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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1907
Page
2
A Wooster woman active in a school board campaign predicts women will unite to back a male candidate next election. She notes past divisions and vows coordinated support to secure victory, with every eligible woman anticipated to vote for him.
The railroad added a side track to the Baltimore and Obie depot yard. The 401 foot sidestep spans from the main track at the yard’s southwest end, runs north of the building across Columbus Avenue, and ends at the depot yard cut. The siding will aid freight handling and coal shipments for Gray and Sons.
The Kauke estate property on West Liberty Street failed to sell at public sale Thursday morning after several bids. The top offer of 1900 dollars was rejected by W. S Thomas of Van Wert who acted as vac pioneer.
A Delaware evangelist and Ohio Wesleyan University graduate will conduct special evangelistic services at the Methodist church this Sunday. He will oversee music and lead the congregation in spiritual work across several large churches, with his body of evangelical lineage highlighted.
During a mass meeting at Western Reserve University students drafted resolutions mourning Richard Evans, Wooster College halfback, who died after the Reserve Wooster game. Dean Mathbus praised Evans's bravery and blamed no players, urging the football program remain uninterrupted.
The Wooster postoffice received notice to sell Jamestown stamps rapidly before November 30 to withdraw sales after that date. Demand is weak for commemorative stamps among collectors, so government urges holders to sell. Stamps will remain valid after November 30, encouraging heavy sales in coming weeks.
August Keabn alleges that brother Charles Kahn corralled his wife Julia and prompted separation. He accuses visits, beer, intoxication, and improper liberties, seeking $5,000 damages for alleged cruelty and breach with costs. Julia allegedly left plaintiff November 1 and did not return.
The Wooster community recalls the famous Taggart case with Bly Tiggart as a tar witness. The letter from Billy Taggart says he plans to return to Redilenas, California, and he hopes to bind Grace Taggart before 1903. A photograph from his Orrville band days is enclosed.
A mixed Dalton page notes Election Day activity and local events including a Presbyterian church tea at Postmaster Hugard's home. It reports general community happenings, a fall from a scaffold by HL Wertz with no broken bones, and a wedding trip to Lancaster for two Orrville residents. Also features health ads for rheumatism relief and Ely Cream Balm promotion.
Mr Robert O Burke of Elnora New York reports dramatic relief after using Foleys Kidney Cure claiming dropsy swelling and vision improvement. He states after three bottles the dropsy disappeared and Brights disease symptoms subsided. Also advertises Dr Caldwells Syrup Pepsin as a guaranteed remedy for stomach troubles.
The article notes no successor appointed to fill Dr Hills coming vacancy. It covers faculty changes, campus events, and details surrounding the Presbyterian church, student activities, and community notices. It mentions resignations, new posts, and various college and club updates with names and places.
Fayette NY resident David Parker shares how Electric Bitters relieved stomach trouble and pain, saying they did more good than any medicine. Ad copy touts Bitters as tonic for the aged, female weaknesses, back pain, and weak kidneys. Also mentions Foley’s Honey and Kennedy’s Laxative Cough as safe remedies not affected by the Pure Food and Drug Law. Local druggists advertise Doan’s salve for itching and skin ailments.
A testimonial claims rapid relief from rheumatism and other ailments after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. The patient describes lifelong muscle and digestive troubles improved within days, crediting the pills for restoring strength and curing rheumatism. The advertisement notes safety, no opiates, and states pills are available through druggists or by mail from Schenectady New York.
An obituary recounts the eventful life of Rev G Boy Hartman of Ohio and New Jersey, highlighting his birth in Wooster, Ohio, and his D D from Terti University. He served as pastor in Philadelphia and Trenton, led Central Seventh Street Church, and contributed to Baptist work. Hartman authored Divine Panology and The Business Aspect of Christian Stewardship, served as chaplain in the Seventh Regiment, and retired as a captain. He was twice married, first to Matilda Warring, then to Louisa L. Price. he left no children.
Mrs 8 Rosinthal of Tareer Michigan says Chamberlain s Cough Medicine has treated her family for years and she strongly recommends it as the only remedy for croup. For sale by Bixler s Modern Pharmacy S Hare. Also notes Pinesalve for cuts burns and other claims.
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