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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1908
Page
5
A bold advertising claim extols Tonsiline as the sole remedy for sore throat dangers. The copy warns throat illness can lead to tonsillitis quinsey diphtheria and death without timely treatment. It touts universal physician and user endorsement and cites Canton Ohio as the maker.
Fragmentary OCR style text mentions health advice and natural remedies. The readable phrases show vague references to bowel movements and strengthening, with obscured terms. No clear date, person, or organization identified.
Reuben Johnson, a well known local figure, was thrown from his buggy near Wayne church on Friday afternoon. The horse bolted after being frightened, Johnson could not control it and sustained a concussion and possible spinal injuries. Dr J W Lehr of Wooster attended and reported serious, ongoing symptoms.
On Saturday morning Judge Eason ordered all cases set for hearing continued for another week. Petit jurors will be instructed not to report until November 30 rather than the 23rd.
The Republican reports Roosevelt weighs a pardon for L. P. Ohliger longtime Wooster National Bank president. Age, time in prison, and bank failure ties are cited as factors while no definite promise is given and action would likely come near term end to avoid setting a banker pardon precedent.
A small fire occurred at the Berger restaurant Wednesday morning when an employee attempted to boil water into which he had poured gasoline. The blaze was extinguished without anyone being harmed or property loss.
Politicians in Wooster anticipate M. M VanNest, ex ecutive committee chair, as the first to obtain an office under Governor Harmon. Senator VanOver and Congressman Ashbrook are noted as possible supporters, with Wertz also involved in backing a favorable post. Finney Luce emerges as a candidate for guard at the Ohio penitentiary, backed by Democratic friends who praise his experience and character.
A maiden in Applecreek pressed a wildlife against J L Cumming, a frequent village visitor. Cumming was taken into custody in Wooster by Chief Lerner. On Friday, the brothers of the young woman appeared and had the charge withdrawn.
The experiment station seeks a summer construction of a 70 by 42 foot main building addition to ease crowded offices and labs. Planned livestock barns and other purposed facilities may follow. A large appropriation, about 125000, is sought this year to cover new structures and operations. Legislative champions Wertz and VanOver are expected to push the request, with Price Russell likely to back further aid.
The Canton City Bottling Co plans a Wooster branch in the Praeger building on East Liberty Street. Edward Fedler will supervise installation and operate the new facility as machinery is placed. The firm aims to expand with mineral waters and soft drinks bottled locally.
The funeral for George Webb was held at the home on Thursday afternoon with Rev. C. F. Johnson officiating and pallbearers including his sons and sons in law. Interment followed at Wooster cemetery amid floral tributes. A second funeral for Mrs John W Smith took place Friday afternoon at the Church of God with Rev. W. Turner officiating, choir singing, and pallbearers Henry W. Peters J T Keister A M Parish Albert Shupe A W Wilson and B F Purdy. interment also at Wooster cemetery.
J H B Danford the furniture dealer and funeral director leases a prime Rittman business room to establish a branch furniture store and undertaking establishment. Fred Griswold, a graduate funeral director from Chicago, will run the enterprise, with Danford praised as a gentleman of honorable dealings.
Walter D. Foss has placed an order for a large seven passenger touring car and expects delivery by spring or earlier, according to reports.
Advice for first aid of burns and scalds notes Chamberlain's Salve applied on a soft cloth relieves pain instantly and, for non severe injuries, promotes healing without scarring. Sold by S. H. Boyd & Co.
Telegrams and letters circulate as officials weigh sites for the Wooster government building. Beekman Winthrop denies a Firestone site selection, while others say the Firestone property is favored or may be rejected, with no official choice yet made.
Martha Brinkerhoff, daughter of George Brinkerhoff of Walnut Ridge Arkansas, died late Tuesday at her home. Her father, visiting Warrensburg Missouri, rushed west from his mother's funeral upon hearing the sad news.
An OCR fragment promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills Foley’s Orino Laxative and other patent medicines. It cites benefits for billinsness malaria jaundice constipation and liver trouble and lists local drug stores. Content is fragmented with garbled text and partial product names included.
A piece claims avoiding stomach and kidney dosing and targeting inside nerves of those organs. It states Dr Shoop identified the error and that the Restorative supports weak organs. Druggists nationwide promote it and a brief trial is advised. Sold by Bixler's Modern Pharmacy.
An advertisement argues nervous pallor stems from blood and nerve weakness. It cites Mrs. James F. Neighwinter of Cleveland recounting years of head pain and paralysis-like symptoms. She credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring health after other treatments failed.
Columbus reports quail are plentiful but will not be sold this year. John Speaks, chief game and fish commissioner, says no birds will be marketed, enforcing the law for table use. Rabbits are plentiful and hunting prospects look good.
A compact old newspaper item promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a reliable cold preventive and cure without narcotics, claims no pneumonia with proper use, and notes wide reputation. Also advertises banana cream recipes, Preventics candy cold cure tabs, and Kodon stomach remedy with guarantees and local drugstore sales.
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