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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1905
Page
3
The department offers under muslins in full assortments of better materials. Skirts priced 75c to 5.00, drawers 25c to 1.50, chemises 50c to 1.65, corset covers 10c to 1.50 with embroidery or lace trimming. Garments are liberal sized and well finished. Also Blannetette Gowns and Petticoats in black sateen and Taffeta silk with fair prices and satisfying wear.
A compact roundup of editorials and wry notes from Ohio to Wyoming. Items reference Ohio politics, rabies cases in Chillicothe, Russia’s rising power, editorial trends in St Petersburg, and opinions on politicians and publishers. Notable mentions include Colonel Watterson, John L. Sullivan, Senator Smoot, General Kuroki, and William Jennings Bryan.
A. B. Smith opens a Wooster store in the Democrat office three doors east of American hotel offering 16 day sale of upright pianos at factory price. Wooster customers can buy at roughly half price with easy terms, down payment, exchange old instruments, and pay nothing if unemployed. Store open evenings with full guarantees.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions catarrh and bearing, with stray words and names scattered. No clear events, persons, or places are identifiable to form a full news item or context.
Reporter Chief Constructionist Frank Firestone reports on a dull season invoicing by the Millersburg Wooster and Orrville Telephone Co. The note lists miles of cables by wire size, pole leads, and subscriber counts in city and country. plans include expanding in Holmes and Wayne counties as weather improves.
Joseph Herpel accepted a stenographer position with the Pennsylvania Railroad in Pittsburgh. Miss Margaret Hutton of Wayne joined the commercial department seeking the full course. Miss Themille Schinoerk is in Big Prairie for a cousin’s death. Irvin Walters enrolled last week to pursue the complete course. Miss Katherine Snyder was called to Cleveland for her sister’s illness. Two new Underwood typewriters were added to the stenographic department and are well received by students and teachers.
A party of young people from Applecreek and nearby gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Nolin of North Grant street Wooster last Tuesday evening for games and amusements. Sat in sumptuous refreshments and left late. Attendees included Isie Moore Lulu Haley Blanche Haley Bertha Shelley Sarah Santache Edna Brown Ethel Brown Orrin Graber Will Moore Earnest Sharp Jobo Craven Arth Smith Lloyd Hoover Will Atman Marielle Davidson Sadie Richabaugh Jennie Bune witz Homer Hoover Frank Sheley Frank Snyder Howard Parker and Robert Klein of Wooster ONE PRESENT.
Attorney Bowers of New Philadelphia Ohio sold the mare Alma Teer to Akron parties for 1000 dollars. The horse was bred and raised by Judge McClarran of this city and is a colt from the broodmare Lola. Chambarlala’s Stomach and Liver Tablets touted as unequaled for constipation by druggist A R Kane of Baxter Springs Kansas.
The Ohio Supreme Court holds that ignorance of the law excuses county commissioners but not ordinary officials. A county commissioner may be guilty of misconduct if, without willful or corrupt motive, they disregard statutory provisions regulating official action, risking fines and forfeiture of office. The decision references State v. Commissione of Sandusky County and construes section 615 of the revised statutes.
Glenn E McClure and Miss Mise Wanita Beckwith wed at the bride’s uncle Walter Beckwith home in Fostoria. Rev Martin officiated before friends and relatives. The couple will move to Peoria where the groom serves as superintendent of Belance Railway Signal company plant. A large reception followed. gifts included a substantial check from Walter Beckwith.
The two year old son of Charlea Cuyy and wife died Tuesday after ingesting pills for kidney relief. A physician arrived within twenty minutes but the child passed away. Investigators found most of a box of kidney pills eaten at the home in Ashland County. The funeral was held Thursday with burial at Red Haw.
Circulars from Col Edward Vollrath Bucyrus request captains of the Eighth Regiment to keep their companies ready for a potential trip to the Washington inaugural. The trip depends on government sanction for buildings and transportation arrangements. Vollrath expresses optimism that arrangements will be finalized and the trip will occur.
The matter of priority of Lovett's deed over Metz mortgage on Zimmerman property will be heard before Referee Kean likely Saturday. Both sides filed claims with the referee amid charged statements and counter charges, with proceedings expected to proceed on.
A warning against counterfeiters who imitate Dr King’s New Discovery for Coughs and Colds and other medicines. The notice claims these imitations defraud the public, stressing Bucklen's remedies as authentic and noting over 35 years of proven cure success. H E Bucklen & Co Chicago and Ontario. Laubach Boyd.
In Washington on February 4 opposition formed to broader railway rate regulation as Pennsylvania lawmakers warned against hasty action. The Senate heard Judge Swayne respond to impeachment articles, arguing charges lack high crimes and misdemeanors. A House postoffice appropriation passed, despite fights over civil service rules and postal labor issues. In Whitesboro New York a locomotive explosion killed one, injured several, and derailed the Buffalo special.
Hans Peterson, a Corn Valley farmer near Lacrosse Wisconsin, spent eight hours pursued by timber wolves in twenty degrees below zero before rescuers, battered and frozen, found him with both hands and feet frozen and his face frostbitten, likely amputation of feet and fingers.
An old advertisement promises Dr King’s New Life Pills cure all sickness from undigested food with a money back guarantee. Priced at 75 cents at Laubach & Boyd’s drug store. Also touts Dean’s Ointment at 50 cents for sore skin.
Stark county game warden Andrew Dangeleisen linked to alleged irregularities in a Canton case. He faces claims of complicity in a separate breach involving Millicent Rowson and Clara Dis toger, with Rowson pursuing $7000 for alienation of a habanered altex Clota. Investigators say Dangeleisen was hired to gather evidence, reportedly working three days on a border inquiry before authorities pursued him.
Charles W French, president of the Manefield Short Line and Chicago Short Line, and director of Pacific Steel, traveled through Wooster on Pennsylvania train No 2 from New York to San Diego. He stopped in Mansfield briefly and said he would return, asserting the region would hear more from him. He claimed Pacific Steel outgrows U S Steel in influence and cost.
Twelve steel postal cars were ordered by the Pennsylvania Railroad. Two cars were delivered Tuesday and will enter service soon. Additional units are being attached and placed into service as fast as received. Six cars will operate on lines west of Pittsburgh, built under special plans prepared by Theodore No Ely, chief of motive power.
Victor J. Bradley, superintendent of Pennsylvania railroad mail service, notes the new cars are built of wood and steel, combining durability with space and are more commodious than any then used by the Pennsylvania system.
An old testimonial touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a foolproof cure for kidney and urinary troubles. A Worcester resident and a butcher attest relief from fatigue depression and recurrent pain after using the product bought from local dealers. The ad urges readers to remember the name Dean's and to purchase via Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as U.S. agents.
Pennsylvania Lines announces one way excursion tickets to Alabama Florida Georgia Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi North South and Virginia for Settlers Excur sions and to New Orleans Mobile Pensacola through trains. Tickets sold March 1 6 inclusive. Inquiries to local ticket agents for fares times and baggage checks. Rock Point season 19% improvements at Pennsylvania Hoes. For details contact Geof Weedon Dist Pass Agent Cleveland.
Fragmentary OCR notes suggest inquiry about a remedy labeled Dr Thomas Electric or Relectric and a mention of electric solution. Readers should treat the garbled text as unreadable. No clear event or persons are identifiable.
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