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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1908
Page
8
Local men organize to present a tax amendment to county voters before the election. The Cleveland Chamber of Commerce plans to align actions with this effort, and Thursday committees are appointed to advance the campaign in Cleveland.
Thenstalp organization backs the movement and the Chamt- Commerce plans county formations. Amendments aim to classify subjects of taxation for fair returns, allow a two thirds vote to override a governor veto, and set the general assembly convening date as the first Monday in January after election. Businessmen press taxation changes as voters lack education on the proposal.
The Baston Globe notes harsher conditions with thicker nutshells fatter ducks and larger squirrel hoards signaling a tough winter return to town earlier than expected. The local forecast implies a severe season ahead for residents and wildlife alike.
George S Schmutz 69 a well known job printer and former Civil War veteran died suddenly Friday morning of heart disease after a Thursday illness. He survived by his wife and son Elmer and is remembered for his service in Co 1 102d Regt OVI and as secretary and historian of the regimental association. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p m Sunday under Given Post GAR with burial in Wooster cemetery.
The Johnsons held their ninth annual reunion at M. W. Showalter’s home on Saturday September 19 with relatives arriving by trolley and other conveyances. About 75 dined at noon under a tent, then a program featured prayers readings music and remarks by Rev Littell James Johnson and Edna Johnson among others. Officers for the next year were elected with James Johnson as president and Edna Johnson as secretary. Host and hostess were praised for hospitality and the day closed with songs and social games.
Captain R E Eddy reports New York trial of thugs linked to an assault on a citizen. Principal received four year sentence. Disappearance now unlikely tied to vendetta. Blaine Eddy travels to Chicago seeking $1,100 rumoured to be Ralph’s. Banks deny finding the money. inquiry continues with Building and Loan association as a possibility.
The circuit court finished decisions late Thursday afternoon with Judges Craine Donahue and Taggart active before their departures. Reversals and remands occurred in several cases including Cleveland and South Western Traction Co. v Harvey Mowrer and J S McCoy v Henry D Snyder, both sent for new trials. Dower award in Susan Kauffman v Heckman upheld. Beall avenue house case John Freed v Mary Log postponed to the next term.
More than 150 university students joined a Shaw meeting feature. They gathered at College Avenue foot, marched downtown led by the band, responding to the Buc hte! game with loud yells and college spirit.
In Blackwell village Somersetshire England the old wedding custom known as the wedding rope is revived. The couple cross the road after the church ceremony, creating a traditional tolling scene reflecting local folklore and village rites.
A large gathering marked the twenty fifth wedding anniversary of Dr and Mrs Chalmers Martin at their Wooster residence. Friends from the University Faculty and Board of Trustees, Westminster church clergy, women’s clubs, the Country Club, missionaries, and neighbors attended with gifts including a Faculty purse and trustees’ silver. Refreshments were served with Mrs Douglas and Mrs Gable assisting.
Ptomain poisoning struck Charles Suttles and fellow threshers while working for P. J. Baumgardner near Burton City. After a meal, all the men grew ill and the barn was abandoned. Dr Blankenhorn diagnosed ptomalina poisoning from meat bought Saturday, affecting Baumgardner family and others including Lew Kauffman and Ora Capperie Hs.
Chicago Journal reports on gunfire and psychological effects of battlefield noise. It notes observers track a bullet’s path with smoke from inflammable ammunition to adjust aim for subsequent shots. The piece discusses quiet moments vs thunder and the morale impact on trenches.
P J Daly of Chicago shares a testimonial for Electric Bitters as a tonic to strengthen the elderly mother. He claims quick relief from stomach liver and kidney issues and notes marked gain in flesh with steady improvement. Sold under guarantee at S H Boyd & Co. drug store for 50 cents.
An Ely’s Liquid Cream Balm nasal spray variant is advertised as a non drug remedy for nasal catarrh. The product mirrors the familiar Pain allaying Cream Balm, claims to be soothing and safe with no cocaine. Sold by Ely Ponti at 56 Warren Street New York with a spraying tube option.
An old advertisement promises immediate asthma relief and a potential cure when taken promptly. It name drops Foley's Honey and Tarafforda with endorsements from modern pharmacy and Bixler’s M Pharmacy, urging readers to test a restorative using euphoric marketing language.
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