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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1908

Page

7

Tons Line remedy touts Quinsy prevention in letters

Public letters praise Tonsiling Co remedy for preventing quinsy by treating sore throats early. Sufferers report years of attacks reduced after using a 25 cent bottle, with recommenders urging readiness at first sign of sore throat. The Canton Ohio company markets Tonsiling as preventative care and urges purchases at general drugstores.

Hr.t Keenan Dbipgx The Tonsiling Co Canton Ohio

Fixed Dates for the Wayne County Agricultural Fair

Wayne County Agricultural Society officers were elected at a Saturday meeting. President Jobon McClarran, vice president A D Sommers, treasurer W A Wilson Wooster, secretary GQ J Ebright, superintendent D R Firestone, and marshal J McCoy. Ebright agreed to serve with a small raise. Annual exhibition dates were set for September 10 11 and the sand week moved to the second week of September. Membership dues were changed from six to one dollar, granting four fair admissions and a vote. The society aims to broaden membership among county residents to make it a truly local institution.

Wayne Conanty Agricultural Society Jobon McClarran Poster A D. Sommers Canaga W. A. Wilson Wooster J. Ebright Shreys D R. Firestone Wooster J. McCoy G. J. Ebright

Ramuel Rhoades Dies After Short Illness at 60

Ramuel Rhoades a well known farmer died Friday night at his home in Cangan township after a brief illness with complications. He was 60 years old and survived by one daughter, Mrs. R. H. Keck. The funeral was Monday at 10 p.m. from Canaan Presbyterian Church with Rev. Wm. Wallace officiating. Interment followed at Canaan.

Ramuel Cangan Township Rhoades Agd R. H. Keck Canaan Presbyterian Church Wm. Wallace Canaan

Lost purse found and returned in North Grant street

Mrs Andrew Reiman reported Friday evening that her purse containing about $25 was lost. Early Saturday barber Peter Woods posted an advertisement at The Republican office about a found item and later Mrs Reiman's husband told a reporter. The purse was hers and was restored.

Andrew Reiman North Grant Street Peter Woods The Republican

Husband Seeks Divorce From Mary A. Clere

Henry B. Clerc of Applecreek filed Saturday for divorce from Mary A. Clere. He alleges she three years. Lyman Critchfield is attorney for plaintiff.

Henry B. Clerc Applecreek Mary A. Clere Lyman Critchfeld Vlerg

Postmaster Urges Rural Patrons to Prepay Postage

Postmaster W. B. Bryson asks rural delivery patrons to stop leaving loose coins in boxes to pay for letters. He urges keeping a supply of stamps in advance and suggests small cups in mailboxes to hold coins for purchases. This measure aims to ease rural carriers and speed service.

W. B. Bryson

Heirs Seek Partition of Johnson Family Real Estate

Heirs of the late Judge Isaac Johnson sue in common pleas court against Jas B Taylor GC W Kanke Emma J Jackson Flora E Clemens Millersburg Wooster Orrville Telephone Co to partition real estate. They claim an interest in the building used as a telephone exchange and offices and seek partition or sale. some units to be set off in severalty if no manifest injury. Attorney John E B West of Bellefontaine represents the plaintiffs.

Ella L. West Kate Johnson Florence E Higbee Elizabeth KE. Wertz Catherine Johnson Common Pleas Court Jas B. Taylor GC. W. Kanke Emma J Jackson Flora E. Clmens Millersburg, Woorter & Orrville Telephone Co Isaac Johnson Uoli John EB. West Hellefontains

Whimsical Painter Completes Work at Greek-American Store

The article notes H. L. Allen, a painter and paper hanger, finishing a fine job in a Greek-American confectionery store on Thursday. The piece praises the workmanship, noting neat wallpaper hangings and a tidy, up-to-date appearance with handsome detailing on the walls.

H. L. Allen Hbangiog

Has New Keblinger Buggy Auto Arrived in Auborn Ind

Friday has a Keblinger high grade buggy automobile from Auborn Indiana. Has machine assembled with plans to use soon. Claim is made it can run in all seasons and under all conditions.

TB Lecky Auborn Ind Lecky

Manila to Be the Ultimate Naval Base in the East

The joint board has decided Manila not Subig bay will become the principal American naval station in the orient, pending presidential ratification. Manila offers a fine anchorage and spacious harbor, while Subig bay remains fortified but defensible only by land attack.

Washington Manila Subiguay America Orient General Board

Murdered by a Statue in a Royal Revenge Tale

In a curious legend of Scotland, King Kenith slays Cruthentus and Malcolm Duffus. Queen Fennella seeks revenge by a artisan Wiltus crafting an automaton statue. The statue bears a jeweled apple and arrows, killing Kenith when he tries to touch the fruit.

Kenith Scotland Cruthentus Malcolm Duffus Fennella Wiltus Fennells

Congressman's ride ends in bump on single track road

A congressman described riding in a smoking car on a small single track when a limited express train traveling ten miles per hour bumped the rear of the 61st train. A drummer seated in front was toppled head first against the seat, with whiskey bottle wedged over his ears but no bones broken. The conductor failed to send back a flagman during the stop for water.

Rosy prospects for Wooster to Massillon railway link

Traveland reports Northern Engineering Con stac 1900 and Cleveland builders plan a new road from Wooster to Massillon. Stanley Construction of Collinwood will grade the roadbed under sub contract, with Cleveland Southwestern Colm bus Traction to power cars east to Orrville. Massillon Traction may supply power from Massillon. Negotiations with Northern Ohio Traction aim to use tracks from East Greenville to Massillon, avoiding immediate power house. About 17 miles of track needed to connect Wooster and Massillon. Ties and timber for bridges and trestles are being purchased as construction prep begins in spring.

Traveland Northern Engineering & Constac 1900 Company Cleveland Maqsilian, Wooster & Mans- Held Irsetian Stanley Construction Company Collinwood Cleveland, Southwestern & Colmbus Traction Company Wall Oriville Northern Ohio Traction Company Massillon Orrvills Bartholomew Cuppany East Greenville Masillo Massillon, Wooster & Mansfeld Traction Company Wooster Massidon Maasille

Crest on Boosters Plan New Wood Factory

Creston residents unite to back a wood-working factory owned by D W Drake now of Berghalz. Finishing interior work is secured and construction will start soon. Drake has funds to begin, will employ ten workers at opening with more later, and has rented a Crest on home for himself and family.

Creton Dw. Drake Berghalz Drake Crestun Himegelf

Card of Thanks for Elva Beryl Sames J.B. and Rachel Barnes

The family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors who assisted during the sickness and burial of their 18 year old Elva Beryl Sames. J B and Rachel Barnes and family express deep gratitude for support.

Elva Beryl Sames J.B Rachel Barnss

Twins Born to Frank Delmont on North Grant Street

A son and daughter were born Friday morning to Frank Delmont and his wife of North Grant street. Friends wishing to congratulate the father should visit him on duty at Wooster Hardware Cy.

Frank Delmont North Grant Street Mr. Delmont The Wooster Hardware

Somber town notes and accidents in Blackleylle

Blackleyille reports a week long break for local men after a Wester trip to a dry town. Drs kept busy and a boy sustains facial injury from a saw. Local residents discuss family visits, carpentry work, and minor injuries with several names and places cited.

Wester Charles Bostettler Allegheny Rush Fonk

Rank Foolishness and Trusted Cough Remedies Ad

A stream of old advertisement copy touts Dr King s New Discovery Foley s Honey and Tar and Dr Shoop s Catarrh Remedy. Endorsers claim cures for coughs colds croup and throat lung troubles with testimonials from C O Eldridge and a Memphis editor. Packages and trial bottles are promoted with guarantees and free samples from Bixler s Modern Pharmacy S H Boyd Co.

S. H. Boyd & Co Memphis, Tenn Foley Bixiler S. H. Boyd & Oo

Senate committees advance bills on initiative and franchise

Columbus Feb 1 The senate heard several measures including the initiative and referendum Huffman primary elections bill and the Schmidt Street franchise question. A substitute proposal to counties and municipalities was offered and the Huffman bill was laid over. The senate plans to reconvene Tuesday as debates continue with limited general interest and rapid committee action.

Columbus Huffman Senate Mr Howe Tusahoga the de Sinie Rug Doras Howes Mort Clijges Diane Orme Huweeid Tuv Ward Cleveland Caton Welker Stark County Ua Faves Aden Drake Cincinnati Hamilton County Supreme Court Drake Committee Jeaders House Kepy Hamiltun County

Miss Hunt reports Saluda seminary work and alumna plans

Miss Mary Hunt writes from Saluda seminary noting hospitality among locals, potential in the field, and the upcoming alumna banquet. Professor Pearson of the Ohio Educational Monthly to toast. Semester exams begin Monday with a holiday on Saturday. second semester resumes Tuesday. Also mentions Hellsever's Ricky Mountain Tea and Dr Shoop's restorative in local ads.

Mary Hunt Saluda Hunt Son Mer Eloxed Thoro Mises Hunt F B F Pearson Ohio Educational Monthly

Digestive aids and health tonics advertised in local drug stores

An advertisement touts Kings Dyspepsia Tablets for indigestion and stomach trouble, claiming two days of treatment. It also promotes Kodol as a vegetable acid digestant and Rings Little Liver Pills for liver conditions, all sold by Krieger's Drug Store. An “accident insurance” ad for Dr Thomas Bellectric Oil is included.

Kriegers Drug Swre Krieger Swore Kneger

Death on Street Car in Blwmington

Willaw Clarkue aged about 60 was struck by a car on the electric line in Blwmington shortly after 3 pm. The cause was heart trouble, with the body taken to JHB Dantford undertaking rooms. Harkness had been at Wooster hospital for grip, and his last words indicated he faced a fight but intended to live. He resided near Springville.

Willaw Clarkue S Teed Ab Shreve Uletin Carun Blwmington Heart JHB Dantford Harkness Wooster Hospital Grip Matutats Sasiog Ly Viett Wooster George Carl Nbreve Springville

Primary Row in Cuyahoga County Republican Faction Fight

Factional strife erupts in Cuyahoga County as three committees claim regular status and seek separate primaries. The elections board recognizes the Foraker Harvey Roosevelt split, with Taft aligned group menacing the schedule. Governor Hughes addresses national issues, urging regulation over ownership, antitrust strengthening, and an expert commission for railroad schedules amid a crowded GOP field for Congress.

Electhen Cuyahoga County Caeg Harvey Or Foraker Elections Board Conventluh Baker Railway Taft Roosevelt Foraker Harvey Pornaker New York Oan Administrative Board Hughes Congress

It Does the Business Mr EF E Chamberilo Explains Arnica Salve

A testimonial from Mr EF E Chamberilo of Clinton Mataoe praising Budlen's Arnica Salve. He claims it cured piles chapped hands and an old sore with no scar. The endorsement appears in an advertisement at S. H. Boyd & Co.'s drugstore.

EF E Chamberilo Clinton, Mataoe Budlen S. H. Boyd &Co

Health Coffee marketed as coffee substitute in Racine

A health coffee substitute from Dr Shoop of Racine Wisconsin is advertised as the closest imitation of real coffee. It is claimed to be made from toasted cereals with malt and nuts and requires no long boiling. The ad notes quick preparation and mentions Bixler's Modern Pharmacy and Krieger's DrugStore as sellers.

Dr Williams Pink Pills Aid Recovery From Grip Debility

An 1890s advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for post grip debility and low mood. It claims strengthening blood and nerves during convalescence, recounts a testimonial from a worker in Duluth, and asserts the pills cure rheumatism and restore vitality, promoting blood creation and lasting health. The copy emphasizes safety and availability from druggists and mail order.

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