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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1906
Page
2
Residents change homes in Orrville and nearby towns. theft reported of a bicycle belonging to W. E. Weygandt. Funeral attendances, church events, and local civic notes fill the day, including ordination plans, camp maneuvers, and railway incidents. A large local picnic near Brunswick and Farm experiment visits are noted.
A collage of patent medicine claims and testimonials notes that deafness cannot be cured by local applications, urging constitutional remedies and Wall's Catarrh Cure with a hundred dollar reward for incurable cases. Also promotes Burkle’s antiseptic Salvette, Dr Shoop's Restorative, Foley's Honey and Tar, and various potions with patient anecdotes of successful cures and warnings about non cures.
Advertised remedies claim Dr Kings New Life Pills ease chronic constipation and stomach issues. Claims include rapid relief from various pains and hot concerns, with endorsements from customers and druggists like Kreiger's and W.R Ward, noting reliability and widespread use.
Price Russell will take power at the penitentiary and face prisoners in the annex awaiting execution. Notable names include Dr. Haugh of Dayton who killed a family for life insurance and Ben Dickerson of Coshocton who was sentenced to the chair by Judge Eason. The administration hopes to exit power before executions occur.
J Lawrence Erb head of the University Department of Music has tendered his resignation after trustees completed revisions. No action has been taken and resignation not accepted. Motive not disclosed but rumored to stem from differences with a fellow faculty member. Edna Riggs has resigned from the department for health reasons and is expected to recover with rest.
Reported appointment of Henry Jacot, a well known school teacher, as deputy probate judge under Judge Orr. Orr declined comment on timing but indicated Jacot could be a suitable appointee if chosen.
An electric storm struck Fremont Ohio today killing Rudolph Ochs at a location near Gibsonburg where a church building was damaged by a bow. At the Olney residence lightning twisted an iron bedstead injuring Mrs Olney, and a note warns of gradual loss of appetite. A drug ad promotes Hood s Sarsaparilla and Kodol for dyspepsia.
Price Russell of Creaton is named warden of the penitentiary in a move seen as a boon for county politicians under the state administration. Louie Bi Houck, governor’s secretary, has pressed for Russell since the Democrat victory last fall. W.P. Schott may lose the chaplain post. E. S. Wertz seeks a friend’s appointment in the state highway department, tied to a house decision now pending.
Examiner Parmelee’s report arrives at City Hall. City Auditor Minier and Clerk Patterson, overseeing the Public Service board, prepare new postal card forms for July water collections, aligning with a reported comprehensive system. The review commends Auditor Minier for neat records and good judgment while noting penalties and recommended bookkeeping reforms.
Orrville faces a local option campaign within thirty days as a petition for a wet or dry election gathers exceeding support. More than 260 signers, possibly 275, are expected on the petition as church and temperance groups push the drive. The city council may act next Monday, with the election due within thirty days and no further local option votes held before the cutoff date.
Atter County bills say a new law requires public funds to be kept in a depository starting July. Commissioners have not yet acted but plan to advertise for bids in a few days. Banks outside Wooster are preparing proposals, with one banker already in town ready to bid.
Claude Ibrig and James Rah] celebrate with friends after passing the recent pharmacy examination before the state board in Columbus, qualifying fully to practice.
Train leaves Wooster at 7 20 a m Sunday June 24 for Cedar Point and return. Round trip fare is 1 25 for the excursion. Also notes repeating dates June 13 16 20 23 with no further details. R E I D advertises Kodol for dyspepsia as stomach aid and digestive corrective.
The county commissioners approved numerous claims for sheep killed during the year submitted by residents of East Union Sugarcreek Clinton Plain Congress Canaan Wayne Saltcreek Chester Milton Wooster and others. Totals range from a few dollars to 750 for James K. Fouch with many claimants including Irvin Richard John Borg John Fetzer Noah J. Bixler and S. Ke Raudebaugh. Witness fees are noted as added to each claim.
After many years John A Hill of St Clair Michigan and his son Clem of Detroit visit Mrs Alcock and family. They are brothers and siblings of Mrs Forbes Alcock and Mrs Dean. Mrs Dean arrived from Montclair New Jersey just over a year ago, making this the first reunion with Mrs Dean in thirty three years.
Fred Gill of the Democrat office was shot in the face while driving north of the city on Tossday. A small rifle projectile struck his left cheek and narrowly missed the eye. Gill suspects a youth he passed earlier, but believes the shooter likely did not intend murder. He was treated by Dr. Lincoln Yocum and expects to be out a few days.
Charles Snyder, a youth resting near Kanke Station, was in the city this afternoon disposing of a one horse wagon load of turtles. Nearly all were soft shells with a dozen extra large snappers. An old time turtle hunter said it looked like old times to see so many turtles at once. The sale was slow.
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