Mother Is Released From County Jail After Assault Case
Sophronia Walter of Rittman was freed from 380 days in jail after Sheriff Caskey suspended the sentence for good behavior and payment of fines. Her husband and friends arranged funds to secure her liberty and return home with her three children Mary 4 Henry 8 John 3. Neighbors had circulated rumors about the family, which Mrs Walter denies, while the girl Myrtle is described as well behaved apart from a bad temper. The release followed a Justice Shondel order and was helped by Mrs Walter paying remaining costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophronia Walter
Rittman
Myrtle Hook
Mary
Henry
John
Caskey
Shonedel
Walter
Abe
Myrtle
Mra. Walter
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Related Remedies Ad
An old advertisement offers Hall's Catarrh Cure at 75 cents per bottle from Hall's Catarrh Cure Co Toledo Ohio. It touts testimonial support for J Cheney and claims to cure nasal catarrh by acting on the blood and mucous membranes. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation and credits Warper Kissas Maia as a business signer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Cleveland and Southwestern Traction Co Schedule From Wooster
Local timetable shows trains from Wooster to Cleveland and nearby towns with multiple daily departures at 5:00, 7:00, 8:00, 9:00, 10:00, and 11:00 hours, plus morning and afternoon connections for Lindale Puritar Springs Norwalk and Lorain. Included are excursion rates, theater car service on Saturdays, and special Wooster Limiteds at 8:45 and 10:45 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Cuippewa Lake
Geveland
Lindale
Puritar Springs
Giyzia
North Amherst
Lorain
Gratton
Oberlin
Wellington
Berlin Heights
Norwalk
Frham Public Square
Cleveland
Ore
Wayne county birth and local notices in Ohio period
Wayne township welcomes a daughter to Floyd Lehman and wife. Ohio health conference to meet June 18 and 19 in Cleveland for small municipalities under 8,000 population. Wayne County officials report routine meetings, a probate judge commits Mrs Ellen Eberly to Massillon hospital, and changes to teacher certification terms. A magician’s tame bantam chickens appear in Mora stock show. Postal stamp perforation rule issued. two local residents graduate in civil engineering. Red Cross degree conferred. medical cases and local office moves noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Boards of Health
Ohio
Cleveland
Mora
Grahame Stock Co
Post Office Department
Washington
University faculty to Europe for summer study
A wave of Wooster academics plans international travel this summer. Dean Kilaa Compton and Mrs. Compton depart June 13 to Europe for the season. Dr. Scovel and Mrs. Scovel sail in June for London to attend a peace conference. several others including Miss Gingrich, Miss Pendleton, and Dr Beboteguy will sail June 6 or June 18 for Italy or France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Kilaa Compton
Compton
Misa M. E Pendleton
Italy
H. G. Beboteguy
France
O. A. Billa
Miriam Hills
Jane
England
H. C. Groombine
Farmers Demand Lower Telephone Rates and Service
Farmers committees pressed for cheaper rates from the telephone company arguing that only lower charges and extended service will satisfy them. They cited a promised report that reportedly offered only minor adjustments, and warned they would build their own lines if demands are not met, noting $12 yearly party-line fees and shared exchanges as unacceptable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oor
Pioneer Called by Death John Young Dies at Cedar Valley
John Young aged in his 90s died at home in Cedar Valley after years of failing sight and a hip fracture from a fall. A German immigrant who settled in Wayne County decades ago, he leaves a widow and children John, Ama, Elizabeth, Ida, Charles, and William. He was a longtime Lutheran church member and active in local services. Funeral was held at the family house at 10 a m Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Young
Cedar Valley
Mr. Young
Germany
America
Stark County
Towayne County
Bia
Ama Bucher
Hizabeth Randebaugh
Ida Randebaugh
Charles Young
William Young
Young
Lutheran Church
Madisonburg
Resolutions Praise Judge M L Smyser by Seventeenth District Republicans
James Glenn led a convention to honor Judge Martin Luther Smyser of Wayne County, noting his courage, legal skill, and valued counsel. The resolution expresses deep loss at his death, calls him a foremost Republican, and requests a copy of the resolutions be sent to Mrs. Smyser Sulyser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Glenn
M L Smyser
Martin Luther Smyser
Wayne County
Congress
Seventeenth
Smyxer
Bia
17Th
Mra. Sulyser
New Appointments at State Experiment Station
At the board of control meeting the experiment station confirmed several hires. Joseph H Ourley and A3 Wahittier plus Arnold W Meyer join nutrition research, with H C George as assistant experimentalist. George remains from prior work. most new appointments start September first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Control
Joswph H Uourley
Ohio State University
Wahittier
University of Maine
Arnold W. Meyer
Columbia Universit
H. C.george
George
Chemical Department
Vanover
South Farm
A. Heron Named New Pastor At First Presbyterian Wooster
A. Heron, chosen to succeed Dr S Hershey as pastor of the First Presbyterian church, will arrive in Wooster in the latter part of June to begin his duties likely preaching first on the last Sunday in June or the first Sunday in July. He has been blessed by his Indianapolis church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D A. Heron
S . Hershey
First Presbyterian Church
Wooster
Heron
Indianapolis
Grahame Co Present Closing Night Show At Theatre
A large Friday night audience found the Grahame Co production highly engaging with Mire Kelly delivering a stellar performance as A Child of Fortune. The closing night bill promises In Old Kentucky to finish the engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grahame Co
Little Mire Kelly
Old Kentucky
Circus Combines Hagenbeck and Wallace for Wester Show
The May 29 Wester circus combines the Hagenbeck animal show and the Ben Wallace troupe. It promises one of the largest tent shows on the road with a vast animal collection and thrilling acts. Performers include upright polar bears, tigers, elephants, and many trained tricks under fearless trainers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wester
Hagenbeck
Tiha Ben Wallace
Ita
Marriage License list for Ephraim Miller and Cora Dunker
Ephraim Miller and Cora E Dunker of Fredericksburg along with Joseph Sterner and Lena Weigman of Orrville appear in a marriage license notice. The brief item notes two couples seeking nuptial licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ephraim Miller
Cora E Dunker
Fredericksburg
Joseph Sterner
Lena Weigman
Orrville
Chamberlain's remedy aids Vermont citizen’s recovery
An honored town resident with severe dysentery sought Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after hearing of its Western use. He was told Wolcott druggist M J Leach kept it in stock, obtained it promptly, and was cured. For sale by 8 H Boyd & Co. dkt
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Saya M. J. Leach
Wolcott
8. H. Boyd & Co
Foley's Kidney Remedy Urges Immediate Use
If any person suspects kidney problems they should take Foley's Kidney Remedy at once to avoid Bright's disease or diabetes. Delays may allow the condition to worsen. Available at Bixler's Pharmacy and S. H. Boyd & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Bright
Bixler's Pharmacy
S. H. Boyd & Come
Kodol Digestive Aid Promoted In Local Ad
A vintage advertisement touts Kodol as a cure that digests all foods and aids the stomach, claiming it works directly on the stomach and is pleasant to take, sold by Krieger's Drug Store. Also mentions Doan’s Otement for skin conditions and itching with bold rhymed claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krieger
Drus
Modern Woodmen Start Shreve Memorial Trip June 7
Drum corps from Modern Woodmen head to Shreve for memorial services on June 7 aboard the Wooster and Toledo trains. Services begin at 2 p.m. Consolo Johnson, Frank Ackerman, and W L Long will attend the state picnic at Colombia to gather ideas for the local camp. At Thursday’s meeting two new members were adopted and a June 4 class was anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen
Shreve
Wooster
Toledo
Consolo A Johnson
Forester
Frank Ackerman
W L Long
Colombia
Honest Boy Recovers Lost Five Dollar Bill
J M Herman a Woo ters Delivery Co driver misplaced an envelope with five dollars on Friday. Walter D Foss Jr found the envelope on Buckeye Street and returned it to Mr Herman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J M. Herman
Wooters Delivery Co
Buckeye Street
Walter D. Foss, Jr
Herman
It Reached the Spot Mr E Humphrey’s Store Endorses Discovery
Omega Ohio store owner and regional telegraph president praises Dr King’s New Discovery saying it reached the cough spot when others failed and healed throat and chest. Sold at S. H. Boyd & Co. with trial bottle free. Also advertised are Dr Shoop Pink Pain Tablets and Man Zan Pile remedy with local druggists carrying these products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Humphrey
Omega, O
Adams County Telephone Co
The
Home Telephone Co
Pike County
Dr. King
H. Boyd & Co
Aged man nearly dies after eating rat biscuits
Aged 93 year old W McVicker in his 98th year accidentally swallowed four rat biscuits. A cracker produced a taste of poison from unopened boxes. He initially walked home then fell ill. Granddaughter Wall Weaver alerted Jasper after a misread label. Doctor declared him out of danger once poison was confirmed and treated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jr. W. McVicker
Jasper
Father McVicker
Wall Weaver
Akron man sues traction company for 10000 damages
Cark L. Hoyt of Akron filed a petition against the Cleveland and Southwestern Traction Co for 10000 alleging that on January 8 1908 he was thrown from a car and struck by a stationary truck on a Seville depot platform causing a broken left arm and permanent injury. Kent W. Hughes of Akron is attorney for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cark L. Hoyt
Akron
Cleveland & Southwestern Traction Co
Hoyt
Seville
Kent W. Hughes
Measles Postpones Shreve Graduates Commencement
Measles outbreaks left many members of the graduating class at Shreve County down. The commencement exercises scheduled for Thursday May 28 were postponed indefinitely due to illness among students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cluss
Shreve
Whooping Cough Remedies Endorsement by Durand Resident
In February our daughter had the whooping cough. Mr. Lane of Hartland recommended Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and said it gave his customers the best satisfaction. We found it as he said and can recommend it to anyone with children troubled by whooping cough. For sale by S H Boyd & Co. dkt
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane
Hartland
Chamberlain
A. Goss
Durand, Mich
S. H. Boyd &Co
Pensions Granted to Widows and Veterans by Van Neat Sons
notices list monthly allowances for widows and veterans from various units including Maria Dagne Akron widow of John Dagne 3rd battery Minnesota Light Artillery eight dollars per month from Oct 2 1907 Daniel S Stout Wooster Co B McLaughlin's Squadron Ohio Vol Cav seventeen dollars per month from Feb 5 1908 Margaret Dugan Orrville widow of James Dugan Co WA 38 per month from April 9 1907 Philip Hetn Wooster Co C 10th Ohio Vol Inf 24 per month from Feb 19 1908 Lydia Adams Orrville widow of Albert Adams Co A 7th Pa Vol Cav eight dollars per month from Feb 11 1908 and twelve dollars per month from April 19 1908
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. van Neat Sons
Maria Dagne Akron
John Dagne
Minnesota
Ltgbt
Daniel S Stout
Wooster
B. McLaughlin
Ohio
Margaret Dugan
Orrville
James Dugan
Philip Hetn
Wooster, Co C
Lydia Adams
Albert Adams
Co. A
Commission Named Jury Panel for Ensuing Year
The jury commission for the upcoming year was selected. Members are A. S. Rabl from Wooster, Wm. Mellinger from Plain township, 8S M Brenneman of Orrville, and Meilennen of Creston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xkason
A. S. Rabl
Wooater
Wm. Mellinger
Plain Township
Brenneman
Orrville
Meilennen
Creston
The Knock-out Blow in Boxing and Health Discoveries
A historic account describes the knock-out blow as a pivotal ring moment and argues the stomach is the most vulnerable target. It promotes Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery for digestion and catarrh, touting alcohol-free ingredients and offering free booklets and advice from Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corbett
Pierce
Sage
Endnent Medical
R.V. Pierce
Buffalo
N.Y
Dr. Pierce
Delightful Walnut Fig Jell O Dessert
An old fashioned dessert idea using English walnuts and figs folded into dissolved Jell O. Boil water to dissolve, then add figs and walnuts as it thickens. Serve with whipped cream. Recipe notes claim walnuts figs and Jell O are available at any grocery, yielding a large economical dessert for a big family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aarge
Kennedys Laxative Cough Syrup Ad
Colds that hang on in spring exhaust nerves and invite serious illness. Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup quickly stops the cough and expels the cold. Sold by Krieger's Drug Store. gentle laxative action appeals to children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Foley
Ler
S.H. Boyd & Catths
Kennedys
Krieger
Swamp Root Ad Reframes Kidney Health Claim
An advertisement warns that overwork harms kidneys and urges readers to use Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root at the Bing hamton NY address on every bottle, reinforcing brand naming across the copy.
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Ayer
J. C G. Ayer Co
Lowell, Mass
Pennsylvania
Nes
A. Mu
A. Me
Cleveland & Southwestern TractionCo
Lec , Cramer, Et. O
Rereene O
Weise
Ee Aeral
Tuesay Night
Wayne Township
Floyd Lehman
Wayne County Soldiers’ Relief Commission
M. M. van Nest
R Kramer
John E Applebaugh
T W Orr
Ellen Eberly
West Henry Street
Massillon Hospital
Jane Ryland
Mrs. Eberly
Ella Eberly
Orr
Maasiiloo Hospital
Uhio
General Assebly
Ream D Eshelman
F. R Eshelman
Sewickley, Pa
Western University of Pennsyvania
Phil Wilson
Kinney & Kneetrick Sanatorium
Stanley Power
P C. Fullerton
Ohio Farmers’ Inagarines Co
McClure Houes
Joan Walter
Appecreek
South Market Street
Vod
Smyser
Jin
Rev. Heron
Bouthven
Miloner
West Salem
Sues Traction Co
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
W. Thompson
Oagaren
Wesley H. Zaugg
Casaren
Citizens National Bank of
Wooster Ohio
United States Depository
Christy
Fombelle
Cha, M. Gray
J. McCoy
Chas. Mayers
M. L. Smyler
Yocum
Wertz
Mike Impure
Dr. Kilmay & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Obeph O. Fritz
Procter & O'Hall
East Liberty Street
W. Funce
Court House
Harding & Co
Artinl.smyler
Merchants’ Emporium
Kean
McClarran
Liberty Street
McCarran & Jones
Tneys
John Co. M'Clarran
Charles C. Jones, T-Law
Wooster, Ohio
Taylor & Taylor
Taylor Attorneys-at-law RC
Taylor Ooster
Roomie
Nice
Fra B.swarty
Battorney-at-law
Reapers Wooster
Wayme County
U. S. Patent Office
Washington, D.C
R. H.N. Mateeer Woooster
P. H.A Hart
EYE and Ear
Downing Block
Beall Ave
Bowman Popperry
New York Eye and Ear Institute
Ipsomas A. Elder
Epectacles Offee
Latbach & Boyd's Drug Store
Public Square Wooster
Wessler
Burdette S. Bontrager
Frederickshure
H. A. Waite
Kerr Street
East Presbyterian Church
Star
Dr. Platt
H.f.grows
Undertaker
Phoee
Ar Macy
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