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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1908
Page
7
Smithville reports a sudden cold snap after a warm spell with 22 degrees on Monday morning. Straw data shocked and coats resuscitated. minor garden damage only. Mr Bixler, representing The Republican, visited on Thursday as the town notes its loyal subscribers and a Reverend Aggy is mentioned in local items.
Market wire reports show Wheat May at 87 1/2 cents with other grain futures listed. Butter at 24 cents per pound eggs 12 1/2 dozen, chickens 10 cents per pound, potatoes 1b per tub. Grain prices include Wheat 98 cents, flour $5 to $6.50 per barrel, rye 50 cents, corn 6 1/2 cents, timothy seed 2 dollars, clover seed 8 to 9.50, wool prices 27 to 58 cents.
East Buffalo and Pittsburg markets show cattle and hogs priced by class, with steers and cows listed at various values, plus sheep and lambs ranges. Cites Chicago and Cincinnati as reference points. notes price spreads and trading activity amid a slate of local notices and personal news items, including births and social visits.
An advertisement touts American Family Paints in small packs for easy use on chairs tables boxes and other items. It highlights fifteen colors at 10 cents each and Namola finish at 14 5 cents a box for furniture and floors. Liquid Veneer costs 23 cents per bottle to brighten piano and furniture.
Judge B Eason on Tuesday granted Theodore Trautman of Wooster a divorce from Mrs Elizabeth Trautman on the grounds of gross neglect of duty. Trautman was awarded custody of their minor child Harl, presently at the Wayne County Children's Home, but supported by the father.
March notices recount funerals, illness, and social visits in the village with names like Harrison, Stocker, Richards, and Lytle. many residents travel to Wooster, Orrville, and Cleveland. Local services led by Rev. Critz, and family ties through the Peters, Barnes, and Warner households mark the week.
Friends report W E Weygandt likely to secure the common pleas judge nomination after favorable county visits. F M Vanover claims strong chances for the senatorial nomination, backed by county delegation support and expected assistance from another county.
Fragmentary newspaper ad urges readers to bring a coupon valid on April 2 3 or 4 to receive a buggy whip fret. Coupons issued only through the paper. Invitation to attend Advertising and Sales days at Wouster Hardware with promises of merchandise.
Dr A C Knestrick bought the J L Forman residence on North Buckeye street and Dr H D Braden acquired the Baah property next door south. Both sales were handled by TL Flattery.
Henry Snyder, a prominent grocer and lodge official, has vanished from Ashland after leaving the city for Clare and Cleveland. Letters from Snyder have reached friends, but their contents are unknown. Snyder, once co owner of Kagey and Snyder, is a Briggs general of the Eighth Regiment and a grand staffwarden candidate. A receivership proceeding was filed for Snyder.
The county commissioners approved payments including Otto Tidbatt and Parry for $50, Murry for $271, auditor's fee fund, Dayton HB and B. Gon for $20, Wayne County Democrat printing $8, H. Boyd Co supplies $188, Smith & Son for ceiling and supply $7, Noah Amustiz ditch work $25, Michian Oil & Gas Co county gas $48.20, Bryson postage $3, tax maps by Henry M. Bueno $30, Mohican Oil & Gas Co building gas $92.85, and Trosteea of Congress Township road work $60.
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