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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1907
Page
6
Despite public worries and embarrassment Mrs S or Thaw remains devoted to charity work. She continues as president of the missionary homes board in Wooster, contributing regularly and generously to needs, including a recent gift for city improvements and house support.
A Roaming traveler aboard a Wooster Creston car recounts a rough day including a sheriff arrest, a visit to see Mayor Jordan’s remains at Creston, and a Erie railroad wreck near Nanxin Ohio. He joins coroner Zaring to Creston, then at MedIna, Seville and Crafton. He laments a day of emergencies and seeks rest.
Word has been received that Frank Milligan formerly of Shreve died on the 24th at age 55. He was very prominent in Shreve during his life. Interment took place in Wyomins. He is survived by his sister Miss Ella Milligan of Wooster Hill.
The pool tournament at American house tables drew large attendance Friday for the Will Goweller versus Donald Foss match. Foss won 100 to 82 after a tight start, gaining a decisive lead to finish as winner amid crowded, close play.
On Friday Harveys Clark Irvin Wilhelm and Forby Alcock were handed new season contracts by Birmingham Alabama Pre Billiard. Others, including manager Vaugho and Mr Billiard, show doubt whether he will play elsewhere. Pre smiles at the chatter while his teammates insist their star will be present.
William Schlote aged 93 longtime Marshallville resident died visiting a son near Medina interment at Marshallsville cemetery Mrs Joby Messmore former city county resident died January 29 Findlay interment held Thursday McHoseding West Salen resident died January 25 at a daughter's Chicago home remains at Rowsborg funeral near Gaulty Corners Agron Featue aged 61 longtime Dalton resident died January 7 at Joseph Whitworth home liver and heart enlargement cause. Survived by one daughter Mrs Wm Weentz of Massillon funeral held Thursday at Mrs WLC home.
The British steamship Clavering of 3000 tons, outward for Japan, was driven ashore by a gale at the river Tees mouth. Lifeboats rescued some Lascars and landed others, but 40 men remain missing and the chief officer and two Lascars drowned. The ship is reported to be breaking up as fierce seas prevent further rescue attempts.
A New York grand jury reformed an indictment against the theatrical trust for conspiracy and restraint of trade. President Roosevelt will speak at the dedication of the McKinley monument in Canton Ohio the last week in September. In Chicago Enron Fraction Co. sustained $206000 fire damage destroying 90 stored cars. Vice President Fairbanks named Senators Scott and Bacon to the West Point board of visitors. Alabama Senate Dill sets railroad passenger rate at 20 cents per mile. lower house passed it, awaiting governor signature. In Pittsburg, verdict not guilty for Lt Ralph W Dyary and John Dowd in murder case of William Crowley. Cigaret fire caused Mrs William Bod’s death in Attica Junction, Bellevue Ohio. White slavery: Cleveland police crusade led to three arrests. victims sent to homes, suspects accused of trafficking. Youngest mayor: David Lebyt Perry, from Chicago, to wed Grace Florence Leatherman February 6 in Centburg Knox County.
The Methodist church Ladies Aid society has formed three circles from the city community, each circle including a third of the city. The aim is more effective church work through organized circles and coordinated effort.
An old advertisement recounts a Wheeze fueled tale of a woman improving after using Dr King s New Discovery. It touts a four bottle cure for coughs and throat ailments at 60c and 81 and notes trial bottles and druggist guarantees in Stark County Indiana.
An ad promotes Foleys Honey and Tar cures for la Grippe coughs and pneumonia prevention. The message urges refusing imitation products and names Chas E. Bisler and H. S Bord & Co as sources in yellow packages.
The Mansfield meeting reorganized the Wooster and Mansfield company to push an electric line. Key figures include David Collier of Plimpton John Chestown of Shreve and Samuel Kinsey of Pittsburgh elected president. Local Wooster investment around $20 000 urged to secure local stake before foreign capital tops in. Kinsey to visit Wooster with Collier to map right of way and surveys, with route changes likely between Wooster and Shreve as work begins. The effort aims to link to Massillon and extend toward the state’s west and southwest.
In New York on February 2, Alderman W S Clifford faced bribery charges over a recorder election. Aldermen Henry C Peters and John J Cronin were arrested for perjury while testifying. Clifford held at $10,000 bail, Peters at $2,500, Cronin paroled for Friday’s hearing.
Six years ago John Pleasant of Magnolia Indiana recalls a lesson then started taking King New Life Pills and finds them pleasing everyone. The ad promotes Dade's Little Liver Pills for liver health and clear complexions sold by Krieger's Drug Store with Foles's Honey and Tar cures for coughs and colds.
A dispatch notes two girls naming Lieatrica Rosenthal and Annie Tathwell sought police aid in Columbus on Friday claiming Wooster University enrollment and funds shortage. Officials say no such students or enrollment exist, though the pair appeared at a Wooster related address earlier. The Ohio State Journal reports they traveled from Wooster seeking work then transit to Cincinnati with infirmary aid.
Orrville townspeople hear Brewster may not host Wabash upgrades and consider a Toledo to Wheeling route split. Grville is cited as a likely beneficiary for future large improvements with Oroville seen as a strong midpoint option.
Multiple city corruption and crime items across the nation. In New York, a district attorney hinted at arrest warrants for another alderman over perjury tied to Alderman William Clifford’s bribery case regarding support for Recorder Rufus B Cowing. In Charleston, West Virginia, mine disaster victims were surfaced and identified. Washington warns of Honduras Lottery indictments. Chicago reports a 56-apartment fire at Lanphere building causing $10,000 damage. Minot endures a severe blizzard threatening rail service and food supplies.
Malone New York February 2 Congressman Wo H Flack dies at his home. Columbus Barracks Washington February 1 War Department says no report on Lieutenant Colonel Glenn order to Columbus soldiers to attend divine services. If needed noncommissioned officer could resignate the squad to church services not required to participate.
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