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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1908
Page
8
An old drug advertisement touts Tonsiline as a quick safe sore throat cure. It claims antiseptic action against sore throat germs and states first dose relief and a few doses cure, with bottles priced 25 and 50 cents from The Tonsiline Co Cantor Ohio.
Mrs Grace Culver Taggart, once called a heroine in a noted divorce suit three years ago, is reported in Switzerland. Her former husband, pursued by detectives in the trial of the pretty woman, is visiting Wayne County. The Cincinnati Enquirer recounted Taggart's whereabouts as an epilogue to a romance, with a letter read yesterday from Mrs Taggart to a family friend sent via Chicago, lacking date or address and bearing only a postmark.
Official notice from Washington dated Nov 19 selects the Firestone lot at the southwest corner of North Market and North Streets in Wooster, Ohio, for the federal building. The 80 foot frontage was announced by Winthrop, Assistant Secretary, noting the site will host the new structure.
After voice trials the University Glee Club selected 1st Tenors BE L Wehrenburg OC Steiner Homer Herbert Wilbur White F E Rice. 2nd Tenors B Meldrum G H McDonald David Griffith Paul Bunn Elmer Freed. 1st Basses R Guinther D V Gray A L Palmer Harry St Clair Harry Gault. 2nd Basses L B Sperry S Campbell Ralph Melntire Carl Weygandt W Stéelé.
H H Zeigler reports plans for a substantial remodel of the American Hotel under owner Frank Wanler. Changes raise costs to about 23000 dollars. S M Davis of Wooster named contractor. work to start in December. The block will be rebuilt with front walls retained, fifty steam heated sleeping rooms, ten bathrooms, elevators, and a skylit open court. The post office will be expanded and leased for ten years starting December 1. An option on the Frontenac building was dropped to keep the post office in its current location.
The amended gas franchise was drafted Thursday with Mayor Van Né st stating he would not veto. Attys Hay Hart Elk and city officials attended. officials pledged no price boost by artificial gas. If natural supply falls short, artificial gas may be used, but both companies denied any plan to unite against the public.
P J Burgorf of Mansfield a brake man on the Wooster shifter had his right wrist broken Thursday morning. While raising a brake loser he placed his right hand in the brake wheel as the air snapped on the hand was jerked into the wheel and bent nearly double. He freed his hand and jumped from the engine. The engine was cut loose and taken to Wooster. Dr G W Ryall rushed him to his office for surgical care. Burgorf returned home on the afternoon train.
The Index Board met on Thursday and organized with Bditor in Chief R. 8. Douglas Business Manager Robert Elder Assistant Business Manager P. Q. White Art Editor F. 9. Crawford Associate Editors Sarah Anderson and Ann Gray.
Warden O B Gould cites the Wertz law as causing a deficit of about 28000 dollars in running expenses at the Ohio Penitentiary. He explains the law limits convict labor on contracts that would be done by paid workers, keeping many convicts idle. He argues convict work could be sold to profit the prison.
Mrs Mary Dowling of San Francisco testifies to a remarkable improvement in acute indigestion after using Electric Bitters. She claims the tonic purifies the blood, invigorates the system, and aids various stomach and female weakness conditions. Sold by H Boyd & Co.
Advertises Hexamethylenetetramine as a uric acid solvent and antiseptic for urine. Claims relief for kidney and bladder trouble, backache, and rheumatic pains with a 30 days trial at $1.00. Sold and guaranteed by Krieger's Drug Store and others.
Mrs O O M Albright reported discovering a fully developed newborn girl’s body in her garden near South Bever and East South streets around 3 p m The infant weighed seven pounds had developed nails and signs of recent birth Doctors Kinney and Braden agree birth within 24 hours Chief Lerner and officers pursue clues and vow to protect informants while urging physicians to aid in solving the case
John Brillhart of the Blacksmithing firm Slaybaugh Brillhart on South Walnut street suffered a severe accident Friday morning in the shop while shaping iron. A hot rivet flew up striking his left eye causing intense pain and possible loss of sight. Dr Braden attended and supplied care.
Notices from J P Van Nest Sons pension attorneys list monthly allowances for widows and heirs of Ohio National Guard members. Frances Scott of Apple Creek receives $12 per month from May 2, 190% for John Scott Cobb of the 169th Infantry. Rufus Austen of Shreve gets $6 per month from Dec 19, 1901 to Aug 26, 1908 and $17 per month from August 26, 1908. Mary FE Smyser of Wooster, widow of Albert Smyser, Co D, 120th Infantry, receives $12 per month from Oct 12, 1908. Catherine Stauffer of Apple Creek, widow of Anthony Stauffer, Co D, 41st Infantry, receives $12 per month from Aug 6, 1908. Mary C Schmutz of Wooster, widow of George Schmutz, Co L, 102nd Infantry, receives $12 per month from Sept 30, 1905.
A telegram from Rev G A Hughes announced the death of his wife Mrs Anna Hughes in Colorado. Rev Hughes is a known former Methodist presiding elder in the area. The item also notes burn and scald care with Chamberlain's Salve recommended for pain relief and healing. For sale by S H Boyd & Co.
An elderly audience receives a blunt health promo urging Foley's Kidney Remedy to cure kidney and bladder issues. It promises restored vitality and strength with immediate use. Local distributors listed include Bixler Pharmacy and S. H. Boyd & Co, alongside claims of a guarantee and quick results.
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