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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1905
Page
4
A dense, scrambled OCT text notes a mix of political banter, trial mentions, and assorted oddities. References include Nan Patterson, Kawe, Kipusdabbs Life, and various unnamed political snapshots. The jumble alludes to elections, oil discoveries, and sports figures like Tom Jenkins, with dismissive asides on campaigns and media.
In a fragmented report the Democratic primaries grow nearer with focus on probate judge race between FM Vanover and Dr. I A Hart in Wayne County. Endorsements and county dynamics loom as lines draw tighter and voters prepare for the party contest amid uncertain results.
The Morrland parish invites residents to attend church services on May 10 as well as a Sunday school event at Gaedek All. Maple, the pastor, will lead the services and oversee the gathering.
Marriage licenses issued for Charles Smith and Jennie May Daucherty of West Salem, Jacob Huntaberger of Orrville, and Mary Villard of Mt Eton. Also includes miscellaneous notices and an advertisement for a patent remedy claiming cure of constipation indigestion and stomach disorders by Hollinter’s Rocky Momitd in various forms. Potential misread text appears toward the end with references to Thomas' Electric and emergency services.
Wayne county residents buzz over oil strikes at Rowsburg near Ashland County. A well on Hohensil property yielded 1500 gallons since Friday, oil so clear it resembles refined lamp oil. Spectators sample the crude daily as property values surge about 4 percent.
A partial list details steep price cuts across items from oats to canned fruits and baking powders. Claims include prices cut to roughly two thirds and discounts on items like California fruits, corns, and beverages, with emphasis on first class condition and widespread markdowns.
Social notes record the fortieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John Snell at Canaan on a sunny Thursday in May. About 60 relatives and neighbors attended a yard dinner under a blossoming cherry tree, followed by a celebratory gift and speeches.
The funeral for Katharine Louise Lawrence, held from her daughter's home, drew many, with interment at Wooster cemetery. Attendees included J. Rey of Christchurch, Louh Ghipee and PayneiRaas, E. A. Struble, J f Lawrence, Samuel Maxwell and wife Minnie and Finley Maxwell, Eliza Wise, Regina Engle, Philip Wilhelm and Berlin. Services were also held at Mrs. Maxwell’s home. Enos W. Brenneman, a farmer south of Orrville, died Friday May 5 at age 35 years two months after a long illness. He was married, respected, and mourned by his family and community.
A jumble of names and casual visits fills the column. Mrs. Mary Syitler visits her daughters in Turnerville while Joan Rulisvon and others from Lent and the B and O region travel through the area. Several residents and relatives, including Win Spiller’s family and Effie Mattrell, are mentioned with short notes of their locations and activities.
Mrs David Stevens of South Columbus Avenue Wooster testifies to the effectiveness of Dean's Kidney Pills for backache and kidney trouble. The testimonial, published in December, praises the remedy as prompt relief and urges readers to use Down's Kidney Pills sold by Foster-MaDairn Co Buffalo as agents for the United States. Price 60 cents.
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