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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1907
Page
7
An old testimonial claims Dr Miles Heart Cure strengthens weak hearts and cures heart disease. A 1902 patient describes severe edema and suffocation, recovery after five bottles, and a guarantee of benefit or money back. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Indiana, marketed the remedy.
Society notices from Wooster recount Miss Viola May Branstetter marrying Quincy Patton of Delaware in a 10 a m ceremony conducted by Rev Frank Heilman. The piece also covers a wedding in Greensburg of May Barnhart to Prof Branson, plus civic events, picnics, and social gatherings honoring local families and clubs.
An independent young man, reportedly from the local area, was nabbed by Officers Boyles and Livingston and kept at the lockup Friday night after a drinking bout. Saturday he claimed to live nearby and dodged giving a real name, joking it must be good if he ate it. The mayor and Chief Lerner questioned him, and after a light admonition with fines the employer settled the bill to release him that day.
A Berry company praised as bright and clean with a strong band and catchy music performs "Thorns and Orange Blossoms" by Rowland Clifford Amusement Co at the opera house for one night. Debuts declare the production stronger than last season with new scenic equipment and notable cast members. Also billed is "At the Old Cross Road" from September 25, noted for its beauty and realism, with manager Alston upgrading the company for its strongest season yet and featuring famed original cast members.
Frits and Hart, attorneys for Harry A. Imgard, filed a petition Saturday against Ridgeley Protective Association of Worcester Massachusetts. The insurer is a life and sick benefit provider. Imgard alleges illness and disability and claims the association failed to pay benefits due. The suit seeks $800.
The M. W. & O. company is pushing cable work in Wooster with a large crew adding 20,000 feet of cable to replace open wire and improve service. Once completed, poles will be painted enhancing appearance and reliability of the system.
Chamberlains Cough Remedy is hailed as a staple medicine favored for acute throat and lung ailments such as coughs colds and Coryza. Advertised by Boyers Modern Pharmacy and H Boyd Co it touts quick relief without quinine or laxatives and promotes Preventics as a safe effective cold prevention aid.
Irve Wilhelm, Wooster pitcher, drafted by the Brooklyn Nationals for next season but transfer depends on many conditions. His Birmingham club favors his stay amid offers from the big leagues. A Florida contact promised a lavish welcome if he helped Atlanta beat Memphis as Birmingham dropped Memphis from first. The southern league season closed Saturday.
Rev Mr Snyder from Siam plans his two sons’ entry next week and departs October 20. Marvin and wife relocate from Greenwich to Wooster. Marvin will enter the university. Lane seminary student Robert E Platter returns to Cincinnati for the year. Rev Robert itch and family return to the city after two months in New England and take rooms at Bowman and Buckeye for four months. Hoover cottage rooms are filled and Holden hall near full. Professor Gable moves into Dr Scovel’s residence this week. Miss Edna Houston from Ashland returns from California. Perpetuo supplies a pulpit near Tiffin this summer. Rev Lyle in Brazil notes Wooster change since former student days. Prof BE J Zook visits with H B Reed. Mrs Agnea Armstrong of Indianapolis will oversee Phi Gamma Delta house. Mrs J G Wishard newly arrived from Theron with two children. son at university, daughter in public schools. Taylor hall recitation rooms re-coated, new study seats added for term opening. Fall term begins Wednesday Sept 18. Monday and Tuesday prior host orientation for new and old students.
Between 9:30 p m yesterday and noon today a loss occurred after paging at S F Boyd Co drug store for two boxes of Dr King New Life Pills billed as a cure for biliousness malaria and jaundice. Also advertised Pineules for 1 00 promising kidney relief and relief from backache and rheumatism.
A late Tuesday cyclone struck Milton township damaging Henry S Yoder residence and outbuildings. One horse and a feed barn roof were carried away while a corn crib was wrecked. A poultry house and several apple trees were destroyed and chickens killed. Yoder places damage around 600 with partial insurance coverage. The storm also damaged fruit trees near Mennonite Old Peoples home and Ezekiel Zimmerman’s orchard before dissipating.
A long list of visitors and residents with brief movements. Mrs Roth Lucas visits Mrs Johnson Sweeny while Millicam heads to Chicago. D W Jacot moves to 26 East Bowman. Canton official James R Sterling attends. Hastings visit Shuhmacher home. Miles Snyder plans a carload horse purchase in Illinois. John C Hoffman noted among sick. Sol Rickenbaugh visits Apple Creek relatives. Predill returns to Canton. Barry Hanier visits the Folams. Roscoe Granham and wife move to Portville New York. George Evans in city for Kerry project. Dr. Graven’s son visits from Loudonville. R R McDowell family guests of Lena Faber. A D Miller and Hazel Miller travel to Chicago. Marian Graven visits from Loudonville. Henry Cox and wife visit J H Roland and J W Hooke. Tillie Lucas home after Tyrone vacation. Perry Fisher and family visit New Philadelphia relatives. Al Luce off duty due to back injury. John Adkins, Wooster mechanic now Mansfield resident, in town. Walter D Foes attends Sewickley horse show. J S Caskey visits Geo Hilderbrant and Times-Gazette editor. James Etter arrives from Chicago for mother Anos Harned’s funeral. Prof R H Carr and wife depart for storm Lake Iowa. Wyant D Jones family returns to Indianapolis after visit. Ruth McCandrees arrives from Buffalo to Gleason home. Mrs Wm Groff and daughter attend funeral of Mrs Badie Harned. Mrs George Leibermass of Massillon in city. George Fisher returns home. J B Clark, George Leffin Lauget, Chaset Cartin, Mina Schumacher of Cleveland visiting.
Coach Ernie Skeel arrives from Cleveland to shape Wooster football for the state tournament. He plans rapid practice after Friday, targets Kelley and Hatfield for key roles, and aims to convert the Wooster squad into a cup winner with strong new talents like Big Shantz and Overbolt.
Nise Rose A Odenkirk and William J Bolmwes of this city surprised friends by announcing their marriage to Windsor Canada on Wednesday September 4. Rev J Tolmie of Windsor Pim t Presbyterian Church performed the ceremony. The couple planned secrecy but word leaked via a Republican man. Holmes, son of Mr and Mrs W Holmes, is well connected and holds a government position at the experiment station. The newlyweds expect to honeymoon soon and the union is said to have surprised their social circle.
Last Thursday two youths raised for the Loudonville fair by removing a bridle and letting the horse ford a crossing, causing the animal to bolt into Shreve. Later, Lauren Boner and Earl White in Boner’s rig near town were jolted when the horse galloped away, buggy shattered, riders bruised but otherwise shaken. Sunday morning Mr and Mrs Paul Morgan collided with a telephone line and were thrown as the horse escaped. their buggy was wrecked and sent for repair. Mr and Mrs Beene escaped serious injury.
The annual Wayne county Sunday school convention will be held in Fredericksburg September 26 and 27. Dr Joseph Clark of Ohio, a renowned Sunday school leader, will be present. All attendees should notify Eldar C C Maple, president, Fredericksburg, or Mira Estella Welty, secretary, Wooster.
Nelson Wels, a retired Wooster resident, testifies in 1896 that Doan's Kidney Pills cured his backache and kidney issues, with lasting results after eleven years. He urges others to try the remedy, stating he has had continued satisfaction and would repeat his endorsement. Sold by Foster Milanio Co., agents for the United States. Remember the name Doan's.
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