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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1905

Page

6

Doan's Kidney Pills Backed By Wooster User

A Wooster resident testifies after eight years of kidney pain and backache that Doan's Kidney Pills from Zimmetman Co proved effective. She reports hip and left side pain easing and complete relief after use, noting frequent prior need for relief. The ad names Milburn Co Buffalo and street address for orders.

Wooster Mturder Barlder Mealavenue Faye Dean Zimwetman & Co Cale Booster Milburn Buffalo New York Vole Doan'e

Ohio talk over regulation and district convention details

In Marysville on April 28 a Democratic convention for the Thirteenth district will meet with Governor Warren as temporary chair. Kenton’s A M Rtee will oversee proceedings as part of a broader talk on political regulation and district concerns amid speculation on local leadership. The report notes a long list of figures and events surrounding the convention and regional politics.

Marysville O Thea Tepublican Stellal Warren GG Atcha Marien Kenton Paetel Ho Heliefor

Card of Thanks for Burial Attendance and Support

Weothh Guo expresses gratitude for support and attendance at the recent burial. The note thanks family and friends, mentions sorrow and appreciation, and acknowledges assistance during the difficult time. The message closes with a warm thanks to all who offered sympathy and help.

Boyish summer hints mix with city gossip in ragged piece

The item blends humorous notes on children’s summer habits with city chatter. It mentions boys swimming, golf, and green apples, plus theater disturbances, local feuds, and a curious anecdote about cigars and city officials, all styled in a fragmented late era voice.

Fragment from Barren shop sparks smoke and fear at land dispute

In a cluttered shop a sudden flare triggered fears of action by the Pennsylvania Company over Theodore Street land. Mr Flay and Mr Barden reacted with alarm while Mr Franks stopped smoking after a cigar was found to be cut off near a hidden firecracker.

John Long Benton Atay Williai J Bryan Clem Franks Mr . Franks Long H. A. Barden Mr. Hay Ayion Flay Pennsylvania Company Theodore Street Barden Franks

Progressive Farmers' Cleo Holds April Meeting at Orchard Grove

The Progressive Farmers' club met in April at Orchard Grove, Smithville, with Mr. and Mrs. Grady hosting. A large attendance enjoyed a dinner and an afternoon program featuring biographies by Miss Verda Davidson, papers by Mrs. Bowman on Women and Flowers and by Miss Stitt on Women as Wage Earners, a poem by Mrs. Lytle, a talk on Waste Land use by Gee Eberly, and discussion on feeding milk cows by Mr. Fowler. Rev. Littell closed with brief remarks.

Cleo Misa Luiy Stitt Eli Lytle Gee Eberly Fowler Bruce Rev. Littell

Local Option Petition on Hold Until Fall

A near source says there will be no local option petition or election efforts this season and that any action is deferred until fall. No signatures or campaign activity are planned in the near term, leaving the issue in limbo and unclear who will push it next.

Wooster Willie Electron Petitien

Van Nest Brothers Run Insurance and Pension Business

Local report notes that the Van Nest brothers will continue the insurance and pension services in Wooster. Mayor M M Van Nest and Charles Van Nest are to attend to both branches, with practice described as satisfactory.

Russrance BP. van Nest Wooster M M van Nest Charlkes van Nest van Newt Hiteself Brother Po van Nest Twe Sas

Funeral Held For Mrs Leslie Strister At Maple Grove

Large attendance of friends and magichera at funeral services for Mrs. Leslie Strister conducted by Irey J M Takheart of The Baptist Church ward. Deceased buried at Maple Grove cemetery. Pallbearers included Benjamin Strock George Strock and Eart Strock with cousins Bert Stauffer and Frank Elaworth.

Leslie Strister Irey JM Takhart Baptist Chiaroh Ward Maple Grove Benjamin Strook George Strock Trothers D. Strock Eart Strock Bert Stauffer Frank Elaworth

Pain Balm and Lemement Relief Claims

A collage of ad style notes promotes Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism with claims of quick and lasting relief. The text mentions Mrs. W. H. Liggett and a pharmacist notice, interspersed with references to other remedies like Hood's Sarsaparilla and Ely's Liquid Cream Balm for catarrh and cold symptoms.

Chamberlain W. H. Liggett Ely Ely Brothers Warren Street New York

Commissioned in Columbus April 20 for Lt Charles J Houser

Second Lieutenant Charles J Houser of Company C Eighth Regiment O N U Canton has been placed on duty by Adjutant General Critchfield after taking the oath of office. He was commissioned on April 17 and seated in rank from February 7, the date of his election.

Columbus Charles J Houser Eghth Regiment Canton Critchheld Tukys Bia

Wooster Plant Bid Delayed at Parkersburg Meeting

Creditors of the Wooster Preserving Co. met Saturday in the office of W F Kean re fers in bankruptcy to decide on a plan to dispose of the plant. An offer for the entire plant was discussed but not accepted. Adjournment was taken to Wednesday afternoon when bids may be withdrawn if not accepted. Trustee Jobo H Snyder will be instructed on Wednesday what to do, as competing buyers are reportedly considering the plant.

the Wooster Preserving Co W F Kean Jobo H Snyder

Library closed after trustees suspend reading room

The reading room and library near Figert jewelry store were closed Saturday by the board of trustees after being kept open for several days to return books. Librarian Mrs. McBride expressed regret at leaving the old rooms and praised the staff, volunteers, and the neighborhood children for years of service and support.

Oomo Board of Trustees Henry McBrite Charce

Wealthy Canton Bride Weds Divorced Minister in Private Ceremony

In Wooster Wayne County a high profile wedding linked bride Miss Mars Harter, Canton’s wealthiest yarn lady, to Dr Esselburn, a divorced minister who resigned his pastorate after his engagement. The ceremony occurred Wednesday at the bride’s mother Mrs Elizabeth Starter home, with later wedding trip announced.

Canton Tran Wooster Oat Waype Keg Rhiner E Eeselborn Vourta Easelborm Hae Mars Harter Otmother Moizabeth Hall Trfrats Lathberan Ehayeh Aarter Sia A Weber Lutheran Charts Unit Esselburn Cief Keselbarn Misa Harter

Propose to Amend Ohio Constitution on Taxation and Officers

Ohio General Assembly proposes two constitutional amendments. One would set election timing for state and county officers to even years and adjust term lengths for various offices. The second would tax property uniformly and remove tax exemptions for municipal bonds, allowing bonds to be issued and repaid with standardized rules. The measures were prepared by the General Assembly and certified by Secretary of State Lewis Claylin.

General Assembly State of Ohio Saelley Reni &E Supreme Court and Circus Common Pleas Court Board of Public Work Qrénun T Towstagt House of Representatives Geo Tl CrHam Senate

Shreve Happenings in Late April Visitors and Local Notes

Bert Huffman of Perryinville visited Shreve. Wayne county infirmary directors attended town. J D Barcus made a Mansfield trip. WE Jones of Londonville reviewed business here. Miss Creta Kelster slowly improving from illness. Mrs. Elizabeth Smetzer bought Mrs. Lydia Knox's North Market street house. D K Jones, pioneer, left for Dalton to visit daughter Mrs Dr Sanderson. I H Potter of Alliance stayed with his sister Mrs McConkey. Daniel Kindig contracted to remove Methodist church. lot to be graded for new church. Dr Wa Schaffter of Wooster visited Friday. Perry Keister of Toledo called for sister’s illness. James Eagon of Cleveland visiting Monroe Baily’s family. Sorosis met at Mrs Booth’s Friday with program on scientific education, the Netherlands, and modern living strain relief.

Dalton Sanderson I. H. Potter Alliance McConkey Daniel Kindig Methodist Church Wa, Schaffter Svooster Perry Keister Toledo James Eagon Cleveland Monroe Baily Booth Oldroysd The Netherlands

Bullet In His Brain Case Delights City Doctors

St Louis physicians study Charles Martinek who shot a brain bullet on March 14. He retains full faculties and walks the hospital ward, though the unheated wound remains. The bullet stays unretrieved. part of brain once protruding was removed, yet he reports no pain. Burglars steal silks valued at 1000 dollars from Ziesel Brothers in Elkhart Indiana. William Tod, 62, son of Ohio's war governor, dies in Youngstown. he led the William Fod company engine builders. Three Black men are hanged in Pittsburg for murder in Leetsdale. A gas explosion injures six and damages Mossman building in Huntington West Virginia. Robert W. Manly becomes acting collector at CHIL cothe, replacing the deceased John C. Entrekin. Fire at Milwaukee damages the Hanson Empire Furniture and Robling & Seng piano firm, with losses around 300000.

St. Louis City Hospital Charles Martinek Martinek Ziesel Brothers Elkhart Ind William Tod Ohio Youngstown William Fod Company Walter Obey C. Jackson Charles Miles Pittsburg Ivan Kinsor Leetsdale Huntington W. Va Mossman Robert W. Manly Internal Revenue Office Chilcothe John C. Entrekin Milwaukee Hanson, Empire Furniture Company William. Robling&—Seng

Hammond Up June 5 Trial Set In Ashland Case

The trial of George Y Hammond for presenting fraudulent orders to the Whyne county commissioners will be heard in Ashland on June 5. If there is no change, the date stands. The case has lingered but preliminary matters are settled and the trial is imminent.

George Y Hammond Whyne County Ashland

Knightly honors mark funeral of Lieut Joseph P Van Nest

Funeral services for Sir Knight Lieut Joseph P Van Nest were held at his West Liberty street home with large attendance of old soldiers, Given Post members, Masons, Wooster Knights Templar, and O I 120th Regiment pallbearers. The Templar ritual, eminent commander Rev S E Neikirk, and Rev H D Stunffer led the service with musical numbers by local performers. Interment in Wooster cemetery followed, with tributes from various fraternal and city groups.

Joseph P. van Nest West Liberty Street Nowher J. B. Minier Cora Hoelzel Paul Stauffer Will Araner Fonermr 120Th Regt. O . I J. &. Taylor Clent Mahlon Roach Joan KR. McKinney Albert Smyser Wooster N. Ann Mansfield David E Foltz Shreve Sir Knights H. Boyd Geo. A. Fisher George J. Asewirtz L. R Kramer David Nice W. I. McWinnen Wooster Cemetery 120Th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry Liniah Order of Eagles Tashmoo Club Daughters of Veterans Rathbone Sisters John M

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised as Best

A Harlan Michigan resident touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best cough medicine. The user claims it cures a cough or cold faster than any other treatment and should be kept in every home for instant use.

Harlan Mich Maerss Uists

Winona Lake Season Promises Weeklong Social and Educational Programs

The 1909 season at Winona Lake, a Northern Pennsylvania resort, will attract 20 outings with the Presbyterian General Assembly meeting there on its 18th. Noted speakers and musicians will headline May through September with conventions, social and religious conferences, and a robust literary program. Teachers and students attending the Summer School will gain educational benefits. The resort offers golf, tennis, baseball, cricket, boating, fishing, swimming, and camping. Pennsylvania Lines run direct to the park entrance. 15 day excursion tickets available from ticket agents. For details on the season, program, and accommodations, contact S. C. Dickey, Secretary and General Manager, Winona Lake, Ind.

Winona Lake Aema Pennsylvania Presbyterian General Assembly Pennnsylvania Lines Sexion Uni Pennsylvania Lines Hove S. C. DickEry Oneral Ind

Miracle cure claimed for neuralgia by Pink Pills user

Mr Porter of Raymond New Hampshire credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with curing his neuralgia after years of eye and facial pain. He reports immediate improvement after the first box and complete lasting recovery after six, noting the pills purify blood without habit forming. The ad promotes the medicine and a free nervous disorders book from Schenectady New York.

Mr. Potter Puta Ana Williame Dr Williams Charles H. Porter Raymond New Hampshire Drilliams Dr. Williams Medicine Company Schenectady N. Y

Cheap one way rates to many cities before May 16

Rail and association notices advertise reduced excursion fares by May 16 to Atlanta Cincinnati Vicksburg St Louis Savannah and other points. Fares include one way from various associations with round trip charges plus small adders and time limits through late May and early June.

Baltimore & Clio RR Billings San Francisco Atlanta Association of Manufacturers Dimit-3d Vicksburg Ossip Cincionati Leyour Mit Kalcitsore Christian Endeavor West Baden Ind Water Works Association Windni Lerg Tat General Assembly Presbyterian Church Miss Ohio National Association St. Louis National Baptist Anniversary Savannah National Convention Com. Travelers

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