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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1908

Page

8

Meahl Youth Sent to Lancaster Industrial School

Judes B Eason heard witnesses in the case against Fred Meahl who found John Glasspie's purse and did not return it until arrest. The boy’s mother Emma Meahl sought parole but he had prior trouble and was ordered committed to the Boy's Industrial School at Lancaster. Mayor Van Nast and Chief Leiner praised leniency but concluded the school is the right place.

Judes B. Eason Tmorniey Fred Meahl John Glasspie Emma Meahl Lancaster van Nast Leiner

WANTS DAMAGES In Common Pleas Court filings

The court docket lists three actions. William T Harvey sues for 400 damages over a farm contract in Chippewa township alleging mistreatment of his wife and daughters. Thomas P Brown of Wooster files against Andrew Branstetter of Denver for 740 in commission on land sold to Wooster Clay Product Co. Nelson Harris seeks foreclosure of a 4000 mortgage on 108 acres in Wooster township from 1893 to Ezra D McIntire et al, with no note payments to date. Lee Blihott of Seville represents the plaintiff.

Common Pleas Court William T Harvey Thomas J. Adams Harvey Chippewa Township Harvey Adams J B Meech Thomas P Brown Wooster Andrew Branstetter Denver Col .Brown Branstetter Fritz & Hart Brown Nelson Harris Harry G Dailey Louise A. Dailey Ezra D Mcintire Wooster Township Ohio Farmers’ Insurance Company My Intire Lee blHott Seville

Notable Patent Medicine Pitches and Testimonials

An 19th century style advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure with a One Hundred Dollars reward for cure failure. It also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation and Dr Shoop's Cough Remedy praised for safety and effectiveness for babies, with claims of non harsh ingredients and broad availability via a local pharmacy.

Hall J. Chene. & CO Toledo FY. J. Honey Wacpiss, Kinvas & Arvin Acti Dr. Shoop

Seville fairs, balloon crash, and local court actions

The Week in Here and There notes a fire truck out for repairs after Sunday’s accident, pony farm displays at the county fair, and Judge Eason’s docket in common pleas court with Brandt pleading to assault. Reports warn youths after window breaking, and Wm Armstrong’s Nina Patton won 2.18 trots.

Fire Department Lawrence -Maser Robert C. Taylor Pony Farm Mr. Taylor Eason Common Pleas Court Wm. Armstrong Nina Patton Conneaut Lake

Talked to Committee on Canvass and County Meeting

Democratic executive and committee met Saturday in the county prosecutor office. Wayne urged committeemen to complete the canvass and mobilize voters. They planned to secure strong attendance for the opening meeting at Manifest on Saturday September 26.

Wayne Wayne County Mansfest

Wayne County Circuit Court Sittings on September 22

The Wayne County circuit court convened on Tuesday September 22 with Judges Frank Taggart M H A Donahue and John W Craine presiding. Docket items include Cleveland and Southwestern Traction Company versus Harvey L Mowrer and various conflicts with errors noted for several cases. Appeals listed include Susan Kaufman versus Henry B Heckman Alonzo T Bashford versus Clarence K Bowman and others.

Wayne County Frank Taggart M H A. Donahue John W Craine Cleveland & Southwestern Traction Company Harvey L. Mowrer Susan Kaufman Henry B. Heckman Alonzo T Bashford Clarenge K Bowman Cleveland* & Southwestern Traction Company Harvey L Mowrer W Wordan Daniel Elner Et al Appeal McCoy Henry_D—Snyder

A Civil War era college tale from Prof Eberly's days

John Baldwin recalls a tale from Eberly’s Civil War era college days in which Eberly, then on crutches, mounted a horse and wedged through a crowd to lead cheers for Brough during Vallandingham’s campaign at Alliance. The Mt Union students watched as he escaped a dangerous melee.

John Baldwin Monroeville J B Eberly Smithville Baldwin Brough Wallandingham Vallandingham Alliance Eberly Ingham Mt. Union ‘College

Donahue Leads Ohio Circuit Court Selections in Columbus

Judges met in Columbus naming Maurice H Donahue of New Lexington as presiding judge and Lewis H Winch of Cleveland as secretary. Opening dates set for Fifth district counties Ashland Coshocton Delaware Fairfield Holmes Knox Morrow Muskingum Perry Richland Stark Tuscarawas Wayne with dates ranging January through December and multiple visits.

Ohio Circuit Court Columbus Maurice H Donahue New Lexington Wayne County Court Lewis H Winch Cleveland Ashland County Coshocton Delaware Fairfield Holmes Knox Jacking Morgan Morrow Muskingum Perry Richland Stark Tuscarawas Dee S Wayne

Public Invited to Dramatic Recital at Memorial Chapel

Public invited to attend a dramatic recital The Lion and the Mouse by entertainment professor Delbart G Lean new professor of oratory University Memorial Chapel Thursday Sept 24 half past seven Admission free Also includes ad copy for Chamberlains Gough Remedy Foley's Kidney Remedy and Little Early Risers with local pharmacy and drug store mentions

DéWitt's Kriegelen

Chamberlain's Salve for Burns and Skin Ailments

If for no other reason, Chamberlain's Salve should be kept in every household for burns. It allays pain almost instantly and heals most sores without scarring. Also unequaled for chapped hands sore nipples and skin diseases. Price 25 cents. For sale by H. S. Boyde.

Chamberlain H. Boydoe

Health Claims for Kidney Remedies and Pile Treatments

An ad touts Foley's Kidney Remedy for kidney and bladder diseases claiming cure and strengthening of organs. It mentions Bright's disease avoidance and references Bixler Modern Pharmacy Boyd & Co. 108. Also promotes Dr Shoop's Pain Formula 250 box for headaches and womanly pains and Man Zau Pile R pene with first relief and guaranteed 50 cents at Herrigle's Stores.

Foley Bright Bixler Boyd & Co Herigger'e Ae

Parents seek revocation of high school expulsions

Fathers of seven disciplined juniors met with the board of education and Supt Thompson in the law office to argue for revoking the expulsions and granting honorable dismissals so the youths could enter the university preparatory department. Principal Dickason had refused admission without such cards. The board kept the open status for the boys and declined to issue the cards, raising likelihood of court action.

Board of Ducation Thompson Board of Education Weygandt & Weiser F. M. Vanover James W. Laubach S. H Messrs McSweeney Metz

Massillon Surgery Attempts to Restore Arm Use

Paul Meeks of this city broke his right shoulder at Massillon on July 4 during a visit. The bone had re broken and displaced previously on the trip home. A painful operation was begun and completed at his uncle's Massillon home to re break the bone in hopes of restoring function. He stood the operation well and rested easy in Massillon Thursday.

Paul Meeks Massillon Massifion

Creston Resident John Stone Dies After Stroke

John Stone, long time Creston resident with broad friendships nationwide, died Friday morning following a second stroke after a prior paralytic stroke. He was a respected elder in Creston and had many friends across the country.

John 5. Stone Creston Stone

City Building Painting Bid Opened At 166 Dollars

The Board of Public Service, after opening bids, reported no bonds received for painting the city building. On Wednesday evening they contacted Charles H Clark to perform the job at a price of 166 dollars.

Board of Public Service Charles H Clark

Aged Lady Struck on Bowman Street by Baseball

A woman about 65 was hit in the leg on Bowman street Saturday morning by a baseball thrown by several large boys. She was seriously hurt and the youths paid little heed until she threatened to have them arrested.

Bowman Street

Husband Granted Decree in Orrville divorce case

Judge S B Eason granted John W. Bush a divorce from Henrietta Bush on grounds of gross neglect of duty after a morning hearing. E S Wertz represented Mr Bush. The wife did not contest the decree.

S B Eason John W. Bush Orrville Henrietta Bush E.S Wertz Bush

Lloyd Switches to Ohio Oli Co Hidden in Robinson

Harry Bill Lloyd formerly of the Wooster team and late with the Mansfield team has quit baseball for the winter and taken a job with the Ohio Oli Company at Robinson Illinois.

Harry Bill Lloyd Wooster Mansfield Ohio Oli Co Robinson, Ils

How to Get Strong by P. J. Daly in Chicago

P. J. Daly of 1247 W. Congress St Chicago touts Electric Bitters as a tonic for weak mothers noting gains in strength better sleep and overall vitality. Advances in digestion and blood purification are claimed with Kodol and Bicer’s products marketed through local stores.

P. J. Daly Congress St Chicago H. Boyd

Fragmented OCR: local notice from a newspaper page

Readable fragments show a public notice with names and actions, but key dates and entities are garbled. The item appears to report a legal or administrative action and a filing or deadline, yet essential specifics are missing.

Notes From College Hill Changes And Arrivals

Arthur E B Davies a recent Preparatory graduate has been chosen superintendent at Wendeolla. Miss Charlotte Baughman left for New Mexico to teach next year. Helen Anileg will teach in Orrville. Rev G W Fulton and family from Japan are in town on furlough and will move into Haupert house in November. Heffelbower of Scio College to assist Notestein in Latin. Dr R M Donaldson of Denver will occupy Westminster pulpit Sept 20 due to illness. Elizabeth Pendleton and Gertrude Gingrich returned from Europe. Gingrich visits Erie then city. Margaret McNeal, Wooster student, elected to Leetonia schools at $48. Laurens Seelye back from Fargo. Katharine Mills chosen for Zanesville schools. Horatio Brown spending vacation in Bloomington. Mrs Campbell and son from Monte Vista arranging for university entry. Maude and Victoria Mac Arthur to Santa Fe to teach, via Yellowstone Park. Opening receptions for students tonight. joint reception tomorrow. Howard Harrold plans to enter university after holidays.

G. W. Fulton Familly Japan Sarah Gesselman Haupert Heffelbower Scio College Notestein Denver Col Home Mission Westminter Holden Elizabeth M Pendleton Gertrude Gingrich New York Europe Gingrich Erie Ifiss Margaret McNeal Wooster Leetonia Wisner M. P. Flattery College Avenue Laurens Seelye Fargo N D Katharine Mills Zanesville Horatio Brown Chicago Bloomington Campbell and Son Monte Vista Col Maude Victoria_ MacArthur Santa Fe New Mexico Yellowstone National Park Howard Harrold Mt. Eaton

Judgment in a Marriage Reform Lottery

A Pittsburg Dispatch quip questions a young woman's choice to reject a suitor who failed to provide the desired ring. The witty line suggests that marrying to reform a partner is a risky gamble with few prizes.

Pittsburg Dispatch

Doylestown Schools in Crisis Over Unsafe Building

Doylestown's schools face an urgent crisis as a new building is needed after state inspectors and local builders deemed the old structure unsafe. The board of education weighs options while classes reopen amid confusion. Smaller pupils occupy an old building, while larger grades use rooms in the town hall, even the kitchen, with hallways serving as classrooms.

Doylestown Board of Education

Orrville man pleads guilty to discharging firearms

Alec Evans of Orrville admitted discharging firearms within city limits after an incident Friday night described as a joke that spiraled into a town scare. He was fined $1 and court costs by the mayor on Saturday.

Alec Evans Orrville

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Ayer J.C Platt Atia Tcan Charles Brandt Iude- Eason Brandt Canton W.E. Weygandt West Salem Siot WP Snyder Stables Ohio Railways Muanefield Board of Deputy Superviors of Elections Arange David N Jacobs Eight Squares Chas Schad Overton Jacobs A E Stepfield Sarah Fetzer John N. Freed Mary Logue Prof. J. B. Eberly Donahue H. Boyd & Godkt James Donahue New Britain Conn Reid Bixler Pharmacy Boyd &Cotths Lloyd In Rleger College Hill Arthur EB. Davies Preparatory Wendeolla Charlotte Baughman Helen An Ileg Orrville S Schools OF Miles Longelli Hospital Wns Ail Swift Specific CO Atlanta, GA Co. Piuggisté Imer Kilmer Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y Ocerith Ene Lritz Nerd Olia Ued Liberty Street W. Funck Siomrs Ovot Harding & Co M. F. Kean Omee McClarran Legal Business Fund Newkirk Ofice—Jackson Block Public Square Arran Jones Jou c M'Clarram Charles Jones Jim Ene Wooster, Ohio Paylor & Taylor Ja Taylor Attorneye-atlaw Wice Piram B. Swartz Comeses Res Faber A B. Ei Cornet Public Saharester Ola Ak Doors R.H A. Hart EYE and Ear Downing Block Corney Beall Ave Bowmax New York Eye and Ear Institute Thomas A. Elder B.S. A Laubach &“Boyd’s Public Square Ohio Wessler H. A. Waite Kerr Street East Presbyterian Church Star Burdette S. Bontrager Frederick Abore Meath Jorn Balinee Penuress Inicely ‘Frappe Val Office Beresford Ces Armeul Eee
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