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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1905

Page

2

County commissioners approve late week bills list

The second week in Andrew Reman reading on country pad details numerous county expenses. Items include road repairs in Wooster township, mortgage indexing, lighting for county buildings, printing for county offices, taxes erroneously collected, burial costs for indigent soldiers, and attorney fees. Numerous names and firms appear with amounts ranging from tens to thousands of dollars.

Andrew Reman Jacob Kramer Wooster Township James Miller Milton Township Wooster Stite Britrk Co Wayne County National Benk Melvin Aloett Rodeag Zimmerman & Co Dayton B. B & Phz Co mortsAgo Ruggles Gale Co Recorder’s Wooster Elatric Co Remington Co Wayne County Democrat Collier Printing Co Canaan Township Jackson Andrew Brien Wm Reinmen Welsbak Gas Light James E. Snyder Geo. Smith Warne County Democrat E. If Miller cMiftor Township Johnson Kesler X. M Obio-Galvert Co Colverts Menry McEnepp David Griest Court Hove F. R. Porter Smith Bouey Stansbury & Naftzger James Jackson Andrew Butler American Surety Co J. B. Taylor W E Weygandt Armstrong Brown M.W & ©. Telephone Co

Memorial Day Committees Formed At G A R Hall

At a Memorial Day committee meeting in G A R hall, subcommittees were appointed for Program and Printing led by J R McKinney W O Beebe and Lemuel Jeffries. Music by Thos Everly S J Shilling. Decoration Sickabaugh Bardon W Woolman. Flags A M Trunk AH L McClarran B J Blake. Transportation A R Brifenmyer J A Myers Russell Kinion. Evergreens Jacob Snyder J C Mall James Christy. Auditing J B Taylor V O Bee Se Philip Miller. Flowers and Wreaths Women’s Relief Corps Kiefferdrele Ladies and Daughters of Veterans. Officers and Speakers President W E Weygantt Vice President C MeClore. Orator Rev Scott F Hershey D D.

G A. R_ hall J R McKinney W. O. Beebe Lemuel Jeffries Thos Everly S J. Shilling Enos Doe Sickabaugh Bardon W. Woolman A. M. Trunk AH L Larran J. Blake A. R Brflenmyer J. A. Myers Russell Kinion Evergreens Jacob Snyder J. C Mall James Christy J B. Taylor Bee Se Philip Miller Women's Relief Corps Kiefferdrele Ladies of A ” and Daughters of Veterans Ochtiers W. E Weygantt Scott F Hershey

Aunty Lewis of Doylestown Dies at Eighty One

Doylestown—Mary Jane Lewis known as Aunt y Lewis died after a brief illness. She was born in Wales January 23 1810 and married there. Mother of nine children all of whom died before her, she immigrated to America with an arrival date unknown and settled in this vicinity soon after.

Doylestown Mary Jane Lewis Lewis Claesias Neigh Gore Lewin Wales America United States

How's This One Hundred Dotters Reward Fray Catarin Cure

Advert says F J Cheney & Co Toledo VA offer reward for fray Catarin cure, claims Cheney trustworthy for 15 years, capable of selling patent medicine West & Twoax wholesale grocers Toledo. References testimonials and price 75 cents per bottle, urging purchase and endorsement.

Cngney &Co Toledo J. Cheney Olesals Deesa Vay & Marvin Staan

May 11 brief notes from Wooster area events

May 11 items report births in Wooster and Pittsburg avenues, civic notes on street work, a bank bid dispute, and a Public Service board decision. Also noted are a tent show incident, a dentist accident, Gold Thread Flour ads, vaccine orders for railroad staff, school examiner results, a divorce decree, and local appointments and moves.

Saved by Dynamite and Cough Cure Claims

Gray of Calhoun Georgia writes that his wife suffered a severe cough that two physicians could not ease. After using Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds her cough eased, she slept, and was cured. A sensational patent medicine advert promotes Laubach and Boyes drugstore remedies for bronchitis and influenza at 50 cents and one dollar.

Gray Calhoun Laubach & Boyes Mutch Dr. Pierce United States Jennie Winpentamer Huntertown Indiana Pierce

Probate Court Estate Actions Include Multiple Hearings and Filings

In probate matters, SE McKee and others as administrators of Thomas Batdorff estate filed final account with hearing set for June 3. Eliza J Keller executrix of Lewis Keller filed first account with hearing June 2. Charles Billheimer reported private sale of Abraham Billheimer estate personal property. L F Hostetter guardian of Nannie and Grade Steele received $300 bond. Allen Greeley named admin of Mercy Ford estate with $2000 bond. James M Shamp named guardian of Emma Van Meter with $1000 bond. John M Majira will filed for probate and Elizabeth Eby will probated with Elias Eby and Anna Sidle named executors without bond. petition to sell real estate filed. Sarah Forrer elected to take provision from Daniel Forrer will.

Charles" “Billheimer Abraham Billheimer L. F. Hostetter Nannie Grate Steele Allen Greeley Mercy Q. Ford James M. Shamp Emma van Meter John M. Majira Elizabeth Eby Elias Eby Anna E. Sidle Sarah Forrer Daniel Forrer Will

Is It Hurst Again In Nineteenth District Race

In Tuscarawas county word says J Edward Hurst may seek the Democratic nomination for Congress next year against Judge Smyser. Report says his last defeat was due to a district Republican landslide and he lacked a fair shot. Many Democrats in the district loom as rivals for the nomination and election.

Tuscarawas County J. Edward Hurst Judge Smyser New Philadelpia Tribune Smyser Hurst

Husband Answers Wife in Divorce Case at Applecreek

William Miller seeks divorce from Mina Miller alleging cruelty and interference that kept him home and prevented employment. He denies intoxication but admits occasional drinking with her and says she funded liquor. He claims cruelty and public morality violations justify relief and vows to prove his case at trial. A promote note extols Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy with merchant listings.

William Miller Applecreek Mina Miller Ier Miller

Hyde suit seeks removal of James W Alexander at Equitable

A suit filed in New York on May 13 by James H Hyde and others seeks the removal of James W Alexander from his role as trustee and an accounting. The complaint alleges a long running conspiracy to shift stock control from descendants to policy holders via proxies, naming Gage E Tarbell and detailing alleged scandals and financial entanglements. It also disputes Hyde’s management and references a masked ball at Sherry's and related accusations.

New York James W Alexander The Equitable James H Hyde William H. McIntyre Annie P Hyde Mary B Ripley Mr Alexander Hyde Henry B. Hyde Gage E. Tarbell Tarbell Alexander Mr Hyde Sherry's United States Shipbuilding Company Mr. Hyde

Front dispatch details multiple engagements near Chiminotse

May 11 to 7 reports describe indecisive fighting seven miles from Ufan ga and efforts to hold Tarangau pass. Japanese advances were repulsed at times, Russian retirements followed reinforced Japanese pressure, with naval observers noting Vladivostok squadron’s presumed Pacific passage under Rojestvensky's orders and strategic aims amid broader Far East actions.

St. Petersburg Linevitch Chiminotse Chiminaotse Ufanga Tarangau Pass Rojestvensky Vladivostok Tsugaru Straits Pacific Far East M. Vronski Novoe Vremya Oyama Sakhalinds Rojestyensky Spapersayaracer

Sutscribe for the Rembliest TrORRT A

The fragmentary text hints at a quirky or cryptic bulletin about a performer or event. Names, dates, or places are unreadable, but the snippet suggests a cultural or literary note with a playful title and unclear attribution.

Peace Day Observed in Ohio Public Schools

State schools receive circular from State School Commissioner Jones urging May 18 observance as the Hague Peace Conference opening anniversary. Emphasizes patriotism in peacetime and using recitations and readings on peace to foster humanity and universal benevolence among students.

Tien Chas. Haupert Jones Ohio Hague Comatente Europe America Hague Commission

Ocean Travelers from Wooster Set Sail Dates Listed

Antoni Oltmanna departs New York on the La Touraine for Havre and Paris. May 19 sees Will Bell and Samuel H. Bell Jr. sail on the Cedric for Liverpool. The Deutschland sails May 25 carrying Elsine Oltmanne Johanne G Oltmanne Jan W Altmann Fritz Shiprar to Hamburg. June 8 Mrs Dammel Bell and daughter Margaret Elizabeth join Mrs Robert Cameron and son James on the Campania to Liverpool. Information credited to John C. Boyd, agent for the lines.

Antoni Oltmanna New York Jan. W. Altmanns Fritz Shiprar Dammel Bell Margaret Elizabeth Robert Cameron James Campania Cunard Line Liverpool John C. Boyd

Man with Dizzy Spell Falls on West Liberty Street

Orlando Allen, an elderly resident of West Salem, was walking on West Liberty Street at about 7 p m when he suddenly became dizzy and fell to the pavement suffering a broken nose. Local witnesses assisted him until medical help arrived.

Orlando Allen West Salem West Liberty Street

Man Struck Down at Residence as Doctor Analyzes Death Cause

In front of Charles Zaring's residence Allen was carried to Dr A W Bashford’s office where he received medical care. His nose was broken and he bled freely. The old man appeared stricken, but Dr Bashford later attributed the incident to heart and kidney trouble, not alcohol.

Charles Zaring Allen A. W. Bashford

Installation of Rev Scott F Gershey at Pirat Presbyterian

Large audience fills nain room of Pirat Presbyterian church as Rev Scott F Gershey is installed as pastor. Opening prayer by Rev A B Miller. Sermon by Rev B J Meese using Is Not This the Carpenter. Charges to pastor and people delivered by Rev S F Scovel and Rev Oc A Hills. Incumbent Rev F M Hickox offered installation prayer. Gershey praised for power and eloquence drawing large congregations in Wooster.

D. D Hills F. M. Hickox Hershey Wooster

Life Plant Ends Rheumatism for Thiniway Man

James L. Sawyer of Thiniway, C, long suffered rheumatism for many years. He tried numerous medicines until taking Life Plant, reporting two bottles cured him.

James L. Sawyer Thiniway, C

Woken as Well as Men Are Made Miserable by Kidney Trouble

A historic notice discusses how kidney trouble affects both women and men, detailing the misery caused by the ailment and its impact on daily life and wellbeing. The piece frames kidney disease as a common, indiscriminate affliction affecting all genders.

Shane Tell- Rome Dr. Kilmer Binghamtra

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ayers Ayer Mas. L. M SuiTu Sateen Caterco Loxell Masa Chippewa Tp Boi i Harrold Miller West North Street Swithh-Schott Grocery Co Sr c Wooster Conrail United Commercial Canton Council Sehorld EL Plank Thoraday St- Eagles Robert Landaw W. &E. Nunkle Albert C. Fetters Weilersville Dovins Amall Bovn John A. Brown Dr. Brown Mr. Brown A. J. Stoll Brown Republican West Larwill Street Board of Public Service Wooster Bank M. L. Smyser Zimmerman C. M Yccum Charles Clark Pittsburg Avenue C. V. Biddle Marshallville Uniontown Stark County Henry P. Karch, Jr H P Karch Board of Publi Service Hart Liberty Street City Opera House Bo Eas von Henry Boigegrain Amanda Boigegrain Columbus Boigegrain Sha Amanda L. Peters Board of Patterson Saavy Wooster High School Roy Whitmer Adams Express Co Rochester Whitmer James Edwards Chicago Olympic Theatre Daniel Heller Tennessee Kentucky Heller Webster United States Department, of Agriculture Washington, D. C University of Minois Urbana Ill Castoria R. L. Adair McKee Et al Thomas Batdorff Eliza J Keller Lewis H. Kéller Husband Wife Chamerlain Ithggists At -New York Hyde. Stock Sherry’s Alded Bradstreet Kiens Prof. Haupert S. F. Hershey S. S.S Swift Specific CO Atlanta, GA Victor Stubbins Cor. Barthman Washington Aves Boston Mr. Sawyer Trinway the Life Plant Co Canton Pennsylvania Rrb Livi L. LawrEn Plant-Co Ganton Oseph A. Fritz Office Over C Billman Tcouncilor-At- Law T.ndi Columbian University Law School Washington, DC Wayne County Lapos Oss W. Funk Harding & Co Martin L. Smyler Attorney-Atlaw Hin Noel Merchant's Upstaira M. F. Kean Atiqeney-At-Law McClarran’s Iron Block W. Liberty St E. Ww, Neweire Jackson Blork Public Square Rank Taggart Wooster, Oh Fredrick's Store East Liberty St Jcclarran Joan C. McLarrar & Jones Charles C. Jones Attorneys-At-Law Wooster, Ohio TPAY OR & T & Taylor J.B. Tavron R.C. Taylor Nice Swartz U.S Patent Office Washington, DCc Maenlew Ira Euce Cuon Stoll, Yall & Tot En Sete Office Market Stre Unty Dr. Stoll Beall Bowman Engi Td Coe Stoll W. Ryan H. J. Stole EYE and Ear Downing Block Beal Bowmas New York Eye and Ear Institute A. Elder Laubach & Boyd's Drug Store GEM Phold Gallery Fredrick’s Jacob Fischer Rick OH O Bae
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