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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1903
Page
2
An old advertising snippet claims Scott's Emulsion heals neck sores from scrofula in children. It warns of scrofula leading to consumption and presents the product as both cure and preventive, urging readers to request a sample or purchase.
Frank Taggart administrator of Juhn A and Asa Eddy estates filed statements in lieu of final accounts. Executors and guardians named for multiple counties and towns, with hearings set December 4 and 21 and January 1. Orders to sell real estate and private sales issued for several estates including May Elvira Fisher and J Mo Angus. bonds posted and administrators appointed.
The private trolley car Josephine of Herms Everett Wooster street railway wingate Cleveland toured Wooster amid civic officials from Cleveland and Southwestern Railway. The visit showcased the palace on wheels while officials inspected the road and locals toured the city, with praise for Wooster.
Mrs Elizabeth Jones aged 44 wife of D E Jones of Shreve died Friday night at her son in law D E Foltz home after a short illness of old age troubles. She was born Elizabeth Rayl daughter of Thomas Rayl and wife and came to Wayne county from Pennsylvania. Most of her days were spent in Wayne county and her married life in Shreve where she was loved by all. Survived by husband and children Captain Bob Jones Cleveland Jake Fo Jones Wooster Mrs David Foltz Shreve Mrs Dr A Sanderson Dalton. Funeral services held at residence Sunday with interment in Wooster cemetery.
A shaky 19th century notarized affidavit from Frank J Cheney asserts he is the senior partner of Grmof Fodothoney & Co in Toledo Ohio. He pledges to pay one hundred dollars for every catarrh case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and notes the document was sworn before a notary on December 6.
Calvin Penick joins Joseph Sullivan's barber shop while Edward Thomen wed settles in Cleveland. a new passenger train will run Toledo to Pittsburgh starting November 28. Poultry show slated December 10 to 15. various local notices include court cases, rail updates, and community events.
Neighbor reports relief from rheumatism neuralgia liver and kidney troubles and general debility after using Electria Bittern. Claimants say after a few doses condition improved dramatically and no sick days since. Letter attributed to B Promont NcC with endorsement from Boyd Druggist.
Reduced fares to Chicago advertised for November and December. The notice mentions international travel and ticket sales through an agent, with pricing and sale details for Menusv'sars lines and related travel services.
A long rambling column argues leap year 1904 will unleash a “matrimonial rampage” as many women reach the eligible age. It forecasts a boom in engagements, leap year parties, and women asserting invitations and dances. The piece also notes local ordinances and a Sunday-opening controversy in Fredericksburg as a sideline.
Last Monday night in Shreve near J B Keys residence three schoolgirls were shocked when a gas pipe hitching post touched by an electric wire sent a bolt through the group. Mrs Je Cokel regained consciousness after an hour. two other women present were uninjured. authorities assisted in the rescue and investigation.
A clipped Akron Democrat story notes nine years of fear in Fredericksburg Wayne County over a dynamite threat linked to Sunday closing laws. A restaurant owner Adams faced a Sunday closure charge. Mayor Stophlet upheld a contention about the ordinances as unconstitutional, amid other legal questions about the blue law regime.
Porterfield denies an open rabbit season and lays out allowed practices. Rabbits may be hunted only from Nov 10 to Dec 1 and when destroying property the landowner or authorized agent may shoot. Renters may possess or buy rabbits, but possession or sale remains restricted by landowner permits. A written landowner permit is required before any hunting.
Found for plaintiff in ejectment proceedings of Mrs. Addie Peckinpaugh et al v. H F Crowl. Decision favors plaintiffs seeking possession of the corner room of the Downing block now used by Crowl as his undertaking rooms and by the United States Express Co. Crowl, lessee, faces lease expiration and contested rent payment. Appeal notice filed.
Dr Iaa A Priest chaplain of the Eighth Infantry plans a comprehensive lecture tracing arms of the United States army from the nation’s beginnings and the National Guard under the 1792 militia law to the present, likely addressing state guard organizations in an upcoming talk.
Wayne County records list numerous warranty deeds and executors deeds. Elizabeth Dando and others transfer parcels in Wooster and surrounding towns including Orrville Shreve and Milton township with prices ranging from 50 to 1600 dollars. Executed transfers include Rachel Gardner and L B Winkler estates with parcels in Orrville Wooster and Rittman valued from 1200 to 1841 dollars.
Applecreek ia prepares a bank with a $16000 capitalization. Directors chosen include Dr Leickhbeiam L C Kuime Dr Jameson L J Smedley T West John Carson L C Alcorn Fred Nussbaum Frank Belzeau. Officers named: President Dr Jameson Vice president Fred Nussbaum. Committees were named to purchase a safe and secure a room."}
An old Portland man, Henry Cartran of 71 Commercial St., recounts severe stomach pains and poor appetite. After four bottles of Hood's Sarsaparilla, his appetite returned and he felt completely cured, vowing never to be without the remedy.
A historical ad claims Dropsy is caused by heart, liver or kidney disease and touts the Grand Dropsy Cure by Dr Miles. It cites cures in numerous patients, offers $3.75 free trial, and invites readers to write for testimonials and free treatment at Elkhart Indiana.
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