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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1907
Page
6
Dr. Albert F. Snell, renowned scientist and medical innovator, travels to introduce a new system for treating deafness catarrh lung disease paralysis and nervous disorders. He offers free consultation examination and diagnosis by mail or in person, with no charges for initial visit.
Rumors spread among college circles last week that several students were dismissed for offenses including travel to Orrville and returning intoxicated. Investigations show a cautious university stance with few suspensions reported, while officials deny formal statements and note students summoned before faculty.
Charles M. Lovett lost in the United States Court of Appeals at Cincinnati last Tuesday over the Wooster National Bank failure and the Lucindale Larwill affair. The court ruled the proceeding was an error case not an appeal and Lovett failed to justify recovering the stock sale proceeds.
Ice sellers and restaurant operators await a cold wave in the far west and northwest to reach Ohio. The season’s supply hinges on weather. predictions spark concern for a timely frost that would allow large scale harvesting and storage for summer use. Some plan to stockpile ice as protection against shortages, noting past late harvests and the need for steady warmth.
A fragmentous ad claims Dr King s New Discovery cured coughs and lung trouble restoring weight from 135 to 170 pounds over six months. It touts thousands healed annually at St Boyd s drug store with a trial bottle free and promotes Oring Laxative Fruit Syrup as a cure for appendicitis and constipation. The text names Chas Bixler and Boyd & Co. as providers.
Locals recount a chaotic night as County Treasurer George J. Krieger emerged from hiding to find clerks affixing banners mocking him. The prank included a mock wedding message and a reward poster for the “sheep path” to a brick house. A boxing glove display and a mock boxing partner card were left on his desk.
Authorities in the Ohio National Guard back a project to erect a large clubhouse at the Port Clinton rifle range where the guard’s new camping grounds are located. The plan calls for each company to invest 1000 dollars in stock, raised via donation of any pay or individual subscriptions. Officers are pushing the effort to have the clubhouse ready for the national shoot on the range next September.
Republican county executive committee met Friday to audit campaign accounts. Detailed reports of receipts and expenditures were opened for inspection at W. Whitmore’s dental office on West Liberty street. G. I Gardiner resigned from the board of deputy supervisors of election due to an appointment in Columbus. The committee recommended Harry L. McClarran to fill the vacancy and instructed Mary Whitmore to forward the recommendation to Columbus.
Wooster physicians and surgeons staged a medical show on Tuesday January 15 in Den Ryalland stall office. James Fitzsuomona of Chicago conducted the acts, displaying miraculous dislocations and joint work across Europe and America. The exhibitor, 62, argued a family line of dislocating talents with four sons aiding, and the audience paid about $15.
Vincenso Mancini transfers to Dominico Pagnano and wife part of lots 1643 1644. price 575 dollars. John F Marchand and Emma A Marchand to R L Adair lot 1250 in Wooster. 3200. J W McVicker to G F Read 4180 acres in Congresa township. 2050. John E Campbell and wife to Eli Perrenod 16 acres in Milton township. 900. Marshall S Fouch to Mary E Fouch 2.27 acres in Wooster township. 500. Armstrong Brown and wife to Robert Hatfield 42 acres in Wooster township. 1060. Josepp G Yocum to Chas Yocum and Aaron Welle 130.28 acres in Clo ton and Plain townships. 5000. John B Palmer to Alice Palmer parts of lots 104 105 in Shreve. 1. John S Palmer and wife to H B Bertodette part of lots 104 105 in Shreve. 200. Theodors Moletah to Sara Airiner 82 acres in Canaan township. 3868 75. Samuel T Haken and Barbara Baker to Clarke M Pletcher and Sarah Baker 70 acres in Canaan township. 8400.
The 1906 delinquent tax sale Tuesday in County Auditor Hoogh's office drew a large crowd though bidding was slow. Treasurer Geo Krieger auctioneered and sold all but two of 40 unpaid parcels, with the two remaining in Doylestown. Names listed include T. J. Lenser Akron Charles H. Willisie Rochester NY Theodora Wilhelm Geo Spangler Jon Sherrick Effie Sammers C. W. Kaneke Christ Sidle and J B Taylor.
The Brotherhood of American Yeoman celebrated WG I Gardiner departing for Columbus to become assistant statistician. Gardiner’s resignation as correspondent was accepted and William Horn was unanimously chosen to fill the unexpired term starting with the February payment. A silk umbrella honored Gardiner, followed by a luncheon in Giving Hall prepared by the order’s women members.
Creston youth 18 year old 714 Creston boy was heard by Probate Judge Orr and the juvenile court board after an assault on Blanche Chandler. Evidence showed a not particularly vicious but mischievous history. He was placed on probation with a warning of commitment to the Boys Industrial School if he misbehaves.
Oriental lands influence grows at Wooster University as new international students join yearly. Baghdad native Baoy Yohannon and Elisa Jacob, in the U S eighteen months, speak English well and hoped to attend a Kentucky school before it burned. They now work in Indiana selling oriental goods and giving stereopticon shows to fund their education.
Wooster residents show strong interest in the February visit of Moriz Rosenthal, the Austrian pianist. Prof. J Lawrence Erb and others aim to organize a Wooster party to hear the virtuoso, famed for lightning quick technique and piano mastery described as heart head and brain.
A Turaday evening reader reports the sky lit in the early hours, mistakenly blamed on the Northern Lights. The observer explains the glow came from a 5 and 5.85 o clock Cleveland & Southwestern electric trolley car, affected by ice on the trolley wire causing poor contact and illumination.
Directors of the Wayne Building and Loan Co held a meeting Friday evening and re-elected the officers: President C E Thorne vice president C M Lovett secretary J G Sanborn treasurer W A Wilson attorney Ross W Fonck and directors M Lovett Andrew Branstettar Cha J Thorne W A Wilson H A Hoffstott Jesse McClellan co A Fisher R M McCoy.
Former Wooster resident Frank Mullinix longtime Wooster driver of an express wagon and briefly in the restaurant business died Tuesday night at his home in West Salem. The passing marks the end of a man known in the local community for his work and service over the years. He was a familiar figure in the area, with ties to both Wooster and West Salem.
An auction listing dated Thursday February 14 invites bids one mile northwest of Reedsburg for horses cattle and farming implements. Terms due day of sale. D. C. Gill 37.
A collection of stray quotes and captions from various papers noting political remarks. It mentions Thorpe and Osler, Texas Rangers, and a water detachment idea, plus items about a 97-year-old Jersey City resident and weather in Chicago. The jumble reflects newspaper clippings and satirical lines rather than a single event.
An old advertisement touts a household stomach remedy claiming to ease sour stomach pain and a foul mouth taste. It promises two treatment paths, one nutritional and one tonic, and cites a testimonial from a patient who suffered backaches and long illness before seeking help from a local shop at 81 Liberty Street.
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