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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1906
Page
6
Unclear text suggests a new fire marshal may be appointed with Secretary Hovack possible to fix the job for Rowe. Wayne corns candidate mentioned though unreadable, as officials discuss changes without widening the office.
A county rural route project moves forward as Mr Peck starts a two to three month survey around Wooster. He will inspect locations Wednesday after moonrise with his child, review several routes, then assess the ground, and plan additions and changes to area territories.
County Commissioners Harrison, Lwebman and Leiner approve a rotation plan to visit townships. Under instruction, Township Trustees cover matters for Commissioners and set a fixed day for officials to tour each township. Visits have included Franklin, Clinton, Salt Creek and Plain townships, with Paint township scheduled Friday.
A purple galmen bird of the engine family was captured Wednesday morning near Beall avenue after appearing chilled and unable to fly. Mr. McClelland plans to cage it until warm weather returns, then release it.
The state auditor reports Wooster city owns certain taxable property valued at 265 dollars, with assets about 11,000 dollars ahead of the city’s debts and liabilities.
Distorted testimonial page touts Dean's Kidney Pills for back ache relief and Kemodol Digestive aid. Claims long use by thousands, urges purchase through Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY and all druggists. Includes safety pitches and pricing.
Washington report notes Mrs. Della Snyder condemning indiscriminate patient mixing at the governmental asylum. Attorney F L Siddons says nurses and attendants seek eight hour law relief, arguing they cannot apply the rule while Civil Service status and presidential orders block appeals. Representative Suyster questions if the order causes a stall in government employees mouths. Representative Buheer, on the committee, pauses to consider.
A Thursday morning blaze in the county jail started from a comforter wrapped around a chair. Four prisoners suffered heavy smoke exposure before Sheriff Brown unlocked the cell and released them. Mrs. Morehouse in the women’s department was unharmed. The chair was ruined.
R A Mackenzie from the state auditor's department of municipal accounts visited recently but did not review all city department books. He checked the annual report as per tradition and a full citywide audit, either by Mackenzie or another official, is anticipated later.
The Counts school announces examiners will meet on upcoming Saturday for readings and the commencement schedule. Officials confirm the date and plan a public notice for students and families.
A terse notice states that parties accused in ongoing investigations have faced scrutiny for some time. It notes that those responsible for presenting incorrect reports have not yet proven beyond current awareness. The document indicates a subscriber is involved.
In Warren Pennsylvania readers are urged to try Feles Kidney Cure after a long battle with kidney trouble and rheumatic pain. Advertisements claim rapid relief, direct internal application, and mention E Bixler Laubach & Bosettsk ManZan and Foley products. Also notes Crocker’s Rheumatic Remedy and Dr Dade’s Little Liver Pills with local druggists promoted for sale.
A Wooster Ohio dispute pits Brewery and Distillery interests against Local Option laws. The Good Citizenship League asks Congress to review if sales to residents via wagons violate township and municipal restrictions. Wayne Wheeler replies that selling for beverage use inside townships is illegal. Legal action appears likely as双方 remain determined.
Postmaster G W Fouts of Riverton Iowa details a robbery and near death, claiming a tonic cured his chronic liver complaint and jaundice symptoms. He attributes recovery to Electric Bitters bought at Laubach Boyd Drugstore, noting relief from neuralgia weakness and stomach liver kidney and bladder ailments.
A rumor suggests a 74 member delegation may form a congressional triumvirate led by J Hurst of New Philadelphia with Tuscarawas control. Proposed trio includes Trassingham Coshocton Stillwell Holmes, with nomination decisions by the three counties and potential repeats for future races.
The Common Pleas Court schedules a Monday trial in the case State vs Owv Bruce, indicted for failing to support a minor child. The defendant faces charges of non-support and related offenses, with the case set for court action next week.
Names listed include George G Mann West Salem Jessie Culberteen Wooster Edward Norton Idella Suser Burtask J W Dunlap Libbie Irvin West Salem Wm Biggs Columbus Susan Laver Wooster Ida Williams Smithville May 12 report notes canal commission imported 20000 barrels English cement at 0.37 less per barrel than American mills offered saga cites shipping terms as factor in higher prices and a push by cement manufacturers and supporters in Congress to bar European cement. Incubator Babies convention set Luna Park June 21 will discuss infant care with about 100 incubator reared babies on display. Fatal family row in Gallipolis leaves Mrs Sherman Arthur fatally injured by brother-in-law Bert Blagg.
Obituaries list Mrs. Neil Badger of Apple Creek age 45 who died after an appendicitis operation. James Richeson age 76 of Fredericksburg died kidney trouble. Vernon Gribley age 33 near Morrland died after dropsy. Charles Brown left Pas County for Kansas died in Kansas City. William Kelly near New Pittsburg found dead. coroner cites uremic poisoning. Christian Maibach age about 60 near Rittman died suddenly. Mrs Margaret Deeser age 87 of Wayne County died of paralysis in Massillon. Surviving relatives listed for each case. Funeral details and interments noted for several. Jacob Blough age 75 of Milton township died Friday.
At the home of his son Aaron Bilough death due to old age. Funeral held at 10 a m Sunday. Burial in the cemetery at the Amish church. I. B. Shilling, 71, brother of . Shilling, died Saturday morning. Interment at Cantan.
Captain Benedict and his wife arrive in Wooster to advance Salvation Army work. The couple are described as able workers and will help expand the army’s presence in the town, with locals enthusiastically welcoming Captain Benedict.
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