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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1906
Page
4
The Wooster Republican urges residents to help sustain home institutions by spending locally. A dollar spent in Wooster may circulate many times, boosting business, property values, and investments. The piece argues Wooster has bright goods from many stores and warns against advertising rivals in Chicago or Cleveland.
The rate bill has passed the senate and is hailed as a long step forward. It fulfills promises made before the last general election, easing relief for the administration though critics note gaps in railway measures.
A Wayne County Democrat lauds a veteran House of Representatives member as one of the best, asserting strong support and pride in his leadership and record. The praise underscores confidence in his role and influence within the current session.
The daughter of Henry Chaseaway Davis is to wed, but as Mr Davie is running about everything down in his native West Virginia, he ought to be able to stand the luxury of another son in law or two.
An elderly Iowa resident says she cannot recall her exact age or how long she has used an IV but remembers beginning to smoke in 1776. Authorities note this uncertainty but cannot intervene if she chooses self harm.
Mrs. Howard Gould ascends in a balloon and amid social chatter the piece notes that balloon parties gain fame, with a light reflection that some may withdraw from the New York four hundred. It ends by recalling pleasant dreams of a Wooster to Mansfield trolley line.
The rising price of gasoline suggests the older model mare will stay in fashion through much of the summer, tying vehicle trends to higher fuel costs and extended use.
The report notes Secretary Taft has shed more than sixty pounds in three months while his presidential bee continues to weigh the same as before, a curious contrast in public life.
A Pennsylvania bank shut its doors leaving no state lands in its vaults. The remark suggests a nonpolitical closeup, then questions who will be the man to count Voliva down and out, noting it is perhaps early but worth pondering the outcome.
The item blends political hints and local curiosities. It references Dowie and a congressional bee, the rate bill, the coal strike, and a murder discussion. The Morehouse trial and a brewery feature appear alongside summer nods to readers.
An 1890s Wooster note lists uncalled letters in the post office on May 21. Names include W. E. Arthur, David Salenge, M. Cook, Wesley Curafetter, Alpha Caler, Jaurb Entzley, James Ewing, Carper Ginther, Heckman, Hartel, Wm. Lautenbiser, Geo. Morse, Ervil Biller, Eph Miler, M. S. Miller, Henry Mellinger, Chas. Albertasher, and Geo. (incomplete) reported in the record.
A testimonial from Mrs. Chas Steinecke of Stoughton Wisconsin praising Peruna after a severe cold and catarrh. The article touts Peruna as the World’s Greatest Medicine Factory with an expanding plant and hundreds of employees. It notes Dr Hartman’s long use of Peruna in practice before manufacturing and advertising it as a proprietary remedy after demand.
Smithville May 22 commencement exercises passed off well with five graduates named and their orations titled. King Orchestra provided music and John Eberly sang, as Prof Dickason of Wooster addressed the graduating class. Memorial Day programs, church services, and cemetery decorations were planned, with additional local visits and family news scattered throughout the town.
May 22 reports Prof H Lehr of Ada visiting relatives here. Mrs J S Easterday improving. J W Smith ill two weeks. Chester Township Sunday School convention to meet at LB church on June. All welcome. Mrs Zaring and son guests of Jim Walton last week. Miss May Smith of Lodi home for Sunday. Tom George reports a sick horse. Miss Mary Moorer ill all last week. Mrs Edward Howmar improving. Rev C Whitney former M B Church pastor preached last night. Wagner family erected monument to John Wagner at Bethel cemetery. S School of Church of God plans Children Day on June 24.
A May 19 storm in Moreland brought medium hail and grounded streets. The Ladies Aid plans a dime social at the village school with Miss Sprowles featuring a literary program. Ice cream, cake, and a comforter auction will follow. Local business talks include Morris Lightning Rod interests led by Mr. Karch.
Miss Josie Schaetzel of Appleton Wisconsin credits Peruna with curing her severe cold that settled on the lungs and caused catarrh after a few doses. She reports rapid improvement and full recovery in four weeks with no adverse effects.
Peruna gains widespread approval as a home remedy for catarrh, with claims it cures catarrh and becomes a standard treatment as more bottles are used. The text argues doctors do not cure catarrh effectively and a home remedy at modest cost will grow in popularity.
Elyria resident Mrs Schutt visits Mt Eaton as Lucas cleans for rebuilding. Canton visitors, church events, school plans, and road changes fill a busy week. A widow Mrs Lewis Stauffer dies at 63, with funeral at the Methodist church and interment at Apple Creek cemetery.
Misa Artie Lilley visited East Union friends. Misa Belle Fray from Cleveland visited sister Ada Frey and grandmother Mrs. Young. Mrs. Lehman Smedley spent time with friends in Orrville. Joanie Smith returned from Orrville. Elizabeth Moore and granddaughter Beryl visited Guy Moore and his wife in Akron. A silver medal contest under WCTU will be held Friday evening at the Reformed church with four young ladies and four young men competing. Ethel Hestacer of visiting parents attends the program.
May 22 report notes the funeral of Conradt Plasterer in Reedsburg attended by Reichard, Myers, and others. G A R and Maccabees plan joint services with John McSweeny as orator and Rev Neikirk addressing the audience. Memorial at Town Hall at 1 pm, decoration at 10 am, martial music featured. Community invited to dine and honor veterans while they live.
New Pittsburg witnessed a noon Wednesday May 17 wedding uniting Miss Hmima Weaver of New Pittsburg and Mr. Schafferty of Cleveland with Mrs Evert visiting from Ashland. Memorial services set May 27 by Rev Harris. Families and locals noted various visits and activities including a fishing party that failed Friday.
Market wire reports from Wooster show Wheat May 85 cents July 82 7 8. Corn May 48 6 8 July 47 3 4. Date May 38 12 July 33 1 2. Butter 10 to 12 cents per pound Eggs 13 cents per dozen Lard prices and chickens listed. Grain prices include Wheat 55c Flour per barrel 44 0, Rye 50c Oats 82c Corn 60c Barley 45c Timothy seed 1.25 to 1.40 Clover seed 6 dollars Hay 10 to 12 dollars per ton Bent bran and middlings priced. Wool and sodium values noted.
Price listings show cattle, sheep, calves, and hogs across Chicago East Buffalo Pittsburg Cleveland Cincinnati and New York markets. Entries include steers cows heifers bulls and feeders with ranges for each, plus grain prices and minor notes on lambs and calves and packing costs.
Miss Elia M. Miller a Washington society girl writes from 140 TF Street NE Washington DC praising Peruna for a catarrh of the head after taking several bottles she says she is entirely cured and cannot praise Peruna enough.
A long warning on catarrh cures notes many rely on local applications but some doctors prescribe internal remedies containing narcotics. Cocaine opium whisky and other narcotics provide only temporary relief and lead to habit formation, with patients believing improvement then discovering no real benefit.
The text claims Perana has found permanent use in homes because it contains no narcotic of any kind and is perfectly harmless. It states it can be used any length of time without creating a drug habit.
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