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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1907

Page

3

Masons Witness Impressive Third Degree at Lodge No 33

Ebenezer lodge No 33 Free and Accepted Masons held a special communication at the Masonic hall. The third degree was worked for a class of four, followed by a banquet at 6:30. About 100 Masons attended, including visitors from Pittsburg Brooklyn Salineville New London Akron Shreve Orrville Creton Seville Luui West Newton and other places. Ceremonies lasted until nearly midnight marking a milestone in the lodge’s long history.

Ebenezer Lodge Masonic Hall Pittsburg Brooklyn New York Salineville New London Akron Shreve Orrville Creeton Seville Luui West Newton

Fled With Musician Strikes Opera Company

The company presenting The Fatal Scar at the Opera House Friday night faced a setback from the absence of the leading lady and musical director who eloped with a musician in Akron. The actress is the daughter of manager James Teese who laments the desertion as business falters, while the note to her father reveals a choice to follow love and seek a home with her chosen partner.

Opera House Akron James Teese

Sewer Contract Awarded for Quinby Avenue Work

The board of public service awarded the Quinby avenue sewer contract to Isaac Greist and Dick Howard. Construction starts immediately. The Everhart report on Columbus avenue paving was accepted. $250 balance to Lander Bros. held for one year. several bills ordered paid as the board adjourned.

Board of Public Service Quinby Avenue Isaac Greist Dick Howard Gxihe Everhart Columbus Avenue Lander Bros

Card of Thanks from Carr and Stevens families

We extend thanks to relatives and friends who aided at the funeral of our beloved son and nephew the young men in the quartet and the pallbearers and for the beautiful flowers MR AND MRS J G Q CARR MRS DAVID STEVENS

J GQ Carr David Stevens

Wayne County Bible Society Offers Prize Bible to Sunday Schoolers

The Wayne County Bible Society proposes eight prize Bibles for Sunday school pupils aged up to 16 who recite specified scripture portions. Prizes to be sent before Christmas, with Miss Gordon canvassing town for support and gifts to the American Bible Society.

Wayne Misa Gordon American Bible Society Miss Gordon

John Taggart’s Sale Brings High Prices for Cattle and Goods

John Taggart conducted a large Wednesday sale in the county where cows brought above average prices. Most items sold high while a few fetched low, including a surrey with pole and shaft for 2.50 and a large mirror selling for 125 dollars.

John Taggart

Men's Suits Priced 10 to 25 Dollars Previewed

The ad proclaims superior suits for men with excellent tailoring, style and fit. It promises the greatest value in the city and an unlimited variety of patterns including new nut browns and fine stripes and checks. It claims to have pleased hundreds of men and pledges to persuade more.

Ready to wear Overcoats Offered at Trade Prices

This year we present the finest ready to wear overcoats in Cheviots Kerseys Meltons Viennas and Friezes and similar high grade fabrics as the costly tailor. For style and tailoring we honor no one and offer them up to 35 dollars this year.

Jersey

Cravenettes Rain Coats Sell At Premium Prices

These light-weight coats cost ten to twenty five dollars and promise stylish, dry wear in heavy downpours. Tailored with care, suitable with business or evening dress, they function as both topcoat and raincoat in one.

Death sentences stayed as pardons board declines

The state board of pardons announced it would not interfere with death sentences for Albert Davin of Springfield and Royal Fueter of Dayton, both convicted of murder. The Supreme Court had rejected access to the case, and no clemency actions were planned. The article also notes library association leaders and an arbitration discussion regarding Pere Marquette railroad, plus papal envoy Diomede Falconio visiting Columbus for a Eucharistic Congress.

Columbus Diomede Falconio United States Pope Pius X Josephinum College Pittsburg Josephinum

Balloon record captain Chandler heir to marshal F McChandler

Captain Chandler, aged 29, son of United States Marshal F McChandler of Cleveland, broke the world long distance balloon record. Educated in public schools and Case School of Applied Science, he enlisted in the Spanish American War in the signal corps and soon received a lieutenant’s commission.

Cleveland, O Chandler United States F .McChandler Case School of Applied Science Signal Corps

Seven Hundred Men Idle in Piqua Plant

The 700 workers at the American Sheet and Tin Plate plant in Piqua Ohio are seeking other jobs as the plant, save for a few units, closes by district manager order. The roofing department is reopened briefly for 7 to 10 days. a permanent shutdown is expected afterward.

Piqua, O Piqua American Sheet and Tin Plate Company

Murder linked to Mafia figure in Newton slaying

Pasquall Polinciello, a Mafia associate, arrested by Middletown police for allegedly luring Luigi Morrn to a Newton spot on May 24 and slitting his throat after he refused further Black Hand payments. Andrew Williamson, 42, died after his wife offered ice cream at lane bed and he ate it then slept. the case cited as unrelated.

Middletown Pasquall Polinciello Kelly Boston Polinciello Luigi Morrn Newton Mass Black Hand Cleveland Andrew Willamson Moe

Newcomerstown Votes Dry In Real Law Election

Newcomerstown voters approved a dry law by a large margin on October 19, with the dry faction prevailing after a prior two year period when the town saw a 42 vote lead. A substantial turnout was reported.

Newcomerstown P.o&7 Drys

Buzzard Over Upper Lakes Weather Halts Shipping

Snow is falling over the upper lakes with high winds creating the heaviest sea of the year. Boats are tying up at Sault Ste Marie as crews wait for better weather. No wrecks reported from this end of Lake Superior.

Sault Ste Marie Mich Lake Superior

Sore eyes healed by Chamberlain salve testimonial

A Kentucky resident recalls 33 years of sore eyes and six years of blindness. After a neighbor gave half a box, Chamberlain's Salve restored sight. The ad trims promote Bixler's Modern Pharmacy and Dr Shoop Restorative for various ailments and local drugstores for Witch Hazel Glycerine products.

P. C. Earls Cynthiana Bixler H. Boyd & Co

New Students Expected At Wooster University

New students expected at Wooster University as classes begin in November with fresh enrollment in academic and commercial departments. Notable attendees include Mies Charlotte Banghoan and TM Morrison, plus several hundred students from both Wooster and outside areas. The year features new textbooks by McPherson Henderson and a physiology work, with college events planned including a minstrel show and a Senate report on state matters.

Taderte Woosterth Saurdsy Mies Charlotte Banghoaan Aoertio Mies Edna Howton Aubland High Scba Naboriay Mabbath Wooster J UO Notestein McPherson and Henderson Proft & Henderson Ohio State Anniversity University Senate State of Columbus

Souvenir Watch Delights Convention Attendees In Cincinnati

Walter D Foss shows a conical souvenir watch from a paint and varnish men convention in Cincinnati last week. The attractive item was gifted by a wealthy eastern member and draws attention in the lapel.

Walter D. Foss Cincinnati Fors Association

Dr Kings New Life Pills and Dr Shoops Restorative Adverts

An old newspaper item touts Dr Kings New Life Pills to regulate liver function and prevent appendicitis while promoting regular bowels. It also markets Dr Shoops Restorative for digestive issues and nerve-supported stomach relief through Bizlers Modern Pharmacy and local drug stores. Sales pitches claim rapid relief and a two day free trial.

Dr Williams Pink Pills Claim Sciatica Cure

An advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for sciatic neuralgia and related nerve pain. It cites a Whitevale, Fulton County case of twenty years' duration, claiming remission after using the pills and asserting benefits for anemia rheumatism and other ailments. The piece notes sale by druggists or by mail from Williams Medicine Company in Schenectady NY with pricing.

S.S.S SWIFT Atlanta Dr. Williams Toig Au‘n Casas Mary Heckert Whitevile Fulton Co Saye Wiliams Williams Bank Williama Droggista Aix Williams Medicine Company Schenectady

Levee Construction Progress Praised by Officials

B. Childs reports good progress on the levee south of the city and says completion is near with favorable weather. County commissioners and township trustees are praised for approving the improvement.

B. Childs Souto

Land case decides land plot vacated as streets and alleys

Judge Jason on Wednesday afternoon ruled in the case of E. M. Quinby versus the City of Wooster. The plaintiff sought to have a plot of land placed in town huts latea and accepted by the city as an addition vacated. The decision vacated the site of the land except for what is now open as streets and alleys.

Jason E. M. Quinby City of Wooster

They Make You Feel Good Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad

A vintage ad promises pleasant purgative effects from Stomach and Liver Tablets and the healthful body and mind they induce. Sold for 25 cents with free samples at Bixler's Modern Pharmacy and Boyd & Co.'s drug store.

Keger Bixler Boyd & Co

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