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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1908
Page
6
A fragmented handwritten note mentions a gratitude letter and a new term at school. The writer describes delays, our friend, and expectations for adventures and duties, with references to a missionary role and schooling activities this year.
Fragmented OCR letter describes social events, performances, and travel with mentions of Wooster, a Curt, Honolulu? and various names. It recounts a public performance, a private entertainment, and a show with Korean and Hawaiian mentors. Contains scattered, unclear phrases about students, teachers, and a trip, ending with a name Warner.
OCR fragment describes marriage licenses with unclear names and places, interspersed with old medicinal ads. It mentions a Wooster nod, Laura Mae, Chas OF Poss, and a Nest Salem reference, then shifts to patent medicine claims such as honey and tar for coughs and various cures in a yellow package, all in jumbled phrasing.
A list records individuals and businesses who have placed phones in their homes or premises since the last issue. Entries include addresses and company names across multiple streets and neighborhoods, indicating a community effort to expand telephone books and ease of contact.
James Lipsy and Charles Lipsy, prominent local businessmen aged 34 and 31, died by self-inflicted gunshots at their store in Rarvi. Observers say Charles shot himself first in view of a shopwoman who stood nearby before his brother attempted to shoot himself, dying soon after. No motive or external cause has been established.
Feb Abraham Rief and Ruef plead not guilty in Judge Dunnean court to charges connected with Parkside foley franchise. Other defendants entered pleas as cases extended. Report notes Italian Count Ptoorge Penh and Magee widow of the late statesman amid personal feuds. Memorial fountain dedication for August St. Gau in Poerture to honor her late husband MP TAT WTR OF.
Jacob Springer of West Franklin Maine says the pills improve stomach liver and bowels and offers a money back guarantee through S H Boyd & Co. The ad promotes Preventics candy cold cure tabs to stop early colds without quinine or laxatives, claiming pneumonia could be prevented by early treatment. Sold by Bixler's Modern Pharmacy.
A vintage ad highlights Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for la grip coughs and pneumonia prevention. It urges resistance to counterfeit products and notes Bixler's Modern Pharmacy and H. Boyd & Co as distributors. It also praises Wiltt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve for piles and mentions Krieger's Drug Store.
The article notes 612 Army vacancies with Ohio militia members invited to compete for second lieutenant slots. Captain Limb and Assistant Secretary of War Oliver outline eligibility, including age, citizenship, militia service, and recommendations. Ohio candidates will face competitive exams in February, with travel funded for Columbus.
Lisbon February indicates Justice Minister travels to Vila Vicosa to obtain King Carlos approval for severe measures intended to preserve public order. Government organs report arrests and discovery of revolvers, hand grenades, and bombs in city depots as part of the crackdown. Also promotes Ely's Cream Balm for nasal catarrh relief with a sales pitch and address.
Dr RG Dailey, veterinary surgeon and dentist, opens a modern office two miles east of Wooster offering free exams for all domestic animals. Night or day calls receive prompt care, Pine revolution pills advertised for kidney relief, 30 days treatment 1.00 with money-back guarantee. Krieger's Drug Store sells DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills and other remedies.
William J Bryan praised the president for highlighting reform needs in his address and warned financiers will see Roosevelt as unfriendly to the system. He urged bipartisan action in Congress to pass effective, constitutional remedies with Democratic backing. Day of Syracuse University called the message a rant against wealth and a hostile attack on corporate america.
Reports indicate about 100000 is needed before the half million endowment is secured, with 40000 to 50000 already raised from the Cleveland presbytery. Dr. Bolden is away and cannot verify figures, and a Rockefeller extension is not expected. The effort remains a difficult push to complete the fundraising milestone.
In Common Pleas Court Judge Eason sustained Squire Holm's finding in the Bashford versus Bowman case. Bashford was represented by A. D. Metz of Wertz and Carlin Bowman. The decision held the money owed Bashford for goods sold to Dr A I Bashford by C E Bowman was not personal earnings as Bashford claimed and was also sustained. Squire Bolus expressed satisfaction with the outcome.
Tae Wooster Nursery Co. bought Willowdale Nursery of Jono Notestine near Creston this week and will sell off the entire stock in the market. Mr Notestine plans to move to California.
Landes Realty lists three property sales this week including the Jeo M Stair farm sold to Wesley Zange of Wegster the J hn Hamilton property along the electric line sold to W WwW Group near Golden Corners and the Albsart Coley interest in Wooster Hardware Company sold to A 8 Saurer
A blaze destroyed the Hamilton tourist hotel at White Springs Florida on February 1. Several cottages burned as guests barely escaped with their lives with property estimated at $100,000.
Health authorities close Public School at Macdonald Pennsylvania amid scarlet fever epidemic. Six New York letter carriers face salary cuts of $100 per year for soliciting Christmas and New Year presents. Standard Oil secures a monopoly of South African trade by absorbing the Schall Transport and Trading Company.
In Washington a dramatic reading of a presidential message denounced wealth‑funded corruption and urged stronger controls on labor relations and business ethics. The address accused a few rich men and their political and press allies of dishonesty and called for banning gambling in stocks by mail and telegraph. In Richmond a telegraph operator was shot by a negro tramp at Collier's station after ordering him away from the track.
In Chicago on February 1 a train on the Aurora Elgin and Chicago electric line struck a motor car during a severe showstorm. The blinding snowfall obscured the motorman’s view. Twenty four people suffered more or less serious injuries, mostly bruises and cuts from shattered glass.
A scrambled OCR fragment mentions a grocer and names like Doyle and Spriegs amid unclear phrases about a day and purchases. The readable bits suggest a local business scene with individuals and places, but the exact event remains indistinct.
A Wooster Ohio reader urges timely action for back pain and urinary issues, touting Doan’s Kidney Pills as a proven remedy. Individual testimonial from Frank Green cites relief from kidney trouble and back pain, with nationwide sale by Foster Milburn Co. Generic urging to ask dealers for Doan’s.
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