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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1908
Page
6
A vast crowd attended the Wayne County Fair on Thursday despite dust and drought conditions. The outdoor show drew the largest audience in the association's history, with hundreds of vehicles in the throng and good order maintained throughout the event.
A fragmented OCR summary describes proposed amendments to Ohio's constitution and state finance rules. It notes joint resolutions approved by the General Assembly, dates in 1908, references to sections and articles, and certification by Secretary of State Carmi A Thompson. The text mentions reading requirements for bills and governor's veto procedures.
The fair drew about 12 000 spectators with 7 950 single admission tickets sold. Exhibits filled art hall and merchants hall with handwork, paintings, vaults, hardware, phonographs, rugs, and leather goods. Major displays from Franklin township vegetable hall, Gerstenslager wagons, and Harding & Company drew large crowds and many on-site sales.
Advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Remedy and DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills as cures for kidney and bladder disease and related pains. Claims include prevention of Bright's disease and diabetes with timely use. Sold by Krisger's Drug Store and DeWitt's Pharmacy.
I J Girard of Greenfield Indiana repaid a $100 loan to the heirs of Isaac Borlet, deceased, after thirty years. In Wooster they met the heirs W U Grosjean L A Dodez Mrs A Fr Jacot E Grosjean Julius Grosjean and J I Grosjean who received $41 each from the $246 total including interest.
The drys target Price Russell, Democrat nominee for representative, seeking his position on dry laws and potential liquor legislation. Letters have reached him, but Russell has not issued a definite public statement on whether he backs enforcement, local option, or repeal. The anti saloon league also seeks a clear pledge.
Henry Kaler a Millersburg merchant and conductor of a bakery sustained a severe accident in the city on Thursday. While walking to the Baltimore and Ohio depot at about 8 30 he fell into a small ditch near the depot and broke both bones of the right leg just above the ankle. Friends called an ambulance and he was taken to Wooster hospital where doctors G Ryall and Barry Stoll gave surgical care. It is feared recovery will be slow due to his size.
Jacob Berkey of near Pleasant Hill church died Wednesday night from chorea linked to saccharine diabetes. Funeral at Pleasant Hill church Saturday at 10. Burial at the same. Emma Fairchild of Browzheld Ohio, daughter of Sarah Be McMonigal, died Friday. Wooster friends express sorrow. Helen Lehman, 13, daughter of Rev Adolphus Lehman of Glendale Ohio, died of diabetes. remains arrival for interment. The Bryaneskue tax critique is noted from New York Tribune.
The Wooster Herald announces a change in ownership and presents itself as independent with Mr F. O Horton listed as editor. It states Democrats, prohibitionists and Republicans are represented in its association and that its aim is to support local option within forty days.
Mrs Jeannette Hoelzel of Wooster broke both wrists after a fall in Ashland Kentucky where she went to spend the winter with her daughter Mrs Campbell. She suffered no internal injuries and is expected to recover in a few weeks.
Dalton O September 10 reports temperance supporters said they had a fraction over 99 percent of Sugarcreek township electors who voted in last fall's local option petition and would reach 100 percent when petitions were filed.
A large turnout attended the Wooster fair to see Dolly W a small pony trot owned by Dr L L DeArmet the town dentist. Mrs George Stumpf died after a day of brain fever. She was M E church member and survived by her husband. The late Wm Galloway farm of 160 acres sold at public sale to daughter Mrs Frank Horbach for 76.50 an acre.
P J Daly of 1247 W Congress St Chicago recommends Electric Bitters as a tonic for his feeble mother noting marked flesh gain improved sleep and growing strength. The tonic purports to aid stomach liver and kidney issues and is sold at H H Boyd Co drug store with a guarantee. Ely's Cream Balm advertised as a remedy for nasal trouble promises no cocaine or mercury and is offered by Ely Bros New York with a 10 cent price.
The ad promotes Wood's Liver Mondicina in liquid form to treat malaria chills fever and bilious symptoms and claims quick relief. It touts benefits for the liver kidneys and bladder and notes an 81.00 bottle has double the content of a 50c size while promising strong stomach relief. Sold locally at Krieger's Drug Store.
A noted medical innovator announces free consultations at the Parlors of the two her House. He claims a new method cures deafness catarrh and lung disease and offers examinations with no charge. Patients with paralysis nervous system disorders and addictions are promised hope. Address communications to John R. Albert F Snell No 16 Garfield Place Cincinnati Ohio.
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