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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1908
Page
8
A condensed timetable lists departure and transfer times for Fratas from Wooster along Pennsylvania lines. It shows varied early morning to evening slots, with multiple local destinations including Lorain Wellington Cleveland and Creston, plus limited services and excursion notes.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a blood cleansing cure for impurity linked skin and glandular diseases, with the All Healing Salve for open ulcers. It urges ordering by mail from Buffalo NY, notes known composition, and mentions Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for stomach liver and bowels.
A Wooster meeting of the Wayne Corn Breeder's Association drew a good turnout. Routine business was handled and steps were taken toward an autumn corn show. The group also commits to a prominent role at the Farmers Institute on January 20 and 21, 1909.
A letter in the Voice criticizes chapel exits and safety at the university. The writer proposes seating seniors near the south transept and freshmen at doors, joking about box seats with time locks and a tongue in cheek appeal about where to seal the faculty. The item blends campus satire with spoof legal notices and advertisements for Hall's Catarrh Cure.
The Theodore street project under Supt. James Fisher proceeds with slag road material furnished by railway officials after a dispute. Slag is hauled to the site and the completed road should benefit daily users.
Sprains swellings and lameness are promptly relieved by Chamberlain's Liniment. It reduces inflammation and soreness so a sprain may be cured in about one third the time required by ordinary treatment. Available in 25 and 60 cent sizes from S H Boyd & Co.
An old marketing notice targets readers over fifty touting Foley's Kidney Remedy to cure kidney and bladder issues and restore vigor. It promotes Bixler Pharmacy, H. Boyd & Co, and Kreiger's Drug Store with additional Dewitt's Carbonized Witch Hazel Sale claimed as healing and cleansing for piles.
The east window of the Rich hardware store has been trimmed for the hunting season opening Monday. Taxidermy specimens on display are all the work of the housekeeper Jos. Housekeeper. The display aims to attract attention with finely mounted quillWork.
Lewis of New Pittsburg slipped on straw atop a barn roof while sweeping debris after threshing. He grabbed the ladder but fell, suffering facial lacerations and a bruised leg requiring five stitches. He is reported to be recovering, with Dr May of Lattasbury treating him.
C E McAfee returned home at 10 30 Wednesday night and found a tree in front of the Pollock residence on East Larwill Street ablaze. Sparks were blowing onto the roof. The fire, traced to crossed electric wires, led McAfee to phone Chief Kingsley. Fireman Landaw and plant workers shut down the plant and cut burning limbs from the tree.
We express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during our father George Webb Al s sickness and passing. Thanks also to the lodges that provided aid and sent flowers from the children.
Directors meet in Court House decide that the first line for the company will be built from Smithville. Material to be ordered at once and construction to start as soon as possible.
Grace Hunt daughter of Mrs Mary Hunt died of diphtheria at their Ontario Oregon home. The two month old son of John Lowther of Orrville died Tuesday night of bowel trouble. Funeral of Mrs John Brinkerhoff held at 130 Bloomington Was attended by relatives and friends. Services were conducted by Rev WA Littell. The eight month old daughter of Charles Franks and wife of Apple Creek died Wednesday of cholera infantum.
East Wilton Maine resident A F Hardy touts Bucklin Arnica Salve as a universal cure for sores ulcers and burns claiming it saved doctor bills. Dr Shoop's Cough Remedy is praised for safe quick relief from tickling coughs with no opium or chloroform and is sold by local druggists with emphasis on natural healing leaves from a mountain shrub.
An advertisement touts Wood's Liver Medicine in liquid form to treat malaria chills fever and bodily ailments by focus on liver kidneys and bladder. Claimed quick relief for nervousness headache and constipation with pleasant taste. Sold by Krieger's Drug Store with a 60 cent size and guaranteed relief with first dose.
Through Probate Court an application was filed for the admission of five year old daughter of John G of Doylestown to the State Institution at Columbus for Feeble Minded. The child has been at St Alexis hospital Cleveland for a year and physicians are at a loss to diagnose the fliment.
Alfred Wannamaker vice president of the Toledo Grain and Milling company suffered a stroke while driving, directing Edwin L. Camp to shut off power as paralysis struck his right side and speech failed. The incident occurred near Swah creek after a visit to the Bartley fire scene. Wannamaker, age 42, was able to signal Camp to stop the vehicle before collapsing at his home on Ashland Avenue.
Harry Barnard former Wooster post office clerk was sentenced to four months in Canton workhouse plus costs after pleading guilty. He was remanded to custody and committed to the institution. Attorney Kean argued mental distress from long hours and illness.
The Board of Trade of Wooster versus the Pococks over the return of a $20,000 purse for the glass works was postponed for one week in Cleveland common pleas court. Hearing set for Monday November 23. Vergil P. Kline to assist Pocock counsel, with Wooster board members prepared to testify in Cleveland.
Bert Squires claiming to be a federal insurance agent was arrested in Creston after defrauding residents in nearby towns. He pleaded guilty to obtaining money under false pretenses, receiving a $5 fine plus costs and 30 days in the Canton workhouse. Investigation links him to prior crimes under the alias J H Ewing in other areas.
Dalton reports a peaceful closing of the town saloons last Saturday night with no arrests. Mrs Fred Monbaron of Massillon, formerly of Dalton, was buried Monday. Methodist church work advances rapidly as Webb Groff visits from Columbus. James Stinson, recently in Dalton, now in Akron, suffered a stroke. Attorney C W Horn will move to Orry TM in spring. The 14th annual lecture course opens Friday night with The Pierces.
J H Faddis III of Rowsburg had gall bladder pus removed at City Hospital with Dr White assisting. He had four weeks of chills and fever with liver enlargement before admission. Surgeons found badly diseased organs but he is improving and expected to recover.
We extend heartfelt thanks for the kindness and courtesies shown during our bereavement following the sickness and death of our mother Mrs Mary E. Smith. Signed by Mrs Edward M Sides, Chas. E Smith, and Wm H Smith.
An advertisement extols Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as a universal remedy for nerve pain including neuralgia, headaches, backaches, and rheumatism. It asserts fast relief with no after effects and cites a testimonial from Fred R Swingley, banker, Atkinson Nebraska, promising money back if the first package fails.
The Hot Weather Test claims to better acquaint readers with kidney and bladder trouble symptoms. Plausible claims about backache rheumatism and aged ailments are tied to a product called Plaeules for the Kidneys. Hundreds testify to its effects after a short trial priced at $1.00. Sold by Krieger's Drug Store with guarantees and testimonials.
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