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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1908
Page
6
In Washington township a farmer named Mr Collier reports outcroppings of more precious mentale on his property and plans to investigate their value. The discovery could lead to assessment of potential mineral wealth on the farm.
Harvey Gelxelman pled guilty to robbing Albert Thompson of Salt Creek township last summer. He was sentenced Saturday morning by Judge Kason to two years in the Columbaux penitentiary. The judge noted it was his first offense and cited his wife and child dependents as a factor in the mercy shown.
The article describes large cash deposits entering the Wayne county treasurer's office for the next six months, with a standout $1026 deposit and daily receipts from $1200 to $3500. Treasurer Kretzer will apportion the funds as deposits continue, while staff process and issue receipts.
The Baker divorce case from Orrville, long pending, was settled Saturday. Mrs Baker received custody of the child with no alimony. Mr Baker withdrew his petition and was allowed to see the child on Sundays each week, taking her in the morning and returning her at night.
A group of friends and relatives gathered Thursday afternoon in Ohio for the funeral of Samuel Fo Shumaker. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Buchanan of Hometown, Mrs Garver, Mrs Mary Hosterther of West Salem, David Myers, Mrs Frank Schwartz of Ashland, Mr and Mrs Vo Van Ninuwn of Shreve, Mrs FoF Ginter of Pleasant Home, and other local residents Curtis George of Cleveland and Ming Shu.
The Nowlestawn district voters will decide on February 28 whether to issue 14,000 dollars in bonds to build a new schoolhouse. The Board of Niee ons met Tuesday afternoon to arrange for three concise steps and to subscribe for the Rennbran.
A Wisconsin girl writes 8679 words on the back of a postal card and expresses pride if she can bake biscuits. The item reflects a local sentiment translated from the Monroe Journal. The London Daily Mirror excerpt notes the British fleet preparing for airship attack with guns and dynamite aboard ships.
Massachusetts man bought an abandoned New Hampshire farm and planted 1500 apple trees. Deer have killed all but one, and he replanted twice. The case fuels protests in Hampshire about continued deer protection.
A warning on frequent colds leading to chronic catarrh urges prompt care and promotion of Chamberlains Cough Remedy. Testimonial from Mira M White of Butler Tennessee attributes relief to its use, noting improved throat and lungs. Sold by SHOPoyd & Co. dk
A court case finds a defendant guilty of counterfeiting while a local drugstore promotes various patent remedies. The notice touts substitutes for Foley’s Honey and Throat, kidney tonics, and blood purifiers, claiming quick relief for headaches rheumatism and fatigue with a 30 day trial priced at $1.00. It lists Kreier’s Drug Store and others as sellers.
Judge overruled motion to quash three indictments against Adam Looser for obtaining signatures on notes by false pretenses alleging he owned a farm. Separately Judge freed Mrs. Gertrude Seas Baker from bonds in Orrville and granted a divorce to Bills Baker with custody awarded to their minor daughter.
Old friends and relatives gathered at the home of AL Metz on North Marilyt street to pay respects to Mrs Susan Metz. Rev C F Johnson of the M E church presided with church choir music. Interment followed at Wooster cemetery. Martin Boffenmyer aged 59 and unmarried, a brother of Aaron Hof fenmyer of Wooster, died Thursday of tuberculosis of the throat. he was a Mason prominent in local circles.
The Martin Selb farm in Plain township was sold today to Wiler I Shelly of near this city. Shelly plans marked improvements on the property in the near future.
A personal appeal urges readers to trust Poleys Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung trouble over unknowns. The ad notes forty years of reform and cites S H Boyd & Co drug stores and Hixler Pharmacy and Ros i Co as dispensing outlets in a period newspaper voice.
Fragmentary ad copy notes small DeWilt liver pills sold by Kreiger's Drug Store. Mentions pleasant quick relief and strength in a dated drugstore sales pitch.
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John Chesrown stated in Wooster that an electric railroad from Wooster to Mount Vernon and Newark will begin work early next spring. He expects money to come in and a satisfactory financial arrangement soon, aiding the Wooster to Mount Vernon Newark line.
Dr Cap Mower held a noon Saturday sale at the residence of the late Henry Snyder on East Bowman Street. The bargain price was 2925 dollars, and Dr Mower appeared to secure a very low price.
Notable figures including Edward Bok Henry Ward Beecher and James Barr extol shorthand and practical business education. They argue it opens doors to confidence with employers, faster advancement, and superior practical training beyond traditional colleges.
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