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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1903
Page
6
An old advertisement extols kidney trouble relief with Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer. It claims wide effects on kidneys and bladder for men women and children, urges sample bottle by mail, lists prices and address in Binghamton New York, and notes testimonials.
Martin Cooper was arraigned before Probate Judge Adair for stealing a buggy and harness from Sarah Frees of East Union Township last September. He pled guilty to larceny, was assessed a fine and costs, and committed to the Canton workhouse until paid. The case notes a humorous motive tied to courting Mrs Frees daughter, with Cooper claiming he bought items to aid drives. Prosecutor Weygandt and RC Taylor appeared for Cooper.
Lauretta Werrich nineteen of West Lebanon died last Sunday and was buried Tuesday after a ruptured blood vessel. Her family has suffered weeks of illness with two children still gravely ill from typhoid fever. The deceased was a bright and winsome young lady. Mrs Werrich is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob Swanger of Orrville.
Dr. Waddell the expert who examined city officials records left Wooster for Salem to audit similar files. He inspected former Mayor R J Smith’s books and found clerical errors. Smith agreed to rectify all issues to satisfy the auditor. Waddell’s report is with the state auditor and will return to Wooster soon.
A conference of Tuscarawas Classis ministers will meet at Wooster Reformed Church on December 15 and 16. About twenty five ministers are expected with addresses by noted church speakers including Rev Dr Bomberger and Dr E P Herbruck. The event features evening audiences and promises a notable Wooster church gathering with a full program to be announced.
Jury awards plaintiff $207.98 in a case arising from awarding a grading contract for a road project in Chippewa township. The chaotic text briefly mentions the trial outcome and a related health advertisement for a German Syrup tonic, with fractured lines and garbled wording interleaved.
The Free Information Bureau of the Pennsylvania Lines, at St Lonmin 1004, offers details on hotels and boarding at St Louis for the World’s Fair. It promises lodging rates and saline information on universal expositions. It notes a plague and claims a safe cure from Donu’s Otntm at any drug store.
Advertised claims by Post & Bliss of Georgia NJ hail Champerlain's Pain Balm as the top haiment. It reportedly heals cuts and bruises rapidly and provides quick relief for rheumatic and deep seated pains. Sold by local druggists including Beebe and Lanes.
An advertisement by Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription promises $500 in legal US currency to any woman whose case of leucorrhea female weakness prolapsed or fallen womb cannot be cured. It urges a fair trial of the remedy, claims past cures, and endorses Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a laxative aid.
A reader argues for better shop courtesy prioritizing customers over phones and criticizes clerks who answer calls during service. Another letter disputes a superstition linking spring thunderstorms to warmer weather, explaining that storms cool the atmosphere and leave it several degrees colder afterward regardless of season.
Electric car service was very poor on Thursday due to weak power. Cars were tied up between Berea and Wooster all morning. A car crawled to Creston at 11 o clock, but no car reached Wooster until after noon. One vehicle stuck on the hill north of the high school and had to back into town. A package car arrived at 1:15.
In Richford New York a town of about 400, critics rail against John D. Rockefeller as a symbol of wealth and sin The author argues Richford’s lack of religion shaped outcomes and questions whether staying would have brought riches and virtue The piece references Everybody's Magazine’s December issue and its moral exhortation to be religious for success.
Mr W G Roderick of Poolesville Md testifies Chamberlain's Cough Remedy uses fine granulated leaf resin and roots to create a maple syrup like flavor making it pleasant to take. He notes it is the best preparation of its kind and safe for children with no after effects. Available at all druggists.
A Marion Indiana woman, Mrs Artrude B Fenner, suffered a deep seated lung pneumonia cured by One Minute Cough Cure. The remedy reportedly stopped coughing and strain, aiding recovery from a weakened state.
Rev S R Newkirk carried a bag of offerings from the opening of mite boxes at the Reformed church on Liberty street. The total reported over 253 dollars with many boxes over five dollars and one box containing 10.80 dollars earning Mrs Schultz a memorial window name. The penny-a-day drive aims for about 250 dollars with several boxes yet to hear from.
Sheriff Brown received a note from Frank Hogan the pickpocket claiming another prisoner tried to escape and that Hogan broke the stone. Brown suspects Hogan wrote the message to frame Martin Cooper while Hogan was caught sawing toward freedom. The note dated November 18, 1908 mentions a woman visitor and a stone.
The national W. C. T. U. circulates a petition accusing Senator Reed Smoot of polygamy and urging the Senate to investigate and remove him. Pastors in nearby towns are asked to present the matter to their congregations and Wooster may see the agitation soon.
A car trip along the Pennsylvania Lines highlights nationwide progress linking rural Indiana, Ohio, and Pen nsylvania communities. The text notes rural mail delivery expansion, gasoline use in homes, and gas belts, framing this as a modernization of daily life.
A fragmented notice promotes a one cent postal card to request a free specimen copy of the New York Tribune Farmer weekly. It claims to be a national illustrated agricultural weekly for farmers and families, with informative and entertaining content for every member of the household.
An old advert promotes a pregnancy aid claiming to ease childbirth and soothe the mother during gestation. It touts benefits like softer breasts to prevent cracking and greater abdominal suppleness, urging readers to obtain the remedy from druggists and request a free motherhood book.
Coroner Bushnell of Mansfield cites death of Mrs. William Zerby as caused by a Pennsylvania Railroad switch engine No 7387 that knocked her down breaking her back and neck. He absolves the engineer who rang the bell and did all he could to avert the accident, but finds the crossing dangerous and the railroad company negligent.
Postmaster Flattery warns many drop letters with one cent stamps for city delivery and urges two cent stamps for carrier mail. He explains that typed material is mailable at third rate, but mimeographed copies require twenty identical copies or first class payment if mailed elsewhere.
Repairs at the Shale Brick works will take longer than expected, delaying operation restart for about thirty days, possibly after the new year. The plant intends to implement changes during the current shutdown. Management denies a work stoppage due to a strike, while some workers anticipate wage readjustments when operations resume.
A Thursday evening conservatory recital drew a good audience. The program featured Rheinberger and Grieg selections, Schumann and Chopin pieces, Vieuxtemps Fantasia, and Mendelssohn Concerto. Performers included Miss Frances Glenn, Miss Mary Glenn, Mr Sontum, Mr Oliver, and Mrs H H A Beach.
The Pennsylvania Lines announce dining car improvements to ease patron convenience. An a la carte option will allow passengers to pay only for items ordered on trains such as Trains No 6 and No 9 with coffee and sandwiches served by waiters through the cars during meals. Dinner remains table d hot with service in select trains.
An old advertisement extols Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for appetite, digestion, and liver regulation with a 25 cent price. It contrasts the miseries of the overfed millionaire with the toilers and promotes Green's August Flower as a thirty five year household remedy. Trial bottles offered.
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