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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1908
Page
8
A notice shows Ben Greet Woodland Players set to perform Shakespeare on July 22 at the university campus. The article notes the troupe is world renowned and linked to outdoor Shakespearean tradition, with plays like As You Like It and A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Readable fragments list east bound times at 1 05 am 1 52 am 7 05 am 11 34 am 4 28 pm 7 18 pm and west bound times 12 28 am 10 36 am 11 10 am 8 05 pm 6 30 pm 11 15 pm.
The concinding committee of the Christian church opened bids for a roof to be erected on the corner lot at Must Larwill and North Buckeye. Four bids were submitted with J L Patterson Bloomville Ohio the low bidder at 17447 70. W L Long Wooster submitted 20780 and KE Hoffman Madisonburg 23200. S M Davis Wooster bid 15682 excluding brick concrete and excavating. The architect's estimate for church complete was 17626.
Woodland residents anticipate a lively summer as crowds flood seats for Shakespearian performances while the Indies show interest in matinees. A theatre sale offers shoes for 40 cents to $1 at W H Wilers. Court house toilet repairs are finished and praised as an improvement. Will Reimann’s work earns him recognition as a skilled wood mechanic.
In a city board office Clerk Charles Van Nest and Water Superintendent James Fisher processed receipts for water rents. About 24 consumers failed to pay, some away from the city, others neglecting due charges, risking shutoff if penalties remain unpaid.
Fred Hofacker known as Doc sustained a severe foot injury Tuesday evening while with friends at the upper Naftzyer see pond. He jumped into water, landed on a broken beer bottle, and lacerated the foot, requiring weeks to heal with risk of infection and pus formation.
On Saturday morning a large groundhog caused damage near the track area. A number of women assisted in corralling the animal and summoned men who dispatched it quickly, ending the disturbance.
An old advertisement touts Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy claiming it would have saved a $100 doctor bill in 1902. The ad urges use for stomach disorders and promotes Kodol and DeWitts Little Early Risers, with local druggists named as sellers.
Davenport journalist Mise Stetlaspell speaks to clubwomen about newspaper work and editor trials. She warns against chasing late edits, pressuring editors or bankers, and blaming reporters, stressing news value and newsroom deadlines.
A Chicago News reflection riffs on fate and opportunity with aphorisms about jealousy, trust, creditors, and ambition. It notes that bold language often hides conscience, and jokes that a bachelor may wed a young widow with half a show.
Religious program notes list July 26 Park Meetings on Religious Preferences led by Rev Fenok Heilman August 2 A Square Deal with Rev D A Heron August events feature Christ the Lamb of God sermon August 168 The Hidden Life led by Rev F Cromer August 38 Have the Preachers Missed It Rev C F Johnson August 30 The Power of Faith with Rev J K Shellenberger Herbert Brodt leads music and H D Allen chairs the meeting.
An assortment of patent medicine and coffee substitute pitches. Chamberlain's Salve offers quick itch relief. Dr Shoop's Coffee claims to be made from toasted grains. Pills for kidneys advertised with a 30 day trial and money-back guarantee. Krieger's Drug Store and Bixler's Modern Pharmacy distribute the products.
The Famous Robinson shows bring a one week carnival to Wooster starting Monday July 27. Aimed at drawing visitors and business, the festival promises top amusement, special advertising funds, and railroad rate talks. A Tuesday July 28 children’s parade offers free gifts to Wooster kids with local gifts collected for the three to four children in need.
The treasurer reports receipts for the Church of God Bethel Wooster Ohio from July 1 1908 totaling 2008 50 including donations from Foss Bell Yates Correll Harlan Naftzger Criley Correll and others plus 8605 from notes and bank funds. Expenditures listed include numerous payments from November 1907 to July 1 1908 totaling 3199 06 with a treasury balance of 1 44 on that date.
Judge Eason granted Mrs. Justin Fox of Plain township a divorce from Herbert Fox on cruelty grounds on Wednesday afternoon. custody of their minor son Clifford awarded. Critchfield and Hay represented Mrs. Fox.
Mrs E R Pierson of Auburn Centre Pa praises Dr Kings New Discovery as a healing remedy for long standing lung trouble saying it is restoring her health. The product sold at S B Boyd Co drug store 0c and 1.00 trial bottle free. Foley Kidney Remedy promotes kidney health at Bixters Pharmacy. Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup relieves cold via gentle bowel action sold by Krieger’s Drug Store. Doan Ointment advertised for itch relief from scratching.
The board of public service and Mayor Van Nest met Wednesday with health officer Dr J W Lehr and citizens to abate nuisances in cesspools and privy vaults. The board awarded the Bead avenue extension paving contract to Long & Creiat and advertised bids for Spink street paving. Henry A Haller was appointed sidewalk inspector under City Engineer Eberhardt. Work to begin soon, and sidewalk plans for City park and affected private lots were not concluded. The sale date was set for August 5.
Mayor Van Nest and City Auditor Minier completed the official count showing 1 544 votes cast but 30 ballots unaccounted. Precincts A in Wiratwand and several wards allegedly destroyed disputed ballots, risking a possible challenge to the election result.
Edmond Secrest of the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station forestry department leads six men on a two to three month survey. The party will start from Louisville and head southeast to study forests and timber resources.
James Millar of Wooster was the lowest bidder and awarded the contract to erect the large sheep barn on the farm grounds. Construction will begin next week.
In a Pennsylvania Hines dept scene on a Wednesday morning Blaine Koble driver for Adams Sixpress and John J. Blandford in charge of the railway lawn avoided a deadly collision when Koble’s truck stalled on the tracks. Blandford and Koble pushed the truck onto the platform as the fast approaching engine screeched to a stop. The engineer slammed the air to avert disaster.
A bill passed by the last legislature provides that boards of education will be paid for their services. The act grants 5 cents for each pupil enrolled, with the total to be divided among board members as salary. Bucyros Foro.
During a heavy thunderstorm on Friday afternoon the Evangelical church in Lattasturg was struck by lightning and its spire badly damaged. No fire occurred and the financial impact is expected to be significant for repairs.
The advertisement claims Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery uses print-listed ingredients from nature to treat indigestion catarrh throat and lung conditions. It asserts efficacy for chronic coughs mucous membrane diseases and associated digestive issues while noting glycerine's role and recommending Sage's Catarrh Remedy for nasal passages.
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