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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1908
Page
5
An advertisement urges readers to question food and medicine ingredients. Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription is promoted as a cure for female ailments, headaches, and nervous symptoms. It cites medical authorities and offers a free booklet from the Buffalo institute.
A vintage advertisement urges disposing of harmful pills and promotes Dr Caldwell's Bycup Pepsi as a guaranteed cure for constipation linked to stomach trouble, portraying it as a strong, safe alternative. The copy emphasizes constancy, health, and a preventative approach.
Mayor Van Nest vowed to break up nightly disorder as youths eight o clock and later are to be taken to the police station. Reports describe petty robberies and beer drinking by a dozen or more Wooster youths, with beer bottles left in buggies and later used in the country.
James D Miller, a well known moulder, suffered a severe stroke of paralysis Saturday morning, resulting in a serious medical condition observed by locals and workers at his shop.
Mrs Mabel Esary of Seattle receives a civic invitation from Mayor John Miller to attend the Second Annual Congress of the Play Groups Association in New York September 8 to 12. Delegates from Wooster are to be named with expenses paid by themselves and no credentials needed.
E. P. Dean superintendent of Ashland public schools was stricken with apoplexy on Wednesday and died at 4 o clock in the afternoon.
A dispute arises over whether Fred Meahl's case belongs in the Common Pleas Court or the Juvenile court. Prosecutor CarHa argues Juvenile court is proper, while noting the old juvenile system is outdated and a new court must be formed by Judges Orr and Eason. The matter remains unsettled as no arrangements have been made.
Mrs Mary A Geoghan 49 of Akron died Wednesday at her daughter Mrs James Keller 684 Harvard Street from exhaustion. She had lived in Wooster as Miss Mary Kearns a niece of Andrew O Brien with whom she had home for years. Survived by four children Birsrrred Kalb Lovetts Geoghan William Geoghan and Mrs Keller all of Akron. Prominent member of St Marys church socially active. Member of Ladies auxiliary of Ancient Order of Hibernians and Knights of the Ladies of Security.
We extend heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindnesses shown our dear wife and mother during bereavement. We also thank all for flowers offerings and sympathy in our loss. Robert Caneabon and his children express gratitude for support.
The Wooster board of education plans to have State Inspector Morgan modify the fire escape order for Wooster school houses. Members consider visiting Columbus to persuade the inspector. A prominent board member cites the order as costly and rigid, needing several thousand dollars to comply, with no current orders in Wooster yet.
At Odell’s camp near Wooster a drunken man from Mansfeld fired shots after a hammock tumble, denting a large tent. A posse of campers restrained him, a revolver was brandished, and a chase led to Mansfield. Marshal Young arrested him in Loudonville. charges include malicious destruction of property.
Joe Englander of Wooster now in Akron faced disaster Monday as his wagon filled with seven vegetables, blankets, and a loyal horse were burned when a stable in Wadsworth caught fire after Bartlett locked up and retired. The Akron Beacon Journal notes the loss of his livelihood and stock to the flames.
Hayesville mourns two deaths in seven days. Friday death of John Bell an esteemed pioneer. burial followed Monday. Curtis Glass, Bell's father in law, died at home Monday with funeral set for Wednesday. Glass notable in Ashland owning Main Street property incl. EB Lodwick block.
Mrs Notbsy Gift, aged 79, longtime county resident, died Friday night at her home near the Murray blacksmith shop on the State road in East Union township. Her death was attributed to the infirmities of old age.
A large rural crowd gathered in Wooster for a Cedar Point day trip. A special train with one baggage car and fifteen coaches left the Pennsylvania depot at 7 00 am, 760 tickets sold, many residents and farmers contributing to a busy city life despite stores closing later in the day. News of the train’s safe Sandusky arrival was relayed by telegram.
Wooster is becoming a mecca for Cleveland school children who enjoy gardening. During the first week of school, garden participation is arranged at Dean Warren and Rosedsie schools. Admission of 10 cents will be charged to visitors. The plan invites youths to Wooster to learn and demonstrate gardening principles on a large shale display.
A new Wooster ordinance, effective September 1, requires all gasoline, benzine, and naptha cans to be stenciled with contents names before local filing by dealers. Violators face fines from five to nine dollars or county jail imprisonment. Deslers in gasoline products must comply to protect fire safety and property.
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