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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1899

Page

3

Woman Credits Lydia E Pinkham’s Compound For Healing

A testimonial from Mrs E E Kun of Gersiano Ohio praises Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for eight years of suffering with falling of the womb. She reports relief enabling full daily work and lasting gratitude. Another note from a Mrs Sugars of Gun Marsa mentions benefit from taking eight bottles and other products.

Etter Pinkham Pincham Lydis KE Mars E. E. Kuun Gersiano Oxio

Wooster Daily Notes of Local Happenings and Auctions

Saturday's items report school closing festivities with a pupil presented chair, local band plans a holiday ball, a visiting orchestra to provide music, and several market and land sales. Notices include land sales by Sheriff J.S. McCoy, local court and public notices, theater and social plans, church services, and a wave of personal updates from Wooster and nearby towns.

B. G. Gill O. D Elmer Fonk Harriet A. Funk Indianapolis T. O. Daibler Luba Mos Rtouvison Bicyrus J. S McCoy R. Mowery Parvin Kyland Wm. Brandt H. Mowery Wooster Commandery Keignts

Electric Bitters Save Philadelphia Man From Death

John Oliver of Philadelphia narrates a near fatal ailment cured by Electric Bitters after three physicians gave him up. A friend suggested the remedy, and one bottle sparked quick improvement. He completed a three week course and credits the medicine with saving his life. Laubach and Boyd's Drug Store advertises the tonic at 50 cents with a guarantee.

John Oliver Philadelphia Laubach & Boyd's

McClure Store Announces Annual Reduction Sale

The McClure Store and House Furnishing Store in Wooster advertises a yearly reduction sale featuring lamps jardinières and fine china. The notice highlights discounted items across home decor and tableware.

Jardinieres McClure Wooster

Tenoleum cleans shelves at Harpin & Co near Court House

Announcement notes housecleaning items from Harpin & Co near the Court House with Tenoleum for kitchens baths and doors. It mentions a move from the west side of the Square to the Bryson room near Craighead's on April 16 and references repairs and a local jeweler.

Harpin & Co.'s Court House Bryson Room Craighead’s W. H. Jeweler

Cork floor covering ad by Harding and Co

A cork floor covering is offered as a durable, cost effective alternative to cloth flooring. Advertises long wear and suitable for kitchen bathroom and hall use. Harding and Co, agents, deliver to Court House area.

Harding & Co Court House

Harding & Co Paints Adjacent to Court House

For house use, for inside use, for painting buggies, chairs, and all styles of stain for woodwork. Harding & Co., next to Court House.

Harding & Co Court House

Shreve Photo Gallery Sets Saturday Hours

The Shreve Photo Gallery will be open every Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with F. J. Reid in charge, changing from the previous open all day Saturday policy, as noted in the local notice.

Shreve F. J. Reid. Dawson Woaoater-Shreve, U

Wooster University seeks president candidate Palmer named

Special to the Republic Evening dispatch from Wooster Ohio reports the Board of Trustees committee meeting at the Crittenden Hotel naming Rev Samuel Palmer pastor of Broad Street Presbyterian Church as candidate for Wooster University president. A committee will interview Dr Palmer about acceptance. Palmer, a Wooster graduate, and his wife Delta Mae Palmer, were mentioned with support. The Singing Evangelist appears at the Christian Church this week.

Denver Gal Violetta Barrett East Liberty P Dunlap Florense Glenville Dunlap Johanna Yiengling Cleveland Jobo Ctapes J. A. “Chock David Thompson Fredericksburg Nebchiaska California A. Idilis Jec. MeJlarran Columbus Woostern University Wooster University Mra Ale E. Power Song of Wooster Woostar Col Palmar Satouel Palmer Alao Migs Delta Md Movewortia

Pleasant social events surprise at Neowerys home

Pleasant social events report a surprise at Mr Na theoeal Mowerys Madison Hill house on Monday for his 62nd birthday with children and grandchildren present. A separate party for Miss Zella Lawrence at her home on West Larwell Street Friday evening ended with refreshments at 10 o'clock and a crowd of young folks including Mildred Feller Dora Lvere Laura Sigier Dora Switer Ollig Swier Mary Sigier Addie Rhodes Zolla Geetz Lula Lawrence Leota pvers Leta sobter Vers Levera ale Lawrence Mary Law reoge Letra Mart Ida and Zolla Lawrence attended.

Natheoeal Mowery Madison Hill Deean Jule Ketstir Belbas Tolks Zella Lawrence West Larwill Street Aller Mildred Feller Dora [L Vere Laura Sigier Dora Switer Ollig Swier Mary Sigier Addie Rhodes Zolla Geetz Lula Lawrence Leota Pvers Lata Sobter Vers Levera Ale Lawence Mary Lawreoge Letra Mart Zolla Lawrence

Trial of McCullunge v Armstrong Opens April 4

From Tuesday's Daily the Court of Common Pleas hears the case McCullunge et al v Armstrong et al. The petit jury has been summoned to appear Thursday April 4 for the start of the criminal hearing. The first defendant Jos He II is under indictment for shooting with intent to kill.

Armstrong Petit Jardrs Egen Jos He II

Postal rate notice causes delays in overseas mail

Superintendent Brooks warns that many letters to England are not delivered because postage is paid per letter on only half the amount, with a 6 cent per half ounce or fraction charge for foreign mail. Non prepaid letters must pay the deficiency or be undelivered, except letters to soldiers and specific territories exempt from the 6 cent rate.

N. M. Brooks Avery England U.s Vilhang

Millersburg Telephone War Over Franchise Aboard

In Millersburg a heated dispute arises over the Farmers and Merchants Telephone Co seeking a franchise. The rival Millersburg Telephone Co has offered concessions on telephones in dwellings. The ordinance committee will decide next Monday night. The U S Civil Service Commission invites applications for 1286 subinspector posts for Navy works at Falls River and Michigan Co in Cuyahoga Falls Ohio. Six exams will be given. grading hinges on age experience and intelligence. physicals not required. Applications available from the Civil Service Commission Washington DC.

Millersburg Farmers’ and ‘Merchants’ Telephone Co Milteraburg Telephone Co Pew Company United States Ci «Service Commission Navy Falls River and Magicina Co Cuyahoga Falls Ohio Civil Service Commission Washington, D.C

Celery King Helps a Nervous Child Recover Strength

Mrs Lucy McNulf of Walley Pennsylvania reports her daughter’s nerves improving after using Celery King for nerves stomach liver and kidneys. The remedy is sold in 2c and 50c packages by W A Wilson and listed county agents across several towns.

Lucy McNulf Walley W. A. Wilson Wooster H. Campbell Congress W. B. Overs Chleyville W. D. Frink & Co Lsting W. S. Sellers I. J. Bopnett & Co Shrevé W. H Winkler Apple Creek J. H. Owing Fredericksburg J. E. Semonin Koc Jno Holak West Lebanon R.J. Stuson Dalton D. Wenger Burton City Jr. Pfunder & Co Marshallyi

Sessora Election Notice For County Auditors Meeting

County notice announces spring election of officers for the town Wooster in 1888. The county auditor A B Peckinfaugh schedules a meeting on Monday April 10 at 10 o clock, requiring assessors to appear with township or city clerk certificates.

Booes Lodi Wooster Sousa Orfville Henry Plasterer Connory Bovez Sessora Offirs N

Wooster Electric Railway Claim Promises Fast Start

A Wooster electric rail line from Cleveland to Wooster is touted as a paying venture. Alginzt Cunningham, now with the company, says work will begin soon, citing backers from the Cleveland Medina and Southern Electric Railway. Rights of way were obtained two years ago, but original deeds from Wooster to Medina County line are missing and being resecured.

Wooster Cleveland Alginzt Cunningham Cleveland, Medion & Southern Electric Railway Cugningham Medina County Peckippaugh Cabpingham

Funeral Ship Arrives With War Dead List

The Roumania was expected in New York with a cargo of fallen soldiers. The 8th Ohio dead include Corp. Wm B Knowles Co K Alance Harry Hague Co H Shreve Leonard L Welker Co H Shreve Amos W Simpson Co M Mansfield Edward J Wingerter Co I Canton Arthur Nelson Co B Akron Charles O Kiplinger Co A Bugyrun Charles P Miller Co C Phi William K Adams Co H S reveserg Charles Twoman Co 4 Buoytah George Coleman Co M Mansfeld Corp Obas E Turner Co L Canton 18 identified, 11 bodies remain to be brought later. Dr Hard said government authorities in New York have explicit directions for disposition of the caskets.

Charles Twoman Buoytah George Coleman

Y M C A DIRECTORS ELECTED AT ONAL MEETING

The Onal meeting of the temporary Organization to establish the permanent Y M C A was held in the reformed church Monday evening. Committees reported and were discharged. Location favored either the Id club house property or the third office of the Dow ning Dreck. Board of Directors elected: One year Jacob Frick F J Heim Rev Jos Baker Dr H A Hart Charles Laper. Two years Wm Annat H F Crow Grant Myers J Schultz Rev T W Bellingham. Three years L D Grataneans L C Lawrence H B Swartz W S E Netkirk S G Gull.

Y.M.C. A Hern Id Club Downing Dreck Jacob Frick F. J. Heim Jos. Baker H. A. Hart Charles Laper Wm Annat H.F. Crow Grant Myers J. & Schultz Rey T. W. Bellingham L. D. Grataneans L. C. Lawrence H. B. Swartz E Netkirk G. Gull

Valley College marks closing day with praise for teacher

On the last Thursday of May 38 Valley College held its closing day. Parents filled the room with baskets and a fine picnic dinner prepared by District No 5. After a program the students presented teacher Gill with a study chair and he thanked them warmly. About 120 attended including several from four districts.

Valley College Gill Eqail Zaal 4 Distinee. Com

Mixed Marriage Listings From Wooster Area

A string of names shows pairs from Wooster, Akron, Orrville, and surrounding towns. Ellsworth Howeell and Minnie Rii. Conrad Ripple and Henrietta Ferrer. Constant Markle and Pleasant Ann Young. Oliver Mack and Fiorence McIntyre. John Alexander Miller and Emma Carne. Harry Sapiee and Ian Mey. David A Book and Iva Martelle Barnes. Geo. W. Rehm and Abbie Fry. Royal Willem and Mary Jane Jenoogs. John G. DeMiller and Jennie Miller. Frederick Mele and Gertie Jacobs.

Ellsworth Howeell Akron Minnie Rii Wooster Conrad Ripple Westfield Henrietta Ferrer Constant Markle Pleasant Ann Young Oliver Mack Fiorence McIntyre John Alexander Miller Vincennes Ind Emma Carne Orrville Harry M. Sapiee Grafton Ps Mies Ian A. Méy David A. Book Iva Martelle Barnes Geo. W. Rehm Burton City Abbie Fry Royal Willem Canton Mary Jane Jenoogs M Fredericksburg John G. DeMiller Jennie Miller Shreya Frederick Mele Gertie Jacobs

Mrs Dysart and daughter to reside in Wooster

Mrs Jane Dysart and her daughter Caroline will again make their home in Wooster. The mother has been living away with her sister Mia Brown of Mansfield, while Caroline has stayed with relatives in New Athens, Ohio.

Jane Dysart Caroline Wooster Mia

Fine Wooster photograph on display at Rich and Bloughs

Dawson the photographer showcases a striking Wooster scene from the University, highlighting the city’s natural beauty. The rest of the text discusses medical quackery and dubious claims about cures for consumption, mentioning Dosine and Golden Medical Shae in a jumbled, unreliable passage.

Dawson Rich & Blough’s Wooster

Mansfield Presbytery Meeting in Wooster

Mansfield Presbytery to hold a meeting in Wooster on Tuesday April 4. Opening sermon by Sev J McArea of Avondale. Evening conference led by Kav J A Campbell D D covers vows and obligations to God including time means and endowments with talks by Rev J W Martin Rev J T Caldwell and Rev F OD Findler followed by general discussion.

Menasfeld Wooster Sev H. J. McArea Avondale Kav J A. Campbell J W. Martin J. T Caldwell F OD. Findler

Hood's Pills Claim Wide Health Benefits

An advertisement extols Hood's Pills as a reliable vegetable cathartic that strengthens the nerves and stomach, purifies the blood, and invigorates the whole system. It presents Hood's Pills as a thorough, dependable remedy for general health and vitality.

Hood

Akron Seaton Journal reports officers consider resigning amid dispute

In Wednusday’s Akron Seaton Journal, Capt H O Feederis meets visiting officers at the Rogers House over a rift between the Colonel and Capt Feederle. The meeting stays friendly as Feederle describes Co B conditions and reasons for resignations. A new company may form if troubles persist. discussion touches on the local photography incident and property at the Rogers House.

Akron Seaton Journal Akron H. O. Feederis Feederle

Allen's Foot-Ease Ad Promises Relief for Tired Feet

An old fashioned ad touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder for tired aching feet. It claims 8 tiny feet or 95c packages ease soreness from marching or standing and prevents blisters. Over 10 000 testimonials reportedly endorse the product. Free sample offer announced from Andres Allen, Olfsted LeRov NY.

Army of Navy Allen Sellie Andres Allen Olfsted LeRov N.Y

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