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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1907
Page
5
Voters cast ballots with counts and candidate names listed for public offices. The document shows tallies for president and other posts, naming individuals such as Hay and Nolle, with party affiliations and vote margins.
The report details council at large results with Newt Beard and Chae Schopf among winners, plus numerous ward tallies, showing party splits and local governance shifts. It notes confirmation of mayoral and clerk positions in Orrville and nearby townships, with partial counts and cross ward tallies across multiple precincts.
A letter to Charles Bogner argues that customers overvalue meat with bone and underpay for quality paint. It humorously explains buying two gallons more of Devoe paint, the cost per gallon, and the idea that customers ignore value until proven by experience. The writer signs as FW Devoe & Co.
The page blends veterinary tips and patent remedies with community items. It references Dr Shoop's Restorative and Hixler's Modern Pharmacy, plus local office updates and election notes. Reports mention Captain Tyler and Shreve Halloween pranks, with election results in Wellington ward and a mayoral tie potential.
Lever follows Foley’s Honey and Tur It stops the drug heals the lungs and prevents pneumonia. Bixler's Modern Pharmacy S H Boyd & Co DeWitt's Litue Early Risers are the best pills. Sold by Kreiger's Drug Store. Heavy impure blood causes pimples headaches and nausea. Bar dock Blood Bitters makes the blood rich and restores health.
An old printed ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a safe and gentle bowel cleanser claiming to cure headaches biliousness malaria and jaundice. Sold by S H Boyd & Co at 25 Liberty Street.
Pennsylvania officials report monthly payrolls will be paid next Monday by checks drawn on New York. The move aims to speed payments though it may cause confusion among Wooster merchants and foreign workers who misunderstand the payment method. Employees favor the move while speculators profit from the discounting of paper."
The North Ohio conference Home Missionary Society convention at a Methodist church concluded Thursday with reports from delegates. Notable events included memorial remarks for Mrs Abb Knapp by Mrs Annie Shepherd, addresses by Mrs Gilpert and Mrs Reece, and a closing gathering with thanks to Wooster lilies for hospitality.
C W W Maley former Wooster resident and chief inspector of the orchard and nursery department on the state board of education accepts a leave from his duties after serving about a year. He began with the department ten years ago before going to South Africa for six years on British government scientific work. He plans to resume African work at a salary of 1600 a year though no appointment is yet made.
Rev James A Lewis pastor at Milaca endorses Chamberlain Cough Remedy after seven years use. Praises its effectiveness for croup and whooping cough and cites local pharmacy availability at Bixlers Modern Pharmacy and H Boyd Co. Preventics are promoted as safe quick relief for colds with no quinine or laxatives. Preventics sold by Bixlers with trial boxes and low price.
Dr B Miller read an obituary for Daniel Buchanan whose death followed heart trouble after a long life as a respected citizen. Born May 5 1820 in Scotland he emigrated to America and endured a long journey to Cleveland before settling in the area. He leaves a wife and several children, with brothers and sisters noted among survivors.
Calumet and Hecla miners issue an ultimatum to management threatening a strike if the wage reduction of a certain percent is not rescinded, with about 400 men involved. Sheriff Heck plans for up to 500 special deputies amid threats to General Manager McNaughton. Florence, Nov 9. Robbers raid the Florence Deposit bank, entering through a brick wall as residents Armed with shotguns and pistols hurried to protect their savings. six men involved and fled in a large automobile.
Bridgeport and Ballard Machine plants report half time or indefinite suspensions affecting 4,900 workers. A separate note recounts a dramatic rescue in Nacozal ar where a Mexican engineer Jesus Gare maneuvered a train to save a town, sacrificing himself in an explosion.
A hurricane hit Marseilles on November 9 causing extensive damage to docks and waterfront areas. Gas works flooded plunging the city into darkness and several deaths were reported from collapsing buildings as floods affect southern France and Graissessac coal mines suspend operations due to the storm. Dunkirk works cut shifts due to lack of orders with 2100 workers moved from ten to nine hours and Saturday afternoons closed. NY Central Lines canceled an order for 150 engines.
Ad touts Chamberlains Salve for quick relief of chapped hands with a 35 cent price. Sold by Bixlers Modern Pharmacy and S H Boyd Co. claims pine forest dwellers do not suffer kidney diseases. One dose of Bine mentioned.
August Kahn filed a sensational petition alleging his brother Charles Kahn alienated his wife Julia Nabn and caused her to leave home. He seeks damages of 5000. Neighbors report reconciliation with the Kahns at their Fredericksborg area home and a celebratory singing event.
Captain M R Limb discharged several members of Company D for not attending drills or contributing to the unit, prompting an adjutant general order to reduce Company D in the Ohio National Guard 1253. The company remains active with regular drills, and a town range is helping improve marksmanship within Wooster's unit.
Early talk on next season's ice supply as Wooster Sca Up and Edward Young, current owner, face competition from two other firms. 1907 saw weak consumption of stored ice across 176 houses, with Wooster Artificial Ice nearly meeting demand, aided by output from Lake Patr and other sources.
On Friday morning near Pee City, a man was struck by a train causing severe injuries including a crushed right leg. Local children alerted a teacher who notified railway officials. The injured man was transported to Madison for medical care and his name is not yet learned.
Mrs Sternmetz and associates once ran the Nation House and caused discontent among patrons. The hotel now has A Hovanelder of Bratdock, Pa in charge as the new landlord.
An old advertisement extols Dr Coldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as the best cure for constipation and related digestive issues. It claims rapid relief, lighter stomach, brighter eyes, and renewed appetite, noting the product is available for 50 cents to $1 at drug stores and is better than salts or purgatives.
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