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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1907
Page
6
A grand health campaign promotes a new, original medical system claiming to cure deafness, catarrh, weak lungs, paralysis, rheumatism, and nervous disorders without experiments. It advertises free examinations, urine analysis, and no charge for initial consultation, inviting those with chronic conditions to contact a Cincinnati specialist at Garfield Place.
An advertisement promotes Caldwell's Syrup Pepin as a tonic laxative to cure dyspepsia by boosting gastric function. It claims overfeeding and under eating both harm, cites a World War veteran named Harry Reater whose recovery reportedly increased his wealth, and touts a 50 cent price with a claim of strong, pleasant action.
Abel Jolliff a 64 year old Plain township threshing veteran dies from chest injuries after a Wednesday afternoon fight on the old Banm farm in Wayne township. Albert Miller known as Bert Miller is jailed on an assault charge and later facing possible manslaughter or murder indictments as coroner calls for an autopsy. The struggle began over loading clover seed on a wagon when Jolliff confronted Miller, they toppled from the wagon, and Jolliff never regained consciousness.
A Kentucky reader recalls 33 years of sore eyes and a six year blindness until Chamberlain's Salve healed the inflammation and restored sight. The ad notes vendors Bixler's Modern Pharmacy and S H Boyd & Co. Also mentions Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup and DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel for burns and related pains.
An elderly Dublin Georgia reader extols Electric Bitters for an 83 year old mother improving appetite strength and sleep. Advertises S H Boyd Co drugs 50c and Pinesalve Carbolized for inflammation and cracked skin 25c. Doan's Ointment is praised for hemorrhoids with a testimonial from Dr. John Garrett mayor of Girard.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as producing a pleasant purgative effect and improving body and mind, claiming 25 cent price with free samples at Bixler's Modern Pharmacy and S H Boyd & Co. Drug stores. It promotes Dr Shoop's Restorative for weak stomach and heart nerves, offering free samples by mail from Racine Wisconsin and urging purchase at local pharmacies.
Doctors led by Dr J W Lebranod and Dr OD Braden testified before Coroner Zaring that the autopsy found a blood clot on the brain and hemorrhage indicating the injury occurred while alive. Some blood in the lung but no external head wound and the rib did not penetrate the organ. The clot is linked to the wagon fall.
Orrville Sept 27 The annual reunion of the gallant old 16th regiment V J held here Thursday was a fine success with strong attendance from survivors. The secretary reported eighteen members of the regiment who died during the year. Officers elected for the ensuing year were President Samuel Metzler Vice President Win Hammer Treasurer Andrew Bransatetter Secretary Enos Pierson. Wocater was chosen as the next reunion site.
Friends in Wooster and Applecreek learn that Reverend J A Boyer, longtime Presbyterian pastor, was badly injured in an accident while threshing in North Dakota. He was taken to a hospital for treatment and is receiving skilled care. Mrs Boyer and two daughters reside in Wooster and are pursuing university studies.
Local firms have received invitations to attend a national conference on states and local taxation in Columbus on November 12. The event is called by Governor Harris and is under the auspices of the National Tax Association. Some very interesting addresses will be given.
A Wooster Ohio letter touts Devoe paints as cheaper and more effective than rivals, claiming 10 gallons cover better and cost less than 12 to 20 gallons from competitors. It also promotes Ely's Cream Balm for nasal catarrh, urging sufferers to try it for relief and noting price and availability.
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