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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1907

Page

6

Prospects for next year's football at the university

Athletic Director St John outlines next season hopes noting the past year's heavy schedule and injuries. He cites Delaware and state wins as substantial, financial success, and a rebuilding plan with returning veterans, new material, and a focus on coaching, individual development, and policy stability. Captain-elect Garvin previews personnel, with many veterans and fresh talent expected to form a strong squad.

St John Han Richard Evans Delaware Skesl Wocsett Garvin Scovel Crawfor Hayes Palmer Meliram Grirvin Mackintosh Besdes Irvin Collins Avery Fulton Jim Garvin Crown Barriaco Orr Bobby Elder Wll Beck Brinton White Thompaun Lamberton France Avision Whale Somny Kelly Contience

A Home Made Remedy Gains Praise From Parents

A mother from Holly Springs North Carolina credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with saving her baby girl from a bronchitis following measles. She tried eight stores and two doctors before success. The ad also touts Dr Shoop's Cough Cure as safe for young children, emphasizing plant extract ingredients and no opium. It mentions local drug stores Krieger's Drug Store and Balers Modern Pharmacy as sellers.

Chamberlain Geof Spence Holly Springs N.C Balers Modern Pharmacy Bosch Hixler’s Odera Pharmaty

Operation Earl Johnson Dies After Appendicitis Surgery

Earl Johnson age 16 son of Charla Johnson of near Cedar Valley died at 2 a.m. Sunday after an emergency appendectomy at Kinney hospital. He fell ill at school a week earlier, was thought to have an abscess, and his condition worsened Thursday morning prompting surgery. He was described as a good student, well regarded by friends, with neighbors sharing in the family’s grief. The funeral was held at 2 p.m. Sunday from the Bothel at Overton.

Earl Johnson Charla Johnson Cedar Valley Kinney Hospital J. Kinney Kinney Uno Jas Schmuck & Bevington Ut Balanca Ny Bia Overton

Local church events and family notices gather in Crestun area

Gov Caskey and wife welcome newborn Ray Rittenhouse of Crestun. Crestun hosts Sunday visitors at 460. Figneostein’s and Leatheran Sunday schools report Corfetwus service on Sabbath. Bert Hoisinatop’s family entertains Saturday youth. Teachers’ institute to be held at Jarvkson Friday night. Prof D W Jacot to treat pupils to oyster supper. Mrs Mallie Shaw of Medina visiting friends. A Digweed letter sent to missionary field in Virginia under Presbyterian Ladies’ Society. Methodist Sunday school to present Christmas tree and exercises on Christmas Eve. Edward Miller mourns golden-birthday news of brother Cab. Cyrus Ewing has another illness. consultation held Sunday. Michael Hans and granddaughter Mrs Morrison Barnous celebrate birthdays at Mrs Barnous’ home on Tuesday. Presbyterian Sunday school to host a short Christmas Eve program assisted by Santa Claus and a class of children in costume.

Gov, Caskey Ray Rittenhouse Crestun Figneostein Leatheran Bert Hoisinatop Aisters Jarvkson D W_ Jacot Mallie Shaw Medina Virginia Presbyterian Ladies’ Society Methodist Wll Edward Miller Cyrus Ewing Sanday Michael Hans Borrison Barnous Tovsdaey Perabyterian Santa Claus Asilor

Ohio waterways improvement funding request totals 490150

The state board of public works seeks 490 150 dollars for next year's Ohio waterways maintenance and improvements as recorded in the annual report to Governor Harris. The split includes 21000 for Miami and Erie and all branches and 215 150 for the northern division of the Ohio canal.

Columbus Lee State Board of Pubic Works Harris Miami Erie Ohio Canal Tuscarawaas Cleveland Tuscarawas

Balloon flight ends safely near Newcastle after 3 hour voyage

Canton December 21 pilot Frank S Lahm father of Lt Frank P Lahm who won the Paris race last year piloted the balloon Ohie with Gordon Mather president of a manufacturing company and attorney Joseph Blake. The craft descended eight miles north of Newcastle Pa after three hours the pilot reports a pleasant voyage and safe descent.

Canton Frank S Lahm Frank P Lahm Paris Newcastle Lahm Gordon Mather Joseph Blake

Stuck to Throttle and Died in Cleveland Yard Incident

Frank Krag aged 50 died after remaining at the throttle of his Lake Shore passenger engine in the Collinwood yards. He collapsed within minutes from heart disease, having started his run out of Buffalo previously and appeared in good health.

Cleveland Lake Shore Frank Krag Collinwood Yards Krag Buffalo

Two Men Drowned Crossing River Opposite Carneal Street

Joseph Meyers age 35 of Bromley Kentucky and John Workum age 45 of Bromley Kentucky were drowned when attempting to cross the river opposite the foot of Carneal street Ludlow. They were struck by a tow boat and a flotilla of empty barges moving upriver.

Cincinnati Joseph Meyers John Workum Bromley, Ky Carneal Street Ludlow

Remarkable cure claim for Electric Bitters in health report

Abraham Brown of Winterton reports doctors misdiagnosed his illness from heart disease to stomach and liver trouble. His wife advised Electric Bitters, which supposedly restored his health. Ad promotes Dr Shoop's Restorative and a free sample test, with pharmacy contact in Wisconsin.

Abraham Brown Winterton S. H. Boyd & Co Shoop Hacine Wis Bixier

Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup Promises Gentle Relief

An ad notes Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup provides a free gentle action of the bowels to force the cold out of the system. Claims it is safe for children and contains no opiates per narcotics. Bold by Kretger's Drug Store 2k.

Taft Tours Asia Declines Presidential Hint on Trip

Secretary of War William H. Taft arrived in New York after a world tour and spoke on U S relations with Japan and the Philippines. He said no war spirit existed in Japan and that trade is a pacifier, noting Japan imports about 160 million dollars yearly from which America buys a third. He urged Filipino independence in time, praised cooperation for education and business, and described the voyage as a nonofficial courtesy tour with emphasis on maintaining open doors in China and the Philippines.

New York Japan United States Wiliam H. Taft Filpinos Taft Pacific Ocean Philippines Russia Pacific China Americas Shanghai

Columbus Prepares Candidate for State School Commissioner

Columbus Ohio reports that Principal Francis B Pearson of East High School will seek the Republican nomination for state school commissioner to succeed Commissioner Jones, amid formal admission of his entry before the state convention.

Columbus O Columbus Francis B Pearson East High School Jones

Mother's Sad Fate in Van Wert Fire

Mrs John Tullis died from fatal burns after her dress caught fire from a gasoline stove while preparing breakfast in Van Wert. She perished within minutes, leaving a husband and three children.

van Wert John Tullis

Negroes Call Foraker Campaign Cards In Montgomery

Montgomery Alabama December 21 local negroes are canvassing the city with placards urging Foraker for president. Cards bear his picture with Our choice for 190% signed by the most prominent negroes of the south and call for a meeting on January 21.

Foraker Montgomery Ala South

Word From the Fleet on Connecticut Voyage

Wireless from the US SS Connecticut reports the battleship fleet 240 miles north by northwest of St Thomas at noon with fine weather and light winds. The Missouri left the fleet to land Fireman B Northway who is ill with peritonitis. An advertisement praises Chamberlain's Salve for skin diseases. For sale by Bixler's Modern Pharmacy and S H Boyd & Co.

Connecticut New York Island of St Thomas Missouri B. Northway Bixler S. H. Boyd & Co. Dakt

Fi Honey and Tar Cure Advertised as Safe Under Law

A modern pharmacy advertises Fi Honey and Tar as a cough cold and lung remedy safe for children and adults. The notice claims the product contains coopiates or harmful drugs and asserts it is not regulated by the Pure Food and Drug law, recommending it despite potential risks.

Sbixier 8. H. Boyd & Co. Ithak

Horticulturist Ballou Leaves Wooster for Newark Station

F H Ballou, assistant horticulturist in charge of orchard fruit and potato work at the experiment station, departs Wooster to continue duties at Newark Licking County where an office will be opened. He will lead extensive practical horticultural work statewide and publish helpful circulars. Ballou settles in Newark for better central collaboration with all Ohio regions. He invites correspondence from Wayne County friends and associates to Newark, Ohio.

F. H. Baltou Wooster Newark Licking County Ballon Ohio Bulleu Wayne County

Mother of Dona Gilman Dies in Bayton O Dies

Mrs Leah Gilman mother of Dona Gilman, the murder victim, died at her Bayton home on December 21. She had been twice charged with the murder but was exonerated by the grand jury.

Dona Gilman Bayton Leah Gilman

Dead In Father's Barn Hangs Self in Springfield Township

Walter Viall, a young married man formerly with the Toreman plant in Barberton, reportedly hanged himself in his father's barn in Springfield township. Edward Viall, a prominent horseman, is noted in relation to his brother in the report.

Aftron Walter Viall Barberton Springfield Township Edward Viall

Saved Sister, Lost Life in Toledo Car Tragedy

Mrs. William Vans, who was injured a week earlier while saving her sister from being run over by a Toledo and Indiana traction car in Stryker, has died from her injuries. The incident underscores a tragic sacrifice with Bryan, age six, noted in the immediate aftermath.

Bryan William Vans Stryker Toledo and Indians

Crossing Tragedy in Upper Sandusky

Joseph Reubendale a prominent Upper Sandusky resident was struck by a freight train while crossing the Pennsylvania tracks and died shortly after on December 21.

Upper Sandusky Pennsylvania Tracks Joseph Reubendale

Real Wonderland cures with King’s New Discovery

Mrs Clapp reports a dramatic recovery in Mound City after using Dr King’s New Discovery for Hep sen seein with lung and throat trouble. She describes exhausting coughing spells every five minutes that ceased after taking the medicine. Available at S. 7 Co druggists, price 50c and 31. Trial bottle free.

South Dakota Mound City D. Clapp Mrs. Clapp Dr. King S. 7 Co

Kidney Cure Claim From New Britain Reader

James Donahue of New Britain Connecticut reports trials with kidney remedies. After trying several products and receiving physician advice, Foley's Kidney Cure allegedly led to marked improvement and eventual cure, followed by a successful life insurance health examination. Bixler's Modern Pharmacy and H Boyd & Co. are named in the notice.

James Donahue New Britain Conn Foley Bixler H. Boyd & Co

Pinesalve Catbolized Poultice For Inflammation Relief

Old ad copy notes Pinesalve Catbolized acts as a poultice to draw out inflammation and poison. Claims immediate relief for cracked hands and stomach issues. Mentions Exteger's Drug Store and a testimonial from J. H. Walker in Sunbary.

Exteger's

Berlin Car Crash Injures Dr Sylvester F Scovel

A Berlin cablegram says Dr Sylvester F Scovel former president of the motvernity now on leave was struck by an automobile at a crossing Wednesday afternoon. One hand injured he was dazed but able to provide his boarding house address and was taken there by carriage. His condition is not considered dangerous and a doctor was expected to visit soon.

Berlin Germany Sylvester F. Scovel Motvernity

Seers Divorce Case In Jefferson Woman Seeks Alimony

Miz-Zue Rastetter of Jefferson filed for divorce from Rastetter after a Jan 1 1906 marriage. She alleges adultery with Lula Pinnick on Dec 4 1907 and elsewhere, asks to enjoin disposal of two Plain township land tracts, requests alimony and restoration to maiden name Zoe Remley. Rastetter jailed over alleged misconduct related to Mrs Pinnick. Sayser Wygandt Weiser & Weiser represent Rastetter’s estranged wife.

Miz-Zue Rastetter Jefferson Lea Rastetter Rastetter Zoe Remley Mra Pinnies Sayser, Weygandt & Weiser Ir Aastetter

Christmas events and illness report in Jefferson

Christmas exercises and a Christmas tree are planned at the Evangelical church on December 24. Mrs Zoe Rastatter, long ill with typhoid, has improved enough to move to Wooster with relatives. Methodist church Christmas exercises are set for December 29. Nora Beard visited Zoe Runateller and siblings Fern and Aaron Remley last Sunday. Park Eberhart spent Sunday with his beat girl.

Evangelical Church Zoe Rastatter Wooster Ponk Methodist Church Nora Beard Blacklayville Zoe Runateller Fern Aaron Remley Park Eberhart

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