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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1906

Page

6

Republican county convention nominates officials in Serences city

The annual Republican county convention met Saturday at the Serences city opera house to select candidates for the county ticket and delegates to state and congressional conventions. W B Bryson opened the meeting, live nominations followed for sheriff Mr Merkle Zimmerman for prosecutor M L Spooner and others, with unanimous support for several nominees. Delegates chosen included M L Smyser Frank Taggart H B Bertolette J B Taylor W G Christy and others with alternates listed, and the executive committee authorized to pick judicial delegates from the ballot list.

Serences City Opera House Serge Nulhbers W. B. Bryson Fanck G. I. Gardner G. D. Willaman N. L. Smyser Smyser J. B. Taylor Bertolette Merkle Shreve M. L. Smyser Frank Taggart H. B Bertolette W. G. Christy J. F. Harrison W. W. Garver B. R. Tage Geo. I. Gardner C. W. Hoover Rober Flatfield A. N. Brenneman J. B. Meech W. Taylor Captain Taylor

Pretty Morning Wedding at First Presbyterian Church

Miss Winifred Axtell daughter of Rev and Mrs J S Axtell wed Wilbur C Hoover of Portland Indiana in a dawn ceremony performed by the bride’s father Rev J S Axtell. The church glowed with palms ferns and plants as the early birds joined the organ in a bright morning rite. A wedding breakfast followed at 197 North Buckeye Street for intimate friends. The couple will honeymoon near the lake before settling in Indiana.

Winifred Axtell J. S. Axtell Wilbur C. Hoover Portland Indiana Paul Axtell Clementine Axtell Biste Frank Growl Philadelphia Buckeye Street Hoover Ainsworth Marion

Following the Flag Health Aids in War Efforts

Willis T. Morgan of Concord New Hampshire recounts serving two years in Cuba and two in the Philippines. He endorses Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and coughs noting it keeps him in perfect health. Laubach & Boyd's druggists sell the medicine with a trial bottle offered. Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar is advertised as a safe cough syrup free of opiates by sworn manufacturer statements.

Cuba Philippines Willis T. Morgan Concord Wodds Dr. King Hansstire Laubach &Boyd's Manu Dactirers Kennedy

Rheumatien cure touted by Beverly widow in 1908 notice

Mrs Hak Kop of Beverly West Virginia cites relief after ten days from rheumatien treatment. The fragment notes her claim of partial paralysis and extended illness preceding the remedy.

Hak Kop Beverly W. Va

Ditch Improvement Plan Discussed by Holmes and Wayne Officials

Commissioners from Holmes and Wayne counties reviewed a proposed Killbuck ditch project starting at the northern point and running southward. A follow up meeting in Wooster on July 10 was set after noting many landowners were not notified, with broad public discussion and both support and opposition evident around the courthouse.

Holmes Wayne County Wooster Holmes County Court House B. Eason

Boy Teacher to McKinley Fund Pioneer in Canton

Roger Kelly, twelve, grandson of W D Barrett, first contributor to the McKinley monument fund in Canton. He gave a quarter to start the drive after McKinley’s death, delivering it to principal C E Hiner who noted the boy’s early initiative. The story, praised as reflecting McKinley’s life, highlights community charity and youth patriotism.

Canton McKinley Monument Fund Roger Kelly G. A. Kelly Weet Tuscarawas Street Roger South McKinley Avenue McKinley C E. Hiner Evhoo Hiner W. D Barrett R . Warren D. J. Bixler John £. Barrett Wooster

Rauudebaugh Solliday Family Reunion Held in Wooster Park

Nearly two hundred Rauudebaugh and Solliday relatives gathered Thursday at Wooster City Park for the fifth anonel reunion. Delightful weather accompanied a bountiful dinner and entertaining performances by the younger attendees. Short speeches were given by J F Randebaugh, Dr Randebaugh, John Fryer, Prs Alleman, and Rev 98 D Harlan. Notable attendees included Christine Fryer, 90, and Randebaughs from Cleveland, Abraham Solliday of Neoga, and N Solliday of Belleville. Officers elected: vice president Acker, secretary treasurer Mrs A Alexander.

Rauudebaugh-Solliday Wooster City Park J F. Randebaugh Randebaugh Overton John Fryer Mendon Prs Alleman D. Harlan. Wooster Christine Fryer Nct Wo Randebaugh and Eveland Abraham Solliday Neoga

Probate Court Actions Involving Several Estates In Wooster

Probate court records show Harry Kentz as guardian for Michael Badger filing for qualified appointment of W F Kean as administrator with will annexed of James C Brown estate in Wooster. Augustus Johnson adjudged insane and committed to Massillon Hospital. Will of CE Coulter of Canaan Township filed for probate. Anna Marie Young executrix filed report of approbation years allowance and petition for sale of real estate. Henry First executor filed first and final account. hearing July 6. John E Stone administrator filed first and final accounts. hearing July 6. Lunetta Soliday executrix filed first and final accounts. hearing July 6. Will of Anna Barbara Orviller of Salt Creek Township filed for probate.

Harry+ Kentz Michal Badger Quste W. F. Kean James C Brown Wooster Augustus Johnson Coungress Township Massillon Hospital Willof C E Coulter Canaan Township Anna Marie Young Louis Young Henry First John First John E Stone Chiisian Schlegsl Lunetta Soliday Catherine Soliday Anna Barbara Orviller Salt Creek Township

Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Sleep Health Aid

Advertising blurb touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a health and beauty treatment that works while you sleep. Mentions tea or tablets, price eight cents, with Laubach and Boyd as advertisers.

Hollister Laubach & Boyd

First Dirt Thrown for New Dormitory

A Wooster Chronicle recounts the start of construction for a new ladies dormitory near Dr. Bennett's residence. Details cover frugal finances, endowment movements, and the ceremonial spade turn with community and alumni representation. The project will house ninety to one hundred ten students.

Holden L. H. Severance Cleveland Severance Rev. S. I. Scovel Spade Pres Wm. Anput Wooster Lee B. Durstine New York City George Fitch Bennett Alexander Scott Congress

House Backs Lock Canal Plan In Panama Debate

Washington June 16. The house by 110 to 36 vote decided the canal should be of a lock type after two hours of debate on Panama appropriations. Rep Burton of Ohio argued for the lock system, while Littauer of New York urged his amendment on the type. The body adopted the Littauer amendment and then refused to sanction world market purchases for materials, favoring American jobs in the project.

Washington House Panama Canal Burton Ohio Littauer New York Spooner Bartlett Georgia Watson Indiana

Wooster School Show Decline Revealed by 1905 Enumeration

The Wooster School District reports a drop in shows presented by Misses Nora Miller and Alice Sellers, falling 35 compared with 1905. Total counts reach 2177 with near equal gender split, 1088 girls and 1089 boys, reflecting a broader message about purity and industriousness. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea costs 85 cents, matching product line.

Wooster

DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Imitations Featured

Advert reads many imitations of DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve now before the public. It claims the salve is good for burns, chaffed skin, eczema, tetter, cuts, and bruises and promotes asking for DeWitts at Kreigers drug store. A testimonial from L G Rodgers of Branchtog Pa notes health issues limiting work and mentions kidney problems and related ailments.

DeWitt Emsary L. GC. Rodgers Branchtog.Pa Tote Rg Gareemides Foley

Parliament backs inquiry into Bialystok riots

June dispatches from St Petersburg say the lower house named a three member committee to probe the Bialystok outbreak. Proclamations urging Jews and intellectuals to rise were alleged to be in streets. Rioting intensified with bomb threats and crowd fire directed at police stations as reports flow from Grodno and Minsk.

St. Petersburg Bialystok Grodno Minsk Pate

Wooster testimonial claims Doan’s Kidney Pills cure for good

A Wooster resident Nelson Wells on Bonall Avenue testifies that after using Doan's Kidney Pills in 1989 he has remained cured for decades. He urges others to try the remedy and asserts the cures are permanent. For sale by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Company Buffalo NY is sole U S agents. Remember the name Dean's.

Wooster Doan Nelson Wells Refirdd Bonall Avenue Dean Foster Milburn Company Buffalo New York United States

Trainmen Weigh Possible Strike Over Pending Demands

About 130 trainmen face possible impact as demands rise 2 cents an hour, alleged promise unfulfilled, with meetings in Berea and Elyria appointing committees. State Arbiter John Bishop in Cleveland seeks settlement while President Pomeroy avoids discussion as discord grows.

Tima Berea Elyria John Bishop State Board of Arbitration Cleveland Pomeroy

Ordination in Ministry for Rev Paul Axtell at First Presbyterian

Rev Paul Axtell of Wooster was ordained Friday afternoon at the First Presbyterian church in a ceremony attended by friends and relatives. He preached his first sermon to positive reviews and will soon move to New York City to assist the pastor of the Central Presbyterian Church, a major congregation.

Pries Russell Ohio Mr. Russell L. P Ohliger Wooster Russell Mr. Ohhliger Ohliger Mr. Ohliger First Presbyterian Paul Axtell Axtell F . Scovel Axtel New York City Central Presbyterian City

Prize Winner Acknowledges Helpers and Sponsor

Helen Boyles thanks friends who aided her prize win in the voting contest and notes The Wooster Republican provided generosity that made the Suck Contest possible.

Wooster Helen Boyles

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