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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1904
Page
3
A troubling ad proclaims a month long guarantee by Laubach & Boyd on Mi-6-Na. It promises refund of money if the remedy fails to satisfy after a month of use. The language implies broad relief for weak digestion and stomach ailments.
The notice promotes Mi-Ona as a cure for stomach troubles from indigestion to dyspepsia. It claims 90 out of 100 successes, promises rebuilt blood, weight gain, and restored health. The offer lets customers try a month with no cost if unhelpful and low cost if effective.
Late Thursday night at the Pennsylvania ticket office a brakeman’s gold watch was reported missing between Palmar Street Bridge and the Cedar Valley Distillery. Web Horn, a night agent, searched the track in a raging snowstorm and found the watch, returning it to brakeman Nicholas of Alliance on Friday morning.
The Republican urges Wooster citizens to back a well located hospital. It notes weekly hospital need, praises local physicians and surgeons, and asks who will endow a bed or room or provide annual support for the sick unable to pay. It invites physicians and others to share views on the subject.
Charles Foster Warner son of Henry and Mary Warner of near Cedar Valley Wayne County Ohio died November 19 1904 from inflammatory rheumatism and typhoid fever He was born November 24 1878 and died aged 25 years 11 months and 24 days He joined the Methodist church August 31 1902 and lived a Christian life He leaves a wife Minnie Young a father mother two brothers five sisters and many friends plus a friend poem and farewell verses are included
Matters heard and pending before Judge R L Adair include Samuel Barkholder adjudged insane and committed to Mansillon hospital. Samuel and Eliza Saurer filed additional bond and estate inventory. First and final accounts filed for H H Hubbell and others. several wills probated. executors appointed. bonds set from 1095 to 1900. real estate sales and guardian and administrator applications heard with hearings set in January.
The Baltimore & Ohio railroad draws large water supplies from a point north of Wooster in Wayne county to serve the main line. Water pumped here fills tanks that stand along the route, remaining in use continuously as trains require.
Fragmentary OCR notes hint at growing unrest and systemic troubles within FiervOuseEMS and Eldere institutions, suggesting imminent instability and strained leadership as dissension circulates among key groups.
Wooster resident W Woolman of 83 South Walnut Street recounts a six year lasting cure from Doan's Kidney Pills bought at Zimmerman & Co drug store. He cites relief from back and kidney pain, urged by his wife’s use, and notes the pill's price at 50 cents with Foster Milburn Co Buffalo as sole US agents.
Not in Wayne County, a broad plan to overhaul rural mail carriers arises amid claims by several congressmen that the National Rural Carriers' Association used undue influence and threats to influence elections for higher carrier salaries. The Post Office Department reportedly finds the charges true, risking job losses for some carriers, with Indiana noted as a focal point. Wayne County has no suspected malfeasance and no inspector inquiry.
The Massillon Bottle and Glass plant, part of the Ohio Bottle company known as the Pocock factory, is preparing to light its third furnace. When fired, the plant will have full Ohio Bottle Company equipment in use. Reed & Company also operates three furnaces in Massillon, employing about four hundred fifty men and boys.
Forecasts warn of a cross continent disturbance then warm and cool waves. Disturbances reach Pacific coast by 8 and eastern states by 15 with blizzard like weather on the Atlantic coast. Severe weather expected on Pacific coast and Mississippi valleys around December 15 as temperatures trend downward into mid month.
Receiver Lynch says little moves in winding up the Wooster National Bank. deposits may be paid in full, while a rumored sale could require guarantees and stock sales to revive the bank. The examiner has left, with a report due to federal officials, as locals speculate on a future transaction and any possible dividend timelines.
Mr. J. H. Beleston of Maple Landing Iowa reports wife and he suffered severe colds that developed into la grippe. He used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets, which helped relieve congestion and bodily symptoms, and he claims to be completely knocked out the grip. For sale by all druggists.
W S Joliff of Orrville moved to Shreve and will enter the milk business. A Co EK vs Co A basketball game was played at the armory Saturday at 8 pm. Several locals report trips to markets and sales, and new business openings include a Beeler block restaurant. Obituary notes Mrs Emeline Alleman died at 75. interment Friday.
Beall Miss and Dr King’s remedy are cited in a testimonial claiming Dr King’s New Discovery cured consumption after prior failures. The narrator warns listeners who dismiss the cure may face fatal outcomes, noting their wife’s rapid improvement after four bottles. Trial bottles offered by Laubach Boyd druggists. Price 50c and $1.00.
The 1905 Peruna Almanac is already published and widely distributed across eight million homes. Supplies are limited and readers are urged to obtain a copy soon before they run out.
James Sheller, a Smithville youth, faced manslaughter charges in the death of Jamson. The jury deliberated under ten minutes, returning a not guilty verdict after Indra Maxwell’s instruction. Only one ballot was reportedly taken.
A contest over holiday travel pricing involves the Cleveland and South Western electric line and the Big Four. Most routes focus on Cleveland to Wellington, with a one and one third fare round trip for Dec 24 25 26 31 and Jan 1 8, returning by Jan 4, while a one cent per mile rate is set for the Cleveland to Wellington rapid trip. The dispute centers on shifting business from electric to steam service as the Big Four eyes greater control.
A Cleveland paper reports an impending football pairing between Western Reserve and Ohio State next year. It notes Reserve has skipped Big Six foes for two seasons, favoring Wooster and Mount Union, and hints Wooster’s rise could pressure the Reserve program to drop local opponents.
An advertisement touts Chamberlains Pain Balm for sprains bruises burns and similar injuries claiming instant pain relief and healing about one third faster than oral treatment sold by all druggists.
L P Obliger won the Wayne county treasurer seat in 1975 succeeding J Helman. His term began in fall next year and the vault doorway bears a framed inscription warning that those who think they stand should fear to rebald. The hanging injunction has remained for 18 years as part of the vault entry display.
Mr and Mrs Chas Kahn of East Union township now Akron barely escaped death in a recent city fire that devastated the Dobson block. They resided on the fourth floor with an infant. The husband used the elevator to rush out and later tried to save goods but smoke and flames drove him back. The elevator fell with a crash as he returned to the first floor. The household belongings were lost and the couple suffered severe distress.
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