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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1907
Page
2
For over sixty years doctors have endorsed Ayer's Cherry Pectoral for coughs colds weak lungs bronchitis consumption. You can trust a medicine the best doctors approve Then trust this the next time you have a hard cough.
A horse shipment from Bell Bros. to Janestown, N.Y., and the Leibh farm sale to L L Wilbur are noted. Harry White’s murder trial may shift from Jan 14. Paul W. Fletcher thanks the Modern Brotherhood of America for prompt death claim approval. United Presbyterians plan weeklong services starting Jan 14 led by Rev Huber Ferguson. Wo. Rhein opens a general repair shop at West South and South Walnut. Salary law changes require mandatory 15 cent charges for recorder services. Mrs. Oliver Gile is robbed of 85 and a gold watch. A late train arrival involved a couple seen as suspected. they left for Colambug the next day. Pittsburgh Valve and Fittings Co. plans to hire 500 more workers in two months, with overall employment over 1,000 as a new land and plant expansion nears completion.
An aged advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for catarrh cure claims and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by Cheney Co. It cites endorsements from local druggists and doctors, lists price per bottle, and claims internal consumption benefits. Also mentions Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup and Kreiger's Drug Store as sellers.
We announce Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the Pure Food and Drug Law. It contains no opiates or other drugs and is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults. Chas. E. Bixler and S. F. Boyd & Co. endorsers.
A busy weekly report notes factory heating work at the Pennsylvania depot, a tax ruling upholding a local levy, and a court decision affecting state legislation. It records thefts on a farm, a large January ball, a gasoline burn accident, a town band forming, horse sales, hospitalizations, sheriff travels, a longtime resident aged 17 years 8 months 1 day, and faculty appointments at Ohio State University.
A collage of brief clippings discusses atmosphere and celebrity, noting two girls with chocolates left alone in the afternoon, a French physician on stage fright, and varied political and health ad pitches. Advertisements urge Hood’s Sarsaparilla, Foley’s Honey and Tar, DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve, and Lax-ets candy laxatives from local druggists.
Rev P H Welshimer spoke to Canton Methodist workers praising newspapers as powerful allies for church work. He urged alert, sociable Sunday school teams, endless contests, and partners at doors to greet visitors, stressing heartfelt teaching over mere book learning. He urged teachers who love pupils over formal credentials.
The Intercollegiate Athletic Association gathering in New York drew top college men voting for clean athletics. The football rules committee reported changes and urged cooperation from nonmember big colleges. Proposals included lowering dues to 10 and allowing students to play summer baseball. actions were referred to committees.
B. T. King who recently bought the Robinson grocery at the corner of South Market and Henry streets has sold an interest in the establishment to J. B. Sherrick.
A dated notice urges the coughing person at last Sunday’s service to obtain Foley's Honey and Tar. The card, signed by Chas E Bixler and S H Boyd & Co, promotes Deane's Regulats and warns against substitutes while claiming money refunds if the remedy fails. It cites relief for grippe coughs and warns of fake products.
Court records show numerous probate actions and guardianship filings. Administrators and executors listed include J B Fike Lewin Moser George A Starn and John F Deible with bonds ranging from 200 to 11600. Hearings set for January 4 and January dates on several wills and estates for Margaret Houser Julian Markley James Brouse Mary Esterday Perry Bristow and others.
Central Union Telegraph plans to enter Wooster in spring. Officials note Wooster’s high telephone usage and a local exchange would boost profits. The company already operates a long distance plant there and has wires in place, indicating renewed efforts.
A mower manufacturer seeks a Wooster site in a live town via a bona fide subscription of 20,009 in capital stock. The plan calls for an initial 5 to 50 workers, expanding to about 200 within 24 months as facilities grow.
A telegram received Friday night reports the death of Mrs. Lonia Wenger of Minneapolis, formerly of East South street Wooster, wife of a former dry goods merchant. Death followed a short illness from pneumonia.
Card of Thanks from Mrs Josiah Lucas and family expresses gratitude for support after bereavement and floral tokens. The page signals several medical patent remedies including Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tes tablets and Orino Laxative, with claims about indigestion and constipation relief and mentions of H Boyd & Co and Chas E Bixler.
Heavy thaw floods southern and western lowlands causing record water along the Baltimore & Ohio depot area and Glasa works. Kilbuck Applecreek rise over banks. farms inundated. cellars flooded. roads washed out. tracks submerged near Wooster Mansfield Weilersville Massillon. Rail service slowed. some noon trains canceled. water cresting by afternoon.
A New Year celebration at the old 8th district school featured a hearty dinner organized by district ladies and a refined literary program led by W A Bruce. Rev J K Shellenberger spoke, pupils presented teacher Pearl Straits with gifts, and guests praised the event as above par for such affairs.
A. F. Ross of Akron weds Zella Iaenberg of Shreve. Ira A. Snyder weds Fern F. E. Williams of Orrville. Irvin J. Escelman of Cleveland weds Loia E. Crane of Creston.
A brief health alert notes that excessive work can strain kidney function. The message emphasizes rest and balanced schedules to protect kidney health and prevent long term damage.
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