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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1908
Page
5
Collectors of funds reported success as the university’s half million endowment was finally reached after a year of effort. By Monday and Tuesday donations surged, Irwin of Pittsburg contributed 10000, and total giving from across the country completed the tally, triggering rejoicing on College Hill.
George Feightner Sr died Monday at his East Henry Street home after a week of illness from multiple causes. He was 71 years, 4 months, and 24 days old and native to the county. The funeral from the home Wednesday at 1:30 PM, burial in Wooster Cemetery. Survived by eight relatives including Edward, George W., John, James Feight, Charles Feightner of Mansfield, and Mrs Willis Arnold of Canaan township. He spent much of his life as a carriage blacksmith and worked in Canton recently while keeping a Wooster home. A longtime member of Rising Star lodge and active in church affairs.
Telegram from Beatrice announces Albert Thomen 49, died there after long stomach and kidney illness. He formerly lived in Wooster, spent years in Chicago, later married in Beatrice and ran a hide and tallow business with a partner who died four months ago. He survived by Mrs. Thomen and two sons, and his mother Mrs. Ernest Thomen of Wooster. Edward Thomen and Mrs. Thomen left to attend the funeral.
The Church of God Sunday school elected officers on March 26 for one year. Superintendent L E Runkle. Assistant superintendent Wellington Matz. Secretary Gladys Correll. Assistant secretary Mary Greist. Treasurer Mattie Winebrenner.
The annual election of officers of the Cemetery association will occur Tuesday evening at the School hall with a general turnout urged. Presbyterian Ladies' Auxiliary will be entertained by Hattie Bowman and a daughter. Mrs. Ransower of Lorain visits her mother Mrs. Riter. Stouffer of Akron on short vacation. Wiles of Orestine at home. Fra Geo Taceeeesine family attend funeral at Smithville. Samuel Steele and family of Leroy attended the funeral in Canaan. Milton township residents on vacation at home. Florence Whorsetler, R. B. Snell and G. Wilea of Wooster University also home on vacation.
Discussion followed a meeting of the Democratic executive committee after candidates Vanover and Wertz were defeated. Wertz was kept off the committee to avoid ticket split, though friends indicate Wertz and allies may secure the chair later.
Uncalled letters advertised in the Wooster post office include John Alenanagh Ed Brown James Bnuffemyer Noah F Clark Wm Gook GA Dorama Wm Donley Koochan Ferenc Frank Reed Mr Smiley Roy WS yeow sa Fred Fishorn O E Kaslon rank essner Wm Snyder and others March 80Gentlemen
March notices show residents visiting relatives, weekend guests, and church events. Names include McKee Barnhart Hand Sidle Diehl Fahr Wice Swinehart Peters Lance Houser Heckman Snader and Elson with trips to Ashland and Wooster.
Democratic primary results across the county show Vanover heavily scratched in the state senate race. Other races named include Weygandt for common pleas judge, Zaring for auditor, Knepp for county surveyor, and Plasterer for commissioner with multiple nominees and margins listed. A county committee meeting followed, selecting Victor Patterson as chairman amid debate over committee size and candidate support.
Fragmentary notes show Wade Derbie Milton and C R Shondelz Jon among Chippewas names, with East Union and Wear as Mowery referenced. A committee effort failed as members debated warrants and a final vote cut the initiative. Hon. E S Wartz was named as a replacement.
Jonas Flickinger of this city died near Smithville while visiting his mother Mrs Zimmerman. He had been in declining health in winter and fell seriously ill last Thursday. Death was due to heart trouble. He is survived by his wife Mrs Flickinger and one daughter Mrs Danay Miller of Barberton. Funeral will be held Wednesday from the Zimmerman home.
March 41 items list local people with ailments travel to visit friends and family. John Abler, 81, confined to bed for days. Flora Saydere of Polk travels to visit. Prats caveuasty Wel wid three sons, near West Salam. Aaron Obler and family in Dutch. Maggie Williams, Mrs. Wart ecker, near Cedar Walton. Mrs. Tom Campbell went to Kaneas Reed is in danger.
A sale advertised by AR and J W Walter and Silver and Silas Troxel features cows and heifers bred to Lambert Bull Exile or Saren. The event opens at 1 o clock with a range of animals, some fresh with calves, and terms to be announced. Distance buyers can arrange stock hold until Monday.
Notice to assessors elected in Wayne County Ohio. The meeting for consultation and to receive instructions and blanks to be held at the county auditor's office in Wooster on Saturday April 11 1908 at 10 oclock a m. Every duly elected assessor must be present and bring his certificate of election from the township clerk if not already filed with the county auditor. County Auditor.
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