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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1902
Page
4
Public notice page from Wooster Ohio dated Wednesday August 8 1902 lists business items and editorial notes. Includes printing company reference and contact details for East Forterty Street and Wooster Wayne County with postal entry at second class mass matter.
A lengthy session of editorial opinion extols the Republican ticket as clean and capable, urging all classes of voters to support it. The piece references local incidents, including the Cambria rolling mill disaster jury timing, the Tracey pursuit, Kaiser’s visit, and various economic and political notes, framing them in a broad pro ticket context.
A fragmented report notes Tracey defending an honorable man amid press friction. Bank Gunirats Borua DaWin and Delarney depart Capetown for England to be welcomed ashore. Senator PrertigkeEn contemplates a new party to align with recent fortunes. Democrats mock Republicans after the election. A Chicago federal butter inspector appointment is mentioned. Russ Jeffries is criticized as a fighter. Minnesota and Dakota farmers are expected to fare well despite crop concerns. May lies and Captain Sprang KL plus Captain Strong are referenced as likely correct.
Senator Platt says New York will send a solid delegation for Roosevelt at the Republican convention. The record notes Thomas as a key organizer and hints at substantial sums spent to back the effort, possibly more than he will spend in his lifetime.
The piece threads through local and national speculation on Ohio legislation, court disputes, and political maneuvering. It mentions attacks on nerv allotropes, figures like Croker and Whitinan, and references to Owensboro politics. A sprawling, fragmentary column captures noisy public distraction and campaign talk with crosscuts to coronations and marriage rumors.
J Hy Johnston of Broughton Ga says years of bronchitis left him unable to work until his wife’s health suffered then she was cured by Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption. He credits the remedy with saving them from untold misery and restoring health.
Burbank notes from Maysville report visits by L W Höwerds in Chicago and Mrs JH Ogden at Akron, plus local events like hunting, porch addition by Cyrus Young, and Perry Calahan vacation. Observers note ailments, shop openings, and a crowded Dayton Soldiers Home appearance as regional ties and daily life unfold.
Corres notes Creston social event at wine storeroom an ice cream social drawing sparse turnout and funds. West Salem guest Havel Sörenik visits Mellens family. Colonel Harden reports electric railway progress toward Wooster by winter. Insurance concerns ease losses. candidates deemed deceptive. citizens’ club meetings aim to uplift morals. local business openings and property changes noted. various residents mentioned with brief updates.
Aug 4 Miss Laura Burgan returns home from visiting relatives. Floren Franks, Millie James and Wilbur Saure with Harley half hosted guests. Banter and plans to visit Suver Lake. Festival at Moreland on Saturday Aug 9. Baroon heads wheat threshing at 42¢ per bushel. Alfred Colman family visited Sterling last week. John Little leaves long-time post. blacksmith active in shooting. Constable and trust issues noted in Carlisle village area.
About thirty brick masons met Monday evening in the mayor's hall to organize a local unit of the International Brick Masons Union. Harry Buck led the drive, officers elected include President Charles Milligan, Newark. Secretary Iwal Schrader, Mansfield. Sergeant at arms Edward Ryan, Mansfield. Committee members named for by laws Henderson Harvey Wheeling. Joan Cameron Newark. Harry Bunnell Newark. The charter will be received this week to finalize a permanent organization.
A conduit telephone ordinance was not read in City Council on Monday night and appeared to be forgotten. The missed reading raised questions about the status and next steps for the measure.
Market summary received by wire today at the Wooster Street Exchange reports early price shifts and notable movements across key securities with brief notes on volumes and indices. Traders watch for regional demand, liquidity, and anticipated policy signals shaping next sessions.
The Aug market section lists grain and stock prices with Wheat No 2 red at 76 cents and Corn No 2 at 60 cents. It also shows cattle and hogs valuations, including steers around 4 to 7 dollars, cows near 2 to 3 dollars, and hogs trending near 7.50 to 7.95 dollars. Local figures note lambs at about 4.20 to 4.40 and calves around 6 to 8 dollars, with regional benchmarks from Cincinnati and Poston weekly oblo.
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