03 Apr 1907
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1907
Page
1
Cinch listing shows fabric prices across materials including Panama-Blue at 4 inch samples Bla tat de 85c and yard prices 1.00 to 1.50. Rain coat materials 0.75 to 2.25 per yard. Cream and white wool dress goods 0.25 to 1.50. Black wool dress goods 0.40 to 2.25. 45 inch Mohair in blue brown red black at 0.33 per yard.
Washington April report notes Canada and the United States reached a tentative agreement to modify the existing postal convention governing second class matter. The change would allow offsets of 1 cent per four ounces for newspapers and periodicals mailed across the border, with prepayment by stamps. Additionally, Captain Edward Macklin testified on April 2 about his court martial and the Fort Reno incident, while Major Harvey W. Salmon was sentenced to three years for banking failures in Clinton area.
Crown Prince Frederick-Willism and the crown princess narrowly escaped trouble while driving home a dog cart from a visit to Prince Hitel-Frederick. The horse bolted when frightened by an automobile, causing a dangerous incident.
The column cites various political and social musings with playful misprints and noted figures. Mentions include Taft, Rockefeller, Elihu Root, James J. Hill, and Mrs Clementius Smith. It references costs, politics, and winter conditions across several cities.
Auction notice for a horse sale to be held Saturday April 6 at Stables on North Street in Wooster. Ms Hunt advertises two caseloads of borest at her stable and notes sale details for the event timetable.
Circuit Court Judges Taggart and Winch affirmed the common pleas ruling in Canton. Cornelius was found guilty of first degree murder and sentenced to die on April 26. A stay of execution is possible, with execution by electric chair planned at the penitentiary, pending further action by the supreme court.
April 1 pranks circulated across the town with high school students and public schools joining in. Telephone operators aided many tricks while residents moved about town with home changes easing strain on neighbors. Easter cemetery visits brought flowers despite cold winds and springtime remembrance. A Bloomington incident recalls a speedy trip to the Imgard home with April fool greetings.
Ot one Dalton doings reports Darton Aprie with the post office expanding to double its size. Postmaster Jameson and assistants handle much business for the town. Various local events include funerals, church activities, visits, and a dangerous owl encounter at a meat market and a shop incident ending in the owl’s death.
The Country Club held a Monday evening meeting at the Mohican Oil and Gas Co office with many members present. Vice President Johnson Sweeny presided in president George J Schwartz absence. treasurer W S Bryson and secretary Eugene Carlin reported finances in excellent shape. Ground improvements were discussed and a board of trustees was chosen: George J Schwartz Alvin Rich Dr Ghalmeras Martin S H Dawson Johnson Sweeny W G Whitaker V D Foes Charles E Bair and O HL Larwill.
The report describes vast flood conditions along the waterfront with high waves dashing over sea walls in a city by the harbor, many streets submerged, and residents rescued from one story homes. It also notes farm damage with peaches, plums, cherries, and early strawberries harmed, plus a string of local incidents including a fatal wage dispute stabbing in Fergus Falls and strikes in San Francisco.
A petition filed Monday by attorney A. Metz seeks judgment against Clement Mellinger. The action requests payment of money owed and outlines the court move as the next step in the civil matter.
A letter from E. H. Harriman alleges President Roosevelt asked him in 194 to raise a quarter million for Republican campaign funds. The White House stated the Harriman claim is a deliberate and wilful injustice and should be described with a harsher term, calling it untrue and inflammatory.
Social notes report 82 new members to be added at the W. O. T. U. meeting Wednesday at 2 30 P M in the Baptist church. The topic will be Scientific Temperance Instruction. Ed Schultz and Miss Stella Hoyer of Shreve wed in Wooster Monday. Ida V. Goerdon of Fredericksburg to W Stanley Smith wed in Canton with Rev P B Welshimer officiating. The Monday club at Mrs George Schwartz’s North Market Street home featured a lunch and papers on Cometic Science and Marcus Whitman and Important Inventions of the Century.
A chilly Tuesday morning with temperatures near zero in many areas and raw wintry air. Observers note the cold snap may be easing, bringing hopes for a more seasonal spell though remains cool overall.
A large ice house at Udell's lake was destroyed by fire Monday night. Investigators suspect sparks from passing locomotives started the blaze, leaving the structure a total loss.
Smithville April notes recount a belated March thaw into April with variable weather and a stream of local visits. Mentions include John Brant and Chester, John Bishop north of Wilsonster, visits by Rev Wm Judd and J W Bricker, Easter plans, a Lutheran market supper, and a Point Breeze chautauga lineup.
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