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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1908

Page

7

Wooster to Host Chicago Firm Bearing Plant Plan

Mayor M. M Van Nestie reviews plans for a new bearing plant in Wooster by a Chicago company. The project outlines main electrical and central heating mains routed through downtown streets and alleys toward the university, with work to begin soon but not complete this winter, as officials maintain their franchise pace.

M. M van Nestie Wooster Chicago Gentiene Wuoster God Lapas

Robins Seen on Bever Street Saturday Morning

Reports from Nold avenue and the vicinity of the Ousted Treat ytorian church describe robins heard and seen Saturday morning.

Nold Avenue Treat Ytorian Church Bever Street Robins

Modern Woodmen meeting draws large Wooster turnout

Holden addressed members as ten new applications were acted upon. The Wooster camp exceeded attendance expectations for the Christmas season and already secured more than the requested twenty five anniversary class, with likely near fifty members. Installing officers for the coming year follows.

Sagh Woolman Besd Fraternus Beneficial Holden University Wooster Camp Modern Woodman Society

Monongah Relief Receipts Acknowledgement From Sufferers

Sufferers Monongah Rev Shellenberger acknowledges receipt of various sums for relief with donors including James Mullins Livingstone home Mrs Calland Mrs Wertz's children Lutheran church Prof C G Williams Christian church Mr and Mrs Biecher T W Foueb Anto Massarro Judge R L Adlir D W Mowery Hon EH Wertz Ed Krieger Kieffer circle Mrs Aylesworth Episcopal Missionary society and others totaling 1985 dollars. The money will be forwarded soon and the relief committee led by the mayor and the Methodist pastor remains trusted to distribute funds and goods.

Shellenberger James Mullins Livingstone Calland Triend Chalmera Martin Thia Monongab

The New Eight Bells at Opera House with Byrne Brothers

The Byrne Brothers vaudeville act comes to the Opera House on Thursday January 2. The nautical pantomime features acrobatics through ship scenes with a storm ending in a dramatic ship roll while a large cast provides dances and imitations to support the unfolding plot.

Byrne Fan- Meébers Opera Byrne Brothers Agle Byrner Holly

Card of Thanks and late 19th century remedies

Card of Thanks from John Uoberdusky and children expresses gratitude to friends for kindness during illness and death of wife and mother. The page promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a cough and lung remedy, touts safety and opiate-free formula, and advertises Bixler's Madera Pharmacy, Boyd & Co, Shoop Racine Wis, and other druggists selling Dewitt’s Carbolized products with claims of drawing out inflammation and offering relief.

Eghuwo Finral Triputen John Uoberdusky Racine Wis

Well Known Actor Kinsey Dies in Chicago

A telegram from Shreve announces the death of 51 L Kinsey of that city who collapsed from heart disease in Chicago. Kinsey owned and managed a traveling company famous as the Kinsey Kennedy Ko, toured Ablo and Indiana for years. He married Miss Haabes near Shreve, producing two daughters. The family resided in Shreve when not on tour. Kinsey was a member of Wooster Commandery Knights Templar and other Masonic bodies and was known as both actor and manager.

Shreve L. Kinsey Chicago Ablo Indiana Kinasy Kennedy Ko Kinsey Kinney Wooster Commandery Knights Zeaplar Whiuely

Rhodes scholarship committee elected at Columbus meeting

Dean Elrogs Compton of Wooster University was elected to the Rhodes scholarship committee at a Columbus gathering of representative Ohio colleges. The body plans annual exams to determine the recipient of Cecil Rhodes's Oxford scholarship and urged cooperation to uniform the requirements and student character across Ohio colleges.

Obio Columbus Elrogs Comprton Wooster University Rhodes Ohio Cecil Rhodes Oxford University England Adapateh Ohio College Association Perry Marietta Henry Churchhill King Oberlin Thowes Saunders Otterbein Edwin Edwin {. Ball, Hiram; Treasurer, Paul R. Kalbe Buchtely RH. Andrews Maristta F. Weston Antioch Church Buchtel Rhudes Line Compton Wooster W. F. Pierce Kenyon Maesers Hall Miami Stevenson Ohio Wesleyan Thompson Ohio State Dean Compton Poptie Ball Onio

Elected Officers Named for No 42 Jr Order United Ameritdd Mechanics

The meeting on Monday evening December 88 elected officers including Osunscaller as leader, William Keim vice counselor, Martin Hemelerich recording secretary, B W Hoffman assistant recording secretary, Chas Fenelon financial secretary, E W Newkirk treasurer, Rast Taggart conductor, Harvey Keim warden, Irvin Wilson sentinel, David Jacobs trustee, T Chaffes chaplain, and J H Allen state representative alternate. Addresses urged support for a 90 day lodge dispersation to initiate candidates at reduced rates. Initiation is set for Monday December 30 with officer installation on Monday January 6. all brothers urged to attend.

No Reduced Rates End for Clergy in Central Passenger Area

Clergy and benevolent groups will lose special rates from railroads within the Central Passenger association, effective January 1, 1808. Circular to local agents states clerical permits and charity concessions are abolished, bringing passengers to a standard fare with two cent rates nearly universal across the territory.

Central Passenger Central Passenger Association

Life Teaching Certificates Granted to Wooster and Mt Eaton

Sapt and D L Thompson of Wooster along with Cleve Reugesagger of Mt Eaton were named in the state board of school examiners list as recipients of life certificates to teach.

Sapt D. L. Thompson Wooster Cleve Reugesagger Mt. Eaton Ira Board of

Dangerous Deadlock Remedy Sold at Local Drug Store

An old advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills as a cure for critical health blockages, claiming rapid relief from nerve and bowel stoppages. It promises money back satisfaction and notes availability at 8 H. Boyd & Co.'s drug store.

Foley's Honey and Tar Safe Under Food Law Notice

Notice to customers stating Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles is not affected by the National Food and Drug law and contains no opiates. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults with promotions from Bixler's Modern Pharmacy and other outlets. Castor oil and Vike-it are also offered for bowel action and cold relief.

Foley Ratuelnz Bixler Madera Pharmacy HyBoyd & Co

Damages Case Involving Rail Line After Tragic Death

A damage suit against the Cape Valley, Wertéra and Colaba railway denies liability for Kwite Zerlango's death in a $5,000 claim. Attorneys Swyeer Woeygendt and Weiser for the traction company. Also, Santen W. Paterson of Rittman files for divorce from Lillian B. Petraov, alleging neglect and that she wishes to be released from him. MecClarran & Jones represent Peterson.

Ctavelana South Wertéra & Colaba Sersfac Zuarlango Adwioist Kwite Zerlango Zerlengo Zarlengo Swyeer Woeygendt & Weiser Santen W. Paterson Rittman Ban Vivorce Fron Lillian B. Petraov Peter Res MecClarran & Jones Peterson

Bond and Miller Form Wooster Law Firm

Will & Miller announce that after January 1 they will join F W Bond of Canton to form Bond and Miller a general law practice with emphasis on patents trade marks copyrights and corporations with offices in the Karl Block over the First National Bank Canton Wooster residents extend best wishes to the new firm and Miller the longtime Wooster resident is praised as a promising young man.

Will &. Maller Thia City F. W. Bond, Beg Catto Bond & Miller Apecus Patenta Trade Mar Copyrights Karle First National Bank Canton Ferien Miller Wooster

Tragic Train Death Near Lakeville

Henry Parcel, about 65, of Lakeville, was killed by eastbound train No. 80 near the village as he attempted to alight while the cars were moving. One arm was torn away and his skull fractured. he died within minutes.

Henry Parcel Lakeville Loudonville Tod

University Pulpit Vacant as Dr Chalmers Martin Preaches

At the university Dr Chalmers Martin preached in Westminster Sabbs morning and declared the pulpit vacant. Dr Martin will return as supply for the present with no haste to appoint a regular pastor. Numerous faculty and student names appear as visiting or home for holidays and vacations, including Deboorah Chidester, J E Stewart, B B Wallace, Edward Dougall, Miss Jean Dougall, Prof L B Wolfe, Notestein, Glendenning, Douthett, Miss Margaret Taggart, Alfred D Ladd, Katherine Vance, and others visiting or staying in Wooster for the break.

Chalmers Martin Westminster Martin Misa Deboorah Warwick H. G. Behoteny J. E R. D. Lewis L. BE. Wolfe West Lafayette Wallace Notestein J. O. Notestele Frank Glendenning Pittabure Prion W. H. Douthett Beaver Falle W . Wenner Wooster Margaret Taggart Auglaize County Alfred D. Ladd Roe Creek Katherine Vance Newark E Schools Prof J. Milton Vance

Apple Creek Sunday School Christmas Celebration

Apple Creek Sunday school of the Presbyterian church held a Christmas program on Wednesday evening featuring the Josous Birth rendered beautifully. Music by the school choir and orchestra complemented the event. The congregation honored someone with a gold watch, and Miss Della Watters received a gift from her class. Zima Myers and Pauline Heller received Bibles as rewards from the Wayne County Bible Society for completing the scripture volume.

Applecover Della Watters Zima Myers Pauline Hellereich Wayne County Bible Society

Mildred McClintock burial after Pittsburg typhoid death

Dalton notes Mildred McClintock aged 13 died in Pittsburg last Saturday of typhoid fever and was brought home for burial. Funeral held at grandfather John Gile's home Tuesday afternoon conducted by Rev. J. T. Hoak. Also mentions local notes of visits, a lecture by Ralph Parlette, and several marriages including Cora Reesler to Henry Cromer and Besio Muirn to Mr. Henry Cromer with Rev Findlay officiating.

Mildred McClintock Pittsburg John Gile J. T. Hoak Peter Buchanan, Jr Hubbell Worater Ralph Parlette Haney Waoater Peter Mae Kursectedon Cora -Reesler Findlay Henry Cromer Coras Mist Besio-Mrwin Ode

Unshaved man bares face after 70 years in shock

A Pittsburgh Dispatch reader from Lodi sent a Christmas note about Martin Overs who finally shaved after seven decades, shocking his wife Helsada and grown children who hardly recognized him. The tale notes his three and a half foot growth of whiskers and a muffler disguise as he returned home at night.

Lodi Pittsburg Dispatch Martin Overa Nla Gia Pune

Carriers Thankful For Gifts On Christmas Night

A carrier from The Republican explains he and fellow riders received candy and a tie among other gifts on Christmas. He asks for a note in the paper to thank the people who remembered them and supported the service during the holiday week.

Christmas gifts and a dog license mix up in Wooster

J H B Danford, famed adviser to thoroughbreds and dogs, is gifted a full blood English baby terrier but a license was overlooked. Danford plans to pay the license himself while the Ezra Kendall company, touring “The Land of Dollars,” heads to Youngstown after Wooster celebrations. Show folk on the road face a sad Christmas away from home yet carry on with gifts and travel.

J. H. B. Danford Mr. Danford John Johnston Mr Danford Lila Ezra Kendall Wooster Land of Dollare Youngstown

Hog Thief Stands Accused In Odd Night Theft

A hog vanished from Chirepcée Lang on Enact Month Street during a strange incident. Initial speculation blamed dogs, but Lang suspects a man wearing new rubber overshoes pulled the theft. Lang recently moved from Maraballyiné and worked at Gerstenslager Buggy factory.

Chirepcée Lang Month Street Mr. Lang Maraballyiné Gerstenslager

Mrs Webster Appointed Assistant in Wooster Schools

Miss Webster, longtime Wooster schools employee, has been chosen as assistant to oversee the Creston and Wooster programs. She will split time between Creston and Wooster, spending two days weekly in each, bringing efficiency and strong support to the districts.

oGa Maribaive Mias “Yeepster Miss Webster Wooster Agi Leroy Resalte Creston Elas Ip Wooster Apending

Purse Found and Returned by Honest Young Girl

A purse found by Mary Zarlengo of Carnall township was turned in to the authorities. The purse contained money including a shopping list and a cast. The owner, Mrs. H. R. Armstrong, was notified and the funds were returned. The Zarlengo girl was praised for her honesty and rewarded.

H. R. Armstrong Carnall Township Mary Zarlengo Benj. Zarlengo

Doan's Kidney Pills Promoted In Testimonial Note

An advertisement proclaims Doan's Kidney Pills cure kidney trouble including pain and headaches. It recounts a Wooster, Ohio testimonial praising relief after two boxes and credits Foster-Millett Co. as U S distributors. Ely’s Cream Balm is also advertised for nasal catarrh with widespread drugstore availability.

Bright Wooster JB McCreary South Dean Dono Dave Adnan Alice Persi Doan Oes Oy Foster Mailbors Co Bot Galois New York Acle

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