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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1905
Page
2
A clipping from Jo Pitman’s paper promotes Hyomet as a cure for catarrh of the head and throat. The seller touts a money back guarantee and a $1 plus bottles option, claiming relief and healthful air passage healing.
A Pennsylvania newspaper report cites rising farm land sales around Wooster with many properties selling at higher prices. Observers note buyers from out of state and local investors entering the market, while locals expect indirect benefits from new residents and school advantages. Mail order ads and medical testimonials appear among the clippings in the same issue.
A fragmentary page reports a birth on South Buckeye Street with Frank Glass as father, a local jail and court items including promissory notes, a mill train derailment near Millersburg, outbreaks of wagtail fever, and various community notices. It also mentions an armory event, a hunting tale, a factory contract, and a medical anecdote promoting Dr. King’s New Discovery for consumption and coughs.
New schedule effective November 1 lists Wooster station departures for Pennsylvania Lines trains. Eastbound trains run 1:15 1:29 7:12 11:41 a m 4:34 7:10 p m. Westbound times are 10:36 11:29 a m 3:15 1:36 10:22 p m. For details contact agent C H Wolfe.
A fragment notes Mara purchasing areas by boat in a CAATORTA setting, hinting at a sale or transfer of land. Details are sparse, but the reference places Mara within a regional scene and suggests waterfront or coastal ownership activity.
The Cleveland Wooster Mt Vernon and Columbus Railway company announces a 105 mile electric line from Wooster to Columbus with a 12 mile Mansfield branch, linking Wayne Knox Ashland Richland Licking and Franklin counties. Capital to rise to 5 million, plus 5 percent two year bonds. Work to start when weather permits.
Seville in Medina county endured a severe blaze between 2 and 6 Saturday that ruined the three first floor business interiors and caused major water damage. Dr Wright, a dentist, fell flushing stairs and broke both arms. a lep rod suffered internal injuries likely fatal. Firefighting relied on hand methods as pumps failed due to dry pipes, but residents saved the town with buckets and a chemical extinguisher. Estimated loss runs to 5000 with partial insurance. several buildings damaged by flames and water.
Rob oC Taster acting as attorney for a Wooster painter and Wayne county clients secured a safe settlement against Jo A. Moore the horseman who bought horse rights and issued checks that proved worthless. Dalton and Orrville horsemen who paid Moore and received endorsed checks remain unpaid and a satisfactory settlement seems unlikely. Cyde Rudy of Dalton, involved with Moore, held Moore’s personal note for 400 dollars. Rudy halted shipment to Norfolk, Virginia to head off payment. The shipment, valued at 300 dollars, will be applied to Moore’s Virginia debts after liens.d
Mrs J H Hinton of West South street slipped and fell while leaving the front door Thursday afternoon and broke her left wrist. Dr J W Lehr provided surgical attention.
An old advertisement touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as completely safe for children noting it contains nothing harmful. It claims effectiveness for crushes colds and croup and urges mothers to use the product, with druggist availability implied.
Creditors of Daniel Heller met in W F Kean's bankruptcy office to decide disposal of assets. Trustee K De Mcintire said creditors would receive dollar for dollar, with enough left to give Heller a good start after wind up. Totire favored private sale of real estate. chattels to be sold publicly Feb 13. Appraisers valued real estate and chattels at 87162.80 with stocks and insurance at 33884.46 liabilities about 24000.</s>
The article reports the removal of the bodies of John G. C. Larwill and his family from their former burial sites to a new cemetery location. The mausoleum is substantially completed except for the south window, with total edifice cost listed as $25,000.
A Friday night program at the Christian church featured six contestants led by Miss Mary Fombelle who won the silver medal for the best overall speech. Arch ie Albright Waldo Hough Mary Fombelle Alta Kimber Carl Weygandt and Ben Sellers presented stories with notable vigor. Judges Profs Dickanson Chaddock and Archbald praised all speakers and the audience enjoyed piano solos by Mildred Mower and Mary Metz along with the university quartet. The organizing group thanks volunteers and plans a spring contest.
The mid winter meeting will be held in Wooster next Tuesday January 24. Program includes Sporadic Cretinism by Dr J R Jameson Applecreek Broncho Pneumonia by Dr Kate Johnson Wooster Hydrotherapy by Dr J W Irwin Creston Reports of Cases by Dr N B Dawson Sterling Dick T A Raven Wooster Dr H B Bertolette Shreve and others.
Creston notes report Wm. Cole’s return from Akron Canton and Barberton visit. Ice man Lee Stuckey supplied 8 to 10 inch ice, delivering to Creston Seville Sterling and Chambertain Co. homes and the creamery. Win Burkhalder recovered from two weeks of illness and resumed work. Frank Dunlap bruised ankle while handling ice at the creamery. C I Geyer added a new home phone. Farmers institute held Monday and Tuesday described as a grand success.
Mrs. Cora Walker of Porterville California hails Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best made for coins and claims it cures colds quickly prevents pneumonia and is pleasant and safe. She says there is no doubt about its superiority and notes it is sold by all druggists.
The record lists Fotis Wooster and attendees David Firestone Fred Heim Willis Jarvis Wm Bruce J D Zack E E Caskey and John Yoder. The fragment notes their presence at an institute function held at a local venue.
State Auditor Gillibert issued a ruling last Saturday applying to every person in Obie who inherits $3,000 or more. The rule requires all properties under the inheritance law to be appraised at fair value for tax assessment. Previously, appraisals followed other valuations, and the ruling will apply statewide in every county amid criticism of tax legislation.
Giorge T Horne district advertising manager of the Northeastern railway of Gugland visited Pittsburgh as a guest of JF Rose Bshelman of the Pen Pennsylvania line west. He spoke as a St Louis exposition representative praising American railway efficiency and traveler comfort while noting European adoption of American practices.
An old public health ad extols kidney and bladder disorders affecting both women and men. It praises Swamp Root by Dr. Kilmer as a remedy, notes sample bottles by mail, and urges readers to address Binghamton New York for more information and to remember the product name on every bottle.
A small advertisement section lists Fritz, attorney at law in Wooster over Wooster National Bank West Liberty Street and C Billman, patent law council at law practicing in Lodi Ohio, indicating professional services in legal matters.
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