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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1904
Page
7
An advertisement asserts rheumatism eczema hives and other ailments stem from impure blood. It promotes Life Plant as a remedy that purifies blood by promoting perfect digestion and excretion, claiming harmony of ingredients and guaranteed relief from rheumatism eczema catarrh scrofula and stomach ailments.
F Horst of Hurst Brothers Grocers reports a family member suffered six years of catarrh in head and throat with nervous prostration and hearing loss. After using Life Plant, cured over a year ago with no return, appetite restored and energy regained.
An OCR listing shows a regional sales network for The Life Plant Co of Canton with references to numerous towns and distributors. The ad lists various dealers and locations such as Beaver Falls Leetonia Columbiana and others, indicating retail points and possibly prices or codes. The fragmented text suggests a nationwide or multi-town distribution map for the product.
An advertised remedy touts Hyomei as a natural yet scientific cure for catarrh caused by colds. The complete outfit sells for $1 with extra bottles at 60c. Laubach & Boyd offer a no cure, no pay guarantee and refunds if unsatisfied, urging confidence in the treatment.
Mrs. Sarah Shamp of Wooster files amendment to divorce petition from Charles A Shamp alleging marriage on November 10 1891 no children born and lifelong faithful wife status. She accuses him of gross neglect failing to provide money, loitering near saloons, and contributing nothing during separation, seeking alimony and restoration to maiden name with attorney M L Swyser named.
A Wooster and Massillon factories committee met the Pococks in Massillon to discuss glans facet factory plans. The train ran late and the Pococks left before the meeting could begin. Mr Haring expressed a remote hope the works run this spring, with full operation next fall possible.
J C Aaring secretary of Wooster Glass Works, visiting from Weseton, described water flooding the plant beyond capacity and feared heavy damage. He cautioned that starting the plant by March would be unlikely to pay. if not possible, resuming next year might be considered, as discussed during a board of trade visit to Maasilon.
The Wooster Maccabees entertained 42 Creston tents 10 from Burbank 15 from Sterling 8 from Smithville and 10 from Blackleyville with a special car ride to the city The visiting knights performed degrees for a Creston candidate and were praised for the work A banquet in the Pythian Castle fed 128 attendees after which speeches followed Toastmaster W F Ken and speakers including Price Russell and Smith thanked Wooster for hospitality urging visits by all Wooster Sir Knights to their rents.
The annual congregational meeting was well attended with a broad representation. An elaborate dinner followed. Reports from the pastor secretary trustees deacons Sabbath school Missionary society Young Ladies' Aid society the King's Daughters Cradle Roll and others showed progress. James Wilson was elected trustee to succeed himself Thos E Ewing to replace the late Prof W W Wallace. The roll called by the pastor listed 21 members. verses were quoted in response. Mrs Brinkerhoff of Bloomington provided many dishes and the congregation voted thanks to her.
Multiple probate filings and guardian appointments noted. Administrators and executors report sales and inventories including private sales, real estate deeds, and partnership assets. Hearings are set for March 4. bonds posted range from 200 to 1300 dollars, with appointments continuing.
Brooke and his orchestra tour the United States bringing a mix of popular tunes ragtime and phonetic classics to City Theatre oper house. The event promises a musical attraction with top artists and refined readings of the classics drawing eager music lovers after years of crowd-pleasing bands and critical praise.
Heads of various Young Pipples societies announce a Sunday meeting in connection with the Wooster churches to discuss reorganizing the group. Some societies have shown little interest in union efforts and organizers hope to restore engagement and set the organization on a working basis.
A Utah wedding notice from the Desert News in Salt Lake City records a couple's marriage. Details on names and date are partially readable from the OCR fragment.
Delegates from Eighth regiment companies met at the Wunbof hotel in Mansfeld to nominate a new major after A B Critchfeld became adjutant general. All but two companies attended. election set for next Tuesday afternoon at each company armory. Captain Swartz, commander of Company K Alliance, won unanimous officer support in nomination.
Charles Frailey of this city was found near death by asphyxiation after a leak from a natural gas main in the Sewickley hotel where he was staying. His mother Mrs B E Frailey says he lay unconscious for eleven hours and was only recently revived, with his condition improving by Thursday.
In a paternity case between Daura Bershey and Rueben Epy, the jury found Fendan Mat guilty after deliberations in Judge Eason's courtroom. The verdict concludes the trial with the judge awaiting final dispositions and rulings.
A collage of brief newspaper items noting Elijah Dowle sailing to Australia, a Philadelphia presiding figure, a dislocated vertebra from a neck wash, fashion cautions, and political chatter. Mentions Senator Hanna, Roosevelt, Rockefeller, and Ohio leaders like Paraker Hanna Nash Herrick. Discusses civil service, divorce courts, and Bryan’s presidential positioning in a panoply of 1900s era clippings.
The Zanesville Signal has issued an injunction restraining the city from paying money to Ad Ellsperman publisher of the Sunday News for printing the appropriation ordinance. The Sunday News, once independent, shifted to a Democratic line after Ellsperman’s move, signaling lively times in local newspaper circles.
At Mrs. M. Gomwiman home Kieffer Circle votes to observe McKinley Day on January 29. Committees named to organize speeches and songs. The group pledges proper care to remember the great dead statesman with suitable observances.
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