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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1907
Page
6
A Cincinnati physician offers free consultations on a variety of illnesses. The notice claims cures for deafness, catarrh, weak lungs, paralysis, rheumatism, and other nervous system diseases with a new method. It invites all to bring urine for analysis and promises no charge for examination or diagnosis.
A Wooster endorsement campaign urges readers to decide for themselves after reading local testimonies. W. I Young of Harding & Co in Wooster Ohio recounts relief from kidney troubles using Dean's Kidney Pills. The notice urges sharing experiences and notes the product is for sale by all dealers at 60 cents, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo.
Doan's is named as the new trade agents for the United States in a brief notice. The announcement highlights Doan's role in representing American interests in negotiations and trade discussions. No further details are provided.
A woman near town fell while rabbit hunting and got tangled in a fence, then freed herself and recalled the odd mishap with humor. W YY Landis is shown framing a paper on a California National Guard chaplain commission. Rev John Herron, now in Wooster, served as chaplain of the Ninth Infantry California National Guard and regrets resigning his command.
The Wooster University endowment faces poor news with little hope for future gifts. Money searches shift from New York to other fields as alumni pledge about $25,000, while total aims remain at $150,000 with no large sums anticipated.
In editorials the Pittsburg Gazette Times lauds Cortelyou as the right man in the right place at the right time for handling crises. The Atlanta Constitution echoes the idea that solving the panic matters more than assigning blame.
The Pococks have not yet proposed a settlement in the Wooster Glass works dispute. Judge Blandin and Attorney Adair study potential terms, while the Board of Trade insists any deal must return the original funds to Wooster’s people to fund other industries. A Cleveland lawyer, Vergil P. Kline, advised settlement, but the final scope depends on ongoing negotiations.
Harry Miller from Cleveland served as a juror in United States court, returning a 48 hour deliberation before a verdict of guilt in the Steiner case. Steiner was charged with sending obscene letters to a stepdaughter, and the jury faced long difficulty reaching agreement amid strong opposition from one juror.
The Wooster Aerie No All of the International Order of Eagles expresses sorrow at the death of Brother Edward J Linn. Resolutions mourn his loss, note the bonds of friendship, and request that his charter be draped in mourning for thirty days with the resolutions published and recorded. Committee members M M Van Ness, Co A Weiser, John Hoffman sign and file.
The 160 acre Robert Wallace farm with about 50 acres timber in Plain township sold at sheriff’s sale. Appraised at 15,166 dollars, it went to L. A. Biechlie of Bhoomville Ohio for 18,700 dollars. Biechlie, timber businessman, bought mainly for timber value.
An old advertisement page promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills and Preventics with claims to cure headaches and prevent pneumonia at the sneeze stage. Also offers 30 days Brest of Pineules and a veterinary service by Dr Rt G. pene, featuring free examinations and modern treatment for domestic animals.
Horace B. Camp 68 a millionaire manufacturer died after months of illness at his Akron home. He built a sprawling business empire including Akron Clutch Camp Conduit Colonial Sign and Insulator and Faultless Rubber presidentship. His latest projects included a brick plant in Independence and a rail link to Cleveland. His rise from a poor farmer boy to industrial magnate is noted as his sons Louis W Camp and Henry H Camp share in managing his affairs.
Obituary notices recall Mrs Barbara Stoolmiller of near Doylestown who died of cancer leaving a husband Louis and seven grandchildren among five daughters and a son. Also noted is Mrs Jane M Ward aged 82 mother of Leon Ward Buckeye Aluminum Co. manager who died of heart disease and old age at her son’s Clinton street home. John R. Moore of Applecreek dies after months of illness with funeral and interment at Applecreek. R. G. Merriman, sister of Mr Moore, Mrs J Smith of South Street, and Peter Shelly born in Plain Township Wayne County Ohio Sept 23 1843 died near Ashland Nov 15 1907 aged 64 years 1 month 23 days. Shelly married Lucy Weltmer in 1868. He moved to Ashland County in 1871, Civil War veteran, captured at Chickasaw Bayou, later sailed from Madagorda Bay to New York then home to Wooster. He became a Christian 41 years before death and was a member of German Baptist Brethren Maple Grove. Burial in Maple Grove cemetery north of Ashland.
An Augusta Michigan woman, once pale, weak, and dizzy, credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring her health after severe fainting spells, headaches, and exhaustion. The ad promotes Pink Pills as a tonic for women and offers a booklet on request, with prices 60 cents a box or six for $2.50 from Dr Williams Medicine Company in Schenectady New York.
Frank J Cheney swears he is senior partner of F J Cheney Co in the city of Toledo and county of Lucas offering $100 for every case of catarrh not cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. He states the firm will buy the claim, noting the remedy is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. The notice includes notary W Gleason and a Toledo sale claim.
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