30 Sep 1908
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1908
Page
1
Wooster players starred in two major league games on Saturday Irve Wilhelm pitched against the Chicago World's champions at Brooklyn before 15000 fans allowing five hits and six assists. Pre Billiard for New York pitched five innings in Chicago allowing four hits with six bases on balls and one assist. Experts foresee Billiard’s rise to a strong big league record once he settles in and stops being nerves.
Joseph Gallagher independent candidate for Probate Judge has petitions on file. He will submit his candidacy in regular form and run advertisements this week across the county. Rumors of withdrawal are denied he asserts his right to seek nomination just as any party candidate would.
Injured Mac Doleg Well Frank Gallagher, the young man who was so badly injured by falling ing, is doing as well as could be expected, and will doubtless recover fully.
A note from Lesle Jolliff thanks many friends for contributing toward a piano and expresses heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for the generous gift inviting all to share in the gesture.
A local pastor from the Pittsburg Episcopal diocese is expected to deliver a trial sermon next Sunday. The event signals ongoing consideration of his fitness for a church role and will proceed at the usual parish venue.
In Wayne county court Judge S B Eason heard the divorce petition of Arthur L Stowell and Cora S Stowell with cruelty and neglect alleged. Mrs Stowell of Indianapolis filed a cross petition for decree on cruelty and adultery as witnesses were delayed by a proposed settlement and continuance requests.
Veteran minstrel Hi Henry, known to Wooster audiences, lies in Horseshoe Bend Iowa in critical condition after a stroke last Monday. His condition worsened steadily. doctors say recovery is unlikely.
People waiting for Nthographs of Taft or Harris are asked to call at the Republican Headquarters for collection or inquiries. The brief notice directs supporters to visit for completion or pickup of the items.
A large enthusiastic group gathered Monday at Republican headquarters to form a Worcester club. Max Bloomberg led sessions, a leadership slate was elected, and committees were named to draft by laws and organize programs. Members listed include Barnard, Lautenschlager, Funk, Wil er, Kauffman, McClarran, Shupe, Amster, and Bloomber g. The club plans open meetings seven evenings weekly and aims to grow rapidly.
Noted woman Viola D Romans will visit Burbank on Sabbath eve en route to Akron for the state convention. She is expected to address the county local option question. Mrs Welser and Belva Overs headed to Cleveland for fall millinery purchases. Local baseball game played on school grounds ended with Loal and Burbank scoring.
The Court of Common Pleas heard a probate matter involving Jennie C Smith estate against guardian J Frank Smith. The sister objects to the guardian’s account citing death by bowel obstruction, not excesses, with medical affidavits. Hearing adjourned to October due to a key missing witness.
The Whyne County Sunday School Convention will convene at United Brethren Church in Sterling on October 7 and 8. F. Green of Wooster will direct music, and a full program includes devotional talks, teacher training, home department and adult movement sessions, and Jubilee services led by Rev. F. Cromer.
Mrs. Tressie Nelson of 600 North 6th Ave Nashville Tennessee writes that Peruna relieved her debility backache and headache after five years of illness. She says she did not know what a perfectly well day felt like and hopes others reading her testimony will benefit.
Anarchic testimonial style letters describe relief from backache headaches and long term ailments after taking Peruna prescribed by Dr Harte Hartman. Readers claim dramatic improvements, better looks and vitality, urging others to try the remedy despite skeptical views and medical cautions.
A young man, fresh from a Pennsylvania tower, recalls answering a personal ad and meeting a Wooster woman he believed was nineteen. He discovered she was thirty five, now plans to reveal her name and return to Indiana after a hurtful deceit. The tale depicts a misguided romance born from an agency ad.
Cleveland topped Philadelphia 5 to 4 in the first ball game at Cleveland on Tuesday. Detroit beat Washington 4 to 1 in the same day’s action.
A fragment from a historic notice notes milk prices, stating that the price will be advanced from six to seven cents, with the previous six cents already familiar to all consumers. The language reflects a brief market update from the period.
The Matching Stair farm in Plain township was sold. Mr Ino Ewing of Wadsworth represented the Landes Real Estate Agency. Samuel Keefer weds Miss May Apear in Newark New Jersey. The Epworth League of the Brethrenist church plans a social in the church parlors Thursday evening.
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