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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1907

Page

3

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin touted as gentle laxative

An advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle effective laxative for constipation and related ailments. It claims quick, lasting relief without harsh purgatives, notes use by Wise mothers and a medical superintendent of a Chicago home, and offers free samples to non purchasers.

Dr. Caldwell Luelis Underhill DR. Cald Wells Syrup Pepsin Washington, D. C Pepsin Syrup CO Mbsaldwall Idwall Bidg Monticello, el

Caldwell Bree Pepsin Promises Quick Stomach Relief

An advertisement urges readers to visit a druggist for Caldwell's Bree Pepsin. It claims the remedy costs 50 cents or a bottle and is guaranteed to cure stomach troubles and keep you well.

Ginorderes Caldwell Bree Pepsin

Petit Jurors Delayed Report Date Extended to November 11

Judge Eason instructed Clerk C. J Harrold to notify petit jurors drawn for the September term not to report until Monday, Nov 11. This is the third time the appearance date has been changed. Jurors will see this article before hearing from the clerk and can be assured the date is correct.

Eason C. J Harrold FBI Juvora Harrold

Fall breaks leg of Sammuel Davis in Orrville porch work

Sammuel Davis a contractor from Vermania flats South Market street sustained a broken left leg when he clipped and fell ten feet while finishing a porch in Orrville on Friday. Painter Woods Davenport of Shreve witnessed the fall and aided Davis until medical care and transport to Wooster with Dr Lincoln Yocum attending.

Sammuel Davis Vermania South Market Street Orrville Woods Davenport Shreve Mr. Davis Davis Danford Lincoln Yocum Davenport Wooster

Important Papers Missing From District Attorney’s Office

Miss Etta McLean stenographer to United States District Attorney Sims and Alexander B. Gordee printer were held to the federal grand jury in bonds of 5000 each on charges of stealing important papers from the district attorney’s office. Evidence showed she took numerous letters and papers and Gordee tried to sell them to John R. Walsh ex president of the Chicago National Bank now awaiting trial. Captain Porter of the secret service testified she and Gordee planned to offer letters to Walsh’s group for a large reward if they knew of their existence.

Chicago Etta McLean United States Sims Alexander B. Gordee Federal Grand Jury Gordee John R. Walsh Chicago National Bank

Nichols to Stand Trial on Bank Fraud Indictments

Pittsburg Nov 2 In United States district court a jury was impaneled to try Forrest R Nichols on two indictments connected with the failure of the Enterprise National bank Evidence will begin Tuesday Nichols formerly private secretary to W H Andrews territorial delegate from New Mexico is charged with aiding T Lee Clark to defraud the bank.

Pittsburg United States District Court Forrest R Nichols Enterprise National Bank Nichols W H_ Andrews New Mexico T Lee Clark Bank

Tragedy in Tucson as man killed after crosswalk wire incident

On November 2 in Tucson Ramon La vota, aged 20, with companions, stretched a wire across a sidewalk. It tripped a Chinese merchant named Wong who fired a revolver and killed Lavota instantly. Wong was jailed after narrowly escaping lynching.

Tucson Ariz Ramon Lavota Wong Lavota

Prisoner and guard killed during escape attempt at state prison

Rawwiins and Wye, serving life terms, attacked guard Ed Samuelson at the state penitentiary. They shot Samuelson, then attempted to dynamite the outer door and, failing, died by their own actions. The incident centers on the failed escape and subsequent deaths.

Rawwiins Wye BA Wenura Rau Ed Samuelson State Penitentiary Eckard Samuelson

Fire destroys Brookton wine cellars in Dunkirk

In Brookton near Dunkirk New York November 2 the G B Brickmans Wine company's largest plant in the Chautauqua belt burned. About 760000 gallons of wine and logs valued at 260000 were lost in the blaze.

Dunkirk G B Brickmans Wine Company Brookton Chautauqua Trape Belt

Wreck of Willie Ro Hume Near Protecton Island

Sloop Willie Ro Hume from San Francisco to Everett in ballast was wrecked near Protect on Island in the Straits of Juan de Fuca during a storm. It is not known if any lives were lost.

Srittle Willie Ro Hume San Franciseco Everett Protect'on Straits of Juan de Fuca

Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Ad Ends with Questionable Claim

An old advertisement claims Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea is the most effective remedy when sick, urging readers to try it as a judgment call. The line reads like a promotional note from H. Boyd, offering eight cent tea or tablets.

Aorts H. Boyd

Halloween Pranks Safer than Usual in Wooster

Halloween 1907 in Wooster passed with minimal property destruction. Mayor Van Neat, police and residents kept disruption low while pranks like moved signs and overturned boards occurred. Garbed youngsters paraded downtown. windows bore humorous whitening messages, mostly washed away. Seven large sewer tiles on Quainby avenue were found broken, risking a wagon or streetcar derailment but the car avoided damage. Authorities noted no injuries or major property loss.

Wooster Doling van Neat Lerner Republican Greist & Howard Quainby Avenue Gnereé

Hollister Tea Promised as Great Blessing to Suffering

An OCR fragment touts Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea as the street protector against disease. Claims call it the greatest blessing to humanity with reference to tablets and a seller named H. Boyd.

H. Boyd

Masquerade Party Theft On Henry Street

A 1907 May celebration at James Williams home on East Henry Street ended with the theft of cakes ice cream and seven silver teaspoons during a masques party attended by about twenty friends of Mr and Mrs Williams. Tracks near a window and yard imply a girl or young woman was involved and Mrs Williams hopes her spoons are returned.

James Williams Eset Henry Street Wi Hans Hesterss

Jury selection in Marble Creek district 8 murder case

In Rathdrun Ida on November 2 the jury pool for Steve Adams murder trial of Fred Tyler progresses slowly. Six jurors were excused for cause, seven names remain in the venire, and indications point to ordering another venire.

Rathdrun Steve Adams Fred Tyler Marble Creek

Bank Failure Near Portsmouth Sparks Reopening Effort

Portsmou th election Nov 2 The People s Bank of Portsmouth with capitalization of 59000 failed to open due to heavy depositor demand and lack of cash from assets The bank is declared solvent and efforts are underway to raise cash for reopening soon.

Portsmouth People’s Bank of

Fast Bout Fails to Produce Winner in New Haven Draw

Johnny Summers of England and Bert Keyes of New York battled to a rapid 10 round draw in New Haven. It was Summers first appearance in the U S since a prior draw with Tommy Murphy. Keyes pressed the action, forcing Summers to the ropes in most rounds as both fighters showed clever work.

New Haven Conn Johnny Summers England Bert Keyes New York Summers Tommy Murphy Keyes

Frank J Cheney sworn to sell catarrh cure

State ov Onno, City of Tarevoag, Lucas County. Frank J Cheney swears that his senior partner of Y. J. Cheney Co. will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh cured or not by Hal's Catarrh Cure. Notary public A. W. Gleabon, December 6, 1896. Ely Bros. offer Ely's Cream, Hart's Pills, and Druggists sell Elys for nasal catarrh cure with testimonials and mail order from New York.

Onno Tarevoag Lucas County Frank J. Cheney Y. J. Cheney A. W. Gleabon Tall J. Cheney & CO Toledo All Druggista Hart Beneft Glad Ely Pric Ely Bros Warren St New York

Annual convention of Woman’s Christian Temperance Union at Steubenville

The fourth annual state convention of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union met in Steubenville at the remolded Second Presbyterian Church with a capacity crowd of 488 delegates registered and entertainment for 50. Speeches by Ray J M Robinson and local officials welcomed attendees. Reports covered flower mission, foreigner and miner work, medal contests, and temperance education. The Diamond Medal contest featured Miss Houeormas of Cleveland winning the banner. state membership surpassed 25,000. The next convention will be in Akron and Ohio added about 8,004 members last year.

Woman A Christian Temperance Union Steubenville Second Presbyterian Charch Ray J M. Robinson Scott Alban Republican Asocrat McFadden The Gazette Star Duval Welece Mra R & Shelden Morrow Counnty Samuael Artman Indiana Kibert Laytor Beaton Ohio Messenger Ramey Morrow County Wads & Strong Houeormas Cleveland Federation of Clubs Canton Anne Clark Frances Ensign Viola D. Romans Florence Jaite Akron Ohio

Engagements of Gold By American Bankers

New York reports further engagements of gold abroad totaling 26,550,000 dollars with the Lusitania carrying about 10,000,000 dollars in gold from Liverpool. London and Paris stock exchanges were closed for All Saints Day preventing price comparisons. Domestic exchange remains blocked as New York banks resist paying drafts from other cities. In Chariton Iowa, the Modern Woodmen of America bank closed after cashier R F Crocker died by his own hand, with 359,900 on deposit. The order’s officers arrive to review bonds and the bank's condition will take weeks to determine.

New York Furthar Boston Liverpool Stock Exchange London Paris Des Moines Woodmen of America First National Bank of Chariton R. F Crocker Chariton Crocker National Bank H N Bostwick

Bip Hip Harrah in Season's New Plays

Critics note the season opens with a trio of fresh works. A promising dramatist is urged to craft a lasting stage piece to anchor the lineup and attract discerning audiences.

Dr King’s Life Pills Promote Digestive Health

An old advertisement touts Dr King’s Life Pills as a remedy to purgatives abuse of bowels and related ailments. It claims headaches jaundice and digestive relief with guarantees from S H Boyd Co and Breiger’s Drug Store and references De Witts Little Risers and Dean’s Ointment for piles.

Dr. King S. H. Boyd & Co de Witt Breiger

One Woman's Cure With Dr Williams Pink Pills

A Penfield resident recounts years of weakness and nervous prostration heavy stomach pain and kidney trouble. After doctor visits failed she found relief with Dr Williams Pink Pills and urges others to request free booklets describing nervous disorders and photos talks for women.

Mira SL Gleason Penfield Monroe County N .Y Williamea Williams Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co Scnenectady, N

Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples

Eugene A. Boylan of Chicago and Elizbeth AM Brown of Wooater. Weldy Franks and Florence Matz of Wooater. Melvin Brown of Marshallville and Mary Harman of Orrville. Blaine Shannon of Creston and Catharine Schaffter of Rittman.

Eugene A. Boylan Chicago Elizbeth AM. Brown Wooater Weldy Franks Florence Matz Melvin Brown Marshallville Mary Harman Orrville Blaine Shannon Creston Catharine Schaffter Rittman

Hood's Sarsaparilla Said to Cure After Cold

A historic ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for lingering chills and fever after a cold. It claims the medicine purifies the blood and restores health more effectively than others.

Raparilla

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