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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1903
Page
5
The catalog promotes elaborate season gowns in silk wool and cotton with appliques of chiffon and silk in white black and colors. It highlights laces embroideries and trimmings including medallions ribbons and collars plus new stocks boas scarfs veils and pattern fabrics for spring wear.
Congress notes report a well attended visit by O F Campbell and family from Wooster who were guests of relatives and friends last Saturday and Sunday. The teachers institute held at Town Hall last Saturday night also drew a large audience.
Ohio General Assembly adopts joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment on November 1903 ballot to change section 16 of Article II. It details bill reading, passage, governor veto procedures, and withdrawal rules, with instructions for ballots stating Constitutional amendment governor’s veto no, and includes certification by Secretary of State Lewis C. Laylin dated January 27, 1908.
Fragment from the General Assembly record detailing a proposed constitutional amendment to classify Ohio cities by population, seeking voters' approval on Municipal classification amendment on November 1991 ballot. Includes text about Article 13 and 14 changes, dates, and the classification scheme from cities of first to third class.
The column records several personal notices from the town, noting minor injuries, visits, and illnesses, alongside a lengthy reproduction of an Ohio General Assembly taxation amendment proposal from 1902. It mentions H. G. Brown and wife, Blaine Lester, Mrs. G. M. Michael, and Rev. Scott among sick or visiting locals, with the public notice segment detailing the proposed tax exemptions and ballot wording for the 1903 election.
Ohio Secretary of State records show a 1902 proposal to amend section 2, article 11, enabling a county to gain representation based on population ratios. The measure set election timing for November and instructed ballot wording for Yes or No adoption.
A 1902 joint resolution from the General Assembly of Ohio details the first tie vote after the first Monday in November to amend Article XII Sec 9. The document records the ballot wording for or against the liability amendment and notes secretary of state certification dated January 27, 1903.
In Rittman April 27, chatter centers on W H Wright and son possibly reorganizing their tile shop into a stock company with laborers as members. Salt works eye expansion, township Education Board funds a new school room, Prof Fisher to stay as principal. Meat market hopes, E E Hummel chases livery venture, salt drillers near bed. four wells ready. Salt stock on hand is described as a wonder.
Market wires report grain prices at Wheat May 77, July 7134. Corn May 444% July 45g. Oats May 883g July 813g. Pork May 1760 July 1692. Lard May 920 July 980. Cleveland cattle quotes include choice fat dry steers 1150-1250 lbs at 4835 23, good to choice steers 1000-1150 lbs at 431h 46, etc. Cincinnati Wheat No 2 red. Corn No 2 mixed 45%4 48c. Oats No 2 mixed 33 40344. Boston wool prices. Chicago and Pittsburgh livestock bids. New York cattle and sheep figures.
The new Fourth ward school building will be dedicated at 8 o clock Wednesday afternoon with informal exercises including music and speeches. It will be officially named the South Walnut Street School and was formally accepted from Ames and Winters. Some rooms were moved in Monday and a teacher will remain in the old Third ward to cover first and second grades for now.
Blackleyville residents report improvements as commissioners and trustees evaluate village works. W. H. Long’s crew fences multiple lots and the Disciple church grounds with Page fencing. John Chance and wife visit from near Wooster to see his mother, bids goodbyes early in the week. Adrian Swarts moves a barn, Harrison Treese of Springville works nearby, and Miss Houser substitutes while Miss Rhoads recovers. Roy Rickenhaugh tends a sick horse as the doctor brightens his house interior with paint by Swayne Bros. The K O T M entertainment drew praise and a lively box social. Edna McKee returns to country living, with Grace McKee taking her place. John Stare of the east starts a western trip to visit friends.
Major F C Gerlach obtained six volunteers from Lieut Zang of Alliance to accompany the First Regiment of Cincinnati to the St. Louis exposition dedication. By 8 p m the group was secured and boarded the 10 26 train. Travelers include Sgt Louis E Rope privates James B Bahl Glenn W McClure Charles W Kester William E Kester Joseph Be Jollitt
April 27 notes heavy rains hindering oat sowing, with crops barely visible. Local social bits include visits from Miss Rumbaugh and Mr Coalston, illness reports, a revival planned by Rev. Smith, and announcements for a concert and exhibition at United Presbyterian church on April 28. People discuss weather, Grip, and community happenings amid sickness and entertainment events.
Circulating gossip claimed the wife of a prominent merchant ran away with a glassblower. The husband and the alleged companion deny a elopement, noting no basis for the tale. The wife left with her husband’s consent to care for a sick sister in a neighboring state.
April updates from Canaan describe Frank Tally and wife moving to West Canaan, visitors from Lodi and Philadelphia, sickness and recoveries, a school term entertainment, and church activities. Reports include Rev Hosak and Rev Patterson sermons, a rain‑delayed Sunday School convention, and C E society officers for six months with Mina Scott as president and Jacob Lichty in several roles.
A Wooster post office list of remaining letters includes John Daily Fred Gottachick C A Hanley J B Lucas Leo Miller W Schribert Rev G Sheeley Wells S Trost and several ladies Miss Julia Anderson Mrs A B Barton Mra Chas Callen Miss Alice Dilyard Miss Marion Harrington Mrs Emma Miller Mrs Elmina Wise. Also note health ads for kerosene cures for diphtheria and throat ailments with a doctor advertised for home use.
Tickets go on sale May 1 and 20 from all west of the Ohio River stations to Chillicothe Ohio for a round trip in celebration of Ohio’s statehood. Return admissible by May 5 194. Also ongoing discounts at Wooster Hardware for a limited period and various travel and association group itineraries to New Orleans Los Angeles and Boston with dates in May July and July.
In Lattasburg on April 27, Hattie Painter died after long illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Evangelical church. Also noted: the Chester township board of education reorganized with V. an uh MoRe as president and Harver Butt as clerk, listing current members by district.
Attention centers on the announce ment of the coming of Railroad Jack a production billed as sensational and laughable The company includes twenty two people and features Duke the black maned South African Lion described as the king of beasts in a key program role
Judge B. Rason on Morning warning granted stays on executions for ex-Commissioner Warren Rameey and Commissioner Daniel Leiner. Leiner stay extends to May 20 for circuit court hearing in McConnellsyiffe. Ramsey stay also to May 20 with circuit court session at Ashland.
Fredericksburg on April 27 reports weather prophets predicting warm weather. Local social notes mention Mrs Theodore Richards hosting her sister and husband, W B McCay entertaining the Necanna club, visits from Mrs Deetz of Millersburg and Mrs Mattie Piper of Detroit, and Mr Sheldon visiting Geo W Searight. Several locals, including R Gardner of Dalton, were in town. many headed to Apple Creek for Dr Hackett’s farewell sermon. An advertisement for Duan's Ointment claims to cure a burning itching sore on the foot.
Ex itration tickets to Columbus sold by C A and C Ry at 8125 round trip from Orrville Millersburg and Killbuck. Special train leaves Orrville at 7 45 a m Millersburg 8 25 a m Killbuck 8 35 a m central time. Train date is by April 26th.
Mrs N Lindsay of Worcester credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring her health after a winter illness and a nervous blood disorder. Her husband also recovered from rheumatic pains and nervousness after three boxes, with claims of improved digestion and energy.
In Burbank April events include Misa Ethel Garver visiting Oliver Garver, and church activities at U B church and Evangelical church. Died last Sunday night, Mrs Cora Bensinger. Funeral Tuesday. Local residents and guests noted in weekly notices. Also mentions Dr Wood’s Syrup advertisement.
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