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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1907
Page
5
In the Court of Common Pleas the jury awarded the defendant Sweitzer a verdict for $2,000 damages after the plaintiff’s case rested. Judge Nicholas sustained the defense motion to direct a verdict, the jury retired, and returned with a verdict for the defendant. Jurors were excused until Wednesday.
A daughter born to David Moser and wife Dae. Dec 11. The Methodist church reports pledges toward a $500 debt for the new parsonage, a $1,400 building praised as a credit to the arch and village. Rev J B Wampler of Apollo Pa hosted Friday at Dr Brown’s home. Mrs Melinda Campbell, a street resident, is seriously ill. Sunday schools plan Christmas services. Charles Carlin of Akron visits with parents. Charles Skeese of New London visits friends. Mrs Rosetta Hefd and Miss Dove Skeese depart for Pasadena Calif to spend winter. Born Dec 5 to W F Johnson and wife, a daughter.
A committee from the Wayne County bar presented to the county commissioners a plan to reduce courtroom size, repurpose space for offices, improve lighting and ventilation, and reduce street noise. They proposed a rough plan with east and south side reductions and a skylight, urging immediate action and architectural detail from approved architects.
An old advertisement touts Helllater's Rocky Mountain Tes as a remedy for clogged or inflamed bowels and general digestion. It claims relief from congestion and restoration of natural digestion, priced at 85 cents with tea or tablets variants.
A note promotes Pinesalve Carbo as a medicated poultice that draws inflammation and poison from cuts and septic injuries. It claims immediate relief for cuts burns eczema and cracked hands and lists a price of five ots. Sold by Krieger's Drug Lines mw.
In Reedsburg and vicinity, residents pursue travel and duties. Mrs E R Long leaves for Allegheny Pa with family. Miss Katharine Barnhart and several others visit friends. Clara Statler returns from Columbus millinery work. Clyde Kreiling recovers from pneumonia scare. a school led by Solomon Myers progresses well. a city show in Blackville draws crowds. excitement grows over a proposed electric line. A 10 year old girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ryland Schmuck, suffers a severe ankle fracture after a horseback ride. Dr Mawery provides prompt surgical care.
Dec 11 notes list residents visiting relatives and local social events. Mrs Cyrus Young was called to Wadsworth for illness of her mother. John Nimmons of Plymouth visited cousin G A Smith. Knights of the Maccabees hosted a banquet for W G Fouche at Myers hotel before his move to Ashland. Numerous small gatherings and visits are recorded across Creston West Salem and surrounding areas.
At Friday night’s meeting Wooster temple of Pythian Staters elected officers including Clara Dieh M E C Orra Brown M E C Pearl Young M E J Nettie Kaltwasser M T Ricca Kettler M of F Louisa Ellaperman M of A Urpha Reiman P of T Lydia Long O G Anna Baal installing officer Katharine Thomen trustee Lena Zaugg Grand lodge representative Ricca Kettler alternate Katharine Thomen The message promotes Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea with a price of 86 cents and is from S W Boyd & Co.
James Donahue of New Britain Connecticut reports kidney cure relief after Foley's Kidney Cure and two bottles, claiming life insurance tests now clear. Bixler's Modern Pharmacy markets 8 H Boyd Co products and Rings Dyspepsia Tablets promise quick relief from indigestion. Kriegler's Drug Store advertises the two items with a two day free trial.
L Bremer plans a shoe shop in the Brown building at South Market and South streets. The Charlea Feaman farm in Canaan township sold at administrator’s sale to John Caybo and wife for 3845 dollars, approved at 8802.40. Several fire and theft losses settled in the Howard building and by Co Ludiana Morial amounts. An injury at Plank and Gray mill left James Jennings with knee damage but no broken bones. A Cedar Valley resident served a jail night for intoxication. plea cost one dollar plus costs. Fort Wayne and Ft. Worth travel notes and Buchwalter’s store ad. A Wooster Delivery Co. horse incident but minimal damage. Fred Meahl, runaway, writes from Denver saying he is well and wants mother to stop worrying.
Miss Zoe Garver and Miss Adaie Berger of Wooster visited Mr and Mrs H B Hamiltonv. David Venning and wife of Hudson stayed with sister Mrs J J Crites last week. Q O A Wright and wife called on Byron Edmonds. Mrs L E Hoffman ill but improving. Electric line work at a standstill. Wayne No 6 class gathered at Frank Wright’s Friday for games and refreshments with ice cream and cake. Neighbors anticipate magicians tuning up for emergencies.
Fire swept the farm home of John Schaaf three miles southeast of Shreve destroying the structure. James Ringler living there saved most belongings. Schaaf faces about 1200 in losses with 400 insurance coverage.
Mrs A A Zimmerman visits Creston. Mrs M B Mead of Burbank speaks on missionary work at the Methodist church. B F Worka and wife visit relatives. A Christmas tree at Lutheran church. M W Roger and family attend West Salem Christmas event. Ed Finley family visit Wooster. turkey roast at B Paumier's. Barney Zimmerman joins Erie railroad at Creston. Joseph Foos of Canton visits relatives.
A dated column cites home as remedy and moral center with quips on going home for consolation fun reform and family to see you at your best. It promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy and Little Liver Pills from local druggists Krieger’s Drug Store and Ixler’s Modern Pharmacy as cures amid a garbled herbal and health ad context.
Harry Holcomb of near Medina was held up at 1 a m on a lonely road near Chippewa Lake by two masked men armed with revolvers. They commanded him to exit his buggy and surrender 300 in cash and a gold watch. The motive appears linked to Holcomb’s recent wealth.
Rev Koontz conducts greetings at the Progressive church north of town with Catharine Hazzard of East Cleveland as guest of her brother 8 W Thorley and family. Wayne Swivebart attends acumen Business College at Wooster. Parishioners Sheppard and family of Chester visit his mother. Infant child of 8 E Steltzer and wife buried in Mennonite burial grounds. Dr Robert May of Cleveland plans village practice mid month. Crescent tent No 378 K OT M elects officers for the year led by Commander Charles Myers and Lt Gent James T Blue with Byron Baker record keeper and Elmer Randebanga M D chaplain.
Ot village reports several improvements such as gravel walks and new housing. F R McChorn finished a house on his farm east of town and moved in last week. Protracted meeting at Maple Grove continues with locals attending.
Dec 10 reports show Charlson Briner living with David Stair then with Spider of Overton and Mrs Crater's house. Thurman Franka from Hickory Wraven stays with grandparents Wolhgamout. Mrs Mary Hensel from Sterling visited J Heisel. Jerome Miller and John Campbell at the Bick hat. Lucile Campbell's friends celebrate her eleventh birthday. Nyaah Showalter from Mechanicsburg helped Mrs Wm Spitler last Thursday. Mrs John Howman from Overton visited with her daughter Mrs Dave Spitler. Charley Wagner Ruby Etta of Lodi visited Wolgamont. Wm Spitler and daughter at Mart Shifferly today. Milton Howman and wife from Ashland county visited BHmomet Walton early last week.
An old advertisement touts Dr King s New Life-Pin for dangerous liver and bowel stoppage claiming quick relief with money back guarantee from 8S H Boyd Co drug store. It promotes Dr Shoop s Cough Cure as safe cure with herbal ingredients and no opiates, claiming lung healing effects and sacred herb branding.
Fragmentary advertisement claims DeWitt’s products like Carbellaed and Hinsel Salve relieve coughs and colds. It lists a drug store, Kuss Lers Drug Store, as the seller. The text is garbled with spelling errors and unclear directions.
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