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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1907
Page
2
An old advertisement touts Ayer’s Hair Vigor as a regular hair grower tonic. It claims hair stops falling out and grows faster, keeping hair soft and smooth. The copy notes the product has been sold for over sixty years.
Report indicates Jim Ciel, L. Adar, and others met with Judge Hlaudin to outline the case level and next week’s court proceedings. Observers note the discussion focused on Verul PooAKdyme’s role and potential tough questioning to secure repayment. The upcoming court hearing is anticipated as a pivotal test of the defendants’ position.
The Fatal Scar Company halted its road show on Saturday morning. Members with funds to return home departed via Lima while others wired for money and future engagements with other acts. The stop was not due to poor business locally, receipts here were stronger than in the prior ten days.
The trustee of Wooter a9 company bankrupt files final account showing no balance. The final meeting of creditors will be at the office of W F Kean on November 1 at o'clock a.m. Creditors may object to the account and transact other business before the creditors.
The state board of agriculture assigns four farmware institutes to this county for the coming winter designating Wooster Orr 12th. Eston and Shreve as venues. These gatherings are profitable and well attended, promising practical instruction for local farmers.
An array of early 20th century remedies claim to cure deafness caused by catarrh with constitutional treatment and Eustachian tube care. Also promoted are Dr Shoop's Headache Tablets for pain and Dr Shoop's references, Folay's Honey and Tar for coughs, plus Pine needles for kidney relief and DeWitt's Little Early Risers pills sold at Krieger's Drug Store.
Witnesses testified at the probate hearing about David Bair of Smithville and his bad temper, leading Judge Orr to discharge him after the evidence showed persistent family trouble. Reported at length with other local notes and obituaries.
An old notice declares Foley's Honey and Tar unsafe noting it contains opiates and fails to cure coughs. It warns druggists to refund money and urges customers to avoid substitutes from Bizler's Modern Pharmacy at 83 H. Boyd & Co. street corner.
Dr. J. G. Dailey announces a new veterinary and dental office two miles east of Worcester offering free examinations for all domestic animals and 24/7 attention by phone. He promotes Kodo as a stomach aid from Krie Drug Store, claiming it combines natural chestants and vegetable acids to digest food.
Postcards and postal cards are charged at the first class rate. If enclosed in unsealed envelopes the charge depends on the envelope. Stamps placed on cards render the stamp value invalid. Enclose properly addressed prepaid cards to avoid extra postage. Foreign rates stay the same except letters, now five cents for the first ounce and three cents for each additional ounce.
Harry J. Frost disposed of his harness shop on South Walnut street to C. A. White of Avenia New York. White takes immediate possession and plans to continue the business long term. White, a patentee of harness trade goods, will manufacture four stitchless baroes and a saddle he expects to sell readily. He aims to employ several men soon.
Bever street paving proceeds satisfactorily as Woover Brick works catch up supplying brick for pavement with speed. Vackle brick praised as finest quality. Contractor pushes bricklaying rapidly, weather remaining critical to completion. work now extends above Bowman street with minimal disruption.
The Country club plans an entertainment at Shepera House during winter. A comic opera is likely to be performed with all roles taken by gentlemen.
A resident publicly refuses the nomination for the post of assessor in the Miret ward after being named at the Republican primaries held on Saturday October 12. The statement confirms non-acceptance of the position.
The Cadell resident Earl Shamburg recalls severe drought and grasshopper years in Kansas. He credits Dr King's New Discovery for curing persistent coughing and lung ailments after trying other remedies. Advertisements tout Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup and Dean's Opera preparations alongside local druggists.
The 18th annual convention of the Grand Association of Ohio Patrons of Industry closed at noon Thursday after sessions held behind closed doors. Officers elected include Worthy Grand President Charles Scales and Grand Vice President Ray Larrick. Resolutions urged farm reforms, roads, direct senatorial elections, rural deliveries, school funding changes, and stricter banking laws.
Readers urged to seek Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a potent restorative for weary, overworked women including those nursing or bearing children. The ad lists symptoms from headaches and backache to irregular periods and nervous distress, touting the product as a permanent cure and offering a free booklet on women's health.
Delegates resolve for initiative and referendum in public affairs, county ballot options, and aligning tax policy. They urge an inheritance tax with a $10 000 exemption, tax on automobiles to fund county road work, and to push exemption act reform to Ohio veterans. Convention site remains with the executive committee, and the date may shift to the fourth week in October.
The board of Shreve Christian Church selects Rev Decker of East Palestine as pastor. He is Bethany College educated and noted as a linguist. He must give 60 days notice before moving and will receive 1200 dollars plus parsonage. The Deckers will be welcomed by residents and the local ministerial fraternity.
An explosion at a Hartford gas production plant on October 19 fatally injured Thomas O'Connell and seriously hurt a gasmaker and an assistant. Investigators seek the cause as authorities report significant damage and ongoing inquiries.
In Wooster township No 1 district the community defends trusted teacher iso Dunham amid mayoral bid. They argue his justice views and long service deserve consideration while criticizing attempts to sway pupils and families through gossip and pressure.
A court hearing recounts Charles Brown escaping with aid from a young boy in the corridor. Sheriff Armstrong Brown’s son allegedly helped obtain the jail key used to break out. The boy, a small child, reportedly acted without malice.
The Freedlander store showcases attractive windows with a grand display of ready-made men s wear and a similarly showy ladies garment window. Nate Seigle, the men s window decorator, is praised as an artist in his craft.
Readers are urged to try Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root a kidney liver and bladder remedy claimed to cure lame back Bright's disease and other troubles. A free sample and a health book are offered by mail from Dr Kilmer Co Bing hamton New York with bottle sizes sold nationwide.
Agnety L gis safe.
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