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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1905
Page
7
The passage explains a nasal cold that progresses to inflamed mucus membranes and widespread illness. It notes spitting, nasal congestion, ear buzzing, sore throat, and blood absorption of unhealthy matter causing general despondency. Contains dated, medical-language style and informal descriptions.
Section men along the Pennsylvania Vines extra Thursday morning discovered the body of John Robinson, an elderly nearby resident and former soldier. He died by likely a train strike, skull crushed, feet cut, his death noted as possibly instantaneous. Survived by seven children, funeral held at 10 a.m. Sunday, burial at Honeytown Cemetery.
The Republicans of Holmes Knox Morrow and Wayne counties will hold a delegate convention in this city on Thursday September 28 at 1 PM to name a state senator candidate for the district. Wayne will have 28 votes, Knox 21 Holmes 7 and Morrow 18. The winning candidate is expected to come from Wayne county. g. L Gardiner attended from this city.
Daniel Heller writes to The Republican from Goker Creel Tenn claiming happiness and plenty as sixteen Ohio people visit the area. He notes rich gold mining, abundant food, a good house, and wild turkeys deer and bears nearby while inviting Wooster readers to visit and see the Lig mountains and spring water. He says he will not return to Wooster for at least a year.
The Wooster Daughters of the American Revolution organized the first flower day in schools to encourage youth involvement in growing flowers. Ten varieties sold to children at 1 cent each raised funds, while judges awarded prizes to ward displays noting fine asters and marigolds despite late blossoms and early frost.
Frank McClure secretary of the civil service board has received a note from the Isthmian Canal commission requesting journeyman carpenters for Panama Canal construction. Wage rate is 56 cents an hour with transportation from New York to Colon, starting when the employee departs New York.
Howard Searight of Fredericksburg files for divorce from Eliza J. Searight via R W Funck. They wed June 4 1898 and have no children. He alleges her abandonment for over three years and refusal to perform duties, seeking divorce and proper relief.
A vintage ad-style fragment promotes prompt action for coughs colds and chest irritation. It references a sponsor e W G Barber of Sandy Level Virginia and a claimed discovery for consumption and cough remedies. The text touts a great sale and implies a health cure linked to a tobacco smoke related chest trouble.
The September term of the common pleas court ended with 64 illnesses examined in 15 cases. Nine true bills were found while six were ignored. Indictments included Baltimore and Ohio Railway Co for obstructing a county ditch under a Milton township bridge, Wesley M McGlenen of Creston with embezzlement charges, and a dispute over funds for Union Life Insurance. John Burkholder faced a chicken theft charge but was not indicted. John A. Zangg was not indicted for illegal voting. No arrests expected before Monday.
Mrs W A Mesaner of Guabaga Falls accuses her husband of meeting another woman on Main Street Akron. She seizes the buggy horse and is dragged for a distance, a hatpin wound to her hand is reported, the other woman escapes, and Mesaner is arrested for the clash.
The Mansfield News reports T. OC. Stough, longtime city horseshoe pitching champion, admits defeat to Squire Bolus at Wooster. He cites rheumatism and cane use, but pledges to defend his title and challenges Wooster pitchers to a series of games, split between local grounds and Wooster, confident he can still circle the stakes and try again.
John Bowersock living east of Naftzger mill reports deliberate poisoning at his premises. Poultry and birds died after consuming poison, including eighteen chickens and a turkey, with ten more chickens killed that morning. Family suspects a malicious unknown attacker.
A Chicago street car conductor treated wounds with Bucklen's Arbica Salve after an attack and beating. the remedy reportedly left him sound and well. The notice mentions Laubach & Boyd drug store offering the product at 25 cents.
Orrville Sept 15 Bert Cornelius son of D W Cornelius well known in the county died suddenly after a hemorrhage said to have occurred Sunday night. He retired in health then woke to breakfast request and was found dead Monday morning. Funeral from parental home at 2 o clock Thursday sermon by Rev R F Mayer. He had planned railroad contracting work and was respected by friends and associates.
Muddy grounds did not deter Wooster football players who trained Saturday under Coach St John and Captain Wallace. The team, with several new players, shows limited experience and faces Case in the opening game. Tate may return and boost morale.
Mr. and Mrs. Wime were honored by about 85 boys and girls who played lively music for the couple. The crowd offered congratulations and funded a treat. The gathering planned to meet at J. M. Grady's home on Sept 12 with A. Fetter and Brace elected to buy supper.
The Chippewa Sand and Stone company at Warwick was appraised at 90000 dollars after stockholders petitioned Stark County Common Pleas Court to appoint a receiver. The firm owns stone quarries in Warwick and Wayne County and faces potential private sale, with minimal sale activity to date. The appraisal notes the company could have reached 100000 with proper court action.
An old advertisement touts Hollister's Hockyountain Tea as a tonic for the whole family and a children's friend. It offers tea or tablets for 35 cents through Laubach and Boyd.
A work accident near Mounds of Raveena Ublu on Pennsylvania Lines left Mounds with severe head and abdominal injuries. A car framework toppled heavy poles. Mounds died at a private hospital after being transported from Ryall & Stell heapstat. Several workers sustained injuries, with one reported missing.
Miss Anna Price daughter of WH Price a Norfolk estate man and Dr George Bewin of Norwalk announce plans to wed next week at the hospital where she trained as a nurse. The couple began courting over two years ago at the Haron Street hospital in Norwalk and amid family and close friends they chose to marry after Dr Bewin secured a practice.
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