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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1905
Page
4
In Wooster Ohio local editorials rail policy and government oversight dominate letters and columns. The piece cites Hoch case talk about party delegates, media critiques, and public sentiment toward Standard Oil and Kansas legislation amid debates on price fairness and regulation.
An old time advertisement touts a Hyomei inhaler kit for catarrh and colds priced at one dollar. It claims the inhaler lasts a lifetime with extra bottles costing 60 cents and features testimonials from Wooster residents. The notice is signed by Thomas Finchan of Putnam Connecticut and Laubach & Boyd offer a return guarantee.
The state contest will be held at Hiram next Thursday evening. Wonster will be represented by R. B Walkinshaw, who is expected to win honors. Hon has Workman Mansfell, Hon John Sullivan United States district attorney of Cleveland, Judge George Hayden Medina, Rev Chas Lemoine Foret Congregational church, Mansfell, Judge Lamson Cleveland identify the judges for the event.
Creston notes recount the deaths of Mrs A J Lance at Werhee and Miss Ghidja Somers at Gallopolis, with funeral details from Presbyterian and Methodist churches. The report mentions family, local residents, and community notices, plus legal partition petitions involving the Bell homestead in Smithville and the court action of Jennie Brown vs Ruter A Brown et al.
A lively Sunday evening program explored Abraham Lincoln's life at the Methodist church. The piece notes the Republican party’s long record of notable leaders and mentions a current president, admired nationwide. Harry Sutdewien of Walcuttville visited his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs C A Mellen last Wednesday.
The funeral of James L. Kingsley at his Beall avenue home drew many friends and relatives. Rev H. D. Stauffer officiated. pallbearers were Bernard Clark Irvin Walters Julius Ingard Victor Wilhelm Louis Crawer and Durbin Adans. Burial in Wooster cemetery followed. Attendees included Mrs Ray Kingsley and daughter of Chicago Algeron Kingsley Levis Kingeley of Andover James Tinsler Ada Gilhe of Haysville Mrs N Sheldon of Norwalk and Wm Crandall of Hochester. Mercy GQ Ford aged 87 West Salem resident died Sunday night. David Rector aged 83 of Chester township died Saturday. Gotheb Laper funeral on Spruce street drew many floral tributes. Rev F Ho Graeper presided. music by Mrs Frederick Graepe Miss Batu Dreht betes Oayer and Fred Shibley. Pallbearers included Dr M I Worster Henry A Haller Geo Kreiger Sr William Couer A Haensieker and John Noble. Interment in Wooster cemetery.
The board of trade executive committees met Monday in the mayor’s office to discuss the Iany works issue. A committee of J. M Criley F W Miller and C M was formed with Gray to contact the Pupcocks and pursue signature transfer of subscriber interests to one person if needed for litigation. The committee was tasked to decide further action.
Feb 15 report notes Mrs Ocker and Mr Fahr attended a tap sewing at Overton on Wednesday George Buzzard from Ashland spent Saturday at W A Fortney’s RB Jackson is out again after two weeks with the grip many villagers gathered at James Eicbar’s Tuesday to sew raps the remains of Peter Flager were laid in the Stain vault on Wednesday Henry Hiner, aged pioneer, is seriously ill but improving Mrs Shogar of Michigan visits W A Fortney’s Arthur Ebert and wife and relatives in Ashland return home.
Snowflakes fall as February 15 reports a mixed mood. John Craven and wife of Apple Creek visit M Co Franks and wife. Crawford of Western Ohio travels near the architive Mrs Ellen Cissne visits friends in the village. Funeral of Miss Levia Snyder at Likestae hospital after pneumonia at age 24. Sympathy extended to Snyder family. Singing school progress disrupted by grip. practice then at John Schaaf’s with a Prophophone display. thanks extended for the evening entertainment and plans for next Friday.
A list of letters addressed to residents and local figures at Wooster Post Office dated February 13 includes Christian Beckley C M Burggett James Carr D Hahn John H Hostetler Robert M Lee Chas Maurer A R Nichols J W Taylor Clem Thompson Daman J Twitchell Lacres Mary H Awent Miss Rachel Lebtuin Miss Bujama McMan bis Aliss Ruth Snyder PF L tbLArVrERY PMf.
The Obliger Zimmerman matters are booked to come before the United States grand jury in Cleveland Wednesday. Several Wooster citizens subpoenaed will testify. Indictments depend on the final grand jury report expected Friday.
The offer of Captain Taylor to donate five thousand dollars toward buying his home on North Market street for fifteen thousand dollars has prompted much discussion among local citizens.
Franklin Miles offers a free trial of $250 worth of his heart and organ treatments by mail. He claims twenty five years of study and cites numerous testimonials while inviting readers to describe their case for a free book and treatment.
Since Saturday the proposal stands with no active steps taken. People view Captain Taylor's offer as liberal and suitable for a hospital. Physicians favor the project, seeing the location as excellent for patient care, and it is hoped steps will be taken soon.
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