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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1908
Page
7
Grain prices listed including wheat at 90c flour per barrel, rye 55c, oats 50c, corn six cents, barley $1, timothy seed $2, clover seed $12, hay $10 to $11, salt per barrel $1.10, bran 31.26, middlings $1.80, unwashed wool $1% to $20.
Market report lists east Buffalo, Pittsburg, Chicago, Cleveland, Cincinnati, New York and Toledo cattle, hogs, sheep and lambs prices. Includes steers, cows, heifers, calves, yearlings, stockers and feeders with price ranges for each city. Also notes grain values for wheat corn oats rye and lard and meats prices.
Disturbances in Guatemala threaten to disrupt a peace mission to the five Central American republics led by W. I Buchanan for the Americas government and Ambassador Enrico Creel for the Mexican government. If tensions flare, Mexico may decline to participate as troops are reported sent to the Guatemalan frontier.
Reports from St Pierre indicate two French fishing vessels with about 75 men and boys aboard vanished after March 27 sailing from Malo to St Pierre banks. All but these two shipmates have returned. the two missing ships are feared early victims of 1908.
The Christian church meeting at Spodgy chose Harlan Jonas of Manafield as architect. A committee will meet this week to plan a magnificent new church to be erected at the corner of Larwill and Buckeye streets, with work expected to start about June 11. The old church will be added to a gentleman who will convert it into a dwelling for two families.
The board of education at a Saturday meeting accepted Miss Anna Hoffmans resignation as a teacher in Cheseboola, citing her mother’s illness as the reason for stepping down.
The Republicans of Wooster township will meet Saturday May 2 from 4 p m at their polling place to select delegates to the county convention.
April 29 notes include Mrs D B Wise near Berlin Jalmes county to see Albert Wise who is very sick. Mentions Easter guests, local illness, a ball game between high school and scrubs won by scrubs, weather damage from Saturday storm, and several local residents cited for sickness, travel, and social visits.
Mrs John heimr spent Sunday visiting friends in Orrville while Mrs Thomas Wingler of Iverton visited her parents. Harvey Hamilton improves after kidney tract issues as family illness spreads through the home. UO A Wright drew to serve on the grand jury. Wooster visitors included Mrs Ramison and family with the Carver and Edwards households. Viola Hewi of Creston stayed with aunt Mrs Hamilton. Clatus Crites and sisters Ida and Prudence visited Bieler family. Mire Landes chilled to aid Adam Brenner after a stroke of paralysis.
Madrid reports plans for next summer’s Balbao yacht regattas with many foreign contenders, including American hopes. The English side is set to be strong, featuring former America's Cup challengers of Sir Thomas Lipton. King Alfonso supports the event, with Archduke Charles of Austria as a guest aboard his private yacht.
Columbus April 28 The Ohio House approved Senate amendments to the Thomas banking bill with no debate and sent it to the Governor for signature. The measure authorizes sale or lease of southern Ohio canal segments in Newark, Nelsonville, and Lancaster, repeals the Hocking canal lease with the CC&A Railroad, and drew division in Wellington County, while a Cleveland investigation resolution passed 27 to 6 after extensive debate over mayor John Johnson administration and alleged gambling losses.
A scarecrow used by two farmers in northern England frightened crows, with one crow so terrified that it returned the crow he had carried to its nest three days earlier, as reported by London Tit-Bite.
The beard of trade committees began a recruitment push on Tuesday with plans for a banquet and smoker in May. The aim is to maximize new members before the banquet, energize participation, and build enthusiasm for Wooser. The drive met strong support in most places, with only one location reporting a denial.
At St James Church the Kingsleys gave away plants after Sunday night services. The choir was presented with a beautiful potted plant. The boys who had the best wit amid the event were highly elated by their prizes.
Smithville notes show visitors and local guests at homes of Gilbare, Zeigler, and Hartel. Memorial day plans begin, Rev. Harlan to lead services, and Kiefer to wed May 30. Local outings include a picture show and church events at Pleasant Hill and Oak Grove. News also reports a broken shoulder from a fall, a Yukon voyage, and bloom of early fruit trees.
April 28 reports Myrtle Sayers returning home to Burbank and Anna Totten visiting from Snowbath. Mrs. Ething of Doylestown and Kate Kitter with sister Mrs. Ransomter attend events in Lorain. Wm. Marsal and wife plan to move to the Shaw home. cemetery association meeting set for May 5 at John Snell’s home.
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