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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1902
Page
8
Republican day in Wooster saw Democrats win many local offices with light turnout. Millersburg marked a notable Republican sweep as the party gained mayor, council and waterworks posts amid broader county results.
The article notes an odd horticultural sight as a tomato plant sprouted from a geranium pot in Fifth ward with two ripe tomatoes, unusual for Wisconsin winters where tomatoes require hot houses. It mentions forecasts of cold weather and remark on climate signals along Apple Creek.
April 7 1902 Wooster Ohio weather and illness notes report scarlet fever cases and local sickness. Names of residents and medical concerns appear alongside postal notices and campaign chatter for local candidates in Wooster.
Saturday guests include Mre W A McBane and family in Mineral City. County teaching certificates exam draws large class. Dr Bertollette from Shrese undergoes appendectomy in Cleveland, stable post op. Republican paper theft found. owner Jameng Mullins identified. County Commission vacancies filled by Probate Judge, Recorder and Auditor. W P Snyder sale at Welie Smith barn draws lively bidding. average price about 18. Local rail schedule hints include early Sunday westbound train to Orrville, Mansfield layovers for some routes. Public notices cite health officer vacancy. beautification works at old Butler Hotel in Millersburg renamed New Jones. Deepening local ties feature residents visiting, remodelling, and a court contest over a will by Flora A Switzer. Funeral attendance at Orrville for County Commissioner Ramsey.
Lola McComas daughter of John McComas of West Liberty street died early Sunday. Her mother died weeks earlier. Remains to be interred in Shreve Monday. James McClure died in Barberton. his body reached the city for interment. funeral from train. services at Wooster cemetery chapel led by Rev S E Neikirk. Pallbearers listed. Charles Christy funeral held Tuesday amid heavy rain. wreaths from Company D. services at house by Rev J H Deads. Pallbearers named. Graveside rites with honors of war. Company D firing squad. Samuel Lisher aged about 46, a well known...
Miss Grace Rhoades wed Mr Daniel Parkinson at Mt Toledo now in Akron. Mrs A M Parrish surprised by friends. Parrish and Miss Maud Parrish host Dr and Mrs event. Sunshine club Bradoh No 4 postponed to Thursday at Miss Shepherd’s East North street home. Miller’s hall reception praised. Sharps and Flats club members attended. Luncheon by Mrs Koch and Miss Rhodes. Thursday Club to meet with Mrs Douglas. Invitations issued for Mrs Parrish and Miss Madeline Parrish events and Dr and Mrs Holliday reception.
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