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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1906
Page
7
A historical newspaper ad touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a premier kidney liver and bladder remedy. It claims rapid success across kidney and urinary ailments and offers a free bottle and book to readers who mail in. The copy urges readers to mention the paper when requesting the offer.
Nellie Houghtaling of Shreve sues James Houghtaling for divorce alleging a short marriage begun February 14 1906 at Shreve ended by cruelty and intoxication. She claims he struck her repeatedly and behaved like a wild beast. Houghtaling works as a brass molder in Mansfield.
Wooster Council No 18 Royal and Select Masons elected officers Tuesday evening Thrice Illustrious Master George J Schwartz Deputy Illustrious Master John A Russell Principal Conductor of Work Samuel H Boyd Treasurer Joan Stevens Recorder Levi Kramer Captain of Guard KE W Thompson Instructor of Council Carl M Limb Steward H L Freedlander Sentinel George Limb Fifteen petitions were presented and acted on Degrees of Royal and Select Master to be conferred on these and about a dozen others from Creston in Wooster council rooms next Tuesday afternoon
Fire destroyed the modern frame house of F. R. Shaw and family near Lodi on Thursday. The loss to the household is described as very severe.
Representative Smyser has introduced a bill to raise rural letter carrier pay by 200 a year, totaling 8 000 400. He pledged this during his campaign and is back in Washington to push the measure. He also advocates 21 000 more for Newark public library needs in estimates.
Prof Homer Neptune, science instructor, wed Miss Laura Annette Lucas of Wooster during Thanksgiving week. The ceremony took place at the bride’s home, they will live briefly with relatives in Wooster and Galion before housekeeping after January 1. Students decorated the chapel and the professor spoke briefly, amid Mendelssohn’s wedding march.
Postmaster W. B. Bryson orders clerks to ensure merchandise and third and second class mail do not contain writings that require first class rates. Mailers knowingly including such writings face fines up to ten dollars or more. Postmasters nationwide report difficulty with this issue during peak season. Local offices will notify senders to settle when known, and improper rating after notice constitutes a wilful violation with severe penalties.
Milersburg mayor Shaw ruled John P. Titdmas guilty for selling vivo in a dry town. He fined 76 dollars plus costs and ordered imprisonment in Columbus workhouse until paid. Attorneys for Titdmas will appeal. The drink contained 2 1/2 percent alcohol per state chemist analysis and was manufactured by a Milwaukee brewery.
In Common Pleas Court the jury found for the plaintiff Amos Stoner for nursing and boarding Mrs Frances Groff. Verdict was 289.39 dollars. In Swartz versus Schwam legal service the jury found for the defendant. Remaining case heard Thursday afternoon was Pressler versus Hatfield administrator Peter Pressler for 150 dollars claimed by Lyman Critchfield with W G Patterson for the defendant.
Pennsylvania railroad revived an order banning intoxicated passengers from trains. Officials say intoxicated travelers cause boisterous behavior, disturb crews, annoy other passengers, and risk injuries by moving between cars or leaving and reboarding during stops.
At the Wayne Rebekah lodge Tuesday evening officers for the ensuing term were elected including N Miss Etta Thome G Miss Lora Myera R S Mrs Dora Stevens F 8 Miss Maud Pinkerton treasurer Mrs Elizabeth Snevely trustee Mrs J Gerlach Wooster Hive Knights of the Maccabees elected Commander Edward Glasgow lieutenant commander Max Bloomberg record keeper E F Kunkle finance keeper Jay J Keister chaplain George Thompson sergeant Johnson Sweeny master of guard Frank Sence second master of guard Will Heller master at arms John Long guide guard Otto Bardon trustees Joseph O Fritz fr D Braden Wooster Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles officers listed P W P Lloyd Trapes W P W H Zaugg W V P Theodore Straub W Chap EF J Linn Sec W A Reid Treas F Rosell I G b Davia O G N A Markle trustees Max Bloomig F M Vanover M M Van Nest installation set for January American Yeoman Wooster Homestead officers elected Foreman Wilmot Snyder master of ceremonies Geo Carson correspondent G I Gardner Chaplain AL Reid master of act John Pennick
In Millersburg, Quebec, the case against Thomas for selling intoxicating liquor in a dry town ended after four hours of argument with a reserved decision at 10.80 last night. Early this morning at about 1 o clock, the window of Rev B F Rhoads Rhowel the anti saloon committee chairman and former Wooster resident was smashed with bricks and timber, signaling heightened tension after the trial.
Enola Morehouse waits for a second murder trial in Wayne County jail. She spends time trimming hats for Wooster ladies and keeping near the sheriff’s residence. Former milliner from West Salem, she continues her line even in custody.
J. Blake suffered a damaged thumb after a hog bit him while assisting with hog handling. The hog nipped and tore the nail area severely, leaving the thumb very sore but healing well.
Answer filed in a suit by M. J. Bock and William Elg against Wooster Gaslight Co and William Elz denies delivery of the note and Elz’s authority, asserts no consideration, and contests the $20,000 claim. Sheriff sale advertised for January 5 proceeds unless halted.
Probate court filings show John A. Lehman guardian and Alexander Can executor with Dec 26 hearings for first and final accounts. Multiple guardians reported final accounts, estates including Keifer Siegle and Arnstrong probate actions, with orders, bonds, and sales notes.
Rising Star Lodge Knights of Pythias elected C. C. Chas A. Weiser V C Geo J. Krieger P C Chas Schopf P Benton Gray M of W Albert Lucas M of R and G VP Moses M of F R B Snyder M of E John Stevens M af A EB J Krieger I.G. Wm. Stevens O G James Brauneck trustees for three years R. W. Fonck representative Benton G. Hay alternate M M Van Neet
The funeral for Mrs Eunice Gray widow of James L Gray was held Tuesday in Wooster. Born July 7 1833 in North Sewickley Pa she moved to Wooster with her husband in 1853 and raised five children. She supported Zion's Evangelical Lutheran church the Women's Aid and the Women's Home and Foreign Missionary society. Known for prudent guidance and steadfast love her influence endures in family and friends.
Amos L. Urr and Nola Bowman of Wooster. R. Zimmerman and Lucy B. Henry of Wooster. Christ M. Aukerman of Burbank and Grace F. McDonald of Wooster. Fred Marty of Morton and Lizzie O. Ramaler of Smithville.
A heavy wind storm Thursday morning toppled an 18 foot chimney on the home of Harmon Singser in Wayne township. The falling brick cracked the roof and caused considerable damage.
Local clipping recounts a Bells, Tennessee man identified as W. L. Rewis describing severe nasal inflammation. He reports using Amica Salve and notes relief after treatment, though the text is fragmented and difficult to parse.
A vintage ad touts Dr Miles Nervine as a sleep aid and nerve builder. It features a testimonial from Henry M. Smith of Underhill Vermont, describing insomnia after influenza and relief after using Nervine, with an offer of guaranteed money back if the bottle fails to help, distributed by Kraecker Co. in Elkhart Indiana.
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