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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1905

Page

6

Zimmerman case postponed to fall in Cleveland court

The United States against J. R. Zimmerman will not be brought up in Cleveland this Saturday. Inquiry shows the case will be moved to the October term with no new indictments expected. If no further indictments are found, Zimmerman will be tried on existing charges.

Znmouer United States J. R. Zimmerman Cleveland United States District Attorney’s Office Gary Zimmerman Svne J. R Zimmerman the Plain Dealer Sullivan

University Field DayResults at the university athletic field

Students competed in track and field events with Overholt Steele Wallace Colville Taggart Hayman Crabtree and Cramer leading in multiple disciplines. Highlights include Wallace first in 220 yard hurdles and broad jump, Hayman first in shot put, Good and Colville strong in 440 yard dash, and a relay win by Sophomores with Garvin J Garvin Price Hartman. Individual points show Wallace tops with 17 points followed by Overholt 16 and Crabtree 15.

University Athletic Field Overholt Steele Wallace Flist Colville Good Taggart Hayman St. John White Cramer Crabtree Mallaca McCullough Garvin Bimett Price Hartman Firat Fry Colvill Guad Steels Hardles Overwolt

Pension Scheme Considered to Lower Railroad Retirement Age

Plans to reduce the Pennsylvania railroad pensionable age from 65 to 60 by requiring each employee to contribute one day’s wages annually to fund the extra money are under study. The idea originated on the Pittsburg division and may be decided by a near unanimous vote of employees if maintained by rail officials led by General Manager Atterbury.

Pennsylvania Railroad Pittsburg Atterbury Solicme Pension Department

Why Suffer from Rheumatism Pain Balm Relief Claim

Questioning rheumatism pain and touting Chamberlain's Pain Balm for quick relief it promises rest and sleep. The ad cites users who found temporary relief worth its cost, though phrasing is garbled.

Chamberlain Speer

Herrick and Harris Lead Ohio Gop Ticket in Convention

The Ohio Republican convention names Myron Therrick for Governor and Andrew L. Harris for Lieutenant Governor with W. Z. Davis, Wade H. Ellis, 8 McKinnon and William Kirtly Jr. on the ticket. Governor Herrick's acceptance speech challenges critics and defends his record amid platform discussions reflecting Roosevelt era policy and state issues.

Buckeye Andrew L. Harris Preble Supreme Court W. Z. Davis Marlon Wade H. Ellis Hamilton Mckinnon Ashtabula Board of Public Works William Kirtly, JR Defiance Columbus Herrick and Harris Ohio Hanna Roosevelt Taft Herrick Republican Party Ollie Commonwealth Theodore Roosevelt Lincoln McKinley

A Good Suggestion From Mr C B Wainwright of Lemon City

Mr C B Wainwright of Lemon City Florida writes manufacturers claiming better results from Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He suggests taking the medicine dissolved in water to reach the stomach pains instantly. He adds supportive remarks about other remedies and mentions political context briefly.

C. B. Wainwright Lemon City Fla Chamberlain

Barberton Bank Put Into Receivership

Washington May 26 The First National Bank at Barberton Ohio with a capital of 50000 was ordered closed on the ground that it is insolvent Bank Examiner George T Cutts has been appointed receiver.

Washington First National_ bank Barberton Ohio George T. Cutts

Ohio Governor Warns Against Lobbying and Defends Veto Power

The Ohio governor emphasizes campaigning on national issues tied to Roosevelt’s principles and asserts state progress under sound finances and laws. He condemns professional lobbyists, vows to cleanse the Senate and House, and rejects political manipulation while defending the veto as a constitutional duty. Public notices and endorsements follow, including medical ads and local business promotions.

Greater America Blicans-Of Wny Ohio General Assembly Union Anti-Saloon League Supreme Court People of Chin Ganeral Assembly Senate House Capitol Lawa

Unclear historical notice from fragmentary text

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Pennsylvania lines and encampment to Bristol and June dates with scattered names. Details are highly unclear, but references to a Baptism and Germiat praise appear. No coherent event or actions can be established from the readable portions.

Pennsylvania G.A Bristol Senn

At Great Old Age Pardue Zarlengo Dies in Wooster

Pardue Zarlengo aged nearly 50 died Saturday morning at his home on Lucca street from the infirmities of age. Born near Naples Italy he had lived in Wooster about 25 years as the city’s first Italian resident. He was industrious and esteemed by neighbors. Funeral from St Mary's Church at 8:30 a.m. Monday. interment in Catholic cemetery.

Pardue Zarlengo Lucca Naples Italy Wooster Zarlengo St. Mary's—church

Appraised B and C Higher in Alvon and Chicago Junction Line

County auditors of Sunmmill Medina Wayne Ashland and Huron increased the valuation of the main line of the Alvon and Chicago Junction railroad by about 500 dollars per mile at a Friday Akron meeting held in the courthouse. The B and O railroad running through the northern part of the county saw its stock lighting adjusted. Folting stock valuation was reduced due to correcting a prior overstatement of rolling stock.

Alvon and Chicago Junction Railway Sunmmill Medina Wayne Ashland Huron Court House Akron

Obituary of George Power and William Linn Sr

George Power aged 68, brother of Homer Power of Wooster, died suddenly at his home in Nova Ashland Co. The funeral of William Linn Sr. was held at his Nold avenue home with many old friends attending. Rev S E Neikirs conducted services with a quartet providing music. Floral tributes covered the casket. Pallbearers were Ered H Harding W H Wiler John Burgan Jacob Barnard J B Robertson and Clark Latimer. Interment was in Wooster cemetery.

George Power Homer O. Power Wooster Nova Ashland Co William Linn Nold Avenue Ered H. Harding W. H. Wiler John Burgan Jacob Barnard J. B.robertson Clark Latimer Wooster Cemetery

Appraisal Meeting Sets Ohio Road Tax Value

Auditors from 12 counties meeting in Canton to appraise the road for taxation. Ohio total appraised value fixed at 18,900,000, up 400,000 from last year or 58,874 per mile. Auditor Oberlin of Stark presided. Auditor I N Hough represented Wayne County.

Pfc Ohio Canton Oberlin Stark I. N. Hough Wayne County

Local tale of trickster who returns stolen money

A Holmes county resident previously cheated the Millersburg depot in ticket change, gaining two dollars through deceptive means. Recently he repented, returned to Agent Shaw, and gave back two silver dollars, hoping to clear his conscience as the incident ends.

Holmes County Millersburg Shaw

Pawnee Bill Coming Date Aired June Fifteenth

Robert Clements advance contractor for the Pawnee Bill Historical Wild West show is a guest at the American house seeking a date for the appearance. The show likely will come on Thursday, June 15.

Robert Clements Mr. Clements

Sheriff Seizes C. E. Obliger Property in Public Sale

At noon Saturday Sheriff Brogyn sold the C. E. Obliger residence on North Market Street to E. W. Thompson cashier of the Citizen's National Bank for 5334 dollars. The property was appraised at 8000 dollars.

Holiness Tent Meeting Announces June Start in Smithville

Evangelists Revs Brooks and Doty with two helpers set up a large tent on the grounds north of normal hall in Smithville. Meetings run daily and nightly from June 21 through July 4 with services each Sunday. All are welcome featuring old fashioned and new fashioned singing.

Brooks and Doty Normal Hall Smithville

Marriage Licenses Granted for Columbus and Wooster Pair

Geo A Brewer of Columbus and Frances A Gleun of Wooster obtained marriage licenses in a formal filing noting their residences. The record lists both parties as eligible applicants in the local license registry.

Geo. A. Brewer Columbus Frances A. Gleun Wooster

Cleared for Action by Dr King's New Life Pills

An old ad copy touts Dr Kings New Life Pills with claims of restoring health and buoyant mood. It markets the product as improving skin color and vigor, available at Laubach and Boyd's drug store for 25 cents.

Gray Calhoun Laubach & Boyd's

Jurors for Coming Year Selected by Jury Commission

The jury commission on Wednesday afternoon completed placing 200 names into the jury wheel for 1905. East Union West and many townships list numerous jurors by name, including John chat Edward Bart chey John Carson Ezra Jellpey J. B. Prants Ruben Martin Jacob Batt Reel Reeds cgp. Greene Emmel Beck and many others across Sugarcreek Chippewa Milton Clinton Cheater and Wooster districts.

George Kirkendale Edward Seas Ruben Steiner Adam Royer W. J. B. Pontius Ruben Buchwalter Wm. Switzer MH. M. Blattenberg Jacob Eshelman A. J. Turney Torney Haltérman Nathanist Lefavar Marl Funk Paint—Thomas Hunter, James Bashford, Edward Bitteker Andrew Hofacker Daniel Beals Robert Lucas Chan. Ketterer Sugarcreek Peter Poorman BE. A. Dague Jacob Bixler Constant Hoff- Hileman Harvey Santemyer Geo. Ressler Geo. Race Clyde Rudy J. J. Budd Baughman Lewis Hinderer Edward Eymar Josaho—Masser Weygandt A. W. Zaigler David Weaver Harry Stoner Jacob Huntsbergerb H. Wenger Henry Leisey John Eberly John Funder Chippewa Wm. Deible Riley Franks Marsh Fleck M. F. Kindig H. Beery Chas. Doner B. Fase John Shondel Geo. Hershey Wm. Lee A. A. Sheets G. W. Barkheimer Ged. Shaffer Jacob Neiswanger Milton—Dell Hart J. C. Young C. R. Shondel Calvin Johnson Wilson Steel Daniel Frase J. J. Gish Wm. Geisinger Yoder Clinton Calvin van Nimmen Alex Carl John Troutman F Wells Bert Robinson A. B. Oldroyd J. A. Keyster A. P. Merkle Baker Keys Wm. Porter Plain— i _Barton Michael Otto John Fike Adrian Swartz J. G. Ebricht Austin Acher Henry Mussér Chas. Ports Geo. G Silver. Cheater Rudolph Belnidt James Ickes Henry Ua Canaan Geo Lance C. B. Whonsettier Perry Setzer Jacob Haas G. M. Irwin John Romick Cyrus Young Elmer St. John Thomas Russell Frank Hoisington Wayne V. Lehman D. B.mece Cullough Chas. Alleshouse Wm. Caskey Finley George Sam Geyar Harrigan Armstrong Milton Reed Julius Ratter Isaac Smith Wooster Kansas Smith John Craven W. J. Giffen Sam Metzler James Coe John S. Kona Franklin Moses Saunders Samuel Geisinger G. A. Franks Zena Reed J. T. Stitt Lyman Reed E. G. Kimber

Resolutions of Given Corps No 16 May meeting

At the May 25 regular meeting Given Corps No 16 unanimously adopted resolutions. The Woman's Relief Corps No 19 of Wooster pledged to keep the soldiers monument plot flowered when needed. Flowers shall not be placed there by individuals or organizations without consent of Given Corps No 19. Copies of the resolution to be published and spread on minutes.

Given Corps Woman’s Relief Corps Wooster A. R Soldiers’ Monument

High priced horses sell at Wooster market

A Chicago buyer for Swift and Co delivered a pair of large gray horses at Luce Armstrong and Co Barn in Wooster. The pair, thought to be the costliest ever sold there, weighed around 2 100 pounds and brought $925 total from buyers W. P. Hugh McCombar and Allen Snyder. They were said to be well made and intended for Chicago show purposes.

Swift &Co Chicago Luce, Armstrong & Co Wooster W. P. Hugh McCombar Warnsti Conahay Allen Snyder Holmes County Gray

Diet and stomach cure promises for disease germs

An advertisement extolls a remedy that claims a weak stomach breeds disease germs and undigested food causes skin and systemic illnesses. It touts Miona as a guaranteed cure for stomach diseases, except cancer, with a dubious guarantee from Gaubach & Boyd.

Gaubach & Boyd

Heart Cure Ad Claims Swift Relief for Heart Pain

A vintage medical advertisement touts Dr Miles Heart Cure as a remedy for chest pain, difficult breathing, and palpitations. It promises strength to heart nerves and muscles, urges urgent use, and cites testimonials like Ruthersville Mo resident Goodrich. The pitch claims physician endorsement and a money back guarantee.

Miles Sas Bommphis Maka Young-of-St.- Louis Led Goodrich Ruthersyville Aruggist Miles Medical Co Elichart, Ind

Cleveland and Southwestern Traction Co Schedule Update

The Cleveland and Southwestern Traction Co announces service from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. with 7 and 9 p.m. trains to Creston Seville Chippewas Lake Medina Berea and Public Square for Ginns Cleveland. Competing routes include Puritas Sa Hace Espeine Amherst Lorain Grafton Ober Wellington and Norwalk with all intermediate Western division points. Creston trains run hourly 6:45 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. Wooster departures hourly from 6:15 a.m. to 4:16 p.m. to new intermediate points.

Cleveland & Southwestern Traction Co Creston Seville Chippewas Lake Medina Berea Public Square Ginns Cleveland Dat6 Puritas SaHace Espeine Amherst Lorain Grafton Ober Wellington Bghts Norwalk Wooster Cleveland

Seeing America to Oregon Exposition by Pennsy Lines

A promotional note inviting travelers to join a scenic trip to the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition in Portland Oregon via Pennsylvania Lines starting May 23. It highlights Rocky Mountain and Cascade scenery, the expo exhibits, and offers extended trips to San Francisco and Los Angeles with return routes via alternate itineraries. Obtain details from a Pennsylvania Lines ticket agent.

Rocky Monumetal Portland Oregon Pennsyania Sonal Peron Bafana Rocky Mountains Cascade Range Nowiff San Francisco Los Angeles Pennsylvania Lines T-l

Travel flash: special excursion rates to major events

Field of specials lists multiple excursion fares from Cleveland to Canton Put-in-Bay Asbury Park Milwaukee Niagara Falls Toronto Dayton and more. Dates span May to July with one way or round trip prices plus small surcharges and generous limits. Promotions include Ohio Sunday School Assoc National Educational Association State Teachers and other groups with favorable round trip terms.

Wcker Ohio State Bar Asbury Park N. J National Educational Association Milwaukee Wis Niagara Falls Mystic Shrine Toronto U. S. Association Dayton C. B. Convention

Also Mentioned on This Page

University Arsh Ips Herrick and Harris Convention Myron Therrick Cuyahoga Dr. Wood Pulphonervaimia Axeoorver B. & C. Higher FT. Wayne C. E. Obliger Property Holiness Tent Meeting John Lytle Chas. Shade Wi. Brown B. Brothers E. T. Fisher Wm. Johnston W. F. McKay Henry Sncre Philip £ Laperman Theo. Muschénich Wm. Berber John Nolle J. J. Keister B. Christine Grant Taggart Wm.Long Samuel Bell Adam Eyn Andrew Massaro Peter W. 2. C. Resolutions W.R. C Elder J. R. McKinney J. E Applebaugh J. B. Taylor Fifth Ward Bradfield Regulator Co Bradfield Regulator Cow Walter D. Foss Pres Cassler Chas. M. Gray Chas. R- Mayers The Citizens’ National‘Bank America Great Lakes Peturesomen Maghinac Michigan Detroit Mariette Duluth Sulu ET Mackinac Dvis ON
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