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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1908
Page
2
A Wooster News sketch notes ongoing efforts to attract industries to Orrville and nearby Wayne County. It urges residents to seek factory location opportunities, praises Governor Andrew Harris, and comments on local politics, transportation, and summer activity while mentioning various regional names and events.
Sam A Garber recounts aiding a woman in distress aboard an eastbound R & N RK train from Pendleton to Le Grande Oregon. He administered Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, witnessed rapid improvement, and the grateful passengers praised the effort. The narrative also advertises Dr Shoop Health Coffee and other products with promotional flair.
A discussion on securing a permanent water source for Bloomington continues amid a silent vote. The column notes weather and politics as context, mocks Taft and Cleveland Baseball Club, and recalls era figures like Richard Croker in a satirical tone.
A quirky, clipped observation notes that many New York girls avoid marriage to men who won t shave or wear clean shirts before breakfast. It muses on September and a reluctance toward oysters, suggesting a humorous social sentiment of the day.
The Wayne County Commissioners allowed various bills including county printing for 495 and 195, bridge work and plank for multiple contractors, repairs and supplies for the infirmary, shaving prisoners, concrete bridge floor, culvert pipe, surveying, coroner and inquest, and furniture for the clerk of court. Notable names include Sol Severs Atone, Mohican Oil & Gas, J F Coe, J8 Specht, Joseph Sullivan, L W Oberhultzner, A Q Martin, H A Douglas, Susan Ewing and others, with totals around hundreds of dollars.
John Isher of the west appeared before Mayor Van Nest on Monday afternoon and caused a warrant for the arrest of Jacob Fry who lives near the fair grounds. Fisher showed evidence of a facial blow in the fracas. Chief Leiner brought Fry before the mayor in the evening. Fry admitted guilt and was fined ten dollars and costs. The dispute, long standing, began when Fry says Fisher cursed him with a vile name.
An advertorial touts Dr Kings New Life Pills by N H Brown of Pittsfield Vermont claiming relief for stomach liver and bowels with guaranteed satisfaction. It cites local druggists S H Boyd Bixler Modern Pharmacy Krieger s Drug Store and Bixler Pharmacy along with Dr Shoops Restorative Kodol and Foley s Urino Laxative and Dr Caldwell s Syrup Pepsin as remedies for indigestion and related ailments.
The Yost family reunion at Joseph Marshall’s Creston home drew about one hundred relatives for a harvest home dinner and a program of speeches and music. Harry Warner discussed travels and temperance work, introducing his bride, with warm congratulations. Next reunion scheduled for George Yost’s residence near Bur oe in late August 1909. Mrs Ralph Carr of Storm Lake hosted an afternoon party in Bloomington with guests from Columbus, Allegheny, Topeka, Cleveland, Canton and Chicago. music by Miss Brown Glenn Garretson and violin by Mrs Carr. Also notes on weddings in Hamline and Wooster, and various social events at local homes and church groups.
The Hoelzel property on Nold Avenue has been sold to J W Hooke. The transfer records note the completion of the sale with the buyer identified as J W Hooke and the property on Nold Avenue.
The ad offers a one hundred dollar reward for catarrh cured by Hal’s Catarrh Cure and promotes Cheney & Co. of Toledo. It includes testimonials about F J Cheney, a list of druggists, and mentions Foley’s Kidney Remedy with a customer story about improved health after treatment and passing a life insurance exam. The text combines multiple health product pitches and retailer endorsements.
For kidney and bladder trouble backache and rheumatism the ad claims Pineules for the Kidneys give relief in the first dose. It boasts hundreds of testimonies and a 90 days trial priced at 21.00. Sold by Krieger's Drug Stores.
In Cuyahoga County the Tom F Johnson patriots use the Sycamore club as a major Democratic hub. Gus Hanna, superintendent of street cleaning, heads the club with several hundred city jobs at stake. State Rep Henry Maulberger is a trustee. The club rallies for the Johnson faction and meets to boost the mayor's work. The last Observer passage criticizes Harmon and other leaders, describing a corrupt, stagnating party.
Fragmentary excerpt raises a question about a state treasury audit. It notes a $15-a-day expert hired by the Howe senate probing committee found more money credited to the state than Howe thought proper. The passage asks if such a report ever targeted a Democratic official.
The piece argues the Howe senate inquiry aimed at Democratic political gain, not reform. It praises Republican officeholders McKinnon Guilbert successors Charles Green and J E Fullington as competent, and endorses Thompson seeking reelection, questioning if better candidates exist.
Governor Andrew L. Harris, a friend of Taft, praises Taft’s legal learning diplomacy and fairness as more capable than Roosevelt to carry out party and government policies. He calls Taft the safest and most available man for the presidency and predicts the people will elect him.
An item notes a spider named Bryan in Meigs county that also was cited in Vinton county twelve years ago, praising its loyalty and perseverance amid discouragement. The reply hints the spider may be a descendant of the Wellston Telegram story, reflecting local intrigue and connection between counties.
Smithville items report Starn and Brenner hay and potato buying firm formation J Starn and C Brenner. Roycroft artists Roycroft’s Chantangua move to East Aurora New York next July. Family visits and travel include M B Iribg Mansfeld Thorady and Asita Loria to Lan dram South Carolina. Mr Orr of Wooster enters house on Prospect Street. Mrs Dye operated for hernia. good recovery. Beings with Boling of Rittman. Webber family visits grandmother in Madisonburg. Rev Ella King and Mrs Nanna Sweeney visit P Amatutz family. Sweeney recovering. Yoder reunion attendees visiting nearby. G A R encampment at Toledo anticipated. wives accompany veterans. Funeral of Mrs Geo Shaaf in Moreland. Shaaf family. Apple butter factory repairs complete. ready for operation. A H Abrow and Mrs Schroy’s guest Mrs. C Schroy. Pelton welcomed a fourth girl. third daughter born Tuesday morning.
Funeral services for James D. Miller were held Tuesday afternoon from his home on South Grant Street. Rev H Allen officiated with the Baptists and Grand Army of the Republic flag service. Survivors from the 102d Regiment attended, including O W and fellow soldiers. Pallbearers included Woodson Woolman and Constant Markle. Members of the Wooster Pioneer Association also paid their respects. Interment was in Wooster Cemetery.
The Sunday school of Uoverton invites all for a Upton picnic in the Bethel grove location next Saturday September 5. Kijbuck school is especially invited to attend and participate. Come one and all for a happy day in the grove by committee order.
Francis H Disbennett and Emma N Horst of Orrville and Russel F Brillhart with Edna F raden of Orrville obtained marriage licenses in the city records.
The Howman family held its third annual reunion on Thursday August 27 1908 at the Pluagant Home co op grounds with 162 dinner attendees. Officers elected for the coming year included Rev. Logan Markel as president Frank Howman as vice president and Mrs Guy Houensail as secretary Lewis Howman as treasurer.
Superintendent Fisher directs a crew laying a new two inch water main east of Grant on North street to boost supply for consumers.
Rumors swirl as summer slackness delays baseball. Fans discuss forming a quick nine from lean teams to challenge the Jeans nine. The plan hinges on assembling a capable lineup and arranging a suitable field for a brief, informal match.
Sept 2 Madisonburg residents report Mrs Bolt and guests from Cleveland visiting A W Matz family. L W Brown and daughters Bessie Nellie visited sister Johnson. Myron Matz stayed with parents then returned to The Islands for peaches. Sunday school picnic at Chippen lake praised by attendees. Will Landes visited son in Wellington and attended fair. Mr and Mrs Groop spent days at Wadsworth. M W Flory writes with Sighthat Fi and Benjamin Harrison. Reverend Heylon gives farewell Bar on Sunday evening.
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