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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1908
Page
5
Judge Eason opened court on Monday and denied a new trial for Charles Edward Brown convicted of criminal assault on his daughter. Brown claimed innocence as he received a sentence of 18 months in the penitentiary at hard labor.
The Monongahela River Consolidated Coal Co of Pittsburg filed a petition against the Wooster Gas Idel Co to recover 981487 due on account. Smyser Weypgandt Welser are the attorneys for the plaintiff.
Mayor Van Neat issued an order Tuesday to stop cars from scorching up Beall avenue. He cited excessive complaints and noted some autos were speeding along the street like express trains.
The grand jury for the April term of the court of common pleas was empaneled Monday afternoon. Several drawn from the wheat were excused and the panel filled from those present in the courtroom. George Shaffer of Chester township was named foreman. Judge Eason gave instructions as jurors began work. Few witnesses have been subpoenaed, so the session is expected to be short. James B. Patman of Wooster was appointed bailiff.
Bond Village council of Shreve on Monday night passed a resolution to hold an election May 27 on the question of issuing 10000 dollars in bonds for the erection of a town hall.
April 21 social notes list G. O. Haverstock and family from Cleveland visiting A. A. Haverstock. Miss Edita Glasgo of Wooster at home over Sunday. M. L. Haverstock and wife back to Akron. John Firestone and wife of Wooster with 8. 8. Firestone. Mrs Solomon Premer and daughter Gail several days at Reedsburg. Mr Herbert of Congress visiting Chassabr's family. Eid Kready home from Wester hospital and improving. W. & Band of Reedsburg called Sunday. Gay Binley and grandmother Elizabeth Piper spent Sunday at Ashland. Grandmother Speck returned home from a week at Reedsburg.
Ed Dever of Mt Vernon and John O Chestown of Shreve visited Wooster to seek a one year franchise extension. They claim the line will run Newark to Mt Vernon then Wooster with its own power, not electric, and will be a leading model line with contracts for cars and equipment already let. Completion hoped for by Newark meeting in the near future.
The family thanks friends neighbors and members of the LO0 L O O F and K of P for the showers and kindness shown during the sickness and death of their father Henry J. Kauffman.
Hyde vandals stole and ruined a hyacinth bed at Harry and Mrs Howard’s home on South Walnut Street. The Howards, not inclined to trouble, will prosecute if suspects are named to hold wrongdoers to account and deter similar acts.
John Wertz died Sunday night of pneumonia at 78, the fourth Dalton Poat U A R member to pass since January. He caught cold at his comrade W D Harper’s funeral two weeks earlier, leaving a wife and son Keel Wertz. Funeral Wednesday at Presbyterian church. Our commencement is May 22 with a class of nine. Ladies of the Methodist church raised funds from their exchange last Saturday. John Snyder returns from aOak… (trimmed readable portion)
An early Sunday baggage car derailed a short distance north of Creston due to spreading rails. The incident caused substantial delay as passengers and baggage were transferred while repairs were completed.
April 91 items recount visits and travels of residents Horner freed and Miss Jacoby guests, church Easter observances, school commencements, and a lengthy obituary for Mrs Norman Fitch born Jerusha Holie in Waverly 1866. Mentions of Dr. Pierce Long, Dr. L F Long, and families in Fredericksburg, Canton, and Massillon.
Lio A Smith aged 20 died after an accident on a railway near Plattville, near Springfield. He left Cleveland seeking work and was found severely injured in the rain. Burial is at Catholic Cemetery after services at the Catholic church. His father B F Smith, a former Wooster resident, long a state roofer, will be remembered in Stibbs street memories.
April 31 entries record visiting relatives across Orrville and Mt. Hope with many gatherings over Easter. Verna Hackett of Orrville, Irene Yeagley of Orrville, and Lucretia Bott hosted and hosted guests. Rev. Flohr from New Springfield attended Easter services and confirmation at the Reformed church with ten boys and four girls confirmed. John Zang of Wooster bought the late A D Eyman furniture store.
Memorial tribute notes the passing of Mother Geasling on April 8 at her home in Plain township. Born in Lancaster County Pennsylvania, she moved with her family, married Augustessing in 1867, and raised sons Charles and William. A devout Christian since youth, she joined the Evangelical Church and died peacefully, with readiness to dwell with the Lord.
Earl Snyder of this city was released by the Canton baseball team with several other players Saturday evening. Snyder will seek to join Ashland or another team for the summer season.
The Ellery band arrives for two concerts at the Wooster Opera House on Monday April 2 in matinee and night shows. The fifty piece Italian billed ensemble tours the world from Washington DC and is hailed as the best concert band in America. Ticket prices stay at 25 60 75 and 1 with seats selling Thursday morning.
Uncalled letters list for April 29 includes Gentlemen John L Brock W B Clarke Dan Country W W Farnsworth Hey S A Kurtz J B M Heed Uttar Btreatz Fustin Sotstier J W Thomas S Walker Eades Mrs a Brinkerhof Anne Vs Gaden Miss Mary Halley Mrs Brady Keister Mrs Mary Ry Emma Tyhoe Brysons P notes the routine post office notice of pending mail with listed names.
Easter programs were well attended across Wooster churches with memorable music, sermons, and decorations. Lutheran church welcomed about 32 new members, debts paid, choir led by Mrs. J. B. Minter, and many named soloists and participants contributed to a moving Resurrection celebration.
A group of Profacot and several Smithville pupils toured Wooster High School on Tuesday.
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