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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1908
Page
8
Mrs Lavina Matthews of Canaan township files for divorce from John Matthews claiming they wed in 1876 and that he has been willfully absent for more than seven years Wey Gandt and Welser represent the plaintiff.
An ad-style notice touts Tonsiline as the sole remedy for sore throat and dangerous infections like quinsy tonsillitis or diphtheria. It urges keeping a supply at home, listing 25 and 50 cent prices and a Canton Ohio origin.
The Doylestown Board of Education voted Thursday to erect a new school building with a cap of 16000 dollars. Columbus architects were hired to prepare the plans. Harry Lehman, recently released from Massillon Hospital, was taken into custody by Sheriff Caskey and Chief Lerner for return to the institution due to his worsening condition.
A Massillon Wooster and Mansfield Electric line meeting with Wooster Board of Trade members heard Molasses of progress. Dr George W Ryall spoke for rail interests as Scheldnagle Guthman and others described local financial backing including Massillon as $15000 and Canal Fulton $3300. Wooster’s goal is goodwill and right of way east and west so bonding firms will fund a preliminary survey. The committee plans to report favorably and begin fundraising soon.
Florence Westmer, saved by local help in Wooster, lost a foot after a mowing accident but remains cheerful on crutches. Her mother plans to keep affording new feet as she grows to ensure Florence can walk and attend school like other children in the country community.
William Jones of Cleveland and Agnes R. Schultz of Dalton appear in a marriage license notice joined by Oscar Haines of Minerva and Eliza Marie Nickles of Mt Eaton along with Jacob D. Zuecher of Sugar Creek and Caroline Welty of Dalton.
Mr Archbold says the letters were stolen, removing the suspicion that he sold or distributed them himself, as reported by the Los Angeles Times.
The Farmers' Telephone Company faces repeated council refusals in Wooster and Orrville as attorney L. D. Cornell states the firm will press for a franchise. The company plans to return to the Webster council, push for a court hearing, and seek official records from the council before year’s end.
Thursday noon at Madison Hill Mrs. Hoffman sustained many cuts and bruises after a bicycle rider Vernon Skelly, a printer at the Experiment Station, struck them. Mr. Hoffman escaped with minor injuries while Skelly was thrown but unharmed. Locals blame station workers for riding on the steep grade and footpath against warnings.
George L. Peck general manager of the Pennsylvania Lines West will lead an inspection starting October 27. He and a party of officials will travel on four special observation trains from Pittsburgh to Chicago via the Ft Wayne system and return via the Panhandle, three days of coordinated checks with prizes for best kept roadbeds, returning to Pittsburgh October 30.
Harry Lloyd a Mansfield player with a solid last season prospects now unlikely to continue ball career. He is Fortoria born and linked with First National Bank as cashier reducing chances of future pitching. Lloyd gained many Wooster friends who wish him success in banking. Max Bloomberg Judge Orr and W S Stevens attended Orrville District Knights of Pythias convention Thursday night reporting a fine time with Judge Orr delivering one address.
An ad-style notice urges young men to focus on muscular development and recalls that blood strength underpins enduring power. It touts Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a product that purportedly increases blood strength and strengthens the whole system.
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a superior cough and lung remedy. It claims it contains no opiates, comes in a yellow package, and is recommended for colds and pulmonary troubles. The ad mentions Bixler Pharmacy and H. Boyd & Co as sellers.
A telephone message reports eastern parties hold over 5000 acres under lease for oil and gas drilling in Glismoreyne County. A party located drill spots in Paint township with the first hole planned near Mt Haton according to a Republican correspondent.
Andrew Bucher, born in Wayne township near Wooster, died at 4 30 a m Thursday at his home northwest of the city at nearly 81. Funeral was at 1 p m Saturday from the home with interment in Wooster cemetery. Death came from old age after months of illness. He leaves children Mrs Frank Hazel of Wayne township, William A Bucher of Franklin township, Miss Hartle R Bucher and George Bucher of Wayne township.
Edward Payson Osborne appeared in a city recital at First Presbyterian Church in Wooster. The invitation event drew nearly all invitees as Osborne offered refined classical pieces showing renewed training. Notable works included Dinorah, The Linden Tree, Love's Declaration, For All Eternity, and Hymn to the Angels with fine piano and violin accompaniment by Prof Weaver and Mr Chapman.
Chapped skin on hands or face may be cured in one night by applying Chamberlains Salve. It is touted as unequalled for sore nipples burns and scalds. Sold by S H Row Co.
A Indianapolis jeweler at 1060 Virginia Ave describes severe kidney trouble that left him weak. After using Foley's Kidney Remedy for a short period his complexion cleared, backache vanished, irregularities ceased, and he could attend to daily duties, recommending the remedy after other doctors failed.
Testimonial ad claims anemia from blood poverty can be cured with Dr Williams Pink Pills. Mrs. C J Leeper of Toledo recalls severe symptoms—back pain, palpitations, gas belching, weight loss—improving after use. Offers booklet and price: 60 cents per box, six for $2.50 from Schenectady New York.
A Wooster council proposal to sink a test well in the north part of town is expected to solve the water problem at a very small city cost if the project succeeds. Dr Holden and University authorities report the wells yield abundant pure water, deemed clean by Dr Bennett. If inexhaustible, a low-cost pumping station move could supply water when funds permit.
Mrs Ada L Croom owner of Croom Hotel Vaughn Miss says severe cough and consumption threatened her before Dr King New Discovery cured her after three bottles. Drugstores advertise sales and trial bottles with a general claim of lung throat healing and relief for coughs. Be cautious of multiple brand names and promotional language from area pharmacies and a Republican subscription note.
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