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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1908
Page
5
Testimonial prone ad claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cures scrofula and related blood disorders. Cites Mrs Nora Hueney and J N Carr from Texas and Tennessee, noting quick healing and vaccination aftermath. Promotes liquid and Sarsatabs with 100 doses for one dollar from Hood Co. Lowell Mass.
New students enter the university after holidays with a few more expected when the later semester begins. President Haulden on the field pushes for funds to spring the April endowment plan. Dr Hilieo leads the project, seeking large gifts or risk of insufficient funds. Edmund Carr leaves for Fredericktown to aid the high revival for a week due to Superintendent Borden’s illness. Edith Yocum begins a high school post in Leroy. Florence Fisher Heten Strong and Helen Laughlin start academy work this term. Gieno Masn of Wheeling withdraws this term due to business matters but plans to return later.
New Lear’s greeting from LEWIS BOLUS emphasizes enforcing garnishee notices and contempt penalties. He vows to carry out the law impartially, using jury or court, to settle cases, reduce costs for the poor, and strengthen justice court authority.
J C Telger arrived from Illinois to Jeromeville to visit Mr and Mrs James Weltmer near Springville. Daniel Gill and sister Mrs James Weltimer joined J C Felgar and C V McCep family for Saturday and Sunday visits. A calser visited Dallas Wharton. Danilo Mosher and family from Loudonville visit their sons Joe Mosher and W A Monosher. Mr Cause of Buffalo visits Maple Grove.
The Woman's Missionary society of the DU.P. church will postpone their meeting one week to January 17 due to the death of Miss Rhinhart.
The Wayne County gathering in Wooster marked the 58th annual Andrew Jackson event. Anthony Lever, John Brown, James Power, and other locals attended as speakers, with Hon. J.C. Welty of Canton delivering remarks praising Jackson and critiquing trusts. Powell contrasted speakers while praising Democratic ideals and warning against wealth influence on government.
In a September gathering, letters urged the senator to vote for local option legislation. The event included a Democratic toast, remarks from Dr James D Hear, and a banquet with a line of speakers such as John C Welty and John McSweeney. A large attendance and festive decor marked the evening as supporters pressed for action on local option.
The Landes Realty Agency sold the John Meir 140 acre farm to Won Nogele of Norwalk Ohio. Nogele plans to stop raising and expects to take possession soon. The A A Wolgemot farm near Apple Creek was sold to H E Wear of Paint Township with possession April 1. The R C Ackerman farm in Wayne Township was transferred to Henry Guyer through Prof James Lo Zaring of Creston.
The Pittaborg Gazette Times playfully reports on quirky phrases about fudge girlato and a character named Darry Kesdell Thaw, noting how year long trends in the Tomba have sparked talk of a growing soul and a wish for clearer sense from some slash writers.
A Devoe paint promotion stresses value in long lasting coverage and timely repainting. It cites Mrs Moore of Kelly NY buying 16 gallons for a two coat job and Mr James Ackey in Cairo NY painting his house with Devoe that lasted 14 years. Also notes a medicinal pitch for Kitty's Liquid Cream Balm for nasal and throat relief sold by Mly Bros in New York.
A person who disturbed services last Sunday by coughing repeatedly is asked to purchase Foley's Honey and Tar at Bixler's Pharmacy in Ss EL Boyd and Corth's corner store.
A conflicted career unfolds around Lt Russell Po Hazard of the Seventh Infantry, his Philippine campaigns, a troubled divorce, and a dramatic elopement with JoA Marneth’s daughter. Court martial, alcohol, and romantic scandal intersect with military duty as colleagues report the unraveling. News notes include period advertisements and local notices.
A Smithville resident died after an attempt to alight from a moving train at Shiloh depot. The man, in his forties, was thrown beneath the carriage, severing a leg and causing fatal injuries. He was accompanied by a relative and others at the scene, and later died at home after transport. Police and railway staff investigated. the incident occurred near the Shiloh depot on a June evening.
A large fall ballot is described for the 1908 election in Ohio, with extensive offices to appear on the ticket. The draft lists federal and state positions from president to local clerk, plus judges and commissioners, all to be voted on November 4. The text mentions fifty seats per ticket and a tally of 250 papers for counting.
ABB Critchfield of Shreve, adjutant general of Ubito, was named vice president at the National Rifle Association of America board meeting in Washington on Wednesday evening. The gathering included several prominent U.S. soldiers among its members.
A tanker of oil leaked on the ground near a siding in West Salem causing excitement. The scene drew public attention as fluid spread and a dray wagon brought requisition. A citizen noted the incident sparked talk of a gift related to New Year celebrations, delayed until later so more people could attend church.
An advertisement promotes Dr Shoop remedies for malaria cough and catarrh. It lists Dr Shoop Catarrh Remedy and Cough Cure with claims of rapid relief, safe use for children, and states the products are sold by SHH Boyd and Bixler's Modern Pharmacy. The copy mentions free trial catalogues and postal distribution. It cites a supposed Minnesota or Wisconsin origin and generic health benefits.
A Hewagda man named Hughes from Badal presented to Superintendent DL Thompson of the public schools asking to attend classes. The principal at the Wabsut Street school was asked to provide private instruction after 9 o clock to help him, but the effort faltered. He later traveled to Chicago seeking further instruction related to his people. He had previously tried to enter a university but lacked sufficient Kravitsh progress.
Detroit Evening Journal profiles Marvey and Arey Deboree two Wooster natives who built careers in crockery and queensware trading. They join Osbornes and partner George Y Boynton to succeed James & McCurdy, a venerable Detroit business. The Osbornes, sons of the founder of the Maccabees, choose successors amid local hopes for continued success.
Dispatches from Columbus report D M Yost former Democratic floor leader in Ohio and Tom L Johnson contending for party control. B S Wertz and Yost attacked Johnson in speeches as the Cleveland land delegation divided over a new floor leader. Some dispatches hint Johnson arranged support to block Wertz with party delegates.
Myrtle Ufarklew of Orrville files for divorce from Howard Harkless alleging separation since a 1903 marriage on November 26 in Direy with one child Evelyn age two. She seeks alimony, restoration of her name Myrtla Kotter, and custody. attorney for Harkless to reply.
A period notice from Foley's Honey and Tar and local druggists proclaims Preventics as a safe gripe remedy unaffected by the Pure Food and Drug Law. Ads promote Bixter's Modern Pharmacy and H. Boyt & Co. with claims of no opiates, mild symptoms relief, and quick, certain results for adults and children.
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