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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1908
Page
8
Miss Margarat King, a longtime Latin teacher at the local school, resigns to accept a position as English teacher at the Technical High School in Cleveland. The new school is under erection. King, valued for her work with youth, accepted a strong offer including salary. She plans to begin in September.
The Wooster district of the North Ohio conference of the Methodist church holds its first annual convention in Orrville on Wednesday May 20. Delegates from the local Wooster church join several women on the program for devotional services, addresses, reports, music, readings, and various committee appointments across a full day of activities.
The Modern Woodmen camp of this city plans to travel to Shreve on Sunday June 7 for memorial services. The trip may be by rail if fast trains from Shreve stop there. otherwise travel will use carriages and picnic wagons. A large delegation is expected.
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for any catarrh cure claim Hall's Catarrh Cure promises to treat internally through the blood and mucous membranes. It names F J Dubene y Co of Potedoro and F J Cheney, with testimonials available and a price per bottle.
Condensed timetable lists eastbound and westbound departures from Wooster. Notable routes include connections toward Cleveland and Southwe, with trains emphasizing early morning and late evening slots. The schedule mentions direct lines, local stops, and special excursion rates for Saturday departures.
The Wooster Poultry association will meet at the county recorder's office Friday evening May 15. A new large enclosed porch has been added to the Mougey hotel by Landlord Klinger.
The article promotes Electr ic Bitters as a cure for climate related ailments and general weakness, claims malaria and fevers vary by altitude, and touts Kodol and Dean's Ointment as remedies from local drugstores. It reads as a vintage advertisement collage with mixed products and dubious claims.
The Wapakoneta Daily News hails Prof. Chas Haupert as superintendent of schools following his merited reelection. The board’s unanimous vote is praised as a reward for a year of progress in city education. A new building project underway costs 50,000 dollars with work continuing.
Max Bloomberg has received many letters on sidewalks including one signed A Citizen received Saturday. It threatens citizens should compel the university and Quinby estate to lay their walks or citizens will prosecute the convis men for malfeasance in office.
Mrs. Frick of Beall avenue burned both hands Thursday morning while lifting a chair containing poram id to a portion of its contents. Right hand. left hand somewhat spared. Lotions applied, pain relieved, but burns severe enough to keep her nearly helpless for a few days.
Councilman Charles Lautenschlager suffered a stumble early Wednesday while cycling to the Pennsylvania freight depot. A yellow bulldog dashed from in front of Wallace Smith’s restaurant and knocked him off his bike, but he quickly recovered and continued his trip to work.
The ad claims rheumatism causes great suffering and promotes rest and sleep with Chamberlain's Ointment. It asserts temporary relief can become permanent for many, while elderly sufferers tied to damp or weather changes may require ongoing care. Sold in 24 and 50 cent sizes by S. H. Boyd & Co.
Lugene Reypolis Post G A R members protest a state legislature enacted measure allowing county commissioners to grant $100 to county G A R posts. They argue the small amount split across many posts dilutes Memorial Day donations and may trigger a statewide protest rollout.
H. P. Reynolds of Richton Park purchased four horses from Bell Bros, with shipments to his home on Thursday. He has long dealt with Belk, reviewed books showing a total of about one hundred horses bought over time, with prices from 1000 to 2000 dollars each, totaling around 150000 dollars. Reynolds is known as a straightforward, amiable dealer in horses.
A spate of dog poisonings grips the city area north of Liberty Street. A bulldog owned by Howard Thomas nearly died after ingesting strychnine, but Dr. W F Derr saved it with prompt treatment and extended care. The incidents have unnerved residents and prompted warnings.
The legislature amended the burial law for indigent soldiers and related dependents. It caps expenses at 75 dollars, requiring verified need and detailing items including a black felt casket, white lining, a burial robe, an outside box, grave digging, a hearse, and three carriages. Two ward or township citizens will be paid one dollar each for services per burial.
Casper Stair aged 87 years 8 months 8 days died Wednesday evening in Akron at his son Johns home Tong Wooster. Death due to the infirmities of old age. Survived by three sons Jon Akron Levi Wooster Jacob Kansas City Mo one daughter Mrs Peter Sparr Wooster. Born in Germany he came to America as a boy of 12 and spent most of his life in Wayne County. He was noted for integrity and earned the respect of his neighbors.
Examined Time Pieces J A Kibler and Frank Coz of Cleveland visited the city Thursday to inspect conductors and motormen watches on the electric line. Officials reported most watches kept accurate time, stressing punctual connections and terminal arrivals.
Ebenezer lodge F A M will be inspected on Wednesday May 27 at 7 30 by District Lecturer GC L Hiner of Canton. Degree work and banquet will follow.
Honor students for the college preparatory department were selected for highest grades and will speak at commencement. Miss Pertha Ringland Miss Edna Campbell Arthur Davies Merle Rudy and John Wallace are the honorees.
The text asserts kidneys strain impurities from blood and claims Foley's Kidney Remedy will restore health. It promotes purchasing from Bixler's Pharmacy and S. H. Boyd & Co. with a call to take the remedy immediately.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions pills and digestion but provides no identifiable names, dates, places, or events to summarize into a coherent news item. The readable parts reference a reaction, Dean's Regulats, and stomach cure claims without verifiable facts.
For years I suffered from biliousness and constipation. Appetite failed, vitality waned, and laxatives worsened matters. Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets relieved the ill feeling at once, strengthened digestion, and purified the stomach liver and blood. Sold by J. H. Boyd & Co in Birmingham Ala.
Superintendent Fisher states the Bloomington reservoir will continue operating until the Reddick reserve gives out. He plans to shut Bloomington and run the Applecreek plant only, citing current water in Reddick's and a possible five to six weeks of supply.
Andrew Perry, linked to a hat incident aiming at Brant in Orrville, has been arrested and taken to Wooster city prison. Brant swore out an affidavit claiming Perry assaulted him. Sheriff Caskey and Henry Lerner accompanied the arrest, which followed a mayoral warrant issued by Mayor Van Neat.
Two new ensembles emerge in Shreve. Madgan is a 20 member Bt Cecelia choir set for its first appearance at the high school baccalaureate service. A second eleven piece choir is organized by Prof Dan Roth of Wooster.
The ad argues many women present varied symptoms to doctors caused by uterine disease. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a healing tonic and nervine, claiming it strengthens the whole system and relieves nervous exhaustion, hysteria, and related uterine ailments. It touts Pleasant Pellets for digestive aid and suggests the remedy acts as an appetizing tonic.
FR T faces Hava in Atlanta as the matchup highlights a key test for both teams. The game centers on offensive efficiency and defensive discipline amid a high stakes ATL showdown.
An old warning notes that pneumonia and consumption can follow a cold. It touts Foley’s Honey and Tar as a cure for obstinate coughs and colds and claims protection against serious outcomes. Also mentions Bixler's Pharmacy and S H Boyd & Co. Kadol is advertised as a remedy for digestive issues.
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