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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1904
Page
6
A testimonial style notice touts Dr Miles New Heart Cure as a scientific treatment for nervous heart issues. It claims universal cure and offers money back if the first bottle fails, citing personal suffering and urging readers to try the remedy through a druggist.
Mrs Hugh Shields large birthday surprise on South Buckeye Street featured baskets and a rocking chair souvenir. Neighbors hosted 24 young people for sleigh rides, dinners, and socializing at Neal McCoy’s home. A sleighing party of 16 visited Conrad’s in Canaan but rain delayed the return, ending with a ride to Herman’s for transport home. Wayne Rebekah Lodge initiated Welker G. Christy and Charles Kester with a large lunch for about sixty members. Relief Corps sleighing party of 21 ladies visited Brookside Farm for a regular country dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Jacob Long, with hearty hospitality and a festive ride. News notes mention Miss Kelly’s wedding in Wooster to Mr Bredtschrard of Mansfeld and Miss Reay’s Denver trip for health. The Traveling Club met with Mrs L S Cooley. Mexican history program featured Mrs Fullen and Mrs Clark, with readings and social time. Davis Laundry employees and Miss Mattie Sellers hosted games and refreshments at her home. First meeting of the social club was delayed by weather, but about twenty members attended a lively evening.
The Wayne county Farmers Institute held its fifteenth annual meeting in the armory, starting Wednesday morning with reduced attendance due to weather. President Don Tontaman opened, and Mre F 1 Heim served as secretary. Speakers included ATL White on farm labor costs and Cary Montgomery on soil fertility and orchard health. Prof Thorne discussed drainage, CW Waid on agricultural education, and Prof Selby on soil moisture and irrigation. Evening sessions featured Montgomery and White with discussions on education, youth farming, and potato production. The institute approved reports and adjourned with plans to continue work next year.
Laubach and Boyd advertise a new Dr Howard remedy for indigestion constipation dyspepsia and related ailments in Wooster promising a quick complete cure or money back. They offer a 6 cent bottle at half price for trial with a personal guarantee to refund if ineffective.
An old advertisement touts Wonderful Nerve Salve for cuts bruises and sores as best salve for wounds. It also promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a pocket vial remedy for headache biliousness and constipation and claims liver tonic benefits sold by Laubach & Boyd and Gini Re.
Dr Charles J Warner aged 68 years 2 months and 2 days died at 8 Jow Saturday at his home in Congress after weeks of stomach disease He was born in Wayne township near Cedar Valley son of Peter Warner who came from Banbury Pa He studied medicine in the office of Br Moore and Cleveland Medical College and practiced in Homerville Medina county He later opened an office in Congress and lived there most of his career Four years ago he moved to Wooster but returned to Congress The funeral was at 10 am Monday Interment will be in Wooster cemetery.
Members of the Reth orchestra met Friday evening to organize a formal orchestra structure. They aim to hire a flexible pool of musicians so the manager can supply an ensemble sized to fit any engagement. An organization will be effected within a few days.
KAUKE STATION and surrounding lowlands see activity as Mr and Mrs Towns along with Mrs Mour visit Okla hou, Wilbert Snure plans move north of Wooster, Mr Giftson buys 40 acre farm. Morrland Methodists host meetings, Ladies' Aid at Mrs Snyder’s poorly attended due to weather. Egg prices rise to 28 cents a dozen. farmers discuss crop prospects and trapping activity.
Ongoing plans discuss Mansfield trip for a Mansfield versus YMCA game as clubs weigh draw power, with Wooster as a potential rival after a strong showing this season. Also notes social tensions and other city happenings including crime trial coverage and local endorsements.
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a constitutional remedy for catarrh and related symptoms. It claims a user, R. Lone of California Iowa, experienced relief including restored appetite and sleep after taking the medicine.
An advertisement-style notice touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for catarrh of the nose throat and bowels claiming it removes all effects and builds up the whole system. The claim is presented without medical verification and mirrors 19th century patent remedy language.
A Masaillon Independent note discusses an attempted appointment of a Wooster sportsman to enforce game laws in Wayne County under Warden Dangeleisen. A prominent Wooster resident was suggested to Chief Warden Porterfield, but Dangeleisen found the man had prior arrest for violating the state game law and refused the recommendation.
John C Nichols of Webster County and his wife and son arrived at his sister Mrs. Sarah Miller’s home in Big Prairie after an absence of twenty years. Discharged from the army in 1865 he homesteaded in Minnesota then moved to South Dakota in 1884, where he owns several hundred acres and is prosperous. He plans to spend the rest of winter in Big Prairie. Also born to Chas Vaughn and wife a son weighing 11 pounds. L Eshelman, L N Aylesworth attended Wooster institute.
Morrland residents share travel plans and visits. Edith Young with children Susie and Karl leave for Oklahoma tonight. Miss Maud Lawrence and Eva visit cousin Miss Pear. Mr and Mrs Joseph Scherck and others attend the funeral of Mrs Samuel Cutter. Wallace Snyder and Millie Allanwan wed tomorrow at the bride's home in Toledo. The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist church meets with Mrs James Snyder tomorrow afternoon.
An advertisement urges readers to use a coupon today to obtain a month long course of Miona from Laubach and Boyd, promoting benefits for those who feel weak ill or fatigued and suffer indigestion.
In a risk free coupon offer Lu Bach & Boyd promise no payment unless Miona cures dyspepsia and increases weight. Fifty cents is deposited with Laubach & Boyd for a Miona box, with a signed receipt refund if the treatment fails. The note includes stray figures 15 22 29 £ 37 3.
The Wooster Artificial Ice and Brewing Co has gained control of Applecreek Brewery and Wooster Artificial Ice Co in East Wooster. A Detroit firm will rebuild the brewing and ice plants at a cost of 1000 with completion due by mid April. The project emphasizes sanitary updates and aims to match top national breweries.
Wheat price strength appears in log markets with steady advances. Factors include speculative demand, bad weather in unfriendly areas for winter wheat, and lower average plantings versus output, prompting Wayne county holders to expect higher prices, possibly reaching the dollar mark before hot weather. May wheat quotes in Chicago are noted.
A Wooster resident recounts relief from kidney pains since using Doane Kidney Pills in 1906. He cites personal success and endorsements from others, urging readers to rely on the remedy and remember the Dean's name. Sold by Milburn Co. in Buffalo, NY at 5 cents.
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