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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1906
Page
7
An advertisement extols Dr Miles Nervine as nerve food and medicine to restore vitality tired nerves and restless nights. It cites a testimonial from Mrs. Kolb of Evansville and urges readers to buy from their druggist with a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails.
Pattison remains ill in Wooster delaying expected state appointments to posts such as State Fire Marshal and penitentiary chaplain. Politicians fear appointments will be governor-made rather than chosen by lawmakers, with physicians’ bulletins awaited before any decision. Some expect a move next week, sparking anticipated political shifts toward Columbus.
Wm. V. Marsh of Canton opened the local option election at City Opera House Friday evening. He spoke against organizations opposing liberty and showed lantern slides of American symbols. He warned that drink saps national life and urged a dry vote next Friday.
Freeland Howe Jr a chemist and bacteriologist representing Pittsburg Filter Manufacturing Co visited Wooster to talk with John Nolle and Steve E B Smith about installing a water filtering plant. He claimed a filter could be installed for not more than 10000 dollars, capable of removing 7 percent impurities, with total removal stated as 99 percent though contract for 7 percent. Discussion noted costs include pump and power equipment estimated at 10000 to 12000 dollars.
Probate court entries list Wl John Brown Banaghoran township and Dorate Brown estates with $500 bonds. Ross W Frnck named administrator with will annexed. Maria Cockrell guardian for Roy S Elsie M Nellie G Cockrell. George Searight and Leonard K Bowman probates filed. Flora D Grill administratrix. David Grill fourth account hearing April 6. J F Kelmer administrator of Mary Ault. Adam Royer executor Levi Benner. Hirst account for Edna Elizabeth Lee. Emily J Alexander legacy bond $2000. Private sale allowance approved.
Frank E Miller of East Tooth Street filed for divorce from Susan F Miller claiming they married December 6 1899 and have no children He alleges she kept company with others spent earnings on dissipations loaned money never returned failed to perform household duties refused marital duties and behaved with extreme cruelty including hate and threats Attorneys Maclarran and Jones represent Mr Miller.
Superfaundnt Fisher of the Water Works repaired a six inch main on Spruce street Friday after it let go earlier in the day. The spurting leak required prompt attention.
An old advertisement promises relief for skin itching including piles and eczema. It says scratching worsens the itch and claims Dean's Ointment cures the condition and is available at all drug stores.
Evansville resident Chas E Bixler and Laubach Boyd report long kidney and bladder illness. After doctors failed, Foley's Kidney Cure allegedly brought great relief and full recovery after two bottles, ending years of suffering and work loss.
A near capacity audience heard the Oratorio Chorus under Prof J Lawrenc Erb perform Haydn s The Creation with soloists Miss Lillian Miller Edwin H Doneglass A R Barrington Miss Foltz and Mr Plumer. Encores were demanded and granted as the chorus demonstrated drill and sacred song devotion.
In Common Pleas the jury found for Twentieth Century Furnace and Ventilating Co. against Dr. J W Lehr for 264 claimed due on a furnace. Jury set the sum at 150. Later, W H Leversoe and William Rédett sued for 125 claimed on a contract A D Metz noted in proceedings.
A judgment against the Cleveland and Southwestern Tractin Co for causing Nathaniel Mowery’s death was satisfied with costs on Friday. The total payment amounted to $1911.25. The notice includes advertising for various patent medicines and remedies popular at the time.
Graduate Manager W Ho Wilson of Wooster University describes new conference rules adopted by Ohio colleges. Students must reach sophomore year and endure one year in school before intercollegiate play, limiting participation to three years and ending the prospect of joining solely for athletics. A proposal to abolish football was defeated. Rules take effect next fall.
The article notes no league until June as Wooster plans spring practices and recruiting. It highlights St John becoming athletic director and attending Chautauqua school for a football instruction role, plus discussions on early league organization, subscription drives, and nearby towns potentially getting ahead. It also includes ads for Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Dr Shoop’s Cough Cure.
A long promotional piece extols Dr Pierce's Discovery and Favorite Prescription as safe, alcohol free, and made from vegetable ingredients. It cites endorsements from numerous physicians, claims superiority over concealed formulations, and urges readers to request free literature and consult the Invalids’ Hospital in Buffalo. It also advertises related products and a medical advisory book.
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