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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1903
Page
2
An old advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as giving a breathing spell to consumptives. It claims the remedy relieves chest tension and can ease weakness, suggesting tonic strength helps move disease from the lungs to the body. The copy imitates period medical marketing language from Scott & Brown.
The Wayne County Democrat endorses Simon I Lehman for re nomination and re election to the county commission, citing his record of saving taxpayers money and duty well done. Lehman alleges opposition from Douglass and outlines a letter with bold charges, asserting custom supports a second term and promising to answer voters questions.
A testimonial from Dr Turner of Dempseywn Pa claims his nightly New Life Pills restore youth after two weeks. The product is advertised as vegetable, liver stomach and bowel aid, priced at 25 cents at Laubach Boyd's rug Store.
Beginning May 24 the Pennsylvania Lines timetable lists West Bound and East Bound arrivals at Wooster with trains numbered 43 41 9 19 211 15 405 and 408 282 42 88 29 8 among others. Times include morning and afternoon slots. some services run daily others on Sundays only, with Toledo connections noted for several eastbound and westbound trains.
Local items report Young Orchestra engagements in Creston and Millersburg, weather affecting crops, Shreve high commencement in the armory May 28, and a string of town notices. Police log covers assaults, detentions, a Canton workhouse transfer, and various minor incidents. Community events include Ascension services, a fair grounds show arrival, and the Farmers State service gathering.
Dr T G Merritt of No Mehoopany Pennsylvania reports a dramatic healing using Electric Bitters after a patient suffered violent gastric hemorrhages from stomach ulcer. He prescribes the remedy, noting immediate improvement and no attacks for 14 months. The product claims universal aid for dyspepsia indigestion constipation and kidney troubles and is sold for 50 cents at Lau Bach & Boyd's.
An ad style notice promotes Witch Salve by Achnevenance Co and Laub uc Boyd. It touts relief for burns, bleeding, itching, and pimples with a claimed scar healing effect. The wording mentions Pete Witch Haze Sarr and a quack tone typical of late 19th century patent medicine ads.
Ashland officials and Chicago Short Line directors met after Mr Myers returned from Cleveland where he attended a directors meeting. Talks focused on right of way and funding to extend the line to New London and connect with the Big Four by late summer or October 1. The Ashland newspaper notes repeated reports of a Beaver Pa to Sandusky Lake Erie route but says no definite moves have been made yet.
Judge 8S. B Eason granted two divorces on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Blanche McDaniels of West Salon is separated from W T McDaniels on cruelty and neglect. T B Keeler represented Mrs. McDaniels. John Mowery of Wooster obtained a divorce from Mrs. Phoebe Mowery on wilful absence and gross neglect, with Ro Smith as plaintiff’s attorney.
An old advertisement touts Dr King's New Discovery for consumption as a sure cure, with testimonials from Mrs. C. B. Vulette of Shepherdstown and claims of relief for bronchitis croup whooping cough pneumonia and consumption. It promotes trial bottles free and a limit of one dollar for the regular size with powder. DeWitt's Little Early Risers are advertised as gentle laxatives claimed to remove the cause of trouble, sold by Zimmerman & Co and Boyd.
The Republican county convention met at the Cite Opera House to select delegates and alternates for the state convention. Judge Frank Taggart chaired with H Habbell as temporary secretary. A five member committee, including McIntire Hochstetler and Craig, was formed to pick the delegates and alternates. Delegates named include L M suyer Bertolette Hard Bryson Molter Garver Huchstettler Aub tell and others. alternates listed include Craig Barkhomer Brenneman Kean Rudy Smith Parish. The session adjourned after finishing appointments.
A letter to the editor questions accepting Andrew Carnegie's gift of 12,000 toward a Greater public library in our city. The writer contrasts philanthropy with labor exploitation, cites Carnegie's steel wealth, and warns against ignoring labor injustice while welcoming the funding. J W Penick signs.
Memorial services in Wooster will observe the day with officers and committees leading. President of the Day Rev. J H Deeds. Vice President Mrs. Harry McClarran. Chief Marshal Robert J Smith. Memorial day events include services at City Hall May 30 at 10 am with Rev E T Hagerman, and cemetery decorations in the afternoon with a 1 pm parade from Public Square.
The Central Union Telephone company halted all Wooster exchange construction after an appeal bond revived the injunction in common pleas court. Residents had believed no further trouble would arise, but the suit for a franchise continues, delaying work already underway.
A Springville Alabama mother with whooping cough experience explains how Chamberlain's Cough Remedy prevented dangerous outcomes for her three children including a three month old baby. She asserts the remedy kept them plump and healthier than untreated peers and notes the oldest daughter requested cough syrup between episodes. The ad claims the remedy is sold by all druggists.
Wm A Lott and Emmet Lee on the board of public safety held a meeting Tuendy evening. Lee elected president and Jacob Marchand secretary. Regular meetings set for the first and third Mondays. The board discussed department rules and regulations under city control. Mayor Van Nest plans to veto the ordinance fixing firemen bonds salaries and police salaries until the bond requirement is removed. The board will delay appointments in fire or police until action on the ordinance or veto.
A mortgage for 32 Heuwe to AL Girford of Elyria as trustee is filed at the Youngstown recorder's office. The road, named Col W French 8 Youngstown Cleveland, runs from P & L Brathfowl land near Lake Shore station through Girard Niles Warren Phalanx Garrettsville Munson to the Chagrin river headwaters toward Little Mountain near P Fairport.
Aimed at preventing unseen dangers, the ad warns of blood borne microbes and touts Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a purifier of the blood. It claims the remedy both purifies the blood and prevents eruptions such as boils pimples and sores.
The Freshman Class banquet in Kauke Hall Tuesday night featured an elaborate menu and lively toasts. Speakers included J O Weslay, Earl Triffit, Chas. H. Rice, Cecelia F. Remey, Alice R. Fitch, and Chas. H. Baillie, praising the class and looking to future gatherings.
A testimonial from Rev. M. D. Myers, Presiding Elder of the Free Methodist Church, Correctionville, Iowa, credits Dr Miles Restorative Nervine with restoring vigor after nerve and stomach troubles. He reports weight gain, improved appetite, and renewed energy during extensive travel and preaching. The ad promotes Dr Miles Remedies with a free book offer.
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