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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1905
Page
2
A former resident of the area died by suicide at a street location after a public life event. Details describe a pistol shot with a revolver and a wound to the temple, followed by emergency response and nearby family reaching the scene. The report notes surrounding circumstances and the deceased's brothers operating grocery stores in the vicinity.
A fragmented note lists Wooster Street fair events on Wednesday October 4 and a visit by Clem Derr an engineer from Wa bash Canton to see his father Henry Derr on West Larweil Street. The text also mentions a meeting of delegates, hospital details, and various community updates including weather, transport, and local conditions.
A scrambled, OCR derived brief reveals a county fair setting with figures including County Commissioner Jonathon Fier son of Wayoe and mentions of Dr T Ao Graven and Leidenvite street fair attendees. It notes Millersborg Republicans and community members gathering at a fair prior to a social event.
A telegram from their father to Misses Neal confirmed the couple survived a wreck near Wooster. The occasion involved a buggy upset near the Glass Works, injuring Mr. Bahl and scattering items while the horse freed itself. Mrs Zeigler and others were in the auto, with $15 paid to settle the incident.
County Clerk Jo Harrohd and Minn Eliza V Sherroi of West Yale m visited the chair's home county infirmary and county jail as members of the Board of Visitors of Charitable Institutions. They reported everything in the best possible shape. There are two vacancies on the board to be filled by Judge Eason.
An article explains deafness arises from an inflamed Eustachian tube and is usually caused by catarrh. It argues local applications cannot reach the diseased area and promotes constitutional remedies as the only cure. It claims nine of ten cases stem from catarrh and offers a treatment by Chenny & Co. for catarrh-related deafness.
J H Simmons of Casey Isa extols Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and colds claiming it cured a fearful cough that disturbed his sleep. He notes the medicine relieves and cures throat and lung ailments, with Laubach & Boyd druggists selling it for 50c to 1.00 and trial bottles free. Also advertises DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as mild effective pills for all ages.
A vintage ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for dyspepsia headaches and constipation and promises renewed energy. It also promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure to digest food regardless of eating, claiming many cures and urging purchase at drug stores.
The article outlines Yom Kippur observed from sundown to sundown with fasts and abstention from food and drink. It notes synagogue services, the Day of Atonement, and customs such as kneeling, bowing, and shrouded garments. It references rituals like the scrolls opening for inscriptions and the shofar’s sounding, within the context of local and broader Jewish practice.
A Pittsburg Dispatch feature recalls the surrender of Spanish forces in the Santiago campaign. Veterans of the Eighth Ohio Volunteer Infantry discuss the scene near the so called surrender tree, viewing a photo that allegedly marks the camp site used after Spanish capitulation.
Miss Clarag Drinkusase aged dh Jure daughter of Me and Ara-Kesb Dunkhouse died at 4p on Thursday at the family residence West Liberty Street from long illness. Funeral was from the home at 2p Saturday with interment in Rooster Cemetery.
On Sept 28 guest George C Rushton signed the American house register and told landlord Zeigler he would cash a small check for $5 lost weekly remittance. The check drawn on The Tradesmen's Trust Co bank of Philadelphia was placed with Wayne County National Bank for collection. Zeigler noted the Philadelphia bank refusal and repeated the familiar line There it goes again in reaction.
Members of the Wooster Golf Club will represent their club at Manefield on October 4 to play the Westbrook Outing Club of that city. The Westbrook Inc has arranged elaborate entertainment for the shorter gentlemen and a delightful outing is anticipated.
A brief New York Herald item notes a claimed grape cure fact at Wieeladen, intriguing grafting politicians and Tucarane directors with its mention of a life-related remedy.
An ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills as a cure for eczema and related skin eruptions by cleansing the blood. It cites testimonials like J. G. Hines of Franks, Jr. and Miss Alvina Walter of Algona Wis., claiming relief after use and asserts more endorsements exist.
A report on the bank assets is nearing completion and will be filed in Wayne County Court in a few days. Receiver Hausicker is expected to move swiftly, with a decision likely by early next week. Alcorn's ability to raise funds for asset purchases remains uncertain, and if loans to him were improper there may be forthcoming action.
T Roughton a book agent visited Wobster and became insolent to Mrs Lehr at Dr J W Lehr home. Chief Leiner arrested him after Dr Lehr reported the language used. Lehr pressed two charges. one led to a guilty plea and a fine, the other was not pursued.
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