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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1907
Page
6
Businessmen weighing a glass factory plan discuss selling large stock in Wooster to finance the venture. A show down may force stock liquidation as talks with the American Bottle Co. proceed. Locals have resisted stock schemes but Wooster offers railroad water access and needed facilities for a wood glass plant.
County commissioners plan to grade at least ten hills to reduce steepness on main roads. Road authorities say road leveling will lower future paving costs and enable easier construction of paved or macadamized roads across the county after floods and high water.
Transfers of real estate include multiple warranty deeds. Notable conveyances involve Marcy Hochatettler and J W Hartel for lots 143 and 144 in Dugles town. Noah Spronger to Adela A for 1433 acres in Sugarcreek. Eshelman trustee to Constantine Hoffman for lots 788 and TH in Orrville. Somers to Aomard for 068 acre in Sugarcreek township. and others across Orrville Sugarcreek Wooster and surrounding townships with varied prices.
One month into the Wooster central route system Wayne county reports smooth operation and centralized mail flow. Trains are timed for easy mail work up and distribution. Subscribers and carriers adapted quickly, with The Republican and other papers delivered in order. Local post offices across the county aided the transition with corrected subscriber lists and route names.
Baker Schaaf of Shreve sues Royal Insurance to recover 320 dollars for a frame barn fire loss claiming the company issued a policy via its representatives and that agent John F Palmer urged extra coverage. The suit argues the insurer knew of the fire but delayed notice and proof of loss, with Palmer’s statements affecting timely filing. Attorneys Howard Rosa Swyeer Weygandt & Weller represent the plaintiff.
Charles Zarlengo owner of a fruit and tobacco store near the public square sees his sons Frank and Henry assume charge of the business. The fathers plan a summer visit to their old home in Italy.
A reader advisory touts Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a home cure for liver trouble and related stomach and bowel issues. It promises to cleanse the system, improve blood circulation, and restore appetite, claiming gentle, lasting relief without weakness.
Judge S B Eason affirmed the lower court verdict against Quigley and Happer for selling beer in Wooster. Quigley admitted beer presence at the brewery. Happer was found guilty though weaker evidence. Both fined $50, while appeals seek circuit review arguing trial and jurisdiction errors and improper admission of evidence and records.
The Meesie Bell Brothers used a new extermination preparation called Azoa after learning of it from Prof Agee and Samuel Bell. The poison acts slowly but surely, causing stupor and twitching in rats until they die, and is claimed to affect other rats similarly. Poultry and domestic animals will not touch Azoa.
During a Wooster Public Library trustees meeting the group extended thanks for various contributions. Dr R J Cunningham donated a book of sermons over 200 years old, L Spooner provided 64 volumes of literature, E W Newkirk supplied a Literary Digest estate for four years, and Mrs OC Kauke contributed magazines and books. The board asked The Republic to announce ongoing acceptance of shelves and museum donations with acknowledgments for all items.
Washington May 4 Information reached the state department that the new treaty between the United States and Santo Domingo has been ratified by the Dominican congress. It makes the U S a trustee in a financial sense with a receiver of customs to collect revenues for 20 to 40 years and pay expenses interest and amortization before transferring surplus to the Dominican government.
An early health ad links dyspepsia to nervousness and general ill health, claiming disordered digestion poisons the blood and feeds nerves poorly. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, claiming alcohol-free tonic benefits, with a free booklet offer and praise for its non alcoholic, honest wrapper. Also touts Pierce’s Favorite Pills for stomach, liver and bowels.
Obituary items recall George Zellner aged 8 as the son of Christ Zellner of Dogsaa fy who died after a brief illness from an brain abscess. Jesse B. Thomas aged 04 years 6 months and 20 days father of Rev A Z Thomas of Bloomington died at his Camden Indiana home leaving ten children nine living with six sons pallbearers. Mrs Tawar Collins a middle aged woman died Thursday of heart trouble. Remains were taken to Canaan for interment. Funeral of Mrs Anni Mo Yung held Thursday aftergoen from the residence on North Hever street with Rev Herbert Brot and Rev H D Stauffer officiating. choir from German Evangelical church provided music. Pallbearers listed and interment in Wooster cemetery. Funeral of Dr. Price held Thursday at Bowman and Aschere rgete home. Rev S F Hershey officiated. Mr Price long a member of Wooster lodge I O O F but lodge did not participate to keep burial private. Music by Fort nightly club quartet. floral tributes described. Palibearers named: S H Dawson, Michael Caller, Samuel Metzler, Jesse McClellan, David W Fletcher, Albert Shupe. Interment not explicitly completed in excerpt.
City authorities warn arrests will follow violations of the mayor and board of health proclamation to clean up the city. Dumping garbage or rubbish requires a permit from the board of health. off street debris and nuisance dumping will be prosecuted.
Emma Yoong and son express gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness during the death and burial of their loved one. They especially thank the quartet and the Pythian ladies for their assistance at the service.
An old advertisement promotes Dr. Kings New Liver Pills claiming gentle action that keeps the appendix bowels regular. Guaranteed by 3. H. Boya druggist. Vic. Try them.
Trains depart Wooster on the Pennsylvania Lines in both directions. Eastbound times include 2:52, 1:59, 10:36, 11:34, 8:15, 4:81, 6:35, 7:18, and 10:46 PM. Westbound departures show 1:05 PM, 7:40 AM, and 4:15 PM. North and south departures listed as 1:05 PM and 7:40 AM with 4:15 PM.
Local transit update from Wooster lists hourly departures from 5:00 a m to 10:30 p m with multiple off peak times for Preston and theater car through service to Wooster on Saturday nights. Connections extend to Tindale Purr Springs Blyris Amherst Lorain Graf ton Wellington Berlin Heights Orn and Public Square Cleveland. J O Wilson G P Sy Ce M Lovett Agt Cleveland Wooster Ohio
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