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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1908
Page
7
A dubious advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as the cure for dyspepsia and related symptoms. It recounts a soldier’s recovery, claims weight gain, and urges regular use with explicit bottle directions. It touts a guarantee and prices of 60 cents to $1, noting it as a gentle laxative.
Ben Dickerton was indicted for manslaughter in the death of Kate Hughes. He received a 20 year sentence at Millersborg from Judge Wickham on Wednesday. He faces sentencing considerations and awaits further legal actions.
Report from Orrville indicates Orrville will become the division point between Pittsburg and Fort Wayne, with Atlantic and Crestline eliminated as division points. The railroad company has long contemplated the change, not immediate but likely eventual. Mt. Vernon shops and the harbor area are rumored to come to Orrville soon.
At a Thursday evening Given Post Grand Army of the Republic gathering the group honored Abraham Lincoln with tributes. Commander Dunham presided as speakers covered Lincoln as a boy and young man, a citizen, and ex commander of the army, ending with a patriotic closing. Next week the Post will mark Washingtons birthday similarly.
An executive committee meeting resolved to raise 15000 for a half billion endowment. The plan involves selling notes repayable within three years and increasing student enrollment to justify funding. Finance committees will pursue early efforts to secure the money despite crowding classes and faculty handling limits.
Major J R McQuigg formerly of Wooster was injured last week in a wreck on the way home from Columbus. One leg was badly hurt, recalling his prior injuries in the Pittsburg railroad disaster four years ago on his way to Washington for President Roosevelt's inauguration.
Two members of the Kropf family near Millersburg contract mild smallpox cases.
A Wooster Ohio letter to John McSweeney argues paint quality matters more than price. It warns bad paint leads to rot and rust, notes paint must keep a building dry, and claims Devoe paint offers better long term results despite higher cost.
An advertisement offers 2560 acres of farming land 25 miles north of Denver with 10 000 to 15 000 tons of coal per acre. The coal mines could yield about 25 000 000 tons total, at 500 000 tons yearly for 50 years, with expected dividends and a share-based stock offering.
The Wooster community plans to raise 15000 to help secure a 500000 endowment for the university. After business downturn, organizers push for local contributions of 3 percent of the total, via notes payable within two years, and urge broad civic participation to ensure a successful funding campaign.
Burglars entered the Orrville residence of Eugene Brenneman on Thursday night taking Mr Brenneman's trousers and $26 from the pockets. The burglars left the pants about a hundred feet from the house as a slipping clue. A Brenneman son, a young boy, said he saw two youths inside but feigned sleep to avoid danger.
Local reader S Lopez of Manilla New York praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve for healing severe cuts Burns and ulcers and claims it saved him pain and money. Product advertised by H Boyd Co Cripus Preventics candy cold cure tablets and Rings Dyspepsia Tablets marketed by Bixler's Modern Pharmacy and Krieg er's Drug Store. Subscribe for The Republican.
The ceremony at Conetland Cantupo united well known farmer Walter and Miss Cora Bredeuka in a church service presided by Rev GQ Miller of Tabernacle Church. Many Wooster friends sent best wishes as the couple begin their life together in Pittsburg after February 2.
A man believed to be L B White of Madison SD attempted suicide on train No 8&8 between Manafield and Wooster Wednesday morning. The conductor found a bloodied scene, doctors on board dressed the wounds, and he was taken to Alliance for care where relatives awaited.
Abe Rae f San Francisco case is described with an affidavit detailing alleged pressure by family members and clergy to testify before a grand jury. The document cites assurances of immunity and withdrawal of a guilty plea, with named figures including Rev Job Ntete Rev Bernard Kaplan Langdon Francis J Henes and Special Agent Wood Burng. The report notes Ruef’s claim of coercive promises and corroboration by his associates. The text also mentions a Philadelphia port authority financial report and a Mantlet revolution scare suppression by garrison soldiers and arrests.
A 19th century style notice warns tobacco sellers that selling cigarettes or tobacco to anyone under sixteen is illegal. First offense carries a fine of 25 to 100 dollars and 2 to 30 days imprisonment. second or later offenses carry 50 to 300 dollars and 5 to 60 days. The law aims to inform citizens and deter violations.
The city of Wooster recently installed a new pump that operates daily for part of the day. The engine starts in the morning and is shut down the next day. Wet weather and thaws have increased water in the dam, challenging the system without continuous use. One man remains at the plant to tend the fire and maintain the new setup despite limited gas stove facilities.
An advertisement asserts that fatigue before exertion signals low vitality and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a tonic to restore energy. It urges sufferers to start taking the remedy immediately to dispel tiredness.
Chicago and west Washington and east Florida California Oregon and routes. Beginning March 1st cheap one way rates to California west and northwest. Consult S. H. Rhoads, agent: phone 45. Feb 8 15 22 29. Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs and colds, gentle laxative, yellow package. Bixler's Pharmacy, S. H. Boyd & Co. Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup soothes throat and lung irritation. Sold by Krieger's Drug Stores.
A February fire at the Courter Lithography plant on the fourth floor caused about 20000 dollars in losses and damaged surrounding departments including the press area. Separately a rear wing blaze at the Kings County Courthouse in Brooklyn began at ground level and spread to the third floor, with total damage around 15000 dollars.
A blast at a Dupont powder company plant near Lewis Burx caused a terrific shock but no fatalities. Women workers were not yet present on duty and reports indicate the loss was small. Local authorities and company officials investigated the near powder explosion and safety procedures.
Sale of New York 4 per cent bonds, 20 million dollars, oversubscribed six times. Comptroller Metz estimates about 104 million would receive bonds, a higher price than the prior 40 million issue at 4 percent, which oversubscribed four times and netted about 102,063.
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