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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1908
Page
2
An old ad urges people who suspect kidney problems to take Foley's Kidney Remedy immediately to avoid Bright's disease or diabetes. It promotes the product from Bixiezis Pharmacy and S. H. Boyd & Co, noting price and availability.
A telegram from George W Spangler of Monte Vista reports 89 year old Albert Cowley is out of danger after a roll away accident and will leave the hospital soon. The threat from blood poisoning is said to be averted.
The Amated dramatic performances for the monument fund in Orrville were abandoned after lack of adequate actors. Director I Ease Stauffer failed to assemble a sufficient cast in Orrville and then recruited Wooster volunteers. The planned plays Our Heroes and A Cheerful Liar were deemed too heavy or unsuitable, leading to withdrawal of Orrville cast members amid claims of jealousy by Orrville’s young people.
Sennitg and Ehner Landes of the committee of new industries on the board of trade traveled on Shoursdey to study records and secure backing for a potential new Wooster factory.
Aprils, J Kurtz received no telegram Friday stating his father had dropped dead. Mrs Wolf, wife of our barber in Wooster hospital, admitted to a serious operation last Saturday. friends hope for her speedy recovery. Allan Arnold and wife attended the burial of an aunt in Somufi county Sunday. The body of Ierne Rady, who died in Denver, arrived there Monday evening and was buried Tuesday in the Vermonte cemetery. Remains of Grandfather Garman were brought here from Akron for burial Monday. She lived here before going to Akron to live with her son. she was 84 years old. The Verm creek Townstop Sunday School conversion will be held there May 27. A tennis club has been organized. grounds are being prepared this week. A young man was brought before Mayor Hubbell Monday charged with drunkenness. it was reportedly his first offense. He received advice and was released. Years ago from England went to the Children Show at Womr Wemenday where she will be employed. her two children will be placed in the home.
An honored town resident suffered a severe dysentery attack and sought Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy from a friend. He obtained the bottle quickly, used it, and was reportedly fully cured, as stated by M J Leach, a Walcott Vermont druggist, with BS. HL Boyd & Co. stocking it.
Wooster heard of George F Schwartz son of Mr and Mrs George W Schwartz whose Champaign Illinois lecture recital drew warm praise. The News lauded his clear concise discourse The Polyphonic Element in Instrumental Music for expanding understanding and urged support for his future promotions.
Telegram from Fredericksburg and Applecreek areas confirms the death of Adam F Johnson in Great Falls Montana. A former police officer for 17 years and son of William and Mary Johnson he lived in Saltcreek township and Wooster before moving west. Survived by wife Laura Seuright and three sons two daughters. Interment at Great Falls. Brother to Eze Johnson Willian and James Johnson of Ohio. Mrs Robert Mackey of Topeka and Mrs Revah Smith and Jane and Belle Johnson of Honolulu.
George Jo Setwartz and two other members of the blind commission met at the Probate Judge Orr office on Saturday afternoon and organized by electing Mr Meller president and Setartz secretary. It was decided to hold the next regular meeting on the 10th day of May to consider applications for relief and to file their plans with the county ten days before the meeting.
The board met to transact routine business and awarded ROS More the contract to build a one story brick shelter at the old Bloomington pumping station for city equipment housing. The building size is 20 by 26 feet, with a total contract price of 355 dollars.
The article notes fevers in high elevations and malaria at lower levels. It recommends Electric Bitters as a remedy for climate affections lassitude jaundice biliousness fever and ague and general debility. Sold under guarantee at 8. H. Boyd & Co.'s drug store price 50c.
A warning on pneumonia and consumption from a bad cold prompts reliance on Fol ley's Honey and Tar as a remedy. Advertising blurbs tout products like Man Zan File, Will's Little Early Risers, and other tonics sold by Krieger's Drug Store and Bixler's Pharmacy with guaranteed results.
Democratic judicial convention in Coshocton heard George W. Sharpe of Millersburg deliver a fiery manuscript speech targeting Weygandt and Hanna. Sharpe praised Holmes and Wayne counties, blasted Weygandt’s backers, and sparked tense exits as supporters packed the hall and debated county loyalties.
An OCR fragment advertises Chamberlain salve for burns and pain, promotes Boos Laxative Cough Syrup for coughs and phlegm, and lists Krieger's Drug Store as seller. Mentions S H Hard & and children friendly formula, with unclear garbled branding and panels.
An explosion and fire at the Chicago Reduction company plant kills Andrew Marshall and seriously injures John Sterowski and four others. Five workers are missing. Marshall was dragged from the burning building and dumped into the river where he died. Sterowski was hurled from a fourth story window to a freight car roof, his clothing ablaze. Property loss is about $100,000.
An incendiary fire in Verden Oklahoma, May 2, appears to be a revenge bid against City Marshal Gillespie for enforcing the law. The blaze destroyed several businesses including hardware and drug stores, and caused extensive damage around Main Street as witnesses reported heavy smoke and rapid firefighting. Police investigations ongoing.
Old residents recall a persistent April snow starting overnight and continuing through the day. Temperatures ranged from 42 to 33 degrees with icy crusts forming, while drifts hampered travel for days. The county wide snowfall disrupted roads, farms, and daily chores, even drawing odd sightings of show bill posters amid the wintery weather.
Probate Judge T W Orr appointed the Wayne county blind commission members for terms of three, two, and one year with Peters Miller and Schwartz named for appointments. The commission may levy a tax up to 150 dollars per year for care of the blind. Reappointment also names Rev CD Castle of Creston and Mrs Martha Kramer of Wooster as board of visitors for county charitable institutions for three year terms.
Holmes county politicians debated how the Weygandt matter would affect Democratic hopefuls including Vanover. Some supported him to prove no link to Weygandt, others withheld support. Dooley faced county ire as tension rose at Coshocton convention, with disputes continuing on the return train and threats of factional action.
Stockholders received a 4 percent dividend Thursday afternoon for the past six months, totaling an 8 percent dividend for the bank in its first year since reorganization last May. The bank is reported to be in an extended condition.
A Saturday examination drew an unusually large number of teachers, totaling 119, for this time of year.
The Wonster Temple No 16% Pythian Sisters record a heartfelt tribute to Mary Church, their departed member. They express sympathy to the bereaved family, resolve to drape the charter for thirty days, and request minutes entry and publication in daily papers.
Assistant Commissioner Henry Haller and his force had been pushing hard to improve outlying streets during a ten day period, but a severe snowstorm stopped the stepped work and slowed the program despite earlier rapid progress.
A vintage ad claims Doane Kidney Pills cure kidney troubles to prevent diabetes or Brights disease. Testimonies from Wooster, Ohio, tout dramatic relief after two weeks, with price and dealer notes. Also mentions Ely's Liquid Cream Balm as a safe remedy with soothing spray.
A Wooster Ohio letter recounts a paint dispute involving J H Kohlmeyer of Grove City Pa and a rival salesman. The writer claims the rival used short measure, swiped Kohlmeyer’s customer, and later the manufacturer improved by providing true measure with four quarts per gallon. The author signs as Devoe lead-nad-zino.
Harry Preston of Akron reports using four Ajax UCold tablets to break a cold entirely in one night. He declares Ajax the best on earth as a testimonial amid a flowery ad style. Gold Medal Flour is made on honor. Rosapet.
Advert describes heart symptoms and danger of strain, touts Dr Miles Heart Cure to strengthen nerves and muscles. A testimonial from Charles Goodrich of Caruthersville credits the remedy after failing with other doctors. Miles Medical Co. of Elkhart, Ind. guarantees the first bottle will help or money back.
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