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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1907
Page
8
Sunday wreck near Orrville halted work train activity after two box cars were derailed. In other local news, Armstrong stable horse sale drew a good crowd. W P Snyder called the sale fairly satisfactory. Community notes include travels, visits, school milestones, and holiday events across Wooster, Salem, and nearby towns.
J R Blanken ship of Beck Tenn claims Electric Bitters cured his lame back and kidney trouble after two bottle courses. He endorses the remedy as guaranteed at H S Boyd & Co's drug store for 50 cents. Also noted are DeWitt's Little Early Risers and Kennedy's Laxa Laxative Cough Syrup from Kreiger's Drug Store as recommended products.
The Wooster Bowling League resumes for winter with a repeat of last winter’s format anticipated in a few weeks. Three regular teams already exist: Starlight Bolgegrain led by Forbes Alcock with Franka Girl Mougey. Moonlights led by Thorne with captains Ogle Smith Walters Wace McClarran. and Sanlights led by Wilhelm with Kunkle Hanenstein Zarlengo Bolue. Any five-man group can enter by organizing a team.
The column lists holiday visitors and movements in Ashland and surrounding towns, including Isaiah K. Goff en route to San Francisco for work, Mrs. Rachael Wagner visiting Columbus, and several locals visiting relatives in Marion Wooster Elyria Cleveland and Ashland. It notes a Methodist church meeting starting January 6, a Whitmore store showroom roller rink setup with skates and an orchestra, and F L Carlin moving to Akron for Goodyear work. John R Clarke to speak January 10 at Presbyterian church.
Mrs Eoola Morehouse is a free woman as prosecutors move to notice the murder indictment. Judge Eagon set the notice at 11 am Monday after death of witnesses hindered case presentation. She had been convicted of manslaughter in 1908 and granted a new trial. federal officers had earlier held her on a mails charge. Whether she will face further prosecution remains uncertain.
Josiah Lucas, aged 81, died Monday evening at his West LarSVill Street home after weeks of illness. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. under Wooster Lodge of Odd Fellows. interment in Wooster Cemetery. Born in Bethlehem Pa, he came to Wooster 41 years ago and was a shoe maker by trade. Survived by Mrs. Lucas and children including Mrs. Josephine Kupl Wooster Albert Lucas Canton Mrs Mina Kincade Canton Mrs Mary Wiler Wooster Mrs Ida Myers Tyrone Pa Harvey Lucas Toledo Miss Matilda Lucas Wooster Mrs Nettie Neptane Galion. He was a longtime Zion Lutheran and Odd Fellows member.
About 60 guests gathered December 26 at Mr. and Mrs. James A Weltmer home in Plain township to witness Blanche Esther Weltmer wed Charlea J. Campbell. Rev Felger tied the knot as Prof Carey McAfee played the wedding march, guests enjoyed a three course dinner, and gifts were exchanged amid a festive reception.
James Dugan an elderly Orrville resident and Civil War veteran of the 15th O. W. L has been missing from home for two weeks raising concerns for his family. It is believed he may have pensions due and information about his whereabouts or estate is sought by his family.
The Baptist Outlook shows a drawing of the old log Wooster Bethany Baptist church where the 1812 congregation was formed. Indians once lived nearby as Wooster grew to host a university, culture, and religion. The church now worships in a brick house with a pipe organ and honors its historic lineage.
Several persons were overcome by gas while attending a Thursday evening prayer meeting at the Lutheran church. The affected individuals, including Mrs Edward Wirth and Miss Dora Weible, were restored to normal condition after taking Dade's Little Liver Pills. Krieger's Drug Store sold the product for emergencies.
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