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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1906
Page
7
An old advertisement touts Dr Miles Nervine as a quick remedy for sleeplessness and nervous strain. It includes patient testimonials about improved sleep and restored vitality, promising nerve strengthening and energy across the body, with a refund guarantee from Miles Medical Co.
The Given Post marked twenty five good years with a hall gathering at Given Toast hall on Thursday. Comrade Aaron Boffeemyer led the event with a formal program including history by Enog Plergon, speeches by Major Taggart, Lieut Rauch, Judge Smyser, and others, and songs such as Rally Round the Flag and Marching Through Georgia. The veterans reflected on fallen comrades and the nation’s debt to soldiers, closing with the Battle Hymn and benediction.
The board of public service is actively engaged in securing a water expert after city council delegation. Several experts have been contacted with some not yet replying. It is expected an appointment will be made next week, as quality experts demand high fees from prominent national specialists.
T Rouch as administrator of W C Rouch sues in Wayne County Court of Common Pleas to recover on three promissory notes totaling 068.81. The case seeks payment of the aggregate debt and any court costs.
Sammy Saunders a 12 year old colored boy caused trouble when he took a horse and buggy, then fled from a carrier and led police on a chase through town. He admitted taking the rig to ride, claimed 20 cents from fellow youths, and faced the probate court for possible Lancaster reform school placement.
A long roster of civil matters is scheduled for trial including McClure v Commissioners, Wolga v Commissioner, Ohio ex rel v McCoy, Rice v Santrock, Willgie v Fetters, Yocum v Boutéon executors, Eberly v Cyclone Drilling, Milford v A & OCR RR, Joliff v Wiley, Shutt v Hall, Lehr v Mellinger, Pressler v County Commissioners, Treasurer v Akron Chieseo Junction RR, Treasurer v Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling RR, Gearhart v Fuhrman, vacation matter for Wooster addition by EF Quinby Jr, Beichler v Zeigler, Mark v Stair, Vanover v zerstens lager, Smith v Pennsylvania Co, Milleraburg, Wooster & Orrville Tel Co v Allison, Stinson & McIntire, Quinby administrator v Mongey, Strock v Carbaugh, Kiet v Carpenter, Harald v Harald, Shanklin v Volkener, Morr v Morr Leiner v county commissioners v Cleveland, Akron & Columbusa RR Co, Dertrick v Bailey, Sonnedecker v Beechey et al, Myers v Myers, Weidrich v R L Adair.
An advertisement quotes Mrs Mary H Walters of Calumbus Ohio detailing severe stomach weakness from drugging and insomnia. It touts Electric Bitters as producing immediate improvement and a complete cure, with endorsements from Laubach Boyd druggists and mention of Arnica Salve for burns sores and skin conditions.
A partisan screed accuses Judge Smyser of avoiding the state convention to influence an election. It asserts illness and caregiving removed him from duty, while alleging the writer misrepresented facts to push a biased narrative about the Burton Dick dispute.
Friends and relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Brown four miles east of Applecreek to celebrate their 25th anniversary. A bountiful dinner and music followed. many presents were exchanged including silverware and china from numerous relatives and friends.
An advertisement-style note asserts most appendicitis victims are constipated and promotes Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a cure for chronic constipation. It claims the product stimulates the liver and bowels, restores natural action, and is mild, non nauseating, and pleasant to take. It warns against substitutes.
A clipped reflective note on modern manners and haste. The piece muses that courtesy is often forgotten, urging restraint and care to avoid haste induced headaches.
An early full day at the Wayne county fair drew over 5 040 paid admissions plus exhibitors and a grand stand tally surpassing previous records. Weather kept some away, but locals and trolley riders packed in to watch Rose and Lemon in the Globe of Death and racing thrills. Harding & Company and The Wooster Hardware Co displayed farm machinery, buggies, and vehicles, with the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station and Mesers Smith & Shott among exhibitors. Friday's forecasted sunshine aimed to bring another crowd as the fair closed with notable horse races and showings across the grounds.
Dr A Lerch has entered a Cleveland hospital for treatment due to continued illness and expects that several weeks of care will bring benefit.
The Daily Missoulian features an industrial survey of Missoula Montana noting Bryan & Fisher and H D Fisher a former Wooster boy and brother to James and George Fisher. Fisher engages in Missoula real estate ranch loans and property dealings. He appears to be thriving in his western home.
Historical medical notice extols Unicorn root Helenius Diotea and Golden Seal root as key components of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. It quotes editors and professors praising their use for female reproductive disorders, weakness, irritability, and menstrual concerns, asserting the remedy supports general female health.
Trains leave Wooster on B. 2 0 at 1 06 p m and 7 40 a m and 4 25 p m.
Local transit brief from Wooster listing hourly stops and schedule notes for Cleveland and Southwestern Traction Company services. Mentions hourly sears and times 5:00 p m 10:30 p m 7:15 a m and notes connections to Elyria Norwalk Norfor Lindaléo Purite and Lorata with locomotive references and Wooster line details.
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