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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1907
Page
6
An old coastal resident and wealthy farmer, Ben Zercher, died after a long life of farming and hard work. He built farms across the region and was survived by his daughter. Funeral services were held at a local church on a Sunday.
The county treasurer Krieger records show that multiple dealers and firms paid sums due under the liquor tax. Receipts list Obediah Morgan Jobo We and many others including West Lennoun Dayton Marshall Mt Eatoo Cuonold and Harry Datton. The cigarette tax payments are led by AOA Zeigler and Wm Horn among several names. The heaviest receipts of the season totaled 22.27 dollars.
At the annual meeting of the state Teachers association bed van Petio Bay this week Mien Lura B Kenn of Wooster was elected a member of the board of control of the Reading circle affiliated with the organization.
Health advice promotes regular bowel action with a gentle syrup to avoid harsh evacuants. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is praised as a mild, effective remedy for indigestion, biliousness, and stomach ailments, recommended for families and endorsed by Dr Luella Underhill in Chicago.
The Euterpians presented a second summer school program featuring a clarinet and piano quartet. The audience gave a large turnout and encore performances as Mr Everly delivered a commendable solo with strong vocal tone, drawing praise from friends and acquaintances.
Younms Bixler Business College has closed for the summer and will reopen the first Monday in September. The report lists many recent graduates who have secured positions in bookkeeping and stenography. Local manager O M Yocum notes strong demand for trained graduates, with many from country districts seeking business education to improve their prospects. fall term openings look promising.
At a Millersburg education board meeting on Monday evening Claudia Myers of Wooster was hired as principal. Maud Johnston of this place was preemployed as restructor. Johnston Skelly was hired as auniter for toe eat toabiing and Sam Maxwell for the south Ontario 1449. The board plans to beat the siuth tubing with natural gas to be put on area.
Readable details indicate a two day shutdown at a local plant caused by a machinery failure. Production is expected to resume within one to two days with ice manufacturing continuing as normal. The report notes limited disruption and that workers await full restoration of operations.
James Cornelius was executed at the Ohio penitentiary after three reprieves. Governor Harris insisted on enforcing the death sentence, noting the jury’s verdict was justified and that capital punishment is a lawful tool to protect society. Cornelius had threatened his wife and relatives, bought cigars after the murder, and calmly walked to the chair before the execution. The body was later sent to Wooster for burial amid family arrangements and little publicity.
Port Byron New York reports a notable healing tale with Amos F. King crediting Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for a leg sore endured for over eight decades. Advertisements tout DeWitt’s Kidney and Bladder Pills as a quick remedy, along with Dean’s Regulate as a gentle laxative, in a crowded era of patent medicine claims.
Mr M Hamilton postmaster of Sherry valerie endorses Chamberlain's Cott e Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as standard and essential in his stock. Bixler's Modern Pharmacy and S H Boyd & Co sell it. Also advertised are Dean's Ointment for itching and corns, praised for years of use.
DeWitt's Little Early Risers small advertisement notes bold claim of safety and reliability. Kreiger's Drug Stores mentioned as the supplier or point of purchase in the clipped OCR text. The fragment suggests a product promotion within a drugstore context.
The last service for Janea Cornelius was held at 2 p.m. with many relatives present from Canton and Wayne County. Relatives requested no public viewing, but about 50 people passed the casket. Rev P H Welshimer led the chapel service, assisted by Rev J K Shhellenberger, with music from church singers. The body will rest in a vault until a suitable burial site is arranged.
Wooster association delegates vote to start a tent campaign with capacity for 200 to reach unreached areas and spark church growth. The group also revives Baptist Young People work with leadership chosen as Rev H D A Hen president and Thomas E Jenkins secretary, amid 59 delegates and 86 visitors at the convention’s close.
The jury in the land appropriation case of Cleveland and Southwestern Traction Co. vice president Wm Salen reached a verdict Friday in probate court. The panel set land value at 60.66 dollars, higher than the railway’s tender. J B Taylor represented the traction company and Keeler and Keeler represented Salen.
Pennsylvania lines announce a new train to connect Pittsburg and Chicago starting Sunday June 30. Train No 15 departs 7:46 PM with limited stops from Allegheny to Englewood, while No 23 will run as a stop train with passenger and express sections. Through-train times remain unchanged, local train times revised slightly.
Wooster Massillon June 27 The Wooster Baptist association held a three day meeting here with strong attendance. Reports from churches showed unity in the denomination. Officers elected Tuesday include Rev A M Eley moderator Dr H D Allen clerk J B Larwill treasurer J B Davis J B Strong Dr C W Potter as trustees, with clerk and first trustee the only changes from last year.
The West Salem Reporter reports negotiations for two to three acres from George Stephens to locate a trolley station. The waiting station will allow cars to pass and may lead to service to Ashland before cold weather. West Salem needs better passenger accommodations.
Ray Gill of Wooster partnered with WEE Baker of Wooster after a year of grain business success at Green Springs. They purchased the levator at Richwood, and Baker plans to leave the road to focus on the new venture. The Bakers will reside in Richwood with their family.
Doctors away when needed prompt treatment vital for cramps and cholera morbus. Recommend keeping a bottle of Chamberlain's Cones Cholera and Cholera Remedy at home to avoid suffering and risk. Sold at Bixler's Modern Pharmacy and Boyd & Co. Also free trial size of Dr Shoop's Catarrh Remedy offered.
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