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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1908
Page
3
Women prone to constipation and indigestion may benefit from Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin sold for 80 cents per bottle. The advert claims a gentle, non weakening laxative that purifies the blood and tones the digestive system, with a money back guarantee and testimonials from Mrs. Tyner of St. Louis.
A. B. Luce hosted an elaborate dinner for Indians with prizes and gifts amid social gaiety. A Daughters of Veterans event is planned for May with Spanish American veterans aid. Mr and Mrs Joseph Miller celebrated thirty years of marriage with a surprise party and lavish supper, guests praising the hosts and bestowing a rocker. Wedding rumors mention Mrs Maude Griffith and Dr A G Hyde. Senior class College Day featured a musical program and speeches honoring academics.
The Clay Trumbull class of the First Presbyterian church staged a delightful program titled Our Class Our Colors and The Reporters with young singers from city Sunday schools. Miss Bechtel tallied 187 teachers 1864 scholars and an average weekly offering of 36.17. Desra Brown played the piano as the Lutheran womens quartet performed. Rev Dr Cromer led prayer and a social hour followed with refreshments. Mrs Megritts earned much credit for the effort. Meanwhile Baptist youths hosted a cordial gathering at Mr and Mrs O Harwill with games music and a cake contest led by C J F Greene. Martha and Kate Wasson hosted a subsequent dinner.
A bustling note of society scenes across East North Street features Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Curry hosting about sixty guests for an elaborate dinner party, with prizes won in a five hundred game. A nuptial ceremony in Shreve united Dr. Jabu Thomas and Miss Madde Shoreve, followed by a reception at the Thomas home, as stockholders dined with local hosts.
New York May 2 announcement that Charles W Morse former vice president of the National Bank of North America and friends have turned over to Charles A Hanna receiver nearly 350000 in cash and securities to settle close to 500000 of the bank's claims. Hanna will pay a 25 percent dividend to suspended bank depositors before midmonth and instructs dismissal of a suit for 405676.02 and interest filed by Morse. Senate session in Washington May 2 opened with Senator Jefferson Davis Arkansas urging judiciary committee to cease consideration of rebel-for-the-suppression-of-trust measures.
Letter from George W. Spangler details Albert Cooley and family crash while driving. singletree broke causing carriage upset. Cooley suffered severe abdominal injuries requiring about 40 stitches. He is in Monte Vista city hospital resting well though risk of blood poisoning remains. Mrs Cooley and baby unharmed. Dyche and Robert rode after team. Mrs Dyche wedged between fence and carriage. Mrs L S Cooley expected to reach by Saturday.
Circulars posted in yards ban employees from riding on shifting engines and trains and forbids crossing tracks. Any worker found on tracks locomotives or trains will face arrest for trespass. Train crews shopmen and others with a history of riding switching engines are affected. violators will be dismissed.
W M Glasgo, former Barberton superintendent now in Wayne township, is favorably named for a canal dates representative on the Republican ticket. Dr T A Graven of Wooster is favored for coroner. Scott Kamp of Baughman township is urged to run for sheriff. A Millersburg Democrat predicts a 400 vote GOP majority if a strong judge candidate is fielded against Weygandt.
A dubious advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup as a guaranteed cure for constipation and related diseases, claiming violent actions and urging readers to discard rival remedies. The piece emphasizes strong claims and bold assurances typical of 19th century medical quackery.
The Washington authorities have ordered rural mail carriers to maintain a neat appearance with hair parted and nails clean. Vehicles and horses must be kept in good condition and carriers must project a tidy, serviceable look. Port masters will report laxity immediately.
A man and his companion caused a scene when a woman wearing a large Merry Widow hat blocked the view of the stage. The man moved seats to protest and returned with his date, drawing further attention as the upset patron left. An unrelated note mentions Arthur Leighty of Horse Depot and a Pennsylv ania Rail Road ad man, plus a brag about a trained dog and a boast about raw meat eating.
Prof C C Miller, famed summer school instructor, plans to study abroad this summer then lecture publicly. Doring’s Lima College presidency brought success yet rising demand pushes him toward broader lecturing. Rev B J Brown, longtime pastor near Hopewell and later west of Pittsburgh, died ten days ago from pneumonia. he was known to Worcester, with two sons who graduated from the university in 1909.
A Friday spelling contest recognized top students in Beoull avenos Woo sixth grade and South Walnut Street sixth, seventh grades. Results listed by grade show winners placing in the third through seventh grades.
Marriage licenses issued for Harry Steward of Congress and Maud Yoder of Burbank. John A. Thomas and Maud F. Surerve-ci thresa also listed for licenses.
Patient endorses Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for biliousness and constipation, claiming quick relief, strengthened digestion, and purified stomach, liver, and blood. Also mentions Foley's Urino Laxative as a gentle laxative option and Doan's Kidney and Bladder Pills for urinary issues.
In Neylestown Mrs Jacob Hout smelled smoke and found a kitchen stove fire near a shingle roof. Her daughter Vernie risked the blaze, doused flames from a bucket, and climbed to the roof with help from neighbors, preventing a total loss as a high wind threatened the building.
Fred Hewitt, 34, implicated in the confession of Fred Donaldson for assault on Vira Louise Johnson, a Parkinwan widow, was held then released on own recognizance after a day in detectives’ custody. The article also mentions an annual draft or national guard reorganization and a retirement action tied to local political changes.
Toledo reports 60 union horse shoers from 15 shops quit rather than use machine made shoes as an open shop policy spreads to 19 shops. Night Riders burn tobacco barn in West Mitton causing $12,000 to $15,000 loss.
In Baltimore on May 2 a gale drove the steam barge Neclife and the barge Gertrude to founder in the Patapsco River. Captain George Mc Quilkin of Camden New Jersey and his crew were rescued by the tug Active after a perilous night. All escaped drowning, clinging to the deckhouse roof above 18 feet of water, as the Active answered cries for help.
B O Stewart of Cedar View Mississippi touts Dr King's New Life Pills as giving the value of their weight in gold for constipation and malaria, urging customers and noting a guarantee. Sold at S H Boyd & Co druggists for 5 cents.
Fragmentary ad copy promotes Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds and various salves and carbolized preparations for cuts and skin irritations. Listed sellers include Bix ter's Pharmacy S. H. Boyd & Cods Krieger's Drug Store. Some lines mention burns to a child and electric oil.
A sensational 19th century patent medicine pitch claims Kilmer’s Swamp Root cures lame backs and kidney, liver, and bladder troubles. It advertises free samples to readers, urges sending address to Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton New York, and notes bottles sold nationwide.
Soran Vaserte daughter of Henry and Nancy Vaserte was born in Plain township Wayne county Ohio January 7 1842 and died April 29 1903 aged 68 years 3 months 22 days She joined the Reformed church of Reedsburg early and remained a member until death Survived by one brother in law two nephews and other relatives Services were held May 4 at Plain church conducted by Rev J A Solitz of Reedsburg and burial followed in Plain church cemetery.
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