Patent medicines praised as tonics and nervines
An advertisement extols Doctor Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription as potent alteratives and invigorating tonics. It claims they purify mucous linings, aid the stomach bowels and nerves, support weak women, and improve overall health without alcohol or secret ingredients. It cites medical authorities and notes glyceric plant extracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
Openk
Lutheran Women and Miss Brandt Shower Notable Night
The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society met at Mrs Kinney's for an afternoon program with China talk by Rev Gelwick, reports from Leetonia, and vocal solos. Zwinglian Beret Gaformed church hosted an evening program. Miss Brandt received a miscellaneous wedding shower hosted by DR C ladies for her marriage to Arthur Graber of Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of Americar
Yeemon
Woman’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society
The
Lutheran Church
N. Kinney
Leetonia
Tawney
Kinney
Miss Rockey
Miss Baker
Fombello
Miss Grey
Criley
Bissell
Gimble
Schwartzkopf
Miss Kinney
Alice Horn
Zwinglian
John Russell
Izetti Peters
Sabina Meeks
Zwinglian Beret
Ffonte
Russell
Dausman
Chain of Progress
Dream
China
Emma Hoffman
D. D. Club
East North Street
Maize
Gossard
Barburton
Keller
Manns
L. Lautzenheiser
Outlook
Red Cross
Ebright
Barrett
Charles Bixler
Dartman
M Reed
Warren
Howard
Miss Bixler
Miss Brant
Barbara Brandt
DR. C
Arthur Graber
Cleveland
Social notes from Calvin Circle and local events
The Calvin Circle held a regular meeting on Nold Avenue electing officers Miss Etella Ells perman president Miss Anna Herron vice president Miss Jessie Starr treasurer and Miss Dora Morgan secretary A Progressive Buchare party featured prizes won by Miss Anna Diehl and Walter Schott A wedding at the Eddy home united Miss Fannie Eddy and Edward Tice Invitations were issued for Betsie May Schmuck to marry George Mackintosh A reception at the First Presbyterian church honored Pastor Heron and family The Excelsior Orchestra performed at United Brethren Church Overton and the Search Light Club met at Valley College with Scriptural readings and leadership by Mrs E R Wise
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Calvin Circle
Ammon
Nold “Avenue
Etella Ellsperman
Anna Herron
Jessie Starr
Dora Morgan
Progressive Buchare
Wm. Shibley
Fefr
Mma Dieh
Fred ““Schwartzkop
Anna Diehl
Walter Schott
M. A. Eddy
Shreve
Fannie
Edward Tice
Shrove
S H ‘Dawson
Heron
Mullins
J H Stoll
Phillip. Ellsperman
John Talbot
Missionary Guild
Ross Finck
Allen Clarke
Excelsior Orchestra
Charles Fenelon
Chas Barnhart
Leslie Jobir
Karl ,Weygandt
United Brothern
Overton
Search Light Club
Valley College
Stella Bahl
E. R. Wise
Where Bullets Flew and Civil War Veteran's Remedies
Fayette NY veteran David Parker recalls Civil War service near Gettysburg and praises Electro Bitters as worth more than five hundred dollars after failed medical care. An interrupted political meeting features a coughing woman, blamed on ailment, with Foley’s Honey and Tar urged as a remedy. Local druggists advertise Cure-All products and tonics amid a flood of medical quackery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Parker
Fayette, NY
Gettysburg
S.H Boyd & Co
Drugstore
Tired Mothers urged to use Hood's Sar saparilla and remedies
A faded plea urges exhausted mothers to drink Hood's Sar saparilla to refresh blood sharpen appetite and aid sleep. It touts 8 Bees Laxative Cough Syrup for coughs colds hoarseness and throat trouble and recommends Kodol for indigestion and nervous dyspepsia with sales noted at Krieger's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Krieger's Drug
Krieger
Stunt Night and Harvest Home Dinner Tied to Local Socials
A string of social events described includes a Stunt Night hosted by Mrs Charles Gimble with a visiting guest from Philadelphia and the Harvest Home Dinner by John McSweeney and Fred Haller at the McSweeney farm. The piece also covers a university burglary issue at Holden Hall and Hoover Cottage, noting many missing items, a diamond valued at 150 to 200 dollars, and warnings to keep doors locked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gimble
Camelot Street
John M MecGognellis
Philadelphia
John McSweeny
Fred Haller
McSweeney
McSweeney Farm
Ts. Geltgey
McSweene
Aller
SS Ubtale
Holden Hall
Hoover Cottage
Holden’s Hall
Wooster to Enter Bi County Spelling Contest at Orrville
On November 14, 1908 Wooster, Massillon, Canton, Orrville and Shreve plan teams for a spelling contest tied to the Bi county Teachers meeting. Rules require districts to field five sixth or seventh graders under 15, with a teacher certified eligibility, and the contest will feature a 100 word written test followed by an oral round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geen 2
Wooster
Orrville
Massillon
Canton
Orrvoille
Shreve
Gray haired con artist fleeces Orrville residents for soap
A tearful gray haired woman toured Orrville, claiming hardship after the loss of husband and son. She sold small tooth soap for 25 cents, convincing many locals with legitimate tears. A sharp question by Thurman Youngblood revealed the fraud, as there is no rolling mill in the south end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrville
Thurman Young‘blood
Martin
Mr. Youngblood
Mr. Young
Bloomington Property Sale Signals New Homes Rise
The farm of General Wiley north of Bloomington was sold to A. Shupe of the Commercial Bank with possession by April 1. Shupe plans developing the site for fine homes, while Wiley retains a building lot at the southeast corner. The transfer, via Miss Grieter, hints at future housing growth in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Wiley
Lmits
A. Shupe
Commercial Bank
Safari
Shupe
Bloomington
Col Low Evaluates Federal Building Site Options
Col J P Low from the Treasury Department visited Wooster to report on sites for the federal building. While he did not reveal a preferred site, speakers noted he seemed inclined toward the Hunsicker or Leo lot on West Liberty Street, with the West End possibly favored. He avoided naming a final choice or price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Low
J. P. Low
Treasury Department
Washington, D. C
Gol.—boyw
Col
Loto
Hunsicker
Leo
West Liberty Street
West End
Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples
Harry A. Grose of Lattasburg and Pearl G. Kline of West Salem are married. Simon Schwartz of Dillonvale and Anna B. Moser of Daltort. Edwin D. Tice and Fanny M Eddy of Shreve. Samuel D. Burger of Creston and Marty Hamilton of Wooster. Wm. H. Mansfield of Athens and Martha T. Frank of Doylestown. Thos. A. Leather of Applecreek and Mollis M. Miller of Wooster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry A. Grose
Lattasburg
Pearl G. Kline
West Salem
Simon Schwartz
Dillonvale
Anna B. Moser
Daltort
Edwin D. Tice
Fanny M Eddy
Shreve
Samuel D. Burger
Creston
Marty Hamilton
Wooster
Wm. H. Mansfield
Athens
Martha T. Frank
Doylestown
Thos. A. Leather
Applecreek
Mollis M. Miller
PRESS POINTS AND YOU KNOW IT
A collage of brief quotes and quips from various papers noting public figures, past life poetry accusations, political loyalties, and satirical jabs on politics, manners, and events. Highlights include Taft gossip, a joke about Indiana acceptances, a horse reward, prohibition and matrimony notes, and UK police training gossip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lars
Chicago
Taft
Indiana
Florida
St. Louis
Georia
Chicago Record
Hearld
German Americans Endorse State Liquor Policy Support
The German American Alliance in Ohio rejects speech favoring open saloons and liquor consumption. They pledge Governor Harris backing, denounce a New York speakers’ defense of lax laws, and affirm support for moral uplift and personal liberty aligned with prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watt
Ohio
John “Schwab
Cincinnati
Personal Liberty League
Nerman-American Alliance
League
Harmon
Columbus
Central Conference
German M. BE
Harris
Paul S. Viereeck
New York
Vlereck
Cohol
E M Fullington Auditor Candidate Biography
E M Fullington born August 26 1864 on a Union County Ohio farm educated in public schools and Kenyon College. He worked in banking and business until 1895 and held multiple posts in Ohio state government from 1896 onward. He served in the Spanish American War with the Fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry and held staff roles under Major General Wilson in Porto Rico. He is a member of Spanish War Veterans Knight Templar Scottish Rite Shrine and Knights of Pythias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union County
Kenyon College
Oita County
Aude
Bureau of Inspection
Wilson
Knights “of
Pythias
Poetry for Campaign Boost From Hosea Wildflower
A letter to Republican state headquarters from Hosea G Wildflower of Swinburses Corners urges space for his political poetry. He claims readers at corners and Maria support boosting his bid for township justice and even jokes about votes for Taft. The verse mocks rival Smith and hints at campaign optimism with playful lines about autumn scenes and election victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hosea G. Wildflower
Republican
Hon
Williams
Smith
Maria
Ohio
Hosea G
Gallia Co
Calamity if Taft election harms country warned
The fragment notes a warning that Taft's election would be a calamity for the country, contrasted with Theodore Roosevelt. It reflects a political stance from a historical period, naming Taft and Roosevelt as key figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
Debate on valuing old times at District Gan?!rence
A district gathering in Barberton on November 4 showcases a debate on whether the good old times were better than the present. Rev G F Johnson Rev D P Fulmer and Prof Wines gate affirmative, Roxs Putman Collier and Lewis negative. Speakers were assigned to their subjects rather than choosing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gan
Barberton
Ami
G. -F. “Johnson
D. P. Fulmer
Winegates
Roxs
Putman
Collier
Lewis
Democrats Decide To Attend Orrville Meeting In Style
At the Bryan Club gathering Friday night it was resolved the club will travel as a group to Orrville for the October 28 meeting wearing white plug hats and carrying canes. An order for 200 hats was placed with Freedlander’s. Speakers included W. B. Weygandt Joseph Di Giacomo Dr H A Hart and John W Bryant. Di Giacomo, a noted Italian, astonished listeners with his tariff knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carry Ganes
Orrville
Bryan Club
Freedlander
W. B. Weygandt
Joseph DiGiacomo
H. A. Hart
John W.bryant
Why Colds Are Dangerous and How to Cure Them
A historical caution on colds leading to pneumonia and other infectious diseases. It urges that even common colds pave the way for worse illnesses and promotes Chamorlain's Cough Remedy as the quick cure. Mentions торговый pharmacies and druggists selling the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Philadelphia
Pittsburg Gazette Times
London
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Wilbur Wright
Legion of Honor
Wilburn
Chicago
Record-Herald
America
Wade’ Lyc
Sz-Hs Boyd &Cowse
Krlegoria Dragodie
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Will Rudolf Curry
W Nold Hoelzel
North Bever Street
Fodey
Foley
Bixlen Pharmary
Erisbee
Bixler
Bias Oe
Whee Ian Eae Wang Wee
Master Sterling Given
Vance
BY the
Way
Stowell
Weygandton
John
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Weygandtys
Chad
On& Banitha Skin
Weygandt
Wertz
Frank Albright
Albright
North Market Street
Spink Street
Landes
Ee the Publican Committee
Democratic
van Nest
Pds
Fipston
Stee Aa
E. M Fullington
Auditor of State
G. O.P
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