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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1907
Page
3
Property owners and residents push for Madison Avenue paving from South Market Street to the cemetery gates. They argue the road is in poor condition most of the year and that paving half the roadway would provide a durable, cheap solution for all users.
Judge Eason dissolved the injunction of the Nold estate and others against the city of Yooster over alley vacation and tearing down fences. Solicitor Benton G. Hay represented the city and Wayne Hart the Nold estate. The judge noted possibility of another temporary injunction upon his return from the vacation and would consider the case.
Good Farm Sold. E. 8 Landes, realty agent, on Thursday morning and the A-acre D W Hemming farm in Canaan township sold to Cashier Wesley Hauge of Wooster. It pays to invest in real estate.
John C Zimmerman, former Wooster resident, finished third in the Glidden Tour auto race as the field reached Norwalk on Wednesday.
The article notes a feared 17 year locust invasion in 1889 with widespread damage in Ohio. Fruit destroyed hay crops damaged and trees girded, though late-season appearance provides some reassurance. Residents recall earlier outbreaks in 1932 and 18y9, and debate whether 17 year cycles are exact or approximate.
Superintendent James Fraher of the Board of Public Service says extensions are needed at the city edges and could be built after the new water plant starts. He notes increased revenue and consumer additions in 1907, with many new houses tapping the supply and no longer turning down applications. Chief Fisher supports taking all business offered and expanding as demand rises.
A 12 year old boy named Myers was bitten on the nose by a dog while playing near Overton. The wound was not severe but was dressed by Dr. T A Graven in Wooster to prevent possible complications. The dog was said not to be mad, and no further danger is expected.
A Galion Ohio to Phoenix colonist wedding ties two states together. Pearl G Ransell and Wesley Miller wed at the First Methodist parsonage with Miss Anna Miller as bridesmaid and John Miller as groomsman. The couple will reside at 421 West Van Buren Street after a pink and green decorated reception at the groom’s parents home.
City Auditor J B Milner warns the dog tag ordinance may cost more than expected to implement. About 25 to prepare the program and printer costs, with 275 tags forecast to cover expenses and a dog pen to be built. Over 20 tags sold by noon as officials consider ordering more to meet demand when dogs are corralled.
The board of public service at a special meeting Friday backed Shannon & Wildeon as paving contractors after a contested award. City solicitor Hay says the contract is legal and should proceed. Landers claims bid should be readvertised and may seek an injunction through A D Metz. If injunction succeeds, paving will be delayed. Metz says papers are ready to challenge the let.
Auditor J Bo ANoter issued tags shortly before noon Friday. Tags rise slowly as more beasts roam with aluminum bits stalling tagging progress and leaving dogs running loose.
John B Nolin has sold his interest in the East Liberty Street picture show to partner L C Fman who will continue the business. Mr Franka expects to make changes in the place of amusement.
Amos King of Port Byron New York reports Bucklens Arbolva Saive cured a leg sore he suffered from for over 80 years, now cured at age 85. Guaranteed to cure all sores by H Boyd & Co Druggists loc. 25th Pike.
The notice advertises Kodol as a remedy for indigestion heartburn and stomach trouble. It claims prompt relief and notes it is sold at Kreiger's Drug Store.
A large local turnout is expected Thursday 25 for a public library event at Silver Lake. Names of attendees and participating merchants from Wooster and nearby areas are listed, reflecting broad civic and business support for the trust and lodge fundraising effort.
The United States district court judge ruled that prisoners are under federal control and that only the president can grant parole. This decision endangers L P Obliger’s chance for parole, likely requiring him to serve most of his eight year sentence though good behavior could reduce it to about five and a half years.
The Medina Gazette reports Fombell Gas Company of Wooster appeared before Medina council on Tuesday seeking a franchise in Medina Seville Creston and Lodi. The request was read a first time. The company claims 12 acres of gas production territory and says it can supply all towns in the locality.
County farmers around Big Prairie expect to harvest wheat Friday and Saturday as the crop ripens rapidly. All fields should be ready to cut by the first of next week.
Delighted reader writes Mrs. Robert Duyttun of Hamilton Ontario praising Chamberlains Salve for a knee burn and noting quick healing. The item is advertised by Bixter's Modern Pharmacy and Kreiger's Drug Store with cough syrup and kidney remedies for summer heat and backache.
A Davenport reader testifies that Dr Williams Pink Pills restored strength after long anaemia in schoolgirl years. She describes fatigue, stomach and bladder issues, and fainting spells, noting improvement after three weeks and full use for a year. The ad promotes the pills and a free booklet “Diseases of the Blood,” with pricing and order details.
Wooster officers and stockholders of Unaka Mining rejoice as the monster dredge is launched amid plans to mine the Coker Creek Tennessee district. Expected cost is 25 dollars daily with projected net yields of about 1000 dollars per day for stockholders. The Etowah Enterprise lauds the company and lists officers A Z Thomas president Wooster Ohio J A Tolman vice president Chicago Illinois A B Lee secretary treasurer Wooster T F Peck general manager Calhoun Tennessee and directors A B Lee A Z Thomas B B McConnell M F McDowall H B Carroll J C McLauchlis W R Cilkins.
Mr M Bamitton postmaster at Cherryvale keeps a stock of general merchandise and patent medicines Hessys Chamberlain's Colle Cholera and Diarrhoea Kennedy is standard here in its line. It never fail to give satisfaction and we could hardly afford we be without it. Far sale by Bixler's Slodern Pharmacy and H Boyd Co. k7F
Announcements note changes in train times and routes to the Jamestown Exposition with special fare for travelers. Excursions are planned from Cleveland and Sandusky to Cedar Point and Niagara Falls in August and July. Details available from B & O Ticket Agent or M & Carrel, Cleveland. G B Burhans of Carlisle Center reports four years kidney cure by Foley's Kidney Cure with lasting relief and recommends it. Sold by local pharmacies and druggists.
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