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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1908
Page
8
The New Industry committee of the board of trade reports slow progress with enameling works but hopes to present a report soon. The committee believes the industry would be beneficial and is confident it can be secured for Wooster at a reasonable figure of 98. Representatives from the concern will visit in a few days to discuss the matter.
East Cleveland Mayor J H K McQuigg remains locked in a dispute with the Cleveland streetcar company over car service. He claims trains do not stop for passengers and that the company now runs ten minute service instead of four. He had the police build a brick wall across the track to protest. He says the railroad is charging East Cleveland the same rates as Cleveland proper.
The Republican reports Jacob G Brown, sought for obtaining property under false pretenses, ended his life by gas in a Mt Clemens hotel room. Authorities surmise he learned of impending indictment and chose suicide over trial. Evidence indicates a long pattern of theft from Baltimore & Ohio Railway Co and ongoing efforts to avoid detection.
The Gerstenslager factory closed Saturday amid funeral services for Judge M. Swyser after an official event referenced in local reporting. Workers paused operations as community officials and employees memorialized the judge.
An old advertisement offers a hundred dollar reward for any catarrh case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It includes testimonials from F J Cheney and others, promotes the product as a blood and mucous system remedy, and notes distribution by Toledo and wholesale druggists with a household constipation remedy.
Train schedule item listing eastbound and westbound times with stops and service details for Cresten Landale Puritas Sparlin Lorain Wellington Heights and Cleveland areas. Includes limited service times and direct handoff points from Public Square.
In Orrville and nearby areas a 10 pound boy born to Mr and Mrs Harry Shuffield of Willoughby is noted. A new private Santa Fe car attached to a Pennsylvania train passed through town. An electric sign at the Masonic temple was illuminated, crafted by George Limb, J C Poole and Harry Sweeny. The sign signals the Masonics in session with lights and emblems.
A Tracy California reader praises Bucklee’s Ar Rica Salve as the luckiest buy, claiming years of itch and hemorrhoid relief. The ad touts Dr Shoop’s Pink Pain Tablets and Headache Tablets with claims of rapid pain relief and blood pressure relief, sold across drug stores. A Hamburg New York resident reports a burn incident and a testimonial about Thomas Anak Tubac.
Wheat prospects have risen to 92 percent of average, up 7 points since April. Last year at this time it stood at 74 percent. Insect damage is negligible. Area seeded to date shows 1,456,616 acres, with the coming harvest area estimated at 1,855,458 acres, about 0.3 percent below last year. Oats planting is down due to unfavorable conditions, and berry prospects are 107 percent of average. Livestock remain in good condition with no major winter losses.
A historic shift in circus management and advertising notes that promoters once discredited now appear reliable. Hagenbeck and Wallace promise new, marvelous acts with detailed descriptions, inviting public confidence that the show will deliver more than advertised.
Home from convention, Kos Wertz did not seek the lieutenant governor nomination. Democrats urged him to run, but Wayne County delegates advised against it. Wertz’s potential candidacy could have affected McDrivell’s state school commissioner bid. Wayne County delegates returned on the 11 oclock train from Columbus, with Weygandt Metz and McSwesey in charge of the local delegation vote.
A Washington dispatch in The Republican reports Representative W. A. Ashbrook hopes the Wooster public building bill introduced at session start will be favorably reported by the Appropriations Committee. The dispatch notes the bill has just gone to the printer and only the committee knows its fate.
The dispute between the Ashland and Wooster railway officers and the county commissioners over the Funk big ditch course has been settled to mutual satisfaction. The commissioners assistant contractor were enjoined from further work, but the conflict is now resolved and construction has restarted.
The Seventeenth district was represented in the Democratic State convention committees. Permanent Organization Mayor M M Van Nest. Credentials R R McDermott Coshocton. State Committee J C Souler Alclemea. Order W BE Miter Licking. Realation 4 W Patrick Tusvarawas. Vice president John McSweeney Wayne.
The board transacted routing bastoers and paid several bills. They considered land purchase for the widening of Lucena street, with agent C Tal for the Quinby estate arguing for free city engineer services. The board said sewer levels must be established first and that grade can wait until enough consumers exist to justify costs.
An advertisement extols C chamberlain's ointment for rheumatism claiming relief and improved rest, with some cases achieving permanent relief, especially in damp or changing weather. It promotes various sizes and prices, mentions Dr. Shop's Book No. 4 for Women and free confidential medical advice, and lists retailers selling Night Cure and DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.
Castor Beersth completed a notable performance at Bowhi, finishing with a 77 point tally. Details remain sparse as readers await fuller recap of the game and standings.
Members of the English literature class Samuel Johnson and his circle taught by Prof. Waldo H. Donn purchased a first edition dictionary set in two folio volumes. Funds were raised by voluntary subscription from contributors including Margaret Behr Alma Odyel R38 Douglas Zion Frank F E Goin Kinney A B Meldrow Joe McSweeney Walter Mougey and Prof. Waldo H Donn among others.
Holmes county leaders resist Wayne county influence as McDowell nomination and Shuler appointment on the state central committee pass amid county tensions. The report notes Holmes members remain displeased with Wayne brethren despite allied support from Wayne and Upenncton counties.
Wooster police court receives large mail seeking traces of stolen horses and arrests. Chief Leiner reports two or three cards daily asking for thief deten tions. Wayne county farmers often neglect horse custody, suggesting raids may occur soon in the area.
A large tobacco barn and shed on the Lee Flick farm, just east of Jackson, burned Wednesday afternoon. The rival farm occupied by Will Gallentioe suffered smoke damage. The cause remains unknown though children playing with matches are suspected. The loss is described as considerable.
Harry and G Wright of Rittman filed a petition in Wayne County Court of Common Pleas seeking 5250 in damages for a June 18 1906 workplace accident at Obio Box Board Co. The plaintiff states his left hand was badly crushed due to defective guarding on the machine. Attorneys are Vorys Vaughn Vaughn of Akron.
The Modern SWordman plans a June 4 una class adoptions with thirty five applicants to be admitted. A grand celebration and field day will follow a short distance up the transportation line with Royal Neighbors participating actively. The June adoption likely ends the season for new members.
Incipient runaway reported Thursday morning as a team from the elephone company pulled free. Harness tangled, but Harry Reiman clung to the lines and kept the horses under control until halted.
The county commissioners appointed M. Ihrig of Wayne Town to fill the vacancy on the board of infirmary directors created by the death of Andrew Butler. Butler was buried Thursday afternoon. Ihrig had been a Democratic primary candidate for the post.
Announcement of the Carl Hagenbeck and Great Wallace combined circus arrives in town on Friday May 29. The show is billed as a high standard of merit and novelty, promising something new beyond ordinary acts. Public amusement seekers welcome the return of a classic American institution.
Berfen Wasme of Wooster and Sadie E Chance of West Salem obtained a marriage license.
The Golden Medical Discovery by Dr. Pierce is described as alcohol free and derived from native medicinal roots. Claimed benefits include treating weak stomach indigestion biliousness and torpid liver with endorsements from medical books. Cautions note it cannot cure advanced consumption and emphasize early use.
An advertisement touts Swamp-Root by Dr Kilmer as a universal kidney and bladder remedy for both women and men. It claims benefits such as relief of miseries from diseased kidneys, with sample bottles offered by mail and a pamphlet of testimonials. The ad directs readers to Binghamton New York for orders and to mention the paper.
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