New Precinct Changes Approved for November Election
Deputy Supervisors of Election met in Wooster on Wednesday approving changes to Greene No 1 Orrville and Burbank precincts. Precinct 5 to replace Greene No 1 and precinct 6 replacing the Burbank precinct. Changes take effect at the November election with voters continuing in old precincts for county local option.
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Wooster
Tig
Greene No. 1
Orrville
Burbank
Congress Town
Fiddling Senator to Address Wayne County Rally
United States Senator Robert Taylor known as Fiddler Bob will address a Wayne county Democratic rally at Orrville on October 21. Taylor, celebrated orator and violinist, is said to have used his musical skill to reach the Senate. Judson Harmon, Democratic candidate for governor, will also attend.
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United States
Robert Taylor
Bob
Wayne County
Orrville
Taylor
United States Senate
Judson Harmon
Orpryiile
Caught His Finger Fred Hofacre Injury at Republican Press
A fragment reports Fred Hofacre, of the Republican, caught his finger in a folding press while it was being prepared for operation Friday morning. The fingernail was torn off and the finger was badly pinched.
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Fred” Hofacre
Republican of
Peration
Boys Eat Pie Contests Delight Local Crowd
A spoof pie eating contest drew a large crowd as two events tested boys’ speed. Oyler and James Subiveau won the two contests while Elderberry pies dangled on a swing, and participants chased them as the swing swung away. The fastest time recorded was twelve minutes.
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D .—-Oyler
James Subiveau
New Phones Installed by M W O Telephone Co in September
The list shows numerous customers receiving phones in September from the M W O Telephone Co. entries include Agnes Armstrong on 810, W J Aylsworth on 851, L T Bowser on 247, A R Boyce on 710, Margaret Carson on 787, Carl Danner on 842, EB Ewin farm on 212, Chas Gorgas on 756, J B Hartman on 62, John T Jones farm on 855, Wm Keehn on 474, Florence Kiine on 856, Wm Long office on 571, Fannie Liancas on 819, G W McKee on 424, Kathryn Marsh on 377, J Miller on 375, E P Mowrer on 658, E E Porter on 569, J M Reed on 858, C S Reece on 208, D J Satterfield on 652, P Semple on 367, R F A Smith on 862, John Whitmore on 704, Andrew Wilson farm on 280, Dr J S Woodside on 653, Serafino Zarlengo on 860, Democratic and Republican Headquarters listed.
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M. W. & O. Telephone Co
Agnes Armstrong
W J Aylsworth
L. T Bowser
A R. Boyce
Margaret Carson
Carl Danner
T EB Ewin
Chas Gorgas
J. B. Hartman
John T Jones
Wm Keehn
Florence Kiine
Wm Long
Fannie Liancas
G W McKee
Kathryn Marsh
J Miller
E P. Mowrer
E E Porter
J. M Reed
C S Reece
D J Satterfield
P Semple
R FA Smith
John Whitmore
Andrew Wilson
J S Woodside
Serafino Zarlengo
More Than Enough Is Too Much For Health
A health note advises mature adults to eat only as much as needed to repair and energize the body. Overeating is linked to stomach troubles arthritis and kidney issues. It promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy and claims quick improvement. Sold by S. A. Boyd & Co. dkt.
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Jan
S. A. Boyd & Co
Kluger Jewelers Endorses Foley Kidney Remedy
An Indianapolis jeweler notes strong results from Foley's Kidney Remedy after kidney trouble left him weak. He cites improved complexion, relief from backache, and disappearance of irregularities, claiming doctors failed previously. Also mentions Keonedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup as a cold remedy.
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GR. Kluger
the Jeweler
Virginia Ave
Indianapolis
Ind
Foley
Dus Bae
Bix Pharmacy
Boyd & Cotths
Asfrog
Penkig
Kri Ae Soroug
Wooster News Highlights Local Events and Accidents
Local notes report a newborn in E Larwill street, chicken losses to a bird dog on Pittsburg avenue, and changes in Mongey Hotel management with George W. Klinger moving to the grocery store. A serious leg injury near Hicksville prompts amputation concerns for G W Johnson. Other items include horse and dog racing results, Catholic church planning, a hospital commitment case, and small-town trades and notices.
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H. L. Strong
E. Larwill Street
Harry Johnson
Lerner
Pittsburg Avenue
Palmer Street
John
Leo Miller
Mongey Hotel
George W. Klinger
Mougey Grocvey
James Casas
Akron
Julia Harry
W Johnson
Hicksville
Johnson
Frank
James Johnson
T. Hurters
Suirre
Kathryn Osterman
Electric Bitters and Dr Shoop Remedies Endorsements
Claims by Fayette veteran David Parker praise Electric Bitters for restoring health after a war injury with a 500 dollar value in benefit. The ad promotes Dr Shoop's Cough Remedy as safe for babies, non opium, no harsh ingredients, plus Wood's Liver Medicine for malaria and bilious issues. Various local drug stores advertise these tonics and tonics as effective treatments.
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David Parker
Fayette, N. Y
Gettysburg
S. H. Boyd & Co
Taft Republican club meets in Quarters over groceries
The Taft Republican club held an enthusiastic Thursday evening meeting with about 200 in attendance at its quarters above a Smith and Lattzen heiser grocery. A constitution and bylaws committee drafted documents while a program committee was named. Local organizers and several speakers delivered short addresses before adjournment.
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Taft Republican Club
Smith and Lattzenheiser
Elmer S. Landes
W. G. Christy
F. B. Borgegrain
H. D. Davis
John F. Harrison
R J, Smith
E. C Dix
BE. B Childs
James A Sham
Harrison candidacy praised by Wooster laborer
A Wooster laborer praised Big John Harrison, saying his employer cared for workers, helped during needs, and always took the men to vote for him on election day, even while disagreeing on some issues. The statement marks strong local support for Harrison's congressional bid.
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Wooster
Republican
Big John Harrison
Congress
Harrison
Beall Avenue bonds sold at premium to Bartos Scott Co
A miss in Thursday’s Beall avenue paying bonds report notes that ten bonds totaling 7900 dollars bearing 4 percent interest were issued to improve Beall avenue and sold to Bartos Scott & Co for a premium of 111 dollars.
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Beall Avenue
Barto, Scott & Co
Thieves Steal Fourteen Game Chickens in Larwill Heist
On Thursday night thieves stole fourteen fine young game chickens from the coop at Mrs Emme Meahl home on East Larwill Street. Local authorities investigate the family farm loss and appeal for information.
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Emme Meahl
East Larwill Street
Surgery Begs Tumor Removal at Kinney and Knestrick
Mrs Earl White of Wooster submitted to an operation Friday morning at Kinney and Knestrick Hospital for removal of a tumor from the right limb. Mrs Charles Clark of Freedom, Pa, sister of Charles Oyler, also underwent a very difficult operation in the same hospital for female trouble.
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Earl White
Wooster
Kinney and Knestrick Hospital
Charles Clark
Charles Oyler
Freedom
Hunters Report Fair Squirrel Hunt Thursday
Hunters report fair success with two to a dozen or more squirrels killed. The animals are fat and in fine condition but very shy and hard to get. Central Construction Co. enlarges their plant to gain greater storage capacity.
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Central Construction Co
Chronic Diarrhoea Remedy Converts Army Veteran
George M. Felton of Youth Gthson Pennsylvania recalls chronic diarrhoea in 1863. After trying multiple remedies with no lasting relief, a suggestion from A. W. Miles led to Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, which cured him with one bottle. The ad also promotes Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung issues and Burdock Blood Bitters, highlighting various patent medicines available at local druggists.
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George M. Felton
Gthson
A. W. Miles
Chamberlain
S. H. Fa
Foley
Bixler Pharmacy
H. Boyd & Co
Lights to Burn in Wooster After Franchise Lapse
In Wooster the city franchise with the Wooster Electric Company expired at midnight after months of uncertainty. Company says officials gave no contact or payment terms, yet the plant remains lit as negotiations continue. Citizens will not face darkness while arrangements for new lighting are made.
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Wooster
Wooster Electric Company
Water prank disrupts Holden Hall and football team
During a hot dry spell three or four students attached a hose to a water plug near Holden hall and flooded windows after lights out. The prank drew feminine screams and stirred campus rumor. Several athletic association members linked, one star player reportedly lost a watch fob and another was barred from traveling to Columbus for the Ohio State game. University officials avoided details, ongoing campus chatter.
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Upper Beall Avenue
Holden Hall
Athletic Association
Ater
Columbus
Ohio State
Eshelman Jr. Seriously Sick After Injury
Ream D. Eshelman third son of Mr and Mrs Frank R Eshelman of Sewickley Pa formerly Wooster seriously ill in Presbyterian Hospital Allegheny awaiting operation. He had been surveying near Akron years ago when thrown from a handcart injuring his left hip. The bone was diseased and flesh ulcerated during surgery. His parents and friends in the city hope for a speedy complete recovery.
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Ream D. Eshelman
Frank R. Eshelman
Sewickley
Wooster
Presbyterian Hospital
Allegheny
Akron
Mr. Eshelman
Fine Looking Hearse by Danford from Gerstenlager shop
J H B Danford on Saturday received from the Gerstenslager shop a practically new hearse. It had steel tires earlier and was a black bodied vehicle. In recent years funeral cars for young persons shifted to lighter colors, so the car was repainted automobile grey. The deviaters at Gerstenslager did the work superbly, adding rubber tires to create a hearse of great beauty and notable equipment.
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J. H. B. Danford
Gerstenslager
Gertenslager
Horse Sale at Snyder Stables Saturday Afternoon
A horse sale took place at Snyder stables on Saturday afternoon. Bidding was lively and prices paid for the lots seemed fair. Several extra horses were noted in the collection.
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Snyder -Stabled
Merchants Association Forms to Rate Debtors
Members of a newly formed Merchants Association met in the Mayor’s office to elect a treasurer EB W Thompson of Citizens National Bank. They aim to give buyers fair ratings urge overdue accounts be settled and prevent dishonest debtors from taking advantage of merchants. Twenty or more merchants are expected to join and a committee will vet all advertising programs and sick credit extensions.
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Oracie Associatf
Holdrof
Alhy
EB. W. Thompson
Citizens National Bank
Pey
Speeding Men Freed by Doylestown Marshal
Two young men named Ault and Abrams of Wadsworth were caught speeding on Portage Street by Marshall Levi Whitman and Henry Roth. They were placed in the village lockup but released after Whitman, advised by friends, opted to let the law take its course and have Mayor Tagg decide. Coxey complained the men were not punished.
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Doylestown
B. R. Tagg
Coxey
Meeting of Republicans boosts Taft ticket in Wayne County
Republican committeemen and candidates met at headquarters to discuss campaign matters. Reports indicated strong Taft prospects and a favorable statewide outlook. Sheriff Garver Criley and others spoke while observers predicted Gallagher's Independent run could split the Democratic vote and aid M. C. Rouch’s chances.
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Taft
Harris
Wayne County
W. W. Garver
John M. Criley
Joseph Gallagher
Gallagher
M. C. Rouch
Partnership Ends As Fritz And Hart Begin Separate Practice
The law partnership of Joseph O. Fritz and Wayne Hart has expired and both men will practice independently. Hart maintains an office above Proctor & O'Hair drug store, while Fritz sets up in the Quinby block at the Public Square over Bevard Millinery.
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Joseph O. Fritz
Wayne Hart
Mr. Hart
Proctor & O’hair Drug
Mr. Fritz
Quinby
Public Square
Bevard Militery
Waytaw Hai Hart Attorney-at
O'Mall
Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills for Sick Headache Relief
An ad style notice explains sick headache as a storm in the nervous system centered in the brain causing pain nausea and vomiting. It promotes Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as a safe remedy without opium or similar drugs and includes testimonial and money back claim.
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Jean Joss
Miles
John Cer
Eng
Booth
Ind
Yur
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
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