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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1908

Page

5

Republican congressional convention set for May in Seventeenth District

Judge M L Smyser and Dr H B Bertolette represented Wayne county at a compressional conference in Coshocton. The Seventeenth District Republican convention will meet Friday May 15 at 2 30 p m to choose a presidential elector two delegates and two alternates and a member of congress with delegates instructed to vote for Taft and noaker Taft contest planned.

M. L. Smyser H. B. Bertolette Wayne County Coshocttons Seventeenth Cashocton Wayne Licking Tuscarawas Holmes Congress Taft

Marriage License Notice for Wooster and Shreve Couples

Marriage license filed for Wooster resident Wo. A. Myers and Shreve resident Viola Saunders. Also listed are Harry Clifee and Hazel Saunders of Shreya, plus Edward Lauver and Amanda Bentz of Mt. Saton.

Wo. A. Myers Wooster Viola Saunders Shreve Harry Clifee Hazel Saunders Shreya Edward Lauver Amanda Bentz Mt. Saton

Wayne County Property Transfers Across Townships

A long list of land transfers in Wayne County shows numerous deeds from Mary Petit, John Bates, Simon Lehman, and others to various buyers in Chippewa, Milton, Plain, Greene, Paint, Congress, Chester, and Union townships. Values range from 400 to 6,400 dollars, with properties including acres, lots, and estates in Orrville, Shreve, and East Union. A local drugstore advert promotes Dr Switts Carbolized Witch Hazel Balm.

Mary. .Petit Elizabeth Ott Chippewa Township Wm. A. James J. C. James Wonsip Goffsib Brodbeck J AV. Shafer Milton Township Miller Centervicks Cttchfield Walter Morris Penterville St John Bates A. Scholdorf Henry Streat Billman Amanda B Wolegamot Wayne Township Mary Petit Simon I. Lehman Reuven Waven Township Wmn Swartz G. W Correll Orrville Jhon Morris Alvin Morris A. 0. Hetzer L. O. Carr Greene Township Whitmore B. D. Snyder Canaan M. E. Weaver J. C. Weaver Congress Township J. H. Kolm G. W. Grosjean Paint Township J. P. Imhof C. F. Shutt Chester Hy Jeandervein Mt. Eaton Rena—Sannier Henry Gerber Elizabeth Miyera Chas L. Gorshey Randebaugh Mary EH Shilling West Yalem Mary D. F. Shilling H.C. Randebaugh West Salszi Franklin A. Welker Effle Lee Griner B. Norris Smithville August Gofinet Enos Beery

Strike tale not correct on road wage cut report

Report circulated Monday that Baltimore and Ohio section men on the Wooster Lodi and Akron lines struck to demand a wage of 1.09 a day. Rhoades Wooster agent denied a strike and said men worked as usual though crews were reduced near Wooster. Actual pay was 1.38 daily, origin of the strike rumor unclear.

Strees Baltimore ‘& Ohio Wooster Lodi Chicego Jntation Akron Huetoh. Rhoades Worcster Rhoades Republican

Wooster Post Office Receipts Rise Amid Industrial Upturn

The Wooster office reports rising revenue with January to March receipts totaling 35088.51 and expenditures for clerks and delivery at 1260 and 3. The year ending June 30 shows a $2300 increase over the prior year, the largest rise on record. nine months into the year show about a 1200 gain over last year.

Wooster

Paid Bills From County Officials in Historic Ledger

A county ledger lists recent payments to multiple officials and vendors. Items include W D Rosier three months service for nemens forty dollars, Barrett Bros supplies fourteen dollars, Dr W Derr veterinary eight dollars, auditor and sheriff funds totaling several dollars, indexing by Albert Saurer seventy one fifty, Wooster Electric light for court house and jail thirty nine and twenty cents, and circuit court stenographer Lusita Cartin four dollars, among others.

W. D. Rosier Nemens Barrett Hispiaeretk Barratt Bros Dr. W. Derr Jos, Sullivan Barber Ing Personers C.B. F. Miller C. OD. Smith Ruggles Gale Co Sol Levers Wayne,Co. Democrat Co Lusita M. Cartin

Apple Gree community notes and obituaries from Apple Creek

April 7 reports visitors and local moves in Apple Creek including Lizie Deneke of Akron visiting Dr and Mrs Jameson and Moore family, Miss Hate McWlie returning to university, Perry Badger moving to Wooster, Clark Bryan returning from London and Columbus, and Lechat Bros opening a cement factory. Ada Reinhardt praised for heroism guiding a fast horse. A. D. Eyman funeral attended by Canton and Columbus funeral representatives. Large gathering paid respects. pastor Rev S J Flohr quoted 2 Timothy 4 6 8. Services planned through Passion week with Rev Jobe rton and Rev Wood assisting.

Lizie‘Deneke Akron Apple Creek J. KR. Jameson Delago’ Moore E. Burchfield Miss Hate Mc Wleie Perry Badger Wooster Y Clark Bryan London E. C Milfer Canton A. D Eyean Columbus Coffin Co. Itn A. D. Eyman Funersl Crosman Columbus Apple Anderwater J. T. Flohr Sam Joberton Wood Hlokrs Flobr Bervices Reformed Church Christ

Wayne County Sunday Yoho association holds sem-annual Bible Institute

The Wayne County Sunday Yoho association begins Tuesday afternoon at the Shreve Methodist Church with a full program including devotional talks by Rev. Leonard Twinkin and Rev. J. F. Flabr, reports from Clinton township officers Miss Emma Roth and Miss Mabel Oldroyd, and discussions led by Rev. Johnston and Rev. Niellenberger. Other sessions cover topics on Sunday School attendance and keeping children in the church, with educators including Prof. M A Heavlevs and Prof. Montius. Further information available from President C. A. Maple Brecksville Ohio Vice President E. D. Hartman Wooster Secretary Miss M Eately de Welty Wooster.

Wayne County Shreve Leonard Twinkin Clinton Township Emma Roth Shreve Mabel Oldroyd Shroza Harry Palmer Wooster Niellenberger J. F. P. Flabr Applecreek F. Cramer Mw. OA Heavlevs Columbus C. A. Maple Brecksville Ohio E. D. Hartman Woon Mias_M

Converted Cowboy Captain Hayes Targeted by Salvation Army

Mr and Mrs A J Shankin of this city summoned to Columbus to testify against Captain Hayes a Salvation Army leader known as a converted cowboy and rough rider. Hayes claimed conversion while facing accusations of financial impropriety and improper conduct, with police warnings and wartime money solicitation scrutiny, as the army seeks to build a case.

A-J Shankin Columbus Captain Hayas Salvation Army Wooster Capitan Hayas Woosteta Whetis-Keesn American Salvation Army Hayes Clumboa Rough Riders

McCoy and Taggart to be commissioned adjutant and quartermaster of Major Gexlach battalion

Sergeant Major Grover McCoy and Sergeant Milton Taggart of Company D passed successor examinations at Columbus and will be commissioned as adjutant and quartermaster of Major Gexlach's battalion of the Bright regiment. Former Adjutant C. A. Solich of Wadsworth had been appointed battalion surgeon.

Grover McCoy Milton Taggart Co. D Columbus Gexlach O. N G C. A. Solich Wadsworth

Arrangements Not Completed for St. James Church Pastor

Arrangements for Rev. Symons, a graduate of Kenyan colleges, to become pastor of St. James Episcopal Church have not been completed and will likely wait until his return from Europe in a few weeks. If concluded as anticipated, he will lead the Worcester church within about a week.

Symons St. James’ Episcopal Church Europe Wooster-church-in Abottriz-Weekse

Finley Strock Dies at 58 Near Millbrook

Finley Strock aged 58, a well known farmer near Millbrook, died Saturday from complications described as phralyals. Survived by Mrs. Strock and four children. Funeral Tuesday with interment in Wooster.

Finlay Strock Millbrook

Fire Doused Despite Saturday Blaze at Market Street

Fire department was summoned at 6:45 p m Saturday by John McSweeney of North Market Street. Crews contained the blaze using extinguishers. damage was limited as the fire appeared sparked by a chimney, with shingles and tiles affected and the incident described as a minor scare for local residents.

John McSweeney Market Street Tha’ Jones

Pastor Heron Declines After unanimous Call Vote

In a Sunday congregational meeting after morning service in Oaklog, Rev. Dr. Heron was elected pastor by ballot 124 yes 15 no 4 blanks. Salary set at 1700 dollars monthly with manse use and August vacation. Heron, not seeking the post, stated he would accept only a unanimous call, and later declined when told the call was not for money.

Heron Mra Anderton

Shreve Scandal Rumor Involving Local Man Frank Weiltgoy

The Shreve Daily on April 4 reports a rumor that Frank Weiltgoy has deserted his wife and misled her, leaving her with no support. It notes the community’s high regard for the wife, questions about his whereabouts, and says he converted substantial property into cash and fled.

Shreve Frank Weiltgoy Bia Noone

Will Fix the Streets and Water Works in Quick Connections

Water Works Superintendent and his team hurriedly connected lines for a new carrier works project. Fisher and crew completed rapid repairs and street work in a single day, weather permitting, to improve the city’s water and street conditions.

Eh Water Works Fisher

Fashionable shirt waists and accessories on sale

We present a wide array of shirt waists in many styles at bargain prices. Also available are popular kerchiefs, jewelry including belt pins cameos and pins, combs, and a selection of leather and wash materials in embossed embroidered or plain finishes, all at reasonable prices.

Silk Gloves and Corsets Advertised in Local Store

Short length black silk gloves with double Hoger tips priced at 49 cents per pair. Long white silk gloves valued at 20 dollars sold at Stu. Corsets now available in blue brown and fancy shades plus white and black, showing desirable options.

Ribbons Offered At Special Prices In Various Widths

A local seller advertises a sale of metal silk ribbon at 15c per yard for No 60 width. Better ribbons in new shades cost 18c to 30c per yard. The note claims quality and avoids sweatshop baggage, touting attractive designs and listed grades.

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Smyser and Bertolette Wayne County Records DsWitt Krieger Morrow Géjors Blie Brown Copenhagen Baltimore and Ohio County Finley Strock S. Market Veillog
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