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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1908

Page

8

Have Bought Auto Truck by Prominent Locals

John Magaw and John Wacker visited Plymouth on Thursday to purchase an automobile truck. The truck will be used to transfer freight in the city during winter and next summer and may lead to a contract for a second auto truck. They consider establishing quick freight and package delivery between Worcester and Cleveland.

John Magaw John Wacker Plymouth Heymouth Wooster Cleveland

Harrison seeks Congress in 17th district race

Wayne county Republican candidate John F. Harrison, a prominent farmer, tours the 17th district including Millersburg. He campaigns nationwide for better farm representation and seeks strong support from rural voters, having twice been elected county official and attracting praise from local Republicans.

John F. Harrison Wayne County Aillersburg Harrison Wayhe County United States Congress Minersburg Republcan

Mayor Van Nest Cromer Clash Over Church Article

A dispute occurred in front of the American House between Mayor Van Nest and Rev. Cromer about a church paper article on city governance and law enforcement. Cromer acknowledged the article contained many correct points. the mayor said the piece wrongly claimed beer was provided to voters before a primary, and Cromer agreed to a retraction in the next issue.

M. . van Nest Democratic Executive Committee Cromer The Reformed Church van Nest Rev. Cromer Cramer Zange Fifth Ward

Pittsburg Ave Resident Breaks Wrist at Home

Mrs Dobbins of Pittsburg Avenue fell Wednesday evening injuring her left wrist. The pain was severe but not life threatening. Dr H D Braden provided surgical attention.

Wedded at Bride's Home In Wooster City

Wooster notices record a quiet Wednesday evening wedding of Benjamin Hartman of Wooster and Miss Ver Nice Lower of Orrville at the bride's parents home. Rev McChntock officiated. guests included Mrs Clintock and Miss Della Howman. The couple left for housekeeping on North Market Street.

Benjamin. Trartman Vernice Lower Orrville John Lower McChntock Clintock Della Howman Hartman Wooster North Market Street Mystic Alice Derr Mystic Twelve W. Larwill Street Pak Digs Smith Olive Sebold Addie Downing Bowman Street Caroline Smith City Cleveland Hospital Miss_ Wigley Hough Grace Tate Franklin Township

Wake Up Voters Urged By Eminent Sociologist

Rev Washington Gladden, a renowned minister and sociologist, warns citizens across parties to inform themselves or risk liquor interests seizing state power and overturning temperance laws. He urges awakening at primaries or polls to stop political capture by a single interest and to uphold democratic limits on liquor control.

Washington Gladdan Gladden Tong Harris Pattison Commonwealth

Friday Meeting Opens Year With Dance and Wedding News

Fragments show Friday evening events in Wooster including a first meeting of the year at a social table where a wedding is planned. Miss Barbara Brand of Wooster to Arthur Graber of Cleveland, formerly Wooster. Also notes on a birthday party for Clayton Dilgard with many local friends and a large youthful gathering with games and a moonlit lawn.

Soctal Christian’ Endeavor Society of the Reformed Church Buelah S. Elliott J. S. Elliott Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Baptist Church Ts. Mary Shearer E. North Street Laura Larwill W. E. Feeman Women's Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church King’s Daughters Marie Allen Martha Pearce Roach Pandita Rainabal Mra Plachwart Gery Andy Fage Platen Wooster Barbara Brand Arthur Graber Cleveland Gail Hazel Frick Lavina Brothers Clayton Dilgard West Wooster Jefferson Macisonburg

Garber Attacks Personal Liberty Link to Harmon

In a New York dispatch Harvey Garber says the Personal Liberty League hurts the Republican state ticket and cannot be offset by any gains for Harmon. He notes Harmon is fooling voters and that the league opposes Governor Harris, clarifying political alignments amid the convention influence.

Judson Harmon Personal Liberty Harvey Garber Harmon New York Garber Personal Liberty League Harris

Taft Responds to Labor Salary Charge

William Howard Taft challenges a claim that a dollar a day suffices for any man saying there is a simple counter. He frames the issue as a personal stance on labor value and wages.

William H. Taft

Ely's Cream Balm Claims Superior Catarrh Remedy

The advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as a trusted remedy for catarrh and hay fever with a long-standing reputation and wide testimonial support. It stresses rapid relief and urges purchase from druggists or by mail from Ely Bros in New York.

Ely

Boy Recovers After Laxative Saves Life Claim

A three year old boy was constipated with a high fever and an awful condition. After Foley's Orino Laxative and a second dose the fever disappeared by morning and he recovered fully. Casimer Wisneler Pharmacy at 52 Boyd's Corner is cited.

Foley Henwee Geal Oring Ae ‘Wolkush Casimer Wisneler Pharmacy Boyd's Coe Ack

Eddy identity mix up sparks search for missing man

Dispatches show Ralph W Eddy of the Thirteenth Infantry may be the Milwaukee missing person, but family and army officials dispute the match. Telegrams from St Louis and Chillicothe report Eddy’s enlistment and possible sightings, while a sister denies he ever traveled east of the Mississippi.

Eddy Republican Western Union Leavenworth Leavenworth Post Kansas Ralph W. Eddy United States Infantry St Eddy Milwaukee Wooster Licy Warren ST. Louis The Thera Jefferson Barracks Great Bend Kan Jefferach Pierson Thirteenth Infantry Fort Leavenworth Yair Hair Iowa Gaye -Hia Anadarko Q&inn Mia Mississippi River Kansas City R. T. Edwards Chilliicothe Chillicothe A. L. Campbell Ralph W Eddy St Louis Ralph Eddy Jefferson Miss Warren R. W. Eddy Oklahoma

How They're Alike The Missing Bridegroom And The Soldier Recruit

How They're Alike describes two men Ralph W. Eddy aged 25 a missing bridegroom and a 27 year old soldier recruit. Differences include hair color dark auburn vs fair, eye color dark gray vs blue, and origins Ohio versus Iowa. The piece outlines their physical traits and enlistment details from the era.

Ralph W. Eddy Homen Wooster Ohio Mississippi Iowa

Haskell and Bryan ties exposed in Oklahoma work

An Ames Beaver convention outlines Haskell as Oklahoma governor and Bryan ally. Affidavits link Haskell to Standard Oil influence while in Muskogee politics. Critics say he favored a pipeline and union suppression, shaping his role as Bryan’s financial director amid a 1904-06 campaign controversy.

Oklahoma Bryan Ohio Charles N Haskell Haskell North- Weestemn Onis Muskogee Seach Hagkell Tate Sult Cnjolo The Standard W. J. Bryan National Democratic Committee Mr. Bryan Carnegie Hall New York Mgr. Bryar

Motion Denied as Grounds Insufficient in Local Election Case

Probate Judge Thomas We Orray presided at a motion hearing Wednesday to rehear the case arising from the local options election in Wooster. The judge found the grounds presented by the Fave attorneys insufficient and overruled the motion for a new trial.

Thomas We Orray Hie Deel Wooster Homer I

Must Have Money Board Edges on Alley Pavement Deal

The Board of Public Services met Wednesday and limited business to paying bills. They discussed alley improvements on Liberty Street and flagstone pavement work. Owners Claude Mann and L. B. came forward, offering to finance the project themselves after the board could not break its contract. The board agreed no steps would be taken until owners paid their share.

Board of Public Services Repeatot Claude Mann Liberty Street

Grateful man's fortune to the girl he chose

A golden gift follows a burst of gratitude as a man leaves a fortune to the girl he picked. The item notes public interest and the unusual gesture, with tangential mentions of other topics from large papers.

Would Mortgage the Farm Flavored Claims by a Farmer

A Rural Route 2 Empire Gs. farmer, W A Floyd, touts Arnica Salve as curing two major sores on his hand and leg. He asserts the product is worth its weight in gold and urges readers to try its kidney remedies claiming relief from backache rheumatism and fatigue. Sold by a local drug store.

Empire Gs W. A. Floyd Amd Saarrt

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