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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1905
Page
8
Local items from Orrville detail births, illnesses, court attendance, and social happenings. News mentions a pneumonia case, a city plant restart, a Pennsylvania rail schedule, an impending theater engagement, accidents, and community visits by notable residents.
Fragmentary note suggests urgency about regular exercise and mentions a dubious remedy. The text is garbled but hints at seeking guidance from an unidentified source about a product or treatment. No clear people, organizations, or places are identifiable.
An old advert promotes 4ough syrup as a cathartic laxative to drive a cold from the system. It claims to clear the throat, strengthen the lungs, and open the bronchial tubes for croup and inté en. Sold by all druggists.
At a Pennsylvania depot on Sunday a freight engine yard had a switch left on the track by a brakeman away from the engine. The switching caused the engine to lunge forward, sending its pilot through the front wall while Karl Limb the engineer dropped into the ash pit to avoid injury. Fireman Charles Masons on leaped clear and escaped unharmed.
Orrville lineman William Fike narrowly escaped serious injury when struck on the right hip by an engine near a trestle while letting out wire. He was taken to a hospital after an ambulance arrived and doctors confirmed a broken hip. Also noted are university building fund pledges totaling 21,000 and alimony actions in a separate marital case.
Do not be deceived by counterfeits when you buy Witch Hazel Salve. DeWitte & Co. is on every box of the genuine. Piles in their worst form will soon pass away if you apply Bewitt's Witch Hazel Salve night and morning. Best for Guts Burns Tetter eczema, etc. sold by all druggists.
A posted notice states the limited cars on the Cleveland and Southwestern railway will stop hereafter at Bowman street in both directions. This serves residents in the town’s north part who previously had to go to the square to board the cars and return downtown.
Mrs. Jennie M Calhoun of Shreve petitions for divorce from William F Calhoun claiming desertion since their July 8 1901 marriage and noting a child named Mary C Calhoun. She alleges Calhoun disregarded their family duties.
The railroad expands mail carriage with Mopiday attached postal cars to train No. 16 from Chicago via Fort Wayne to Pittsburgh, adding two section runs year round. Four westbound trains carry mail, sections now run separate from Chicago trains, with double-header runs when more than ten cars are attached. Also includes a local ad for Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea and a blood tonic claim.
Court of Common Pleas with Judge Maxwell presiding hears a $10,000 damages suit over Nathaniel Mowery's death in Wooster on Nov 10, 1904. Plaintiff represented by Taylor & Taylor and McClarran & Jones. defendants by M L Smyser and Price Russell. A Cleveland & Southwestern traction Co streetcar provided a special car for library members to the scene of the accident.
City council in recess Monday evening with President Weiser presiding. All members present except Mr Kissing. Spruce street graveling repair referred to committee on a treaty to report next meeting. Wilson alley in Fourth ward referred to Solicitor Hay to examine dedication records. Elm street in Fourth ward ordered opened. land possessors must remove erected fence. Motion to adjourn carried.
Ed Landes, noted writer and linguist, is recognized for The New Practical Orthography and his work on spelling reforms. He has contributed essays and scholarly articles shaping orthographic practice in education and publishing. His ongoing research explores the relationship between phonetics and standardized spelling.
Old sales editions show monthly increases as the fourth edition has already been released.
The oratorical association postponed the preliminary contest to January 9 after a university lecture course was scheduled on the regular December first Friday. Assignment details named Frank Gearhart of Wayne township and W. W. Garever of Chester township as assignees. no assets or liabilities were listed.
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