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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1907
Page
4
Attorneys for the board of trade move to strike the Pococks answer as a sham in the Slaea works case before Judge Bescon in Cleveland. The motion is set for later in the week or within the next few weeks as proceedings continue.
Public sale notice for six horses including two 13 year old mares and a four year old gelding. One 11 year old horse costs five percent commission. Sale location is 5 miles north of town. Seller: J A Gau. Contact number 233843.
A long piece extols Peruna as the remedy for la grippe or grip, claiming it prevents systemic catarrh and aids recovery. Testimonies from Robt L Madison and others praise Peruna for curing grip and nasal catarrh, with mentions of dosing during acute stages and aftercare.
A Columbus dispatch reports that W. A. Ashbi, elected from this district to Congress in the fall, resigned as representative from Licking County on Monday and immediately left for Washington to assume his duties.
Wayne County Agricultural Society officers approve a Home Coming Week during September 9 with a monster canvas pavilion for speaking events on the fair grounds. A committee led by Judge J. McClarran Georges Kettler John Hoffman and Prof H Dickason will handle advertising and arrangements to invite Wayne Countians living away to return for the reunion. Free letterheads and envelopes will be provided to spread word and solicit absentees to attend.
W P Snyder, who has secured control of the Armstrong sale, will inaugurate his ownership on March 14 with a monster sale of horses. Posters promise 150 to 175 head, including marketable horses, feeders, chunks, and all purpose animals. A very large crowd is expected, with buyers from several eastern cities anticipated.
The commissioners paid various county expenses including bridge plank to Wm Shifferly for 73.63, road work to B EF Mower, printing fees to Ohio Paint & Varnish Co and Wooster Republican, jail brick to Andrews Suter, county office supplies to M L Bachwalter, burial costs for indigent soldiers to G W Littall and Stansbury & Naftzger, tax corrections to David R Martin and Jacob Rehm, postage to W B Bryson, sheriff supplies from Barrett Bros, plumbing at county jail by McClure & Co, probate records by Smith Premier & Co and Lanning Co, law book for the probate judge, and coroner Zar ing on the body of A L Rapp.
Harvey Clark who has led the bowling alleys resigns and will rest until next Tuesday. Furbey Alcock will fill Clark’s post this week and then accompany him to Birmingham as Clark departs for the trip.
Dr Corbett, a 72 year old Presbyterian missionary famed for 43 years of service, departs tonight from his city for Chicago en route to San Francisco on a lifelong mission. He vows to spend his remaining years spreading God's word in distant lands and did not expect to return to his homeland soon. He was elected moderator of the General Assembly at the last meeting. Mrs Corbett will not accompany him to China at this time.
A report from Tuesday states Arden Kinney three, son of Dr J J Kinney, had a peanut removed from his windpipe in a medical operation. The boy, though weak, is not out of danger and is under care by his family and doctors. Walton Kinney and Lotty Humphrey traveled to Cleveland on the morning car for reasons connected with the Kinney family.
Chief Kingsley laments dog tagging delays under a new law while a sheriff and deputies test a jailhouse penny box scheme to fund charity. Courtroom scenes show uniforms and a murder trial drawing a father and mother observer as a trial unfolds with community chatter and local anecdotes.
The W C T U will hold a Wednesday afternoon meeting at 2 30 in the Baptist church on the topic Year Without Saloons The discussion will cover effects on the home business interests churches and city growth A membership contest result will be announced new members welcomed and dues collected Public is invited to attend
George Lang, residing near Pearls Park, reported an injury affecting her back during a week long event. Local authorities note the incident occurred in the park area and medical care was provided on site.
The Worcester Manafield electric road held two meetings with the latest session starting after 2 45. Before the gathering David Collier of Pifimpton said new directors would likely join the board and the road would be built this coming summer.
Society notes report the Classics club change from three weeks hence to next Saturday March 9 with a meeting featuring Miss Edith Yoécum and plans for an April play at a member’s home. Also mentions a wedding of Mica Josepphine Cook of Mansfeld to Mr Watters of Bozeman Montana and various campus social events including a Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority party and a Kings Daughters gathering with program items and refreshments.
Obituary notices report the funeral of Albert Snyder in Fredericksburg after his death in Akron. The message from Wooster notes the death of Jane Romney Totten in Chicago, sister of Major Totten and a prominent county citizen. Also reported are the death of an infant child east of Shreve and the passing of Mrs. Satan Reety near Shreve, with surviving relatives including a daughter, and Mrs Reedy aged 70. The deceased was known in the city as sister to Jack Lightes.
Superintendent James Fisher announced on Monday that the examination of taps in different houses will aim to equalize charges. He noted some locations require reductions while others need increases, and expressed confidence that Kilwine’s vast resources will aid the effort.
A. L. Zook of West Liberty Street Wooster Ohio invites participation in a squash seed contest offering Golden Beauty Prize Squashes. Interested buyers can order seeds, leave name and address or mail a two cent stamp for those unable to attend the piano store. Some seeds remain with prizes listed on packages.
Advert describes rail rates and services by B. & C. and Washington Baltimore & Ohio routes. Highlights include liberal transfer privileges, through sleepers, vestibule trains, and lowest fare arrangements. Mentions special Pullman train excursion and teachers’ Easter travel from 7 ie to Washington D C with details unclear.
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