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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1907
Page
6
Mayor M. M. Vac Nest said Saturday afternoon that the Democratic primaries likely won't be held until late September. No date has been set for the Republican primaries, but they will probably also be late in September.
The mort targets attended a Sunday school convention held at Sonnenberg church south of town with 20 to 300 people present. Officers elected include President Rev A A Som mer, Vice President Rev W H Hub bell, Secretary Miss Grace Morrow, Treasurer D L Edwards. Attendees included Rev J V Findlay Rev W 7H Rubbeil Miss Ada Coy Rev E H Vornholt Eston Misa Mary Gordon Wooster Misa Boling Suanth ville and Miss Ada Cully. Mother left Friday night for Chicago and St Louis to visit relatives. Rev J T Hoak attended Epworth convention Beech City. A strong electrical storm Friday night was followed by heavy rain. Presbyterians observed Children’s days with exercises Sunday morning.
Kendall Pramer, living west of the city, found his conveyance trees stolen from a stream near his home after leaving for dinner. He returned to discover both the double tree and single-tree missing, implying a night theft along the locality.
Dieting has become a fad yet under eating harms. dyspepsia stems from low gastric juices. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin promises cure via an abundance of pepsin and laxative action, with a stated guarantee. A Chicago lieutenant credits it with reversing weight loss after Santiago. bottles cost 50 cents to 1.00.
Secretary Wilson interprets the service pension act to require ninety days of actual field service. Regiments furloughed or prisoners of war do not count. Confederate veteran groups and guards on plains are deemed not to have served. The ruling affects tens of regiments, including prisoners and scouts, and overrides earlier bureau practice amid interdepartmental dispute.
A Russian junk trader's wagon mounted a backward slide on Naftzger hill, dumping a heavy load into the race. The horse failed to respond, the wagon wrecked, and bystanders including Frank Nattzger aided in recovering the horse and gear from the water.
Heavy rains and gusty winds caused flooding and road trouble across the county Friday night. Large portions of roads near Marshaville and Pleasant Home were affected, with motorists facing delays and limited travel amid the unsettled weather. Local authorities urged caution as storms moved through the area.
A rough riding performer nicknamed Rough Rider joins the Ringling Brothers show, showcasing his skill on the circus track. The act highlights a notable entrance that positions him as a premier rider in the public spectacle.
Two weddings in Wooster featured Miss Harriet Port Bileman and Mr David Wella Jacot at the Hileman estate and Miss Minas Margaret M Platter and Dr Jester Dorman Brown in Brown’s home. Attended by about 200 guests, both ceremonies showcased floral decor, formal gowns, and receptions, with engagement announcements and early travels following. The brides were lauded for beauty and grace, and guests included families from Columbus Cincinnati and beyond.
Advertisement promoting Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets with a laxative effect and stomach cleansing benefits. Mentions price 25 cents and free samples at Bixler's Modern Pharmacy and H. Boyd & Co.
A.A. Herren of Finch Arkansas praises Foley’s Honey and Tar as the best cough and lung remedy. He claims it cured consumption in early stages and notes others are satisfied. Also promoted is Itsk Man Zan Pile remedy in a collapsible tube by Krieger’s Drug Store and Bixlers’ Pharmacy with immediate relief for piles.
Wooster school board held a Wednesday meeting without naming candidates for teaching vacancies. They reviewed applicants and indicated Prof. A C Diver may be retained for another year and Prof. Martin L. Finkey might leave for the Shreve superintendent post, with a decision expected soon.
A Wooster printer, Edward Mahaney, claimed 4 50 for two extra hours daily under an eight hour labor law. The attorney general said the eight hour limit is unconstitutional and void, invalidating Mahaney’s claim and similar pending cases.
Mrs Viola Word seeks divorce from James Word alleging desertion since July 7 1905 and requests restoration to her maiden name Viola Witherow. She says two children were born of the marriage and that Word abandoned her failing to provide for life necessities while she supported herself. She states she has not seen him since the separation except briefly after abandonment and asks the court to restore her maiden name, Viola Witherow.
Rev Charlea F Johnson has compiled a pamphlet length history of the Methodist church. Read at the church dedication anniversary on Sunday May 12. The history covers Methodism in Wooster from foundation to present, created with extensive research by Rev Johnson.
A misconnected testimonial column touts a guaranteed cough cure with Foley's Honey and Tar and Pineules. It cites patients like A. M. Ake of Wood Ind and claims rapid relief after treatment. The ad promotes store trials and a money back guarantee with drugstore locations in Bordikece and nearby firms.
Article fragment promotes a product named Polexta ney Cure claiming to restore kidney function and remove impurities. It asserts universal health benefits and a guaranteed cure for kidney ailments, presenting no scientific evidence or credible medical endorsement.
Mayor Van Nest warned Saturday that premature celebrations will be cracked down on with arrests if not stopped. He said complaints flood in daily, especially from women drivers, urging celebrations be deferred to the proper time. The message stresses restricting overenthusiastic revelry while preserving youths' chances to enjoy themselves.
Nearly 1500 guests attended a Yeoman lodge social at Pythian Castle on Thursday. Wilmot Snyder presided and announced a varied program including a quartet, piano solos, a vocal duet, and a recitation by Master Lytle. Prof Igbert spoke on the Yeoman Lodge and offered encouragement and ideas for the order's improvement before a banquet followed.
In Common Pleas Court Judgson B Eason hears a case from Sharr ve Fitzgerald. Simon B Eyman, by Jas B Taylor, filed against Edward J Deetz for a judgment of 167.54. The suit arises from a threshing machine purchase by Arthur Bott and William Ray, with Eyman and E J Deetz as note signers. Eyman paid the note after principal parties failed to pay and seeks repayment from Deetz as co-signer.
County Coroner Charles Zaring filed reports on two inquests. One concerned Mrs. Lillian Hushour of East Union township, whose death was ruled as heart failure. The second involved an infant found on railway tracks at Orrville, death listed as unknown cause.
Jay Gerberich, formerly of near Madisonburg and now along the Wayne Medina county line, accidentally shot himself Thursday evening. He laid his gun on the porch before entering, the trigger catching and discharging the load into his heart area. He died about 20 minutes later, never regaining consciousness, son of John Gerberich who recently traded farms for the family residence.
Friends report the death of Mrs. John Wash in Rockford Illinois on Tuesday June 18. A Wooster resident for ten years she was formerly Miss F. Horgan and taught at St Marys School in Wooster for a decade. Highly regarded and greatly beloved by students and colleagues.
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