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Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1908

Page

5

Thanksgiving football outlook from Ex-High manager

Tom Beer, Ex-High football boss, reports strong prospects for a Thanksgiving game. He has offers from two strong teams but has not chosen a contract yet. A decision is expected tonight for a Canal Dover game next Saturday, with possible follow up in Leraburg or the subsequent Saturday. Massillon's performance last weekend has attracted interest from several top teams, including Wooster, as Beer's squad continues daily practice.

Tom Beer Beer Canal Dov‘er Massillon Wooster

Ashbrook Defeats Harrison by Large Democratic Margin

Late results show W. A. Ashbrook Democrat defeats John F. Harrison for congress in the seventeenth district with a strong Democratic majority. The piece notes Ashbrook's ticket alignment and a statewide turnout. Also reported is the public sale of Mary Hammer's real estate with two houses sold below appraised values, including Gasche street and East Bowman street properties.

John F. Harrison W. A. Ashbrook Congress Seventeenth Ashbrook Mary Hammer Gasche Street Charles R Scott East Bowman Street Elden Freed

Burglars Loot Burbank Store Then Alarm Warns Town

Burglars forced entry at W H Hower store in Burbank early Saturday, blowing the safe and stealing about $100. Dr F C Boor awakened by explosions raised the alarm as three men fled north toward Medina county. The incident damaged displays and clothing, with the large lockup destroyed and no local police presence at night noted.

Burbank W H Hower Medina County F C. Boor Hower Dr Boor Boor Phe Messrs Hower Atere Atries Medina

Willis W Norris Wins Legislature Seat in Cuyahoga

Wayne Countian Wayn e Countian Won Wills W Norris formerly of Smithville and Wooster was one of the Republican candidates elected to the legislature from Cuyahoga county Mr Norris had over 12,000 majority We take off our bat to the Hon Willis W Norris of Cleveland.

Wills W. iNorris Smithville Wooster Cuyahoga County Norris Wil-lis -W Norris Cleveland

Farmers Urgently Need Rain to Save Winter Wheat

County farmers report severe drought with shallow wells and dry cisterns since September. Experts note that rain before winter would greatly aid wheat. many wells and springs have run dry, water systems at the Experiment Station are improving with a new reservoir and pumping from the deep well, but drought threatens crops and farmers’ hardships.

O. &. Thornd Station Green House Station Farm

Craine Admits Defeat in Fifth Judicial District

Judge John W Crathe concedes defeat after returning from Millersburg saying he lost both terms due to Democratic counties dominating the circuit. He notes Bryan carried the district by 4,000 to 5,000 votes while he won in Republican counties.

John W Crathe Millersburg Bryan

Three Girls Gave Scare At Pennsylvania Line Depot

Three Italian girls on Liberty street crossing last Wednesday morning stood on the track as a train approached. The engineer and fireman were alarmed as the engine passed, and bystanders thought the girls staged the scare or acted out of a daze. Flagman Burris called them to warn, and they fled down the track, parents to be notified for a lesson in caution.

Pennsylvania Lines Liberty Street Alonzo Burris Flagman Burris

Baby carriages now excess baggage on railways

Railroads in the Central Passenger Association region announce a new rule effective the 16th requiring baby carriages to be charged as excess baggage. Cars carrying items and lost luggage have prompted the change, though folding carriages may still be carried on the seat with the passenger.

Central Passenger Association

Dalton appoints A H Brickmarsh to fill vacancy

Mayor Hubbell appointed A H Brickmarsh as marshal to fill the vacancy caused by J J Evans resigning to move to Massillon. Attick, the prior Democratic marshal candidate, was defeated by three votes last year. The town saw its largest Sugarcreek township vote. Gallagher, Probate Judge candidate, polled 40 votes. Mrs Hubbell visits Wooster. Prof Longenecker returns to school work.

Gallagher Dalton Hubbell Wooster Longenecker

Gas Firm Declares No Price Increase

The Wooster Gas & Fuel Co states it does not plan to quit business nor raise gas prices, despite contrary reports. General Manager D E Rob. Jason signs the notice.

Wooster Gas & Fuel Co E Rob Jason

Property Purchased by Wheatland Crem Employee

A Shald Brick Works employee bought a comfortable home on West Larwill Street from Mrs Bliss and sisters. The sale was arranged through Miss Graeter and possession is to be taken in April.

Shald Brick Works Weat Larwill Street Wm Bliss

Woman Endorses Electric Bitters For Indigestion Proof

Mrs. Mary Dowling of San Francisco testifies that Electric Bitters cured her acute indigestion and stomach trouble. She claims the tonic purifies blood, invigorates the system, and aids female weakness. Available at S. H. Boyd & Co. drug store for 65 cents.

Mary Dowling 8Th Ave San Francisco S. H. Boyd & Co

Kodol Digests What You Eat Ad

An old advertisement touts Kodol as a remedy for sour stomach indigestion and dyspepsia. Testimonials claim relief of sour stomach headaches and lack of appetite, with promises it digest all foods and strengthen stomach membranes. Prepared by K C Welch Co Chicago The Kriegner Drug Co.

S. S. Bell Rav K. C. Oowitt & CO Chigae Kreiger Drug CO

Weygandt Triumphant in Holmes and Nearby Counties

Holmes county Democrats who opposed Weygandt moved to retaliate but could not strike fear. Voters turned out in Holmes county in record numbers and backed Weygandt across the board. In Coshocton Weygandt wins by about 500, with Wayne county giving him a several hundred majority as judge.

Holmes County W. E. Weygandt Weygandt Coshocton Wayne County

Marriage Licenses For Irom Miller And Bernice East

Yesterday at Overton Irom Miller wed Bernice L East. In Applecreek Fred Huss married Maud Smedley. West Salem saw Frank White marry Christina Crum.

Irom Miller Bernice L. Easterday Overton Fred Huss Maud Smedley Applecreek Frank White Christina Crumben West Salem

How to Cure a Cold With Chamberlains Cough Remedy

This ad promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a reliable cure for colds and flu. It claims the medicine relieves lungs aids expectoration opens secretions and supports natural recovery. The text asserts no narcotics present and claims safety for babies and adults. sale through S H Boyd & Co.

Chaimberlath S H. Boyd & Co

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