils hives and itching with a drugstore sale at an apparent price of 8 to 1.
An 88 year old Samuel Swainhart of near East Union dies after a social night. Pensioner James D Hayes of Burbank reports an 8 dollar monthly rise. I H Myers recovers from dye poisoning to his feet but remains sore. Henry Gable reports ripe strawberries in town. E E Justice from Beach City plans to move and open a cigar factory. J A H Myers of Smithville, ex guard in Paris, suffered serious internal injuries in a fall and is hospitalized in New York. Eugene McAnaneen’s son receives a dressed turkey after a company-wide gift to 2,000 workers. Ex County Recorder Florian Schaffter sells 80 acres near Mt Eaton for 65 per acre and buys 17 acres in Franklin Twp. his sons to move April 1. McClellan & Sanborn handle the sale. Pennsylvania Line’s wreck near Mexico slows traffic. No. 200 collides with a freight, four cars burn, fireman C J Johnson hurt. tracks blocked five hours. Wooster jail inmates Indgar and family relations noted. local Thanksgiving. Mrs Louise Proeuffer, severely burned, remains critical. New coal train to Massdon and Cleveland to start Monday. flagman to be Bardon. Local letters note progress of Dear Wooster resident Charles Rife after NY operation. Remains of Mrs Ohio J Jones arrive from Zanesville. pallbearers listed. brief services at grave.
Thomas Gault, by Weygandt and Weiser, seeks divorce from Al mira Gault asserting marriage in 1882, no children, and his claim she left him in 1900 with Ira Gallatin. He accuses neglect, immorality, and threatens of poisoning, cites July 4 1900 elopement reports and a later sighting of them together in Mansfield. He also notes he deeded property to her in 1880s and seeks divorce and alimony.
Mrs Gee of New Straitsville Ohio prevented a dreadful crush and saved two lives after a severe throat chest and lung illness. She credits Dr Kings New Discovery with curing her and Mr Long pneumonia and touts the remedy as effective for throat chest and lung troubles. Trial bottles free at Laubach Boyd's Drug Store. 0c or 1 60.
The note touts August Flower as the world’s largest medicine sale and urges readers to use Green’s August Flower for indigestion biliousness and related ailments. It implies historical reliance by mothers and grandmothers, promoting Green’s Prize Almanac as a purchase incentive.
A. A. Thurness of Wills Creek Coal Co. Buffalo Ohio reports years of kidney and bladder trouble with gravel passing. Foley’s Kidney Cure relieved pain quickly. brick dust like stones disappeared and the writer feels like a new man. Claim stresses genuine benefits and warns against substitutes.
A brief product note credits Dewitt's Little Early Risers as dainty pills that cleanse the liver remove obstructions and invigorate the system. Zimmer man & Co. is listed as the distributor.
A list of several warranty and quit claim deeds filed in Wayne County counties includes transfers from John Aalto Edith Art to George Gerstensar West Salem parcels to Henrys Betacer. from Charles Ewioy to Hears Benader West Salem. from Sarah Steugh and Rhushwad to Mahala Cebler Shreve. from Kate A Sheard to James M Bailey Clinton township. from Bertus A Lake to John C Lake and Laura Lake in Clinton township. from Sevilla Cook to Samuel Cook Orrville. from Joseph Holtzer to Jacob Holtzer Orrville. from T J Smith administrator of W N Smith to William Miller West Salem. from William Roach and wife to James W Fishburn Jefferson. from A W Brown son and wife to William Shoup Chester township. from Mary E Pait ine and husband to C C Haffner Orrville. from Peter Mougey and wife to Gottfried Baumann Milton township. and Jesse Weidman and wife to Solomon Klank Greece township.
David F. Zeigler of Belleforrine and Kitty Russell of Wooster appear among the marriage licenses. Alfred Grossman of Wooster and Nora E. Franks of Fredericksburg are named. Wallace Schmuck and Grave G. Taylor of Wooster are listed. Henrys J. Raudebaugh and Lena Q. Hawk of Ovarton. Brook B. Shrimplin of Barberton and Callesta Knepp of Creston. Simon I. Eberly of Madisonburg and Joie Butzley of Overton are also documented.
A Philadelphia Record report notes a prominent vegetarian intends to persuade a football team to trial a week on a vegetarian diet next year. He argues vegetables prevent tiredness, unlike meat or fish which he says causes uric acid buildup and fatigue. He concedes the experiment has not yet been tried.
A fragment notes medical relief offerings by Dr Thomas, promising instant relief for burns sprains and accidents, suggesting home visits or remedies as part of care.
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