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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1906
Page
3
Robert C Lingafelter of Cincinnati was found guilty of forgery in Newark for the second time. The trial before Judge JT Maxwell, sent from Newark by Presiding Judge R M Campbell, was heard after the Newark judge was disqualified by an affidavit of prejudice.
A rumor of an elopement involving a city resident’s wife circulated yesterday and today but appears unfounded. The man was seen near the vicinity, and the tale likely grew from an alleged incident in which he and two women supposedly traveled to Orritte, though no truth remains evident.
Leading medical writers endorse Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription for digestive and female ailments. The pamphlet highlights glycerine as a safe extractant, the role of Stone root, Golden Seal root, Bloodroot, and Black Cherry bark, and notes the non alcoholic, non secret formulation. It promotes a 1008 page Common Sense Medical Adviser free on request from Buffalo NY.
A quoted university official states the new head will oversee all athletics and gymnasium work while noting the person’s “ultimate intent” may differ. The source emphasizes keeping the individual in place as long as possible amid unclear plans.
Wooster plans a reforming drive to fund a competitive baseball team for the summer. Candidate players include Harry Lynch as a key pitcher, with Cooper and Frye contending for catcher. A fan-backed 50 cent weekly plan for 10 weeks could raise capital, enabling gate receipts to cover costs and attract players, aided by St John’s promotion to athletic director and Skeel likely to coach football.
A vintage ad argues fatigue signals vitality and urges taking Hood’s Sarsaparilla now. It notes a man softened rough hands with Witch Hazel Salve from EC Dewitt & Co Chicago, claiming quick relief for sores cuts burns bleeding and piles, sold by all druggists.
Pittsburg Feb 17. After two weeks of uproar and near riots the district No 5 United Mine Workers delegates passed a resolution declaring vacant the offices of President Dolan and Vice President Bellingham. The vote was taken over Dolan who vowed he would not resign without a miners vote. In Wheeling Gov Dawson weighs a special session on railroad rates and a state railroad commission to curb rate discrimination as shippers complain of Pennsylvania railroad dominance hindering state development. At Plainwell Mich a velocipede was struck by a Grand Rapids and Indiana train killing Chapel Fowler and injuring his wife and Charles Fairchild. In Mount Carmel Pa two miners Daniel Covely and Julian Barlel were killed by dynamite at Locust Spring colliery. In Washington Senator Tillman, ill with a cold, was reported sleeping at his hotel.
Fire at Courtland Virginia destroyed property valued at 1200. The week’s reported failures in the United States totaled 241, up from 258 last year and 33 in Canada, compared with 32 a year ago. Irregular snippets mention Illinois Democratic committee setting time and place for a poll and brief garbled names.
Wayne County deeds list transfers of properties in Wooster, Orrville, Chippewa and other townships. Transactions include warranty deeds to Kraft Heatwole and others, quit claim deeds, administrator and sheriff deeds, and numerous lot transfers with prices ranging from 1 to 2000 dollars. Public notices cover auditor and sheriff deeds and administrator actions in Easton, Plain and Clinton townships.
Arthur Leighty known as Pat the clerk in Horg news depub recalls a standout day in Weyre county baseball. He describes pitching glory in Shreve where his speed and a line drive delivered a dramatic collision with Posey, leaving him with a bruised nose but no need for a physician. He reflects on the crowd, the press, and his role as captain in the field for the Worms team.
Bt Petersburg reports in view of recent events in China the Russian government acts to prepare for all eventualities. The foreign office denies alarm but the council for national defense revises plans to evacuate Manchuria armies preserving sufficient force to protect Russia's interests alongside other powers.
An advertisement extols Mi o na tablets as a cure for indigestion and related symptoms. It contrasts Mi o na with pepsin and claims it restores digestive gland function, improves nutrition, and allows eating any food without fear. The note promotes a 50 cent box from Laubach & Boyd with a money back guarantee. Feb 1926.
A lengthy testimonial proclaims Dr Williams Pink Pills cure nerve disorders and anemia. A Michigan woman credits the remedy with restoring strength after childbirth and paralysis symptoms. The ad claims many successes, notes a $5000 reward for fraud, and lists price and availability from Williams Medicine Co.
The Cincinnati Enquirer promotes a three sheet wall map set nine maps across pages, including detailed Ohio and U S maps with governors presidents rulers and world data. The offer: free to subscribers who remit one dollar for a year or renewal, with agents invited to solicit orders.
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