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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1906
Page
6
The ad touts Scott's Emulsion as the easy to take cod liver oil solution. It claims superior stomach tolerance, health benefits, and condemns cheap or alcoholic substitutes. Mott & Bowne of New York advertise the product at 409 Pearl Street.
Wooster University defeats Ohio State 6-5 in a spicy game as Lloyd and Felger pitched. Carrington homered for Wooster, with Putnam and Foss stealing bases and Barrington hitting safely. Umpire Llewellyn ejected Barrington after repeated delays as Osborne and Schalk contributed, while fielding miscues and walks shaped the late scoring.
George Starn attorney for Miss Sarah Stauffer files suit in Green township alleging permanent internal injuries from a December 10, 1905 tram crossing accident. Plaintiff says the train failed to give warning, causing her to be thrown from a buggy driven by Henry Kock, suffering nervous shock and lasting injury. Prayer for $5000 damages.
The Memorial Day Association of Keene invited Congressman Smyser to deliver the Decoration Day address, but he declined due to two Washington committees demanding his time this month. He thanked Keene citizens for their kindness and expressed regret at his inability to attend. The piece ends with a garbled aside on health and complexion.
State Highway Commissioner Samuel Huston with Hon. E. S. Wertz and County Commissioners Leiner and Lehman inspected petitions for road work near Wooster Orrville and Dalton. The Wooster and Orrville sections meet legal form. Dalton cannot proceed due to no paved street. Officials expect preliminary steps to grant the petitions under the Good Roads Law.
William Vance Van Ostern of Crested Butte Colorado, aged about 83, writes of his Mexican War service with Co E Third Regiment under Colonel Samuel Curtis, recounting travel from Wooster to Matamoras and Monterrey. He later served in the Civil War with the 120th and 186th Ohio units, lived in Colorado since 1879, works nights for Colorado Tel and Iron Co., married Mary E. Croll in 1858, and invites old Mexican soldiers or friends to contact him if health allows a return visit to Wooster. He is a Republican and member of Ebenezer Lodge AF and AM and Wooster Chapter.
Union Lumber Co of New York sues United Telephone and Switchboard Co of Orrville for 840 on a promissory note signed by R S Washboro treasurer. G A Starn attorney for plaintiff. Janesa B Taylor of Wooster sues H A Bloomberg and H A Bloomberg Co to recover two judgments totaling about 600. George J Krieger county treasurer appeals a tax action for 194.20 for 1802 1804 and 1895 against Mrs Hattie Donnelly. Squire Sweeney held Kreiger had no action.
Mt Eaton Ohio May 25 Noah Spranger loses a large bank barn and contents in a blaze that destroyed the farm. origin unknown. stock saved but hay feed grain and implements perished. Insurance of 1800 on stock? actually 1000 on building and 800 on contents.
Creston guests Mr Lee Feeman and Mr Divendoeff visited Cyrus Young over Sunday. Gonl and a friend spent Sunday in town with Roy. Olle Stonr and a friend visited her mother Mrs Grosb. Et Eberwine and Miss Bell wards of Creston wed at the M E parsonage. Will Mills and Miss Jennie Overs wed Tuesday at the parsonage and left for their new home in Mari ore ladle bf the. Wean's Forei es of the Woman's Foreign iety held their annual meeting.
The attorney general’s opinion to the Wooster Brewing Company holds that beer cannot be sold or delivered within Wooster city limits. It states deliveries from outside the municipality are prohibited and the brewery has stopped delivering locally, with the Wooster plant reportedly running on empty as wagons return.
Miss Jean Ellisperman and Walter D Nice wed at the bride’s home amid spring flowers and relatives. The ceremony featured a white wedding bell and pink white decor, with Revered Hileman officiating. The couple will live in Columbus after a two course dinner for forty five guests and gifts of cut glass and silver. Out of town guests included Ellisperman family from Zanesville and Miss Bechler of Alliance.
The Cleveland Leader reports Hurst in the lead for the congressional nomination following a Tuscarawas county victory. Ashbrook faces a county fight as supporters rally for E. B. Werts and Horst factions push into Holmes county. Catsingham of Coshocton and allies are shaping the early scene.
Saturday morning hearings featured motions by defense and prosecuting attorneys. The judge overruled requests to strike evidence about a deceased child and an electric chair reference, and denied attempts to force election of counts and to direct a verdict for a lack of proof of poison administration.
The Wooster township Sunday School Association held its annual convention at the Reformed church. Attendance was strong for both sessions. Prof. Elias Compton spoke on Pedagogy of Conversion, Miss Lara Kean presented The Personal Equipment of the Teacher, and Rev. H. D. Allen delivered a Soul Winning closing address. Officers elected: President Rev. J. K. Shellenberger, Vice President Lester Runkle, Recording Secretary Miss Iva Welty, Home Department Secretary T A Elder, Primary Department Secretary Mrs. Palmer, Normal Department Secretary Rev. E. Nelfirk.
The notice lists marriage licenses issued to J. Harry Jackson of Danton and Jesse R. Mitchell of Fredericksburg. Wm. Mills of Marion and Jessie Over of Burbank. Emil Schurdell of Cleveland and Emma B. Weaver of New Pittsburgh. Wallace H Smith and Edith P Smith of Wooster. John H. Long and Loly M. Graham of Wooster. Victor E Eberwein Jr. and Belle Eewards of Creston. Walter D. Nica of Columbus and Jean Elisperman of Wooster. Thomas Brenneman and Bertha M. Walwell of Shreve. Walter Geigey of Orrville and Clara Acker of Plain township. Thomas P. Stentz of Jeromeville and Mary M. Houser of Blachleyville.
Frank Leies aged 89 years 2 months 17 days died Wednesday May 23 at his son Jacob Leies home in Massillon where he had lived recently The remains go to Wooster for interment at 1 12 a m Friday from the train He was the last surviving Leies brother of Anthony Leies a long time resident on West Larwill He was born in Germany and came to America as a youth He is survived by one son Jacob who cared for him in his later years Death due to infirmities of old age The last sickness lasted about two weeks and he remained mentally alert until the end
Mohican Oil and Gas plans to supply Akron with natural gas under a new contract. The firm currently serves Woosteria and could sell gas directly to the Akron supplier if awarded the Akron contract. The maximum charge proposed for Akron gas is 80 cents per unit for five years.
In Livonia Missouri T J Dwyer now of Graysville cites three cured customers of consumption by King’s New Discovery. One client reportedly moved to Arizona before treatment, but recovered and grew strong. Dr Klog’s New Cure is praised for cough cold throat and lung relief. Read by Laubaol & Boyd Druggists for trusted remedies.
Columbus May 23 The State Board of Assessors and Appraisers named David W Musselman Democrat and Harry A Miller Republican as Wooster Board of Review members Musselman for five years and Miller for two filling the unexpired term of W C Myers Musselman succeeds himself
Wooster high school suspends three baseball players for not meeting school standards. Shaw academy called off the game, but Barberton may be played at Wooster Saturday. Superintendent Haupert insists on all high school players and strict high school rules. Four players at the Morehouse trial were returned to school by Truant Officer Ellsperman.
Howard Happer and Daniel Quigley appeared before Probate Judge T W Orr after surrendering on warrants under the Search and Seizure law. Bonds set at 100 each, secured by Jacob Mougey and Samuel Bell, with attorneys present. The proceedings slated for Monday signal the start of a prolonged county legal battle.
Streetside rumor claimed foul play after Miss Anna Harrison was found dead in bed last Thursday. A rear door was found open and about 500 dollars reportedly missing, though coroner and funeral director said death appeared natural and no struggle shown.
Charles Sidle, Pennsylvania Lines special officer, was in the city on business and, though not yet, expects to file a claim for a portion of the $500 reward offered by the County Commissioners for the arrest and conviction of the murderers of Thomas Dys.
The Wooster Brick Plant, recently purchased by Albert Shupe, will commence operation around June 10 after overhaul and upgrades including fixed machinery and natural gas installation. Indications show strong demand with orders expected to sustain steady runs, as Shupe awaits bids for several million bricks once the plant is ready.
The Republican held a dollar-for-each-new-subscriber contest for five top youths but, due to widespread effort, expanded rewards to all contestants who brought in new names last week. The paper invites every participant to claim a dollar as a reward for their work.
The W C T U rest room in the twentieth Century hotel room grows popular as travelers seek shelter and waiting space. Woosterites tease about a bride and groom on a quarry outing and returning by trolley. Probate Judge Orr faces jokes from attorneys about hiring an official liquor taster as Prosecutor Carlin argues the point.
Hon Sam Auston State Highway Commissioner of Columbus led a delegation including county commissioners Leiner Lohman and E. Wertz in Meeday and Dalton to inspect sections pitched for Good Roads law funding. They traveled the mile north from Brallavenue, viewed the Old fair grounds road in Orrville, and examined the Dalton Massillon road request for a mile east of the village.
Buckeye camp No 51 United Spanish War Veterans will join G A R and other groups for divine service at the Lutheran church on Sunday May 27 at 8 pm. Comrades assemble at headquarters at 2 80 pm. Strong attendance urged. F C Gerlach commander H L Ncclakrann adjutant.
The Wooster township Sunday School Association held its annual convention at the Reformed church beginning Friday afternoon. Attendance and interest in the program were good and everyone is invited to attend the evening session with addresses by Prof. Elias Comton, Rev. D. D. Allen, and Miss Lura Kean.
On Tuesday June 19, 19u6, Mique Miller Sellers plans a day off amid rumors of a matrimonial sign he has carried, with silent acknowledgments requested from Mr. Sellers as town notices unfold.
Christopher Eyman aged 81 former Franklip township resident died recently in Livingston Missouri he was a brother of Adam Eyman and Mrs Will Albright of Ooster a twin brother living in Homer was very ill and expected to die funeral services for the remains of Frank Leies Isne Wooster citizen were held at German Catholic church Massillon then interred at Wooster cemetery Mayor John Nolle Chief Van Nest Leiner and George Kethler served as pallbearers Charles E Coulter about 45 a Creston resident with many friends died Thursday morning after months of ill health.
L N Young of Danville and MilanE Branstetter of Wooster appear in a case. Barry Wiggins of Sugar Creek and Mandersberger of Smithvilleville are mentioned as related parties.
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