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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1907
Page
2
Residents Mire George Bartol and Anna McNabb on North Market Street were awakened by a noise at the rear. Anna Bishop from Ashland saw a man on the porch roof. Lights were turned on and officers searched the area but found no trace of the intruder.
Albert Myers of Wooster Meliesa L Blackstone of Arrville Charles I Corre and Faithtraham of Wooster Jay Finley of Jeroneville Myrtle Evert of Congreee Martin L Haverstock of Akron Camilla M Moeselmac of New Pitts burg named in community listing of residents and affiliations.
An advertisement asserts deafness results from inflammation of mucous membranes and Eustachian tubes. It claims a local cure exists via a remedial treatment, offers compensation for any case not cured, and promotes a circular from EH Cheney & Co. with purchasable product details.
A terse notice announces a time change for a voyage on June 2 and lists routes including Chicago and west, Washington area east, and best connections to Jamestown station with stopovers and low rates. It mentions a contact with a telephone number for inquiries.
Promotional notice describes a B and O excursion to the Jamestown Exposition with transport from New York and Washington options. It mentions special boat connections and travel details though text is garbled. The item reads as an old rail excursion advertisement with limited legible specifics.
Special rates via railroad boat from New York or via Baltimore and steamer available July 25 to August 2, 7. Return by August 5 or 22. Dates suggest a promotional travel offer with specific return deadlines.
A jumble of short notices covers pensions, wages rising to two hundred dollars for clerks in the Wooster post office after July, a large Grange visit to the experiment station, gas-franchise grants for several towns, and local road and property developments. Also mentioned are church services, charity and legal notices, a hospital release causing trouble, an auto sale, and assorted small-town happenings with several names and places.
An old newspaper ad promotes DeWitt Little Early Risers as a remedy for bowel issues and constipation. It mentions druggists like Kregers Drug Store and cites various brand names and phrases from the period. The snippet presents marketing language and product lines rather than a news event. The ad references John Garrett and druggists S H Boyd & Co among others.
A thief who stole a horse, baggy and harness in Shreve remains at large. Prof. A Richardson, former Shreve superintendent, has been elected to the Navarre post, surprising him as he was not a candidate. The Spyder horse sale drew lively bids though turnout was not huge, and the road sold at fair prices. Rudy Troxel of Ashland county near Rineburg, who recently underwent surgery for necrosis of the bone at Wooster hospital, is steadily improving and aims to return home soon.
Senator H A Miller Keatz of Walent Street School House suffered a left wrist fracture when a ladder slipped while adjusting it at the home of William Alorwcht on South Buckeye Street. Miller was taken home and treated by Dr D Braden. the injury will keep him from work during a busy season.
General orders issued by Adjutant Critchfield outline the annual rifle carbine and revolver contest for National Guards. It will run August 19 to 24 at Camp Perry with teams from regiments batteries troops and corps to include 14 men per regiment 12 per battery and 10 per troop. The program spans forty days and all teams are to be selected from prior competitions.
A man about 40 was found Thursday morning near the Cleveland Akron & Columbus depot in Afilersburg. He was seated on a rail and killed by a freight train, his arm severed. An M. H. tattoo and papers bearing the name Michael Harrington were found on the body, with a receipt linked to a visit to Wooster.
A Wooster citizen endorses Doans Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney and back trouble. Malvin Warner of West North Street and his sister credit the remedy with stopping kidney pain and fatigue after trying other treatments. Sold by all dealers, 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, NY, agents for the United States. Remember the name Doan’s.
An advertisement claims Dr Shoop's Restorative treats inner nerves linked to stomach heart and kidney weakness. It offers free samples and a book on dyspepsia heart or kidneys, warns symptom treatment fails, and touts Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup as a pleasant remedy.
Sixty famous acrobats with Ringling Brothers tour this season, forty three from Europe and Persia, include the Mirze Gictem troupe, the Borsenis, Ven Ko kxk dog act, and the Belfade group. New acts, a grand parade, improved menagerie, and openings deemed the most ornate spectacle yet.
Workmen in Orrville on Thursday morning at a Pennsylvania Lines freight yard fell about twelve feet when a scaffold broke while J W Bowman and J Cowell of Perrysville carpenters, injured as Bowman sustained lacerations to the left arm and other injuries while Cowell suffered a mashed toe and a severely sprained ankle.
The jury found Brooks Oil Cove the plaintiff’s favor for 40 dollars after a late Wednesday order issue. W A Wilson argued the case for the plaintiff as a claim of 100 dollars for goods not received. The judge excused jurors for the term after there were no other cases ready for trial.
Do Not Neglect the Children. At this season of the year the first unnatural looseness of a child’s bowels should have immediate attention. Cham berlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy followed by castor oil as directed with each bottle. For sale by Bixler's Modern Pharmacy and H. Boyd & Geak. Summer coughs and colds yield at once to Bees Laxative Cough Syrup containing honey and tar but no opiates. Children like it. Keeps on hand. Sold by Krieger's Drug Store.
Royden J Everhart son of Joan Everhart a Wooster granite worker is a fast and trusted operator in Chicago. He has led negotiations between Western Union officers and telegraphers amid a threatened strike. Everhart is singled out as a key figure as the dispute looms and his prominence grows in the labor conflict.
Mrs James Mullins led a group of Ww oC T U members to visit a local primary on a sunny Wednesday. They were warmly greeted by matron Mrs Sligh, delivered fruit and magazines, shared prayers and hymns, and left grateful for the kindness of Mrs Mullins and the organization.
The Northern Ohio Sunday School Association will hold its annual convention at the Evangelical Lutheran church in Canaan on June 25 and 26. Events include devotional services, addresses by Rev. J. P. Mosher and Rev. L. Louffman, papers on modern Sunday school topics, and committee reports, with sessions Tuesday evening through Wednesday evening.
A Cincinnati Enquirer piece alleging a local man John C Schwartz suicided after family disputes is contradicted by facts. Schwartz and his lawyer brother paid funeral expenses, arranged care for the children at the Springfield Masonic home, and supported the deceased despite the paper's sensational claims.
Kidney health warned as overwork and uric acid buildup threaten heart function. Ad promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy, touting sample bottles by mail from Binghamton New York and urging readers to mention the paper.
Charles Davis, who sold the Davis Steam Laundry to Kiliott & Thompson months ago, has again taken an interest in the business and will not leave Wooster as intended. The laundry now boasts the latest improved machinery and the proprietors report business as very satisfactory.
The advertisement claims pure, rich blood nourishes nerves and organs easing nervousness and sleeplessness. It criticizes alcohol in tonics, promises lasting vitality, and touts endorsements from medical authorities. Includes price and mail offer for the Medical Adviser and Pleasant Pellets for constipation and headache.
Wooster based attorney MARTIN L. SMYLER, Attorney-at-law, Wooster Ohio, offers prompt attention to all professional business entrusted to him. Office located at No 6 Merchants' Emporium, Opstaira.
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