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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1907
Page
7
A string of gatherings at homes of Mrs. Gee Thompson Mrs. Fred McCracken and others featured dinners sleigh rides teas and card parties. Prizes awarded to Miss Sadie Kauffman and C S Wyre. engagement notices and upcoming events at I O O F hall and local churches marked the festive period with many celebrations across the community.
Mr and Mrs J F Stoff celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at Fredericksburg with 18 grandchildren and two greats. Born Mary Oliver the couple wed in Pennsylvania and settled near Fredericksburg 38 years ago. Thirteen children born, 3 died in infancy. A purse of 50 dollars in gold, one for each year, was presented. Mr Stoff 72, wife two years younger. all in good health.
Dogs that fed on local chickens were captured at J B Hartman’s North Buckeye street coop after raiding fifteen birds. An uproar followed as Hartman, with Chief Lerner and Rupert Landaw, arrested the animals and hauled them to the opera house stage for display. Residents connect the dogs to recent losses. owners dispute ownership while the town confirms a fatal end for the canine culprits.
Probate Judge Orr and others heard evidence against Earl Shissler in Smithville on a charge of juvenile delinquency. The youth, nearly 17 next May, has shown temper and violent acts after bad company. He is held under court order, may return home, and be under a parole officer, with possible avoidance of the Boys Industrial School if he mends.
Wooster chapter members reside in New York City per the new directory. Names include Wm Rush Taggart 195 Broadway George T Dan Jap 62 Doane Street William J Patterson 29 Broadway Edmond L Lucas 700 Park Avenue Arthur Hall 228 West 58th Street Charlee L Cooder Rahway Leo Brilles World Building The Beta Theta Pi club of New York is now in its third year of activity.
Old Wooster resident Peter Deible of Youngstown visits relatives and returns to the city after 45 years. He recalls landmarks near the public square including the northwest corner house where he first saw the light of day and the VanMeter and Davis households. He remembers a childhood altercation with Curt Van Meter and revisits St Mary’s Church, recollecting moments from his youth.
State oratorical results at Springfield February 21 are of double interest to Wooster and Bechtel college residents. Karl Myers, son of Edwin Myers and nephew of A D Metz, represents Bechtel college and is highly regarded as an orator. Akron papers expect his victory. Also discussed are patent medicines and Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery, including composition, lack of alcohol, and claims of efficacy supported by medical authorities.
Sufferers urged to try Laxative Fruit Syrup by Boyd and Co as a cure for chronic constipation. The ad claims the product restores natural organ action and improves wellbeing quickly, with a note to refuse substitutes. Contains the names Chas. E. Bizler and S.H. Boyd & Co.
A fragmented OCR item shows a smear reading as a sensational tea tale. Sparse readable words hint at a local controversy or rumor without clear names or dates.
A Wooster resident Henry Larn er chief of police testifies that Doan s Kidney Pills helped relieve back pain and kidney discomfort. He notes the medicine aided his recovery after a discemered condition and recommends the remedy for kidney trouble. Sold by druggists 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Duane and take no other.
Fragmentary notice describes a laxative cough syrup containing honey and tart flavors with opiate-like substances and chitin. It mentions sale at Kriegor's Drug Store and references the National Pure Food and Drug Law.
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