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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1908
Page
10
A vintage medical advertisement touts Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for weakness nerves and overwork among women. It claims endorsements from medical authorities and promises a booklet of ingredients mailed free to soliciting readers.
Wooster Gas Light Company aims to drill for natural gas near Wooster to supply local consumers and possibly raise gas prices to ten cents. Major investor Mr Elk, returning from Pittsburgh, met with Mayor Van Nest and Solicitor Hay to draft an amendment binding the company not to sell to a competitor. Geigey, a veteran oil and gas operator, will drill the test well in the immediate area, with depth yet to be determined but expected to be substantial.
Severe forest fires burned about fifteen acres of woods owned by Bert Mackey northwest of Wooster and five acres of brush and grass on land owned by McKendry Warner. Flames once neared Warner's buildings within fifteen rods as farmers fought the blaze through a dry, tinder undergrowth over the past week, with most fires extinguished by Saturday.
The discovery of oil in paying quantity spurred a rush to Mt Baton and West Lebanon with about 7000 acres under lease by earlier efforts and around 3000 acres leased in two weeks by Woost er parties. The first well reached 700 feet and yielded about 20 barrels daily. The rig moved to the Rosenberg farm near Mt Baton and drilling is set to begin midweek. Officials expect the next well to reach 1000 feet before hitting oil sand.
James Bodine 85 a retired farmer who lived in Orrville for many years died Friday. The deceased was long associated with the local farming community and his passing is reported in this notice. He is survived by relatives and friends in the area.
Lutheran Missionary Society and Orr society members gathered at Mrs James Hamilton in Oilo for a mid day four course dinner with night refreshments. Wooster ladies presented chrysanthemums and warm verses praising Mrs Hamilton as ideal hostess in a scene of shared gratitude and enduring friendship.
Fragmentary ad like clippings show Krieger's store offering rings with unclear phrasing. Read as a damaged notice listing items for sale or dered quantities and a cryptic message about keeping or "bilious" tones. The legible bits reference a store, sale, and unspecified rings.
The Wooster University football team lost to Dennison 24 to 0 in the season finale at the university field. Dennison scored two touchdowns in the second half after a scoreless first half as Wooster hoped to end the year strong.
A large cross church revival in Smithville's Methodist church marks a remarkable start led by Rev. John F. Lewis. The weekly meetings feature a male chorus, strong participation, and expect continued nightly services except Monday at 7 pm, with strong community involvement and praise.
Distressing stomach related illness notes relief from Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets with free samples from S A Boyd & Co. Drug Store. Also promotes DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve for healing and cleansing. Mentions blood improving tonics and poor sale concerns, with generic rate consulations and agent notices.
Council enacted an ordinance defining Wooster's business district to enforce state law limiting automobile speed to eight miles per hour. The district covers Liberty Street to Market, Walnut to Pennsylvania, Buckeye to Walnut, and related segments, within the bordered area.
Rumors persist that Rev Littell of the Lalit ed Presbyterian church may resign. He declined comment, saying he will inform his congregation first. Sources say he has considered leaving Worcester for a new field after accepting an undisclosed call.
Marriage licenses issued to Christian J Hofstetter of Imlton and Elizabeth Mofstetter of Apple creek Albert White and Emma Hunts berger of Dalton Curtis Kauffman and Ruth Stolle of Shreve Jacob E Shoup of Orrville and Amy Hachman of Hurton City Mam Eberly of Turton City and Lydia Wenger of Orrville
A scattered set of campus and community notes mentions M Lanes now a Westinghouse worker in Bloomfield New Jersey and flourishing, Kate McKean of Westminster Home forced to pause schooling for health, Prof WE Wenner delivering sermons in Fredericksburg, Dr John Grant Newtan inaugurated as Oxford College president, Mrs Webber at Flowers Cottage improving and back to duties, Prof JoG Block helping Ros R EF Smith with Mr Johnson funeral at Wayne church, a college day after Thanksgiving and local church activities. Also short items on cold remedies for children, Mrs Wm H Serley praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, and Ely Cream Balm advertisements for nasal catarrh relief.
An ad fragment touts Foley's Honey and Tar to kill germs and heal lungs, plus Wool's Liver Medicine for malaria and biliousness. It mentions Gregar's Drug and Shdop's Wealth Coffee, with claims of quick relief and “free” tobacco polling sample, in a shabby promotional snippet.
The churches of Wooster unite for Thanksgiving services on Thursday morning in the Christian church on North Buckeye street. Rev Henry Allen was expected to deliver the sermon, but illness removes him. Rev Frank Hellman will fill in. The program includes Prelude by Gyde Brandt, Doxology, Thanksgiving Proclamation by Dr David Ayrton Heron Hiyann, Scripture Reading by Rev Johnson Frayer, Rew Woo Littell Onsyring Sermon titled The Optimism of Christianity, and postlude by Clyde Brandt.
Reuben Johnson veteran thresherman and Wayne township resident died Wednesday after a runaway accident last Friday. He never regained consciousness. Funeral Saturday from his residence to Wayne church and cemetery. He was 66, born in Stark county, lived in Wayne county most of life, and was a longtime threshing operator. Survived by wife and children Calvin W Johnson, Effie Raudebaugh, Mary Showalter, Wellington Johnson, Frank Johnson, James Johnson, Maurice Johnson, and Hugh Johnson plus family. He was a member of Wayne Presbyterian Church.
The Calvin Circle of the Flist Presbyterian church held its regular Friday evening meeting at Miss Dora Morgan’s residence on North Beaver Street.
Wooster resident JoH McCreary testifies of two years of back pain and headaches eased after taking two boxes of Dean's Kidney Pills. He reports complete cure and no kidney trouble since. Price 60 cents. Foster Milling Buffalo NY as US agents. Remember the name Doane.
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