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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1908
Page
7
J B Nolin and Son have leased the vacant rear space of the City Armory from Capt M R Lim for a term to store their growing fleet of vehicles. The large number requires new quarters and a portion of lumber for immediate use is on the ground.
Public notices present proposed constitutional amendments from Ohio General Assembly. Text details proposed changes to Article II and Article XII provisions on bill readings, governor veto process, taxation, exemptions, and timeline for statewide elections in 1908. Includes certification by Secretary of State and formal adoption dates.
John Harrison, nominee in Coshocton on Sept. 22, for Congress, is the son of Stephen and Celesta J. Harrison of Wayne County. A farmer and former county commissioner, he fought a bridge trust in Wayne County, earning a reputation for honesty and reform. He is from a long line of Harrison descendants and emphasizes support for Union veterans and tariff considerations.
Constant O Markle known as Con Markle dies at home on North Walnut Street Wooster after a long struggle with bowel and kidney disease He was 78 years 24 days and a cooper by trade He served in Co I 102d Ohio Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War The funeral was from his home at 2 pm Saturday under the auspices of the Given Post Grand Army of the Republic Interment in Wooster Cemetery He is survived by several children from a former marriage and by relatives in nearby towns May mention of Peary in unrelated clippings follows.
Samuel H Brainard a 28 year old Medina bank cashier was arrested in Cleveland on Thursday on charges he embezzled over 5000 dollars. Medina officials had suspected irregularities since last June and the missing funds were replaced by friends though indictments proceed. Stock speculation is cited as the downfall.
In Wadsworth Ohio on October 9 Miss Ora Lee twenty was found murdered near a road with a bullet through her temple. Guy Raser twenty six, her fiancé, was arrested in Medina after a Wayne county probate court issued a license to wed. The license listed Ora Lee and Orered Lee or Doylestown dates and names, and Deputy Henry Jacot noted questions answered and liquor smelled on the fiancé. Raser, accused of the murder, is held in Medina as authorities determine charges. The victim, Ora Lee, worked at the Wadsworth Match Co. and had recently recovered from typhoid.
Mrs. Arthur Stowell described a rough marriage with her husband as he admitted temptations and other women. She recounted incidents in their flat, exchanges with his alleged lovers, and moments of apparent insanity. The trial continues with witnesses about his mental state and past letters.
Land agency sold two top business rooms and a desirable residence in Doylestown to Mr. L. Twinmen and a fine home. In Barberton a property was sold to Jheob Delbel.
L A Bartlet of Rural Route 1 Guilford Maine says their whole family has enjoyed good health since using Dr Kings New Life Pills for three years. The product cleanses and tones the system in a gentle way that does you good. 25c at 8 B Boyd Cors Drug stores.
The vault time lock failed to open Wednesday morning and stays closed. Treasurer Geo J Krieger complains of the delay while Commissioners McIlvaine and Villard travel to Canton Friday noon to hire an expert to open the door.
Lucius Cole a Philadelphia violinist headlined the University Concert Lecture Course at Memorial Chapel on Thursday evening before a full house. His performance, praised as first-rate, featured Miss Riges as accompanist whose playing enhanced the collection. The next event is scheduled for November 3.
A vintage notice argues that excess food harms health and urges a simple diet. It claims indigestion stems from overeating and recommends short doses of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Sold by S. Boyd & Co.
A clothed woman disrupted a political speech by coughing repeatedly. The notice touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy, claims it relieves coughs and colds without opiates, and promotes Bixler Pharmacy and Shoop's Health Coffee as substitutes. The fragmentary text also mentions a cake product and warnings about narcotic substitutes.
A publicity notice invites readers to meet Jowman of Science at Joher Fouse Parlor, presenting a new system claiming cures for all diseases. It touts no-cost examinations, a noninvasive diagnosis, and stories of restored hearing and paralysis treatment. The piece urges full patient turnout and warns against curiosity seekers.
The notice records J R Albert F Snell of 16 Garfield Place Cincinnati Ohio with a reference to the day, date and place for remembrance.
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