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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1906
Page
7
An advertisement promotes Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as a safe non addictive remedy for headache and nervous spells. It claims no opium or narcotics, eases tired brain nerves, and offers a money back guarantee if the first package does not benefit. 35 doses cost 25 cents.
Local committee moves to pick primary date as E. S. Wertz stands as sole clear Wertz supporter for Congress in Wayne County. Rumors swirl of Jacksonian challengers and a possible Adair bid, though he denies running. Wertz appears poised for a clear Run in Wayne County while facing opposition in other counties and potential rivals.
On March first, 1908, a quiet gathering at Joseph Gault’s Wooster home marked his eightieth birthday. Seventeen neighbors and friends attended with family including his brother, sister, and spouses. Ministers from the host’s church joined in thanks, prayers, and a bountiful dinner, with a letter from a son in the West read aloud by Rev DuBois, followed by remarks on life’s privilege and welfare before the group departed.
At a Saturday meeting creditors authorized R. W Fonck as trustee to sell the plant privately. The property is appraised at 20,268 dollars and includes all machinery and land, about 10 acres of shale.
The sale of two carloads of horses and a carload of mules by W. P. Saycer at Luce Arm strong stables drew a large crowd. Bidding was lively at times and buyers paid very fair prices for the lots.
Wooster’s local option election ended with a 114 vote dry majority from a total of 1578 ballots. Ward results showed dries leading in all but the wet Fourth Ward, triggering afterglow celebrations among supporters and a cautious tone for liquor trade workers planning to adjust within the 30 day grace period.
A major fire struck the France property on South Walnut Street, destroying the barn and storage, with total loss for Mr France who had no insurance. Firefighters battled the blaze amid freezing weather, while a hospital report notes a separate fire at Saal’s grocery over East Liberty Street and a carriage accident involving a fire apparatus later in the shift. An investigation by Fire Marshal Hy Davis will follow.
The Board of Public Service held a Thursday meeting to discuss water supply and land for water works. An offer from Smith & Schott Co. for land near the plant was rejected as too high. A second land offer was received but not acted on. Lighting at various city locations was considered, with plans to place several lights. Meetings to be held on the last nights of each month were arranged.
Fragmentary text notes activities on Saturdays or Sundays for the purpose of passing on and paying bills. Limited context leaves unclear authority, dates, or precise actions involved.
Real estate agent E. 3. Landes reports sales of several farms and properties including the J. C. Cumberland Jerorim Wayne township, the Mrs. Welker property on High street, and the Walter Enfield property on West Larwill street. Now is the time to list your farms and properties for sale.
An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as cleansing the system and building up health. It urges taking Kodol Dyspepsia Cure after meals to ease indigestion and prevent habit formation. The copy emphasizes stomach comfort and notes availability at druggists.
Harry Glick arrested Wednesday evening on suspicion of burning J B Frapage's barn faced a preliminary hearing in Mayor Van Nest's court Friday morning. Glick refused a mayoral hearing, preferred a jury trial, and was bound over and taken to jail with Chief Leiner.
The Modern Woodmen held a meeting last week approving several pew applications. A neighbor from Shreveport, now a resident of Wester, was admitted by card. Interest remains high after the February and an April initiation is planned. Talks about paying for a hall, gymnasium, baths, and a modern clubhouse to attract members and aid the lodge.
Wousterites marked Saint Patrick’s Day amid local option election thoughts. Green displays were modest this year as storekeepers held back on festive adornment. Shamrock bits appeared around town honoring the patron saint. Spring delays and other factors kept celebrations subdued.
The funeral will be held at 1:80 Saturday from the home of his brother in law Phil Horn on South Bever street. Interment follows at Wooster cemetery. The body arrives tonight in charge of Mrs Lake, Joseph Lake, the son, John Woon and wife, and Wayne Junes.
Virginia St Evansville Indiana resident B Spiegel reports long illness with kidney and bladder troubles spanning over five years. She endured severe pain and fatigue, consulted eight physicians, and says Curéesras Tage helped her recover and regain ability to work.
An old time advertisement promotes Dr King s New Life Pills as a cure for constipation indigestion and stomach liver and bowel trouble. The copy claims the pills regulate these organs without pain or discomfort and cites headaches as averted benefits.
Pure I e certain if you take Hood's Sarsaparilla. This great medicine cures pimples boils and skin diseases appearing in all seasons. It treats scrofula salt rheum eczema and dyspepsia. The tablet form preserves the curative ingredients minus alcohol. Hood Up Lowell Mass.
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