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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1906
Page
2
Laubach & Boyd advertise Hyomel for catarrh with a money back guarantee. The offer claims a no stomach dosing inhaler treatment cures the worst case in Wooster at no cost if it fails, priced at 1 50 cents for extra bottles. The text urges readers to accept the public offer and notes a March 22 date.
Streetcar and limited service details list departures from Public Square Cleve for Wooster Creston Berea and nearby towns with multiple daily times. Direct connections serve Oberlin Wellington Berlin Heights and more. Theatre car runs to Wooster Saturdays. Wooster Limiteds at evening hours.
A report from near Smithville notes a Friday evening entertainment at WIV Te Peakirk on East Bow man street with games and light refreshments. Items include April meetings of Wayne Township Housekeepers' Club with Mrs Heim and program topics on gardening culture and home life. Alpha Tau Omega dinner at Liberty and Market featured progressive tables, elaborate menu, and Alcock's mandolin, plus visiting Miss Meldrum. Progressive Partners and Mutual Improvement clubs plan a Joint meeting at the Children’s Home on March 29 with noted speakers and student music. A surprise party honored Mrs G W Franks and Ellis Franks with a large guest list and festive games. Miss Bill Lee engaged to Rev George D Booth of Monroe. wedding set for June 27 at First Presbyterian Monroe church. Miss Lee is a Wooster native with a conservatory background and music directing career.
The Ludus Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church met at Myre Musselman’s East Bowman home, addressing Indians in the West. A guest talk by Mr. Kellup of Muskogee was praised, and clothing donations were arranged for Mary Rose’s Brown home. A social hour and supper followed. The First Presbyterian Home and Foreign Missionary Society met at Mrs. J A Stall’s home with devotional, Africa talk, and the Lord’s Money discussion, plus treasurer and secretary reports.
Old Wooster residents recall the March 21 1874 blaze that consumed Arcademe Hall, once located where the Fredrick dry goods building stands. Ruth Kistler, living near Wooster, sat by a kitchen stove to warm herself and suffered severe burns but is expected to recover in a few days.
Mrs Nina Edwards formerly Challen of Toledo and Wooster man James Edwards were granted a divorce on desertion grounds by Judge Barter in Canton Ohio. The case was postponed briefly for lack of sufficient testimony on the circumstances. She and Edwards wed two years ago after meeting during vaudeville at the Garden Theatre. He left two honors after their marriage.
A new up to date shoe shining stand will be built on the Square. The covered stand is under construction and the proprietor hopes to be ready for customers soon.
The Toledo Blade cites Judge Parker urging southern Democrats to take charge and back a president from the east. Fragmentary phraseology mentions Grace and Lanbach Boyd with garbled notes, reflecting a noisy editorial page or diary-like chatter.
The Enquirer reports that Senator Lamb rejected three Appointees to the Wooster Experiment Station Board of Control, influenced by Senator Van Over who opposed Thorne. Van Over denies targeting Thorne and says the institution should be led by farmers not politicians amid a tense political clash.
The University baseball squad returns to practice after spring break with indoor sessions planned if outdoor fields are not ready. Candidates for captain, catcher, shortstop, and infield positions are named, with emphasis on hard work and early-season scheduling. Trolley League attention is low. Wooster fans remain hopeful as J Wilson recovers.
Pension notices list multiple veterans and widows with monthly allowances. Joseph C. Blackwood of Orrville Co A 120th O V L receives 12 dollars per month starting January 22, 1406. Eshe Smith of Overton Co 18th QO VL receives 17 dollars per month from January 17, 1906. Altan Hart Congres, widow of George M Hart, Co E and Ohio Val Heavy Artillery receives 8 dollars per month from July 8, 1906. John W Jackson Congress Co M 224 C Y Infantry receives 12 dollars per month from January 17, 1906. William Otto, Burbank Co A 14% Pa 1, receives 27 dollars per month from February 12, 1906.
Mrs. Mary Moore wife of John Moore died at her home in Maryland after a long illness. She had lived in Moorland County all her life and was married to John Moore for over 60 years. They had three sons and were well known in the county.
Mary Rebeman petitions COMMON PLEAS COURT for partition against Nancy J. Greeley and others over a one sixth interest in Mercy G. Ford's estate. The property includes a farm in Congress township and multiple lots in West Salem. Keeler & Keeler represent the plaintiff.
Nature warns Wooster readers through kidney symptoms. The ad cites urine changes, sediment, frequent scanty passages, and pain as signs to seek relief with Doan’s Kidney Pills. Testimony from locals notes relief, with agent listings and price, plus endorsements for other remedies from Foley’s Hone y and Cough products.
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