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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1908
Page
8
Rev Simons, recommended as pastor of the Episcopal church, has returned with his wife from Europe and will accept the Wooster church pastorate some time during the summer. The exact start date has not yet been set.
Susannah Marshall widow of Joseph Marshall died after a lengthy illness at her North Bever Street home. Aged 76 years, 1 month, 13 days, she was born in Blackleyville and lived most of her life there before moving to Wooster. Survived by daughters Mrs. D. McClure, Mrs. Ira Brant, Mrs. Roward Bissell of Wooster, and son Jase Marshall of Medina, with one brother T C Stough of Mansfield and an elder sister who died in March. A longtime Christian Church member, she was respected for her religious life.
Former Wooster man Major E F Taggart formerly of Wayne county now based in Akron was nominated for county recorder on the Republican ticket by a very large majority over his opponent. In Summit county the Republican nomination is effectively an election. He is to be congratulated.
Cipde E Sidle and Ella Hizecn of Wooater appear to be issued a marriage license authorities indicate. Record shows names and locality though full details and date may be in the original notice.
An advertisement promotes Ayer’s Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy for deafness caused by inflammation of the Eustachian tube and catarrh. It offers $100 for any deafness due to catarrh not cured by the product and urges sending for circulars from FJ Cheney & Co, Toledo.
East and west bound trains depart at various times from Woostor with connections to Cleveland and Southwestern Traction Co routes. Local stops include Lindale Purttar North Amherst Lorain and Berlim Heights with frequent morning and afternoon services. Public Square departures on Saturdays offer extra excursions and rate information.
A late assembly of fraternal and civic items reports Banque improvements at the Commercial Bank front, University campus gifts, and a fire at a Cres ton residence. It notes a K of P meeting at Rising Star lodge with degree work, a Wooster water circus tale, a new campus sundial, a cattle-kill suit, and county infirmary reorganization. Also covered are road accidents, a girl injured by a wagon, a viaduct car crash, a Mass bicycle crash, organ donor cases, and local reunions plus a cigarette law alert for Ohio youths.
Mr Frank Conlan of New York lauds Electric Bitters as a grand family medicine for dyspepsia and weak kidneys. The ad claims the remedy purifies blood, enhances digestion, and restores vigor, sold by S H Boyd Co at 50 cents with a guarantee. Also promotes Foley Kidney Remedy and Dosu’s Ointment for eczema, with drugstore availability.
Mrs Florence Carlin of Congress township petitions for divorce from Charles Carlin alleging willful absence for over three years and gross neglect of duty since their October 20, 1904 marriage. She claims she earned her living and provided for herself while Carlin contributed nothing and seeks divorce, restoration to maiden name Florence Ignatson, and other proper relief.
The following ladies will fill offices for the ensuing year at the Py Thian Sisters lodge Temple deputy Kateerings Thomen EC Orra Brown MEK S Nettie Kaltwagser MEJ Anna Lightner manager Rickie Kettler protector Lydia Long Og Etta Yeung listed as officers for the coming year.
Stomach troubles reportedly cured by Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets after one man spent over two thousand dollars on other medicines. Price 25 cents with free samples at S. H. Boyd & Co. drug store. Also promotes kidney relief using a 30 day $1.00 trial and money back guarantee via Krieger's Drug Store.
Jon C. Chesrown Saturnas says the Worcester to Mt Vernon traction line is being built now with a company ready to construct a jig on the road to Belgium where bond subscriptions exist. Active work is expected to begin this summer.
Obituary notices recount the death of Aeury Imboden a 74 year old inmate of the county infirmary from erysipelas and the death of John Kyle a Wooster farmer aged 42 with funeral details. Kyle formerly resided in Wooster township married Laura Baker with three children and a wife surviving. services conducted by Reverends Croujar and Smith with church choir and floral tributes. interment in Wooster cemetery. reflections on life and faith accompany both notices.
Local talk centers on marking Wooster's hundredth anniversary this year with a possible fall celebration. A promotional note touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy, priced at 35 cents, with an advertising line urging trial.
In a year old testimonial from Mra. B. Joycg Cillemont of New Hampshire she credits two bottles of Fowey's Kidney Remedy with curing a severe kidney ailment and urges others to use it, noting good results and recommending the medicine from Bixler Pharmacy and S H Boyd Co.
Delegates to the Denver convention settle the battle for permanent chairmanship. Vanover holds the rds, Wayne county backs him, Ashbrook favors him, and no ouster motion succeeds. Edward Aarst and Emmet Lee win presidential elector posts. Tom Johnson opposition fails. Callahan named presidential elector. minor debate over Johnson continues.
W A Ashbrook was nominated for congress by acclamation and escorted to the hall where 16 was loudly applauded. He delivered a speech endorsing Democratic principles with strong emphasis.
Public service board met Wednesday night and approved a 600 payment to Shannon and Leavern contractors for Applecreek pumping station work. They plan to continue the project despite wall cracks from sinking, not assigning blame yet. Two weeks will reveal the extent of damage and needed repairs.
We extend heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and help to Rev E L Smith for comforting words to the octette for songs and to the donors for floral designs to all who aided us during the burial of our dear husband May God’s blessing rest upon Mrs John Kyle and children.
City council, presided by President Weiser, notes bond funds to pave Spink street from North to Bowman. They adopt a sewer cost ordinance for Pittseburg avenue and South street, excluding four two acre lots from assessment unless later connected for sanitary use. Total sewer cost about 3200 dollars with city share 400 and owners 2800.
New House contractor Harry H. Miller awarded the job to erect the residence for Emil Paumier on Bowmanse Street. Stanley Power serves as architect furnishing the plans and specifications for the project.
The advertisement touts Doctor Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a proven blood purifier and tonic for stomach and digestive ailments. It describes ingredients like Golden Seal, Queen’s root, Stone root, Mandrake, Bloodroot, and Black Cherrybark extracted in glycerine, with claims of non alcoholic composition and cites physicians. It offers an All-Healing Salve and Pleasant Pellets, urging readers to send stamps for a booklet and product details.
Professional cards list attorneys at law in Wooster Ohio with office locations and nearby storefronts including Procter & O’Hail drug store East Liberty Street, Harding & Co hardware, and Merchants' Emporium. Names include Oseph O Fritz Kerf W Funck Artin L Bmys er Jarren & Jones Paylor Taylor with offices described in downtown Wooster.
An advertisement extols Swamp-Root by Dr Kilmer as a universal cure for kidney and bladder ailments affecting both men and women. It claims improved mind, vigor, and cheerfulness after use and offers sample bottles by mail with a pamphlet and testimonials. The copy urges readers to buy locally and to mention the paper.
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