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Newspaper
The Wayne County Democrat
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1913
Page
2
Official Democratic Party organ for Wooster and Wayne County published by Wayne County Publishing. Entered as second class matter July at the Wooster post office under the act of March 3 1879.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer editorial extols Memorial Day as a time to honor Union soldiers and remember sacrifices, noting veterans and their wreaths at resting places as the years pass. It also includes brief, unrelated clipped items and quotes from other papers.
The trial centered on whether an article alleging Theodore Roosevelt drank excessively harmed his reputation. Defense and prosecution questioned witnesses like Galleed, O Loughlin, and Newberry about Roosevelt’s conduct, with testimonies stating he rarely drank and stayed temperate at official events.
An obituary notice commemorates Xt, detailing a life marked by service and community ties. Family and friends share recollections, calling Xt dearly loved, admired, and remembered with warmth and gratitude. Services are noted, with a brief tribute to enduring memories and condolences.
Gertrude Isabelle Shilling was born Nusgast Lied and died Maas 25. She lived in Burbank with parents Teese Roo Shilung and wife, and three loving brothers. Many friends remember her talent and kindness. The family expresses faith, saying she rests in Jesus until the meeting in a land where partings come no more.
Anna Eyman Albright died May 27 1913 at age 51 after long illness. Survived by husband William Ho Albright two sons five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was a Lutheran church member. Funeral services at home Thursday at 3 15 pm.
Dr Maverick criticizes American students who waste time and money abroad focusing on odd specialties. He cites a future eye specialist who studied eyeball diseases three hours weekly and billiard ball quirks six hours daily.
The Chester township Sunday School Association holds its semi annual convention at Emanuel Reformed Church on Saturday May 31 1913. The program runs from 1 30 PM with devotional led by Rev J C Paul Long committee appointments 1 45 PM talks on improving Sunday School work led by Rev J Davidson and Miss Grace Nettre, evening session at 7 30 with evangelist G D W Lewis and music by quartette from Ashland Ohio, officers include J O Glasgow president Amos Ritter vice president and G M Rowen treasurer.
Dr Platt will be at the Archer House Friday to offer eye examinations and appointments to prevent wattug d wilt concerns.
Joint Wayne Holmes county board debated the Killbuck ditch with Holmes County opposing amid landowner hostility. The Guthrie law enables the Wayne County project to proceed despite Holmes County stance, with a civil engineer and court appeals if needed. Landowners in Wayne County celebrate potential drainage benefiting thousands of acres and expect two years for completion.
A newspaper notice invites wives and mothers to try ORRINE for drink excess with a money-back guarantee if no results. The home treatment is simple, private, and affordable at one dollar per box, with No. 4 powder and No. 2 pill forms offered by Proctor & O'Halr at 124 East Liberty Street.
The funeral, held Wednesday from the residence near Wooster, drew many friends and relatives. Rev. Gard ner of Applecreek officiated with assistance from Rev. McConnell, reflecting a well attended service in Wayne County. Government notices and local ads appear in the issue, including legal language and medical testimonials mixed within the page.
Hog receipts 2 000 head with good demand and steady trade. Pigs and lights 8 85. heavy hogs 8 50 to 8 60. calves 200 head with best at 10 50. top lambs 7 50. Sheep and lambs eight cars. demand moderate. light stock moved. heavy sheep weak.
ISLEDO May 29 Wheat cash 1.09 May 1.09 July 0.92 3 8 Sept 0.92 1 4 Dec 0.94 1 2 Corn cash 61 1 2 May 61 1 2 July 0.693 8 Sept 0.60 1 4 Oats cash 0.42 May 0.42 July 0.40 3 4 Sept 0.39 3 4 Clover seed cash 12.50 Oct 7.85 Dec 7.82 1 2 Rye No 2 0.64 Alsike Oct 9.02 1 25 Dec 9 0 1 2 Timothy May 2 Sept 2.12 1 2 Aug 2.25
Market notes show spring lamp choices and grain prices. Dealers quote steers at 4.60 to 7.75, wheat 1.00, corn varying, oats 2.00, and seed prices for clover and timothy among others. Buyers and sellers report multiple price points and commodity terms typical of regional markets.
Local buyers quote rates for hay and straw including timothy and No 1 mixed at about 8.00 per ton. Prices for straw run 6 to 8 per ton. Poultry prices show live turkeys, ducks, geese, spring chickens and roosters with varied per pound figures. Grocers list purchases of potatoes apples lard beans and other staples at stated prices.
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