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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1907
Page
6
At the Jackson day banquet Judge Adair pressed to speak but toastmaster Barr refused recognition twice. Adair charged bias by Barr and other attendees as the meeting adjourned, noting his financial contributions and asserting the Democrats’ rivalry in the incident.
Robert L Adair writes a formal protest about being denied recognition by the toastmaster at the January eighth banquet. He accuses speakers of focusing on temperance and notes many Wayne county Democrats oppose liquor trade while seeking opportunity to state their view.
The annual junior curatorial contest Friday drew solid attendance as participants delivered well prepared orations and vocal solos. Rufus Wingert won first place with The Master Force of Habit. Elbert L Henachaev and Phillip Landes earned honors. Judges included President Holden and Dr Bennett.
Wo Arestrong intends to give up livery work in March and handle the month of fig harness horses and vehicles as he decides future plans near West WoO. Snyder, the borensonver and dealer, has rented the stables on East North Street.
A. B. Lee forwards a detailed letter from E D Lindsey written from Nighthawk Washington December 30 1906 recounting safe arrival after a westward wreck voyage via Great Northern through Mulson Oroville and Loomis. Lindsey describes mining properties Little Chopace Mining Co and prospects at the 210 foot shaft with notices of railroad progress and planned visits, noting the route overgraded railroad and upcoming trip to Ruby.
Old Wayne County resident Jown France aged years died Thursday morning at his home south of New Pittsburgh after a several week illness with pneumonia. Funeral services Sunday at 10 am. Born in Wayne township he spent most of his life there. Survived by two grandchildren and three sisters and brothers.
A reader touts Electric Bitters as a guaranteed cure for back and kidney trouble, claiming complete recovery after several bottles. Also promoted are Pine Salve for chapped skin and Dr Shoop's Cough Cure, highlighted for its safety and compliance with the new food and drug law.
The Wooster 52nd Jackson Day celebration drew a large audience on the Vera House floor with local Democrats and speakers praising Jefferson, Jackson, and Roosevelt. Mayor Van Nest introduced A D Metz and Judge Samuel H. Nicholas, while General Sherwood of Toledo spoke on democracy and temperance, and the banquet followed with various toastmasters and remarks urging party unity and prudent politics.
Dr Edward J Barrett and wife of Sheboygan Wis donate a hospital room in Wooster Hospital to honor his father Dr Joseph E Barrett and sister Lucy Bayes Barrett. Board accepts gift and secretary forwards thanks in a formal letter dated January 10 1907.
An editorial-style note touts Brandreth’s Pills as a reliable long-term laxative for constipation and related illnesses, claiming a century of use. It contrasts them with harsh cathartics that lose effectiveness and mentions Pineules for bladder issues, sold by Krieger’s Drug Store.
A young boy reported goods under a porch south of the old music hall. Sheriff Caskey and Capt Beebe recovered two gray knitted jackets, light gauze sweaters, four gloves, stationery, and blank toner. The stock was taken from the cooperative store through an unlatched side window and an unbolted rear door. No suspects named. no clue yet to the thief.
The board of public service, including L Bouley, Steve Smith, and John Nolle, met at Mr. Cooley’s home due to his illness. They reviewed minutes, discussed department needs, prepared a budget for the council recess, and planned a safe for records. Reappointments of officials were recommended as satisfactory.
The meeting elected officers for the ensuing term including Con. A. A. Barnard, C. Geo. B. Bebout, R&R. B. W. Hoffman, 3 J. Allen F.S. E. W. Newkirk Treas. Grant Taggart Cond. Survey A. Keim Warden A. Burris I.8. J. Bee O. & David Leabech as part of the roll call and designation of posts.
All westbound trains between 10:36 and noon were two to three hours late Friday due to a wreck at Louisville. A dozen cars left the tracks after a box car failure caused the crash. Trainmen escaped injury. The Alliance works train assisted in clearing debris.
Laura A Yarnell former county resident died in Kansas in January. David A Wiles of Page County died in December 1906, a Civil War veteran, call to faith. Daniel Shreffler an elder Burbank resident died January 8 at a son’s home in Seville while visiting.
Miller and Deckere of Barberton filed in the court of common pleas to set aside the appointment of Harry Koontz as guardian for Michael Badger of East Unicon township. They seek an injunction preventing Koontz from disposing of Badger's property during the pendency of the matter.
Attorney General Ellis says Wertz law restricting convict labor is ambiguous and urges court interpretation. Governor cites Labor Commissioner Ratchford claiming violations in Baldwin Forging and Tool contract with the penitentiary. Contracts show 75 able bodied and 50 infirm workers though the law limits to 21 free workers in this industry. Different trades in Baldwin’s operations complicate the violation claim.
Oren B Kindig of Wayne township is cited to appear January 10 and show cause why he should not be punished for contempt tied to failure to pay a judgment awarded to J B Hartwan. Fragments also advertise Rocky Mountain Tea and Ely Cream Balm with old-time promotional copy.
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