20 May 1908
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1908
Page
1
William Wile of near Jefferson told Chief Lerner he was touched for five dollars Sunday evening while with Eva Hagerman Cisena of Elyria visiting Wooster. Hagerman Cisena denied stealing, showing five dollars received by telegraph from Elyria. she was brought to the mayor's office and confronted by Wile.
A large testimonial notice extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as spring medicine for the blood appetite and rheumatism. It cites 40,366 supporters and urges readers to begin taking it now in liquid form or as Sarsapabs, 100 doses for one dollar.
The Millersburg Wooster and Urrvalle Telephone company says it will not reduce telephone rates or offer county service or fewer phones on a party line. Manager Herron said the meeting was harmonious and that while they would like to, a rate readjustment would be financially impossible.
Robert J. Hatfield of Wayne Township learns of daughter Mrs. D H Loreaux death in Fargo North Dakota after an operation. Body arrived Wooster and funeral held at Hatfield residence. Loreaux, 28, left behind husband and two young children. She was born in Wayne Township and married Prof. Loreaux five years ago. She graduated from Wooster High School and belonged to the First Presbyterian Church.
discussion over sending two Taft delegate sets to Chicago convention fades as counties report no second convention. Taft leaders in Columbia push for a ratification event while some backlash and local figures like Postmaster Hebey of Newark draw disapproval. The American Tribune accuses Hebey of betrayal.
The Ladies Att of Maple Grove Methodist Church honor departed sister Delpha Morrison with a memorial tribute. They express sorrow at the loss to the society and family and extend heartfelt sympathy to her husband and children. Resolutions request publication and civil acknowledgment.
The Methodist church hosted a large field day and Sunday school rally with strong attendance from Valley College and the Reformed School, each sending many officers and teachers. The silk flag from the estate was awarded to the Reformed School for its full participation while Valley College had nine. Dr Clark spoke on The Life of Teaching, stressing teacher actions more than words and echoing the Emery quote What you are thunders so loudly in my ears.
Residents A. Stevens and wife reported a burglar entered their open front door shortly after 11 o clock Sunday night. Mrs Stevens awoke as the chamber door bumped the bed and heard footsteps and whistling as the intruder left. Officers searched the area but found no suspect or property missing. Mrs Stevens saw the man disappear down Front Street.
At Monday meeting the county commissioners authorized infirmary directors to proceed with a series of repairs at the county infirmary.
The paper advises all blind residents entitled to the state pension to secure and file their applications by May 2. Blank forms are available from George J. Schwartz, secretary, Wooster.
Mrs D C Nolan of Gem Kansas credits Peruna with end to throat trouble and safety in the home. The ad praises Peruna as a universal remedy for cats, coughs, colds, dyspepsia, constipation and other minor ailments, citing testimonials from multiple families and urging continued use.
Good housewives prefer Gold Medal Flour brands, signaling trusted pantry staple cues in a vintage advertisement fragment.
A promotion for men’s negligee shirts touts season wearability and comfort. The line features soft fabrics, well-cut patterns by expert shirt makers, and options from Manhattan, Monarch, Eagle, and Wilson Bros. in plain white, stripes, and figures with regular, coat, attached, or separate cuffs priced from $1.00 to $3.50.
More men buy suits at this price than at any other. Ask how much they want to pay for a spring suit and they say about fifteen dollars. We stress our fifteen dollar suits with two and three button styles, single and double breasted cuts, and selected fabrics like cheviots and cashmeres.
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