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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1906
Page
3
An old advertisement urges stocking Tonsiline for sore throat to prevent serious illnesses like tonsillitis quinsy croup or diphtheria. It touts one dose offering relief and a few doses curing, priced 60 cents, from The Tonsiline Co Canton Ohio.
Wooster Nursery Wooster Ohio advertises many seed varieties with pint and quart prices and orders by mail. It highlights Old and new beans tomatoes cucumbers lettuce peppers corn melons onions and flowers with various seed packet prices and incentives for bulk orders and free gifts for combined orders. It urges readers to send money orders or silver and promises a free seed packet or gift with large orders.
The new United Spanish War Camp Wayne No 51 organized with thirty members and elected officers including Commander Frank C. Gerlach and Senior Vice Commander W E Barnard. A special March 19 enrollment meeting was set to admit charter members while many names were mustered in. The group plans monthly meetings on the first Monday and vows active recruiting as interest grows among veterans.
March report describes Clare Taylor being accidentally shot while a shooting incident occurred during a farm dispute. The farmer and his sons, armed, repelled a break in as shots were fired. Mrs Sparr assists her aunt Mrs Clyde Kimber as they plan to live near Reedsburg. Ishees of the Methsbst church prepare two worded comforts and wait. Jen Franksio contemplates a move to Cres ta to buy a grocery store.
Coroner Zaring will probe the cause of W. D. Manson’s death last Saturday night on the way to work at the Mills brook coal shutes. A circulating story claims criminal carelessness led to the fatal accident, suggesting the handcar was driven at high speed and Manson was urged to board against rules. Coroner Zaring and others deem an official inquiry warranted.
In Millerburg C March 10 the better part of the third floor of the hotel owned by Joe Jones formerly of Wooster burned early Saturday. Fire is thought caused by defective electric light wires with only slight blaze in the hotel area.
Michigan Agricultural Station director C D Smith toured the Wooster station grounds before the Dairy men’s convention. Rev E E Neikirk presided opening, praising state Ananias clubs while President Nichols of the state association joked about liars cluts and the head of the Liars club. Senator Lake F Jones shared a far fetched tale about a $15000 New York draft decades old.
On examination day Wednesday teachers and directors of several schools met near No 1 east of the city. James Taggart funded the exam and praised W W Dunham and his pupils for their thorough work over three years. Upcoming exams at No 2 by Mr Sharp and at No 5 by Mr Wice were announced. all township teachers and directors are to attend.
In Columbus, a quarrel at the Country Club pits Lieutenant Gilmore against C D Firestone over inviting Captain Taggart to a club dance. Firestone disputes War Secretary Taft findings and claims the secretary was misled. He says he did his duty and asks the matter be dropped.
A garbled letter complains about a filter editor and a $10,000 filter, asks how long renewal takes, and laments state officials and professors imposing on residents. It references Killbuck and Holes county, with unclear notes on seepage and underground neighbors.
A flurry of social events filled Wooster area life with late February and early March gatherings. Public and private parties featured Rathbone sisters, anniversary celebrations at Fisher residence, and a hard times carnival with masked acts and prize judging. Church and women’s groups held meetings with lectures, musical performances, and social hours, highlighting community ties and local personalities.
Funeral services were held for Miss Mina Loney Barrett, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Barrett of East North Street. The little girl died after a long illness diagnosed by physicians. Relatives and friends express deep sympathy for the widowed mother, brother, and sisters as they mourn the loss of a cherished child and sister. Reverend TD Row officiated, with a quartet providing music. Pallbearers included Earl Derr and Ralph Plumer among others.
Toe Wooster Hardware and partner firms announce Advertising and Bargain Days for April starting with a long standing catalog push. The Santa page features names like John Tholtz Alrair F Coaster and Wel&er AG Caristy, urging readers to watch Ads and send in a latch string while mentioning this paper.
The Board of Elections met on Saturday and awarded the ballot printing contract to Clapper Printing Co. for eight books at a total price of $2. The decision confirms Clapper will print the Wooster Joyal option eleviter ballots.
A garbled OCR snippet references a road from Ashland to Mansfield via Lorain and Wooster. Mentions old A. and W. line, Joseph Ramey, and connections to nearby cities including Ashland and Isis or Susuo, with extension plans toward Wooster.
In Atlanta on March 10 Mra Edward M Standifer, 25, shot and killed her sister Misa Chappell Whisenaul, 18, alleging jealousy over her husband’s attentions. The shooting occurred at Miss Whisenant’s home after words passed in a sleep room. she died within half an hour.
Delegates from Germany and France at the Moroc conference hint at compromise on long deadlocked points. Germany offers two shares to French loan subscribers instead of one while France sticks to four shares, seeking police concessions in return.
An OCR fragment references Foley's preparations claiming to cure coughs and colds quickly without opiates. It appears as an old advertisement style line about a remedy safe and effective, mentioning product names and generic claims.
Fragmented report outlines murder charges against multiple defendants including Steunenberg. Indictment mentions confessions by Harry Drehort and a CPIM link. Separate items cover Cornell Penn Columbia debating a street railway ownership issue across New York Philadelphia and Ithaca.
Samuel Shocksy of Ada made a desperate attempt to commit death by own action using an attackable tight wire. Warnings sent to the police saved him. Shockey had attempted self destruction more often than any other magic, though twelvefeely successful, he has always been saved.
An Ohio man from Wooster named T McAnany testifies to Doan's Kidney Pills curing backache and deranged kidneys after trying plasters and other medicines. He notes recurrent relief over six years and endorses the product for kidney complaints. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. price 59 cents.
An Albany patient testimonial extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for locomotor ataxia and related nervous diseases. The narrative alleges dramatic improvements after six boxes, with restored mobility, strength, and daily work capability. The ad claims nationwide physician endorsement and guarantees. pills priced at 60 cents per box, 3 boxes for $1.80, with postpaid delivery.
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