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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1908
Page
2
The piece argues many illnesses in women are misattributed to separate diseases by overworked doctors. It promotes Dr. Pierces Favorite Prescription as a uterine disease remedy and tonic, with pellets for digestion, claiming it comforts nervous symptoms and restores vigor in affected workers and women.
Several Wayne county post offices will be moved into civil service, affecting Fredericksburg Mt Eaton Over a Doylestown Smithville Burbank Sterling and Rittaston where postmasters will be fixtures once appointed and can only be removed by death or disability. Some offices remain unappointed except for vacancies in the future with postmasters likely to remain in place.
A Dalton house belonging to Wesley Goudy suffered fire damage Friday evening after a lantern hung on a nail fell and exploded. Workers in the home detected flames early, limiting loss. insurance coverage is noted.
An old advertisement extols Hall's Catarrh Cure as effective only when taken internally to affect the blood and mucous surfaces. It asserts the product, a registered prescription by leading physicians, combines tonics and blood purifiers to cure catarrh. Testimonials and free sends are offered. the Toledo Ohio firm markets the remedy and half a family pills for constipation.
The jury found for the plaintiff in the Smith Schott Co versus John Spring et al, awarding $838 on an account for merchandise while Spring ran a Burbank grocery. Other local notes include Cantata by the Choir, a ring recovered by M. L. Spooner, and various town updates.
Advertises 90 large cups of Dr Shoop Health Coffee for 25c per package with a coupon for a silvered No-Drip Coffee Strainer. Promises personal testimonials and satisfaction, sold by Bixler's Modern Pharmacy. Also mentions ManZan pile remedy and other health products with unclear pricing.
Philip John Herple aged 19 son of Joseph and Mary Herple died at 1:30 pm Wednesday at his parents country home from a sarcoma in the right foot linked to a sprain at farm work. Despite medical care the illness worsened since June and amputation was considered but life could not be saved. Born in Wayne township he remained there most of his life and was a popular dutiful son with many friends and sympathies for the family.
The Central passenger association endorses two cent a mile holiday rates within its territory, though some reports claim reductions are similar to previous years. Local agents await official tariff sheets, with confirmation expected soon, while outside points see a genuine rate cut.
W C Kiestler of Halliday Ark reports suffering malaria and stomach troubles but finds Electric Bitters effective. The advertisement claims the remedy purifies and enriches the blood tones nerves and restores vigor. Money back if it fails to help at 8 H Boyd Co’s drug store.
A brief crime item notes a guilty verdict for counterfeiting. The text also mentions Foley's Honey and Tar as a cough remedy and lists local drugstores Kreiger's Drug Store and Bixler Pharmacy with references to H. Boyd & Co and Kodel for Dyspepsia. Details are fragmented and lack clear dates or locations.
Guy Harris said in an interview that the Wertz law should be put into force at the Ohio penitentiary. It would end convict contract labor and place inmates at work making goods for state institutions and road projects. The governor aims to address three priorities in the extraordinary session and plans no repeal, seeking funds to fully implement the law.
On Saturday morning Judge Eason listed cases to be heard by jury starting Wednesday December 9 including Weimer versus Nolin and Kester Spangler versus Smith. The docket also includes Leard versus Nolin et al on Monday December 14 First National Bank of Casey II versus Culberts on Tuesday December 16 American Specialty Co versus Fairfield Coal Co Wesseler versus Seeley on Wednesday December 16 and Fry versus Fry Emmackson versus Duke and Clemens об.
The Brick Lasers Union 51 Ohio 4a met Friday electing President William Hummer Vice President George Wolf Secretary Harry Crow Treasurer Harry Wolf Deputy George Webb. Installing officer George Mercer performed the installation as the union reported good condition and mutual benefit through organization. Also advertised Chamberlains Liniment and Preventics candy cold cure tablets by local druggists.
Examiner Smith reviews Wooster water works books for the Board of Public Service. He finds accounts current and sound, commends Clerk Van Nest and Superintendent Fisher, and cites a $7,647.75 cost of free water to the city. He faults dual mains in same trench, bum water, uncontracted coal buys, and insufficient insurance, urging bond retirement and ledger accuracy by City Auditor Minter.
A Wooster man visiting Mansfield got drunk and slept off in a yarn shop. He woke to find his vest and hat missing and claimed a theft of $26.50. Charles Algire was arrested on suspicion on North Main Street but released next morning due to lack of evidence linking him to the alleged robbery.
Marriage licenses issued for Marvin L. Wolbaugh of Plain township with Grace M. Peebles of Millbrook. Frank T. Allen of Orrville with Grace V. Straits of East Union. James C. Mowery of Wooster with Odessa W. Mellinger of Plain township.
Chickenpox has broken out as cold weather returns with several cases already reported in public schools. Officials urge vigilance and remind families to seek medical care for symptoms.
Squire Sweeney ruled against Horton and for Day in the Wayne County Herald matter after prior adjournment. Horton offered no further evidence when the case resumed, and judgment was entered for Day on existing evidence and argument. A new suit by Horton was filed in common pleas court to be pursued in that department.
Mrs Henry Derr of West Larwill street sprained her left arm severely when she fell on the pavement while walking home from downtown Thursday evening.
Pupils of the ward schools were granted a half holiday Friday afternoon because of bad weather and the condition of the pavements.
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