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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1908
Page
8
A notable revival in Mathisonburg draws praise as about four converts reclaimed and joined the church. Altar reactions run strong with preachers guiding daily efforts to meet the church’s needs. Citizens say it’s the greatest revival in years as prominent families attend and ministers mobilize the parish.
A renowned psychologist author and philanthropist will visit Wooster again bringing expertise and a public lecture. The speaker known as a noted specialist will give talks and engage with local audiences during the visit.
Prominent physician Dr Albert F Snell offers free consultation at his private sanitarium in Cincinnati. He claims a new method cures deafness catarrh and nervous disorders with no guessing, promising evaluation of cure chances, urine analysis, and rapid results. Critics and patients advised to seek examination and consider his systems.
Advertisements tout New Discovery seven year use as cure all for throat chest and lung troubles and indigestion. Claims include quick relief for dyspepsia bloating and stomach issues with two days treatment free. Sold by Kriegers Drug Store and Ho Boyd & Co drug store. Trial bottle offered free.
An odd local notice urges a person who disturbed the congregation last Sunday by coughing to buy Foley's Honey and Tar. It mentions Bixler's Pharmacies and H. Boyd & Co. DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel is recommended for piles, sold by Kreiger's Drug Store.
Mia Lorna Hall the babe found in the Howard building hallway has been placed with a worthy couple near Smithville. Trustees and might publish names. the child will have a Christmastide home. The move reflects healthy prospects for the infant as the community shows concern. The recruiting office of the United States Army plans to close soon. enlistment prospects are poor. Horse sales at Mougey House drew a crowd with steady bidding. Pennsylvania railroads issue precautions to prevent electric switch freezing. engineers advised to seal lines and manage water overflow. W J Pearce announces plans to bring Ferran Zerbe’s $50,000 title to Wooster, promising a major money exhibit, the most complete index to world money from ancient to modern times.
Campaign for the Wooster High School annual leadership draws fierce interest with three likely male candidates. Names mentioned include John Mrtweeney Jr and Roy Frailey among the contenders, nicknamed “Cliffs,” plus others such as Pradrick eid Johnage and Ralph Smith. The field shows strong effort despite late starts.
Miners at work in a new mine on the Lerser farm in Bargbillian township drilled into old water bearing strata. Water rushed in, forcing the crew to flee to the mouth. The mine will reopen next spring after drainage and new pumps are installed.
Certification promises Foley's Honey and Tar will cure coughs and prevent serious illnesses with no opiates. Bixter's Modern Pharmacy at 5 H Boyd & Cotthak touts Dr Shoop's Restorative for weak nerves and general health. Little Liver Pills claim to improve liver function, with other salves and tonics sold locally.
A social event at Wm. Camp’s home marked the 320 wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Camp and the birthday of Mir amp. Their daughter Ora wed Alden O Rehm of Burton city and son Clyde married Edna Sauvain of Dalton. Over 100 guests attended, with a west elate ute wedding supper served. J. J. vane learned the Beech City worker was dead. The Targart remains were moved to Dalton for interment. Thomas Reed, 75, died after a fall on ice. survived by a daughter. Wallis Horn will seek prosecuting attorney on the Democratic ticket.
The Gerstenslager Buggy Co managers invite the public to tour the plant on Thursday January 28 from 1:30 p.m. to closing. Employees will guide visitors through departments. open to all, including ladies and gentlemen.
George Fultz, while in Chicago recently, purchased a cement machine for future use in a broad cement chimney manufacture. The device is an improved chimney with air holes to keep the draught area cool and reduce fire risk. Fultz plans to expand cement product production as building material prices rise.
James Tagpart, pinety and uncle of Major Taggart, a Wayne County pioneer in the United States army, died after a fall into a wood fox. He lay undiscovered overnight, lived in poverty despite former wealth, and had previously bailed out prisoners whom he trusted. He once survived an 80-foot chestnut fall that broke his back and ribs. He was a well known friend of Horace Kessey and widely recognized across the state.
The University Voice lauds Professor Knight for the role, noting his long ties to Wooster as student and instructor. He is described as an athletic enthusiast, popular with students, and capable as a businesslike, careful manager. His confirmation and transition under Director Stubn are stated as beginning immediately, with confidence in satisfactory athletic leadership.
The Wayne County Republican Executive Committee resolves that a mass primary is adopted to select delegates and alternates to the state convention. The mass primary will be held at Wooster at 1 o clock on the date set by the State committee, with costs borne by the Republican committee rather than county taxpayers.
A statewide gathering in Columbus discussed corn breeding as a path to wealth for Ohio. The Ohio State University will run corn judging classes and an experimental station corn train will tour the state with expert lecturers. Delegates from 64 organizations, totaling 160, elected officers for the coming year: President Chas E Groce Circleville, Vice President Horatio Markley Mr. Gilead, Treasurer UO. E. Broadfute Cedarville, Secretary L. S. Goddard Wooster.
Nothing has been heard from the Pococks on settlement talks for the glass works case aside from an initial hint by Attorney King that settlement out of court might be possible. A reply to McKline said any offer would have to be made by the Pococks, with no word from the Masonville gentlemen or their lawyers. The case is expected to be heard this winter or in spring, with any action likely before trial.
The Modern Woodmen initiated 18 members Thursday evening with a large turnout. The new members were welcomed and organizers expect a similar number at the next meeting followed by a boost in membership over the coming weeks.
Construction of the will of John A. Miller directed against R J Sweeney as executor of Sarah A Miller et al. The action seeks to interpret the will of John A Miller who was the second wife of Miller and mother of both plaintiff and defendant. W F Kean to attorney for plaintiff.
A promotional account extols Dr Miles Heart Cure, claiming cured patients would form a new city of survivors. It quotes testimonials from users like J H Bowman and notes druggists guarantee first bottle with refund if no benefit.
Abbert Cooley and his family will move to Monte Vista Colorado in the spring after purchasing a full 640 acre section of highly irrigated land. He plans to raise hogs and sheep in large quantities on the ranch.
Kidney trouble preys upon the mind and vitality, affecting ambition and beauty. Women and men alike grow miserable with kidney and bladder issues, not habit. Swamp-Root by Dr Kilmer claims quick relief and offers samples by mail from Binghamton New York with catalogued testimonials.
A garbled display lists Wooster area lawyers and officials including Fritz Amine, F. Taylor, Swartz A B, and others with addresses like Court House West and Nice Block. It notes specialties in estates and patents, with references to probate, patent office, and consulting services.
A Smithville telephone report notes Harry U Mowery and the surveying corps arrived at noon and started work toward Orrville. The proposed route follows an air line from Wooster to Orrville. Catarrh treatment advertised by Hood's Sarsaparilla claims to cure mucous membrane inflammation and related symptoms.
An impassioned health ad warns that kidney trouble is insidious and potentially fatal. It urges taking Foley's Kidney Cure at the first sign of trouble to correct irregularities and prevent Bright's disease and diabetes, promotes Pinesalys Carbolized as a drawing poultice for inflammation, and notes Krieger's Drug Store and Bixler's Modern Pharmacy as suppliers.
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