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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1908
Page
6
The Canton Repository notes the new primary election law imposes costs on Wayne County, arguing it is unnecessary and expensive. The piece mocks compulsory primaries, jokes about local finances, and hints at broader political discourse with references to figures like Bryan Hobson and Roosevelt.
Prince Helie says he hopes never to return to America as he ages and worries about finances. He notes the country is a right smart place to stay tied to when cash runs low and implies uncertain prospects abroad.
Fragmentary notes suggest speculation on the Reed family divorce and a Denver convention delegate's influence. The text mentions Alton B Parker, Mr Bryan, and insurrectionary moves with a focus on voting tendencies and rapid control, though details are unclear.
Thomas F. Ryan claims six percent of railroad stocks are water related says it is probable he has unloaded before making the assertion.
The notice states that soon rising prune prices will foreshadow higher boarding house rates.
A western man faced a bet over criticizing the president while an eastern man succeeded in getting his photo in the paper. The remark hints at regional biases in media coverage and public reactions to political commentary.
Judge Gray has secured eight Delaware delegates as the campaign proceeds toward the party’s nominating process. The effort adds to the delegate count and signals momentum in the statewide contest ahead of bound delegate selections.
The readable text fragment mentions unclear terms and names. No coherent event or entities are extractable to form a factual summary with proper names, places, or dates from the source.
A fragmentary poem evokes Mozart and politics with lines about candidates, stars, and ropes. It references Henri Watterson criticizing Governor Johnson, mentions Louisville, Teddy Junior and a balloon trip, Winston Churchill as a youth not gaining votes, and ending with a note on rising strawberry prices.
Wayne County maintains focus on Tom Johnson who has secured three cent ary and now must arrange dividends for stockholders.
A report claims Ralsula the bandit was killed but authorities note the statement may be accidental, suggesting the event could be a child kidnapping stunt or another unclear incident.
The note claims Lesla M. Shaw, described as brilliant, is permanently regulated from favored status in occupation. The fragmentary text implies a dispute over eligibility or recognition within a field or role. No clear dates, organizations, or locations are provided.
In Lattasburg and nearby towns residents hosted and visited over the weekend. Notables include Mr and Mrs F H Hice of Woostes hosting Grandmother Rice. Capitola Musselman, Flossie Barnhart, and Mrs Linnie Barnhart visiting Ray Swivehart and family. A A Zimmerman with wife at Ashlend county. W E K Hand and family from Reade burg visiting. H L Zimmerman of Orrville staying with parents. Bixler family and Mildred guests of Ed Ersady. J S Sidie and wife of Blachleyville visiting the Berhart family. Arthur Hemperly and wife visiting S F Speck at Madisonburg. Chasaler family with Calvin Boert at Congras. Caroling wife of HW Haveratock died Sunday at Munry Kamp home in Lattasburg after illness. Funeral Wednesday from Henry Kamp home with Reed targ cemetery interment, Rev WC Harris officiating. Frank Norton of Manefield home on visit.
April 4 items show Mother Speedh of Chester township ill with pneumonia, A J Morton and wife visiting, Mrs Henry Hoverstocek ill at daughter’s home in Lattasburg, S B Spech home in Lingle area, Vera Ocker visiting family, and GQ C Butler with the Hanser family. Cleus Harmon and wife visited Mrs Piper in the village Saturday.
The Republicans of Waong tewnelly will meet at Township hall between the hours of band. com oan May Tis, for the purpose of selecting delegates and alternates to the county con ception May'h dus and to elect on precinct committeeman for the ensuing two years.
Judge JC McClattin oversees a disposal case involving cleaners and a dispute over a sane quantity near Monte Vasta. The brief item reports the court action and location with unnamed parties.
Wale McClarran, currently at Monte Vista, will relocate to Idaho. The move involves a transition for the college staff and campus assignments as McClarran shifts to continue duties in Idaho.
Society notes recount Miss Sarah Gesselman hosting fifty ladies at the Opera House for a matinee with bon bons and favors. Mayme Vickey and Claribel Durstine led violet and Classics club gatherings with out of town guests. Veterans of the United Spanish War Veterans celebrated Departed Day with four recruits mustered in and a banquet. Local families hosted dinners and surprise birthdays, while church and school groups scheduled receptions, May breakfasts, Field Day, and upcoming dances.
April 28 note from Creston reports Sulliger of Puget Sound attending a visit with his brother F M Sulliger, while the local Methodist society funds an annex to the church. Growth in church, Sunday school and Epworth League is noted. the church remains debt free with funds for the addition. Also mentions a $1000 bequest for a bull terrier’s future care and various local concerns from taxation to water works schemes and political calls for a clean ticket.
The Congress Drama club presented The Yanka of Yankeedom to a large crowd despite bad weather. April 28 report notes Rev Amtutz of Pittsburg Theological Seminary preached at the Presbyterian church. The band has ordered new uniforms from M. C. Lilly Co. Reserved seats and a May 2 Town Hall repeat with new acts were announced to raise funds for the band.
A fine nickel framed Pierce bicycle was stolen from the pavement near Hotel Mougey around 6 80 Monday evening. The bike, owned by Chas Fr Bauer of Orrville, may have been ridden off by a boy and left around the city. Henry Leiner, chief of police, offers a reward for its return or for information leading to recovery.
An enthusiastic Wooster audience filled seats as the Ellery band, praised as perhaps superior to local concert groups, delivered a concert with rapturous applause and encores. Manager Channing Lilery noted matinee receipts in Wooster vastly exceeded Canton Akron and Massillon, while local management received high praise for presenting top attractions amid prior travel-finance struggles.
People arranged to bring the organization to Wooster feeling confident that the receipts here would enable Mr Ellery to liquidate the $25 due. Their judgement proved correct and Manager Ulery and his band left Wooster for Mansfield happy, believing their run of hard luck had turned.
The following names appear on the Advertised Letter List No 17 for Woottear Post Office. Letters remaining unclaimed include Aber, John Aber, James Bofferger, Beard, Covert, Corvelias, Kilmer Eley, Johnny Franks, Dan Finsey, Joseph Graber, Philip Graber, C. d. Graber, Lee Graber, Rose Green, Richard Graber, Joann Keen, Casner Ginther, P. Gayman, M J Huffman, Char Hootman, Geo Heckel, Wes Heffeltin ger, G A Harry, John Karcher, Rev 4, T Lance, L Miller, J B Myers, Fret Orr, Gao, Prost, A BE Poland, John Ropers, Wm Rush, W D Rath, Wm Snyder, Lare Snyder, co Stauffer, O M Sala, Antonia Spilvieri, Dr A Thomagy, Gi A Wile, T 3 Walker, Ladies, Mrs G E Black, Mra E F Beanter, Miss Anna Milbourn, Mr Elia Rogera, W B BRYEON, P M
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