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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1904
Page
2
An ad claims Scott's Emulsion helps consumption by improving lung function and reducing cough. It touts weight gain and less coughing as signs of improvement and offers a free sample. The notice lists FCOTL SNE chemists at 40 Pearl Street.
Mrs Anna D Hostetter of Creston files for divorce from Conrad Hostetler married March 81 1879 claiming five years of neglect and failure to provide clothing and necessaries for her and their child She alleges May 1 1904 and Sept 1 1904 assaults at the farm injuring her hip and that he insulted her with vile names Seeks alimony costs attorney fees and injunction against disposing or encumbering property Price Russell attorney for the petitioner Foreclosure actions noted against Irene M Brown Thomas P Brown et al involving 800 dollars on 58 acres in Franklin township
A Columbus report notes the new municipal code requires fixed mayor salaries and directs fees to the municipal treasuries except state cases. State accounting audits reveal many small cities hold large fee sums as part of city compensation, under an ordinance deemed invalid against the new code.
Dee Aylsworth and family visited Wooster this week while the Wooster Bix Prairie and Manafield electric line treasurer says the line should be in operation by October 1 1905 A trolley line would greatly aid Prairie trackers amid family necking and labor shortages Newkirk and neighbors spent a day cutting and preparing wood for his saw and furnace J C Lake manager of Monitor Iron Works visited to promote iron making agents Auderaun the city broker reports high activity and says he has not killed as many half fattened parkers as this year
Advertisement asserts catarrh cure uses internal remedies and local applications. Claims cure acts on mucus surfaces and blood purifiers, with testimonials offered by B. J. Cheney & Co in Toledo Ohio. Pills also offered as a separate product.
Under a new schedule effective Nov 27 passenger trains on the Pennsylvania Lines depart Wooster P. F. W. & C. station at listed times for east and west routes. Authority for details given to A Wolfe, Agent. Includes local notices and public square mentions for Medina and Oberlin areas.
In Wooster area notes, thief steals chickens from Mrs. Kramer, and widow faces loss. Auditor I N Hough comments on law for Wayne county assessors. Local pyrography talent found in a 14 year old boy. Suicides near Massillon leave families in shock. Concert date changes for Creatore band project. Westminster home sees minor fire from a toy engine. Knights of Hovor install new officers. Fire safety warnings issued for holiday decorations. Rugs canvassers upset license rules. shoppers urged to buy local. Births, restaurant closure, and G A R posts see leadership updates. Post box vandalism and mail tampering noted. Local stores changing hands and employment pledges discussed. C C & C railroad timetable changes shorten travel times significantly.
An old medical ad promotes a remedy for croup as a trusted, long used solution. It dismisses new remedies and touts a familiar product as dependable, mentioning methods of use and urging readers to follow established plans.
Mrs. Leaman of Canton sues Metsker in the common pleas court alleging he collected 2025 for her benefit, then failed to pay. An attachment order was granted to seize Metsker’s farm and belongings worth 6894 2 cents. appraisers were appointed. Leaman’s history ties to Frank Leaman’s mysterious disappearance.
Justus Dec 8 The Farmers Institute convened in the United Brethren church with sessions at 10 am and 1 30 pm and an evening meeting at 7 30 pm. Wooster native G Williams was the chief speaker.
A message from Governor Herrick reports J R Zimmerman formerly of Wooster has been removed from the Massillon hospital for the insane board for deviation of duty and inefficiency. No action yet on removing Zimmerman's Wooster university trusteeship or tax commission seat. Mayor Van Nest notes vacancy plans may wait until after January 1 with both parties likely to appoint replacements. the post carries a $5 bonus but no compensation.
Wooster bowlers defeated Seville by 16 pins in three games on Thursday. The report lists per player scores and averages for both teams, with many OCR errors in player names and numbers. Two new teams entered the city league, prompting schedule changes for December and January matchups.
A Wooster area egg strike affects holiday baking as hens refuse to lay. Regular workers are inexperienced amateurs producing small eggs, while demand and prices rise. Suppliers report shipments to Cleveland and major cities shrinking despite high prices.
A brief note outlines proposed uniform rules for Pennsylvania rating officials. It references Pennsylvanian bureaus and standard procedures, focusing on consistency and official oversight across regions.
Attendees included Robert Pitcairn resident assistant to President Cassatt A M Schoyer general superintendent of the Northwest system E T Whiter Pittsburg division superintendent Fr Wayne and R E McCarthy superintendent of the Pittsburg division of the Panhandle.
Benjamin Wilson died Thursday evening at his Madison Hill home after years of illness. Born January 25, 1825 in Franklin County Pennsylvania, he moved to Wayne County as a boy and lived with his uncle near Wooster. He married four times, leaving several children and a respected life of farm work and church involvement. funeral at 2 p.m. Saturday from his residence with Rev Littell officiating. interment in Wooster cemetery.
State Auditor Guilbert ruled on bond filing for ward and township assessors under the new law. In municipalities the county auditor shall appoint. in townships the elected assessors may file bonds any time before taking office. He ensures the ten elected will be appointed, with county auditors acting accordingly. In municipalities the county official will declare vacancies and appoint the elected men.
E. B. Eshelman aged 81 Thursday, Hon. and B. Eshelman, veteran newspaper man, remained vigorous for five decades. He spent the day quietly as The Republican notes subscribers.
Township Trustee John Hall notes fewer calls for aid among Wooster’s poor this winter than last year. He says some needs arise in cold weather, but the township will assess cases and provide relief to those deemed deserving.
Ohio's rural mail carrier service sees 2045 carriers, second only to New York, Illinois, and Missouri. The monthly standard salary is 60 dollars per man, with Postmaster Monfort of Cincinnati preparing checks totaling 120000 dollars to disburse for the month. Ohio figures show carriers near capacity with most districts now served.
A Baltimore citizen, George W Nally of 2218 Barclay Street, reports relief from catarrh after using Hyomei and urges readers to try it. His wife also cured. guaranteed refunds offered by Laubach & Boyd, local agents, with a dollar for a complete quart and fifty cents for extra bottles.
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