06 May 1908
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1908
Page
1
In the lobby Thursday morning former Governor James E Campbell and Democratic Floor Leader Wertz argued over a bill to abolish the codifying board. Campbell charged Wertz with making gun statements and disputed the commission’s claimed $75,000 expenditure versus $31,000, prompting a heated exchange.
Report notes the claim that honorary members in Ohio military organizations are exempt from poll tax and jury duty has been repealed is incorrect. Capt. M. R Limb of Co. D invites those interested to discuss becoming honorary members.
The state legislature approves a bill to forbid organizations like fraternities and sororities in high schools. It now awaits the Roverpar signature to take effect, marking a move to restrict such groups in schools.
Millersburg reports Democratic leaders furious over W S Hanna defeat for common pleas judge and moving to organize Holmes County for the Republican nominee. An informant says Republicans fear bitter Democrats but note their activity already forms an anti Weygandt club and aims to spread organization to every township.
The Coshocton Age reports the convention noted only 15 votes for Weygandt but 26 for a one term for common pleas judges including the incumbent. Holmes county delegates stirred, Weiser praised Weygandt, and Holmes's Democratic plurality blamed on few Republicans. Wayne and Coshocton show higher Democratic presence. George Sharpe accused of twisting the donkey.
The Ohio Clay and Coal Co. reorganized Friday as Buckeye Clay & Coal Co amid interest from Wayne county residents. Stockholders at the meeting included Prof. J. A. Dickagan Prof. Elias Compton George Roth G. Gil W. B. Jarvis Wa. Porter Glenn Wile and others.
An advertisement urges women to seek Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for weak nervous overworked conditions. It asserts the formula is printed on bottle wrappers and endorsed by medical authorities, claiming safety, lack of alcohol or narcotics, and professional backing with a free booklet offered by mail.
The article reports factions within the Methodist Episcopal church over paragraph 248, which bans dancing, theatergoing, gambling, and related amusements. It notes three positions: repeal by some, defense under church constitution by others, and belief the Discipline would be stronger without it. The piece outlines arguments and the church’s warning against harmful diversions, urging careful conscience in amusements.
A garbled text fragment hints at Shirty's reputation spanning decades. The legible portions reference a long standing esteem, but clarity and full context are missing from the OCR snippet.
An analysis argues that even with reform in discipline, the church retains a call to high moral standards. It notes the insistence in articles 68 on arousing conscience by example and tradition, while warning against opening floodgates to amusements.
In Orrville on Thursday afternoon a revolver shot at Wepler's saloon wounded no one, though the ball burned Andrew Perry's skin and hair as it passed near his head. Charles Brandt fired after a prior quarrel, then disappeared. Brandt had borrowed the revolver from Bechtel hardware store claiming it was for Mr. Wepler, and returned it after the incident.
Mrs Mary Leiner aged mother of Henry Leiner Wooster chief of pollos died at 9 am Saturday at her East North Street home. She had been in poor health four years but recently was up. She was born in Germany and came to America as a girl then to Wooster over seventy years ago. Valentine Leiner her husband died 21 years ago. Survived by Jed Leiner Satem Miss Emma Leiner Wooster Valentine Leiner Jr Cleveland Mrs Mary Titus Sullivan and Henry Leitner Wooster. A lifelong German Evangelical church member and devout Christian. Funeral arrangements not yet fixed pending word from daughter Mrs Titus.
The Ohio State Journal lauds Representative Wertz and Senator Howe for pushing through a bill to fund a new penitentiary. Columbus business leaders expect millions for construction and equipment, while Wertz gains recognition for securing the vote and aiding the measure in the calendar committee.
Friday May 1 marked Color Day with 9 30 a.m. start at Monorist Chapel. Prof Wallo 4 Doun presented poems and humorous pieces. Freshmen led a march and sang. 450 students paraded campus with high school guests. May pole dance by senior girls and senior class gifts followed.
The building committee of the Christian church has accepted plans by Harlan Jones of Mansfield for a new church. The total cost exceeded what the congregation could bear, and Mr. Jones was asked to find ways to reduce expenses while preserving the site and edifice design desired by the congregation.
The four year old daughter of Edward Ledman, once of Galton, died at her grandparents’ Huntington Indiana residence. The child Ate Medicine Catherina Ledman reportedly ingested parent medicine thrown on the porch by a distributor, ending in a fatal accident.
Mr E Humphrey of Omega Ohio owner of a large general store and president of Adams County Telephone Co and Home Telephone Co of Pike County endorses Dr Kinz New Discovery saying it saved his life and reached the cough spot. Also advertising Dr Shoop Restorative promising quick nerve and appetite benefits and a general tonic from Bixler’s Pharmacy.
A Goshen Indiana woman confined to bed for months due to sciatica after grip describes severe pain from hips to toes, sleepless nights, and loss of appetite. After failed remedies and treatments, a part of Dr Williams Pink Pills provided noticeable relief and eventual cure, with the patient weighing 235 pounds and recommending them to others.
A long discussed request to pave a western city alley near the American house dock is moving forward. A petition opposing the alley’s paving has been prepared and will be presented at the council meeting Monday night.
Probate Judge Arron Friday ruled in favor of the petitioners to extend the Burbank territory. The decision allows the greater portion of the district to be annexed, necessitating bond assessments to fund an addition to the schoolhouse.
A health note touts rheumatism as the leading source of pain and says Chamberlain's Ointment provides relief that aids rest and sleep. It claims temporary relief and occasional permanent improvement, especially for the elderly, with damp or weather changes. Sold by S. H. Boyd & Co in 25 and 50 cent sizes.
An old newspaper snippet touts Foley's Kidney Remedy as restoring kidney function to strain waste from blood. The ad claims quick results and credits Bixler's Pharmacy and S H Boyd Co as sellers, with misprinted lines suggesting other products like Flealth Coffee.
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