15 Nov 1905
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1905
Page
1
Our Linen Department presents a wide range of premium linens for special occasions. Latin Finish Damask sets priced at 5.00 per set, 2 yards wide cloth, 23 yards tong, 20 inch napkins. Fine Damask sets 2 yards wide cloth, 3 yards tong, 21 inch napkins priced per set 8.50 to 9.50. Extra fine line 2 yards wide with six patterns 0.59 per yard. Napkins priced 50 cents to 5.00 per dozen.
Nov 14 updates from Aukerman Station note Lewis Aukerman’s recent illness and a sermon by Rev. Correll last Sunday. Local work includes cement walks by Wm Rockenfelder and a moving picture show by Aukerman bros in No. 6 schoolhouse on Nov 20. Vernon and Earnest Aukerman visit relatives. Mrs Bovewitz visits Mrs Aliie Thorley. Jacob Lucas and sons travel to Lod. Harry Gindlesperger is reportedly ill.
The water committee met in City Hall to review options for a new water supply. Dr J A Todd favored Clearcreek citing adequate supply, while Applecreek proponents urged testing that option. Estimated pipe needs and costs range from 35 000 to over 44 000 with a sub committee to gather material estimates for next citizen meeting.
The Ashland and Western Railway Co will offer excursion tickets from Ashland to local areas and to Pennsylvania Lines destinations within 140 miles. Tickets are valid November 23 and 30 with return by December 1.
A brief ad claims Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil can instantly relieve pain from cuts burns bruises and scalds and promises rapid healing. The copy emphasizes immediate application and rapid recovery.
The largest mercantile deal in Wooster closed late Tuesday when the WOO Proctor stock was bought by Kirkelander & Co, a leading firm. Mesara Freedlander will not enter dry goods trade but will market the newly acquired Creek at-tene goods to finance further expansion. Proctor, who built a strong dry goods business in Wooster, plans to depart the city, leaving many friends regretful but wishing him success wherever he goes.
George R. Laubach of Laubach and Boyd died at 8 30 Wednesday morning at his home on North Buckeye Street. Full obituary and will details to follow in next edition.
James Brown died aged 79 on a Monday morning after a long illness. He lived in Wooster for about 80 years alongside his late wife and nine children, now all deceased. Survived by WP Snyder and George Brown of Wooster and Mrs Andrew Brenneman of Orrville. A church member respected as a quick, unassuming neighbor and father.
A motorist named Yocum turning from Liberty and Walnut streets Monday morning avoided a horse tied to a hitching post, but his car struck a brick building before it could be toppled. He managed to slow and was thrown from the seat yet escaped injury. the vehicle suffered minor damage.
A liquid cold cure and the only gh Syrup which moves the bowels works cold out of the system clears the head and throat and makes weak lungs strong. Sest for Croup Whooping Cough etc. Children love it. Sold by All Druggists. dk.
Home made desserts and baked goods feature muffins tea biscuits and cakes made with Royal Baking Powder. The copy claims fresher cleaner tastier wholesome results at home and promotes Royal as the best bake day helper for quick economical cooking.
Official counts completed by City Auditor J. B Minier and Squire R. C. Sweeney show no material difference from earlier unofficial returns. Mayor WW Beabo leads with major ward totals totaling 034. Marcus M. Van Nest trails as Democratic candidate with 274 in First Ward and Sec- continued in next column.
Fragmented OCR lists ward by ward votes and majorities for city council candidates. It names wards one through four, various candidates and parties, with totals and margins, plus references to city solicitor and board member positions.
Captain E F Taggart visited Wooster on Sunday for the first time since the divorce case flared anew. He spent hours with the youngsters Culver and Tiddles, met Mrs Taggart and her attorneys, and noted no date for a new trial as preparations continue. Letters listed for Wooster post office remain unsold.
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