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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1907
Page
2
A fragmentary report recalls Cornelius Fo Castor and James Corna ioe, linked to a doomed figure awaiting execution by electric chair. A note to Castor taunts him with cheer and warnings of death, while the condemned hears the whirl of current in the ominous process.
Roen and Monroe filed with the court to confirm a bankruptcy proceeding involving Mercantile Trower and Ebert Monroe Jr of Pittsburgh and Mitchell Sora Beaver County. The motion argues the sale lacked proper notice and that a factory site price could be set, with withdrawal possible.
Real estate agent Lord E Landes sold the Les Troyer farm in Greens towns to John S Yeuer of Weilersville and the Mrs Carr property on East Youth Street to Mark and wife. Mark plans modernization in the coming year.
A dubious newspaper item promotes a supposedly internal remedy for catarrh claiming it cures the constitutional disease. The ad asserts the medicine acts on mucous surfaces to destroy the disease’s foundation and restore strength, offering a dubious one hour trial and a money back guarantee if it fails.
An ad dense with medical patent claims touts Dr Shoop's Croup Cure promising relief from croup within twenty minutes. It promotes other products like De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve, Foley's Honey and Tar, and lists vendors such as Bixter's Modern Pharmacy and de Kreiger's drug store.
A column of local notes reports Glenn Shields opening an employment agency in Wooster and mentions several visitors. It notes drama announcements for the Kings Daughters chicken supper, a birthday event, and a theater program for David Belasco's The Girl of the Golden West arriving Feb 27. Other items cover injuries, sales, road bids, a rural carrier launch, and a Medina Gazette note on Gail Abbott joining the poster experiment station in April.
Wm A Fertwell of Lucauma C reports a remarkable experience after consuming less than three bottles of Electric Bitters. He claims the remedy cured liver and bladder complications and could permanently cure his diabetes stage illness. Boyd & Co. guarantee the product at 50c. Pineules non alcoholic medicine from pine resins offered for bladder and kidney diseases at 81.00 for thirty days, Krieger's Drug Store sells it.
A modern pharmacy ad promotes Lax-eta candy tablets from Bixler's Modern Pharmacy. It touts gentle laxative effects, portability, and lithographed metal boxes priced at 5 and 25 cents. The piece also references Foley's Honey and Tar for gripe coughs and pneumonia prevention and mentions Kreiger's drug store Keenendals Lexata.
Pennsylvania railroad conductor Beavers, formerly of Wooster and now based in Alliance, was thwarted Wednesday when a drunken man with liquor aboard a train attempted to fire a revolver at him. Beavers tackled the assailant and restrained him until the village marshal arrived and placed the suspect in custody.
Congressman M I Smveer selects Millersburg postmaster and editor White to president and senate, citing past party struggles in Holmes County. Rival Hod aunl another aspirant, with local publishers White and Edwards backing a personal county-wide organization. White praised as a fine man and capable postmaster, despite opposition. Casper of Wooster was mentioned but not frequent in visits.
Doylestown reports the death of Jacob Fendenheim a former Mexican War veteran at age 81 born in Germany. He worked as a molder for many years at Selberling and Miller. He leaves six married children. Pneumonia was the immediate cause after years of asthma. Funeral from the Lutheran church where he was a lifelong member occurred Sunday Feb 17 at 10 80 am.
Feb 15 reports Harm on Cramer, a miner with his right foot crushed twice at the Rady mine. He lifted coal and the lump fell, re injuring the same foot, keeping him bedridden for several days. Nearby, sinking a shaft begins on the James Erwie farm just outside the corporation.
A Wooster correspondent writes from Hilo about daily life in Hawaii during an eruption at Kilauea. He details the volcanic activity including the crater, lava lake, and "Devil's Kitchen" site, plus sightseeing and local hospitality. The letter blends wonder at nature with travel notes and personal anecdotes about Mosquitoes, tourists, and notable figures.
A writer recounts returning to Hilo, experiencing air shocks, and witnessing an eruption of Mauna Loa from a distant coastline. Forty men voyaged around Hawaii Island, landing near the lava flows after a two day voyage, enduring heat and danger as they observed rivers of molten rock and cooled lava forming incandescent streams.
Report describes difficulties from gas shortages and sulfur fumes over several days. Families note weak lighting and odor affecting daily life as church choir practice and social events suffer. Residents urge swift resolution and improved service quality from the gas company.
A compact look at newspaper revenue from space for ads and subscriptions. The editor relies on these sources for income and critiques asking for extra free material as excessive. The piece argues against producers providing lengthy filler for free.
A Millersburg & Orrville Telephone company banquet for its young women employees was held in Millersburg with Mrs. Joe Powtroy of Shreve as toastmistress. The program featured multiple toasts, including “Club Prophesy,” “Lovera of that W & O Club,” and “The Moral Telephone.” Recitations and songs followed. Officers elected for the coming year are President Mrs. Joe Poercy, Shreve. Secretary Mary Butler, Wooster. Treasurer Effie MaKee, Millersburg. The next gathering is planned for February 14 in Orrville.
An ad proclaims kidney and bladder ailments disable both sexes with Swamp-Root by Dr Kilmer and Co. The ad claims quick relief, offers a sample bottle by mail, and urges readers to note the name and address for purchase in Binghamton New York.
A person on Gasche Street, Mia Lizz e Adas, received a $500 check from a 608 property not previously known. The gift was unexpected and contrasts with a different lifestyle described for a living.
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