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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1907
Page
3
An advertisement promoting S.S.S. as a cure for rheumatism argues the disease stems from blood acidity and waste buildup. It claims the remedy purifies blood, renews circulation, and neutralizes uric acid, offering a free book and medical advice from The Swift Specific Co. of Atlanta.
John W Newkirk died at 7 am on June 25 at the home of his daughter near Wadsworth after a long life on/near the same farm north of Big Prairie. Born July 4, 1846, he lived 50 years in Clinton township and served as county commissioner in 1871. Survived by five of ten children, his passing follows illness from bowels and stomach. His family notes his standing as a respected farmer and stock grower.
The Insurance Press reports life insurance payments totaling amounts by city and region across the United States for 1975. Figures include Wayne County showing 17 145, Canton 152 44, Cleveland 2 12 414, Columbus 321 181, Mansfield 56 384, and Medina 5 767 among others, detailing payouts to residents in numerous communities.
James Biesaing buys an eleven acre tract in Wayne township from Prof Charles Haupert and Mrs Weigle. Mrs Weigle of Orrville purchases the George Law property on North Grant Street. Consideration set at 830 dollars. Landes Realty Co arranged both transactions.
A nostalgic ad notes Dr King New Life Pills as painless purifiers curing headache and biliousness and keeping bowels right. Priced at 25 cents, sold at S. H. Boyd & Co. drug store.
Ewido Zarlengo, Italian, killed as earth slide near Wooster traps him at night after long railroad shifts. Father of ten, thrifty provider who tended a sizable piece of cultivated land. Family mourns. two daughters married. Rest of details describe his tireless routine and sudden loss.
Charles Kingsley of Chillicothe spoke at the Ohio Fire Chiefs Association convention in Wooster. The press lauded his remarks and he earned a spot to speak again at the Springfield gathering next June. He urged state fire department inspections and a state fire marshal law and planned to press the legislature. He also visited Columbus to review the citys new base wagon, delayed due to finishing and seasoning requirements, with delivery pushed another month or more.
Guy Bergan and Arthur Preeatanid were fined after appearing before Judge Mellinger for damaging a buggy and busgy het while inmates with Roby of Plain township. Priest and Welty pleaded guilty, Burgan entered not guilty and a trial was set for next Saturday.
Hollinger of Jeromevilla arrived in Wooster at noon Thursday to have his eye removed after a hatchet splinter fractured his eye. He consulted Dr H A Hart who advised removal to save the other eye. He traveled with his father for the procedure, as the uninjured eye deteriorated.
Rev Charles R Comp ton of Wooster has been elected to a college chair at Deer Lodge Montana. The Presbyterian leader has served as a university field agent for several years and is praised for efficient work. He has not stated whether he will accept or move. publishers hope he remains in the area.
Chief Machinist Frankie of the United States Navy visited the city on Wednesday to arrange a Wooster recruiting office. The date for the commanding officer Commander W. P. White’s arrival is not fixed, but it will occur within two weeks and the office will be opened several weeks later.
The new Wooster school board elected Friday evening five teachers after failing to reach a compromise on Schroth and Weygandt. Emily B Cass will teach music and drawing, Charles Gorgas as science instructor, James Bonham in science, Miss Mary Saar sucher to teach high school, and John Weisser to teach high grade. The science department gains Gorgas and Bonham, filling vacancies left by Schroth and Flakey.
The board of education met on Tuesday June 25 and decided steam heating is the only satisfactory system for the large high school. They instructed the clerk to advertise for bids to have the plant installed and ready when the schools open in September.
An order requires all officers and employees of the Pennsylvania Hues to pay regular tariff rates on household goods coal and other freight after July 1. Previously a rebate of one third on coal cut fuel costs while household shipments were free. The exception applies when residence or employment changes due to a new appointment that requires a location charge.
An advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy for rheumatism claiming they arrest secretions that trigger the disease. It features a testimonial from F A McClure of Albany NY about long suffering relief after taking the pills and notes other claimed benefits for blood diseases and nervous disorders. The ad lists prices and the company address in Schenectady NY.
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