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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1905
Page
5
A testimonial about Peruna curing a severe lung cold and catarrh, claiming rapid recovery within three weeks. A Crown Point Indiana woman Miss Rose Gerbing endorses the remedy after a two bottle course and urges others to try it, offering to buy for the needy and inviting inquiries to Dr. Hartman of The Hartman Sanitarium Columbus.
Smithville notes on Valentine wishes sleighing sales, farm trades, and social visits. Mrs Emwa Brenneman of Chicago visits family. Charles Webner transfers. Noah Yoder drives Pacific express wagon. local church meetings led by Frank Doty attract broad attendance. bakery fire causes minor loss. community shares update on former Wayne County postmaster Cyrnsena and candidate Cy Lowrey for council.
A dubious advertisement offers a $100 reward for proof that a so called cure for catarrh exists. It touts an ordinary nostril spray with medical claims and urges readers to send money to FJ Cheney in Halitts Parish.
Burbank Ohio February 14 Citizens have organized a Citizens League to protect homes and interests from rum traffic. By laws vow moral and financial support to legal action against offenders, seek to abolish saloons via local option election, and assist corporation and citizens in waging a war against violators. Officers elected annually, committees formed as needed, membership open to any voter, and bylaws require two thirds vote to amend. Also notes social updates and local events including a bereaved couple and gatherings. report includes brief meetings and activities.
Feb 14 Blachleyville reports grip illnesses stressing locals while doctors work around the clock. A horse dealer sold and bought mounts. Samuel McLane improves his land with trimming and clearings. Mrs Allaman suffers repeated nosebleeds. several residents face health and personal troubles as the winter wears on. Funeral of Gid Father noted. storekeeper sidelined by tonsillitis dod quinsy but business continues.
Feb 14 notes harsh weather with heavy snow and accidents. Mrs Kate Hanna Tracy dies at 18 from heart trouble and is buried, while Alanna is gravely ill with no recovery expected. Local social notes record visits from Mrs Parker, Mrs Tracy of Barberton, Mrs Chapman of Orrville, and others as many residents suffer grip. Coasting hazards limit town access and caution urged.
The page lists brief social items and local happenings including visits, family gatherings, school events, and church meetings. Names such as Miss Gines, Mowery, Miss Nelle France, Chesiek, Miss Sophia Fretthorn, James Pitevarn, and Jobo Parker appear amid scattered places like Madison burg and Jefferson school house. The handwriting reads as a community notes snapshot with several unreadable portions.
February weather remains mild with a gathering at the berth of Mr and Mrs Uhler near Congress. Young people attended at Wooser Bra day and Saturday events. Zeno Yller and Tiaster Ett appeared at a local event. Mrs W Hoover stayed with her mother for several days. Henry Seaselert, previously ill, shows improvement.
Feb 14 to Feb 15 entries from Lodi detail the death of Samuel Franks at 60, funeral at Woodlawn, and village affairs including council actions, street commissioner appointments, and local moves. Reports on church revival efforts, student absences, visits, and preparations for an electric railroad line through Chippewa Lake to Lodi illustrate daily town activity and sentiment.
Dave Jacobs sold his residence and blacksmith shop to John Jackson of Pleasant Home for 650. Margaret Simon recovers in Burbank and WadFér after a fortnight away. Editor notes inclement weather hindered a Rev D W Sprinkle lecture. drama club plans Down at Dixie for Feb 25 at Surbank. Various local moves and a broom making machine debut by Fred lodfelter promise new season supplies.
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