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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1908
Page
8
Because we make medicines for them. We tell them all about Ayer's Cherry Pectoral, and they prescribe it for coughs, colds, bronchitis, consumption. They trust it. Then you can afford to trust it. Ask your own doctor.
A report states Miss Elsie Stillson daughter of Hood Stillson and Mr Aukeruaip eloped after attending the Aadi onium show. They left the city together and may have wed, with notices possibly issued in the county. Miss Stillson resided with Loreen Hiving and had been visiting Lewia Aukerman at his home near Burback.
A district road superintendent from Clinton township sues Shreve’s mayor over a $4 road tax, alleging improper exemption status for Reber Babher Graham. The plaintiff, Baber, appeals the mayor’s decision, asserting rights to contest the tax and seeking proper legal remedy.
A frayed historical ad-like fragment touts Hall's Catarch Cure claiming quick relief for digestive issues. It notes endorsements and dated testimonials, with language suggesting a patent medicine era promotion.
A Krieger's Drag Store advert claims a natural digestant provides prompt relief for all stomach troubles. The remedy supposedly aids digestion and is pleasant to take, offering immediate comfort after meals.
Chronical notes from Wooster area: births and illnesses, a red bird sighting on South Buckeye Street, a fall injuring a local man near Wooster, and various local happenings. Repairs, visits, and family news fill the page with brief items about residents, church decorating contracts, and community incidents.
Charles Lehr and May Dunkle wed long ago and plan to live in Wooster after a private ceremony. Joseph Harvey of Hayesville and Miss Eelew Beard also married. The week featured numerous social events including a masquerade at the Archer house, a Thursday club meeting, and a Mothers club session at the high school, with Florence Weaver's song and a Woodmen of the World gathering concluding the week with a generous supper and toasts.
The scheduled event between Beall Avenue stall and Svotu Walnut school was postponed due to undisclosed reasons and unclear circumstances involving multiple participants. No new date has been announced.
A Lowellen, S.C. promoter touts a cure for malaria misery using Bitters in 50 cent bottles. The tonic claims rapid relief for stomach liver and kidney complaints and to clear bile, yellow jaundice, and back pain. Sold under guarantee at S. H. Boyd & Co. drug store.
Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy is declared not governed by the Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates. Bixler's Modern Pharmacy advertises it for children and adults. Proegalon Carbo acts as a poultice drawing out inflammation and poison for cuts eczema and burns. Krieger's Drug Store advertises 25¢ sale.
The CABTO Bears clinched a victory at a Mars event amid unclear OCR text. Key names and stakes are partially readable, with no full details available.
A Dalton town meeting drew citizens from Dalton and nearby areas to discuss a proposed electric line to run through Maasstilon agt Mansfield via Maestilon Wontes and Mansfield Cia tion Co. Bartholomew of Cleveland, Mr Frost, and Mr Towrend spoke on feasibility while local officials and residents voiced support. A committee was appointed to assist in securing the right of way.
An OCR fragment advertises a tea claimed to aid digestion and digestion related discomfort. It notes low cost and urges readers to buy a product advertised by 8 B. Boyd & Co. The passage emphasizes strength, health, and appetite restoration with a tea priced at 45 cents.
The ad promotes Foley's Kidney Cure for irregularities and bladder issues and Dr Shoop's Cough Cure for coughs. It claims safety for babies and references Bixler's Pharmacy and S. H. Boyd & Co.
In Cleveland a carpet cleaner manager M B Overly has vanished since a warehouse fire. Officials fear he was killed and the blaze staged to cover a burglary. In Columbus Robert Gerber, 10, drowned in the Scioto River after an ice break near Greenlawn Avenue bridge. Henry McCune and Jeer Falter both aided until rope rescue. In Massillon L 3 Morris, 14, was struck by a locomotive while crossing a track but survived after clinging to the engine pilot until it halted.
Cleveland police report a night watchman, 45, identified as Wasselewski, was shot through the head and beaten in the city hall council chamber. He was robbed of 200 dollars and thrown from the balcony to the chamber floor. He remains in critical condition in hospital.
Mrs Daniel Yarger residing four miles south of Bellville was burned to death when her clothing ignited from the kitchen stove. Her husband was away serving on a Mansfield jury at the time.
Fire destroyed three frame buildings in Waldo, Marion County, injuring an estimated $25,000 in losses. The blaze hit the hardware store, barber shop, grocery, saloon, and poolroom, leaving the town of 400 people in shock as insurers review coverage. Gallipolis investor Shaw, a major stockholder in Gallipolis Furniture, sues for a receivership to safeguard $20,000 against alleged salts in the company. The firm shows assets of $175,000 and liabilities of $140,000.
Medina OQ reports nine inmates accuse Superintendent Sears of brutality at Medina county infirmary. Directors investigate the claims while Sears denies the charges.
Columbus report from February 6 states Peter Klinger and a teamster were killed when their vehicle was struck by a train at a grade crossing on the West Side. The collision also fatally injured the driver of the vehicle. Police and railroad officials investigated the scene.
Columbus reports the sudden death of John J Joyce a leading wholesale merchant at his residence from heart disease aged 71 years The obituary notes his prominence in Columbus business circles and his long service in the trade
Indianapolis Indiana February 1 coal operators and miners officials from the central competitive field including Western Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and the miners national organization adjourned without fixing a date for a joint convention to discuss reestablishing an interstate wage agreement. They scheduled another meeting in Indianapolis February 27 to continue the discussion. The wage scale for other districts is based on the central competitive field, and expectations high that a wage convention date will be agreed then.
New York on February 1, Judge Holt of the United States circuit court dismissed the five year old indictment against Charles C. Brown, former customs silk examiner, who faced charges of criminal negligence in carrying out duties. The dismissal signals the end of the notable silk fraud cases.
The Wooster Gas Company was reorganized under Ohio law this week after renewing its charter to remove defects in its previous organization. The company has rebuilt and modernized its plant since purchase from the bankruptcy court and now operates in up to date condition.
A Wooster council discussion centers on a new pavement ordinance favoring brick and concrete. Critics warn the measure could divert business and thousands of dollars from the city, arguing for preserving local industry and alternative paving. The scene also notes a museum exhibit of historic Wooster banknotes curated by George J. Schwartz and a call for donations or loans to bolster the museum.
Charles Rocenbla, a youth under indictment for entering several houses in Canaan township, was paroled then taken into custody in Lorain for parole violation. He appeared before Judge Baron Saturday morning, pled guilty to the indictment, and was sentenced to four months in the Canton workhouse.
In consequence of a new water pumping station at Applecreek the Spink Street station used for Bowngton reservoir will shut in April. Reconfiguring right angle and 45 degree connections will let Applecreek supply the town. Superintendent Fisher expects completion by spring with cost around 48,000. The town may be split for pumping between Applecreek Bloomington halves in emergencies.
William Bardon, a prominent Plain township resident aged about 65, died Wednesday at his home after effects of a stroke suffered Tuesday. He leaves Mrs. Bardon and six children. Funeral services were held the following Friday at the torso with burial in Fairview cemetery.
A marriage license was issued to B. F. Geiser of Applecreek and Anna B. Lebman of Dalton.
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Nervine as a cure for insomnia and nervous exhaustion. It claims sleep restores vitality, praising Nervine as both a nerve builder and sedative, with a testimonial from Henry M. Smith of Underhill, Vermont, and a guarantee from Miles Medical Co. for refund if ineffective.
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