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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1905
Page
6
Promotes Hyomei inhaler as a cure for catarrh with claims of miraculous results. Mentions R T Booth, Hyaneol products, and Wooster cures while noting not guaranteed for everyone.
A fragmented ledger of paid bills lists numerous names and amounts charged to Wayne County. Items include payments to Lehman, Bek, Jennings, Hutsler, Swain, Landis, Hall, Donovan, Straus, McClerron, Mac Carlin, Griest, Johnson, Watson, O'Brien, Proctor, Glasgow, Bachwalter, Smith & Son, Brookville Bridge works, Fosters, Anderson Co, and others. The document cites various contractors, suppliers, and local firms with precise sums, reflecting a broad slate of county obligations.
Fragmented financial notice outlines upcoming checks and a dividend plan led by Receiver Lynch. Mentions notes yet to be sold and assets to be disposed of to make up the dividend. Also references laxative product advertisements interwoven with the text.
Fragmentary probate notice lists parties including Irvine Weys and Nancy Joporan Mhet with final account hearings set for November 4. Appointments include executor Roger and Palmer, with estate sales and guardianship actions noted for assets in Tacoma and Wooster.
The board of trustees of Woonster Cemetery Association met in the Wave Building Loan Association office Tuesday. Officers elected include McKayarrin president and Williamson vice president with Barrett named superintendent. The annual report highlights improvements, endowment plans, and extensive cemetery care, noting iron fence work, road grading, terracing, sod work, and a new cemetery guide system.
An unclear ad-like passage promotes Electric Bitters at Laubach & Boyd's drug store with promises of lasting forgetfulness and freedom from disease. The text is garbled but centers on health tonics and guaranteed relief, urging readers not to brood over symptoms.
The Wooster committee outlines a new lecture concert course featuring world renowned performers Leanora Jackson Sibyl Sammi Bohatar Kryl Ernest Gamble Gouvernor Lat Follette and others to cover substantial expenses. Local citizens are urged to support the project as speakers and artists of international fame are billed for the coming season.
A Wooster man named Engel, 1722 Clark Ave Cleveland, was struck by a speeding Electric Package Co car at the corner of Loralp and Higgins streets as he crossed. He died instantly. bystanders and a crowd gathered while the car continued briefly before stopping. Investigators blamed headlight glare for the fatal accident.
The Wooster Hoop factory will not close for winter but will run into spring. The mill will relocate later, moving operations to a thicker elm site, as current shipment sources are distant and transportation costs hinder profit. The plant has been a prominent local employer, with strong output and steadiness expected if moved.
John Spring the hotelkeeper was tried for selling liquor against village ordinances. Mayor Saith found evidence sufficient and fined Spring 2000 plus costs on each of four charges totaling 1200. Defendant appealed and asked for a jury trial, which was denied.
A long letter from Major E F Taggart recounts reception at Color barracks and his return to duty in Columbus. The article notes Captain Taggart's stance on establishing an army canteen and quotes him on temperance, voting, and duty. He argues soldiers should drink under restrictions and favors a canteen but opposes open grog shops, stressing army discipline and personal liberty.
The piece notes robust county fair seasons across Ohio with strong attendance and finances. It highlights local characters Andrew Guarnieri and a Cleveland player betting on games, a Bowers restaurant safe-money caper, a bitter Week start October 14, and a corn story from Ripley township. It closes with a church society obituary and missionary resolutions honoring a devoted helper.
Missey folks from Akron Wooster and nearby areas visited relatives in Wayne County. Katharine Stith suffered a broken wrist at Wooster last week after stepping from a porch. Noble Zehner wed Miss Rilla Simners at the Methodist parsonage with Rev Barron officiating. Clarence Johnson and Miss Etta Shapanera were married at the bride’s home with Rev Castle presiding. Our citizens performed well at the Wayne County Fair. Arthur Fickinger called on friends, and Leslie Kook returned to Akron after a short vacation.
Vague clipped text from a historical page offers few readable facts and no clear entities or events to summarize into a coherent news notice or card. The fragmentary nature limits extracting a meaningful headline or summary with named people or organizations.
After an energetic campaign, students elected officers for the Athletic Association. The president is H. H. Rayman, vice-president is Harvey Crani, secretary Jay Warner, and treasurer positions were filled as well.
An obituary notice lamenting the death of Mrs Amanda Scott wife of De Alexander Scott who died September 12 1905. It praises her bright intellect cheerful disposition kindness and faith in God noting her many years of patient suffering and the relief brought by her passing.
Amos H. Laughlin, long a Wooster figure and latterly a Mansfield resident for over twenty years, died September 26 in Maddock North Dakota. He had been living with his daughter Mrs William Milne at Maddock. He was formerly foreman at the McDonald works on West North Street.
Jacob Deer of Beall Avenue Wooster testifies Doan's Kidney Pills cured his long standing back and kidney pain. He purchased from Zimmerman Co drug store and saw improvement within a week. He says others also benefited and praises the medicine as valuable. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Faster Milling Co Sole US agents Remember the name Doan's.
Oct 22 excursion to Cleveland via Pennsylvania Lines priced at 126 dollars round trip from Wooster. Tickets good for excursion train departing at 7:88 a.m. central time.
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