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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1908

Page

2

Management Change in Cleveland Coal Company

Announcement states the Minglewood Coal Company management shifts to the Stoveland office of James Mullins to settle W G Mullins estate. The Wooster office will handle affairs. the speaker thanks patrons and promises business continues as before under new management.

Minglewood Coal Se Stoveland James Mul Hn Coal Company Ge Mullins Wooster Mullins Mingletoo

Company D eyes Washington trip for inauguration

A Republican note says Company D boys expect to travel to Washington for the inauguration next March. Colonel Vollrath states arrangements are being completed and a full quota is needed. Vacancies remain for drilled men to fill the ranks.

Washington Republican Vollrath

Satchel of clothes linked to car theft near town

Norman Shultz and his brother found a satchel with a suit of underwear and other clothing in E G Ebright's woods. Investigators traced the items to traveling Italians who had broken into a workmen's car just west of town and swapped the stolen goods, leaving their old attire and the satchel behind.

Norman Shultz Shreve Ebright E. Q Keister

Deafness Cure Claims From Hall’s Cure Ad

An old advertisement claims deafness can be cured only by removing inflammation of the Eustachian tube and mucous surface. It asserts chronic deafness from catarrh and offers one hundred dollars for a case not cured by Hall’s Catarrh Cure from Cheney & Co. Includes address and promotional language for medical remedies.

Hall Cheney & CV Loledn Pragemts Takefiau The Bradfield Regulator Co Atlanta, Ga S.S.S Swift Specific CO Atlanta

Construction of two new houses planned by Landes this fall

Oct 8 Wooster items note Landes plans to build two new houses this fall. Regiment O N G to attend Washington inauguration next March. expenses to be covered by quarterly pay, with all commands urged to drill to boost funds. A purse found last Friday by someone else remains unreturned. Wooster Hardwire Co showcases a hot air engine pump. Weather affects Loudonville street fair tickets. 26 sold Thursday. A fine colt by Wilken owned by Harry Croz died after illness. Knights of Pythias district convention set for Orrville Oct 22 covering Wayne Summit Medina counties.

8Th Regiment O. N Washington A_ J. Young Wooster Hardwire Company Wooster Station Loudonville Street Wooster Michael Landers H. W Huston R. S Appleman Coshocton County Fair Wilken Harry Croz Loudonville Street Fair Knights of Pythias Orrville Wayne Summit Medina

Shreve gambling dispute sparks fair city debate

Letters to the Shreve News question how street gambling arose during the fair and whether managers or authorities granted permission. The editor denies involvement, notes officials acted once reports reached them, and urges vigilance for clean government.

Shreve The Shreve News

Where Bullets Flew and Cures by Electric Bitters

Fayette New York Civil War veteran David Parker praises Electric Bitters for stomach trouble, saying they cured him after costly unsuccessful treatments. Ad copy touts Dr Shoop Cough Remedy and Doan's Regulators with claims of safety, ease, and constipation relief.

David Parker Fayette, N. Y Gettysburg S. H. Boyd & Co

Wooster Glass Works Suit Rules in Cuyahoga Court

Judge Babcock’s sweeping decision in the common pleas court of Cuyahoga grants J N Kinney and Albert Dix trustees and others standing to sue for Wooster investors. Cross-petitions by nine citizens and others are allowed. The opinion covers standing, representations about overflow, child labor issues, and demands for a more definite amended answer by defendants.

Babcock Common Pleas Court of Cuyahoga Kinney Dix Wooster Walter D Foss Chase Gray Albert Dix Board of Trade Board of Trade By Blandin

Obituary for Constant C. Markel Veteran of 102d Regt

The funeral for Constant C. Markel a veteran of the 102d Regt G Y I was held at 2 p m Saturday from his North Walnut Street home. Rev. Johnson of the Methodist church led the service with Grand Army of the Republic and Ladies of the G A R flag ceremonies. Pallbearers were John H Blessing Otto Bardon W T Bush Soloman Rickabaugh W E Rice and Aaron Boffenmyer. Interment followed in Wooster Cemetery.

Constant C. Markel North Walnut Street Revec Or Johnson Methodist Church Grand Army of the Republic John H Blessing Otto Bardon WT Bush Soloman Rickabaugh WE. Rice Aaron Boffenmyer Mading Wooster Cemetery

Remedy ad claims cure for chronic diarrhoea army veteran

An 1883 army memory from George M. Felton of South Grhsoo Pa credits Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with stopping chronic diarrhoea after other remedies failed. The ad praises Bly’s Cream Balm and Ely’s Dream Balm for nasal and throat relief, touts Kodol as a digestive aid, and promotes Dean’s Ointment for permanent relief. Also mentions Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin for stomach issues and various druggists and pharmacies selling these products.

George M. Felton South Grhsoo A W. Miles Chamberlain S. H. Boyd Ce K Bly Ely Ely Bosphere Warren Street New York

Long and useful life of John Fetters of Wayne county

John Fetters born August 19 1827 in Bedford county Pennsylvania was oldest of sixteen. His family moved to Wayne County Ohio in 1831 and later to Defiance and Chester townships. He married Sarah Rumbaugh August 16 1855, had six children, and became a skilled oil driller by trade. After pioneering in Defiance and Wayne counties he settled near Congress and built a family home. Fetters died September 23 1908 aged 81 years, 1 month, 4 days, after a long Christian life in the Brethren church at Fair Haven. He left two sons, three daughters and two grandsons. Funeral services were held at Eden Christian church and his home church. interment at Fair Haven cemetery.

John Fetters Bedford County Pennsylvania Daniel Sarah Weiser Fetters Samuel Levi Fetters Mary Fix Eden Bedford Wayne County Far West North West Territory Williams County Fetters New Pittsburg Sarah Rumbaugh Adam Elizabeth Rumbaugh Wooster Kemeter Defiance County Bryan Ianer,s Chester Township Congress Fetter Benny Sam Fetters Mary Fair Haven Lattasburg Christ Howe Christian Church Johnson Aldso Chas, Ashman Ashland William Keiffer Fair Haven Cemetery Lattasburz

Back Ailment Quick Cure by Chamberlains Liniment

A simplified advice note claims back pain from rheumatism responds to Chamberlains Liniment applied two to three times daily with massage. It notes drugstore sales via S H Boyd and references Pink Pain Tablets from Dr Shoops formula with various ad-like endorsements.

Chamberlain S. H. Boyd

Trophies and Turkeys Incident on the Road

Two reserve router workers on a car hit a flock of turkeys killing a white and a black bird. They tried to dispose of the carcasses at a restaurant as bystanders overheard one man explain dark meat versus white meat to the other.

Rich Absconder Wanted in Nationwide Alert

Chief Leiner received a New York issued notice seeking Israel Jansson once a Sweder banker charged with $33,000 theft. He may travel with his wife and nine month old child, last traced to Cleveland. a $600 reward plus 10 percent of recovered funds offered by Lindesberg bank. Swedish reports and forty Swedish papers publicize the hunt. Lorain County Horse Owners' Association offers $100 for recovery of a gray eight year old horse, buggy, and arrest of thief from a Lorain livery barn incident.

Leiner New York Isreal Jansson Sweder Cleveland Jasson I Lindesberg Bank Morey Evenen Semnt Lorain County Horse Owners’ Association Lorain H. W. Andress Association

Mayor Hubbell Endorsed in Dry-Wet Vote Swing

The town went dry Thursday by 32 majority, reversing a wet vote four years ago by 18. The temperance bloc sees a strong endorsement of Mayor Hubbell's administration. Dalton's dry majority surpassed leaders' hopes, while Sugarcreek township produced a 43 vote majority for the dry side, short of expectations.

Dalton Hubble Sugarcreek

Democratic Club Meeting in Bryan Club Room Absence of Leader

The Bryan Club held a well attended meeting Friday evening in the club room. President Eugene Carlin was absent and George B. Gerstenslager presided. A number of short addresses were delivered by Wesley Zauge Squire Bolus D O T Downing and others.

Bryan Club Eugene Carlin George B. Gerstenslager Wesley Zauge Squire Bolus D.O T. Downng

Dance at Miller's Hall Draws City Youth

Thursday evening dance at Miller's Hall attracted many young city residents with Ralph Norwood of Canton providing the music.

Miller’s Hall Ralph Norwood Canton

Mrs Mary Speck Dies After Prolonged Illness at 82 East South Street

Mrs Mary Speck relict of Adam Speck died Friday night at her son’s home 82 East South Street after two weeks in bed, a tumor sufferer for some time. She was in the 9th year of age and a Perry County native. Funeral arrangements set for 11:06 a m Sunday in Ripley Holmes? interment. Survived by Alfred T Speck Wooster, Mrs Sarah Hobbs, Ernest H Speck, Mrs Etta Shott Barberton, Calvin Speck Big Prairie. She was a member of the M E Church and well loved by family and friends.

Mary Speck Adam Speck East South Street Wieh Ripley Holmes Imy Perry County Speck M. E. Church Alfred T. Speck Wooster Sarah Hobbs Earnest H. Speck Etta Shott Barberton Calvin Speck Big Pramlegates

Cures Woman's Weaknesses with Favorite Prescription

Editorial notes from The Echo Medical Review praise Unicorn root and Golden Seal root as key ingredients in Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. Doctors Gyfe and Ollingwood cite uterine invigoration benefits and relief for disorders of the womb, dysmenorrhea, and related female ailments.

Pierce John Fyfe Ecrecho Medical Review Helenias Clotcau Holonias Gali Dra Elerce Finley Ollingwood Bennett Medical College Chicago Bartholow Jefferson Medical College Lerce

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