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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1906
Page
8
Monday January 22 column reports Sheriff Brown recovering, Alfred Hughes sidelined by stroke, and crossings cleaned by Street Commissioner Fisher praised. Mentions Dr Derr’s treatment choice, widows pension update, and a benefit at Armstrong schoolhouse. Carries local notices on divorces, court actions, and civic events with multiple small town names and dates.
Fragmentary ad copy promotes Bogty Mountain Tea for couples and health, claiming good health as a goal. It also touts Kennedy's Laxative Honey for various illnesses and cold remedies. The text is garbled with nonsensical phrases and stray brand mentions.
Cleveland dispatch reports District Attorney Sullivan spent more than two hours with LP Obliger at the Ohio penitentiary Saturday seeking evidence against JR Zimmerman, indicted for the same offense. A confession allegedly secured from Obliger may aid in Zimmerman's upcoming trial set for March 5. Sullivan declined further comment.
Creston News reports Miss Mina Brickgan returned to her home after a week visiting relatives at Ravenna and Antora on a calm Sunday with mild winds and blooming scenery. Local notes mention Jessie Kreter of Wade with her parents, Dr Heriber of Worcester, and Rev Wadace at the Presbyterian church. Mortality in Creston last year was under one percent with no contagious disease cases. Joan Mcsweerey of Wooster acted as attorney in two cases before Mayor Jordan, and local residents A FGreh and J L Hewer are noted among neighbors and visitors. Debate over government and presidential power closes with a question about constitutional authority.
A small fire broke out in the engine shed behind the Horn-Baters-Tascdny area. Gasoline in the engine sparked the blaze but was quickly contained with no injuries reported. Fire crews investigated the scene and no further threat was found.
Kenyon college’s basketball squad suffered a lopsided home loss as Epiccipalians dominated with rapid passing and strong defense. Standout performances came from Good, Copp lin, Cramer, Crabtree, and Overholt, while Clarke and Dun led Kenyon’s scorers and fouls.
Ferrell the twirler signed with Charleston 5 C Forby Alcock may join Birmingham Pre Billard already signed with Birmingham Boston reportedly sold Irve Wilhelm to Buffalo New York Wilhelm has no confirmation of change Stubby Clark seeks word from New York and Birmingham Despite public notice Clark says no word was received The nice Sunday weather prompted Stubby to request more days for play
Washington January 19 Poultney Bigelow refused to name engineers who declined government work, claiming confidentiality would harm reputations. The Senate committee pressed, but he persisted in refusal. Executive session showed clear committee power to act. House began inquiry into the Constitution ship preservation costs. Missouri governor Folk denies pardon to William Payne, a St Louis robber serving a second term.
University team falters Friday night at Shreve with Murray leading scorers. Baskets from field credited to Mourray, Eddy, Manson, Kerr Candor, Foreman and Foss, with Murray and Eddy also scoring from fouls.
James Sheridan aged 79 died Monday January 22 at his East Henry Street home after years of poor health. The funeral will be at 9 a.m. Thursday from St Marys Church. A respected Irish American of Weester, he served with the Pennsylvania Lines in various roles and most recently as flagman at East South Street crossing. He is survived by his wife, five daughters and two sons.
Samuel and William Bell report the death of their friend Thomas Freshley at his England home. Freshley, a widely known breeder and judge of stock, visited America recently to judge fat stock at the International Stock Show in Chicago. He arrived January 5 and died suddenly of heart disease a week later.
The Standard Oil Company is drilling three test wells in Ashland county and one at Jeromeville. The project aims to deepen exploration and thoroughly sift the oil questions, hoping to benefit Wooster and Wayne county with results that spur Sutra efforts.
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