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Newspaper

The Wayne County Democrat

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1913

Page

3

Wooster Honors Prof Thorne With Vast Crowd and Civic Rally

Governor Cox and Prof. Thorne are celebrated in Wooster as crowds of about five thousand gather for a field day at the agricultural station. The speeches cover workmen compensation referendum, tax reform, and budget consolidation aimed at modernizing Ohio state government and promoting agricultural progress.

Charles E Thorne Wooster Ohio City of Progress Wobster Pat” Sandles Gov Cox Thorne Cincinnati Old Cox Agricultural Commission Warnes

Governor Cox Visits Wooster With Thorne In Applecreek Tour

The governor's party arrived by the 10 48 Pennsylvanian train at Applecreek and was greeted by about 206 people including Prof Thorne. Spectators thronged the station as seven autos carried the party to the American House Wooster for a notable dinner. Prof Thorne answered rapid questions on farming topics from alfalfa to wheat, highlighting his expertise while the governor observed the grand station grounds and large crowds.

S Teodh Leuness Grange Allen Riples Foote Board of Commerce Soum Washington West Trovse Senat Tebor General Assembly House Senate Foote Applecreek Pennsylvania Thorne Ohio Holts Wooster Prof. Thorne Cox Mr. Thorne

Immense Crowd Attends Wooster Experiment Station Event

A vast and diverse crowd gathered at the Wooster experiment station to honor Prof Thorne. Attendees arrived by bicycle, motorcycle, horse, foot, or decorated carriages, sharing picnics, games, and cheerful conversations in a scene of broad community appreciation.

Experiment Station Thorne Tom Mary Will Sarah Wooster

Band Delivers Another Successful Public Performance

The Board of Trade band presented a fine program with skilled players in a Friday afternoon concert. The series of performances adds to a tradition of local culture, drawing praise from attendees and highlighting the community’s support for live music.

Board of Trade Woodrow

Comedian Sandles Praises Gov Cox With Farmer Jokes

In a speech introducing Gov Cox, Put? Sandles shared humorous stories about the Ohio chief executive. He joked about farming knowhow and distinguishing smearkase from Dutch cheese while highlighting the governor as a strong husbandman with many good traits.

Gov. Cox Sandles Ohio

Presentation of Walking Stick to Director Thorne

The Wayne Building & Loan board presented Director Thorne with a folded head walking stick at Thursday's meeting. JF Sanborn, secretary, delivered a fitting speech praising Thorne's mini successes and friendly relations, wishing health and happiness. Thorne was surprised and grateful for the gesture.

Contreal Wayne Building & Loan Company Pharmae JF Sanborn Dade Sanborn Tihorne

Fourth annual Yankeetown school reunion held June 14

Large crowd attendance at Yankeetown for the fourth annual school reunion with a Friday evening lecture and festival. Ralph Heffelfinger opened the evening, JOM Wolf of Jeromesville spoke on Practical Education, followed by Clarence Baker’s address Give Us Men. Jeromesville band performed both days and provided music for the opening program.

Yankeetown Ralph Heffelfinger Braden Orchestra Ann Jom Wolf Jeromesville Clarence Baker

Complications of Woman's Ills in Athens Texas

A testimonial endorses Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for long standing female illnesses. Mrs Saran R Whatley reports improvement and younger appearance after use, noting widespread trust and 30 years of reported benefits with confidential, female-led guidance from the Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.

Athens Texas Lydia FE. Pinkham Saran R. Whatley Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Lynn Mass

Our Boys and Girls How to Treat Them speech at Ashland

Rev CoC Stater presided as band selections opened an event ending with a May-pole drill and races. John A McDowell spoke on child growth, religious training, and hard knocks, urging high school education and moral development for boys and girls. Prize winners included Sherman Heckman, Ora Karcher, Harley Shank, Paul Batdorf, Dave Ober, and Walter Lybarger. Refreshments and social time followed with officers elected for the next year.

Coc John A McDowell Publichools Ashland McDowell Washington Dxon Mrs Lawrence Wooster Tuovard Dash Sherman Heckman Ora Karcher Harley Shank Paul Batdorf Paul Bats Isaac Batdorf Toro Garn Arafafunt Ray Oberhaltzer Carson Loudonvilley EO Baker Richwood

Weimer and others visit relatives in Georgetown

Sunday visits fill the area as Rev. and Mrs F B Weimer spend time with grandson O W Rike and family. Fred Karsh stays with son Cleveland Karsh in Fredericksburg. George Culler and daughter Ethel join East Union township picnic guests.

Georgetown F B Weimer O W Rike Fred Karsh Cleveland Karsh Fredericksburg George Culler Ethel East Union Township Fred Ramseyer Friend John Weckesser Canal Fulton Margaret Karsh Melissa Berg John Rohrer Rittman William F. Winkler Oder Teo Frédéri S W Hania i Sriteeas

Entertained Family Guests at Orrville Home on Sunday

The text notes daughter Melissa Spent with friends in Wooster and Mr and Mrs Isaac Horst Mittai Airs. J Griffith, and son Ee Howard with Miss Naoma FUE x Orrville were hosted at their family home Sunday.

Melissa Rey Wooster Isaac Horst Mittai J. &.Grifith Ee Howard Naoma Fue Orrville

Local Social Notes From South Sterling and Nearby Areas

June 46 South Sterling shows Mr i Pires and George Caskey visiting Orrville. Cal Meyers hosts cabbage work with John Patterson. Mrs Cella Zergier, Mrs Mary Meyer and Maud stay in Wooster. Miss Fanny Graber returns from Wooster school. Edward Perrenod Gust Glet visit Cleveland. Dan Graber hosts at his home with many neighbors including Meyers, Berkey, Conrad, Speicker, and Letchty. Several families spend Sunday with John Graber in Canton.

South_Sterling I Pires George Caskey Orrville John Carnbage Calvin Meyers Cella Zergier Wooster Mary Meyer Maud Fanny Graber Edward Perrenod Gust Glet Clevel Land Dan Graber Ie Missescae Jennie Meyers Cora Lemma Berkley Rogella Nettie Conrad Mary Rameseyer Delta Speicker Edith Hostetler Emma Greaser Fanny Conrad Elizabeth Letchty Messrs Chauncey Ward Rameyer Roy Speicker Grov Er Berkey Amon Conrad Orie Letchty Emanuel Meyer Alvin Schrock Samuel Schleneger Ella John Graber and Family Canton

Congress Notes On Local Church Activities And Visits

Congress reports from June 16 mention well attended children's exercises at the M F B church. It notes visits by Mr and Mrs Price and Mrs Barth of Ashland, and social hosting by Mrs Brown and daughter from Dayton. A W Mower, Bert and Roas, and Will Hawk of Wooster planned a Indiana trip. Mother Blue’s illness is mentioned, with family helpers at Harry Martin’s home. John Mowrer visited Wooster to see John Howman, who remains very ill. Hanford's Balsam is referenced.

Congress M. FB Price Barth Ashland J F Simon Harry Martin John Mowrer Wooster John Howman St: Thes

Banquet Honors Prof. Thorne for 25th Anniversary Directorship

Over three hundred guests gathered at the armory Friday for a three course dinner in honor of Prof. Thorne marking his 25th anniversary as director of the experiment station. Alva Agee of New Jersey agricultural college acted as toastmaster, with a dozen prominent figures delivering toasts. The event featured a green and red deco rations, Frank's Orchestra, and a closing speech from Thorne expressing thanks for the honor.

Armory Thorne Experiment Station John Johnston Alva. Agee New Jersey Agricultural College Frank

Beautifying Property Is Civic Duty in Town View

The Ohio State Journal argues property owners should invest in curb appeal, pavements and lawns to benefit neighbors and the community. It says rent isn't the sole motive and urges selfless effort to keep streets attractive and unragged despite not gaining direct rent.

Ohio State Journal

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