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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1905
Page
6
An advertorial touts Hyomei as a quick cure for deafness caused by catarrh, saying a week’s use can do what six months with specialists could not. A testimonial from Miss Meeka of Mattewan N Y cites rapid hearing improvement and odor relief, with Laubach and Boyd offering a money back guarantee and a complete setup for 100 dollars plus 50 cent refills.
Judge M L Smyser set March 8 as the trial start for J R Zimmerman. Obliger and Zimmerman face a joint indictment, so the date marks the beginning of both cases.
L P Obliger and J R Zimmerman, officers of Wooster National Bank, face twenty eight counts including embezzlement and false reports to the currency comptroller. Obliger also charged with perjury. Separate indictments allege Zimmerman's role in aiding offenses. The case drew strong local attention as details surfaced from Cleveland reports.
Misa Pearl M Whitaker wed Thursday noon February 23 1905 to Harry E Ifisher officiated by Rev 0 D Pate. Several Applecreek Apple Creek Applecreek weddings noted with guests and home festivities plus a Wooster region wedding anniversary and a charity gathering by the Ladies of the Maccabeus. The Applecreek and Wooster scene included Mary Hostetter Ephraim Collins and a Pretty Morning Wedding at High Street with departure for Pittsburg Washington DC and eastern cities. A large social note covers gifts and emblems for Mrs Snyder and Mrs Snyder leaving for California. A May Andrew Bucher and Rose Sweitzer golden wedding anniversary is recalled with family history and gifts.
A large wedding took place at Rev G Z Cochel's home in Minefield on Thursday evening Feb 28. The groom Warren Bucher and bride Miss Mand Hazel were joined in marriage by the preacher, with many Bucher and Hazel relatives attending the reception and guest list reflecting a long, festive union.
In Wayne County, Democratic primaries loom with a crowded field. Probate judgeship appears hot, with Chas. A. Welser and T. W. Orr among contenders. Ed Wertz may seek reelection to the legislature, while John Villamt and Jake Stoltzbach are mentioned for commissioner and other posts. Mayor Van Nest and council members face potential re-election, with Democratic timing set soon in June. Republican candidates are not yet named, as county races shape up amid a tense political battleground.
A Tuesday night gathering in Cedar Valley involving a coon hunt led to a chase west of the city. A participant killed a raccoon and used a club before hiding the carcass in a tree. later the carcass lay torn by dogs, revealing the animal had fallen from the tree.
A copy of the Ford Seed Co annual catalogue from Ravenna Ohio is received. The firm is known for seeds plants and trees including bees. They claim careful growing and testing, with testimonials supporting better stock. They offer to mail their catalogue to interested readers.
Entertainment notes celebrate the university male quartet under Mr James F Seiler for a balanced, refined performance in Memorial chapel. Accompanist Pratt Erb and Mrs Wilson received praise, with Julia Seiler from Oberlin cited for violin. The program included works by Cantor, Borowski, Parks, Bizet, and more, amid other exercises related to Washington's birthday observances.
The report details Mrs Cassie Chadwick resisting bankruptcy court orders while authorities in New York dismantle her mansion and pursue $125000 in jewels untaxed. The Ohio river ice gorge causes wrecks including the Big Kanawha and Riz Kanawha, with three local deaths and multiple damages. Other items note Grandma Dubois's 101st birthday death, a boy acquitted for justifiable homicide, and various state notices and local incidents.
The article extols Baby's Own Tablets as the gentlest laxative for infants and for treating constipation in children. It cites Mrs. Adbert L Grant of Providence R I praising their effectiveness, notes use for diarrhoea, and offers a free care booklet from The Dr Williams Medicine Co. with a 25 cent per box price for mail orders from Schenectady NY.
Henry Hiner of Chester township died Thursday at his home east of New Pittsburg after months of declining health. He was 71 years old and long a Chester resident, survived by five children Luther of Chester, Henry of Marion, Kang, Luther of Sidney, and daughters Ellen Mclinger and Angeline Mellinger in Wood County. Funeral Saturday and burial in New Pittsburg vault. A longer obituary will follow.
Charles Lazro died at 4 am Friday at his South Bever street home after months of illness likely from war injuries. Born in Wartemburg Germany his 1861 to 1865 Civil War service included Co. F 74th Venbaylvenis volunteers. Survived by wife Katharine Kantzler and children William, Charles, Mrs Kalubach, Mrs Ammon, Frank, Mrs Pegler, and Eleanor. funeral Sunday at 2 pm under Post Interment. He was a Mason, Knights of Pythias member, and longtime Wooster resident.
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