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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1906
Page
2
The article reviews the squeeze play's rise over two years in the Birmingham Southern League, praising its effectiveness. Manager Harry Vaughan cites its frequent success as the tactic behind many wins, noting the bunt setup with runners on third or both when fewer than two out.
Rev H D Allen of the Baptist church attends the Baptist state convention in Cleveland as delegate from the Wooster Association comprising Canton Massillon Salem Alliance New Philadelphia Wooster and nearby churches. After the convention a Men's Club banquet for male delegates and other attendees is planned to raise funds for city missions with 300 covers.
An advertisement-like fragment touts a constitutional cure for deafness, promoting remedies such as Preventics and honey and tar for coughs, with references to Bixler Modern Pharmacy and Krieger Drug Store. It also warns against imitation and urges readers to consider toll-free or dealer-supplied treatments.
Miss Ora Smith returns to the city after visits in Indiana and nearby counties. Several residents are mentioned including M. Kein departing for an inspection tour with Johnson Service Co of Milwaukee, and Charles Shaw arranging a bankruptcy sale. Admiral Touvo places second in a Rockport race. A theft of dahlia roots is reported, and births, adoptions, and various visits and plans are noted, along with upcoming Bryan speech and a theater performance by the Buster Brown company.
Local railroad offices report inquiries about mileage book pricing as carriers debate issuing a twenty or twenty five cent book. Conductors reportedly collect two cents per mile, prompting passengers to buy tickets before boarding to avoid extra charges. Ticket sales drop as the two cent fare takes effect, and officials aim to curb ticket sales on trains.
Dr Kinney wed Missie A Hermann on Wednesday 24 evening at Rev Glenn’s home. Kinney’s friends were surprised by the private nuptials and report a warm, joyful celebration with Kinney and Hermann as the new couple returning to the city.
Tetters from Wertz relatives in Wyoming recount Wertz and wife riding behind western horses when the team bolted. Wertz was thrown from the rig and knocked unconscious while Mrs Wertz rushed to his side calling for help. he regained consciousness by the time the letter was written.
Terribly injured, that well known Wayne township resident Mr Fordyce was riding in a two horse wagon when the wagon wheel hit a rut. He was thrown under the wagon and the wheel passed over his right side breaking several ribs and causing possible internal injuries. Dr Warren attended him.
The 1884 will directs payment of all just debts. It gives all real and personal property to Mrs Martha P Beresford to hold and dispose as her own. Mrs Beresford is named executrix without bond or appraisement. Witnesses were Judge B S Dowell and J S R Overbolt.
The Sentinel interviews 48B Lee about the Soakee mining company planning a dredge project ready in sixty days. Lee touts the site near Currier Creek as promising with initial gold potential and strong prospects for nearby land. The company and affiliated investors own about 30 acres and have invested $30,000 to develop the property for large scale operation.
Dalton notes report Robert T Stinson’s marriage to Mrs Awan Qa KBeuvbmuao and a trip to Akron Chagrin Falls and Cleveland. Elmer Sturtz opens Racac Hall skating rink November 1. Sander grocers near stock finish, apple bitter cracks in demand. Town reports many residents to Wooster to hear Bryan. Deputy witshall Ao Avick arrest Potts on a date line remains unclear.
Referee in Bankruptcy Kean of Wooter, FC Hall merchant tailor and Dwieht B Sterling, cens furniaker, filed a periodic bankruptcy. Formerly with Hall & Sterling, Judge Tay ler of the U S district court heard the case in Cleveland. Liabilities are about $4 000. The store closed Wednesday evening. Appraisers include Levi Brennewave Mk Zuanti W Leiwinger.
Public notice style ad for Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root kidney remedy. Claims to diagnose kidney issues by water test and promises cures for back pain urinary problems and related ailments. Promo includes sample bottle offer and address in Binghamton New York.
Execution sale in Wayne County Ohio on the Sunday of November 1906 at 1 PM at W Lehr farm. Personal property listed includes a Buckeye grain drill with 80 bushels of potatoes and 800 bushels to dig, horses, cattle, hogs, sheep, tools, implements, two Oliver plows, twelve acres of wheat, and other farm equipment. Terms are cash on day of sale.
Condensed timetable lists Wooster departures for East and West bound trains with approximate early morning and afternoon times. Westbound shows morning and evening slots, while Eastbound includes several early feeds and a late afternoon option.
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